The Untold Story Of Mary Baker Eddy

DANBURY — According to the National Women’s Hall of Fame, Mary Baker Eddy made “significant contributions to society, religion and journalism.” NWHF used those words to describe Ms Eddy when she was elected into the Hall of Fame in 1995, being recognized as the only American woman in history to found a worldwide religion, calling her “the discoverer and founder of Christian Science.”

In 1895, Ms Eddy published the first edition of Manual of the Mother Church. In 1908, at the age of 88, the New England native founded The Christian Science Monitor. She was also the author of the book Science and Health with Key To The Scriptures, which continues to be a best-seller. The National Women’s Book Association says Ms Eddy’s words “have changed the world.”

By the time of her death in 1910, the internationally-acclaimed religious and social reformer had overcome illness, poverty and 19th Century discrimination against women during her lifetime. She had become one of the most recognized public figures in the world.

On Saturday, March 18, a free program will be presented at Danbury Public Library exploring the fascinating life story and remarkable ideas of Ms Eddy. The speaker will be Robin J. Berg, a national speaker who has traveled the country speaking on Ms Eddy. Ms Berg, who lives in New Hampshire, is also an expert on spirituality and healing.

The program will begin at 10:30 am at Danbury Public Library, 170 Main Street at West. There is no charge to attend, and reservations are not necessary.

The talk will be held in conjunction with a major exhibit concerning Mary Baker Eddy that was previously displayed at the Women’s Rights National Historical Park in Seneca Falls, N.Y., and at the headquarters of the National Press Club in Washington, D.C.