For many years after my marriage to a Christian Scientist, I had occasional interest and also occasional resentment toward this religion. However, many physical, business, and financial problems continually obstructed my way to what I considered a successful life, and I would strive mightily with material methods and human willpower to sort out these exasperating situations, but with little or no success.
All this time my wife was patiently living the life of a Christian Scientist, being always an example but never one to criticize or complain. Eventually I decided that a decision must be made. I had to find out if there was any real value to her religion. I purchased the Bible, the Christian Science Quarterly, and the textbook, Science and Health by Mrs. Eddy. I distinctly remember the words of the Christian Science Reading Room librarian as she sold me the beautifully bound Bible and textbook. She said, "Someone is certainly going to appreciate this wonderful gift."
I said, "Yes, he will," not telling her the books were for myself.
