Many people don't know that in addition to Retrospection and Introspection, Mary Baker Eddy wrote another autobiography entitled, Footprints Fadeless. This fall, Mary Baker Eddy, Speaking for Herself, a volume that contains both works along with an introduction by religion book review editor for Publishers Weekly, will be issued. Dr. Riess holds a Ph.D. in American Religious History from Columbia University, where she focused on sectarian movements in the 19th century. It was through this research that she became acquainted with Mary Baker Eddy and Christian Science.
Recently, Dr. Riess and Contributing Editor in Religion for Publishers Weekly and advisor to The Mary Baker Eddy Library for the Betterment of Humanity, spoke with the Journal about the book project. What follows are excerpts from their wide-ranging conversation.
Jana, did you learn anything special as you were working on this project?
