Product Description

John Bunyan, author of Pilgrim's Progress, only mentioned one of his children in his memoirs - Mary. Born blind, her story still intrigues us today. Mary developed a fierce determination for independence despite her disability after years of proving she was not hindered by her blindness. Only when she admits she needs help does she tap into the Source of all strength.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #129399 in Books
• Published on: 2008-11
• Original language: English
• Dimensions: .39" h x 5.38" w x 7.52" l, .31 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 144 pages

From the Author
The record of Mary’s life is fascinating. She is the only one of his children mentioned repeatedly by John Bunyan in his writings. My fascination with Mary grew out of speculation that the reason that Pilgrim’s Progress is so vivid, so visual, is that Bunyan learned how to make Mary “see” his stories.

Rather than the stereotypical struggle to overcome her disability, Mary has the opposite problem. She stubbornly refuses to give in to physical limitations and finds it hard to accept help from family, from friends and from her heavenly Father. Telling the story from the visually impaired person’s point of view demands that sensory detail come from hearing, touch and smell. It allows the reader to experience Mary’s blindness and the smells and sounds of 17th century England throughout the pages of the book.

From the Inside Flap
Warm and inspiring, The Tinker’s Daughter abounds with word pictures that bring meaning to the world of blind Mary Bunyan. Sure to touch a family’s heart!

Lois Walfrid Johnson
Author, Adventures of the Northwoods and Riverboat Adventures series

A great read! Mary Bunyan’s life shows the power of God’s Word to change hearts and overcome hardships, whether you live in the 1600s or today.

Pamela Walls
Author, Abby & The South Seas Adventures series

Wendy Lawton has a gift for transporting her readers back in time and making that time so real. One cannot help but admire Mary Bunyan, who, though blind, is able to accomplish so much. What a wonderful example of love, sometimes tough love, in action. Mary’s life is her testimony, and this powerfully written story makes one want to be like her.

Lauraine Snelling
Author, Golden Filly and High Hurdles series

About the Author
Wendy Lawton, award-winning writer, sculptor, and doll designer, founded the Lawton Doll Company in 1979. A devotee of classic Christian literature, Wendy is an active Sunday School teacher and frequent speaker for women’s groups. She and Keith, her husband of 30 years, are the parents of three. They reside in Hilmar, California, where they farm 30 acres of almonds and care for two dogs, an aged goose, and five elderly cats.