Three ravens and two widows : a perspective on controversy among Friends

In this pamphlet, frankly, I find most interesting the bits of history of American Quakers that he includes, about separations and disownments and self-destruction. Kelley tells us this in the course of explaining the story of his mother and grandmother, Quaker women differing greatly in opinions, values, and vision, and who did not get along well. He appreciated them both, and uses this to illustrate how we can learn to understand and appreciate the differing points of view and actions of different strands of Quakers. He urges us to consider empathetically the different viewpoints and stories in controversies among Friends. Despite the real worthiness of his point, I find that the fascinating history of 19th and early 20th century American Quakers is what held my interest.… (more)