For Goodness' Sake! is a heartfelt autobiography by Edith Patterson Meyer, offering a vivid glimpse into life growing up in a New England parsonage. Published in 1973 by Abingdon Press, this memoir captures the warmth, humor, and challenges of being the youngest of five children in an active parsonage family at the turn of the century. Meyer shares personal stories that reflect the values of thrift, courtesy, liberal education, and strong family bonds that shaped her upbringing.
This book provides readers with a unique perspective on small-town life in New England, portraying the joys and difficulties of a preacher's household with candor and affection. It serves as both a tribute to family faith and a nostalgic journey into a bygone era. A treasured volume for collectors of autobiographies, New England history, or religious family narratives, this edition includes the original dust jacket and is published by Abingdon Press with ISBN 0-687-13290-8.
