After my husband died more than a decade ago, my mother prayed that I would remarry so that I could have a "normal" life again. Many people assumed that it would be too difficult for me to carry on as… — Mary Pope Osborne Copy Share Image
When I was contemplating medical school after graduating from Knox, several people suggested that nursing was a more suitable profession for women. My own mother discouraged me from becoming a doctor. But this is not why I became a nurse… — Mary Pope Osborne Copy Share Image
“They came across more ragged men resting in the shade of an oak tree. These soldiers all wore blue uniforms. Again,” — Mary Pope Osborne Copy Share Image
“I do love it. But I want you two to have it. Today, you taught me- no, you taught all of us- an important lesson. It is a dark day in the deep sea when we cause innocent creatures to suffer. The professor said we can conquer our fears through knowledge. But you taught us that our fears can best… — Mary Pope Osborne Copy Share
“Her face was red and beaded with sweat. Her eyes looked terribly tired.” — Mary Pope Osborne Copy Share Image
“We’re tenting tonight on the old camp ground; Give us a song to cheer Our weary hearts, a song of home, And friends we… — Mary Pope Osborne Copy Share Image
As far as benefits to reading historical novels, there are several! For one thing, you learn about life in another era. Secondly, these novels… — Mary Pope Osborne Copy Share Image
Reading is the basic springboard for learning. And books provide the liftoff. They are the great equalizer, opening up new worlds to everyone. — Mary Pope Osborne Copy Share Image
Renaissance man, woman, either way it's a worthy pursuit! Like the painters of Emilia's day, I was raised in an environment that encouraged creative… — Mary Pope Osborne Copy Share Image
hough I was creative, I also liked math and science. At Knox College, I studied creative writing and earned a degree in chemistry, thinking I would attend medical school. Ultimately, I decided that a career in nursing would allow more time for pursuing other creative interests. While I worked as an RN, I wrote stories inspired by my patients, designed… — Mary Pope Osborne Copy Share
I believe we're entering a new era, where dynamic female leaders will have an opportunity to bring greater harmony and peace to the planet. — Mary Pope Osborne Copy Share Image
