025 - Part 2 Chapter 5 The Building of the Bridge

025 - Part 2 Chapter 5 The Building of the Bridge

In this poignant short novel by Beatrice Harraden, a notable suffragist, we follow the journey of Bernardine Holme, a dedicated teacher and activist who finds herself at a tuberculosis sanatorium after falling ill. There, she encounters Robert Allitsen, often referred to as “the Disagreeable Man” by fellow residents. As their unlikely friendship blossoms, both characters profoundly influence each others perspectives on life and illness, leaving a lasting impact on their souls. - Summary by Scarbo

024 - Part 2 Chapter 4 The Disagreeable Man Gives Up His Freedom

In this poignant short novel by Beatrice Harraden, a notable suffragist, we follow the journey of Bernardine Holme, a dedicated teacher and activist who finds herself at a tuberculosis sanatorium after falling ill. There, she encounters Robert Allitsen, often referred to as “the Disagreeable Man” by fellow residents. As their unlikely friendship blossoms, both characters profoundly influence each others perspectives on life and illness, leaving a lasting impact on their souls. - Summary by Scarbo

023 - Part 2 Chapter 3 Failure and Success A Prologue

In this poignant short novel by Beatrice Harraden, a notable suffragist, we follow the journey of Bernardine Holme, a dedicated teacher and activist who finds herself at a tuberculosis sanatorium after falling ill. There, she encounters Robert Allitsen, often referred to as “the Disagreeable Man” by fellow residents. As their unlikely friendship blossoms, both characters profoundly influence each others perspectives on life and illness, leaving a lasting impact on their souls. - Summary by Scarbo

022 - Part 2 Chapter 2 Bernardine Begins Her Book

In this poignant short novel by Beatrice Harraden, a notable suffragist, we follow the journey of Bernardine Holme, a dedicated teacher and activist who finds herself at a tuberculosis sanatorium after falling ill. There, she encounters Robert Allitsen, often referred to as “the Disagreeable Man” by fellow residents. As their unlikely friendship blossoms, both characters profoundly influence each others perspectives on life and illness, leaving a lasting impact on their souls. - Summary by Scarbo

021 - Part 2 Chapter 1 The Dusting of the Books

In this poignant short novel by Beatrice Harraden, a notable suffragist, we follow the journey of Bernardine Holme, a dedicated teacher and activist who finds herself at a tuberculosis sanatorium after falling ill. There, she encounters Robert Allitsen, often referred to as “the Disagreeable Man” by fellow residents. As their unlikely friendship blossoms, both characters profoundly influence each others perspectives on life and illness, leaving a lasting impact on their souls. - Summary by Scarbo