Fifteen Years with the Outcast by Fflorens Roberts
"Fifteen Years with the Outcast" by Mrs. Florence (Mother) Roberts is an autobiographical account written in the early 20th century. The work chronicles the author's experiences in mission and rescue work, focusing on her deep commitment to aiding women and children who have fallen into a life of vice, particularly in urban settings. Through the lens of her personal transformation and her compassionate outreach, the book addresses the challenges faced by the
underprivileged and the importance of love, forgiveness, and redemption. At the start of "Fifteen Years with the Outcast," the author recounts her awakening to the harsh realities of the world around her, initiated by a distressing incident involving a young girl named Rosa. Overwhelmed by the injustices and suffering that many endure, Roberts shares her calling to rescue those trapped in vice, detailing her encounters with various individuals affected by poverty and despair. Her narrative is interspersed with sincere reflections on her faith, the visions that guided her, and a fervent desire to make a difference in the lives of others while navigating the opposition she faced from society and her own family. The opening sets the tone for a heartfelt exploration of rescue work and the transformative power of empathy and service to others. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
