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Book Synopsis: From the author of Speak and Fever, 1793, comes the never-before-told tale of Sarah Josepha Hale, the extraordinary "lady editor" who made Thanksgiving a national holiday! Thanksgiving might have started with a jubilant feast on Plymouth's shore. But by the 1800s America's observance was waning. None of the presidents nor Congress sought to revive the holiday. And so one invincible "lady editor" named Sarah Hale took it upon herself to rewrite the recipe for Thanksgiving as we know it today. This is an inspirational, historical, all-out boisterous tale about perseverance and belief: In 1863 Hale's thirty-five years of petitioning and orations got Abraham Lincoln thinking. He signed the Thanksgiving Proclamation that very year, declaring it a national holiday. This story is a tribute to Hale, her fellow campaigners, and to the amendable government that affords citizens the power to make the world a better place! Read more
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Discover the incredible untold story of Sarah Josepha Hale, the woman who single-handedly saved Thanksgiving in America. From the bestselling author of Speak and Fever, 1793, comes "Thank You, Sarah: The Woman Who Saved Thanksgiving." This inspiring and captivating book sheds light on the extraordinary journey of a lady editor who fought tirelessly to turn Thanksgiving into a national holiday.
As America's observance of Thanksgiving started to diminish in the 1800s, it was Sarah Hale who took it upon herself to rewrite the recipe for this cherished holiday. With unwavering determination and belief, she spent over three decades petitioning and delivering powerful speeches. And her efforts did not go unnoticed.
In 1863, Abraham Lincoln, influenced by Hale's passionate advocacy, signed the Thanksgiving Proclamation, officially establishing Thanksgiving as a national holiday. This heartfelt and boisterous tale is not just a tribute to Sarah Hale, but also to the power of perseverance and the ability of citizens to make a difference in shaping our world.
Don't miss out on this inspirational piece of history. Join us on this enthralling journey as you immerse yourself in Sarah Hale's remarkable story. "Thank You, Sarah: The Woman Who Saved Thanksgiving" is a must-read for anyone interested in the untold stories behind our beloved traditions.
Order your copy of "Thank You, Sarah: The Woman Who Saved Thanksgiving" today and be inspired by the incredible story of one woman's fight to make the world a better place.
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