Born to Serve

In a world where education and status are supposed to open doors, Barbara finds herself struggling to secure a teaching position that would help support both herself and her ailing mother. Faced with adversity, she makes the difficult decision to take on the role of a hired girl in her community—a choice that challenges her sense of self-worth. Can service truly be devalued? Will the trials and judgments she encounters in this new role strip her young life of meaning, joy, and the dreams she holds dear? - Summary by HannahMary