A study of Irish-Catholic Sisters' work in founding charitable organizations in New York City from the famine through the early 20th century. It argues that it was these nuns' championing of the rights of the poor - especially poor women - that resulted in an explosion of state-supported services and programs.
Focusing on the power of personal revolutions, this book explores how intimate acts of rebellion can challenge and dismantle the harmful myths that society upholds. It emphasizes the transformative potential of non-violent change, encouraging readers to engage in self-reflection and personal growth as a means to achieve broader societal victories. Through thought-provoking insights, it invites a re-examination of conventional ideas about resistance and empowerment.