In "Breviate of the Life of Margaret Baxter," Richard Baxter beautifully portrays the remarkable life and character of his wife, Margaret. Through Baxter's intimate account, readers are given a glimpse into the strong faith, unwavering dedication, and unyielding love that defined Margaret's life.

From her early years marked by poverty and hardship, to her selfless devotion to her family and community, Margaret's story is one of resilience and grace. Baxter paints a vivid picture of her quiet strength, gentle spirit, and profound impact on those around her.

What sets this biography apart is Baxter's honest and heartfelt portrayal of his wife, revealing not only her virtues and strengths but also her struggles and imperfections. Through his words, Margaret comes to life as a deeply human and relatable figure, flawed yet inspiring.

Overall, "Breviate of the Life of Margaret Baxter" is a touching and insightful tribute to a remarkable woman whose life serves as a testament to the power of faith, love, and perseverance. Baxter's poignant writing and deep respect for his wife make this biography a compelling and uplifting read for anyone seeking to be inspired by a life well-lived.

Book Description:
A breviate of the life of Margaret, the daughter of Francis Charlton, of apply in Shropshire, esq. and wife of Richard Baxter. For the use of all, but especially of their kindred. There is also published the character of her mother, truly described in her published funeral sermon, reprinted at her daughter’s request, called, the last work of a believer, his passing-prayer, recommending his departing spirit to Christ, to be received by him.

"Being thus obliged by her request, mine own affections urged me to premise this Breviate of her own life: Written, I confess, under the power of melting grief, and therefore perhaps with the less prudent judgment; but not with the less, but the more truth: For passionate weakness poureth out all, which greater prudence may conceal. Conscionable men’s histories are true; but if they be also wise, they tell us but some part of truth, concealing that which would do harm, and which the depraved world cannot bear without abusing it: But we that are less wise, tell all the truth, too little regarding how men will receive it. And hence comes all history, which hath not evidence equal to natural, to be of less credit than most men think; while bad men lie, and good men leave out so much of the truth, as makes the rest to be as another thing than altogether it would appear." - Summary from the title page and text