Dedications by Mary Elizabeth Brown is a heartwarming and emotional journey through the lives of four women who have something very special in common - their dedication to their loved ones. Brown explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the power of familial bonds in a touching and deeply moving way.

The characters in Dedications are well-developed and relatable, each facing their own challenges and struggles as they navigate the ups and downs of life. Brown's writing is beautiful and lyrical, drawing the reader in and keeping them engaged from start to finish.

One of the most compelling aspects of Dedications is the way Brown explores the different forms that dedication can take. From caring for a sick parent to standing by a partner through thick and thin, the novel delves into the complexities of love and loyalty, showing that dedication can come in many shapes and sizes.

Overall, Dedications is a poignant and poignant novel that will tug at your heartstrings and leave you feeling grateful for the special people in your own life. Brown has crafted a truly special story that celebrates the power of love and the bonds that hold us together. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a moving and thought-provoking read.

Book Description:
Dedications is an anthology of the forms used from the earliest days of book-making to the present time. My purpose in the following anthology of dedications has been to make a representative, rather than an exhaustive collection. My first idea was to take only beautiful dedications, and above all those which showed thought and originality. I next sought those which were quaint and curious, grave and gay, and then wandering through the wide field of English literature, tried to have each section of it represented. Dedications which brought one in touch with the world of religion, philanthropy, the fine arts, science, nature and travel have also claimed my attention. Then, narrowing my interest, I searched for those to celebrated people, or by celebrated people, even though the dedications were not particularly desirable in themselves. I was anxious to include great heroes, as David Livingstone, and when unable to obtain dedications to them I substituted books by them or about them. The same was true in regard to certain industrial subjects, as needlework, cooking, etc. Last but not least, I tried to include dedications which were valuable because of their human interest. - Summary by Mary Elizabeth Brown