Betty Martin (1) (1909–)
Author of Miracle at Carville
For other authors named Betty Martin, see the disambiguation page.
Works by Betty Martin
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- Other names
- Parra, Edwina
Perry, Edwina
Meyers, Edwina - Birthdate
- 1909
- Gender
- female
- Nationality
- USA
- Birthplace
- Louisiana, USA
- Places of residence
- Carville, Louisiana, USA
Lemon Grove, California, USA
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- Works
- 2
- Members
- 41
- Popularity
- #363,652
- Rating
- 3.9
- Reviews
- 1
- ISBNs
- 9
Betty introduces us to a number of unforgettable characters in the decades she spent in Carville, including the bitter young man she eventually falls in love with. The couple leave Carville for a time (escape is the accurate word), but when her husband's disease becomes worse they return to find that strides are being made leprosy treatment. Although this book was written in the 50's, it ends with hope and the promise of a brighter future. I looked up Carville and leprosy on the internet and was pleased to see that things are indeed better.… (more)