Unfeigned Love: Historical Accounts of Caroline Chisholm and Her Work, written by Rodney Stinson, was published by Yorkcross Pty Ltd in January, 2008. The book of 192 pages contains valuable source materials, including Caroline Chisholm’s own writing, 21 illustrations, and introductory chapters and notes that put the materials into context and indicate their main significance. The library reference data for the book are ISBN 9780975601846 pdk and Dewey Number 994.02.

SYNOPSIS: The new book is a very useful collection of source materials, almost all of which have long been out of print or otherwise unavailable. It includes Caroline Chisholm’s most interesting book, Female Immigration Considered, which deals with the stated topic and the operation of the female immigrants’ home in Sydney in 1841-42; correspondence showing the initial misgivings of colonial clergy to the home’s establishment; the Rev. John Dunmore Lang’s sectarian attack on Caroline Chisholm in 1846 and her superb response; the main memoirs from the early 1850s, relating her life and work to that time, interlaced with many anecdotes about bush life and colonial personalities; and articles published between 1909 and 1916 that cover similar ground and promote her saintly (that is, challenging, worthy and spiritual) qualities. To assist today’s readers, the book also has sub-headings and an index for Female Immigration Considered, in addition to informative introductory chapters and notes specially written for the various historical accounts.

Ways to obtain the book:
(1) Print the pdf order form from this website and follow the steps outlined. One form is for Australian schools, parishes and pastoral groups, which can pay when ordering or when they receive the book/s. The second form is for all other purchasers, including those outside Australia. The latter group must pay by credit card when ordering, unless arrangements have been made with mrschisholm.com for a different method. Each book obtained through the mrschisholm.com order form will also receive ten prayer cards and one Caroline Chisholm postcard.

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(2) You can go to www.paulinebooks.com.au and order the book there, paying by credit card online or on account if you have one. This is the website of the Daughters of St Paul, who also have bookshops in Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide. Before visiting the bookshop, you may want to phone first, to make sure Unfeigned Love is on the shelves.

(3) Other good bookstores will either stock Unfeigned Love or get a copy for you. This may take longer than ordering direct from mrschisholm.com.

(4) Of course, libraries can use their usual library supplier.

(5) You could ask your library to obtain the book and then have it on loan.