The Little Locksmith

In this bestseller, which was first published in 1943, author Hathaway recalls her horrific experience of being diagnosed with spinal tuberculosis in the early 20th century and being subjected to the era's crude treatment procedures. Between the ages of 5 and 15, while strapped to an immobilizing device, she developed a highly creative imagination. Despite Hathaway's family's low expectations of her, she achieved independence, buying her own house and becoming a writer. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.