Actress Joanne Hamlin looks at the role of outstanding women in America’s spiritual history. Among other women of strong faith, Hamlin re-creates the life and philosophy of Christian Science founder, Mary Baker Eddy.
Note: This is part of our series, “Kindred Spirits,” which contains four volumes of 12 half-hour segments.
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