Fanny Maria Pittar's memoir is a moving testament to the power of faith and the journey of the soul. Born into a Protestant family in the early 19th century, Pittar converted to Catholicism in her teens, inspired by her own contemplation of the Bible and the Book of Common Prayer. Her compelling story offers a window into a time of religious upheaval and intense spiritual seeking, and underscores the universal human search for meaning and purpose. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.