{"title":"Nardi Reeder Campion","description":"\u003cp\u003eNardi Reeder Campion is a celebrated author known for her insightful contributions to the Biography and Memoir genres. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for uncovering the stories of fascinating historical figures, Campion brings her subjects to life with depth and clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong her notable works is \u003cem\u003eMother Ann Lee\u003c\/em\u003e, a compelling biography that explores the life of the charismatic and visionary leader of the Shaker movement. Through meticulous research and vibrant storytelling, Campion captures the essence of Lee's spiritual journey and the profound impact she had on her followers and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNardi Reeder Campion's writings are not only educational but also engaging, making them perfect for readers who wish to delve into the nuanced lives of influential figures. Whether you are a history enthusiast or new to the genre, her books offer a captivating experience that combines rich narrative with factual accuracy.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"mother-ann-lee-by-nardi-reeder-campion-9781684583386","title":"Mother Ann Lee","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe definitive biography of the founder of the Shaker movement, whose remarkable life is the subject of a new film, \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Testament of Ann Lee\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis acclaimed, accessible, and thoroughly researched biography documents the life of Ann Lee, a controversial religious leader and early feminist figure. Lee established the Shaker movement in 1770 in Manchester, England. The core principles of the Shakers were radical: in an era when wives were the possession of their husbands, Lee proclaimed the equality of men and women. The Shakers were dedicated to beliefs in absolute pacifism, equality of the sexes, absolute celibacy, and the cleansing of sin through dancing and chanting to shake away the past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Shakers sought inner peace and harmony, but their unusual beliefs, including total abstinence from sex and their exhibitions of mystical ecstasy, were considered suspect and led to the imprisonment of Lee and her followers. While jailed, Lee experienced a blinding, soul-splitting vision which reaffirmed her belief in celibacy and named her the second coming of Christ. Seeking religious freedom, she led her followers, known as the United Society of Believers in Christ's Second Appearing, from England to settle in upstate New York, near Albany.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMother Ann Lee died in 1784, but her movement continued to grow into the nineteenth century with at least eighteen utopian Shaker communities in Kentucky, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, and Ohio. Today many of those Shaker settlements are museums. The last remaining Shaker community is at Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village near Poland, Maine. \u003cem\u003eThe Testament of Ann Lee\u003c\/em\u003e, starring Amanda Seyfried, drew on this book among other sources to tell Lee's story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47306922426604,"sku":"9781684583386","price":37.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/af0fdf6872ee00372325956a6b8ffa8d.jpg?v=1771100039"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/nardi-reeder-campion.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}