The Road to Understanding — Eleanor H. Porter / Eleanor Hodgman Porter

How does being a lavishly spoiled child impact one's ability to function as an adult? It's an always-timely topic that Pollyanna author Eleanor H. Porter explores with insight and wit in the charming novel The Road to Understanding. As a boy, Burke Denby was showered with toys and sweets, and as a young man, his hedonistic mindset is impacting his ability to choose a suitable mate. Fans of early-twentieth-century domestic dramas will love this engaging read.