She married at seventeen. She raised nine children. And she held fast

to faith through every challenge.

More Martha Than Mary is a powerful, deeply human memoir honoring

the unfinished story of Martha Brown-a woman who survived decades

of psychological abuse, poverty, and relentless responsibility, yet built

businesses, ran farms, managed rental properties, and raised a family

that learned to soar.

Born one of thirteen children, Martha came of age in an era that offered

women few choices and even fewer protections. Trapped in a controlling

and psychologically abusive marriage, she endured conditions that would

have crushed many. Yet through faith, grit, and an unshakable sense of

humor, she created stability where there was none-and opportunity

where it seemed impossible.

This memoir began as Martha's own manuscript, left unfinished at her

death. Her daughter, Patricia Brown Kummer, completes the story with

honesty, compassion, and clear-eyed reflection. Together, mother and

daughter weave a family saga that spans from World War I and the

Great Depression into the twenty-first century-a story filled with sorrow,

resilience, bizarre realities, and moments of unexpected laughter.

At once heartbreaking and uplifting, More Martha Than Mary is a

testament to the quiet strength of women who carry families, build

livelihoods, and claim their freedom against all odds. It is a story of

survival without bitterness, faith without naïveté, and joy that persists

even after decades of adversity.

This book will resonate with readers who are drawn to:

. Memoirs of strong, resilient women

. Stories of survival and recovery from emotional abuse

. Mother-daughter legacy narratives

. Family sagas grounded in history, faith, and grit

. True stories that balance sorrow with humor and hope

More Martha Than Mary is not just a memoir-it is a tribute to endurance,

dignity, and the fierce love that shapes generations.