Book excerpt: "Lewie; Or, The Bended Twig" by Sarah H. Bradford is a story with multiple main characters. The loved and petted child being, as it seemed, given back to life in answer to the mother's importunate cry. The governess, whose story is based on true experiences. The child's mother who needs help in raising him to be a productive member of society. Part fiction and part biographical, this book is a dramatic and heartwarming story that will charm any reader.