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Anna was four years old when Fynn, then only 16 himself, found her wandering round London's Docklands one foggy night in the 1930s. Badly neglected and abandoned by her parents, he took her home to be cared for by his own family. The impact of this extraordinary child on Fynn, his friends and the people in their neighbourhood was to be immense. Nobody who met Anna could remain the same: this intelligent, lively, precocious chatterbox had an outlook on life which completely undercut adult pretensions and illusions. Anna's influence continues today. Anyone dipping into her thought-processes falls under the spell of her luminous innocence, wisdom and intimate relationship with 'Mister God'.
This narrative investigates the profound spiritual and philosophical insights of a young child named Anna, whose unconventional perspective challenges the established dogmas of the adult world. The author, writing under the pseudonym Fynn, recounts his experience discovering a neglected four-year-old in 1930s London and the subsequent years spent observing her unique cognitive development. The book serves as a record of their dialogues, documenting how Anna’s unfiltered, intuitive understanding of existence and her personal connection to 'Mister God' forces those around her to re-evaluate their own perceptions of reality and faith.
What You Will Find
The text is widely regarded as a classic of inspirational literature, noted for its ability to present complex metaphysical questions through the lens of a child's simplicity. Its enduring popularity stems from the author's ability to capture a singular, transformative relationship that continues to prompt reflection on the nature of wisdom.
Page Count:
304
Publication Date:
1974-01-01
Publisher:
HarperCollins Publishers
ISBN-10:
0007412665
ISBN-13:
9780007412662
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