The women whose remarkable courage and dedication glimpsed in the pages of this book are but a reflection of those dedicated women in "mite societies" and "women's circles" who never sought to be known, merely strove to make a difference.  For every story told, of an Annie, a Fannie, a Lottie, a Mallory, a thousand more will remain in obscurity.  But because of these women, today we stand on a firm foundation.  The Woman's Missionary Union story is one of sacrifice, courage, patience, and Divine Intervention in the course of human affairs.  This is the story of the venture of faith that became the largest missionary organization for women in the world.