Born to Serve

Born to Serve, written by Charles Monroe Sheldon in 1890, follows Barbara, a college-educated woman who struggles to find a teaching job to support her mother. Faced with financial hardship, she reluctantly takes a position as a servant, challenging societal norms about class and dignity. The novel explores themes of service, self-worth, and the true meaning of purpose in life, questioning whether societal perceptions should dictate one's value and aspirations.