The Friendly Persuasion
by Jessamyn Westliterary work· published 1945
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Episodic chapters about the Birdwell family, nineteenth century Quakers living in Indiana during the period following the Civil War.
Adaptations (1)
The Friendly Persuasion was adapted into a 1956 film.
Friendly Persuasion1956 · film · 137 min · dir. William Wyler · IMDb ↗IMDb7.373%The story of a family of Quakers in Indiana in 1862. Their religious sect is strongly opposed to violence and war. It's not easy for them to meet the rules of their religion in everyday life but when Southern troops pass the area they are in real trouble. Should they fight, despite their peaceful attitude?
