This inspiring memoir tells the story of Lillian D. Wald and her pioneering work as a public health nurse on New York City's Lower East Side. From establishing the Henry Street Settlement to founding the Visiting Nurse Service of New York, Wald was a tireless advocate for social justice and improved healthcare for the poor and underserved. With vivid descriptions of life in turn-of-the-century New York and heartwarming stories of compassion and hope, this book is a testament to the power of one person to make a difference. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.