Mary Wilder TilestonMary Wilder Tileston, an American author and compiler of religious literature, lived from 1838 until 1934. She was the daughter of a well-known manufacturer and merchant and was born in Hartford, Connecticut. When Tileston first started writing, she orked as a children's book editor and compiler. The devotional collections she later assembled and edited included "Daily Strength for Daily Needs." In addition to writing, Tileston was involved in social change and charity. She worked for a variety of causes, including as women's suffrage, the abolition of slavery, and temperance. She also belonged to the Woman's Club of Boston, a prominent organization for the promotion and education of women. Tileston spent the most of her life in Boston, where she was prominent in the city's intellectual and cultural communities. She participated in several religious and philanthropic groups in addition to being a Congregational Church member. At the age of 95, Tileston died away in 1934. Her writing output and contributions to Boston's social and cultural life continue to carry on her legacy. Read More Read Less