The Goddess Abides Author:Pearl S. Buck Pearl S. Buck — Love Rediscovered — Widowed in the prime of life, Edith Chardman thought she was through with love. Then two men entered her life: Edwin - gentle, philosophical, almost old enough to be her grandfather; and Jared - passionate, enthusiastic, young enough to be her son. — They taught her, each in his own way, about the complexities a... more »nd satisfactions of love. She learned that the torch of love must be handed on from one heart to another, or life loses its meaning. It would be her duty - and her delight - to pour her kindness into Jared's life and watch him grow. It would not be a love affair. It would be love...« less