Although only a handful of the Brothers and Sisters of America's unique Shaker community are left, the Shaker legacy lives on in the architecture, furniture, crafts and inventions they created. This text discusses the origins and beliefs, the work and daily life of these people.
Focusing on the lives of seven remarkable women from one of America's last Shaker communities, the narrative explores their experiences at Canterbury Shaker Village during its twilight years. The author, June Sprigg, shares her transformative summer spent with them, intertwining their stories with the broader history of the Shaker movement in America. Through this personal journey, Sprigg reflects on how these encounters influenced her own life and sparked her creativity, offering a poignant glimpse into a unique communal utopian society.