Rebecca Theresa Reed
Rebecca Theresa Reed (1813-1838) was an American escaped nun and author of the memoir ''Six Months in a Convent'', which influenced the first of many anti-Catholic waves. Reed’s book vividly describes her experience in an Ursuline convent and has sold thousands of copies. Her writing inspired people like Maria Monk to speak out about their mistreatment in the Roman Catholic Church. Provided by Wikipedia-
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