The childhood and youth of my brother [‘Abdu’l-Bahá]was, in fact, in all respects unusual
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The childhood and youth of my brother [‘Abdu’l-Bahá]was, in fact, in all respects unusual. He did not care for play or for amusement like other children. He would not go to school, nor would he apply himself to study. Horseback riding was the only diversion of which he was fond; in that he became proficient, being reputed to be a very skilful horseman.
Source: Lady Blomfield, The Chosen Highway
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