""Ruth's Life Work: Or No Pains, No Gains"" is a novel written by Joseph Johnson and published in 1885. The story follows the life of Ruth, a young woman who is determined to make a success of herself despite the many obstacles she faces. Ruth is a hard worker and is willing to put in the effort to achieve her goals, but she also faces prejudice and discrimination because of her gender and social status.Throughout the book, Ruth struggles to find...