The Hidden Art of Homemaking
by Edith Schaeffer
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Author: Edith SchaefferBrand: Tyndale House Publishers
Illustrator: Deirdre Ducker
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1985-05-10
ISBN: 0842313982
Number of pages: 216
Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
Book Reviews of The Hidden Art of Homemaking
Book Review: Not what you may think...
Summary: 5 Stars
I put off purchasing this book for a long time, despite the many recommendations I had come across over the last few months. I just didn't want to get one more book on homemaking or housework. I had a gift certificate to use, however, so into the cart it went. Boy, was I in for a surprise! This book would be more appropriately titled "The Hidden Art IN Homemaking". It's all about using your creative talents as part of daily life and making a home. I was cut to the quick reading this book. It was so encouraging and uplifting to me. I believe that this excerpt from the book sums up a great deal:
"A woman who is married and is 'tied down', or a man who has to dig ditches or be the president of a huge business firm do not have to bury their [creative] talent under the bed, or shut it up in a box and say -'Well, you know I am unfulfilled because..."..."or 'I'm so frustrated because "it" is all locked up in here, I cant give expression to...' The talent, no matter how small and hidden, can be developed. You simply express yourself in [a particular creative gift] for your children, the children of the neighborhood, your friends, or neighbors"..."and for yourself."
(Words in parenthesis were changed or added from original text.) I have been guilty of having the exact same attitude about creative expression - that for some reason I have to stop it all up because I have more practical things to accomplish. The truth is, when I bring my creativity into the everyday, I uplift those around me. Creativity sparks creativity.
This is really a book you have to read for yourself. It is very easy to read, and is just over 200 pages. I'm afraid that anything more I may say will take away from the true value of the book. The only thing that I want to add, is that this book is definitely written from a christian perspective. If that is going to hinder the enjoyment of this book, then there are other resources for creative living and homemaking. I personally found the book to be encouraging for creative home life as well as spiritually uplifting. The blessing is doubled!
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The author reveals the many opportunities for artistic expression that can be found in ordinary, everyday life.Christian Living Books
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