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lizjellig's review against another edition
informative
reflective
medium-paced
2.75
This was very focused on strategies and examples for parents.
savonmoniz's review against another edition
4.0
I found this book on my own last year with the desire to be a better spouse and partner to my wife.
The ideas and perspective behind the book are great and opened my eyes to the invisible work of my wife and others in my working relationship.
I think some views are extreme, and the concepts could go both ways. Me being an entrepreneur a carry the mental load of my 90+ people who work for me and often find myself feeling similar in work place and home too.
All in all a great book every couple should read, I believe in self improvement in the home and with your partner just as much as others believe in it in their physical health, education and careers.
The ideas and perspective behind the book are great and opened my eyes to the invisible work of my wife and others in my working relationship.
I think some views are extreme, and the concepts could go both ways. Me being an entrepreneur a carry the mental load of my 90+ people who work for me and often find myself feeling similar in work place and home too.
All in all a great book every couple should read, I believe in self improvement in the home and with your partner just as much as others believe in it in their physical health, education and careers.
kat_the_nat's review against another edition
challenging
hopeful
informative
inspiring
fast-paced
3.75
smsienk's review against another edition
3.0
There were some really good concepts here that I will take with me. There was also a lot of preaching strict adherence to this system, no matter your personal circumstances, that honestly made me question the system itself if it lacks that much flexibility.
I think this book and the concepts behind it are important and a great way to start conversations within a partnership about tasks, time, and personal growth. I particularly loved the emphasis on all phases of a task (Conception, Planning, Execution), mutually agreed upon standards for tasks, and the analysis of how common pitfalls occur in managing a household. There was a lot of meat there and I think that makes it worth a read.
Audio wasn't the best format for me for something like this - seeing it visually would have helped a lot. I also wanted some flexibility from Rodsky - there's just no way one system fits for every family dynamic. I understand she has books and a system to sell, but the sales pitch came on too strong.
I think this book and the concepts behind it are important and a great way to start conversations within a partnership about tasks, time, and personal growth. I particularly loved the emphasis on all phases of a task (Conception, Planning, Execution), mutually agreed upon standards for tasks, and the analysis of how common pitfalls occur in managing a household. There was a lot of meat there and I think that makes it worth a read.
Audio wasn't the best format for me for something like this - seeing it visually would have helped a lot. I also wanted some flexibility from Rodsky - there's just no way one system fits for every family dynamic. I understand she has books and a system to sell, but the sales pitch came on too strong.
maryconney's review against another edition
challenging
funny
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Misogyny
Minor: Pregnancy
indralena's review against another edition
3.75
I love the FairPlay system of household management, but the book itself is fine. It falls into a lot of gendered stereotypes and as much as it’s trying to push past gender roles, it also perpetuates them.