tpteacher's review against another edition
4.0
I loved the wisdom and foresight in this book, written in 1924. I am glad society has now loosened its hold a little on the traditional roles in the home. I liked the way the book ended, everyone realizing what was best and what it actually took to keep it that way.
gigihotch's review against another edition
5.0
I really liked this book! It's about a woman who stays at home taking care of her children (it takes place in the early 20th century), and then her husband has an accident and they are forced to switch places--he stays home, and she goes out to work. Very cute story--it started out depressingly, but it didn't stay that way for long.
ryanpait's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
betweenbookends's review against another edition
4.0
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dorawinifredread's review against another edition
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
drannieg's review
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This is a beautiful book and had me in absolute bits several times. Fascinating for its historical detail (the department store sales techniques and depiction of small town America in a rapidly changing commercial world, but deeply satisfying as a story - and, of course, an excellent polemic. Lots of modern resonance as well. Most men today probably wouldn't feel the need to go to the lengths Lester does at the end - I'm not convinced all wouldn't. Three cheers for Persephone Books and their aim of reprinting books deserving of a much wider audience.
pugo's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed this book! I especially adored the character of Mrs. Anderson, whose internalized misogyny led to her being misandrist towards Lester for having to do "women's" work.
This is a great read and while great strides have been made in the realm of stay-at-home fathers in the last 100 years, a lot of what Canfield explores is still incredibly relevant despite the progress made. If anything, it highlights the lack of progress.
This is a great read and while great strides have been made in the realm of stay-at-home fathers in the last 100 years, a lot of what Canfield explores is still incredibly relevant despite the progress made. If anything, it highlights the lack of progress.
hailstorm4's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5