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A review by akmargie
How to Sew a Button: And Other Nifty Things Your Grandmother Knew by Erin Bried
3.0
When I read the intro my eye-rolling reflex got going. An NYC author (I'm a Chicago girl through and through so yes, there's a small chip on my shoulder) who didn't know how to cook! keep house! bake! clean something!
But I'll admit to my prejudices being wrong. Bried takes a light, yet no nonsense tone and gives some great advice and tips. Admitted even this former country girl didn't know everything and learned some new tricks.
I worried about the quotes from "grandmas" becoming hokey and saccharine but they weren't. They really put into perspective the author's main point that simple really is better, happiness doesn't come from a bank account and having it all starts at home.
But I'll admit to my prejudices being wrong. Bried takes a light, yet no nonsense tone and gives some great advice and tips. Admitted even this former country girl didn't know everything and learned some new tricks.
I worried about the quotes from "grandmas" becoming hokey and saccharine but they weren't. They really put into perspective the author's main point that simple really is better, happiness doesn't come from a bank account and having it all starts at home.