The author reveals the many opportunities for artistic expression that can be found in ordinary, everyday life.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I read this book many years ago. It summed up a beautiful philosophy of homemaking, one that needs to be heard in our day. I had been scoffed at for my choice of staying home with my children, but no one scoffs anymore. Now, after years of following my heart, I have four great children and a beautiful home. I started simply, with ideas including Mrs. Schaeffer's ideas, and the Lord has blessed our family. This book is a must-read for every woman who needs to get a vision of what her home could be. It was wonderfully pleasant to find a kindred spirit in Mrs. Schaeffer...to find someone who agreed that the beautiful things in this world are God-sent and should be echoed in our homes.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Ros
Format:Paperback
The first principle of the author is that man is created in the image of God. Because God is a God of beauty, His creations are justified to create beauty out of the environment they live.
For a Christian, this is certainly an invaluable book. The author is truly a witness to the gospel she preaches. Edith made a very good observation: many Christians confuse between surrendering their will to God and depriving themselves of every need in their lives. This book is not so much about throwing out 1000 creative ideas as it's about setting the mind right for being creative.
For a nonChristian, the book is likely to be a disappointment because the first principle of the author already doesn't match the reader's.
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Mrs. Schaeffer's theme was so radically different than anything I had ever come across, that though the book read quickly, it took a lot of time to sink in. This book will be enjoyable for anyone who seeks to make the home the center of life for their family, because it seeks to give honor to the processes that we can take for granted. Cleaning and meal prep, decor and training up little children, as well as thrift are covered.
It may be time to update some of the artwork, although the original drawings were created with the spirit of the books message in mind, so they remain relevant although they give the book a dated appearance.
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Disappointing
I was very disappointed with this book. I was hoping it would be full of ideas and inspirations for me as a homemaker. Read more
Published on April 6 2002 by Lorelle Bottrill
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Inspirations and blessings
I read this book when I was newly married, in 1980, and this book has been a great inspiration for my life as a woman, a wife and a mother. Read more
Published on Feb 22 2002 by Britt Arnhild Lindland
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Hidden Art--Very inspiring!
This book is great for anyone who needs a little "life boost". Edith Schaeffer helps you to work with what everyone's got--God-given talent! Read more
Published on Feb 2 2000 by Dawn M.
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A wonderful book.
I love this book. Everytime I read it inspires me in my profession as homemaker. Ms. Schaeffer's gentle, creative, intelligent personality shines through brilliantly. Read more
Published on Sep 2 1999
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Inspirational!
I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in creating a home that is warm, inviting, and beautiful. Mrs. Read more
Published on Jan 18 1999
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Edith teaches us how to serve our families at home.
This book gives us "ordinary housewives" a vision to serve our families the way that Proverbs 31 woman modeled for us. Read more
Published on Nov 28 1998
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An excellent book on Art and the details of daily life
This is the best treatment I have ever seen about working out the practical realities of deep theological truths in the details of everyday life.
Published on Aug 10 1998
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