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The Happy Housewife
Elizabeth's classic best seller from 1979 is brought back to life for a new generation. Humorous, honest, Bible based and compelling, this ageless primer on the joys and traumas of dealing with kids, husbands, and dirty dishes will have you laughing and bring you to tears. Above all, her practical advice will provide realistic solutions to problems that never change.
Especially helpful for the young mother or new bride, Elizabeth finished the original book just days before her 30th birthday. For this current version, she has added a 2011 forward where she "Some things never change. Motherhood [still] involves joys and baby puke, insecurities and dreams, hard work and confusion--just like always. And, the practicality of applying Bible solutions to daily problems works the same yesterday, today and forever.
Join her in an exploration that never grows old. With chapters like, "If Your Husband's Not a Christian" and "Work or Not to Work" Elizabeth tackles issues that are modern in every respect while her home-spun style makes the reader feel as though she is having coffee with a wise friend.
Especially helpful for the young mother or new bride, Elizabeth finished the original book just days before her 30th birthday. For this current version, she has added a 2011 forward where she "Some things never change. Motherhood [still] involves joys and baby puke, insecurities and dreams, hard work and confusion--just like always. And, the practicality of applying Bible solutions to daily problems works the same yesterday, today and forever.
Join her in an exploration that never grows old. With chapters like, "If Your Husband's Not a Christian" and "Work or Not to Work" Elizabeth tackles issues that are modern in every respect while her home-spun style makes the reader feel as though she is having coffee with a wise friend.
144 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1975
About the author
Elizabeth Baker
14 books2 followersElizabeth Baker, Ph.D. is the author of seven books distributed through traditional publishers. She has thirty-five years experience as a Bible teacher, is a Fellow with the Oxford Society of Scholars and served twelve years as a church counselor. Currently living in Pittsburg, Texas, she is semi-retired dividing her time between grandchildren, gardening and freelance writing.
A widow since her mid-30's, Elizabeth has four, fantastic grown children, fifteen remarkable grandchildren, and six amazing great-grands. But, she identifies her greatest joy as helping others apply biblical principles to real-life situations.
Licensed as a Professional Counselor with the State of Texas, Elizabeth holds a Master of Arts degree in counseling from Liberty University and a Doctor of Philosophy in Religion and Society from Oxford Graduate School. She has been writing professionally for more than thirty years and enjoys giving occasional seminars to both lay and professional audiences.
A widow since her mid-30's, Elizabeth has four, fantastic grown children, fifteen remarkable grandchildren, and six amazing great-grands. But, she identifies her greatest joy as helping others apply biblical principles to real-life situations.
Licensed as a Professional Counselor with the State of Texas, Elizabeth holds a Master of Arts degree in counseling from Liberty University and a Doctor of Philosophy in Religion and Society from Oxford Graduate School. She has been writing professionally for more than thirty years and enjoys giving occasional seminars to both lay and professional audiences.
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January 20, 2020
I love old fashioned books like this!! Such good advice! 💖
October 22, 2011
This book is AWESOME! Not done yet, but I'm excited to read more from the East Texan woman who's #1 aspiration in life is to "amply fill a negligee." NO JOKE! She also said that sometimes the best way to discipline a child is with a belt applied to their "seat of learning". I've got to find that quote...
Ok. I underestimated this book in my urban pretentiousness. I really liked this book. Although Baker is coming from a place that I don't understand or comprehend (conservative Christianity), I agree with the underlying philosophies she speaks about...trying to keep a Zen state about things in the home...that housework is not "useless" or "meaningless" and being a mother is anything but a trivial duty. Without mothers, homes fall apart. (Or someone acting as a "mother"...you know cooking, cleaning, raising the children, loving,etc.)
Wonderful book. Minus one star because she thinks I'm going to hell.
Ok. I underestimated this book in my urban pretentiousness. I really liked this book. Although Baker is coming from a place that I don't understand or comprehend (conservative Christianity), I agree with the underlying philosophies she speaks about...trying to keep a Zen state about things in the home...that housework is not "useless" or "meaningless" and being a mother is anything but a trivial duty. Without mothers, homes fall apart. (Or someone acting as a "mother"...you know cooking, cleaning, raising the children, loving,etc.)
Wonderful book. Minus one star because she thinks I'm going to hell.
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