The Good Housekeeping Marriage Book by William F. Bigelow
"The Good Housekeeping Marriage Book" by William F. Bigelow is a practical guide about building lasting and fulfilling marriages, published in the late 1930s. The book compiles various articles from contributing authors focusing on essential aspects of marriage, such as courtship, communication, and mutual support, emphasizing that successful marriages require conscious effort and understanding. The opening of the book establishes the context for why this compilation was created, responding to young people's
requests for guidance on marriage. Bigelow reflects on the changing attitudes toward marriage among youth, noting their desire for knowledge and preparedness before entering this significant life commitment. He highlights the importance of understanding oneself and one's partner, as well as the necessity of information and preparation for successful marital adjustments, indicating an insightful approach to navigating the complexities of relationships. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Editor | Bigelow, William F. (William Frederick), 1879-1966 |
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| Title | The Good Housekeeping Marriage Book |
| Note | Reading ease score: 57.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Contents | When he comes a-courting, by E. R. Groves -- Now that you are engaged, by J. L. McConaughy -- Ought I to marry? By Ellsworth Huntington -- Should wives work? By Eleanor Roosevelt -- Learning to live together, by Gladys H. Groves -- Marriage makes the money go, by Elizabeth Bussing -- Children? Of course! By Jessie Marshall -- Detour around Reno, by Hornell Hart -- Sex instruction in the home, by Francis B. Strain -- Religion in the home, by W. L. Phelps -- It pays to be happily married, by S. G. Dickinson -- The case for monogamy, by E. R. Groves and Gladys H. Groves. |
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| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HQ: Social sciences: The family, Marriage, Sex and Gender |
| Subject | Marriage |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 20830 |
| Release Date | Mar 15, 2007 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 285 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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