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Binding
Paperback
Number of Pages
320
Age Group
All
Language
English
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Book Summary
This is a memoirโstyle, nonโfiction humor book about life in a busy household, offering a witty, affectionate account of motherhood, partnership, and scholarly life in midโcentury America. The central theme is finding laughter and humanity amid domestic chaos, told in a voice that is sharp, loving, and unmistakably honest. It will appeal to adult readers who enjoy literary humor, family memoirs, and keen social observations about everyday life.
Presented as a series of vivid episodes, the book follows a devoted mother and her family as four lively children grow into energetic, largerโthanโlife characters. As the household swells, chaos followsโfurniture vanishes, children wander, and a chorus of books floods the rooms. The writing blends humor with warmth into scenes that feel both universal and intensely personal. The voice offers thoughtful observations about gender roles, parenting, and the craft of writing, all delivered with a perceptive, gently subversive edge.
Readers experience the work through anecdotal storytellingโshort, dramatic narratives with a strong, observant voice. The episodic structure makes it easy to dip in for a quick laugh or settle into a longer, reflective read, while the blend of wit and tenderness invites contemplation of parenting, creativity, and how to balance work and home with grace.
After finishing, readers gain a candid, affectionate glimpse of family life that honors resilience, wit, and the art of balancing career and home. It leaves a lasting impression of warmth, insight, and the simple joy of finding humor in everyday moments.
Product Details
Author
Shirley Jackson
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
320
Language
English
SKU
9780241473009
ISBN
9780241473009
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
13x1.8x19.8cm
Binding
Paperback
MRP: โน 499
โน 425
โน 74 Off