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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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Summary: "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.)

Editor: Bigelow, William F. (William Frederick), 1879-1966

EBook No.: 20830

Published: Mar 15, 2007

Downloads: 207

Language: English

Subject: Marriage

LoCC: Social sciences: The family, Marriage, Sex and Gender

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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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.

Credits: Produced by Mark C. Orton, Jane Hyland and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net

Summary: "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.)

Editor: Bigelow, William F. (William Frederick), 1879-1966

EBook No.: 20830

Published: Mar 15, 2007

Downloads: 207

Language: English

Subject: Marriage

LoCC: Social sciences: The family, Marriage, Sex and Gender

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.