Book Review: Made from Scratch

Made from Scratch: Reclaiming the Pleasures of the American Hearth by Jean Zimmerman

My rating: 3 of 5 stars


This book was an interesting mix of historical information about the work of the home, and the journey of one woman to figure out what it all means to her in our modern, feminist society. I liked that this book made me think about my own life experiences as they relate to various aspects of home and the work done there. I could relate with the author's statement that, "I do my best, but I don't feel totally comfortable in the skin of my home." I think many women feel that way. Always wondering if we are doing the best things, establishing the best priorities, etc.
The last two or three chapters felt disjointed as she tried to cover too much history, but overall I thought it was a worthwhile read.



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