The Homecraft Book: The 1940's domestic guide
First published in 1945, this book is a compendium of advice across a myriad of subjects for the post-war woman, wife and mother. By times hilarious, by times disconcerting but always entertaining, it offers bite-sized ampoules of advice on the subjects of house, health, beauty and dress. <br> <br>Press for The Homecraft Book <br> <br>The Examiner: <br>“a handbook for saving the planet” <br>“you’ll have the price of the book paid back in no time” <br>“a right good read” <br> <br>Woman’s Way <br>“Vintage advice” <br> <br>The Irish Times Online Book Reviews <br>“Think life was easier in 1945? … discover a world of congested scalps, swollen knuckles and furred kettles” <br> <br>Today with Sean O’Rourke, RTE Radio 1 <br>“Fascinating and Fun” <br>“I love this woman’s approach” <br>“I was really impressed…the more I read, the more I enjoyed it.” <br>“Some of the ideas really did work.” <br>“She holds her own” <br>“simple but ingenious” <br>“entertaining and great fun to try them out” <br>