Today, social and economic pressures affect the traditional role of the
homemaker. Emphasis is placed on the working world instead of home life,
and many struggle to function in several roles at once. This
increasingly hectic climate has tended to downgrade of the work of the
homemaker.
Taking a spiritual perspective inspired by Rudolf
Steiner, Veronika van Duin suggests that homemaking needs to be
undertaken consciously as an honored and valued area of work, as nothing
less than a “social art.” She asserts that, by elevating our regard for
the homemaker, we can enjoy a happier and more contented family and
home life.
The author does not claim any blueprint for perfect
homemaking, but offers principles and observations based on a study of
the seven “life processes” and how they affect us. She addresses the
significance of rhythm, relationships, artistic environment, caring,
self-development, and much more in this invaluable book. 224 pages