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How to be a Good Mother-in-Law

Hardback

Main Details

Title How to be a Good Mother-in-Law
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Bodleian Library
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:96
Dimensions(mm): Height 115,Width 88
ISBN/Barcode 9781851240821
ClassificationsDewey:306.87
Audience
General
Illustrations 9 Line drawings, black and white

Publishing Details

Publisher Bodleian Library
Imprint Bodleian Library
Publication Date 30 August 2013
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Everyone knows a joke about mothers-in-law, but what are the golden rules you need to become a popular one? The authors of this pioneering guide, first published in the 1930s, aimed to dramatically improve relationships for all the family with sound advice which is as relevant today as it was in the early twentieth century: 'If your opinion is not sought, don't volunteer it.' Practical tips are given on a range of issues, such as how to visit a married daughter, how best to interact with grandchildren, how not to pass comment at the dinner table and what degree of independence should be granted to married sons. The guide even contemplates living with the married couple and offers advice on how to negotiate this situation, as well as giving examples of how not to behave on your son or daughter's wedding day. Packed with amusing scenarios of provocative behaviour as well as pithy advice, and illustrated with contemporary line drawings, this charming guide will win over both novices and veterans in this much maligned role.

Author Biography

The Bodleian Library produces beautiful and authoritative books which help to bring the riches of Oxford's libraries to readers around the world. They publish on a very wide range of subjects, including catalogues and other titles related to their exhibitions, illustrated and non-illustrated thematic works and facsimiles, gift books, and children's books and stationery.