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'Words of wisdom for a happy marriage from nearly a century ago... The advice comes from a set of guidebooks on marriage written on the eve of the First World War which are predicted to shoot to the top of the bestseller list. The somewhat old-fashioned 'Don'ts for Husbands and Wives' penned by Blanche Ebbutt in 1913 were first published at a time when women stayed at home while their husbands went out to work. Times have changed since then, but the advice could be considered as relevant today as ever.' Daily Mail, May 28, 2007 'Tips for a happy marriage published nearly a century ago look set to be a hit this year. The guidebooks are seen now as amusing and wise - and relevant in 2007.' Daily Express, May 29, 2007 '[The author's] wit and wisdom are set to find a new audience... [they] evoke a world where domestic servants were taken for granted and men viewed women as second-class citizens, to be patronised or set to work on domestic tasks. Wives receive sisterly instructions designed to make them the best possible partners for the flawed, often ridiculous men they have married.' The Times, May 28, 2007 'Today they are enough tomes about men being from Mars and weird rules of dating... so it is expected that Blanche Ebbutt's oeuvre will provide more comedy value than useful advice. And yet... there are eternal verities there... There are plenty of gloriously retro bits about women censoring their men's socks and husbands learning to "lead" rather than "drive" their wives; but who could argue when Ebbutt says that there is an art in being married, and that you should not "exhaust your artistic power in getting married" but put some effort into staying that way... What is required, Ebbutt hints from the grave, is simple niceness: be as considerate towards a life partner as towards a friend... So, go on: clear up those pencil sharpenings, chaps. And women, tell Him Indoors that his hair looks nice. Can't hurt, can it?' Libby Purves, The Times, May 29, 2007 'Really charming but ultimately wise little books, great ad hoc wedding gifts and also very funny.' Matthew Perren, I-on (September 2007)
Daily Express, May 29, 2007
`Tips for a happy marriage published nearly a century ago look set
to be a hit this year. The guidebooks are seen now as amusing and wise -
and relevant in 2007.'
to be a hit this year. The guidebooks are seen now as amusing and wise -
and relevant in 2007.'
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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Bought this today, but finished it quickly, as it's quite tiny. However, I thought it was lovely - some bits were funny or quaint, but to disagree with the other reviewer, I thought a lot of the advise was actually still very good and worth thinking about.
Maybe not one for the feminists, but not as old-fashioned as you might think either; much of the advise is basically about treating your wife with respect and thoughtfulness (which I must say, I'd prefer to being treated as another man any day!). I can't wait to get started on the one for wives now :)
Maybe not one for the feminists, but not as old-fashioned as you might think either; much of the advise is basically about treating your wife with respect and thoughtfulness (which I must say, I'd prefer to being treated as another man any day!). I can't wait to get started on the one for wives now :)
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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This book was written in 1913 and I at first expected it to be of the same kind as Sex Tips for Husbands and Wives from 1894 - a hillarious reminder of how different things used to be and how horrible in many ways. It turns out that either the author was much more enlightened here, or that the 20 years from 1894 to 1913 really brought about a dramatic shift in attitudes.
The basic premise of the man as sole breadwinner and the wife as a stay at home mother is definitely still there and while most will find the advice on the use of servants a bit quaint and anachronistic, there is plenty of sound advice in this - something I wish more people would read seriously, rather than just for fun.
The advice in here revolves around creating a more caring and comfortable relationship, based on mutual respect and trust. Some bits will still be funny (to refrain from dropping cigar ashes on carpets to improve the colouring being one such case) but overall the message is take care of your wife but do not, under any circumstances treat her as an immature dependent or maid. Luckily, the same message comes across in the companion book Don'ts for Wives, which really should be read by both parties as well.
The basic premise of the man as sole breadwinner and the wife as a stay at home mother is definitely still there and while most will find the advice on the use of servants a bit quaint and anachronistic, there is plenty of sound advice in this - something I wish more people would read seriously, rather than just for fun.
The advice in here revolves around creating a more caring and comfortable relationship, based on mutual respect and trust. Some bits will still be funny (to refrain from dropping cigar ashes on carpets to improve the colouring being one such case) but overall the message is take care of your wife but do not, under any circumstances treat her as an immature dependent or maid. Luckily, the same message comes across in the companion book Don'ts for Wives, which really should be read by both parties as well.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
From a gone by era where manners and politness were everything.
Seems amusing now but was written in all seriousness at the time.
A book to enjoy with 21st Century tongue in cheek.
Seems amusing now but was written in all seriousness at the time.
A book to enjoy with 21st Century tongue in cheek.
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Fab cute little book
Cute little gimmick of a book. Will certainly raise a smile- but you might even pick up a gem....! Recommend!
Published 2 months ago by Heidi
Small but funny
I bought this for my husband for Christmas, it's very funny reading the 'rules' and relating them to the modern day. Read more
Published 3 months ago by naomiella
ok book
I bought this as part of a 3 book set, and although the Husbands and Wife book is very funny, this and the Wife one is less humourous. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Rhona
"Don't forget to be master in your own house, but see that your wife...
This charming miniature book gives an insight into 'the rules' of marriage just after the turn of the twentieth century. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Nicola Hardy
Cute and funny!
I bought this book for my husband (and the Don'ts for Wives for myself..only fair) and we had a great time reading each other little 'don'ts' from it. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Jenny M
Donts for husbands
A funny little book of advice from the 1800's for husbands. Some of the stuff in here is clearly out of date, and cause lots of giggles. Read more
Published 11 months ago by JoJo78
Good gift but very small
I bought this as a wedding gift, but I didn't realise that it is as small as a card when I ordered it so I was a bit surprised.
Published 11 months ago by Oana O
Just what I wanted
I spent some time looking for a first wedding anniversary present for my daughter and her husband. Because I new the first anniversary signifies paper I thought a book on marriage... Read more
Published 13 months ago by michelle
Hilarious
This little book is a hilarious read, the old fashioned advice is funny to hear but so true and relevant even today! Read more
Published 14 months ago by Fez
good buy
bought this as part of a few gifts i was getting for my husband for our first wedding anniversary, its a very small book but it is quite funny and he liked it
Published 14 months ago by thogan001
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