Dorothy Canfield Fisher

"The Brimming Cup" by Dorothy Canfield Fisher explores the complexities of marriage and family life against the backdrop of rural Vermont. This enduring work of domestic fiction delves into the everyday realities of love and commitment within a close-knit community. Fisher's keen observations capture the essence of relationships, examining the joys and challenges of building a life together. Through her insightful prose, she paints a vivid portrait of Vermont life and the universal themes of family bonds and romantic connection. This meticulously prepared edition invites readers to rediscover a classic tale of love, loyalty, and the enduring strength found within the heart of a family. A timeless story of finding contentment in the simple rhythms of life, "The Brimming Cup" resonates with its authentic portrayal of the human experience. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Knappin viisihenkinen perhe elää niukkuudessa 1920-luvun Yhdysvalloissa. Äiti Evangeline hoitaa kotia ja lapsia, isä Lester käy töissä, eikä kumpikaan ole onnellinen roolissaan. Äiti on nääntymäisillään kotitöihin ja elämän näköalattomuuteen, isä, sielultaan runoilija, inhoaa työtään tilikirjojen parissa. Sairaudet ja köyhyys piinaavat, ja koko perhe kärsii. Sitten tapahtuu tragedia, joka pakottaa vanhemmat vaihtamaan osia. Äkkiä kaikki on toisin. Äiti menestyy uudessa työssään, isä nauttii roolistaan koti-isänä. Lapsetkin alkavat kukoistaa. Mutta voiko äiti luoda uraa ja isä olla kotona, kun koko yhteiskunta on rakentunut sen varaan, että isä hankkii elannon? Vuonna 1924 ilmestynyt kirja oli heti myyntimenestys. Edistyksellinen romaani käsittelee hämmästyttävän nykyaikaisella tavalla vanhemmuutta, perheen sisäistä vastuunjakoa ja perheenjäsenten välisiä suhteita. Kirjailija menee henkilöidensä nahkoihin syvällisesti ja ymmärtäen. Erityisen taitavasti hän kuvaa lapsia ja heidän sielunmaisemaansa. Teos on myös ylistys ihmisten yksilöllisille kyvyille ja oikeudelle tavoitella omannäköistään elämää. Ennen kaikkea se on kuitenkin vangitseva, lämminhenkinen lukuromaani.

In ""Understood Betsy,"" Elizabeth Ann is an orphan living with her overprotective Great Aunt Harriet and Aunt Francis, who constantly worry and instill fears in her. Their anxieties shape Elizabeth Ann's behavior; she becomes timid and believes she has a poor appetite and a fear of dogs. When Great Aunt Harriet falls ill, Elizabeth Ann is sent to live with her boisterous Putney cousins on their farm. This new environment provides the practical approach she desperately needs. As Betsy adjusts to farm life, she learns essential life skills, makes true friends, and discovers her own capabilities. The caring yet straightforward atmosphere of her cousins teaches her to be independent and responsible, fostering her growth into a confident individual. Through hands-on experiences, she not only learns to care for herself but also begins to care for others. Ultimately, ""Understood Betsy"" is a delightful tale of transformation, resilience, and the importance of understanding a child's needs, capturing the joy of personal growth.

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A Montessori Mother, a classical book, has been considered essential throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.

The novel describes the problems of a family in which husband and wife are oppressed and frustrated by the roles that they are expected to play. Evangeline Knapp is the ideal housekeeper, while her husband Lester is a poet and a dreamer. Suddenly, through a nearly fatal accident, their roles are reversed; Lester is confined to home in a wheelchair and his wife must work to support the family.