The I Hate To Housekeep Book
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good , price clipped
Markings: No markings
A beloved classic of domestic humor, The I Hate To Housekeep Book presents a witty and irreverent guide for women who find little joy in the endless cycle of cleaning, organizing, and maintaining a home. With sharp comedic timing and a refreshingly honest voice, Peg Bracken instructs readers on how to get household chores done with minimal effort and maximum sanity, offering practical shortcuts alongside laugh-out-loud commentary on the absurdity of domestic perfectionism. The book argues that a spotless home is far less important than a happy life, and it champions the cause of every woman who has ever stared down a pile of laundry with a sense of dread. Bracken's tone is warm, conspiratorial, and wickedly funny, making this a read that feels less like a household manual and more like a conversation with a brilliantly sardonic friend. First published in 1962, it remains a touchstone of mid-century American humor and a surprisingly timeless antidote to domestic anxiety.
Author: Peg Bracken
Format: Hardback
Published: 1963, Arlington Books
Genre: Lifestyle
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good , price clipped
Markings: No markings
A beloved classic of domestic humor, The I Hate To Housekeep Book presents a witty and irreverent guide for women who find little joy in the endless cycle of cleaning, organizing, and maintaining a home. With sharp comedic timing and a refreshingly honest voice, Peg Bracken instructs readers on how to get household chores done with minimal effort and maximum sanity, offering practical shortcuts alongside laugh-out-loud commentary on the absurdity of domestic perfectionism. The book argues that a spotless home is far less important than a happy life, and it champions the cause of every woman who has ever stared down a pile of laundry with a sense of dread. Bracken's tone is warm, conspiratorial, and wickedly funny, making this a read that feels less like a household manual and more like a conversation with a brilliantly sardonic friend. First published in 1962, it remains a touchstone of mid-century American humor and a surprisingly timeless antidote to domestic anxiety.