{"product_id":"2026770000200-secondhand-the-i-hate-to-housekeep-book","title":"The I Hate To Housekeep Book","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good                          \u003cbr\u003eJacket: Worn\/faded, no tears\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good         ,          price clipped\u003cbr\u003eMarkings: No markings\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48887917904091,"sku":"2026770000200-SECONDHAND","price":12.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/da08b854-848f-4648-abaf-e8151f735be0.png?v=1781749184","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026770000200-secondhand-the-i-hate-to-housekeep-book","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}