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Miss Abigail's Guide to Dating, Mating, and Marriage: Classic Advice for Contemporary Dilemmas

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This is a funny, nostalgic and wonderful book. Miss Abigail has a genuine affection for her subject and it shows.

Using texts from the early 20th century and even earlier she manages to find bits of advice that you will want to remember:"The more mature girl knows that she doesn't need to resort to either slapping or running in order to deal with the too-amorous boyfriend. She wards off unwelcome behavior with a firm refusal to cooperate, accompanied by a knowing smile and a suggestion of some alternate activity. She may say "Not now Ambrose--let's go get a hamburger, I'm hungry."

Miss Abigail covers almost everything from going steady to getting married. Even though the advice is vintage it's still good (hamburgers notwithstanding). Miss Abigail is funnier and smarter than Dear Abby and she has better hair too.

This is a delightful compilation of advice that while quaint and quirky, is every so timley. It is what our mothers and grandmothers told us, and probably what we told our children. I love the beauty tips, and what to say on dates. It is a must-read for brides, and those who date or want to learn how to behave in social situations. I plan to read it often and buy a number of copies for wedding and birthday presents.

This book will have you grinning and grimacing at etiquette over the years. If your mother ever told you that "nice girls don't wear black underwear," this book will give you some insights into what her mother may have said to her... and back a few generations to boot.