Home-Making [Hardcover]

J. R. Miller (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 11, 2001

Don't let the title fool you. This is not just a book for women who keep home. Home-Making is an uncompromising vision statement for the domestic bliss and cultural dominion of the Christian family. The message of Home-Making is powerful: "Sisters, Brothers, Husbands, Wives -- Home life is meant to be beautiful, ennobling, and victorious!" God intends for each person, from parent to child, to play a role in family life, the ultimate goal of which is the transformation of the individual, the home and the society for the glory of God.

Miller writes things that we know are true and that we need to hear, but everyone is afraid to say. He carefully addresses each member of the family and somehow manages to find the perfect balance between inspiration and exhortation.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

James Russell Miller (March 20, 1840 -- July 2, 1912) was a popular Christian author, Editorial Superintendent of the Presbyterian Board of Publication, and pastor of several churches in Pennsylvania and Illinois.

--This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 264 pages
• Publisher: The Vision Forum, Inc. (December 11, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1929241356
• ISBN-13: 978-1929241354
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #399,120 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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67 of 68 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Poetry meets practicality, June 19, 2003

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This review is from: Home-Making (Hardcover)

This book is a gem.

Written in the 1880's, this book illumines the poetic life of the family.

Would it be controversial, if published now? Absolutely. It devalues autonomy, assumes the existence of absolutes, and certainly leads the reader to think that real poetry in life is found through surrendering autonomy and embracing your husband, wife, children, brother, sister.

It's classic romance, but without fluff. The level of prose transcends anything published these days -- be ready to enjoy the english language at its finest.

And be ready for a truly refreshing introduction to life as we should know it. Less harried, less materialistic, less self-introspective, and more appreciative of the things that give life meaning -- the people directly around us.

This book teaches brothers how to care for sisters, and vice-versa. It teaches wives how to help their husbands become their best, and how men can bring out every facet of their wives' beauty. It even gives parents perspective in dealing with the loss of a child. This is not pop-psychology.

This is wisdom.

22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST for Every Family!, April 3, 2007

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This review is from: Home-Making (Hardcover)

DON'T LET THE TITLE FOOL YOU! It's not another how to wash the dishes or how to keep a cleaner house,but rather a guide for every family member to do their part in making the home everything God intended it to be. It has the following chapters: The Wedded Life (perfect for those engaged, so they know what they are committing to); The Husband's Part; The Wife's part; The Parents' Part; The Childrens' Part; Brothers and Sisters; The
Home-Life; Religion in the Home; Home Memories. Each chapter deals with a different person in the home...one excerpt says, "In home-making each member of the family has a part, and the fullest happiness and blessedness of the home can be attained only when each one's part is faithfully fulfilled. If any one member of the family fails in love or duty, the failure mars the whole household life, just as one discordant voice in a company of singers spoils the music, though all the others sing in perfect accord." It's an amazingly awesome book and is written in 19th century poetic style, making it very enjoyable to read! I was extremely impressed, as was my husband. The wisdom within the pages of this book are priceless and what's amazing, is that it is still relevent for today! However, it does raise the bar and will challenge everyone within the family. (It really zones in on how to treat one another) It's not too demanding, but very scriptural, the same standards that are in the Word of God. It will inspire you moms, and will show you the eternal value of raising your children...it's uplifting and made me (as a mom) feel like I'm doing a more worthy job than leading a corporation,
or being the Queen of England! I only wish I had read this book 15 years earlier, when my kids were very little.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful and refreshing!, January 9, 2007

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salsa - See all my reviews

This review is from: Home-Making (Hardcover)

Don't be fooled by the title of this book - this is for husband, wife, and children! Not to mention those who are single! This book is very attune to the heart of Scripture, seeking to glorify God to the highest and impart to the reader the deep responsibility and beauty of fulfilling each family member's God-given roles! Quite the refreshment! Must read for engaged couples, invaluable resource for those married.