The author reveals the many opportunities for artistic expression that can be found in ordinary, everyday life.
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136 of 137 people found the following review helpful
By Dawn M.
Format:Paperback
This book is great for anyone who needs a little "life boost". Edith Schaeffer helps you to work with what everyone's got--God-given talent! You may think you can't do anything, but she makes you see that it's the simple things in life that are important to concentrate on and "bring out". (Relationships are important, especially those with children) I only wish I had read this when I first got married or when my kids were younger but its not too late to start doing some of these things NOW. I especially enjoyed her chapter entitled "Interior Decoration". It's never really been a topic of interest to me but she has a lot of simple ideas (and inexpensive) on making your house a "warm" place to want to be! This is a book that everyone could read and be encouraged. I feel that even people who live alone, no matter their age, could benefit from this inspiring book!
63 of 63 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I read this book many years ago. It summed up a beautiful philosophy of homemaking, one that needs to be heard in our day. I had been scoffed at for my choice of staying home with my children, but no one scoffs anymore. Now, after years of following my heart, I have four great children and a beautiful home. I started simply, with ideas including Mrs. Schaeffer's ideas, and the Lord has blessed our family. This book is a must-read for every woman who needs to get a vision of what her home could be. It was wonderfully pleasant to find a kindred spirit in Mrs. Schaeffer...to find someone who agreed that the beautiful things in this world are God-sent and should be echoed in our homes.
85 of 88 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
This book gives us "ordinary housewives" a vision to serve our families the way that Proverbs 31 woman modeled for us. Edith gives us practical daily ideas on how to serve the Lord through serving our family and others from our home. We are not to be bored wives all day, but busy making a home for a husband, children, and Jesus when he comes as the hungry, homeless, or naked. How can we serve Jesus more? How can we be a better keeper of the home as Titus 2 encourages us to be? How can we fulfill the Great Commission if we are busy being wives and moms? How can we make our home more peaceful for our family and visitors? How can we be more hospitable? These are some of the things Edith discusses in her book. If we are not a wife or mother this book will teach us to practice serving in this loving way...it all comes down to serving Jesus always, with all that we were made to be.
39 of 39 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
Mrs. Schaeffer's theme was so radically different than anything I had ever come across, that though the book read quickly, it took a lot of time to sink in. This book will be enjoyable for anyone who seeks to make the home the center of life for their family, because it seeks to give honor to the processes that we can take for granted. Cleaning and meal prep, decor and training up little children, as well as thrift are covered.
It may be time to update some of the artwork, although the original drawings were created with the spirit of the books message in mind, so they remain relevant although they give the book a dated appearance.
41 of 44 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I read this book when I was newly married, in 1980, and this book has been a great inspiration for my life as a woman, a wife and a mother.
Edith Shaffer is the wife of the well known Christian philosopher Francis Scaeffer, and they have together built up the L'Abri community in the Swiss Alps.
Edith Shaffer is the wife of the well known Christian philosopher Francis Scaeffer, and they have together built up the L'Abri community in the Swiss Alps.
Edith Shaeffer says herself about this book: I would define hidden art as the art found in the ordinary areas of everyday life. Each person has, I believe, some talent which is unfulfilled in some hidden area of his being - a talent which could be expressed and developed.
Jesus tells us in the Bible to use our talents, and Hidden Art gives us some great help on this road. I remember when I read it the first time my favorite part was where the writers tells us about taking small children to long services and how to help them to stay concentrate and listen to what the preacher preach. I was not a mother myself then, but I was a Sunday school teacher, and all the children in my Sunday scholl became familiar with the drawings I had learned from Edith Shaeffer.
Other areas the writes tells about are music, painting, interiior decorating, gardening, creative recreation - to name a few.
I'm rereading this book now after more than 20 years. It is lent, and for me lent is a period where I try to find time to be more quiet and live closer to God and the meaning he has for my life. There are many books helping me to walk this road, and Hidden Art is a wonderful book sent from the Almighty God.
Britt Arnhild Lindland
32 of 35 people found the following review helpful
By Ros
Format:Paperback
The first principle of the author is that man is created in the image of God. Because God is a God of beauty, His creations are justified to create beauty out of the environment they live.
For a Christian, this is certainly an invaluable book. The author is truly a witness to the gospel she preaches. Edith made a very good observation: many Christians confuse between surrendering their will to God and depriving themselves of every need in their lives. This book is not so much about throwing out 1000 creative ideas as it's about setting the mind right for being creative.
For a nonChristian, the book is likely to be a disappointment because the first principle of the author already doesn't match the reader's.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
3.0 out of 5 stars
Worthy points, but a bit antiquated
This book contains worthy points but is extremely wordy and in 2013 a much better vehicle for this type of content would be a blog series. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Kate
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Blessing!
What an enouragement to see each aspect of everyday home-life brought before the sparkling Truths of God's Word and made into a holy ministry we can work alongside Him in! Read more
Published 7 months ago by HisWifey
5.0 out of 5 stars
Adorable and Challenging
This book is so adorable and yet challenging in many ways. I have heard it said that just as many people were won to Christ by Mrs. Schaeffer's cinnamon rolls as by Mr. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Amanda
5.0 out of 5 stars
excellent Worldview
I have heard about this book for years, ever since I started homeschooling. I finally bought it for my dd high school curriculum. My dd has enjoyed it very much. Read more
Published on November 26, 2010 by M. Raney
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wow! Fast Shipping!
The item was as advertised. Very satisfied. My order came the NEXT day! Granted we live in the same state, but this seller is on the ball! Very impressed.
Published on September 10, 2010 by R. Soto
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Hidden Art of Homemaking
This is a book written some time ago, may seem a bit old fashioned, but such great stuff that really never goes out of style.
Published on August 16, 2010 by jodidembeck
1.0 out of 5 stars
Not Impressed
This book essentially says one thing: find out what you like and are good at and do it. There are a few creative suggestions tucked in here and there, but I didn't find the book... Read more
Published on June 25, 2010 by Burgundy Damsel
5.0 out of 5 stars
Not what you may think...
I put off purchasing this book for a long time, despite the many recommendations I had come across over the last few months. Read more
Published on November 9, 2009 by Sarah M. Sandri
5.0 out of 5 stars
I love this!!
I love love love this book! The author harkens us back to where we should be as homemakers- not drudges who do nothing but clean but being the creative strong women God created us... Read more
Published on April 4, 2009 by agodlyhomemaker
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good Reference
If you are familiar with the teaching of Charlotte Mason, this book is along the same lines. Mrs Schaffer brings some new ideas and perspective to the daily workings of being a... Read more
Published on March 24, 2009 by NH
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