What is a Family? (Paperback)

by Edith Schaeffer (Author)

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Product Description
All the moving, changing shapes of a family, ever in need of work, are shown in Edith Schaeffer's imaginative reflections on infancy to grandmotherhood.

Product Details

• Paperback: 220 pages
• Publisher: Baker Books (January 1, 1975)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0801083656
• ISBN-13: 978-0801083655
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 5.9 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #156,402 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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63 of 64 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars the beauty and importance of family, February 27, 1999

By A Customer

This is an inspiring and wonderful book. Edith Schaeffer makes the reader love and appreciate the importance of family. It is a unique perspective. Each chapter decribes the family in a different way. For example, there is a chapter called, "A museum of memories," which explains the importance of making happy memories for your children and some ideas on how to do it. Another chapter is called, "A perpetual relay of truth." The chapter, "A shelter in a time of storm," makes one feel honored to be caring for a sick or needy family member. She has other chapters defining the family in other ways, including a place of education, an economic unit, etc. On the days I had time to read even just a bit of this book, I went about my tasks as a wife and mother joyfully and with contentment.

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful, March 6, 2002

By	Krystal Bickel "binarykingdom" (Phoenix, AZ USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Everyone who cares about having a wonderful family life should read this book. It is packed with great ideas to enhance every moment of each other's lives - even when someone is sick. Mrs. Shaeffer is very open in describing their family and how they made things special but not to the point of making their life seem perfect. One of her best chapters is about creating a "Museum of Memories" by choosing to create positive memories instead of just plowing through one more day. I highly recommend this book!

8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST Read for Anyone With a Family!, November 12, 2003

By	Susan H. Pardoe (Huber Heights, Ohio) - See all my reviews

This book is excellent! The author uses incredible imagery to exemplify her points. Anyone with a family will appreciate this book. Reading it made me think a lot more about what real quality time is all about. It made me think about the things that are truly important! I would recommend this book to anyone I know!