Domestic Affairs: Enduring the Pleasures of Motherhood and Family Life — Joyce Maynard
Enduring Pleasures: Domestic Affairs is Joyce Maynard’s collection of essays on marriage, motherhood, and family life. The Kindle edition gathers writing about everyday parenting challenges, family relationships, and children’s growing independence, with an illustrated author biography.
At a glance
- Essays adapted from Joyce Maynard’s newspaper column of the same name, which ran from 1984 to 1990, according to the listing.
- Topics include babysitter problems, family visits, and a child’s growing independence.
- Includes an illustrated biography of Joyce Maynard with photos described as coming from the author’s personal collection.
Pros and cons
Pros
- The essay format offers separate pieces about varied aspects of motherhood and family life.
- Screen Reader support, Word Wise, and Page Flip are listed for the Kindle edition.
Technical specifications
12 specifications| Author | Joyce Maynard |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Open Road Media |
| Publication date | April 17, 2012 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 339 pages |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1453261330 |
| File size | 4.2 MB |
|---|---|
| Screen Reader | Supported |
| Enhanced typesetting | Enabled |
| X-Ray | Not Enabled |
| Word Wise | Enabled |
| Page Flip | Enabled |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers interested in essays about motherhood, marriage, and everyday family life.
- Readers who prefer a collection of shorter pieces over a single continuous narrative.
Less suited to
- Readers looking specifically for a practical parenting manual or a novel.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
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Customer feedback describes the essays as engaging and honest, with particular appreciation for the treatment of ordinary family experiences and motherhood and marriage. That response may suit readers seeking personal reflections on family life, though aggregate ratings and summary feedback cannot establish how every reader will respond.
Positive themes
- Readers describe the content as engaging and the writing as honest.
- Feedback highlights the essays’ treatment of motherhood and marriage as enduring subject matter.
Frequently asked questions
What is Domestic Affairs about?
It is a collection of essays about marriage, motherhood, and family life, including everyday parenting challenges and children’s independence.
Is this a novel?
No. The listing describes a collection of essays drawn from Joyce Maynard’s newspaper column.
What Kindle reading features are listed?
The listing specifies Screen Reader support, enhanced typesetting, Word Wise, and Page Flip. X-Ray is not enabled.
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