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     Ingredients for an outstanding book: the writings of four authors and editors of stature, widely known for their books, articles, and poetry; one charming Miss Idaho and first runner-up to Miss America; one lyric "Celia" from the production Promised Valley; one national Young Mother of the Year; one vibrant hostess of television's Midday show; one noted educator named Outstanding Woman of the Year; one nationally-known civic worker and former candidate for the U.S. Senate; one lover of youth who served for years in the general Primary Presidency; three Mrs. Americas or runners-up from recent years; one prominent social worker, the recipient of continual acclaim for her organization of homes for boys; one former dean of the family living department at two universities and Utah's Mother of the Year; three mothers of families which were national finalists in the All-American Family Competition; one star and veteran of stage, screen and television productions; one exuberant Miss American Teenager; one educator, dramatist, and legislative worker; and one former Miss United States of America.

     Recognize them as women of charm, experience, and wisdom. Mark them as individuals with real, meaningful messages for all women.  Appreciate them for their willingness to share their love and experience with others.  Respect them as Latter-day Saints, with values based on eternal principles of the gospel of Jesus Christ.

     Profit from the hundreds of seeds of happiness they have sown in this remarkable book.  Draw from the wide variety of chapters those ideas which have special meaning for you-chapters written for the teenage woman, the young mother, the parent of a maturing family, the career woman, the grandmother, the widow-for women in every stage of life. Find practical help in the hundreds of ideas for more efficient living which they share. Glean suggestions for child-rearing, for better education of children, for teaching home skills to youth, and for helping young people become mature individuals.

     Utilize the host of ideas for increasing creativity, for improving skills in communication, in music, and in the art of friendship.  Gain insights concerning femininity in dress, charm, poise, marital relationships, and the roles of woman in today's world. Discover thoughts and inspiration to lend guidance in the major decisions of life. Join with these remarkable women in discovering anew The Joy of Being A Woman. Remarkable women . . . a remarkable book!

Table of Contents

FROM VISION TO FULFILLMENT, iv
Jean D. Crowther & Duane S. Crowther
How The Joy of Being A Woman Was Created

TABLE OF CONTENTS viii

THE JOY IN WOMANHOOD, 1
Elaine A. Cannon
Author, lecturer, and editor

LIFE IS A LADDER, 9
Janene Forsyth
"Miss American Teenager"

MARRIAGE-IT'S FOR ETERNITY!, 21
Karen Herd
"Miss Idaho" and First Runner-up to "Miss America"

DECISIONS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE, 33
Virginia F. Cutler
Utah's "Mother of the Year"

EVERY CHILD'S RIGHT: A GOOD HOME, 43
Ettie Lee
Founder of Ettie Lee Homes for Boys

MOTHER OR MARTYR, 53
Josephine C. Oaks
National "Young Mother of the Year"

HELPING YOUR CHILD SUCCEED, 67
Virginia Blumve Kunz
Mother of California's "All-American Family"

CREATING AN ATMOSPHERE OF LOVE AND CONTENTMENT AT HOME, 89
Rene Morin
Mother of Utah's "All-American Family"

EDUCATION: PARENTS' SACRED OBLIGATION, 109
Sherri Zirker
Mother of Washington's "All-American Family"

THE MIRACLE WORKER, 125
Dora D. Flack
Writer, Dramatist, and Vocalist

BUILDING SPIRITUALITY IN THE HOME, 139
Jean D. Crowther
Author, Cross-stitch Designer, Co-editor of this volume

PLANNING FOR HAPPINESS, 163
Alice W. Buehner
"Mrs. America"

A HUSBAND-TO HAVE AND TO HOLD, 173
Charlotte S. Maxfield
"Miss United States of America"

THE ART OF FRIENDSHIP, 203
Joan Fisher
"Mrs. America"

BE A MUSIC MAKER, 215
Rebecca B. Glade
"Celia" in "Promised Valley"

CREATIVITY AND THE WOMAN, 225
Mabel Jones Gabbott
Author and Poetess

THE ART OF COMMUNICATION, 235
Jackie Nokes
Hostess of "Midday" Television Program

EXPANDING OUR CIRCLE OF LOVE, 243
Laraine Day
Actress in Movies and Television

THE WIDOW'S MITE, 249
Stella H. Oaks
Educator named "Outstanding Woman of the Year"

BE A LIGHT SET ON A HILL, 259
Jaynann M. Payne
"Mrs. Utah" and 2nd Runner-up to "Mrs. America"

THE MANY LIVES OF WOMAN, 281
Frances N. Boyden
Member, YWMIA Drama Committee

ARE WE LIBERATED?, 291
Lenore Romney
Civic Worker and Political Candidate

THE BEST IS YET TO COME, 315
Leone W. Doxey
Counselor in General Primary Presidency

Order Information

Title:

The Joy of Being a Woman

Author:

Compiled by Jean D. and Duane S. Crowther

Retail Price:

$18.98

Available:

Now

ISBN:

0-88290-015-3

Order Number (SKU):

1014

Pages

336

Size

6" x 9"

Binding

Hardbound with jacket