Weak Link: the Feminization of the American Military Mitchell 1989 Submitter: Our public library found yet another interesting book while weeding the non-fiction section. [It] seems much older given its content. According to its circulation history, it’s rarely left the
A Woman’s World
A Christian Psychologist Discusses Twelve Problem Areas
Narramore
1963
Ladies! Your problems are SOLVED with this handy guide. Thankfully, a wonderful man has stepped up to give the you all the info you need to clear up all those problems with your husband.
Did you know your problems stem from not putting yourself out there enough for your family? (You are so selfish!)
Have you let yourself “go”? (Check your hair and clothes right now!)
Fascinating Womanhood
Andelin
1974
Are you unhappy in your marriage? Perhaps it is because you haven’t seen it through the eyes of your man. Become a fascinating woman by putting your man’s needs first. By paying attention and reacting properly to your husband, you can become a fascinating woman and exude femininity. Essentially, this is all about shutting up and letting the man be a man. (Cuz, they can’t if you are too busy harping on them.)
Everywoman’s Legal Guide: Protecting Your Rights at Home, In the Workplace, and in the Marketplace 1983 Submitter: There were two copies of this 80’s legal advise book in my library system. When a colleague saw it, she jokingly remarked
How to Catch a Man How to Keep a Man How to Get Rid of a Man Gabor 1970 Youngsters, you probably don’t remember the Gabor sisters. They were kind of like proto-Kardashians. Zsa Zsa and her sister Eva were Hollywood
Butcher Baker, Cabinetmaker: Photogrpahs of Women at Work Saul and Heyman 1978 Submitter: See all the jobs a woman can have. Not only is it way out of date, but it’s way too young and embarrassing. Holly: The text does seem to
Nice Girls Do and now you can too! Kassorla 1980 Ladies, here is your permission to love sex as much as the guys. Kassorla uses what she calls the “pleasure process.” Couples are encouraged to let down inhibitions and communicate
How to go to work when your husband is against it,
Your children aren’t old enough,
And there’s nothing you can do anyhow
Schwartz, Schifter, and Gillotti
1972
Holly and I went on a field trip a while ago. We visited a couple of small/medium libraries in southeastern Michigan/northern Ohio. We go and look for cool ideas and some possible candidates for ALB. (We also shelf read and front the books because we just can’t let it go.) Well, I found this book and started swearing. Yes, this book is currently in active circulation at a small public library. In 2014. Kill me now.
