Book Review and Links

I found So Much More to be a great encouragement to what my parents are already implementing in their training of my sisters and I. Anna and Elizabeth's insights and information on the duty of daughters toward their fathers and families has been a blessing to me as I read the book.

Our duty as daughters is to be truly joyful and helpful in our fathers' house. This must be in place before marriage is to be considered,otherwise the newly-made home will be a disaster! Insights such as these are found throughout the book, supported by our Heavenly Father's words. Anna and Elizabeth also give information on the result of not being genuinely happy at home, namely, the sad state of our world since woman has claimed her supposed independence.
To sum up the entire book I would say that So Much More answers the biggest question a daughter may have: "What does the Lord want me to do with my life?" The answer? She has no farther to look than letting the Lord do His work through her as she goes about her daily life at home with her parents and siblings,encouraging, and lifting them up. Sound boring? Life lived in the hands of the Potter, letting Him have His way is never boring. (Eccl. 12:13, Phil. 2:13-16, 2 Cor. 2:14-15, John 17)

I encourage you to read this book and let God continue to conform you to His image through it!

Thank you Anna and Elizabeth for giving us So Much More!

In Christ,
Allison Marshall



Other Links from The Botkin Sisters

Seven Gifts Which Do Not Cost a Cent

1. The gift of listening... But you must really listen. No interrupting, no daydreaming, no planning your response. Just listening

2. The gift of affections... With appropriate hugs, kisses, pats on the back, and handholds. Theses small actions demonstrate love in a powerful way.

3. The gift of laughter... Share amusing stories, humorous cartoons, and clippings from the newspaper. Laughter establishes a bond between people and is one of the most effective medicines.

4. The gift of a handwritten note... Kind words change lives and last a lifetime.

5. The gift of a compliment... A simple kind and sincere remark can change how a person feels about himself.

6. The gift of a favor... Every week try to do at least one small act of kindness outside your family.

7. The gift of a cheerful disposition... The easiest way to feel good is to extend kind word to someone look him or her in the eye and speak kindly from the heart with sincerity.

~Maiden of Purity

from: Mrs. Dunwoody's Excellent Instructions for Homekeeping