Cutters

Cutters is one of my favorite "Keep it in perspective" books. I feel I need to read this humorous endearing book every once in a while to remind myself what has value and what does not. Each chapter has Mrs. Cutter dealing with struggles that every mother has, and coming to see how wonderful her life really is! There's the chapter where a new and respected woman comes to town and says "Here's a new and better way to discipline your children." Mrs. Cutter thinks, "Yes, I don't want to be old-fashioned. I must use this new way." Of course, everything falls apart, the children get out of hand, and Mrs. Cutter sees her folly. There's a chapter in which she longs for a newer and better house, deciding to sacrifice everything in order to get one. Or the time she's told the only right way to live is to get rid of all the clutter in the house, even your dearest oldest treasures. Though written long ago, it seems to be right where so many of us live today. The book is cheering, uplifting, and so very enjoyable!

"The Cutters", is a book about a family in the earlier 1900's, with 3 boys, one girl, Grandma and Ed and Nell Cutter. Nell Cutter is the mother, and the main character, although her children are sometimes the main characters in other chapters. She always has something to do, as most mothers of four do, and is always on the go. However, that does not mean that she does not have time for her family. Nell realizes in the end that her family means all the world to her, and that mothers should enjoy their children while they still have them at home, because one day, they won't be. This book would be a good read-a-loud for the family, as it has no questionable content, or bad language.