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Hybrid: Random History Book Discussion

The Secret History of Home Economics by Danielle Dreillinger

Please join us for our non-fiction historical book discussion. This month's title is The Secret History of Home Economics: How Trailblazing Women Harnessed the Power of Home and Changed the Way We Live by Danielle Dreillinger.

Home economics, once dismissed as domestic training, was a revolutionary field that opened career paths for women as scientists, educators, and business leaders. In The Secret History of Home Economics, Danielle Dreilinger reveals its impact on nutrition, health, education, and technology, while addressing racism within the movement and celebrating trailblazing women of color. This history reclaims home economics as a vital, empowering discipline.

Reserve a copy of the book while registering (we'll let you know when it's ready to be picked up), or come to the Adult Information Desk.

Questions? Email discussion leader Susan Gibberman.

You can choose to attend this program in-person or participate online on Zoom. Please indicate your preference when registering. After registering, you receive a link to the Zoom webinar at least three hours before the program.

Want to switch your attendance preference from online to in-person (or vice versa)? No problem! Just give us a call at (847) 923-3347 and we'll take care of that for you.

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