Please see Kimberly’s remarks in the entry, The Feminization of Race. I have urged housewives to read Robinson Crusoe, one of the greatest books of all time and a profound meditation on the metaphysical and practical tasks of home. Kimberly, a young mother, has followed my advice and, with truly brilliant insight, relates Crusoe to the issue of race. She also describes her own struggle to understand her husband’s approach to racial matters.

Jenny writes:

I read Robinson Crusoe for the first time when I was working wife shortly, after I graduated college. At the time I was longing to be home — a full-time housewife. As soon as I started the book I knew it would go on my very short list of favorites. I liked the book so much that for my son’s first Christmas, I bought him a copy of the book! For reasons I could not explain, the book resonated with me. I never understood why. I always thought it was a book primarily for boys and couldn’t understand why I liked it so much. After reading your comment about the book, I think I’ll read it again, keeping in mind your comment.

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