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2004-04-01
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Burt, Emily Rose
Entertaining Made Easy
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"Entertaining Made Easy" by Emily Rose Burt is a practical guide focused on the art of hosting gatherings, written during the early 20th century. The book aims to demystify the process of entertaining by providing readers with fun, creative, and simple ideas for parties, socials, and special occasions without the stress usually associated with planning such events. It emphasizes that anyone can become a good hostess, regardless of their experience level or resources. The opening of the book introduces its central theme: making entertaining enjoyable and straightforward. Burt argues that successful hosting is about ensuring guests have a good time, which can be achieved through thoughtful planning and creativity. She addresses common concerns like lack of time or ideas and reassures readers that entertaining can be easy with the right approach. Following this introduction, the text begins detailing various themes and activities for different types of gatherings, starting with a "Smiles Social," emphasizing the importance of camaraderie and simple fun as key elements of an enjoyable event. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 66.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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