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This book self-confessedly based upon the vicissitudes of his own family life. The Robinsons - a Christian but very human family consisting of parents plus three children aged 18, 14 and 6 - struggle to achieve the peace and harmony that should (surely) result from quite ordinary activities. Among these are Friday night: what video, what take-away, why the unwanted visitors? A camping trip: why do they do it? It always rains, there's nothing to do, and the toilets are...unmentionable. Visitors staying: the politics of the bathroom. The car journey: rows, sickness, mindless games, breakdowns. Christmas Day: Dad's neuroses, new board games and batteries, and Father Christmas. Buying clothes: oldest son's Oxfam preference, designer labels and... giving up.
The Robinson family attempts to navigate the mundane chaos of daily life while maintaining their sanity and faith amidst a series of domestic disasters. The narrative follows the parents and their three children as they confront the friction inherent in ordinary activities like camping trips, holiday gatherings, and routine car travel. Each chapter functions as a vignette, capturing the clash between the family's desire for harmony and the reality of their messy, unpredictable existence. The story is told through a humorous, observational lens that highlights the absurdity found in the most common household conflicts.
This work is characterized by its lighthearted, self-deprecating approach to the trials of raising children and managing a household. The narrative style suggests a focus on relatable domestic mishaps that resonate with readers familiar with the unpredictability of family dynamics. By framing the Robinson family's struggles as both human and faith-based, the text invites an empathetic response to the absurdity of modern life. The pacing remains brisk and episodic, ensuring that the focus stays on the humorous friction of daily routines rather than heavy dramatic stakes.
Page Count:
192
Publication Date:
1995-03-01
Publisher:
Marshall Pickering
ISBN-10:
0006278582
ISBN-13:
9780006278580
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