In Home-Making, Miller offers practical advice on how women can balance their domestic responsibilities with their personal growth, highlighting the virtues of patience, gentleness, and self-discipline. The book discusses the emotional and spiritual aspects of home life, arguing that a well-managed home can provide a sense of stability and peace that radiates outward, influencing the larger community. Miller also touches on the moral and educational responsibilities of mothers, suggesting that the home is the primary place where children learn important life lessons about love, faith, and character.Although the book was written in the 19th century and reflects the traditional gender roles of the time, Home-Making remains valuable for its emphasis on the importance of creating a loving, supportive home environment. It has been influential in shaping Christian views of family life and continues to be referenced in discussions about the role of women in the home, offering timeless advice about the spiritual and emotional aspects of family life, and the importance of personal integrity and devotion in homemaking.
