The Professional Aunt By: Mary C.E. Wemyss
The Professional Aunt by Mary C.E. Wemyss is a heartwarming and relatable tale that explores the unique role of aunts in a child's life. The book highlights the joys, challenges, and special bond that exists between aunts and their nieces and nephews. The story follows the protagonist, Jane, who embraces her title as a professional aunt. As a single woman without children of her own, Jane actively takes part in the lives of her nieces and nephews, considering it her duty to be a positive and influential presence. Through her warm and nurturing personality, Jane becomes a pillar of support for her siblings and an irreplaceable mentor to her nieces and nephews. Wemyss beautifully captures the complexities of familial relationships and navigates the intricacies of the aunt's role in a refreshing and sincere manner. It is evident that the author draws from personal experience, as she expertly conveys the emotional depth and genuine love that flows between aunts and their extended family. One of the strengths of this book is its ability to strike a perfect balance between sentimental moments and light-hearted humor. Wemyss effortlessly weaves heartwarming anecdotes of tender moments shared between Jane and her nieces and nephews, while also incorporating witty and humorous exchanges that will leave readers smiling. The characters in The Professional Aunt are well-developed and relatable, each with their own unique quirks and personalities. Jane's strong determination to be an influential figure in her nieces and nephews' lives is inspiring, and readers will easily find themselves rooting for her success. What truly sets this book apart is Wemyss's eloquent writing style. Her prose is engaging and flows smoothly from one chapter to the next, making it easy for readers to get lost in Jane's world. The author's attention to detail is commendable, creating vivid imagery that transports readers right into the heart of each scene. The only minor flaw of The Professional Aunt is that at times, certain plot developments feel a bit predictable. However, this does not significantly detract from the overall enjoyment of the story, as the focus is primarily on the emotional journey rather than surprising twists and turns. In conclusion, The Professional Aunt is a delightful and heartwarming novel that celebrates the irreplaceable role that aunts play in a child's life. Mary C.E. Wemyss's authentic storytelling and well-crafted characters will undoubtedly resonate with readers who appreciate the importance of family bonds. Whether you are an aunt, have an aunt, or simply enjoy tales of love and family, this book is a must-read. First Page: THE PROFESSIONAL AUNT By Mary C. E. Wemyss Chapter I A boy's profession is not infrequently chosen for him by his parents, which perhaps accounts for the curious fact that the shrewd, business like member of a family often becomes a painter, while the artistic, unpractical one becomes a member of the Stock Exchange, in course of time, naturally. My profession was forced upon me, to begin with, by my sisters in law, and in the subsequent and natural order of things by their children my nephews and nieces. Zerlina says it is the duty of one woman in every family to be an aunt. By that she means of course a professional aunt. She says she does not understand the longing on the part of unattached females the expression is hers, not mine for a larger sphere of usefulness than that which aunt hood offers. She considers that it affords full scope for the energies of any reasonably constituted woman; and no doubt, if the professional aunt was all that Zerlina says she should be, she would have her time fully occupied in the discharging of her duties. Zerlina cannot see that it is not exactly a position of a woman's own choosing, although under strong pressure she has been known to admit that there have been cases in which women have been made aunts whether they would or no; and she thinks it is perhaps by way of protest against such usage that they so shamefully neglect their duties in that walk of life to which their bothers and sister in law have seen fit to call them... Continue reading book >>

The Professional Aunt By: Mary C.E. Wemyss

The Professional Aunt by Mary C.E. Wemyss is a heartwarming and relatable tale that explores the unique role of aunts in a child's life. The book highlights the joys, challenges, and special bond that exists between aunts and their nieces and nephews.

The story follows the protagonist, Jane, who embraces her title as a professional aunt. As a single woman without children of her own, Jane actively takes part in the lives of her nieces and nephews, considering it her duty to be a positive and influential presence. Through her warm and nurturing personality, Jane becomes a pillar of support for her siblings and an irreplaceable mentor to her nieces and nephews.

Wemyss beautifully captures the complexities of familial relationships and navigates the intricacies of the aunt's role in a refreshing and sincere manner. It is evident that the author draws from personal experience, as she expertly conveys the emotional depth and genuine love that flows between aunts and their extended family.

One of the strengths of this book is its ability to strike a perfect balance between sentimental moments and light-hearted humor. Wemyss effortlessly weaves heartwarming anecdotes of tender moments shared between Jane and her nieces and nephews, while also incorporating witty and humorous exchanges that will leave readers smiling.

The characters in The Professional Aunt are well-developed and relatable, each with their own unique quirks and personalities. Jane's strong determination to be an influential figure in her nieces and nephews' lives is inspiring, and readers will easily find themselves rooting for her success.

What truly sets this book apart is Wemyss's eloquent writing style. Her prose is engaging and flows smoothly from one chapter to the next, making it easy for readers to get lost in Jane's world. The author's attention to detail is commendable, creating vivid imagery that transports readers right into the heart of each scene.

The only minor flaw of The Professional Aunt is that at times, certain plot developments feel a bit predictable. However, this does not significantly detract from the overall enjoyment of the story, as the focus is primarily on the emotional journey rather than surprising twists and turns.

In conclusion, The Professional Aunt is a delightful and heartwarming novel that celebrates the irreplaceable role that aunts play in a child's life. Mary C.E. Wemyss's authentic storytelling and well-crafted characters will undoubtedly resonate with readers who appreciate the importance of family bonds. Whether you are an aunt, have an aunt, or simply enjoy tales of love and family, this book is a must-read.

First Page:

THE PROFESSIONAL AUNT

By Mary C. E. Wemyss

Chapter I

A boy's profession is not infrequently chosen for him by his parents, which perhaps accounts for the curious fact that the shrewd, business like member of a family often becomes a painter, while the artistic, unpractical one becomes a member of the Stock Exchange, in course of time, naturally.

My profession was forced upon me, to begin with, by my sisters in law, and in the subsequent and natural order of things by their children my nephews and nieces.

Zerlina says it is the duty of one woman in every family to be an aunt. By that she means of course a professional aunt. She says she does not understand the longing on the part of unattached females the expression is hers, not mine for a larger sphere of usefulness than that which aunt hood offers. She considers that it affords full scope for the energies of any reasonably constituted woman; and no doubt, if the professional aunt was all that Zerlina says she should be, she would have her time fully occupied in the discharging of her duties.

Zerlina cannot see that it is not exactly a position of a woman's own choosing, although under strong pressure she has been known to admit that there have been cases in which women have been made aunts whether they would or no; and she thinks it is perhaps by way of protest against such usage that they so shamefully neglect their duties in that walk of life to which their bothers and sister in law have seen fit to call them... Continue reading book >>

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