Anne Kingston did a marvellous job on this book. The book is a social commentary and observation about how wifedom has (and has not) changed over the years. The historical aspect is educational and the various topics explored in this book has opened my eyes to the little things I take for granted every day. For instance, as everyone knows, diamonds are merely super-polished carbon. The diamond industry would like people to believe they are rare but they really aren't and that a prominent diamond company basically created a market for diamond engagement rings so they can kill two birds with one stone: (1) sell the product they have in abundance, and (2) make a killing by setting exorbitant prices! Besides the wedding industry, Kingston also writes about issues such as divorce and child-rearing, synthesizing together information from many books and articles. This is a must-read for all, whether you're a wife or a non-wife!
The historical aspect is educational and the various topics explored in this book has opened my eyes to the little things I take for granted every day