02041cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000350011324500230014826400510017130000470022233600260026933700260029533800360032150000310035750800260038852011260041453400450154065300280158565300540161385600430166799900170171052668UtSlPG20260610134220.0mcr n260607r2016||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aLippmann, Julie M.,d1864-195210aMaking Over Martha 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2016  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2016-07-28  aProduced by Al Haines  a"Making Over Martha" by Julie M. Lippmann is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Martha Slawson, a strong-willed woman who is navigating her life as a mother and a wife while adapting to her rural setting. The book explores themes of personal transformation, societal expectations, and the dynamics of family life as Martha strives to create a meaningful welcome for friends returning from their wedding tour.  The opening portion introduces us to Martha and her bustling family life, highlighted by her ambitious plans to throw a grand welcome for Miss Claire and Lord Ronald upon their return from their honeymoon. As Martha sews a decorative motto for the occasion, the narrative captures her interactions with her husband, Sam, and their children, showcasing her humorous yet candid perspective on motherhood and societal norms. The dialogue emphasizes Martha's determination to make her family's life special despite the challenges of being perceived as old-fashioned, setting the stage for her character development throughout the novel. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aCountry life -- Fiction  aNew England -- Social life and customs -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52668  c93502d93502