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100	1		_aHolding, Elisabeth Sanxay, _d1889-1955
245	1	4	_aThe Worst Joke in the World
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2022
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
490	1		_aProduced from the November 1925 issue of Munsey's Magazine.
500			_aRelease date is 2022-02-11
508			_aRoger Frank and Sue Clark. This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive.
520			_a"The Worst Joke in the World" by Elisabeth Sanxay Holding is a short story written in the early 20th century that intricately explores the complex relationship dynamics between a mother-in-law and her children. The narrative focuses on Mrs. Champney, who faces a life transition from independence and personal fulfillment to becoming a mother-in-law, a role she initially dreads and misunderstands. Through her journey, the author delves into themes of family, love, and the societal expectations placed upon women, particularly in the context of familial roles. The story unfolds as Mrs. Champney is forced to leave her comfortable boarding house and move in with her son Robert, his wife Molly, and their young child Bobbetty due to a financial crisis. Despite her initial reluctance and fear of being a burden, she gradually begins to appreciate her new role within the family. As she navigates the challenges of starting a new life and coming to terms with her identity as a mother-in-law, she discovers that her presence is not just tolerated but valued. Ultimately, Mrs. Champney finds joy and purpose in her new role, shifting her perspective from seeing herself as an outsider to embracing the loving responsibilities of grandmotherhood, challenging the negative stereotypes associated with being a mother-in-law. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_pOriginally published: _cUnited States: The Frank A. Munsey Company, 1925
653			_aUnited States -- Social life and customs -- 20th century -- Fiction
653			_aMothers-in-law -- Fiction
653			_aFamilies -- Fiction
830		0	_aProduced from the November 1925 issue of Munsey's Magazine.
856	4		_uhttps://archive.org/details/munseys-v-86-n-02-1925-11-ibc-bc
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67373
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