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“In the beginning, we made the usual mistake of looking at houses we could afford. I am working on a proposition, hereafter to be known as Kerr's law, which states in essence: All the houses you can afford to buy are depressing.”

Quote by Jean Kerr

Work

Please Don't Eat the Daisies

This book is a light-hearted look at the complexities of domestic life, focusing on the experiences of a young wife and mother navigating the trials and tribulations of family life. more

Author

Jean Kerr
Jean Kerr

Jean Kerr was an American playwright and novelist known for her humor and wit. Her works often focused on the lives of the middle class and female characters. Born on July 10, 1922, she passed away on January 5, 2003. more

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