Description
Author: Kathy Bertone
Publisher: Running Press
Edition: First Printing
Date of Publication: 2012
Format: Hardcover, case laminate (no dust jacket as issued)
Condition: Near fine to fine; appears unread; clean, tight, and exceptionally well preserved
Description:
The Art of the Visit explores the often-overlooked social rituals of hosting and visiting with clarity, warmth, and visual elegance. Structured as a two-part work—addressing both the responsibilities of the host and the awareness of the guest—the book examines presence, attentiveness, boundaries, and courtesy as lived practices rather than rigid rules. Illustrated and thoughtfully designed, it treats hospitality as a form of care and intentional relationship, emphasizing ease, respect, and mutual grace. The result is a reflective, practical meditation on shared time and social exchange, presented in a format meant to be returned to over time.
This book is especially good when you become a mother-in-law to children who live out of town. Your personal family habits might not fly well with the new household regime. You don't want your kid moving home because you are not a good houseguest.