Dorothy Canfield Fisher
Dorothy Canfield Fisher was an educational reformer, social activist, and best-selling American author in the early 20th century. She strongly supported women's rights, racial equality, and lifelong education. Eleanor Roosevelt named her one of the ten most influential women in the United States. In addition to bringing the Montessori method of child-rearing to the U.S., she presided over the country's first adult education program and shaped literary tastes by serving as a member of the Book of the Month Club selection committee from 1925 to 1951.
A Montessori Mother
Discover a revolutionary approach to raising children as a mother recounts her experiences with a method that champions independence and hands-on learning, but questions if this educational philosophy can truly be adopted at home.
By Dorothy Canfield Fisher
The home-maker
A frustrated housewife's life is upended when her husband loses his job, forcing the family to reconsider traditional roles and discover new paths to fulfillment.
By Dorothy Canfield Fisher
Home Fires in France
Amidst the chaos of war, a close-knit community grapples with loss, longing, and the enduring strength of the human spirit while American soldiers find themselves face to face with a culture that is fighting to survive.
By Dorothy Canfield Fisher
The Bent Twig
Growing up in an eccentric family, a young girl must find where she belongs within the many complexities of life itself.
By Dorothy Canfield Fisher
The Day of Glory
Amidst the chaos of World War I, a mother's unwavering spirit blooms as she navigates the hardships of wartime, striving to protect her children and hold onto hope for her husband's return.
By Dorothy Canfield Fisher
The Brimming Cup
Amidst an Italian sunset, two young lovers confront their deepest fears about commitment, setting forth on a journey to discover if love can truly conquer all.
By Dorothy Canfield Fisher
Understood Betsy
A sheltered girl's world is turned upside down when she's uprooted from her home and sent to a Vermont farm, where she must find the courage to embrace change and discover who she truly is.
By Dorothy Canfield Fisher
The Squirrel-Cage
A young woman's return from Europe clashes with her family's ambitions, forcing her to question society and discover her true self.
By Dorothy Canfield Fisher
Rough-Hewn
In a town divided by wealth, a boy's simple game hints at a complex journey of family secrets and self-discovery.
By Dorothy Canfield Fisher
What Shall We Do Now?: Five Hundred Games and Pastimes
Escape the cries of boredom with a book filled with imaginative games and activities designed to keep children entertained for hours.
By Dorothy Canfield Fisher
Raw Material
Witness how personal stories, family influences, and the power of imagination collide in a reflection on the nature of storytelling.
By Dorothy Canfield Fisher
Elementary Composition
Discover how to master the art of clear and coherent writing through grammar, vocabulary, and structured composition.
By Dorothy Canfield Fisher
Hillsboro People
Return to a close-knit Vermont town reveals deep connections and contrasts sharply with detached city life.
By Dorothy Canfield Fisher