Dorothy Canfield Fisher
Dorothy Canfield Fisher(1879–1958) was an American author, social reformer, and educational activist who was a founding member of the Book-of-the-Month Club. She was also a highly prolific writer of novels and nonfiction work for adults and children.
The Home-Maker(1924), one of the ten bestselling novels of that year, is a landmark work in feminist and domestic fiction. It uses literary realism to explore traditional gender roles, maternal guilt, and family dynamics — a bold perspective that’s rarely seen in early 20th century literature. Fisher’s other notable books include the bestselling children’s novelUnderstood Betsy(1917) and nonfiction works likeA Montessori Mother(1912) andThe Montessori Manual(1913) which were hugely influential in introducing Montessori education to American audiences.
