--- product_id: 41386862 title: "American Housewife" brand: "helen ellis" price: "£6.98" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/41386862-american-housewife store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # American Housewife **Brand:** helen ellis **Price:** £6.98 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** American Housewife by helen ellis - **How much does it cost?** £6.98 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/41386862-american-housewife) ## Best For - helen ellis enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted helen ellis brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![American Housewife - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81AGVVXvg1L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sassy, Spirited and Oh-So Feisty! (Also Weirdly Dark and Ominous) *by C***Y on Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2018* Sassy, spirited and oh-so feisty. And weirdly dark and ominous. That pretty much sums up this smart-alecky collection of short stories about life in the American kitchen and beyond.Written by Helen Ellis, the stories are wildly creative (emphasis on the word "wildly") and somewhat deranged. But they are also wildly fun to read! One after the other with each one zanier and more manic than the one before.For example:• The has-been writer who competes on "Dumpster Diving With the Stars;"• The woman who moves into a ritzy New York City condo and then daringly sends the most appallingly candid emails to her hated neighbor;• The man known as Mr. Fitter, who has an uncanny ability to look at a woman's breasts and instantly match her with the perfect bra;• The novelist who is writing a book that is sponsored by Tampax and the unnerving things Tampax the company does to "encourage" her writing.These are the kinds of stories that belong in demented dreams.But wait one second. There is something else here, too. It's subtle. It's quiet. And it is very shrewd. Underneath the astonishing laughs and madcap humor, there is a grounding of female redemption and power, hope and longing.Read it and weep—be it with tears of laughter or redemption. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The "Housewife"/Woman We All Secretly Want to Be, Sometimes....... *by M***E on Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2017* This is a quirky, sometimes dark, incredibly unique collection of short stories. Actually "stories" doesn't desribe the variety of writings in this book. Some of the selections catch the reader off guard at the onset and some passages are truly laugh out loud. It's not a book for those who are easily offended by some dark subjects, real life language and serious sarcasm. I bought this for my sister to read on an overseas flight and when she returned from her trip she brought the book to me and said I needed to put my other books aside and read it. It is the most unusual, smart, snarky collection I have ever enjoyed. Buy this book and share it! ### ⭐⭐ Not worth the time *by S***E on Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2019* I'm perplexed by all the hype on this book. The first story was ok, a bit dark, but kept me interested. It went downhill after that. I know the author was trying to be funny, but it fell short. It's one of the few times I couldn't even finish the book. With so many wonderful books out there and for me, I didn't want to waste anymore time on this one. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/41386862-american-housewife](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/41386862-american-housewife) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-22*