Could it be that food molds, floor waxes, and the thread count of sheets are more stimulating than the Securities Act of 1934? For Cheryl Mendelson — a former associate at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom and Debevoise & Plimpton — they are.
Mendelson left the practice of law to spend seven years thoroughly researching housekeeping. This November, her book, Home Comforts: The Art and Science of Keeping House, hit the stands and has been selling like perfectly browned hot cakes. Just days after publication, it made Amazon.com’s top-ten list.
