My mother was an insurance executive and we had a housekeeper. I did not learn the art s of housekeeping at home. As a newlywed, I taught myself to cook with the aid of The Joy of Cooking. I am an excellent cook! At one time, I was a partner in a catering company. However I am NOT good at mopping floors and will never be. That is not a skill I am interested in learning. I would rather cook for others to be able to pay someone to mop for me.
I don’t like housework either really.
I received the paperback version as a wedding present. About ten or so years ago, we found a hardcover version on sale. My original Joy of Cooking was in tatters. :)