Condition:

Pre-owned, Good. Light general wear from age. No major stains, tears, or missing pages noted. Clean and intact. See photos for details.

Details:

Brand: Our Lady of Perpetual Help Home Auxiliary

Type: Community Church Cookbook

Binding: Spiral Bound

Era: Vintage estimated late 20th century

Origin: Atlanta Georgia USA

Notable Details: Proceeds-supported charitable cookbook tied to hospice care by the Hawthorne Dominican Sisters featuring community-contributed recipes

This spiral-bound community cookbook titled A Labor of Love was produced by the Auxiliary of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Home in Atlanta and reflects a collection of locally contributed recipes tied to a charitable mission supporting hospice care. Books of this type often include regional Southern cooking staples, home-style baking, casseroles, and family recipes that reflect everyday community life rather than commercial publishing trends. The Atlanta connection and religious institutional background give it additional context beyond a standard cookbook, appealing to collectors of church cookbooks, Southern culinary history, and regional Americana. Works well as a functional recipe book, display piece, or addition to a collection of community and charity cookbooks. Pairs naturally with other Southern or church cookbooks, vintage kitchen decor, or as a thoughtful gift for collectors of regional publications.