Maternal Optimism: Forging Positive Paths through Work and Motherhood

by Jamie Ladge, Danna Greenberg

Every working mother's path is unique and should be celebrated, not lamented. Yet all too frequently, working mothers are presented with advice, rules to follow or guidelines as if all women's experiences are the same and a one-size-fits-all solution is appropriate. Maternal Forging Positive Paths through Work and Motherhood aims to provide readers with stories and research that support the notion of women owning and feeling confident in the choices they make, as they navigate a complex series of work and family transitions. This book challenges the impulse to reduce work/life challenges to a single point in time, such as the decision to return to work after the birth of a child; instead, it recognizes that work and family decisions are anything but stagnant. They shift as life and career shift and are often filled with unpredictable events.

By understanding and anticipating these shifts, working mothers can develop the resiliency they need at home and at work. This book is a resource for all professional women as they approach the difficulties and the joys of growing a family and a career.

272 pages, Hardcover

Published June 24, 2019

Reviews

[Rowan · Rating 1 out of 5]

One of the worst books on motherhood I’ve had the displeasure of reading. During the course of my pregnancy I’ve been trying to read up on maternity and as such have now read quite a few comparable titles. Jamie Ladge by far takes the cake for least engaging prose, least helpful content and worst approach to motherhood. Terrible. Would not recommend to anyone