Book description
A victim of time famine, thirty-five-year-old Kate counts seconds like other women count calories. As she runs between appointments, through her head spools the crazy tape-loop of every high-flying mother's life- client reports, bouncy castles, Bob The Builder, transatlantic phone calls, dental appointments, pelvic floor exercises, flights to New York,…
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Hedge fund manager Kate Reddy is keeping plenty of plates spinning while struggling to maintain her sanity as a mom and make it in “a man’s world.” For some, a day in Kate’s life might be anxiety-inducing (hence the title!), but for those who’ve lived it, it’s maddeningly accurate.
I read this novel before work-life balance became a popular catchphrase, and as much as we may think society has evolved, Kate’s day-to-day is probably still far more relatable than it should be.
From Liz's list on harried heroines we can’t help but root for.
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