Delightfully smart and heartbreakingly poignant, Allison Pearson's smash debut novel has exploded onto bestseller lists as "The national anthem for working mothers." Hedge-fund manager, wife, and mother of two, Kate Reddy manages to juggle nine currencies in five time zones and keep in step with the Teletubbies. But when she finds herself awake at 1:37 a.m. in a panic over the need to produce a homemade pie for her daughter's school, she has to admit her life has become unrecognizable. With panache, wisdom, and uproarious wit, I Don't Know How She Does It brilliantly dramatizes the dilemma of every working mom.
Kate ReddySeries
This series humorously and honestly explores the demanding life of a modern working mother. It follows a woman juggling a high-powered career in global finance with raising a family and children. The narrative captures the relentless struggle against time famine, exhaustion, and guilt, alongside the unexpected joys and absurdities of daily life. It offers a sharp, ironic look at the dilemmas faced by women at the turn of the 21st century.


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How Hard Can It Be?
- 480 pages
- 17 hours of reading
Kate Reddy is counting down the days until she is fifty, but not in a good way.