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From celebrity mums to everyday mums, why and how mothers stay at work and stay sane and happy. The kids are sick, but the boss needs the presentation on her desk by ten. The parent-child creche brunch can't be missed, yet the business meeting beckons. When the only thing she knows for sure is that her day will bring a new set of challenges and priorities to be juggled, how does a stay-at-work mum do it all? Wendy Sachs, working mother of two, has interviewed women from every walk of life - from celebrities like make-up artist Bobbi Brown and designer Vera Wang, to everyday mums - and uncovered some inspiring answers. For starters, some stay-at-work mums have given up striving for balance; for true happiness and sanity, integration is the real key. Others have discovered that compartmentalization - wearing different hats at different times of day - is the only way to thrive. For all, the psychological, emotional and financial payback of work is what keeps them feeling alive; even if they could afford not to work (and many can afford the choice); they wouldn't have it any other way. Demonstrating that a by-product of having career ambition is a happier marriage and family, "How She Really Does It" will validate the millions of women now attempting to "have it all" or at least some of it all the time. Revealing the keys to staying-at-work, staying sane, staying satisfied and staying at the heart of the family as well, "How She Really Does It" is a modern working woman's handbook.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #580029 in Books
• Published on: 2006-07-06
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 224 pages

Synopsis
From celebrity mums to everyday mums, why and how mothers stay at work and stay sane and happy. The kids are sick, but the boss needs the presentation on her desk by ten. The parent-child creche brunch can't be missed, yet the business meeting beckons. When the only thing she knows for sure is that her day will bring a new set of challenges and priorities to be juggled, how does a stay-at-work mum do it all? Wendy Sachs, working mother of two, has interviewed women from every walk of life - from celebrities like make-up artist Bobbi Brown and designer Vera Wang, to everyday mums - and uncovered some inspiring answers. For starters, some stay-at-work mums have given up striving for balance; for true happiness and sanity, integration is the real key. Others have discovered that compartmentalization - wearing different hats at different times of day - is the only way to thrive. For all, the psychological, emotional and financial payback of work is what keeps them feeling alive; even if they could afford not to work (and many can afford the choice); they wouldn't have it any other way.

Demonstrating that a by-product of having career ambition is a happier marriage and family, "How She Really Does It" will validate the millions of women now attempting to "have it all" or at least some of it all the time. Revealing the keys to staying-at-work, staying sane, staying satisfied and staying at the heart of the family as well, "How She Really Does It" is a modern working woman's handbook.

About the Author
Wendy Sachs is a freelance producer for CNN's "American Morning", and during her career she has covered everything from hour-long legal and investigative stories to breaking news and feature spots. Her stories have earned such honours as an Emmy and an Amnesty International USA Media Spotlight award. Married with two children, she lives in New Jersey, USA.

Customer Reviews

Good for deciding whether to stay at home or return to work after a baby
At first I thought this book was just the journalist writing a justification of her return to work and something that would alleviate the guilt of other working mothers. However, the many interviewees give such varied accounts of how they manage to work and mother that I think it gives quite a balanced view and I would definitely recommend this to anyone considering a return to work after having children. Thought provoking read with some inspirational stories.