I Don't Know How She Does It

In this sharply funny and poignant novel, Allison Pearson explores the challenges of working motherhood through the life of Kate Reddy, a hedge-fund manager juggling the demands of her high-powered career and her responsibilities as a mother of two. As Kate navigates the complexities of her dual roles, she reveals the humorous and often painful realities faced by many women striving for balance. With a blend of irony and insight, the story highlights the comic deceptions and emotional turmoil of working mothers at the dawn of the twenty-first century.