How She Really Does It: Secrets of
Successful Stay-at-Work Moms by
Wendy Sachs
Not A How-To Manual
A book that many mothers...might find to be a life-saver. Or, more
accurately, a sanity-saver. (USA Today) Yes, some women are opting out
of their careers, taking an off-ramp, and heading home to raise their
babies. But millions of us cannot afford to make that choice. And millions
more choose to work because we love our careers. So how are women
holding on to financially necessary or stimulating and rewarding careers
and still being engaged mothers? Wendy Sachs, journalist and mother of
two, set out to find whats really happening at the intersection of
motherhood and work today. Based on her in-depth interviews with
mothers from diverse backgrounds, How She Really Does It explores the
creative and courageous ways in which stay-at- work moms are making it
happen. Here are the moms next door-as well as lawyers, doctors,
entrepreneurs, fashion designers, journalists, and television personalities-
who are navigating the everyday work/home conflicts, and, yes, dealing

with the guilt. Through it all, they are empowered career women and
caring, present mothers. A modern working womans survival guide, How
She Really Does It will give you hope that even if you cant have it all, you
can have at least some of it all of the time.
Personal Review: How She Really Does It: Secrets of
Successful Stay-at-Work Moms by Wendy Sachs
What I loved about this book is that she clearly expressed so many
feelings that I have had over the last 3 years of being a professional,
working mom. She covers all the aspects of my life; kids, husband, work!
And, while there are some tips on how to effectively organize time, etc. this
book is really just about helping me feel like I'm not alone. I was so happy
to read that other women have experienced all the exact same feelings
and frustrations as myself.
This book is really targeted towards professional women who work. She
does not have a lot of empathy or understanding for stay at home mom's
(she believes it's hypocritical to get a high level degree and then decide not
to work anymore), so if this would offend you, don't read this book. For me,
it was perfect because I tend to agree, but it's not something all moms
agree on. Also, the research presented is strongly supportive of working
and does not present research to support mom's staying at home. In that
sense it is one-sided. However, for a mom who does work a lot and wants
to feel validated it's wonderful.
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