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Ambitious Like a Mother

Why Prioritizing Your Career Is Good for Your Kids
Summary:

The book challenges the societal expectation that mothers should prioritize their children over their careers, arguing that women can be both ambitious professionals and good parents. It provides evidence and personal anecdotes to support the idea that children can benefit from having a mother who is fulfilled and engaged in her work.

Key points:

1. Redefining Success: Lara Bazelon suggests working mothers define success on their own terms, focusing on personal and professional fulfillment instead of trying to "have it all."

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