Reinventing Ourselves After Motherhood: How Former Career Women Refocus Their Personal and Professional Lives After the Birth of a Child

Susan Lewis

Contemporary Publishing Company, 1999 - Family & Relationships - 272 pages

Susan Lewis explores the hows and whys of making the decision to halt or alter a career and the ramifications that may result. From reidentifying oneself among peers to the changing relationship with one's spouse, Lewis uses insightful anecdotes, humor, and compassion to help women cope and ultimately thrive during this challenging transition.

Contents

• CHAPTER: 3
• CHAPTER: 17
• CHAPTER THREE: 35

About the author

Susan Lewis was born on August 10, 1956 in England. In addition to her 27 novels she has written an autobiographical memoir entitled, Just One More Day. She was nominated fo rthe Romantic Novelists' Association Romantic Novel of the Year award in 2002 and 2005. Susan attended The Red Maids' School of Bristol, England. She worked several temporary secretarial positions including one at Thames Television. It was there that she asked the controller what it takes to be a success. He replied with the advice of "Oh go away and write something". She wrote her first novel, A Class Apart, in 1988. Since then she has published 27 novels. Her titles include: Dance While You Can, Darkest Longings, Obsession, Summer Madness, and Stolen.

Bibliographic information

• Title: Reinventing Ourselves After Motherhood: How Former Career Women Refocus Their Personal and Professional Lives After the Birth of a Child
• Author: Susan Lewis
• Publisher: Contemporary Publishing Company, 1999
• ISBN: 0809223759, 9780809223756
• Length: 272 pages
• Subjects: Family & Relationships / Parenting / General; Family & Relationships / Parenting / Motherhood