There are many books on the market today dealing with the theme of work/life balance and this is one of the very best. Because 'Get a Life' is not just about the balance between life and work, but looks at how we attempt to balance every aspect of our lives, it is as valid for the full-time mother or recently retired as it is for the busy executive.
Nicholas Bate is a rigorous but humane author; he understands the challenges that face all of us as we try to juggle our commitments, but he never lets us off the hook. His book is full of inspiring and practical ideas for getting the most out of our lives as, expanding the 'compass point' concept from his first book 'Being the Best', he helps us find the direction we are seeking as well as the methods we can use to get where we want to be.
If I only read one personal development book this year, this would be the one.