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Getting to 50/50: How working parents can have it all Paperback – 10 Sep 2013

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  • Paperback: 352 pages
  • Publisher: Piatkus (10 Sept. 2013)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0349402361
  • ISBN-13: 978-0349402369
  • Product Dimensions: 15.6 x 2.6 x 23.2 cm
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Too many women think they have to give up the career they love to have a happy family. Getting to 50/50 shows them how to negotiate with bosses and husbands so that everybody wins-including the kids. Highly recommended (Linda Babcock, coauthor of Women Don't Ask and Ask for It)

A tremendously refreshing and insightful read for parents who want to meet their career aspirations and raise balanced, happy children (Alexandria Albers, Managing Director, Morgan Stanley)

Anyone who wants to combine children and careers should read this book (Sheryl Sandberg, COO of Facebook and author of the bestselling Lean In)

When I lived in New York I was introduced to Sharon Meers, a firecracking feminist and former Goldman Sachs Managing Director who co-authored a brilliantly clear-eyed book Getting to 50/50 about the simple necessity of splitting the parenting of children 50/50 if women are going to be able to fully engage with their careers after having kids and if men are going to fully engage with being parents. The book comes out in paperback this September and frankly is so full of smart, practical, honest advice and juicy little insights into contemporary marriage that I'm buying another copy for my girlfriend (Redonline)

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The road map to a great career, a good marriage and a happy family. With a foreword by Sheryl Sandberg, COO of Facebook and author of the bestselling Lean In.

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3.0 out of 5 starsGrammar fascists unite
By sophie on 28 Mar. 2014
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Sorry to bring the average down for a decent book, but I just came across "complimentary" instead of "complementary" (p.129). Were the proof readers having a quick nap at this point? Or is this somehow OK in US English? Grrr....
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5.0 out of 5 stars Must read for every working parent 24 Nov. 2013
By Meredith G. - Published on Amazon.com
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This book is filled with research and suggestions for how to successfully navigate the challenges of sharing work and family responsibilities in a two parent household. This is not the sort of self help book where the first chapter is all you need to read. Tips for returning from maternity leave are in the last chapter!
4.0 out of 5 stars I think this book shared a valuable perspective for married ... 2 July 2014
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I think this book shared a valuable perspective for married couples trying to raise a family & both have careers outside the home.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Good for newer working mothers 18 April 2015
By Kelly Schuknecht - Published on Amazon.com
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As a working mother, I feel like I am supposed to LOVE this book. I did like it, and I enjoyed reading some of the statistics and encouragement for working women, but I'll be honest that I found it a bit dull.

The title of the book is "Getting to 50/50" and on the cover it states "How working couples can have it all by sharing it all and why it's great for your marriage, your career, your kids and you." There are three parts to the book:

Part 1 -- The Good News About Work: Why Two Careers Are Better Than One
Part 2 -- Three Truths to Bust the Myths About Work, Women and Men
Part 3 -- The 50/50 Solution and How to Make It Yours

I found the first part fascinating. It is full of studies and data about why a woman staying home with her children is not necessarily the best thing for the children or her marriage and how one of the most important factors in a child's development is actually the father's involvement (whether or not the mother works outside the home).

The second part is where I started to lose interest. It started to feel a little whiny to me about how women with children are so persecuted in the workplace. I think that's because I personally couldn't identify with many of the examples, although that's actually part of the point -- I probably do experience some of the things the authors describe and I'm just not paying close enough attention.

I was hoping the third part would be a good conclusion and rope me back in, but I found it more tailored to brand new working mothers.

I like that the authors make women think about their own part in the responsibility of the 50/50 split (i.e. communicate with your partner about sharing the responsibilities, don't expect him to read your mind and allow him to do things his way). However, I do think the authors missed an important piece of the whole thing -- i.e. "what happens when your husband is not on board with the 50/50 mentality?"

Overall, I think the book is good. I would recommend it more for newer working mothers who are just starting to navigate this new world of balancing family and career.
5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Have! 1 July 2014
By Salam - Published on Amazon.com
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A book that I wished my parents read. It teaches everyone an essential lesson: a father needs to be with his kids as much as a mother. It tells how to balance work with family. I was glad to see the book agreed that a working mother isn't really a bad thing. But what really got me was when it talked about how a job can affect one's home. It just reminded me of a Dad when he came back from a tough day at work. Honestly, this book should be a requirement for all parents. What are you waiting for? Get it!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Working Families Should Use this as their guide: 24 Oct. 2013
By The Nexwave - Published on Amazon.com
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My family went through real struggles trying to find the balance, especially when our children were really young. We often thought it was not possible for it to get any better and that we just had to "suffer through." I worked crazy hours, traveled a lot around the globe and was up at 3 and 4 am for international conference calls, speaking in hushed tones to not wake up our young ones. If only we had this book; the research is really interesting. I heartily agree that a working mom is a very good thing for the self esteem of children. Excellent advice that can help all working families.
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