Comeback Moms: How to Leave Work, Raise Children, and Restart Your Career Even if You Haven't Had a Job in Years (Hardcover)

by Monica Samuels (Author), J.C. Conklin (Author)

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly
While it's arguable that women can have both a career and children at once with some degree of success, many like Samuels, an attorney, prefer to focus on one at a time, and decide to become stay-at-home moms. But that doesn't mean that they can't return to the work they love. The key, according to Samuels and co-author Conklin, is laying the groundwork for your comeback long before leaving a job. "By planning, we mean decide, as much as you can, what you want: are you gong back to work? Do you want to try part time? Do you want to work on special projects occasionally? Do you want to work with the company again in the future?" All options are viable, given realistic expectations and sound exit and re-entry strategies, and all are thoroughly examined here in a practical and candid manner. Whatever decision a woman makes, Samuels says that those who have the courage to create a path that works for them will find "opportunity to become something else, something new-a mother who knows she doesn't have to do it all, all at once."
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Review

“Comeback Moms is loaded with practical tips from high-powered women who have dropped out and then reentered the workforce . . . refreshingly no-nonsense.” —Fortune

“A must-read for both women and men seeking to manage career and family successfully.”
—Representative Dianne White Delisi

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 272 pages
• Publisher: Broadway (May 9, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0767922425
• ISBN-13: 978-0767922425
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.6 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.1 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #913,189 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Insightful and Informative, August 13, 2006

By	Robin - See all my reviews

I bought this book after reading a very favorable recommendation for it ([...]/2006/06). Although I normally don't invest in books like this, I found it intriguing and relevant to my life so I got it.

This book is filled with excellent advice on how to tackle balancing career goals with the needs of a family and covers almost every topic imaginable in the process. I especially enjoyed the tone in which the information is presented using humor and anecdotes to make many of its points, but still providing a tremendous amount of insight and valuable information. It is exactly what I was hoping to find - - informative, yet enjoyable to read.

I must say I was surprised to find an Amazon review of this book that suggested it was "patronizing." As a wife, mother, and student I found the information to be very applicable to most women I know. I see this book as being addressed primarily to women who spent a great deal of time and effort pursuing their education and careers prior to becoming wives and mothers. Their families and friends expected them to continue with the dreams they talked about as young girls and they are not used to hearing them now put the role of wife and mother as number one. I found the book to be an excellent look at life from that perspective, and although it is a great read for anyone, it is particularly relevant to that group of women. Thankfully, there are many such women out there. These women want to put their families first for a time and then get back out in the work place to pursue the careers they love.

Bravo! I'm glad to see there is something out there for us too!!!

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars MUST READ!, July 24, 2006

By	Jamie (TX) - See all my reviews

I love this book!!! It's loaded with great information yet entertaining and easy to read. I've read similar books and articles but found them pretty dull. I'm not that interested in reading a lot of studies and surveys. With kids to look after, I don't have a lot of time for that. I just like a book with practical information that gets right down to business. This book does just that. I highly recommend it!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars So Helpful!, July 31, 2006

By	Kelly McBrayer (Brentwood, TN) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is a terrific book for any woman considering leaving the workforce, as well as for those who already have done so. Specifically, the section on "How to Shore Up your Finances" covers many helpful topics -- for both pre and post baby arrival, and gives great suggestions for monetary savings and other often overlooked financial considerations. Additionally, the chapters on "Part-time" work and "Entrepreneurs" gave me insight, encouragement and *confidence* for pursuing the many opportunities that are still possible for each of us.

With delicate humor and targeted advice, this book made me realize that I'm not alone in my feelings and experiences in deciding to stay home. Comeback Moms is a wonderful reference and a valuable resource!