Step Aside Super Woman: Career and Family is for Any Woman [Paperback]

Christine Brown-Quinn (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 5, 2010

Editorial Review

"Step Aside Superwoman is a timely reminder that things have changed for women combining an ambitious career with family life. You don't have to be "Superwoman" any more, but you still have to work hard at both sides of life. Christine Brown-Quinn's own experience is entertaining and instructive, and the advice she draws from it will resonate with women of all ages and in every sector. This engaging book is a must-read for working women with caring responsibilities from children to dependent adults."
Lucy McCarraher, Work-Life Balance expert, Author of The Book of Balanced Living & The Real Secret 

Product Description 

Who Said You Can't Have it All?

Educated and ambitious women today are clear about what they want...

Yes, you can say it loudly and not feel guilty or isolated...

I WANT BOTH!

Combining career and family is a fact of life for modern women, resulting from their tremendous progress in education and professional development.

And, the great news is that you don't need to be a Super Woman to get the balance right. It's tough, yes. Rewarding too. But this ultimate juggling act is much easier when you have the right tools.

Christine Brown-Quinn, a high powered career woman and mother, shares over two decades of hard-won advice. Inside this book you will discover how to strike the right balance between career goals and family inspirations using a common set of values, strategies and skill sets.

Christine founded The Female Capitalist to help professional women achieve career-family success while enabling organizations to reap the full benefits of their female talent.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"This engaging book is a must-read for working women with caring responsibilities from children to dependent adults."  --Lucy McCarraher, Work-Life Balance expert, Author of The Book of Balanced Living & The Real Secret

From the Author

If having it all means having a challenging career AND a rewarding family life, then YES, you can have it all. But don't try to do it all! Trust me, that's a recipe for burnout and you're not giving those around you (especially the kids) a chance to shine. My career has benefited from having a family, and my family has benefited from me having a career. I want to share with you some of the secrets I've learned on how to create a balanced and harmonious life.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 194 pages
• Publisher: Bookshaker (November 5, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1907498389
• ISBN-13: 978-1907498381
• Product Dimensions: 5 x 0.4 x 8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,613,624 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Inspired by 20+ years of balancing a high-powered career in international finance with an active family life, Christine founded The Female Capitalist™ in 2010. Through her consultancy practice Christine is committed to helping professional women achieve career-family success, as well as helping organizations reap the full benefits of female talent. Her book - Step Aside Super Woman Career & Family is for Any Woman colorfully reveals how to strike the right balance between career goals and family aspirations, using a common set of values, strategies and skill sets.

Christine has an undergraduate degree in Foreign Languages from Georgetown University (Cum Laude) and an MBA in International Business from George Washington University (Beta Gamma Sigma scholar). She is also a tutor for Georgetown's Graduate Program in International Management at Oxford University, as well as a speaker and workshop facilitator for businesses, universities and professional networks. See www.christinebrown-quinn.com for more info.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars Stick with it March 2, 2013

By Michele d.

Format:Paperback

Wish I had read Christine's book a few years earlier. She hit home the idea that having a career and a family is a strength rather than a weakness, both personally as well as professionally. If this book can stop even one accomplished career women from leaving their field - and the temptation is always there- then Christine has added another accomplishment to her list. A great read for the good days - and even better one for the bad!

5.0 out of 5 stars Thank You! March 29, 2012

By Justine Cooper

Format:Paperback

Thank you Christine; your energy, honesty and humour have enabled me to feel that it's not only ok to continue developing myself professionally through the journey of motherhood, but to truly believe that it can nourish and benefit everyone involved. I now keep your book in my handbag, so that I can immerse myself when I have those wobbly moments. And I just loved the acknowledgement that it is all a continuum; as a mother of two daughters and one step-daughter this truth has kept me sane.

5.0 out of 5 stars You Don't Have To Be Superwoman! November 23, 2011

By Nikki Hutchison

Format:Paperback

You don't have to be superwoman! This book is a must read for every woman who frequently feels guilty for wanting it all. What a refreshing book and finally one which puts life into perspective and doesn't make you feel guilty to want both a family and a career. This book confirmed to me that I'm not alone and that whilst it isn't easy to raise a family and maintain career success it can be achieved. Thank you Christine for sharing your story, truly an inspiration I was able to relate to many of the situations you've experience.