I Know How She Does It

How did mothers who are successful in high-level careers manage their time so they can get to the office early and leave late? Vanderkam’s in-depth interviews with 25 working women reveal the secrets of a woman whose life feels balanced. A lawyer or corporate executive, psychologist or sociologist--they all had stories to tell, suggestions to make, and wisdom to pass along. Busy Bliss is the result of this global conversation among remarkably similar women who enjoy highly satisfying lives: high-powered careers, a devoted spouse and happy children, rewarding extracurricular activities, healthy friendships and civic commitments. With her training in psychology and sociology, Vanderkam compares these women’s experiences with national time-use statistics to identify how they do it all so well.