Earlier this week I posted a review of a novel about a woman who went back to work after taking a few years off to stay home with her son. I know that is a situation that many of us face, whether we go back to work because of financial necessity, a desire to keep up our career skills, personal satisfaction or a combination of these.
In Baby Steps: The Path from Motherhood to Career, Diane Lang has addressed all these key areas in an understanding and gracious way. Reading the book is like receiving advice from a wise and gentle friend. In writing the book, Diane Lang interviewed many working moms. One of the things that she realized was that by definition, 
a working mom (or a new mom contemplating returning to work) is short on time. Because of this, she intentionally kept the book short. As a child I always selected the longest books possible so that I got the biggest bang for my buck, but as an adult, I agree with her philosophy. In this 56-page book, every word counts.
If you are still weighing your options, this book will help you decide if indeed it is time for you to go back to work. If it is, Ms. Lang gives several options that you might not have considered that have worked for some of the women who she interviewed. She covers the resume, the interview, and that transition period from home to work that is full of mixed emotions.
The author has donated two copies. If you’d like to win, please leave a comment. We will post the winners on Thursday, January 24. You can buy a copy of the book through Bent Tree Press.
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Loved the book. If I win I would be passing it on to my wonderful daughter-in-law. She is a stay at home mom at the moment and has her hands full with a 1 year old and 2 year old. I was also a stay at home mom and loved every moment and would not change how I did that. Also am glad that I took time to enjoy my sons when they were little.
Annie B Lawrence
Author Love’s Secret
wow – sounds like a fantastic read, and one i could use right now, as I’m seriously thinking it’s time to go back to work, but am scared about jumping back into the workforce.
yes please!
It sounds like a book I would love to read as I am in the middle of deciding whether to go back to the corporate world.
How timely – I could really use this book right now.
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Great Book
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Wow!!
I’d be interested in what nontraditional ideas she has.
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I would love to win this for my friends in Australia who just had their first baby…a baby boy.
Thanks and Happy 2008!!
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I’d love to win this and give it to a friend of mine.
I consider myself a sahm but I do work 4 hrs a week. I am thinking of stopping all together and being hoome with my lil girl. 4 hrs may not be alot but I have such anxiety every night before I work. I would love to read this book for some insight.
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Well needed by a lot of moms in todays society – darned if you work, darned if you don’t.
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~Danielle
I would love this book, as I am trying to go back to work and my son is 8 weeks old.
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I’m definitely going to need this! I’ve already been off work for 4 years with my first son, and now have a newborn!
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I work outside of the home already, but am always looking for ways to make this work better for us – any advice would be a big help, since yes, I am VERY short on time.
I’d love this bc I am getting ready to have to go back to work now. I feel lost!!
Always welcome additional insight to motherhood.
Thanks for the contest
This book would certainly come in handy when it’s time to start thinking about my future and what I want to focus on – a huge decision!
this would be a good read for a friend of mine.
I am a SAHM right now but will probably enter the workforce again at some point. Would love this book.
Thanks!
I’d love to win this for my nephew.
I know someone who could use this book.
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What a marvelous book. A very useful one,also! Please enter me in your contest. I appreciate it…..Cindi
This looks like a great read!
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January 17, 2008 at 3:07 pm
Sounds like something I could use now.
perfect timing – thanks for a great giveaway!
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This looks like an awesome book for new parents and moms. Would love to win this one. thanks.
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Wow! Are you possibly spying on me???!! I have been filing out applications and sending out resumes for two months now with very few bites. It’s so frustrating because everyone sees the lag in my work history and doesn’t want to give me a chance.
I feel like when they read it they think it screams ” I’m a mom and I won’t really be able to dedicate myself to your company” and then I get a nice polite rejection. so.frustrating.it’s.unreal.
Ahhh…Looks like a read I am needing soon!! Thanks…
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I would love to win this book. Very relavant topic!
enter me please and thanks for offering it
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I’m interested! This is a dilemma that so many moms face!
My daughter just gave birth to her first child 5 days ago this would be a good read for her, thanks and good luck to everyone
Hi, I would love to read this. I’ve been thinking about how I’m going to re-enter the workforce!
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This would be a great read. I never imagined myself as a SAHM but here I am in month 19 and I am tempted to go back, but also unsure if I want to ‘miss out’ on all the amazing things I get to experience as a SAHM. I’d love to read this. Thanks!
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I need this. Help.
Just moments before reading this blog entry, I was pondering what to do with my career or lack thereof.
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this book so sounds like something my heart needs right now. I have heartburn every day with this decision. thanks for a great review also!
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I’m a mom trying to get a job, would be great!
I’d love to win this book. I also posted about it on my blog (http://www.goodiesformom.com)
Pick me! I am working on my master’s and deciding if I will return to working fulltime next year or stay home with my little guy until he starts Kindergarten.
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Holy cow! were you reading my mind??? I am thrilled that I have stayed home with my lovely daughter, but I know I have to start thinking about going back to work. I just don’t know how to do it. I could REALLY use this book (I am sure my hubby thinks so, too!)
This would be a great book for my daughter to read as she just had a baby.
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Want to win this so badly as gift for dear friend. THANKS
I am facing that situation for next year after staying home and homeschooling for the last 3 years. Sounds like a good read.
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I am a bookworm and I love reading books about career development and motherhood. So this fits the bill.
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Thank you for considering me for this book!!!
This isn’t something I’m facing yet, but I have a friend who is that I’d love to share this with.
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I have been a stay-at-home-mom for 13 years now. Next year, my youngest will be in school full time and I need to get myself back into the work force. This book sounds like a great way for me to get information on just how to do this.
I would love to win this for my sister in law who is expecting her first baby, and wondering how to balance her job and a new baby.
I’d love to learn from this book!
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This would definately be very helpful when thinking about going back to work!
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Good Luck All
I’m a working Mom. (DH is a SAHD).
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