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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.
M.HEFFERON says
GREAT GREAT GREAT BOOK SHE NAILS IT
Colleen Palat says
What a valuable book. Please count me in! 🙂
Julie Donahue says
I’m a working Mom. (DH is a SAHD).
Timothy Selig says
Good Luck All
tracy holcomb says
this would be great, enter me too, please..
Lily Kwan says
Please enter me into the contest. Thanks!
Stacie says
I’d love a copy!
Timothy Sternberg says
Loved the book.
Talitha Lee says
Enter me please!
John says
My Wife and I saw this site and She would really love to get this book we have 3 kids and one more on the way Thanks I hope I win
Tiffany G says
What an awesome book
CLEMENS says
Thanks for the great contest—Please enter me!!!
Bobbye F says
Sounds like a great book!
Veronica Garrett says
I would love to win this fantastic book
Marie Noguerole says
Sounds like a great read…count me in.
Grace says
Good luck!
Cheryl A. Witwer says
Would love to win we have 3 new mothers in our family trying to find their way.
shawna f says
What a great book…would love to win!!
C Duran says
Looks like a great book!
Samantha D. says
This looks interesting!
Jeanine Price says
Nice book! Thanks for the giveaway!
Jennifer Barr says
would love to win a copy 🙂
Kristina says
This would definately be very helpful when thinking about going back to work!
Ed Nemmers says
Sweet niblets!
philip halter says
enter me please
Rachel Prieto says
what a great book. thanks for giving it away on this great site. 🙂
Elizabeth McFee says
I’d love to learn from this book!
leslee says
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.
Tari Lawson says
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.
Elizabeth G says
Please enter me – thanks!
reeva says
count me in!
trudee says
great book
Christina Gould says
Sounds interesting!
Michelle Rosborough says
great book
Katherine Dunn says
I would love to read this! Thanks 🙂
Stephen Alexander says
I hope I win.
Jim Cincinello says
Thank you for the chance to win.
John MacDonald says
Great idea. Enter me please.
Cassie says
sounds like a great book to read filled with very useful information
Connie says
This is great timing for me, it is what I am struggling with right now and would love some great advice! Financially would love to win it vs buying it….
Carol Drury says
what a great prize!!!!! and a great idea!
Jacqueline Odejimi says
I really need this.
Deanna says
I’m trying to get back to work–I need this!
Lisa Taylor says
nice thanks
Denise says
I could use this!
tammy b says
i need this book!
Elaine Conte says
What a great book!
Katherine Frazier says
very nice book
Karen Matlock says
please enter me!
Mary says
I want!
Erica G says
I need the motivation to go back. It is scay.
Anthony Hedden says
Enter me
Audrey b says
Sounds like a book good for all of us moms so please enter me.
Monte says
yes please!
Desmond says
Count me in!
Debbie Criss says
My daughter would love it.
Michele Poynter says
pick me please
Jenn says
What a great book!!!
Bhavana says
Enter me please. Thanks!
claudette flanigan says
I would love to present this to my daughter-in-law
Lisa Fosses says
I could use this book
taryn says
Sounds like a great book!
Grace says
Looks like a great read, please count me in!
Megan Sylvester says
As the mom of three girls under three, I need this book.
Rosanne Morrison says
What a great book for women these days
Becca says
This isn’t something I’m facing yet, but I have a friend who is that I’d love to share this with.
Nikki Evans says
Thank you for considering me for this book!!!
John Mah says
im interested in this !
jessie says
thanks for the giveaways- please enter me!
Mommy Cracked says
Looks like a great read! Count me in, too!
Patty P. says
Sounds like an interesting read. Enter me please.
marcella hugentobler says
GREAT GIFT FOR MY GRANDDAUGHTER WHO IS A NEW MOM.
Jennifer says
Please enter me and thanks!
Sylvia says
Looks like a very interesting book.
Patti says
Looks like a great read!
Natalie says
I’d love a copy of it. 🙂
Dave R says
Count me in.
Linda Lansford says
lol to all
Barbara Fox says
My daughter in law would love this.
Kathy Conley says
I would like to win
Deb Piper says
My daughter is pregnant with her first baby & I’d love to win this for her!
Leah B says
My neice is expecting her first. This would be a wonderful gift for her.
hetal gandhi says
Wonderful book
DoubleHappiness says
I am a bookworm and I love reading books about career development and motherhood. So this fits the bill.
veronica sandberg says
want to win this
Susan Chester says
My daughter could use this.
hope says
I am facing that situation for next year after staying home and homeschooling for the last 3 years. Sounds like a good read.
Sharon Jones says
Want to win this so badly as gift for dear friend. THANKS
Sarah says
enter me!
David Bertolo says
This would be a great book for my daughter to read as she just had a baby.
Gina says
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!) 🙂
Stephen Saunders says
enter me too 🙂
Kari Follett says
sounds very interesting
tanyetta says
please, count me in. thank you 🙂
Miranda Allen says
please enter me thanks
Angela says
I would absolutely know how to do this! LOL
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Sarah Stern says
This sounds like a book I need to read!
Jocelyn G. says
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.
Lois says
I’d love to win this book. I also posted about it on my blog (http://www.goodiesformom.com)
Christine E. says
I’m a mom trying to get a job, would be great!
Megan says
Sounds like a great read!
emily says
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!
Shannon says
Oh, This book will be great for me.
bob keck says
Looks like a helpful book.
Tammy Lucier says
I love this!
Beverley Justice says
Looks great!
ter says
Just moments before reading this blog entry, I was pondering what to do with my career or lack thereof.
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Teresa M says
I need this. Help.
Majida says
Sounds like a good read. 🙂
joni chadwell says
VERY NICE
Carol Ezovski says
Sounds like a wonderful book. Count me in.
DARIJA says
Please enter me in this one
Linda Moeller says
I’ll take it!!!
christopher h says
love to win this
Kathy Scott says
I love to read. Please and thank you.
Shari says
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!
Brooke says
Please randomly select me!!
Heather says
This is something that I will eventually need to go through so I’d love to read it.
jesy says
Sounds like GREAT reading
Kristin says
Looks great count me in!!
Brandi says
I’d love to read the book. Please enter me in the contest.
Christine Saulter says
Hi, I would love to read this. I’ve been thinking about how I’m going to re-enter the workforce!
Brenda Howard says
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
Stephanie says
I’m interested! This is a dilemma that so many moms face!
Shelly says
This book sounds really interesting.
valerie mabrey says
enter me please and thanks for offering it
Terry says
I would love to win this book. Very relavant topic!
SUSAN VARNEY says
sounds like a great read
Susanne says
Ahhh…Looks like a read I am needing soon!! Thanks…
Chris says
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.
Susan Smith says
Count me in
Dan Smith says
Please enter me
Midwest Texan says
I’d love to win a free copy! Sign me up!
Mickey Anderson says
This looks like an awesome book for new parents and moms. Would love to win this one. thanks.
Mel says
Sounds interesting! Would love to be entered in!
angie g. says
perfect timing – thanks for a great giveaway!
TheAngelForever says
Sounds like something I could use now.
Bree says
This looks like a great read!
Cindi Hoppes says
What a marvelous book. A very useful one,also! Please enter me in your contest. I appreciate it…..Cindi
john iavarone says
would love to win this.
Denise says
Sounds like something I need to read! 🙂 Count me in!
Rhonda T says
I would love to read this!
Carissa Davis says
I know someone who could use this book.
linda says
I’d love to win this for my nephew.
Elaine says
I am a SAHM right now but will probably enter the workforce again at some point. Would love this book.
Thanks!
jessica says
this would be a good read for a friend of mine.
Cindy says
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!
Lesha says
Thanks for the contest 🙂
Double Happiness says
Always welcome additional insight to motherhood.
Christy Edwards says
I’d love this bc I am getting ready to have to go back to work now. I feel lost!! 🙂
RC says
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.
Danielle S says
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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Annette says
Enter me, please.
ayla says
I would love this book, as I am trying to go back to work and my son is 8 weeks old.
Danielle says
Enter me please! This sounds like an awesome read. Thanks!
~Danielle 🙂
Ana says
Cool. Enter me.
Maja Meza says
very neat
Amanda says
Well needed by a lot of moms in todays society – darned if you work, darned if you don’t.
Angel says
nice prize
Karen Gonyea says
Enter Me Please !!
Shannon Baas says
This looks good.
kelley says
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.
jenna says
I’d love to win this and give it to a friend of mine.
Racheal says
Count me in
Carolyn Correira says
I would love to win this for my friends in Australia who just had their first baby…a baby boy. 😉 Thanks and Happy 2008!!
Mama Zen says
I would definitely like to read this!
Angela C says
Wow, this book looks awesome! I’m in!
Meg says
Sounds excellent. Count me in.
margaret herrin says
Nice prize.
Danielle says
Sounds like a good read. I hope I get picked.
Rebecca Peters says
I would like this..
Bess says
Oh, this sounds great! Please count me in! 🙂
brandy w says
great book
Shannon says
I’d be interested in what nontraditional ideas she has.
James Jenkins says
Wow!!
Judith Rachmani says
GREAT IDEA!
Kathy says
Great Book
Donna Coughlin says
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.
emily says
How timely – I could really use this book right now.
Bonita says
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.
Tara Robertson says
yes please!
Jill H. says
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.
Annie B Lawrence says
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
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