"A practical, commonsense approach for mothers, this book is not filled with doom and gloom scenarios about stay-at-home moms, nor does it offer a litany of rosy-colored mother-to-CEO success stories. Rather, the authors examine every conceivable angle and obstacle to help mothers make the best decisions possible before leaving a job, during their time away, and once they decide to return to work. The wisdom in this book comes from career counselors, economists, employers, and some high-profile working mothers such as Ann Richards, Maria Shriver, and Karen Hughes. The authors distill the wisdom of the experts and the many high-profile women who have been there into a three-tiered battle plan to help any woman get through this life-changing process and come out ahead."