I've just finished reading the book of the same title and really identified with it. I certainly don't have the same income bracket or high pressure job as Kate Reddy, the main character in the book, but I did understand the frustrations of juggling work and family.
There are days where I feel I don't do my two jobs, motherhood and employee, properly. Then some weeks it works seamlessly well. I'm sure its a feeling shared by most working mums. There was a sentence in the book that said women are now doing men's work, but are still expected to be the doting mother/wife/chief cook/bottle washer. No wonder we are constantly knackered.
I couldn't imagine not working. I enjoy the feeling of independence, providing financially for my family and the work that I do. I also couldn't imagine not being a mother. I love my son so much, but I couldn't do what I do without a very supportive husband.
Anyway, cannot wait for this movie to come out. I've heard some bad reviews, but I'll make up my own mind.
Here is the trailer:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bn_OrhwIidA
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Hmmm...pay to watch a movie about my own life? Or maybe I could just pay people to watch me run around for a day?
Favorite line: 'All those kids' 'I've got two!'. I get this ALL THE TIME!! My work colleagues make me feel like some kind of crazy breeder :P
I've read the book too, funnily enough a colleague handed me the book last year just as i returned to work full time. Not sure i'll love the movie - i usually prefer the book but i'll still go & watch it. Any excuse for a girls night out ;)
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