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Monday, May 08, 2006

The Motherhood Manifesto Author: By Joan Blades and Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner Publisher: Nation Books ASIN: 1560258845

About This Book

"The Motherhood Manifesto: What America's Moms Want - and What To Do About It" argues that women shouldn't be discriminated against simply because they are mothers. The authors believe that there is a silent crisis in America's mothers and families are in trouble. A full quarter of families with children under six live in poverty, at least 9 million children don't have any health care and far too many parents can't afford to stay home with sick children.

Working toward common sense family-friendly policies like those covered in "The Motherhood Manifesto" will help all families and get our leaders on board to  support common sense family-friendly policies that protect and invest in mothers, children and families.

The Motherhood Manifesto shares the stories of mothers in America who dream of jobs with flexibility and benefits, mothers who can't afford their children's health and childcare expenses and mothers who, time and time again, are penalized for raising a new generation. From professional women who hit the maternal wall, to childcare workers who can't afford quality care for their own children, this book presents an alarming viewpoint on what it means to be a mother in America today.

The Motherhood Manifesto also celebrates the successes of companies that have good family policies, families who make childrearing work, model childcare programs and legislation that supports families.