How Hard Can It Be?
How Hard Can It Be? by Allison Pearson, published by Borough Press on September 18, 2017, is a humorous and insightful exploration of modern life through the eyes of Kate Reddy. In this edition, spanning 480 pages, Kate navigates the complexities of juggling her teenage children, aging parents, and a return to the workplace, all while facing the challenges of approaching fifty. The narrative captures the essence of her struggles and triumphs, resonating with readers who find themselves in similar life stages.
In this novel, readers will discover Kate’s journey as she confronts the realities of midlife, including feelings of invisibility and the pressures of family life. As she attempts to balance her responsibilities, the reemergence of an old flame adds further complexity to her situation. How Hard Can It Be? delves into themes of self-discovery and the quest for personal fulfillment, making it a relatable tale for anyone who has ever felt like they are losing themselves in the demands of everyday life.
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Kate Reddy is back! The follow-up to the international bestseller I Don’t Know How She Does It, the novel that defined modern life for women everywhere. This time she’s juggling teenagers, ageing parents and getting back into the workplace, and every page will have you laughing and thinking: It’s not just me.
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Kate Reddy is counting down the days until she is fifty, but not in a good way. Fifty, in Kate’s mind, equals invisibility. And with hormones that have her in shackles, teenage children who need her there but won’t talk to her and ailing parents who aren’t coping, Kate is in the middle of a sandwich that she isn’t even allowed to eat because of the calories.
She’s back at work after a big break at home, because somebody has to bring home the bacon now that her husband Rich has dropped out of the rat race to master the art of mindfulness. But just as Kate is finding a few tricks to get by in her new workplace, her old client and flame Jack reappears – complicated doesn’t even begin to cover it.
How Hard Can It Be? is a coming of age story for turning fifty. It’s about so much more than a balancing act; it’s about finding out who you are and what you need to feel alive when you’ve got used to being your own last priority. And every page will leave you feeling that there’s a bit of Kate Reddy in all of us.
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