One of Elle's 32 Best Books to Read This Summer The Ambition Decisions is willing to confront the possibility that perhaps the shape and sum of female ambition offers a better road map for all human beings, men as well as women. The lively and engaging stories that emerge from the authors' interviews add up to a larger point. Why should we all not be able to choose lives that allow for ambition of different kinds at different times? -Anne-Marie Slaughter, New York Times bestselling author of Unfinished Business Every woman who feels paralyzed by her life decisions should read this honest, insightful, and surprising book that explores the challenges of 'working while female'-and provides helpful advice on how to craft the life you want. -Jancee Dunn, author of How Not to Hate Your Husband After Kids Schank and Wallace take readers on a heartfelt journey to discover whether and how it's possible for women to meaningfully combine work and life without losing our sanity, our health, or our souls. The Ambition Decisions reassures us we're not alone in our struggle, offers practical guideposts to forge our own paths, and reminds us that defining and redefining success and ambition on our own terms as we grow and change will light the way forward. -Brigid Schulte, New York Times bestselling author of Overwhelmed Hana and Elizabeth illuminate a truth I wish more ambitious women trying to juggle it all understood: You're not alone and you're not going crazy. You just live in a world that hasn't evolved. -Tiffany Dufu, author of Drop the Ball A fascinating look at how ambition is not easily contained or defined. Schank and Wallace examine broad questions, such as the relationship between passion and work, alongside practical questions . . . Readers of all generations will learn from the authors' road map through life's transitions. -Booklist sakriti opis