Elaine Barlow has lost her job and her way. What should she do with the second half of her life, now that the vision that drove the first half is gone? Will she pull herself together before her marriage falls apart? Elaine discovers what so many professionals discovered in the era of corporate downsizing—you are more than what you do.
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By Linda Madl
Oct 15, 2009
"Tenure Track to Mommyville" You’ll enjoy this one. Elaine Barlow has made a bargain with her husband, George. He longs to establish his own veterinary practice, but agrees to work at a temporary position until the end of the year so she can secure the work she wants. How long will George’s patience last? Having lost her academic tenure-track position, Elaine desires another such exalted post. Since she left her job and gave birth to a daughter, she misses her income, her academic expertise has lost value, and her colleagues have sailed off to success. She is faced with errand running, grocery shopping, and entertaining a demanding (but charming) pre-schooler—-a life she never wanted to lead. In search of a new definition of herself, Elaine discovers wisdom in friends, her parents, and a manicurist and uncovers clues that George is seeing someone else. Can Elaine find herself before she loses her marriage? After a slow start, the book is a compelling read. Elaine’s... More > struggles and courage will touch man or woman who has lost a career and unwillingly faced new beginnings. The writing flows, filled with sensitivity and humor and little self-pity. Author Barbara Grosh has done a great job.< Less
