{"product_id":"the-motherhood-manifesto-what-americas-moms-want-and-what-to-do-about-it-paperback","title":"The Motherhood Manifesto: What America's Moms Want -- And What to Do about It - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJoan Blades\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eKristin Rowe-Finkbeiner\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWomen shouldn't be discriminated against simply because they are mothers . . . but they are! \u003ci\u003eThe Motherhood Manifesto\u003c\/i\u003e shares the heartfelt 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 captures what it means to be a mother in America today. This groundbreaking book also celebrates the successes of companies that have discovered the value of good family policies, families who are making it work, model childcare programs, and legislation that supports families.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJoan Blades\u003c\/b\u003e is a co-founder of moveon.org and was chosen as one of \u003ci\u003eMs. Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e's \"Women of the Year\" in 2003 She was the cofounder with husband Wes Boyd of Berkeley Systems. She is the author of \u003ci\u003eMediate Your Divorce\u003c\/i\u003e and co-wrote \u003ci\u003eThe Divorce Book\u003c\/i\u003e. Blades lives in Northern California. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eKristin Rowe-Finkbeiner\u003c\/b\u003e works as a consultant and researcher in the field of environmental policy and political strategy. She is the author of \u003ci\u003eThe F-Word: Feminism in Jeopardy\u003c\/i\u003e and writes frequently about public policy, health and new feminism. Rowe-Finkbeiner lives in Washington.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 244\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.69 x 8.18 x 5.54 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 18, 2006\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51751134888224,"sku":"9781560258841","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/12d7a638b841b11c55ac3efbe07b225f.webp?v=1779965256","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-motherhood-manifesto-what-americas-moms-want-and-what-to-do-about-it-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}