Chasing Superwoman: A Working Mom’s Adventures in Life and Faith

Susan M. DiMickele
David C. Cook (2010)
ISBN 9781434764621
Reviewed by Carol Hoyer, PhD, for Reader Views (07/10)


Author Susan M. DiMickele obviously reads working mother’s minds- she is very insightful, shares her experiences and relates to her faith that carries her through. Many mom’s feel the same way the author does- there just isn’t enough time in the day to do all we want to do. We experience guilt feelings, doubt and wonder why God gives us so much to handle.

DiMickele’s ability to bring humor into her book makes readers feel relaxed and not judged. She shares her story of being a Lady Lawyer and Devoted Mom while still trying to please others, especially God.

No working mother can be all to everyone and once you read this book you will realize that your family and faith will not suffer if you work outside the home. Having taken off my “cape” years ago I finally feel free- it is not an easy task, even when your children are grown.  There are generations of “Superwomen,” in the world. We often model after them or wish we could be like them. But the main message I got from this book was “be true to yourself and trust in the Lord.” Not everyone is spiritual, and I do think that the author talks about this. The higher power is what keeps you motivated and going when you just want the world to go away.  As the author has shown in her book, she has a great support system of family and friends. That is important to have a good support system to talk sense into you when you feel so lost. She spends a lot of time talking about unconditional love, which is very important in our lives. No one is perfect- everyone makes mistakes, but we learn from them.

This is a must read for all mothers- whether they work outside the home or are stay at home moms. Stay at home moms work just as much and must multi-task. “Chasing Superwoman” is a book I recommended to my college psychology students as it is very insightful and really tells readers it is okay to not be everything to everyone.

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