It was interesting to read these women's perspective on such a wide range of topics: race, gender, ambition, etc. Each of these powerful, well-known women offers her point of view in essays that gives the reader glimpses into their own lives and struggles.

This is an excellent collection of essays that span several professional fields and personal experiences. Some of the essays made me laugh, some of them made me seethe with second-hand anger and frustration, but all of them made me think about my own experiences with ambition. It's not a perfect book but it definitely is a good place to spark a discussion.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for a e-ARC in exchange for a review.

In this collection of essays from women highly successful in many, many fields, are many insights and words of wisdom from women who have come to terms with balancing "ambition" and how others view them and what it takes to get ahead and their other goals in life. I would suggest it for
--Young women wondering how to plan for work and personal life
--Women in the midst of negotiating career and family and wondering if they're doing it "right"
--Women who are sure they're doing it right
--Women who are sure they're doing it wrong
--Women who think there shouldn't be conflicts between work and family
--Men, whatever their beliefs about women who work, don't work, become mothers, aim for the corner office, can beat them at dogsled racing...

No, this isn't research. It's personal. And perhaps the takeaway is understanding why you are making the choices you are making so that you can be contented with the life they produce.

Thanks, Netgalley, for an advance copy in exchange for an honest review.