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What Do I Tell My Daughter?

Hard-won Wisdoms for Tomorrow's Women

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Pub Date Oct 06 2026 | Archive Date Not set


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Description

For fans of Glennon Doyle’s Love Warrior and Lisa Marchiano’s Motherhood, a candid debut memoir about one woman’s struggles with resentment and loss of identity—and eventual journey back to self—after leaving her dream job to focus on being a mom.

Katie Trexler was at the top of her game—thriving in her high-profile job as a local television news anchor, raising healthy young twins, and a leading a nearly idyllic life with her husband in the suburbs of Denver. Then believing it was the right decision for her family—and unaware of the toll it would take on her well-being—she gave up her dream career.

Years later, unsatisfied with where her path has led, Katie wonders, What do I tell my daughter about the choices I’ve made as a woman and mother? With raw honesty, What Do I Tell My Daughter? delves into the real and sometimes hidden costs of sacrificing parts of ourselves for the people we love—a reality Katie confronts first as a young mom and then again almost a decade later when her seemingly ideal life unexpectedly shatters.

Punctuated by hard-earned lessons about inner strength, self-love, and equality in relationships, this unflinchingly candid memoir is for any woman, any person, who has ever lost themselves while caring for others—and who is determined to reclaim their voice, redefine success, and model courage and awareness for the next generation.
For fans of Glennon Doyle’s Love Warrior and Lisa Marchiano’s Motherhood, a candid debut memoir about one woman’s struggles with resentment and loss of identity—and eventual journey back to...

Advance Praise

"What Do I Tell My Daughter? is a brave and searingly honest story that made me think hard about the power and consequences of choice. Katie Trexler's battle-fought wisdom will resonate with women of varying ages who risk—or have risked—sacrificing themselves for others. I'll certainly be giving a copy to my daughter." — Nancy Sharp, author of Both Sides Now: A True Story of Love, Loss and Bold Living 

"A raw, unfiltered gift for our daughters—honest, vulnerable, and deeply relatable."' — Nicolle Davies, Executive Director, Denver Public Library

"What Do I Tell My Daughter? is a deeply moving and unflinchingly honest memoir about the impossible standards working mothers face and the quiet cost of trying to do everything well. Through her journey from news anchor to motherhood, Katie Trexler gives voice to the quiet sacrifices, lingering “what ifs,” and fierce love that define so many women’s experiences. This book stayed with me long after the final page—and it’s one I hope every mother, and daughter, will read." — Michele Clarizio, author of The Price of Truth. A Chasing Peace Novel

"Katie is a brilliant storyteller whose personal journey will resonate with any working mother trying to be the best in their field and the best for their family. A powerful story of humor and heartbreak, soul searching and strength. I couldn’t put this book down." — Ana Cabrera, MS Now Anchor 

"I was incredibly moved by Katie’s memoir and found myself hidden in its pages. It’s a journey of regret and resentment that ultimately leads to self-love, self-forgiveness and self-pride. It’s a beautifully enriching story full of soul-filled life lessons, shared not only for her daughter but for daughters everywhere. In so many ways Katie tells every mother’s story, including mine. We have goals, hopes and dreams that are sidelined for our husbands’ “huge” lives and careers. I can’t wait to share this treasure with my daughters." — Janet Elway McKinnon, Philanthropist

"Katie has written an exceptional and deeply relatable book that speaks to the heart of so many women who navigate the constant pull between professional ambition and motherhood. What Do I Tell My Daughter? is not only well written but is also honest in a way that makes you feel as if you are reading your own story reflected back at you. Katie’s voice, her experiences, and her willingness to be vulnerable create a connection that goes far beyond the page.” —Nikki Brooker, Founder & CEO YANA (You Are Not Alone Mom to Mom)

"What Do I Tell My Daughter? is a brave and deeply human reflection on motherhood, ambition, loss, and self-reclamation. With unflinching honesty and hard-won wisdom, Katie Trexler gives voice to the questions so many women carry silently—and offers not easy answers, but something far more powerful: permission to want more, to choose differently, and to honor the woman behind the role." — Kristin Russell, Tech CEO, President, Board Director, mom of two daughters

"A must-read for any woman. As someone who grew up in Denver and is the same age as Katie, I loved the glimpses into the Denver news community over the years. But what makes this book truly special is how relatable Katie’s story is. Every woman will see a piece of herself in it. She empowers women while fearlessly sharing her most raw and authentic self." — Erica Brookhart, Actor, producer, director and author

"What Do I Tell My Daughter? is a brave and searingly honest story that made me think hard about the power and consequences of choice. Katie Trexler's battle-fought wisdom will resonate with women of...


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EDITION Paperback
ISBN 9798896361640
PRICE $17.99 (USD)
PAGES 328

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