Screaming On The Inside by Jessica Cross

There are only a handful of books about mothering that will have 60 year old grandmothers shouting in agreement as much as their daughters and some granddaughters are. This is one of them. While we have made some improvements in the workforce we have not taken any great strides in correcting the misconceptions and reality of becoming a mother. The author takes us through her pregnancies, births, hidden costs and adjustments where she found herself in a hostile environment trapped between guilt and frustration at not being able to live up to the "super mom" myth. Social media, the work culture and dealing with the guilt of staying at home and giving up a successful career you have spent time and money creating to the guilt of trying to have both and failing at both. The author gives a no frills honest account of what she sees as an impossible situation with unattainable goals. The odds are stacked against new moms and it is just one jenga piece away from falling down.  4 stars