Leaving the Ladder Down - by Dolly Jones (Paperback)

About the Book

A funny, practical and crucial guide for women facing the life-changing prospect of returning to work after having children.

Book Synopsis

A funny, practical and crucial guide for women facing the life-changing prospect of returning to work after having children.

When Dolly had her children, the idea of returning to the fast-paced, all-consuming job she had previously loved felt daunting, if not impossible. Despite it being the experience of so many millions of women, she struggled to find material to galvanise and reassure her, and to make her feel that anything was possible.

In this book, Dolly aims to change all of that. Interweaving practical advice and her own personal experiences with anecdotes, life-hacks and guilt-avoidance strategies from a diverse range of women - from fashion designers to taxi drivers, journalists to actors, lawyers to doctors, bankers, entrepreneurs and restaurateurs - Leaving the Ladder Down is a gift for the next generation of women taking on the trials, challenges and general amusement involved in combining work and motherhood.

Equally empowering and accessible, and featuring serious advice from employers, employment lawyers and health specialists to boost knowledge and confidence, this book acts as a 'ladder down' to the next generation of working women, from a generation who have experimented their way to making it work.

Review Quotes

'What a joyous, encouraging, uplifting read! If you have ever felt the weight of navigating the stormy sea of the working mother alone, or wondered how you might make a difference to another woman's journey, this book is a must-read of relatable, at times hilarious, anecdotes and coping strategies that light the way' Allison Hunter, KC

About the Author

Dolly Jones is a journalist and creative digital consultant with over twenty years of experience. She started her career at British Vogue doing work experience in 1999, before going on to lead its digital operations for fifteen years. She has worked and written extensively across Condé Nast's full portfolio, including publications such as Vanity Fair, GQ and Tatler. Having left Condé Nast in 2018, Dolly now works as a digital consultant, a school governor and a trustee of Advance, a charity that supports women and young people affected by domestic abuse and sexual violence. She lives in London with her husband and two children. This her first book.