Emma Barnett je britská novinárka a moderátorka, ktorá je známa svojim prenikavým pohľadom na súčasné témy. Svoju kariéru v žurnalistike začala v dennej tlači a postupne sa etablovala ako rešpektovaná hlásateľka v BBC. Jej práca sa často zameriava na skúmanie spoločenských otázok a ponúka bystré postrehy do sveta médií a verejného diskurzu. Jej štýl je priamy a analytický, čo čitateľom aj poslucháčom poskytuje jasný a pútavý zážitok.
'I wish this book had been written before I stopped having them. I might have enjoyed them more! It's brilliant, informative and funny. Period.' Jennifer Saunders 'I want to hear what Emma Barnett says about everything, and this terrific and timely book proves to be no exception.' Elizabeth Day
A Love Letter to Mothers from the Front Line of Maternity Leave
Maternity leave is portrayed as an intense, ongoing commitment rather than a restful break, as Emma Barnett reflects on her experiences during her second maternity leave. She highlights the collective forgetting that occurs after the first leave, which leads to unrealistic expectations. Rather than offering parenting advice, the book candidly explores the challenges and realities of maternity leave, likening it to a military tour of duty. Barnett aims to validate the emotional and physical labor involved, making this a vital read for mothers navigating this complex journey.