Monthly Archives: June 2011

If you haven’t had a chance to join the online discussion of TORN on the New York Times’ new Motherlode book club, I’ve posted the topics and comments that we’ve been discussing for the past few weeks below.  It’s been … Continue reading →

Recent research done by the New York think tank the Center for Work-Life Policy, headed by economist Sylvia Ann Hewlett, has found that almost half, or 43 percent, of Generation X women (those born between 1965 and 1978) are childless. … Continue reading →

The NY Times announced yesterday (6/7/2011) the launch of a new online book club to be hosted and moderated by NY Times Motherlode Columnist, Lisa Belkin (read full article here).  The 1st book they will be discussing? TORN. ** Watch … Continue reading →

Wow! TORN is hitting a few nerves on Amazon.com and GoodReads, where a handful of critics are claiming the book to be “essay after essay of whiney [sic] wealthy women.” As the author and editor, I recognize that it’s impossible … Continue reading →