Leaving the Ladder Down, 9780008431426
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Navigating motherhood and career? A funny, crucial guide for working women.
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Leaving the Ladder Down

how to combine career and motherhood, from the women who’ve done it

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  • Paperback

    382 pages

  • Release Date

    29 June 2026

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Summary

Leaving the Ladder Down: A Mother’s Guide to Reclaiming Her Career

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,…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780008431426
ISBN-10:0008431426
Author:Dolly Jones
Publisher:HarperCollins Publishers
Imprint:Fourth Estate Ltd
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:382
Release Date:29 June 2026
Weight:270g
Dimensions:198mm x 129mm x 21mm
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Critics Review

‘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

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 is her first book.

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