What Do I Tell My Daughter?

“… the author shows tremendous vulnerability while offering engaging self-help advice … enhanced by vivid scenes of conflict and reinvention.”—Kirkus Reviews

“Insightful, fiercely honest memoir of leaving a career for motherhood.”—BookLife Reviews, Editor’s Pick

“… an emotionally grounded memoir about a woman who takes the hits life throws at her, steadies herself, and moves forward in strength and love.”—Indies Today, 5-star review
“What Do I Tell My Daughter? is a brave and searingly honest story that made me think hard about the power and consequences of choice. Katie Trexler’s battle-fought wisdom will resonate with women of varying ages who risk—or have risked—sacrificing themselves for others. I’ll certainly be giving a copy to my daughter.”—Nancy Sharp, author of Both Sides Now: A True Story of Love, Loss, and Bold Living

“Katie is a brilliant storyteller whose personal journey will resonate with any working mother trying to be the best in her field and the best for her family. A powerful story of humor and heartbreak, soul-searching, and strength. I couldn’t put this book down.”—Ana Cabrera, MS NOW anchor

“A raw, unfiltered gift for our daughters—honest, vulnerable, and deeply relatable.”—Nicolle Davies, MLIS, MPA, city librarian, executive director of the Denver Public Library, and 2016 Library Journal Librarian of the Year

“… an exceptional and deeply relatable book that speaks to the heart of so many women who navigate the constant pull between professional ambition and motherhood.”—Nikki Brooker, founder and CEO of YANA (You Are Not Alone Mom to Mom)

“An easy, inspirational read—one where I saw so much of myself. Having lived both as a career professional and a stay-at-home mom, I deeply related to the balancing act Katie captures so honestly. Her conversational, funny writing makes the book hard to put down. I laughed, I cried, and I felt understood, and it reminded me that even when life takes unexpected turns, we’re becoming exactly the women we’re meant to be.”—Debbie West, entrepreneur and realtor

“What Do I Tell My Daughter? is a deeply moving and unflinchingly honest memoir about the impossible standards working mothers face and the quiet cost of trying to do everything well… . Katie Trexler gives voice to the quiet sacrifices, lingering what-ifs, and fierce love that define so many women’s experiences.”—Michele Clarizio, author of The Price of Truth

Katie Trexler is an Emmy Award–winning television journalist turned PR professional. Her greatest joy comes from spending time with family—laughing, cooking, and discussing life with her adult children. She also treasures early-morning walks, yoga, coffee, and writing when no one else is around. She’s forever grateful for the strong, loving, and hilarious girlfriends who have supported her throughout life. Katie lives in the Denver area with her husband; a high school crush she reconnected with later in life.

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