Emma Barnett je britská novinářka a moderátorka, která proslula svým pronikavým pohledem na současná témata. Svou kariéru v žurnalistice začala v denním tisku a postupně se etablovala jako respektovaná hlasatelka v BBC. Její práce se často zaměřuje na zkoumání společenských otázek a nabízí bystré postřehy do světa médií a veřejného diskurzu. Její styl je přímý a analytický, což čtenářům i posluchačům poskytuje jasný a poutavý zážitek.
'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.