Breaking Point

This was a gripping and immersive story that really addressed the complexities around the busy western world and it's impact on parenting.

Susannah on the surface looks like she has it all: she's a successful paediatrician who is also a TV personality, she has a lovely husband and two beautiful daughters.

However a tragic accident befalls the family and the youngest daughter one day is left in Susannah's car during a heatwave and heartbreakingly dies. This isn't the end of the story for Susannah as she is put on trial for neglect of her child.

This is a book that dissects and explores the conversation around motherhood and women's place in the working world. It also looks at the busy American workplace and how the pressure to live and achieve the American dream and the financial demands of raising a family in America is putting families health and wellbeing (psychologically and physically) in jeopardy.

This is so well written and fast paced and enjoyable. I loved the connection between Susannah and Adelaide the news reporter and how we got to understand both of their relationships to motherhood and their careers. I am very excited to see what more will come from this author.

Thanks to Sphere, the author Edel Coffey and Secret Readers for a review copy in exchange for an honest review.