Comments on: Book Review – What Kate Did Next

By: Matt Priest

Matt Priest — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:40:35 +0000

Do you guys get to keep the products after the review? I heard you did – lucky buggers Thanks for the review.

By: Finding Confidence « Fancy That…Fancy This

Finding Confidence « Fancy That…Fancy This — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 05:45:23 +0000

[...] at the change to interview Lisa Heidke, author of What Kate Did Next. I had the opportunity to review her book and was pleased to find out her thoughts on being a writer, the hardships she’s [...]

By: jenn

jenn — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 18:02:25 +0000

i am more into suspense thriller books but id love to get a hold of books like this for a change.

btw, i stumbled across your blog this morning while i was bloghopping and i must say i enjoyed reading your posts. as a matter of fact, i immediately saved it on my personal picks’ list.

i don’t have a kid yet but your posts about Maya are just so refreshing. i’ll definitely be a regular reader from now on. see u around!

By: lisa heidke

lisa heidke — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 06:08:30 +0000

Hi Ameena,
Thanks so much for the great reviews – and for the varied and thoughtful comments. I wish my book was for sale in the USA – we’re working on it.
In the meantime, I am busily answering Ameena’s interview questions. Please check out my website and blog at http://www.lisaheidke.com if you have the time.
Cheers,
Lisa

By: katecooks

katecooks — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 22:35:49 +0000

i hope i stumble across this book at the library, it sounds like a good read!!

By: Averie (LoveVeggiesAndYoga)

Averie (LoveVeggiesAndYoga) — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 06:48:09 +0000

OMG I have no time to read books IF I want to have interaction with others which is sadly limited to my online life that i grab minutes of here and there while child naps or whatever. But, if i were to read a book, sounds like this would be it.

Do you think it is possible to ever really have it all?–
No.
Well possibly, but as Diane Sawyer once said about 10 yrs ago on oprah and why i remember this, i dont know…but it is, but not all at one time.
Yes, I have had a career, husband, child, happy fulfilled personal identity…but not all at once. You’re a mom, wife, worker, i dont need to explain this to you We speak the same language, im sure.

Great review, info, etc. i could write a novel.

By: Ameena

Ameena — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 04:34:21 +0000

Hi Kim – I haven’t heard of this book but I am going to look at it on Amazon.com right now! Thanks for the suggestion.

By: brittac

brittac — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 21:02:56 +0000

What a great question – and here is what I believe:

Can you have it all?

Most certainly, but “it all” will never be perfect. “It all” will constantly be surprising you with the unexpected, demanding more engery than you actually have and causing you to wake up somewhere you never thought you would ever be. Thats the joy of “it all”.

By: laura dishes

laura dishes — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 19:01:28 +0000

I think that it’s possible to have it all, but I always wonder if having it all will lead me to happiness. I have a hard time understanding how women like you manage to do it all (job, wife, mother, friend, etc), so I can imagine that it’s hard to find balance. I don’t have children yet, but I’ll have to cross that bridge one day!

By: Kim

Kim — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 18:32:28 +0000

Have you read “Stumbling on Happiness”? This post made me think of that book. He talks a lot about being a “maximizer” (which has a lot of “must be the best” tendencies) and “satisficers” (people who can settle for good enough). I think if you’re a maximizer (I know I am), you really can’t have it all. I think this is because there will ALWAYS be something else to aspire to, even when you accomplish what you set out to accomplish. For me, if I get one of my books published, I’ll be thinking about the next book. It sets me up for unhappiness (and exhaustion). If you’re a satisficer, I think you can “have it all” because you’re happier with where you’re at, instead of pining for something else. I’m trying to be more this way. In general, I think having it all is subjective. Many people would look at me (or you, I’d guess) and think, “Wow, you have it all,” but it really depends on our self-perception. What my last therapist always asked me was, “What’s worth it to you in this life?” and that’s what I’m trying to answer.