I have really enjoyed your blogs this week. I think you can sense from the responses that people are totally into discussing the issues you bring up in your book. I hope it inspires people to go set up a reading group in their company and talk about what keeps people and what makes them want to leave. Guidelines for setting up a reading group are posted at www.fastcompany.com/bookclub.

I just came from an authors' group luncheon, as I am one myself ("Beans"). It was myself and six women, who talked extensively about your book and how so many women see things in black and white (their words, not mine). They often say, "Well, my company is not going to give me any time off so I am just going to resign, as my kids are more important to me." They said they feel women aren't given the language of negotiation and often settle for the crumbs. You can read more about this in an excellent book called "Secrets of Six-Figure Women," which is less about money and more about asking for things.

BTW, The Piano Shop on the Left Bank is an absolutely delightful book. Enjoy it!