In reality, we’re just two working moms who, like millions, are affected by some disturbing trends. Our inquiry started with a shared laugh. So we crafted the book as a satire, a comical query that satisfies two deep human longings — to laugh with understanding and to invoke corrective change.

After all, the latest studies say that after 40 years of feminism, women are unhappier. The reasons are many. Could it have to do with women working harder than ever? Or the fact that with disposable marriages we feel, well, disposable? Does it have to do with the fact that we have to keep working when our natural instinct might be to nest, mother or at least put our feet up? I’m not entirely sure, but I get the sneaking suspicion it might also have to do with those stilettos we’re all toddling around in these days. Whatever the case, change is needed, because something’s not right with this whole picture. And that’s no joke.