Susan Isaacs (1) (1943–)

I almost didn't stick with this story because the first chapters paid so much attention to appearances, brand names, and blatant consumerism. I don't waste my time on books that laud wealthy people. However, Judith is more down-to-earth, accepting people as they are (who else would make friends with a mobster?), and despite her disorganized manner of research and continual rehashing of what she's learned so far, the story has some interesting turns. She made an interesting observation with her best friend about how the struggles of feminists to be accepted in more responsible jobs/fields seems to be disrespected by the current generation of women who don't have the same tenacity.… (more)