A review by estherb
Breaking Point by Edel Coffey

emotional sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

T/W infant loss, cot death 


Breaking point is a novel that hit me in the heart; I almost broke into tears at some parts which is unheard of for me. 

Susannah Rice - or Dr. Sue is a well respected paediatrician and TV, so on one busy morning when a change in routine and hectic daily schedule lead to the worst disaster any parent could face.

After the loss of her daughter, she was witch hunted - this powerful, successful woman - and put on trial for man slaughter.

What resonated so strongly during this novel is the fact that she was a career woman who had children. Society still thinks that a woman can’t have it all - a career and a family - and be able to do both; whereas a man can. That’s it. 

 It horrified me that in America career women are often back at work two days - TWO DAYS - after giving birth. WTF!!  The fact they have no maternity provisions is disgraceful. No wonder women are at breaking point.

This was a hard hitting novel and will stay with me for a long time. 
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