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The author of My What If Year is back with a fun, witty debut novel that takes you inside the world of extreme wealth and charitable giving.
Lucia thought she had it all figured out-until life in London as a new mom and expat turned everything upside down. She's barely holding it together when she unexpectedly lands a glamorous job as a philanthropic adviser at London's poshest private bank. But is the world of the über-wealthy everything that it's cracked up to be?
At work, she's rubbing elbows with royals and taking champagne-fueled meetings with heirs; at home, her teething one-year-old is up at all hours of the night, and her husband's growing connection to his ex-girlfriend is raising suspicions.
Can Lucia juggle marriage, motherhood, and her dream job in a new country without losing herself? And can she make a difference in the world while she's at it?
About the author
Alisha Fernandez Miranda is the author of the memoir
My What If Year. With more than twenty years of experience as a philanthropic advisor, she is the chair and former CEO of I.G. Advisors, an award-winning social impact intelligence agency that consults with the world's biggest nonprofits, foundations, and corporations on their philanthropy. A Miami native, Alisha is a graduate of Harvard University and the London School of Economics and currently lives in Scotland with her husband and children.
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"Imagine Andy from The Devil Wears Prada as a thirty-something Venezuelan mom toiling in the cutthroat world of private philanthropy. A funny and heartfelt look at the cost of 'having it all' on working mothers, and a clear-eyed send-up of the do-gooders (and do-badders) who comprise the global elite. I cheered for Lucia the whole time, and am cheering for her still."
-Sally Franson, author of Big in Sweden
"In a delicious debut equal parts warm and biting, Miranda examines the pressure on women to 'do it all' with humor and whip-smart accuracy. A must-read for all of us who've felt like something (or someone) just had to give!"
-Asha Elias, author of Pink Glass Houses
"A fast-paced, heartfelt, funny exploration of the juggling act of motherhood-with entertaining forays into the world of upper echelon Brits, including royalty and, of course, Colin Firth-told with an honesty that will be instantly relatable to fellow jugglers. If you, too, haven't had one too many drinks, woken up to a cherubic toddler demanding your attention, and realized you're late for a work meeting, you can't sit with us."
-Sophie Brickman, author of Plays Well with Others
"Amidst the fabulous cast of characters in Someone's Gotta Give, down-to-earth Lucia takes center stage as she navigates expat and mom-life in between the odd event at Buckingham Palace. Full of heart and humor, Alisha Fernandez Miranda shines a vivid and entertaining light on the world of charitable giving, the super-rich, and what they do with their money when they're feeling generous."
-Jane Costello, author of It's Getting Hot in Here
"Someone's Gotta Give is an absolute delight-a sharp, funny, and heartfelt exploration of identity, purpose, and the many hats we wear (sometimes all at once). With wit and warmth, Alisha Fernandez Miranda reminds us that finding balance is a journey worth taking. This book will make you laugh, think, and cheer. A must-read for anyone searching for their place in the world."
-Gloria Calderón Kellett, award-winning television writer and producer of With Love and One Day at a Time
"Fernandez Miranda paints a thorough picture of what it's like to start over, both physically and psychologically, in this wry and witty debut fiction novel."
-Booklist
