The Fix by Michelle P. King is a timely book that focuses on the invisible barriers that are holding women back in the workplace. King is a gender equality expert and has spent a lot of time researching this important and relevant issue.

King discusses the current issues that women are facing in a readable and approachable manner. One highlight of this book was how she presented historical and root causes that have set up today's workplaces that ultimately were and still are designed for men.

"This book is an introduction to the numerous invisible barriers all women face throughout their careers because organizations are not designed for different. And that a true problem, because our differences are not barriers to overcome, they are what make us remarkable. We deserve the freedom to be ourselves at work and to be appreciated for this. This is equality. It's also freedom. Gender inequality at work is a problem for all of us. This means that your fight is my fight. Equality is not about women, and itis not about women, it is about making workplaces work for everyone."

These challenges are not things women just can "overcome" on their own which is a common misunderstanding. King proactively shares the steps we can take to make real change and find gender equality, This book has the perfect amount of research mixed with approachable and conversational text and I got so much out of it.

Thank you to Atria Books for an advanced copy.

This is such a great and timely book, especially for those who loved the insights of Lean In, but are either struggling to apply the ideas or wondering why they can't get ahead despite doing so. The author discusses in depth the present situation and difficulties for women who are feeling like they're running in place while their male coworkers run ahead. I especially enjoyed the quality of the research done by the author, as well as the readability. This would also make a great read for young women who will be heading off to college and/or entering the workforce.

This ARC was provided for free by the publisher, via NetGalley, in exchange for an honest review.