Reviewed by Patti Wolf Patricia Smith's book Each of Us responds to the fact that although women comprise more than half of the work force, we earn significantly less than our male counterparts. Smith writes that although many women believe they are being held back because they lack the proper education, skills, and ambition to qualify for high-paying positions, most women are more qualified than they realize. Smith's book is a primer for women to use to make more money. Male and female job tracks exist, and the male job tracks pay considerably better. Smith urges readers to reject the first classification.
Men make no such classification about themselves, and the jobs they do are infinitely varied.
The remainder of the book is devoted to helping readers develop these necessary skills. Chapter 2 covers the differences between the ways men and women act in the business world. The reader is urged to examine her reactions to situations in the business arena and identify those traits that hold her back. Smith devotes chapters 3 and 4 to ways in which women can change their appearance, speech, presentation, and mannerisms to appear more professional. Smith has given readers a basic primer on business terms and concepts.