How Hard Can It Be?: A Novel

How Hard Can It Be? is a hilarious and poignant novel that follows the new adventures of Kate Reddy, the beleaguered heroine of Allison Pearson's groundbreaking New York Times bestseller I Don't Know How She Does It.

As Kate navigates her 50th birthday and the challenges that come with it, she finds herself in an impossible juggling act: proving herself at work, dealing with teen drama, and trying to look after increasingly frail parents.

Despite the obstacles in her path, Kate remains determined to succeed and prove to herself and others that she still has what it takes.

With a new resume that has a shot at a literary prize for experimental fiction, Kate is ready to take on whatever life throws her way.

Will she be able to balance her work and personal life and find happiness in the process? Find out in this exciting and heartwarming sequel to I Don't Know How She Does It.