Spain and Bianchi draw upon multiple government census and public survey sources for their report and conclusions. Numerous tables, graphs and charts detail the shifting conditions under which American women manage their roles as mothers, wives, and breadwinners. Each chapter explores both topic and subtopics and addresses racial and ethnic comparisons. Additionally, comparisons among industrialized countries are also provided. The book is well-organized and accessible, written in understandable language. Chapter notes and a thorough list of references provide the reader with additional resources. This resource is recommended for Diversity Managers, Benefits Personnel, policy-makers, researchers and students. The reader with high interests in the status of women of color will be grateful for the helpful summary inclusion, but may wish for more thorough representation in the report and in the illustrations.