As a novice in the world of investment banking and making "the deal" I found this book to be very informative and straightforward. If the author wished to teach the reader about her career, then Ms. Hemphill was very successful...

On a more personal note I found myself cheering Sophie on to succeed in the chauvinistic world in which she found herself, under appreciated and largely ignored. But she did soldier on at great personal service. She learned how to play the game, all the back stabbing that goes with the territory and so much more. She left wise beyond her years, often acting more mature than her superiors.

I also liked the ambiguous ending. A good Book Club discussion, perhaps?!?

I really enjoyed the four stories. Each character was unique yet they all came together beautifully at the end. Because this book told the story of four women's lives, I wondered if the male author could get inside a woman's head to reveal how she thought. He did a great job. An enjoyable read.