Over Work: Transforming the Daily Grind in the Quest for a Better Life

Imagine: What if work worked? Journalist and author Brigid Schulte takes readers deep into the causes and consequences of a broken system, and offers a hopeful way forward. Compelling stories of visionary change agents seeking to remake the way we work serve as guideposts for a better future of work and life.

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  • "Writing with energy and passion, Schulte shows how work has come to dominate our lives and outlines options for change."

    — Kirkus Reviews

  • “A bold vision for transforming work from a burden that takes over our lives into an activity that enriches us. Brigid Schulte is a vital voice on the future of work, and her carefully researched book lights the way to fewer hours, less stress, and more meaning.”

    — Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author of THINK AGAIN

  • "Revelatory and inspiring, Over Work delivers the hopeful news that real change is possible. While we've all been tied to the grind, workers of every kind—from domestic workers to CEOs—have been building a movement, refusing to accept that our punishing, perilous way of work is the only way to organize our lives."

    — Ai-jen Poo, President, National Domestic Workers Alliance, and author of The Age of Dignity

  • “In Over Work, Brigid Schulte illuminates diverse change agents driven by visions of a fairer, more fulfilling work-life paradigm. She weaves captivating storytelling with essential data to expose the roots and ramifications of our overworked society, while spotlighting innovative solutions."

    — Heather McGhee, bestselling author of The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together

  • “In her fantastic new book, Brigid Schulte combines meticulous research with compelling profiles to argue that the exhausting way we work today is a choice. More sustainable and equitable options are possible, but only if we’re willing to engage at the societal level in the hard but necessary work of making needed change.”

    — Cal Newport, New York Times bestselling author of Slow Productivity and Digital Minimalism

  • “As with her first book, Overwhelmed, Brigid Schulte has once again captured the zeitgeist and brought it home to us with a mix of unforgettable people and unacceptable facts. The American workplace needs the same kind of dramatic transformation that Henry Ford created a century ago. Overwork shows us how.”

    — Anne-Marie Slaughter, CEO of New America and author of Unfinished Business: Women Men Work Family

  • “Over Work is a must-read for anyone who cares about the strength of the American economy and the people who propel it."

    — Heather McCullough, Senior Fellow, Aspen Institute Financial Security Program

  • "You will see yourself in the eye-opening stories of overworked women and men that Brigid Schulte so deftly illustrates. Over Work is a call to action for work cultures that allow everyone to have meaningful lives and be more productive employees. A must-read!”

    — Amy Diehl, author of Glass Walls: Shattering the Six Gender Bias Barriers Still Holding Women Back at Work

  • “Your first book changed my life 10 years ago as a new mom returning to work, and I still revisit it annually for a refresher. I am so excited to read this, and observe the impact it has. Congratulations!”

    — Julianna B, Reader

  • "Your book, Overwhelmed, changed my life and led to a major career pivot. Can't wait to read this book and share it with my coaching clients. Thank you for being so dedicated to helping us overcome our obsession with productivity!”

    — Allie W, Executive Coach

  • “I am with those who said your first book was life-changing. Looking forward to reading this one! Congrats!”

    — Allison F, Managing Director, Alto Solutions