When I read About Angie, which is by Nationality, Inc., the author seems to be a little bit focused on Nationality and their lawyers who are practicing in various parts of the United States. However, when I read it in the perspective of an expert who practices in international marriage law from Australia, I think she does an amazing job. I like the author’s tone when she writes about international law, which I think is very professional. She uses very simple language and writes like she is teaching law. Her knowledge is limited, but she puts it into good use in this book. I really enjoyed this book.
About Angie is about a girl who gets off a plane in Australia and goes to New York City to be an intern at a boutique. One of her internships leads her to the firm of Smith, Kline and Glaser, where she becomes a partner and later a practicing attorney. What I like in the way she describes how her path to this position and business changed as she worked with these people is that she shows up in a totally positive light even though at times things do not go as expected. In the end, though, she still endures tremendous pain as her marriage falls apart and her partner leaves. In her mind, the lesson is if you can endure the pain, there is no reason why you cannot thrive. That makes this a very good book for any female who is struggling with relationships and marriage, and especially for a woman who has not had much success in these areas.
About Angie is an excellent primer on how to be a successful businesswoman and a successful attorney in the new millennium. It covers everything from networking and introductions to legal strategies for working women in the twenty-first century. Although at times some of the stories are a little melodramatic–which is expected with a first novel–it is a very entertaining read. For the women and men who struggle with the idea of where to find a fulfilling life, this is a must read.