$19.90 with 20 percent savings
List Price: $24.99

The List Price is the suggested retail price of a new product as provided by a manufacturer, supplier, or seller. Except for books, Amazon will display a List Price if the product was purchased by customers on Amazon or offered by other retailers at or above the List Price in at least the past 90 days. List prices may not necessarily reflect the product's prevailing market price.
Learn more
Get Fast, Free Shipping with Amazon Prime FREE Returns
FREE delivery Tuesday, May 14 on orders shipped by Amazon over $35
Or fastest delivery Friday, May 10. Order within 22 hrs 24 mins
Only 3 left in stock - order soon.
$$19.90 () Includes selected options. Includes initial monthly payment and selected options. Details
Price
Subtotal
$$19.90
Subtotal
Initial payment breakdown
Shipping cost, delivery date, and order total (including tax) shown at checkout.
Ships from
Amazon.com
Ships from
Amazon.com
Sold by
Amazon.com
Sold by
Amazon.com
Returns
Eligible for Return, Refund or Replacement within 30 days of receipt
Eligible for Return, Refund or Replacement within 30 days of receipt
This item can be returned in its original condition for a full refund or replacement within 30 days of receipt.
Read full return policy
Returns
Eligible for Return, Refund or Replacement within 30 days of receipt
This item can be returned in its original condition for a full refund or replacement within 30 days of receipt.
Read full return policy
Payment
Secure transaction
Your transaction is secure
We work hard to protect your security and privacy. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. Learn more
Payment
Secure transaction
We work hard to protect your security and privacy. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. Learn more
Amazon book clubs early access
Loading your book clubs
There was a problem loading your book clubs. Please try again.
Not in a club? Learn more
Amazon book clubs early access

Join or create book clubs

Choose books together

Track your books
Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free.
Explore Amazon Book Clubs
Kindle app logo image

Download the free Kindle app and start reading Kindle books instantly on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required.

Read instantly on your browser with Kindle for Web.

Using your mobile phone camera - scan the code below and download the Kindle app.

QR code to download the Kindle App

Follow the author

Ilene Gordon
+ Follow
More books from this author
Something went wrong. Please try your request again later.

Doubling Down: The Secret Sauce for Dual-Career Families Hardcover – May 30, 2023

by Ilene Gordon (Author), Bram Bluestein (Author)
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 6 ratings
See all formats and editions
{"desktop_buybox_group_1":[{"displayPrice":"$19.90","priceAmount":19.90,"currencySymbol":"$","integerValue":"19","decimalSeparator":".","fractionalValue":"90","symbolPosition":"left","hasSpace":false,"showFractionalPartIfEmpty":true,"offerListingId":"U9qPpFYr7B0C2q4OvbfTAffSGfc2phnUnZdqMC2Ef5o1UV5UXkEmz0QTUfgrpUaewDY%2BxdMlm5CRvv%2FA%2Fyse%2Fnm0sbYOdNUGkBcZMsxEmbvuf7FkvX4Pdi0KRw9oD22x0MVp5OinrCtJmIjQcMzQdw%3D%3D","locale":"en-US","buyingOptionType":"NEW","aapiBuyingOptionIndex":0}]}

Purchase options and add-ons

Learn Rewirement and Work-Life Integration from the C-Suite Couple Who's Done It for 45 Years!


If you desire to excel in a big career, sustain a loving relationship, and raise children who grow up to be happy and healthy adults, you need a playbook that reveals the new elixir to making it all work in 2023 and beyond. Doubling Down: The Secret Sauce for Dual-Career Families, by Ilene Gordon and Bram Bluestein, is now available in hardcover edition.


Examples in Doubling Down are poignant and timely, with loads of research underscoring their advice. Both authors shaped rigorous careers and crisscrossed the world in their roles while "doubling down" on their family needs in sometimes creative ways. They learned to be supportive partners, agree on compromises, and evolve in their professional identities while keeping family first.


Since the release of their first edition of Doubling Down, Ilene and Bram have brought their message to Chicago Finance Exchange, The Wharton Club, MIT Sloan, Columbia Business School, Loyola University's Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise & Responsibility, Stanford Law School, and many others.

Read more Read less
Previous page
  1. Print length
    166 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Blue Sun Press
  4. Publication date
    May 30, 2023
  5. Dimensions
    6 x 0.5 x 9 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1737885026
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1737885023
  8. See all details
Next page
The Amazon Book Review
The Amazon Book Review
Book recommendations, author interviews, editors' picks, and more. Read it now

Editorial Reviews

Review

"If only I'd had Doubling Down 40 years ago! There is so much wisdom contained within-and all based on real-life experience. Any couple who has attempted dual careers while raising a family will relate to the stories, perspectives, and lessons worth gold. There were so many places in this book where I just smiled (been there, done that), although not as deftly or as gracefully as Ilene and Bram. Reading this book is like sitting down with friends, sharing life stories over a bottle of wine. Enjoy!"--Shelly Lazarus, Chairman Emeritus, Ogilvy

"The ability to model all that an enriching, fulfilling life can be for your children while also managing rigorous work schedules as high-level executives is nothing short of heroic. Bram and Ilene are modern role models for us all, in fact, epitomizing a grand American dream. I'm inspired by the many examples in their book but also, fueled to be more self-aware and intentional as a leader and parent. This is quite a unique guide."

-Elliott Wislar, CEO, Clearbrook

"There is no one perfect formula for navigating your life, career, relationships, or family when relocating across town or across the world. Developing a balance in which each successive life chapter builds on the next and reinforces each other can be a monumental challenge. My husband and I have crossed the oceans together, pursued dynamic careers, developed lifelong relationships, and continued to build and nurture our own connection with each other. Bram and Ilene's book reminds me of all we've been through. I am so grateful they took the time to share their insights and expertise as partners, parents, and professionals to help keep other couples and families together with this outstanding guide! Life is busy, but this book is a meaningful reminder that we must never lose sight of our relationships and our collective belonging."

--Greg Morley, Global Head of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Moët Hennessy, and Author of BOND: Inclusion in the New Work Era

"Doubling Down provides advice for dual career couples to manage the challenges of two careers. This should be essential reading for couples who need to confront the give-and-take of this increasing common situation. The lived experiences of Ilene and Bram can be a guide to this generation of dual-career couples to navigate these challenging waters."

--Ron Williams, Former CEO, Aetna, Inc., and Chairman of Agilon Health

"I wish I had this book 25 years ago! Ilene and Bram's Doubling Down is a book that will become an essential 'must have' in your home for all dual-career couples. I am part of a dual-career couple and learned lessons through trial and error. Now, we're celebrating 25 years of marriage. Reading this book will place you well ahead of the curve while providing a road map and life lessons while ensuring a successful partnership for years to come."

--Donna M. Wilson, President of Strategic Intersections LLC, Global Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Executive


About the Author

Ilene Gordon served as CEO of Ingredion, a Fortune 500 company, and was named five times to Fortune's "50 Most Powerful Women in Business" U.S. list, and twice to Fortune's international list.

Bram Bluestein held senior leadership positions at several of the most respected consulting firms in the world, including Boston Consulting Group, Kearney, and Booz Allen Hamilton.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Blue Sun Press (May 30, 2023)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 166 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1737885026
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1737885023
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 14.1 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.5 x 9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 6 ratings

About the author

Follow authors to get new release updates, plus improved recommendations.
Ilene Gordon

Ilene Gordon

Brief content visible, double tap to read full content.
Full content visible, double tap to read brief content.

Discover more of the author’s books, see similar authors, read author blogs and more

Customer reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars
4.8 out of 5
6 global ratings

Top reviews from the United States

Pat Carr
5.0 out of 5 stars Insightful and interesting.
Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2024
Verified Purchase
There is much to learn from this couples strategy in getting the most from marriage and career.

Pat C
Helpful
 Report
Michal Clements
5.0 out of 5 stars Full of practical wisdom for working professionals
Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2023
Verified Purchase
Having lived the part of being the wife in a dual career couple with children, I loved learning from how Ilene and Bram successfully navigated to “double down” and invest emotionally with each other, their family and their careers.

I wish this book had been available when I was raising my family.

I like the specific rules that Ilene and Bram established, such as the 48-hour rule to allow family time in a household where the parents travel.

Another example is the importance of date night, something that I wish I had focused on in my first 29-year marriage.

While each person reading this book will need to communicate with her or his partner and establish their own guidelines, for me, a major point made in the book is prioritizing time together and the relationships, using rules or guidelines to ensure that happens.

That’s different than liter/ally copying the exact rules or ‘secret sauce’ that Ilene and Bram followed.

Establishing rules will help each couple succeed as there are many competing priorities in a family situation (even if both parents are not working this is still the case).

This book is particularly relevant for dual career couples and a great read before or after kids arrive. Highly recommended!
One person found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
Debbera Hypke
5.0 out of 5 stars The book was perfect for the members of our organization.
Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2023
Verified Purchase
The book and authors were featured at a recent event. The content of the book and the conversations surrounding the book resonated with many of our members.
Chicago Finance Exchange
One person found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
patricia_tsao
5.0 out of 5 stars A great book full of wisdoms and helpful tips.
Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2023
Verified Purchase
A must read for working couples to think of a more ambitious future!
Helpful
 Report
Toni Diprizio, President Chicago Finance Exchange
5.0 out of 5 stars Quick and practical solutions
Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2023
This is a great book for anyone juggling a career and life! I love the relatable tips for all stages of your journey and can’t wait to join the “Re-wiring” phase!
Toni D
^Book purchased at CFE event
Helpful
 Report