The State of Grace: A Mother's Plea for Life Balance (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781452516493)

Dr. P.G. McGrath's memoir is the story of a woman, mother, university lecturer and an expatriate facing a crisis in both her martial and professional life. Her story provides a firsthand account of the challenges of single parenthood and navigating the legal system.

Dr. McGrath holds a B.A. from American University in Washington, DC. She also holds a doctorate in jurisprudence from Fordham University School of Law. She has written and lectured in her professional career on the subjects of women and business as well as corporate ethics. She has taught for Fordham University, Syracuse University, and various other US and UK universities. Prior to a career in academia, she practiced law in New York for a well-known Chicago based law firm as well as working for a Fortune 100 Company.

Before settling in London with her two young sons she resided in France and Spain. Dr. McGrath wishes all single mothers could get more help without struggle. She also now knows the first step to divorce is always marriage.