It became apparent to me as I wrote the “Balancing Act” column that one reason my life went out of whack was that I bought into the superwoman myth. Over the years, and now with this collection, I’ve been cheered on by women whose sometimes comic missteps are also caused by a culture that still expects women to do it all and often for less pay than their male counterparts.

For that reason, I’m pleased to announce that I’m contributing some of the proceeds of Best of Balancing Act to the Women’s Fund of Central Ohio, which is committed to gender equity and supports a variety of grant partners.

So if you purchase a book, you may be doing more than lightening your own mood. You may be lightening someone else’s load as well.