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Reviewed by Courtnee Turner Hoyle for Readers' Favorite
Suzanne Roske approached her husband on a July afternoon in 2020 with an idea. She wanted to move to Mexico. Spurred on by the effects the COVID pandemic had caused, Roske was ready for a change, and her family leaped with her. They decided to live in Oaxaca, Mexico, for at least eight months while the children were in remote schooling as her husband worked from their new address, and the author attempted to understand herself and her future aspirations better. Roske details their experiences in her book, I’m Supposed to Be Doing This, to help families who are considering a life-changing move to better understand themselves and their connection to one another.
Written with sprinklings of Spanish, Suzanne Roske outlines the challenges and rewards of taking time off for an extended rest. Roske was a successful career woman, but she reached a point of clarity where she understood that she and her family needed to pursue something more. With hilarious moments involving maggots in the kitchen and suspenseful situations where a beloved household pet almost becomes an emotional support animal, readers will be invested in the Roske family and the outcome of their adventures. The story provides insights into Mexican culture, like the food and living conditions, but the perspective on the class system and the difference a small amount of money can make to people who have learned to live on so little financial support is eye-opening. The value of their experiences is reflected in the paths each member of the Roske family took after they flew home. I’m Supposed to Be Doing This is a great selection for readers considering an adult gap year and families on the verge of life-altering decisions that may lead them to more harmonious existences.
