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I absolutely hated the first 3/4 of this. Part of the problem was that I looked up July‘s Instagram before I started reading, and could not separate the author, who I found to be a self-indulgent exhibitionist, from her main character. However, it was very well-written (although it dragged in parts), and the stuff about aging resonated with me.

I guess I should read this one 😂.

I love the format of this book. It's colourful, it's broken down into logical chapters and sub sections. It's easy to pick up and put down. It has an encyclopedia vibe about it. Most importantly, it's full of first hand experiences from women everywhere!

There's no denying Davina is good at rallying the troops, getting the motivation going and generally making us all feel better about the battle that is Menopausing.

And, of course, in a patriarchy your body is technically not your own until you pass the reproductive age.

Provocative and much talked about, I liked the on point writing and sense of humour, but didn‘t love the far-fetched & self-indulgent elements. Then again, I‘m all for more women telling their stories in a world that still seems to be dominated by men. The menopause side doesn‘t interest me that much but is resonating with many. Frank & intelligent, a good book club pick.

Had to sit directly in the sun today after work and read in my favourite park. It didn‘t help, but it also didn‘t hurt.

Adding this one to my #NFNovember #tbr

I loved The Menopause Manifesto and The Menopause Brain, so I‘m hoping to keep learning with this revised and updated book.

#5JoysFriday

1. Started organizing our library/game room again.
2. Husband is learning how to prepare meals for our dogs, which means we can share that task.
3. Had a screening appointment with a private pay clinic that specializes in hormone treatments and scored an appointment with one of their doctors.
4. Pups had their annual check and they‘re both really healthy.
5. I left a whole bunch of Facebook groups. Down to 15 🙌🏼

@DebinHawaii

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I couldn‘t put this down. The writing is crisp, honest, and funny. A book about love and relationships in all their forms. I‘m drawn to portrayals of midlife female MCs experiencing an awakening (and full expression) in their sexual, relational, and personal lives.

1-7 Oct 2024
Not sure how I felt about this book. It was challenging - in that the main character‘s journey was far removed from my life, my preferences and my values. Her actions were totally incomprehensible to me; the sex made me cringe. There was no aspect of her experience I wanted for myself. Ultimately I related best to Harris - wondering wtf was going on. But it kept me reading, even if I did not really like it. I did love Jordi.