Eye opener

As a non-binary person, I found the book funny, and interesting, the main reason I started this book is because one of my managers who's female, was almost in tears one evening and looked in need of a hug which I gave..I'm not going to pretend this will make me an expert on the menopause, but it is very powerful at the same time in a way educational whether your male or female..am I a feminist I'm not sure but I have more female friends and acquaintances not that that has anything to do with the review..but I'd definitely recommend..thank-you for sharing.

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Every body needs to read this book 😃

This book is totally fabulous. So well researched.

I thought I was a head of the curve planning for my menopause at 48.
In hindsight I should have planned for ‘my’ perimenopause. When I look back I just wasn’t firing on all cylinders. I didn’t think it was perimenopause., I thought it was just ‘ME’.

I’ve been on HRT for a few years now and it is great but it doesn’t tick all the symptom boxes. This book has given me the inspiration to explore more.

I have listened on Audio and have bought the kindle version because I think I will dip into this little gem of a book numerous times in the future.

For a first introduction to this book, the audio version is priceless.

Thank you Mariella and Alice.

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A very interesting and informative book

I do not always agree with the authors and wish Ms Frostrup would be more receptive to the fact that many modern men are are receptive to women's opinions, lives and issues.
Nevertheless I am thankful to both authors for their research and book, which brings information and support for many people who go through perimenopause and menopause.
I will take a leaf out of their audiobook and be positively vocal too about it l.

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Informative and uplifting

When you get past the slightly dry ‘history’ bit this is a supremely informative and detailed menopause cover all …it is uplifting and humorous …so glad I listened it has empowered me to have conversations with my husband and family as well as to look forward to my ‘second spring’ whilst safely using Hrt thank you

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Would probably have struggled to read it myself but 'audible' was great. Read Well, occasionally funny but oh so informative, well worth the listen.

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Thank you!

I have been listening to Mariella Frostrup & Alice Smellie book, Cracking the Menopause, on audible.
Found it utterly compelling. More importantly I know I haven't been going mad with brain fog, aches & pains, mood changes, I could go on.
An honest & real account of the menopause.
Mariella made me feel normal and I get it now, thank you, thank you, thank you.
If you are heading to that age, of that age, past that age; or live with someone who is, I promise this is the book you need.

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Thank you!

Just what I needed to know t at this stage of my life! Thank you!

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Don't skip the Epilogue!

excellent coverage, albeit a different approach; plenty of moments to laugh, and plenty to look forward to. I like the real life quites dotted around the various topics - like having friends to share experiences with. I hope this book is widely read, including by medical & psychology professionals.

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Brilliant audiobook.

I’m so grateful for this book! The content is a combination of confirming, frustrating, educational and community-building. I am not alone in this transition toward my second spring….but blimey if women don’t have enough to battle.

This book offered a lot of information that will be applied or investigated further. It made me laugh (many time aloud!) and feel anger when I reflected on incidents during years where I was unknowingly peri-menopausal and support would have made all the difference, but as the book confirms, we don’t learn about it, or talk about it, and the medical profession doesn’t learn (consistently) enough about it so it often goes untreated, under-treated, ignored or misdiagnosed.

Crazy….I mean crazy! 50% of the population will experience this transition. There are how many symptoms that can start in our 30’s!!!????? And we aren’t told a thing!

Ending the silence.

Thank you Mariella and Alice. You’re both brilliant.

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Down to earth view of the menopause

I love listening to Mariella and the sound advice and amusing anecdotes from both Mariella and Alice give a comprehensive guide to all things Menopause with lots of points that many women will connect to.

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