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Cracking the Menopause

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Cracking the Menopause

By: Mariella Frostrup, Alice Smellie
Narrated by: Alice Smellie, Mariella Frostrup
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This enlightening audiobook is passionately narrated by the authors, Mariella Frostrup with Alice Smellie.

It’s time for us to start talking about the menopause. Cracking the Menopause, from straight-talking broadcaster Mariella Frostrup and health journalist Alice Smellie, has all the information you need, delivered with characteristic wry humour.

It’s high time we renovated and elevated this life change. Despite the centuries of speculation and propaganda, we are not overheating or inherently cold, we are not hysterics or boiling vats of toxic poisons, we are not dried up or washed up, we are simply menopausal.

In this no-holds-barred guide, Mariella shares her own journey through the menopause, along with the latest science and advice from leading experts–to provide an informative source of wisdom and enlightenment.

Featuring case studies from women in every walk of life and all stages of their menopause journey, Cracking the Menopause opens up the conversation about an urgent topic that half the population will experience, but barely anyone is talking about. Designed to equip you with the knowledge to manage your symptoms from perimenopause onwards, this essential book separates the myths from the reality and offers expertise, hope and advice.

©2021 Mariella Frostrup and Alice Smellie (P)2021 Macmillan Publishers International Limited Adulthood & Aging Aging & Longevity Developmental Psychology Personal Development Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Menopause Health Funny Witty Mental Health

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Critic reviews

"Essential reading for everyone." (Marian Keyes)

"I inhaled this book, it's fantastic. Women of all ages need to read it." (Claudia Winkleman)

"Mariella and Alice have just written one of the most important books of the year, bravo." (Gabby Logan)

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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.

Eye opener

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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.

Every body needs to read this book 😃

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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.

A very interesting and informative book

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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

Informative and uplifting

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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.

Don't skip the Epilogue!

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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.

Brilliant audiobook.

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Loads of information, fun to listen to and so so
true. Although gives info on HRT also gives life skills and confidence to face the next stage of our fantastic lives.

Brilliant book, love all the male reviews saying the book nearly as entertaining as the book itself 😂

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I love this book and it was a joy to listen to other women’s experiences as I enter my 40s and perimenopause.
A relief to learn it’s not all down hill from here as we’ve been led to believe

An easy and enjoyable listen

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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.

Down to earth view of the menopause

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Enjoyed this book-it was an easy read and I enjoyed the make-up tips too!

Positive and Informative

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