First published 2021
Dana Goldstein faces the chaos of menopause head-on, documenting every uncomfortable truth that women rarely discuss openly. Her body betrays her with unwanted hair growth in strange places. Vivid erotic dreams disturb her for days afterward. Most alarming of all, she battles murderous impulses toward her husband, the man she loves. Goldstein refuses to sugarcoat this turbulent phase of life, instead wielding her sharp wit to expose the physical and emotional upheaval that transforms women during these years. She shares intimate details that will make readers cringe and laugh simultaneously. Through her unflinching honesty, Goldstein transforms personal torment into collective understanding. Her stories reveal the universal struggle of women navigating this biological transformation while maintaining relationships and sanity. The book offers both preparation for what lies ahead and reassurance for those currently enduring the storm.
Genres: contemporary, memoir, non-fiction
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: personal-transformation, unflinching-honesty
138 pages · Paperback · Library and Archives Canada
Content warnings: body-horror, mental-illness