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Review: Scary book.I happened to "gain insight" regarding my "self-sacrifice" at 23.I did an "inwardly focused assessment of my life" at age 24. At age 27 I successfully "changed my diet". At age 35 I discovered how my miserable "attitude" was affecting how rotten i felt. I divorced at age 36. I'm 42 & I started menopause at age 40. Clearly what happened to Dr. N during menopause is only what SHE experienced during that time. So it took her till menopause to look at herself? So what. For some it happens at age 23 or maybe 33 and for some never. This was HER path that happened to coincide with menopause. PS - Does she really want us to believe that during menopause we are all going to get in touch with our anger & self-sacrifice and divorce our husbands? Please.
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Summary: Read It Before You Need It!
Review: I recommend that women read Dr. Northrup's book before they need it! That way, the reader can start at the beginning of the book, read it from cover to cover, and enjoy the book. Then it can be used as a reference when the signs and symptoms of menopause begin. If that's not possible, and you're dealing with perimenopause or full-blown menopause, then skip the first few chapters. Otherwise, you'll be ready to divorce your spouse, thinking that's the answer to your mulititude of problems. Bloated? Get a divorce. Night sweats? Get a divorce. No sexual drive? Get a divorce. Instead, look for the chapters that deal with your symptoms. The information on diet and diet supplements is extremely useful. It's also helpful to be able to "talk the talk" when going to an ob-gyn. You will with this book. You'll know what tests to request and what questions to ask. I now feel prepared and educated instead of defeated.
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Summary: Good Source -- if you don't already have the other books
Review: This book is highly readable and packed with information about menopause, and perimenopause. However, if you already own or have read Northrup's "Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom", or if you subscribe to her newsletter, or if you've read Dr. John Lee's "What your Doctor may not tell you about Menopause", then you can save your money and skip this book. Most of the information contained in this book can be found in the other sources mentioned. Especially if you want more info natural progresterone -- read Dr Lee's books.
Northrup takes a stronger "new-agey" tone in this book than in her previous one. The Tarot and astrology references, while not repugnant to me, got a little tiring. If this book had been my first encounter with Northrup, I think I might have been turned off to her message.
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Summary: Great Reference...loaded with good info
Review: I must admit the astrology and tarot card stuff was quite odd. However, overall, the book is a great reference on menopause. It is an easy read...a wealth of information. I would buy it again.
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Summary: Man oh man what a funny book
Review: This title floored me. Absolutely floored me. I received this book from my father, a shrimp-boater by trade, who bestowed upon me this gift in recognition of the completion of my training. I sat down upon the deck of our shrimp boat, the Woijieioudjeioc, and proceeded to read it cover to cover. I was absolutely amazed at the level of humor in this book. I could not put it down, people. It has fighting and killing, folks. It was hard for me to fully understand because I have never undergone menopause (you see, I was born a shrimp-boaters son in the hills of Mudeka), but I could feel the essence emanating from its pages. It was simply glorious. I would recommend it to anyone.
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Summary: Women, don't be fooled!
Review: This books is a load of hype. Northrup is a new-agey. unorthodox practitioner in my humble opinion.I bought it innocently, thinking she would have tons of information regarding menopause and its symptoms and treatments, only to find to my dismay that there is just to much "questionable advice" and unsubstantiated dictates. For example, taking CoEnzyme Q10, which she highly recommends, may be fine after it is proven to be effective for menopausal women in clinical trials, but where is the backup? Where is the proof? I am sorry I spent the money for this book. It is going in the trash, where it belongs.
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Summary: No Horoscope Please
Review: The author's pervasive interest in occult practices such as astrology and tarot card strained her credibility to the point that I returned this book. Inclusion of religious beliefs whether they are conventional or new age are incompatible with the standards of objectivity one would expect in publications involving personal medical matters.
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Summary: A great read and accessible
Review: This book is very nicely written and extremely informative while easy to read--its' all you need to know about menopause--highly recommended! Also very highly recommended: "Decoding Darkness" (about Alzheimer's) by Tanzi and Parson
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Summary: The Wisdom of Menopause
Review: I am 52 and going through this transition myself. I found Dr. Northrup's book to be just want I needed to validate the issues and provide help for the symptoms I've been dealing with. I love her writing style--it's just like have a conversation with a very wise friend. I think this book is a "must read" for every woman in perimenopause--and maybe even sections for the significant people in her life too!
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Summary: Fantastic.
Review: Everyone going through menopause should have this book. It can and will change your life.
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