A good informative book, I found the historical facts of the menopause quite interesting, the things women have to endure past and present!
This is a helpful and informative read not only for women but their partners too would find this helpful.
Thank you NetGalley

I wish this book had been written 10 years ago.

Packed full of volumes of information on both peri and menopauses, and the odd humorous anecdote, it should be read by everyone, (and that includes men) over 40.

The style of writing is easy to follow and although there is a lot of scientific/medical information included you don't need a PHD to understand it.

This book puts into perspective a lot of the confusion that women feel around menopause and plugs the hole of lack of information.

It is most certainly time for menopause women to reclaim their place in society and show everyone that it is a new beginning and not a end.

Thank you to the publishers and Netgalley for a free copy of this fab book in return for an unbiased review,

The menopause is different for everybody but you will find your experience reflected somewhere in this book. I could hear Mariella’s voice, which is very familiar to me, as I read. I found the background history and past attitudes to the menopause interesting to read. Our book club which is mainly made up of women are keen to read and discuss this book but as you would expect the men, although willing, are slightly apprehensive. So looking forward to that discussion. Younger women think the menopause happens to those of us over fifty but it can happen to young women too, So no you are not going mad it’s the menopause read this book!

A brilliant and insightful read into the menopause which, in my opinion, should be issued to every woman in their late 30’s so they can recognise the symptoms and get some help rather than suffer in silence or be fobbed off by a GP. Written in Mariella Frostrup’s distinctive voice, it’s like having a chat with a familiar female friend who has been there, got the t shirt and SURVIVED! I’m delighted that the menopause is at last being talked about openly and in a positive way…… highly recommended reading for both women and men.

This was good and very informative, with maybe a little too much in the way of dates and factoids and statistics for me- it was all a little unexpected and occasionally overwhelming. It's sort of everything but the kitchen sink on menopause delivered in constant chatty monologue from the author. Maybe not exactly what I was looking for but I think I'll keep my copy around as a reference for the future.

My thanks to NetGalley and Pan MacMillan for a copy of “ Cracking The Menopause “ for an honest review.

I found this book very interesting and informative. It’s good to see that a subject that, has in the past , been almost taboo to mention , can now be discussed and shared.
I’m happy to read that I’m not alone in some of my experiences and symptoms . It’s also made me realise that I was most likely Peri Menopausal from a much earlier age than I’d realised, .
I think this would be a really good book to recommend for women of all ages , not just a “ certain “ age , and even their partners !

Well written, easy to read and very informative. I wasn't expecting all the history stuff about how the menopause has been viewed through the ages and, whilst this wasn't really necessary to help me through my own menopause, it was really interesting.

Very informative and well researched book. If other people’s experiences and stories are useful for you, you’ll enjoy this. Well written with a good dollop of humour, this is a very useful book for any female to delve into the extraordinary world of menopause. Recommend.