The Menopause Manifesto by Dr. Jen Gunter

 The only thing predictable about menopause is its unpredictability. Factor in widespread misinformation, a lack of research, and the culture of shame around women’s bodies, and it’s no wonder women are unsure what to expect during the menopause transition and beyond. 

Menopause is not a disease—it’s a planned change, like puberty. And just like puberty, we should be educated on what’s to come years in advance, rather than the current practice of leaving people on their own with bothersome symptoms and too much conflicting information. Knowing what is happening, why, and what to do about it is both empowering and reassuring. 

Frank and funny, Dr. Jen debunks misogynistic attitudes and challenges the over-mystification of menopause to reveal everything you really need to know about: 
  
*Perimenopause * Hot flashes * Sleep disruption * Sex and libido * Depression and mood changes * Skin and hair issues * Outdated therapies * Breast health * Weight and muscle mass * Health maintenance screening * And much more! 
  
Filled with practical, reassuring information, this essential guide will revolutionize how women experience menopause—including how their lives can be even better for it! 

**No Spoilers**

As someone that is in premenopause I found this book to be very helpful to me. It’s a read that I would recommend for Women and Men if they wish too to look into. Sit down and read it and try to understand what a woman’s body can go through. I’ll say I hate the hot flashes. I’m not a fan of them but know it’s all part of this stage in my life. If you can please check it out. One of the better books I’ve read on Health. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Read from me. 

Chasing Shadows by Lynn Austin

 For fans of bestselling WWII fiction comes a powerful novel from Lynn Austin about three women whose lives are instantly changed when the Nazis invade the neutral Netherlands, forcing each into a complicated dance of choice and consequence. 

Lena is a wife and mother who farms alongside her husband in the tranquil countryside. Her faith has always been her compass, but can she remain steadfast when the questions grow increasingly complex and the answers could mean the difference between life and death? 

Lena’s daughter Ans has recently moved to the bustling city of Leiden, filled with romantic notions of a new job and a young Dutch police officer. But when she is drawn into Resistance work, her idealism collides with the dangerous reality that comes with fighting the enemy. 

Miriam is a young Jewish violinist who immigrated for the safety she thought Holland would offer. She finds love in her new country, but as her family settles in Leiden, the events that follow will test them in ways she could never have imagined. 

The Nazi invasion propels these women onto paths that cross in unexpected, sometimes-heartbreaking ways. Yet the story that unfolds illuminates the surprising endurance of the human spirit and the power of faith and love to carry us through.

No Spoliers. I was gifted to review this ARC by Tyndale House Publishers. 

This book will stick with me. It’s story line has drawn me in and into the lives of the characters of this book. 

I definitely recommend if you are someone who enjoys books written on WWII. This is a fabulous fiction book. 

Lena & Miriam, these are the two ladies who made an impact on me in the book. I highly recommend reading this for your summer reading. 

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