This essay collection highlights the experiences of women in the menopausal years- a demographic that is underrepresented in literature. Against the backdrop of the pandemic, these women talk about the dramatic shifts they made in their lives challenging the common narratives that come with middle-aged woman. The essays are short and to the point allowing readers to read in a few sittings and to pick up randomly. As an older millennial, I appreciated the authors' candid approach on various matters and they make it clear that they want to help the debunk the myth that your life is over past 45. Overall it was an enjoyable read.

This book offers a smart, candid, and often funny glimpse into the ups, downs, and unexpected turns of living life during midlife. Blending humor with heartfelt reflection, the authors dive into everything from love and loss to self-discovery and aging. It’s a fast, relatable read that feels like an honest heart-to-heart with your closest girlfriends.

The collection format allows for diverse perspectives on shared experiences, which can be particularly validating for readers feeling isolated in their struggles.

A sometimes funny and sometimes sad look into middle age. We begin to lose our loved ones but hopefully find ourselves somewhere along the way.

It makes my heart sing that we are finally giving middle-aged woman that voice they deserve! This is a realistic and sometimes fun look at the ways aging affects us. Grab your readers and read on!

This book is a collection of essays about midlife.
There is not enough coverage of the voices about midlife, and this collection offers several perspectives on many topics ranging from our relationship with our bodies to the sacrifices we make for our loved ones, late blooming to travelling in mid life.
It has exceeded my expectations. I enjoyed all of the essays and found them valuable.
This is a very well curated book, and reading it when you are in your early 20s can be very eye-opening.
I am in my mid life by some definitions of it, and this book resonated with me so much.