'The final step to equality has to be turning the menopause into a topic we can happily discuss, and even celebrate. In these pages, Christa D'Souza puts us firmly on that path.' - MARIELLA FROSTRUP

'Been there... survived that... but how I wish I'd had this menopause tour guide to get me through. Brilliant and beautifully written.' - CHRISTIANE AMANPOUR

'Warm, witty and wise. No woman - or man, come to that - should be without this book.' - CRESSIDA CONNOLLY

There has never been a better time to be a menopausal woman. Technology is such that 60 really is the new 40 (or even 35). But, for Christa D'Souza, some nagging questions remain...

What is the point of us now that we are officially biologically irrelevant?
Are hormones safe, even if you've had cancer?
Is there a cut-off point for plaits?

In this fabulously confessional romp through the menopause, D'Souza tells us what it was like for her, and what it will be like for you.

She meets a bunch of menopausal nuns in San Francisco, goes hunter-gathering with the Hadza tribe in Tanzania, interviews experts around the world to get the latest science... and discovers along the way some surprising silver linings to this key milestone of maturity.

Menopause: The True Story is a treat of a book - liberating, empowering and unexpectedly moving in its truth-telling.

*Menopause: The True Story is an updated edition of The Hot Topic, first published in 2016*

About the Author
Christa D'Souza has written for publications such as the Guardian, the Daily Mail, the Times, the Daily Telegraph, Vanity Fair, and the Evening Standard, and is currently contributing editor of British Vogue. In her articles, she often probes body issues such as ageing, weight-control, diet, cosmetic surgery, and her own battle with cancer. She lives in London, with her partner and two sons.

Reviews
'Menopause is something none of us want to talk about, it s a club that no one yearns to belong to. So I am on my knees, weeping with gratitude to Christa D'Souza for writing about menopause in a way that doesn't make me want to run screaming for the hills. Finally, a cool look at hot flushes... Men, if you want anything more than the most shallow relationship with a woman over 40, man up and read this book.' * Kate Reardon, author and ex-editor of Tatler magazine *
'Christa D'Souza is warm, witty and wise. No woman - or man, come to that - should be without this book.' * Cressida Connolly, author of The After Party *
At last a no-nonsense, myth debunking and even amusing look at the M word. The final step to equality has to be turning the menopause from its current secret, shameful status into a topic we can happily discuss, learn to best negotiate and celebrate. In these pages Christa D'Souza puts us firmly on that path.' * Mariella Frostrup, author of Cracking the Menopause *
'With this book, Christa has branded the over-40s as the cool kids. Who else could make a book on the menopause a rip-roaring, witty but intelligent read? I laughed and laughed and learnt.' * Anya Hindmarch *
'Been there... survived that... but how I wish I'd had this menopause tour guide to get me through. Brilliant and beautifully written.' * Christine Amanpour, CNN chief international correspondent *



Book Information
ISBN 9781780725499
Author Christa D'Souza
Format Paperback
Page Count 192
Imprint Short Books Ltd
Publisher Short Books Ltd
Weight(grams) 180g
Dimensions(mm) 196mm * 128mm * 22mm