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[This] is by far the most wise and thought provoking book on menopause that I have ever read. It is must reading for every woman who dares to meet the challenges of menopause fully and consciously. Christiane Northrup, M.D. This volume presents a holistic, theoretical framework for understanding menopause as a major developmental event in women's lives. Rather than an unpleasant phase to be endured or alleviated, Marian Van Eyk McCain views menopause as an empowering experience that women can use for personal growth. Artfully interweaving her research, years of clinical experience, and her personal perceptions of menopause to create an inspiring new vision of the change of life. She goes well beyond a discussion of hormones and hot flashes to uncover the deep emotional and spiritual significance of this time in women's lives. This book is not only about change on a personal or physical level but in society as well. McCain lays out historical and cross-cultural beliefs about menstruation and menopause and the attitudes surrounding them (from taboos to reverence) and points out that in our modern society women most often either try to ignore or make it through this essential period of womanhood in order to compete in a man's world on male terms. In tune with recent feminist thought, the author says there is a new womanpower emerging, which means that it is time for women to honor their natural cycles. There is no other book that combines the insights, inspiration, and wealth of information contained in this work. It is an important book for the alternative-minded baby-boom generation who are seeking new ways to approach middle age.

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Transformation Through Menopause. . . is by far the most wise and thought provoking book on menopause that I have ever read. It is must reading for every woman who dares to meet the challenges of menopause fully and consciously. -Christiane Northrup, M.D.

Transformation Through Menopause offers women a holistic framework for understanding this physiological process as a rite of pasasage and using it to create positive change in their lives. McCain, a social worker, encourages women to explore their feelings about menopause using music, art, movement, writing, and meditation. Unlike Women of the 14th Moon: Writing on Menopause, edited by Dena Taylor and Amber Sumrall which is an anthology of poetry and prose, this book provides guided exercises to help with the exploration of personal feelings and the creation of rituals for this transition. -Library Journal Thank you Bergin and Garvey for again publishing an heirloom quality book honoring the pathways of women. Add this book to your womancare library. -Surveillant This book will provide rewarding reading for menopausal women who find that accounts of physical changes are inadequate when measured against what menopause signifies for them personally. -Feminist Collections In this refreshing book, McCain presents cultural, historical, and psychosocial aspects of menstruation and menopause, seeing it as a rite of passage. Her views reflect research and clinical and personal experience. She sees menopause as an opportunity for growth and richness, with its own significance in women's lives. Beautifully written, this is the only book that talks about menopause without reference to hormone therapy. Very insightful with a holistic approach, this is a must companion for every woman in menopause. -Library Journal, focus on menopause, January 2001 ?Thank you Bergin and Garvey for again publishing an heirloom quality book honoring the pathways of women. Add this book to your womancare library.?-Surveillant ?This book will provide rewarding reading for menopausal women who find that accounts of physical changes are inadequate when measured against what menopause signifies for them personally.?-Feminist Collections ?In this refreshing book, McCain presents cultural, historical, and psychosocial aspects of menstruation and menopause, seeing it as a rite of passage. Her views reflect research and clinical and personal experience. She sees menopause as an opportunity for growth and richness, with its own significance in women's lives. Beautifully written, this is the only book that talks about menopause without reference to hormone therapy. Very insightful with a holistic approach, this is a must companion for every woman in menopause.?-Library Journal, focus on menopause, January 2001 ?Transformation Through Menopause offers women a holistic framework for understanding this physiological process as a rite of pasasage and using it to create positive change in their lives. McCain, a social worker, encourages women to explore their feelings about menopause using music, art, movement, writing, and meditation. Unlike Women of the 14th Moon: Writing on Menopause, edited by Dena Taylor and Amber Sumrall which is an anthology of poetry and prose, this book provides guided exercises to help with the exploration of personal feelings and the creation of rituals for this transition.?-Library Journal I loved this book, and will use it in my work with midlife women. - Sadja Greenwood, M.D. Author of Menopause, Naturally Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences University of California Transformation Through Menopause. . . is by far the most wise and thought provoking book on menopause that I have ever read. It is must reading for every woman who dares to meet the challenges of menopause fully and consciously. -Christiane Northrup, M.D.

Transformation Through Menopause offers women a holistic framework for understanding this physiological process as a rite of pasasage and using it to create positive change in their lives. McCain, a social worker, encourages women to explore their feelings about menopause using music, art, movement, writing, and meditation. Unlike Women of the 14th Moon: Writing on Menopause, edited by Dena Taylor and Amber Sumrall which is an anthology of poetry and prose, this book provides guided exercises to help with the exploration of personal feelings and the creation of rituals for this transition. -Library Journal Thank you Bergin and Garvey for again publishing an heirloom quality book honoring the pathways of women. Add this book to your womancare library. -Surveillant This book will provide rewarding reading for menopausal women who find that accounts of physical changes are inadequate when measured against what menopause signifies for them personally. -Feminist Collections In this refreshing book, McCain presents cultural, historical, and psychosocial aspects of menstruation and menopause, seeing it as a rite of passage. Her views reflect research and clinical and personal experience. She sees menopause as an opportunity for growth and richness, with its own significance in women's lives. Beautifully written, this is the only book that talks about menopause without reference to hormone therapy. Very insightful with a holistic approach, this is a must companion for every woman in menopause. -Library Journal, focus on menopause, January 2001 ?Thank you Bergin and Garvey for again publishing an heirloom quality book honoring the pathways of women. Add this book to your womancare library.?-Surveillant ?In this refreshing book, McCain presents cultural, historical, and psychosocial aspects of menstruation and menopause, seeing it as a rite of passage. Her views reflect research and clinical and personal experience. She sees menopause as an opportunity for growth and richness, with its own significance in women's lives. Beautifully written, this is the only book that talks about menopause without reference to hormone therapy. Very insightful with a holistic approach, this is a must companion for every woman in menopause.?-Library Journal, focus on menopause, January 2001 ?This book will provide rewarding reading for menopausal women who find that accounts of physical changes are inadequate when measured against what menopause signifies for them personally.?-Feminist Collections ?Transformation Through Menopause offers women a holistic framework for understanding this physiological process as a rite of pasasage and using it to create positive change in their lives. McCain, a social worker, encourages women to explore their feelings about menopause using music, art, movement, writing, and meditation. Unlike Women of the 14th Moon: Writing on Menopause, edited by Dena Taylor and Amber Sumrall which is an anthology of poetry and prose, this book provides guided exercises to help with the exploration of personal feelings and the creation of rituals for this transition.?-Library Journal I loved this book, and will use it in my work with midlife women. - Sadja Greenwood, M.D. Author of Menopause, Naturally Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences University of California Transformation Through Menopause. . . is by far the most wise and thought provoking book on menopause that I have ever read. It is must reading for every woman who dares to meet the challenges of menopause fully and consciously. -Christiane Northrup, M.D.

I loved this book, and will use it in my work with midlife women. - Sadja Greenwood, M.D. Author of Menopause, Naturally Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences University of California Transformation Through Menopause. . . is by far the most wise and thought provoking book on menopause that I have ever read. It is must reading for every woman who dares to meet the challenges of menopause fully and consciously. -Christiane Northrup, M.D. ?In this refreshing book, McCain presents cultural, historical, and psychosocial aspects of menstruation and menopause, seeing it as a rite of passage. Her views reflect research and clinical and personal experience. She sees menopause as an opportunity for growth and richness, with its own significance in women's lives. Beautifully written, this is the only book that talks about menopause without reference to hormone therapy. Very insightful with a holistic approach, this is a must companion for every woman in menopause.?-Library Journal, focus on menopause, January 2001 ?Thank you Bergin and Garvey for again publishing an heirloom quality book honoring the pathways of women. Add this book to your womancare library.?-Surveillant ?This book will provide rewarding reading for menopausal women who find that accounts of physical changes are inadequate when measured against what menopause signifies for them personally.?-Feminist Collections ?Transformation Through Menopause offers women a holistic framework for understanding this physiological process as a rite of pasasage and using it to create positive change in their lives. McCain, a social worker, encourages women to explore their feelings about menopause using music, art, movement, writing, and meditation. Unlike Women of the 14th Moon: Writing on Menopause, edited by Dena Taylor and Amber Sumrall which is an anthology of poetry and prose, this book provides guided exercises to help with the exploration of personal feelings and the creation of rituals for this transition.?-Library Journal In this refreshing book, McCain presents cultural, historical, and psychosocial aspects of menstruation and menopause, seeing it as a rite of passage. Her views reflect research and clinical and personal experience. She sees menopause as an opportunity for growth and richness, with its own significance in women's lives. Beautifully written, this is the only book that talks about menopause without reference to hormone therapy. Very insightful with a holistic approach, this is a must companion for every woman in menopause. -Library Journal, focus on menopause, January 2001 Thank you Bergin and Garvey for again publishing an heirloom quality book honoring the pathways of women. Add this book to your womancare library. -Surveillant This book will provide rewarding reading for menopausal women who find that accounts of physical changes are inadequate when measured against what menopause signifies for them personally. -Feminist Collections Transformation Through Menopause offers women a holistic framework for understanding this physiological process as a rite of pasasage and using it to create positive change in their lives. McCain, a social worker, encourages women to explore their feelings about menopause using music, art, movement, writing, and meditation. Unlike Women of the 14th Moon: Writing on Menopause, edited by Dena Taylor and Amber Sumrall which is an anthology of poetry and prose, this book provides guided exercises to help with the exploration of personal feelings and the creation of rituals for this transition. -Library Journal

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MARIAN VAN EYK McCAIN is a social worker and counselor with a special interest in women's studies. She lives in Australia.

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