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Honey, They Shrunk My Hormones

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This weekend I received a copy of Caron Loveless' book and read it non-stop. I couldn't put it down! I laughed, I groaned, I sighed, and I winced as Caron's honesty and winsome humor hit the nail (or should I say "hormone") on the head time after time. Those in the midlife of womanhood will be encouraged and challenged to not only except the challenges of this crazy time of life, but also learn to find the sweeter deeper side of all the physical, mental, and emotional changes. Thumbs! A+! Five stars! I plan to buy copies for friends' birthdays and also form an accountability group that can enjoy the book together. I know it will be a bonding experience. Bravo Caron!!!

It's great to finaly understand my wife! I am a guy, I don't read much, but I enjoyed the witty humor of Caron Loveless. This book will realy help guys who have wives going through this. Come on be a MAN!

This is only the second book that I have read in the last six months since I became a Mom. I couldn't put it down. I haven't hit menopause yet, but pregnancy hormones were similar and I feel like I have a better handle on what is to come. The stories were full of the fragilty and humor of life. The comments from other ladies at the end of each section were great. It was nice to hear from such a cross section of lives. Thank you Caron for being so transparent and vulnerable and to allow us to walk through this phase of life WITH you.

I have to admit that I am not the worlds greatest reader, however, the ease of gliding from cover to cover with Loveless' openness was a breeze! I was either laughing or crying throughout the book! As I started to read, I noticed I was relating so well to the author, that it felt like we were two girlfriends sitting down for a cup of afternoon tea. I also shared each chapter of the book with whomever was around, whether that be friends, family or complete strangers overseas. I have purchased several copies of the book for friends and currently am looking for my copy which I have probably given away to someone. The book has helped me in this critical time of my life from a mental, emotional and spiritual point of view. Thank you Caron for your sincerity in tackling this difficult topic! Sure do look forward to our next "tea" time together!

I actually host a book club, so I read alot! This was a great, quick read, but one I will refer to quite often. Caron Loveless is an excellent writer. I got the feeling she is close to God and really sought His counsel about this phase of life. I laughed out loud and cried a lot too. I especially liked her journal entry to herself at age 40ty. Wow! I wish my head was on that straight. It was beautiful! It amazed me how she was able to make you feel the good and the unpleasant throughout the book. You really felt like you were sitting there in one of the chat groups. I am telling all my friends about this book and insisting that they buy it. It's so down to earth with all that you might go through, yet very educational. Caron, you did a great job and I can't wait to read more of your books!

A one of a kind inspiration for adult women of all kind.

Of all the books I've read over the years I can't remember one that kept me so wrapped up as this one. I started reading the book late on a Sunday afternoon and didn't put it down until way past my bedtime. I would've kept reading except I couldn't see words through my tears anymore. When I finished the book, early the next morning I was truely disappointed it was over. I was particularly gripped by the chapters in Part 3: Midlife Relationships: Holding On, Letting Go. These pages deal with our children growing up and leaving home and the growing concern for our ageing parents. That's where I am right now!! I found that as I read these chapters, I was laughing one minute and crying the very next. Caron has such a gift for using words to get to the core of the issues at hand. As I closed the book on the last page, I was encouraged to realize that we women, in the middle of life, don't have to dread it afterall. If we understand it and share it with other women, it can a truely be a beautiful time in our lives. Congratulations Caron! You've written a treasure that has spoken directly to my heart!

We're literally in the millions: Women experiencing mid-life metamorphis. One would think mid-life girls would be talking about it everywhere, but the truth is, it's a bit of a clandestine topic. Caron Loveless breaks the ice and warms hearts in her newest book, Honey They Shruck My Hormones.
Loveless writes as if she's seated across the table from her readers, sharing a coffee and her heart. She speaks from an endearing subjective position and the reader feels like she's right there with Caron experiecing such very human rites of passage as the "baby's" high school graduation, the inaugural mammogram, and the first grand-child.
Each chapter has a "chat-room" section in which Loveless brilliantly includes a diversity of mid-lifers' thoughts about the chapter's topic.
Loveless also includes a list of "122 Things You Should Know By Now," a nice applause for recognzing the life-grace achieved at mid-life, and she gives readers a very funny and tender 30-day, personal journal.
Honey They Shrunk My Hormones is a fast read, but not a shallow one. It's probably one of the most helpful books on the market because of it's honesty laced with humor, and Loveless's intrepid spirit going into sometimes sad, sometimes unknown waters and calling out to readers, "Come, follow me--the best is yet to come!"
This book offers wonderful insight to women light-years away from mid-life, women right in the middle of The Middle, and women reflecting on their own change experiences.
Read it quickly and keep it on your night-stand for years, as a quick reminder about the richness of mid-life when you can't remember if you applied your anti-aging cream or not.

It's all about knowing you're not the only one! Thanks for this chatty, funny book about the change -- it's all attitude, all the time. Doesn't tell how to replace the hormones, just how to deal with not having them -- but there are other "replacement" books. Caron is a blessing, no matter what your religion.

Although i am sure the author is a nice lady and I applaud her sense of humor I was disappointed when I discovered this was a religious book. When reading the reviews before buying I did not come across anything about the fact that this would be from a christian bent. Its probably a good book for those who believe that way but for those of us who don't, it was rather disappointing.