The Seven Sacred Rites of Menopause: The Spiritual Journey to the Wise-Woman Years [Paperback]

Kristi Meisenbach Boylan (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 2000

The vast majority of books on menopause do not address what every transitional woman instinctively knows: menopause is much more than just a list of physical ailments; it is a spiritual journey. This book outlines the seven rituals, or stepping stones, that a woman moves through on her menopause voyage, marking her way through midlife. These stepping stones lead her from the childbearing years to the wise-woman years and draw her attention to her changing body. More importantly, they draw attention to a woman’s changing spirit. Also included is information on the latest holistic remedies and traditional treatments for menopausal symptoms.

Editorial Reviews

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"...a truly uplifting and refreshing treatment of the frequently misunderstood and misinterpreted menopausal transition...Highly recommended." -- Ann Louise Gittleman, N.D., C.N.S., M.S., author of Before the Change and Super Nutrition for Menopause

"...inspiring and uplifting for both the women making this wondrous transition, and for those who can now look forward to making it!" -- Bala Jaison, Ph.D, Director of Focusing for Creative Living

"...speaks directly to a woman's soul...Kristi Meisenbach Boylan has provided a menopausal roadmap for generations to come." -- Marianne Williamson - author of A Return to Love and Imagine: What America Could Be in the 21st Century

"In a conversational style, the author explores the soul's journey in search of spiritual balance." -- NAPRA, Inc.

"a unique book that takes women on a fascinating journey into their spiritual and biological being...for women who need more than hormone therapy and vitamins." -- Dr. Sandra Cabot M.D., author of Smart Medicine for Menopause

After reading this book, I gained a calmness about aging that I value immensely. I feel my personal power increasing rather than being steadily drained away. -- Barbara Bianco, New Age [e-mail]

About the Author

Kristi Meisenbach Boylan is the former publisher of The Parent Track Magazine and began writing about women’s issues and the relationship between spiritual growth and fluctuating hormones after her own menopausal transformation. She lives in Richardson, Texas.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Santa Monica Press (September 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1891661132
• ISBN-13: 978-1891661136
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 2.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,515,066 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Publisher Responds to Ms. Ferree's Review, July 5, 2005

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Jeffrey Goldman "Publisher" (Santa Monica, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Seven Sacred Rites of Menopause: The Spiritual Journey to the Wise-Woman Years (Paperback)

Kristi Meisenbach Boylan's wonderful book "The Seven Sacred Rites of Menopause" has helped thousands of women cope with the emotional and physical challenges of menopause. I would hate to see a review by a clearly uninformed reader dissuade anyone from buying this book. Obviously, as the publisher, my opinion is biased, so don't just take my word, instead click on the "See All Editorial Reviews" link above and read the praise that everyone from Marianne Williamson to Dr. Sandra Cabot to Anne Louise Gittleman have lavished on Boylan's book. Then click over to "The Seven Sacred Rites of Menarche," where you can read what none other than Christiane Northrup (note the correct spelling of her name, Ms. Ferree) and Michael Gurian have to say about Boylan's beautiful and insightful writing.

1 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not for Goddess women, August 15, 2005

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G. Sanford "Goddess lovin' woman" (Boulder, CO USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Seven Sacred Rites of Menopause: The Spiritual Journey to the Wise-Woman Years (Paperback)

Though the author tries to draw women in with references to Goddess religion and women's ways of knowing, it is truly written for the woman who hasn't yet begun her "Goddess journey" on any level in her life. As a priestess, I was very disappointed in the many references to "God" and the negation of Goddess wisdom. The author should have stuck to writing for a patriarchial audience, as matri-focal women will find little value in this.

0 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars This is more like Menopause for 4th graders!!!!!, June 26, 2005

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Janet K. Ferree "jansjive" (Kutztown, PA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Seven Sacred Rites of Menopause: The Spiritual Journey to the Wise-Woman Years (Paperback)

I was so disappointed in this book. I read passages to my husband and we were in hysterics. I could not finish it, but I browsed. If you are a women in your 40's and need information on this subject, Christine Northrup is a much better option. This book was just plain stupid....I felt like I was reading menopause for 4th graders!