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

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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.

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.

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!