The Big M: 13 Writers Take Back the Story of Menopause

For readers of Kink and What My Mother and I Don't Talk About, an anthology from a bestselling author that redefines the way we think about menopause--leaves you feeling informed, empowered, and more connected to yourself and others on the journey (Nedra Glover Tawwab, New York Times bestselling author of Set Boundaries, Find Peace). n Lidia Yuknavitch teams up with 12 of today's sharpest writers to change the way we think about menopause. Exploring a variety of themes from freedom and mortality, to sexuality and the patriarchy, The Big M is a kaleidoscope of unique perspectives on a universal experience, each writer navigating the profound changes in their bodies and lives in their own ways. Funny, insightful, subversive, and inspiring, The Big M aims to rebrand--and reinvent--our understanding of menopause. n nThe Big M includes work from a diverse group of influential writers, including: Roxane Gay, Cheryl Strayed, Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai, Reyna Grande, Joey Soloway, Nana-Ama Danqua, Gina Frangello, Monica Drake, Lan Samantha Chang, Julia Alvarez, Darcey Steinke, and Pam Houston. By including a wide range of voices and perspectives, Yuknavitch's collection ensures that every reader feels less alone with an experience that--while common--has been taboo for too long.n