Preface Introduction--The Inward Spiral What Is Menopause? Who Am I? What Am I Made Of? Who Am I? What Do I Think? Who Am I? What Do I Feel? Time of Transition: The Common Themes of Menopause Who Am I Really? Who Am I Becoming? Living the Menopause Free as a Butterfly Bibliography Index
offers women a holistic framework for understanding this physiological process as a rite of passage and using it to create positive change in their lives... an excellent addition to the women's health collection of all libraries. Library Journal
MARIAN VAN EYK McCAIN is a social worker and counselor with a special interest in women's studies. She lives in Australia.
"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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