The Second Half of Your Life

Great read. I initially purchased Northrup's Wisdom book but returned it. See my review there. This book presents some of the same info but here I feel reassured, Northrop's book, not so much.

Great book! Sound advice!

I had heard about this book on the radio and as it sounded like it might be interesting I bought it. Found it fairly pedestrian and padded out with a lot of quotes. Nothing new here.

Written in captivating, digestible, sections, this book is hard to put down. It introduces a strong, fresh voice to a too quiet conversation, and does so in an entertaining, informative way. The insights are distinct, refreshing and empowering. I also appreciated the range of information, from health to finances, it was very comprehensive. These pages underscore an excitement and opportunity to being 50+.

This is an absolutely phenomenal book that goes past simply surviving menopause; it will teach you how to thrive during the Second Half of Your Life! This book is an excellent Mother's Day Gift for any woman over 40 and any man whose wife is over 40.

The book does three things well: motivates the reader towards honest personal assessment and change at that crucial "second half" stage of life, explains how to capitalise on hormonal changes for greater benefit and lays out the options available for those suffering with menopause, and calls out on the carpet those women who haven't yet taken charge of their own bodies and lives. Shaw Ruddock's engaging and warm, yet take-no-prisoners style of writing can provide a needed kick-start to millions of women.

One of the best books I have read in a long time. Ms. Raddock has put into words the exact feelings and thoughts of women in their second half of their lives. I enjoyed every minute of reading and learned a lot of very practical tips as well.Its as if Ms. Raddock knows me personally. Outstanding!!!!

This wide ranging and engagingly written book is by far the best I have read on this subject or any related to it. It is positive and inspiring but without any of the loss of rigour and intelligence so common in studies of the subject. Read it. Sam Fogg

This book helps you to feel positive about the second half of your life. I am 63 and recently widowed after 44 years of marriage, so I was reaching out for a book to give me positivity and hope in my journey of grief. This is it. There is nothing that makes you frightened in the book, because after recent bereavement we have a heightened sense of hypervigilance and reading can be difficult. I found this well-researched and intelligent writing gave me nothing but determination to get on and enjoy the rest of my own life. In doing so we will show, in our spirit, hope to the next generation. Well done to the author.

It was mainly platitudes about keeping healthy, interested and active - the sort of thing you find in magazine articles every day. I read a few chapters and gave up in disgust, was sorry I spent the money.

Love it. Full of humour. I can relate to it, without feeling old before my time. Also, Jill manages to share her experience as if you were a friend (part of the club). Easy to read.

Very relevant read for those ladies in their second stage of life....although I truly believe we have more than 2 stages in our life.

Good book