Waking the Women: Faith, Menopause, and the Meaning of Midlife by Jayne Manfredi

Description: Waking the Women by Jayne Manfredi Women over 40 are the biggest demographic in the Church of England. A huge proportion congregations will have experienced menopause and yet it is almost entirely taboo. Writing with refreshing frankness, Jayne Manfredi uses biblical reflection, prophetic storytelling and prayer to journey with those experiencing "the dreaded m word". FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Women over the age of 40 are by far the biggest and the most active demographic in the Church of England. But while a huge proportion of any given congregation will likely have experienced menopause, it still remains largely unacknowledged, unspoken and unaddressed. It is almost entirely taboo as a topic of conversation in churches.Writing with refreshing frankness, popular blogger and broadcaster Jayne Manfredi uses biblical reflection, prophetic storytelling and prayer to journey with those experiencing "the dreaded m word". Facing the menopause head-on, and by turns hilarious and moving, Waking the Women offers a challenge to destigmatize womens experiences by opening up the conversation around midlife and ageing in the church. Author Biography Jayne Manfredi is an Anglican Deacon, writer, teacher and regular contributor to BBC Radio Four. She lives in Crewe with her husband and four children. Review This romping, tear-jerking, laugh-out-loud read that pays absolutely no attention to split infinitives offers, at last, a spiritual context for this testing time... it is a superb offering to a secular world whose understanding of the menopause remains puddle-deep. If you read and recommend nothing else in relation to the menopause, read this. -- Claire Gilbert, Church TimesEmpathetic, deeply personal and witty... books like this cannot be only for the women concerned - they should be read by everyone. -- Arianna Walker, Christianity"Ive never read anything like Waking the Women. It took me on a stunning and imaginative journey through the pain, beauty, joy and hope of what it is to be a woman, told through the lens of Gods big story for all of us. Jayne Manfredi has the rare talent of being able to write beautifully profound and heart-aching words one minute, then make us laugh the next. A must-read for all of the sisterhood." -- Chine McDonald"This is a frank, funny, and profoundly spiritual book about the universal experience of living in a changing body. I hope men will read it, and younger women too. Theres stacks of wisdom here for us all." -- Andrew Graystone"Those familiar with Jaynes work as a broadcaster and writer will be delighted with her customary insight, wit and humanity all of which permeate this book. Those new to Jaynes work are in for rich reward. Jayne guides her readers with care and courage, with her reflections overflowing with humanity undergirded by challenge. There is much here to both learn and ponder. A fascinating read." -- Rt Revd Arun Arora Details ISBN1786225751 Author Jayne Manfredi Pages 144 Publisher Canterbury Press Norwich Year 2024 ISBN-13 9781786225757 Format Paperback Imprint Canterbury Press Norwich Subtitle Faith, Menopause, and the Meaning of Midlife Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Audience General Publication Date 2024-10-24 UK Release Date 2024-10-24 DEWEY 248.843 ISBN-10 1786225751 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:168366294;

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