Waking the Women: Faith, Menopause, and the Meaning of Midlife

Women over the age of 40 are by far the biggest and the most active demographic in the Church of England. A huge proportion of any given congregation will likely have experienced menopause and yet it is almost entirely taboo as a topic of conversation in churches. Writing with refreshing frankness, Jayne Manfredi uses biblical reflection, prophetic storytelling and prayer to journey with those experiencing "the dreaded m word". Facing the taboo head-on and by turns hilarious and moving, Waking the Women offers a challenge to destigmatize women's experiences by opening up the conversation around midlife and ageing in churches and other faith spaces.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Canterbury Press Norwich
Published: 10/24/2024
ISBN: 9781786225757
Pages: 144
Weight: 0.38lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.31d