![]() The book is nothing less than what my own grandmother used to call a 'godsend. Jackson writes with the humor of Nora Ephron, the honesty of a fiftysomething, and the reality of medical science., Jackson covers it all. Her first book, Between a Rock and Hot Place: Why Fifty is Not the New Thirty, came out in 2011 and was optioned for a TV movie by Lifetime. ![]() Jackson s stunning candor and sparkling high spirits will have women of all ages laughing as they confront everything from menopause to wrinkles, thanks to this funny, practical and engaging book., Finally, there is a voice of reality to counter the claims of a youth-oriented culture and put forward the idea that successful aging isn't about denying reality…. ![]() Run, do not walk, to get the book, and then call your nutritionist, your GYN, your health club, your nearest Whole Foods, your mothers and daughters, and tell them all about it., The cure for fear is laughter, and this book offers a powerful antidote to all the scary aspects of aging. The phrase between a rock and a hot place refers to the author’s menopausal quandary: Take hormone-replacement therapy (and accept what’s said to be an increased chance of cancer, heart disease and stroke) or suffer the vile physical and mental consequences (night sweats, weight gain, mood swings, hair loss and more). ![]() She is not afraid to tackle the topics of sex, ageism in the workplace, death, health, empty nest, and everything else the years may bring. Between a Rock and a Hot Place is sexy, witty, energizing, smart, and full of terrific advice…. While investigating her own life, Jackson, in Between a Rock and a Hot Place, takes us through the many twists and turns on the roller coaster of aging. ![]()
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