New Reviews for my books – Books by D.G, Kaye in Review #Memoir – #Christmas Book Fair
Today I’m sharing some new and recent reviews I came across for all of my books! I was excited to recently find four new reviews for my book Menowhat? A Memoir. It seems one doesn’t have to be going through the changes of madness to feel curious about this book. A friend who I’d given a few of my books too was thrilled to type up reviews in gratitude for the books. Not everyone is tech savvy to get a review up on Amazon or Goodreads so I was very appreciative. Customer Reviews for: Meno-What? A Memoir: Memorable Moments Of Menopause Blurb: “I often found myself drifting from a state of normal in a sudden twist of bitchiness.” x From PMS to menopause to what the hell? x D.G. adds a touch of humor to a tale about a not-so-humorous time. While bidding farewell to her dearly departing estrogen, D.G. struggles to tame her raging hormones of fire, relentless dryness, flooding and droughts and other unflattering symptoms. x Join D.G. on her meno-journey to slay the dragons of menopause as she tries to hold on to her sanity, memory, hair, and so much more! x *** Thrilled to find this review from author Alex Craigie x My rating: 1 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars[ 5 of 5 stars ] Meno-What? A Memoir: Memorable Moments Of Menopause by D.G. Kaye (Goodreads Author) x Alex Craigie‘s review Oct 15, 2021 it was amazing This book is one person’s account of what it was like for her as she went through perimenopause to menopause. I wish I’d read it years ago when I was going through it! x The author does stress that this is her journey and that the things that worked for her might not work for you. She also makes it crystal clear that your doctor is your first port of call and you should try nothing without checking that it’s all right for you. x What I really loved about this book was its down-to-earth approach and its humour. It’s a situation that can be grim enough as it is without wading through hefty tomes of complex information on the subject. All the issues discussed are ones that either I or my friends were familiar with – the hot flushes (flashes in the US), lack of sleep, unpredictable responses to situations caused by fluctuating hormones, memory lapses, dry skin, middle-age spread, digestive system issues and more. Pretty much everything is covered but with a generous sprinkling of humour that made it a delight to read. x The author says that a group of supportive friends helps to tough it out and the symptoms are ‘more manageable when you know you aren’t alone or going crazy.’ x The book is filled with suggestions and tips–with the proviso that any supplements are okayed by a medical professional first – and it was wonderful to come across something that explained things with an honest but light touch that made you smile, or even laugh out loud. In the passage about trying to maintain body shape, she refers to ‘arms that continued to wave after I stopped’. It’s this light touch that made the book such a success with me. Seeing the funny side of something that has to be faced can only be a good thing and, as the author reminds us, laughter is the best medicine. x In my mother’s day, and in mine, the menopause was something that you suffered in silence. It wasn’t something you shared with anyone else and there was very little information to help you. The world is a better place because of books like this one. x I came across this gem of a review by Diana Peach on Amazon, and then shared again on her blog in her September Reads x Meno – What?: Memorable Moments of Menopause by D. G. Kaye I tried to read this book in bed before nodding off, but my husband made me go downstairs… apparently my laughter was keeping him up. As someone who’s gone through “The Change,” I found this book highly relatable and, at times, laugh out loud funny. Kaye recommends laughter as a way of dealing with this shocking stage of life, and her account of her own battle with menopause and post-menopausal changes demonstrates that conviction. x Kaye gives an overview of the biological changes, reminds us that she isn’t a doctor, and clarifies that every woman will experience this misery in different ways. Besides offering plenty of opportunities for laughter, she provides suggestions for ways to manage our changing bodies. I especially related to her discussion of post-menopausal changes that begin with a stage called “What the Hell?” x Her anecdotes are relatable… the covers on/covers off routine… opening the car window to let the snow blow in… “alligator” skin… sagging, spots, you name it, she covers the gamut and all with sardonic wit, disbelief, good sense, and a determination to fight back. This book is a memoir but one that doubles as a guide for women during their menopausal journeys. Highly recommended. x A recent 5 Star review from Harmony Kent: #BookReview: Meno-What? by D G Kaye @pokercubster #Menopause #womensissues HARMONY KENT POSTED ON 25TH NOVEMBER 2021 POSTED IN REVIEW 7 COMMENTS TAGGED WITH , 5 STARSAMAZON KINDLEBOOK REVIEWDEBUT AUTHORDEBUT NOVELFICTIONGENERAL FICTIONGOODREADSHARMONY KENTHARPER COLLINSKINDLENIKKI ERLICKPAPERBACK Hi everyone! Today, I have a book review for a favourite writer of mine, D G Kaye … an author many of us know and love >>> Harmony posted on her blog: My Review: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 I have read this author before, and her humour in adversity shines through every time. This knack makes what could be a depressing read into an inspiring one, and Meno-What? doesn’t disappoint. At 66 Kindle pages, this is a quick yet informative read. x I would say this is a must-read for all women going through or approaching a certain stage of life: the menopause. I might go so far as to say that their loved ones should read this too! … Although, when I made the same suggestion to dear hubby, I received a noncommittal grunt in reply, lols. x The author tells us that “major body trauma or surgery can ignite the process.” Tick! And … “Those meno dragons can creep up on you like the night.” Tick! (Love that imagery.) And … “If you can’t laugh, there’s no fun in existing!” Tick! x Some comments show the massive differences between healthcare in the UK and that in the US. For instance, many of us over this side of the pond can’t imagine having our own dermatologist or gynae person to go to at need. Apart from this difference in health care provision, the book and its examples is highly relatable. x As an amputee, I’m experiencing a whole new level of fun living with a false leg during hot sweats. Just yesterday, after the supposedly-tight-and-skin-gripping liner slipped off my residual limb three times in half an hour, and took my prosthetic with it mid-step, I decided to give myself a break and had a wheelchair day. As the author advises, seeing the funny side sure does help! x Reading this book had me chortling away throughout, as well as nodding in recognition. Honestly, I wish I’d read this a few years ago! While each experience of menopause is individual, there are some common truths that hold for us all, and this book is a wonderful reminder that we’re not alone, as well as offering some general advice from a lay perspective. This treat of a memoir gets a solid five stars from me. x x MacTrish 5.0 out of 5 stars A book that takes some of the heat out of the topic of the menopause! Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 19 October 2021 Verified Purchase x If you know someone going through the menopause you might consider giving them this book. It’s packed full of the author’s honest account of her symptoms, the science behind them and tips and suggestions for making the situation more bearable which she shares with a humour that certainly would have helped me! x It’s a reassuring trip through the minefield of menopause and opens up a subject that was completely taboo for my mother’s generation. All women go through the menopause and it shouldn’t be something that is kept hidden like a guilty secret. We need more books like this. x xxx x I made a new friend in my building and she’s a retired professional in higher education. She was so excited to learn I was an author and asked where she can buy my books. Of course, I gave her two. She was so kind, as she doesn’t fiddle much with computers, but she wrote three lovely reviews for three of my books, P.S. I Forgive You, Twenty Years: After “I Do”, and Conflicted Hearts: Diana DeCaire 5.0 out of 5 stars Thoughtful, lovely self expression Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2021 Verified Purchase x Such a great read (and well-edited so very smooth) to sink one’s mind right into. It takes a lot of guts to write about personal stuff and all the more interesting due to great insights by the author. x x x marjorie mallon 5.0 out of 5 stars A fun travel/shopping memoir which will have you laughing Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 21 February 2021 x I read this as part of #ireadcanadian., @ireadcanadian #nowmorethanever. This is such a hoot, what a laugh! x Have Bags Will Travel is such an entertaining read which gives you an insight into D G Kaye’s character, her shopping obsession, packing troubles, germaphobia, and brushes with airport security. Enjoy her recollections on the glamour and glitz, her love to travel and a nostalgic aspect to it all. x Her friend Zan shares her shopaholic tendencies too. The two of them together… can you imagine? A red head, blonde explosion of zaniness! I love the part when they end up at Buckingham Palace and chat to a Beefeater, the royal guard and after which… it gets funnier by the moment. x Have Bags Will Travel gives a historical account of how much easier it used to be to take overstuffed baggage through airports in the good old days. Now, it seems that D G Kaye will resort to anything to get her shopping home. x Zan and D G Kaye also travel to Paris and end up shopping for shoes! x There are manmade toboggan rides in Muskoka, Canada. x Trips to Venezuela: Margarita Island and Caracas with cousin Eileen. x Las Vegas, Then and Now – gambling/casinos, fond memories of the author’s love of the desert. x Have Bags Will Travel is just what we need right now, a good giggle! There is also a section at the back of the book with Helpful Travel tips. x A short, entertaining read. Highly recommended, especially for the shopoholics and travel enthusiasts in your life! *** I am grateful for all those interested in my books and for those who’ve taken the time to read, enjoy, and took more time to write reviews. x So what’s next? Well, as many of you already know, this year hasn’t been kind to me, in fact, my nightmares with my husband’s declining health began last year, just as I finished revising my latest memoir – Fifteen First Times. I never even got it sent to the editor before I lost all focus on book writing. With my husband’s ongoing illness, and then losing him to cancer this spring, and dealing with everything that comes after that and the suffocating grief I continue to live with, let’s just say that...
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