Honey, They Shrunk My Hormones: Humor and Insight from the Trenches of Midlife

by Caron Chandler Loveless

Book Overview

With compassion and insight, Caron Chandler Loveless uses humor -- lots of it -- to inspire and encourage women as they face midlife. Loveless writes with sensitivity about more than estrogen and hot flashes; she confronts self-image questions, the empty-nest syndrome, ailing parents, and the fear of letting go, among other topics, and gives a hopeful outlook to the new world that lies ahead.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1582292892
• ISBN13: 9781582292892
• Release Date: January 2003
• Publisher: Howard Books
• Length: 223 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.8" x 8.4"

Customer Reviews

Someone Understands!!!

I have to admit that I am not the worlds greatest reader, however, the ease of gliding from cover to cover with Loveless' openness was a breeze! I was either laughing or crying throughout the book! As I started to read, I noticed I was relating so well to the author, that it felt like we were two girlfriends sitting down for a cup of afternoon tea. I also shared each chapter of the book with whomever was around, whether that be friends, family or complete strangers overseas. I have purchased several copies of the book for friends and currently am looking for my copy which I have probably given away to someone. The book has helped me in this critical time of my life from a mental, emotional and spiritual point of view. Thank you Caron for your sincerity in tackling this difficult topic! Sure do look forward to our next "tea" time together!

5 Stars is not enough

A one of a kind inspiration for adult women of all kind.

Cheers from a Middle Aged Mom

This is only the second book that I have read in the last six months since I became a Mom. I couldn't put it down. I haven't hit menopause yet, but pregnancy hormones were similar and I feel like I have a better handle on what is to come. The stories were full of the fragilty and humor of life. The comments from other ladies at the end of each section were great. It was nice to hear from such a cross section of lives. Thank you Caron for being so transparent and vulnerable and to allow us to walk through this phase of life WITH you.

Thank goodness midlife doesn't have to be a crisis afterall!

Of all the books I've read over the years I can't remember one that kept me so wrapped up as this one. I started reading the book late on a Sunday afternoon and didn't put it down until way past my bedtime. I would've kept reading except I couldn't see words through my tears anymore. When I finished the book, early the next morning I was truely disappointed it was over. I was particularly gripped by the chapters in Part 3: Midlife Relationships: Holding On, Letting Go. These pages deal with our children growing up and leaving home and the growing concern for our ageing parents. That's where I am right now!! I found that as I read these chapters, I was laughing one minute and crying the very next. Caron has such a gift for using words to get to the core of the issues at hand. As I closed the book on the last page, I was encouraged to realize that we women, in the middle of life, don't have to dread it afterall. If we understand it and share it with other women, it can a truely be a beautiful time in our lives. Congratulations Caron! You've written a treasure that has spoken directly to my heart!

My Shrinking Hormones are Validated!

This weekend I received a copy of Caron Loveless' book and read it non-stop. I couldn't put it down! I laughed, I groaned, I sighed, and I winced as Caron's honesty and winsome humor hit the nail (or should I say "hormone") on the head time after time. Those in the midlife of womanhood will be encouraged and challenged to not only except the challenges of this crazy time of life, but also learn to find the sweeter deeper side of all the physical, mental, and emotional changes. Thumbs! A+! Five stars! I plan to buy copies for friends' birthdays and also form an accountability group that can enjoy the book together. I know it will be a bonding experience. Bravo Caron!!!