Titles in This Set:
Cracking the Menopause
The Happy Menopause
Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780678466445
Overview:
Two essential guides for every stage of menopause, Cracking the Menopause and The Happy Menopause, come together in one affordable paperback collection. From broadcaster Mariella Frostrup and health journalist Alice Smellie, Cracking the Menopause invites readers to talk openly about a topic too long left in the shadows. It blends personal experience with up-to-date science, expert insights, and light-hearted illustrations to demystify symptoms, treatment options, and lifestyle choices. The companion volume, The Happy Menopause, shifts from awareness to action, offering a practical nutrition and lifestyle framework that recognises every womans journey is unique. It helps you tailor a menopause diet and daily routines to target the symptoms that matter most to you, whether youre dealing with hot flashes, sleep disruption, mood changes, or energy dips. Together, this two-book collection provides both context and concrete steps, making it easier to navigate menopause with confidence, humour, and hope. Ideal for readers seeking honest information, relatable storytelling, and actionable strategies in one thoughtfully designed paperback set.
What Makes This Collection Special:
Pairing a candid narrative with a practical diet-guide approach, these two titles complement each other. Cracking the Menopause offers context, science updates, and personal honesty; The Happy Menopause translates that knowledge into everyday choicesfoods, routines, supplements, and habits that can ease symptoms and improve sleep and energy. The set is ideal for readers who want both understanding and empowerment: first, you gain clarity about what’s happening in your body; second, you learn how to adapt your meals and lifestyle to reduce discomfort and improve wellbeing. The authors voices are approachable and non-judgmental, removing stigma around menopause. Collectors and gift buyers will appreciate the cohesive packaging and the way the two books reinforce one another, creating a natural reading journey from awareness to action. This is a complete, binge-friendly duo for home libraries, study groups, or gift sets that celebrate informed self-care.
Books Included in This Collection:
Cracking the Menopause
Cracking the Menopause guides readers with honesty and humor through the menopause. Mariella Frostrup shares her own journey while Alice Smellie provides current science, practical advice, and action steps, including symptom management and conversations with clinicians. The tone stays direct yet empathetic, supporting readers at any stagefrom perimenopause to post-menopause. Expect clear explanations, relatable anecdotes, and a practical roadmap to navigate changes with confidence.
The Happy Menopause
The Happy Menopause offers a practical, personalized approach to diet and daily routines. It helps readers build a menopause-focused eating plan, identify foods that may ease symptoms, and apply simple lifestyle tweaks to support sleep, mood, and energy. The book emphasises that there is no one-size-fits-all solution and invites readers to tailor a plan to their own needs. A friendly, action-oriented guide ideal for busy readers seeking tangible steps rather than theory.
Who This Set Is Perfect For:
Perfect for women approaching or experiencing menopause who want both understanding and real-world strategies. Suitable for readers who crave credible guidance in accessible language, avoiding medical jargon. Great for fans of health non-fiction, self-care, and lifestyle guides, as well as anyone seeking a supportive gift for a partner, sister, or friend. Ideal for busy parents balancing work and family, students studying health topics, or workplace wellness programs. This two-book collection provides a complete reading journeyfrom learning whats happening to implementing a personalised planwithout overwhelming the reader.
Key Benefits:
- Clear, candid information about menopause presented with empathy and practicality
- Personal journey paired with science-backed guidance for balanced understanding
- Practical, customizable diet and lifestyle strategies to ease symptoms
- Two-book value that creates a comprehensive menopause toolkit in one purchase
- User-friendly paperback format ideal for reading at home or gifting
- Supports informed conversations with healthcare providers and loved ones
About the Author:
Mariella Frostrup is a respected broadcaster known for tackling complex topics with clarity and warmth. In Cracking the Menopause, she teams with health journalist Alice Smellie to blend personal experience with accessible, evidence-based guidance. Smellie brings clear, practical reporting on nutrition, symptoms, and management strategies, making difficult information approachable. Together, they offer a relatable voice for women navigating perimenopause and menopause, delivering honest perspectives, helpful tips, and a touch of humour to make the journey feel doable and less daunting.
Why Youll Love This Set:
This two-book collection delivers both understanding and practical tools in a single, cohesive package. Youll gain context about what menopause means for body and mood, then translate that knowledge into daily actionscustomised nutrition, sleep routines, stress management, and smarter conversations with healthcare providers. The set is ideal for your personal library, a thoughtful gift, or a group study resource. It offers a consistent reading journey across two complementary voices, creating a reliable framework to navigate symptoms with confidence and hope.
Please Note: The individual books included in this listing will be dispatched as per the original UK ISBN and UK edition cover image shown in the image.
