I was recently asked to review a new book- Shmirshky, think inside the box. The book is written by “E”. On the back inside cover was a photo of E and underneath she wrote- “I like having my picture taken about as much as I like getting a Pap smear!” After reading that I knew that I was really going to enjoy the book- and I did.
Shmirshky is a book about PM&M, which E describes as “The entire time in a shmirshky’s life when she’s going through the menopause experience”. Although E supplies a copious amount of medical information about the thyroid and hormone replace therapy in her book, she demystified it, thereby making it easy to digest. Finally, you’ll be able to understand exactly what your doctor is talking about instead of sitting there looking at him like the RCA Victor dog.
More than just explaining all the medical jargon though, E describes her journey through PM&M in a way that all us can relate to. You’ll find yourself laughing out loud at things which aren’t usually even funny. More importantly though, E reminds all of going through this journey that we are not alone, to reach out to our friends and family who love us. She also encourages us to live “Sumo” free. (If you want to know what that means, you’ll just have to read the book).
I realize that I’ve used some words and phrases in this review that might be unfamiliar to some of you. I did this for a reason. Part of the fun of the book is discovering these new words and their meanings. It’s a short book and an easy read. You owe it to yourself to read it; then give it to someone who loves you. For a limited time, if you enter the word “Bodacious” on the order form, you’ll save 20%. I’m making nothing for this review or from the sale of the book, so please believe me when I tell you that ordering this book is money well spent.
Sounds like my kind of book. Why is PM & M something people don’t want to talk about? If half the world’s population goes through it we should be able to talk (and laugh) about it.
Okay, I’ll step off the soap box now.
Welcome Bucksome Boomer. It’s a very informative and really funny book. Don’t worry about getting off the soapbox here quickly. If you read a few more of my postings, you’ll see that I tend to stay awhile once I get my ample backside up there. All the women I know talk and laugh about PM&M often. I’ve got to laugh. I refuse to cry- about that anyway. Please come and visit often.