Waking the Women

<p><span style=color: rgba(33 37 41 1); background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1)>Women over the age of 40 are by far the biggest and the most active demographic in the Church of England. A huge proportion of any given congregation will likely have experienced menopause and yet it is almost entirely taboo as a topic of conversation in churches. Writing with refreshing frankness Jayne Manfredi uses biblical reflection prophetic storytelling and prayer to journey with those experiencing the dreaded m word. Facing the taboo head-on and by turns hilarious and moving Waking the Women offers a challenge to destigmatize women's experiences by opening up the conversation around midlife and ageing in churches and other faith spaces.</span></p>