The Slow Moon Climbs

"The Slow Moon Climbs" by Susan Mattern offers a comprehensive exploration of menopause, tracing its understanding from prehistory to the modern era. Drawing on diverse cultural, scientific, and historical research, the book challenges traditional perceptions, highlighting menopause's significance as an important life stage and a factor in human evolution. It delves into changing societal views, from early societies where menopause was seen as a natural transition to contemporary Western perceptions as a medical disorder, ultimately redefining its role in human development and aging.