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What Would Virginia Woolf Do?

And Other Questions I Ask Myself as I Attempt to Age Without Apology

by Nina Lorez Collins
Eliza Foss
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When Nina Collins entered her forties she found herself awash in a sea of hormones. As symptoms of perimenopause set in, she began to fear losing her health, looks, sexuality, sense of humor-perhaps all at once. Craving a place to discuss her questions and concerns, and finding none, Nina started a Facebook group with the ironic name, "What Would Virginia Woolf Do?," which has grown exponentially into a place where women-most with strong opinions and fierce senses of humor—have surprisingly candid, lively, and intimate conversations.
Mid-life is a time when women want to think about purpose, about how to be their best selves, and how to love themselves as they enter the second half of life. They yearn to acknowledge the nostalgia and sadness that comes with aging, but also want to revel in their hard-earned wisdom.
Part memoir and part resource on everything from fashion and skincare to sex and surviving the empty nest, What Would Virginia Woolf Do? is a frank and intimate conversation mixed with anecdotes and honesty, wrapped up in a literary joke. It's also a destination, a place where readers can nestle in and see what happens when women feel comfortable enough to get real with each other: defy the shame that the culture often throws their way, find solace and laugh out loud, and revel in this new phase of life.

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  • Release date

    April 10, 2018

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Listen audiobook

      • ISBN: 9781478920700
      • File size: 323767 KB
      • Duration: 11:14:30

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • Publisher's Weekly

      January 29, 2018
      Life coach Collins comes across as a close, plainspoken friend in this wise guide to midlife intended to “bring to light some of the things that aren’t discussed enough about this particular phase.” The bulk of the book is concerned with fashion, beauty, and unwanted changes to the body to a degree that verges on obsessive, but there are also chapters on finances, mental health, parenting, physical health, and work. Along the way, Collins leavens her advice with humor and honesty: wrinkle-fighting skin cream Retin-A works; Kegels work, but actually making the commitment to doing them is another issue; “brain fog” as a menopause-related issue is real, but generally temporary. There are also relatable discussions of life choices and regrets, such as over a decision between focusing on parenting or career. Collins supplements her own stories with those from her friends and from members of the Facebook group Collins started that provides this book’s title. Her takeaways are that there is great benefit to understanding one’s choices, having a community, knowing what’s happening to one’s body, and accepting change. Women in the market for advice on entering midlife will find her a funny and reliable guide.

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  • OverDrive Listen audiobook

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  • English

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