What a great read this book was, very informative and addictive. The author has taken us on her Spiritual journey through this, a major change in a woman's life - and she has been brave enough to bare her soul to her readers. She offers an alternative way to deal with Moon Pause. Thought provoking, full of knowledge and Colette's quirky humour - all in all, highly recommended! ~ Alison, Amazon

Colette has done something quite amazing with this book. She's combines a practical viewpoint of menopause with a spiritual one. She tells the story of her own menopause, which in places is quite painful and honest but gives you a sense of hope as she manages to overcome not just her hot flushes but also the 'why' of it all. As a trained pharmacist, she repeats that she didn't want to medicalise her menopause not even with herbs (which was very brave) so she could experience the true value of what her spiritual path is/was. I was touched by how she described her process. She writes in a friendly, caring manner. She doesn't rush to make her point or criticise anyone or anything...and tells us how she coped using meditations, crystals, chanting and other esoteric methods. I finished this book and felt happy that there IS another way to get to our grandmother-self, without resorting to drugs or props. Only complete honesty will allow that process and I salute Colette for her bravery:) ~ Miss M. L. English, Amazon

Let me begin by saying I have never written a review on Amazon before but this book was so wonderful that I just had to! "Menopause: A Natural and Spiritual Journey" is far being from being a medical journal or a greying pamphlet unrecognisable in content but instead offers a meditative exploration of Menopause that is at all times fresh, funny and completely genuine. Brown emphasizes the deeply personal and sometimes unbecoming details of her journey; the book is leaden in pure emotion because these events are lifted straight from her life. The exploration of the symptoms of menopause through good-humoured anecdotes is at all times accompanied by a recurring theme of physical and spiritual regeneration and Brown as a former pharmacist turned writer/clairvoyant seems like the ideal person to tackle this subject matter in an ultimately balanced way. Brown impresses upon the reader she is `being honest' and this truthfulness is potent from the first page and indeed one of the strongest qualities of the book. She presents notion of everything being connected, the physical, spiritual and emotional and provides mediations and mantras to help the reader through the process. These meditations are very useful and can be personalised in the way that suits the reader. The colourful anecdotes are without a doubt entertaining and you can feel the friendly, supportive nature of the author through the book. There is not one bit of dull psychobabble to be found but instead a journey detailing the many complexities of Menopause in which the author exquisitely shows the darkly humorous side which often escapes other books written on the subject. Brown also challenges the negative identity that society has cultured of older women and urges the reader to dissociate themselves from the idea of `old crone." She disputes this perception in a media age where there seems to be little accurate representation of older women and I admire her for doing so. "Menopause: A Natural and Spiritual Journey" is a very personal, intimate book that presents Menopause as a positive experience. It is at all times both uplifting and hopeful and I highly recommend it! ~ Jackie, Amazon

What a wonderful book, I couldn't put it down It was like reading about myself right now So many things I haven't related to the 'moon pause', such a revelation to know I am not going mad & this will eventually pass. The author wrote with such honesty & candour & I just loved her humour. I will now embrace this special time in my life & can't wait to progress to 'grandmother''. Highly recommended. ~ Memepro, Amazon

My close friend suggested I read Menopause: A Natural and Spiritual Journey. It is an extremely enjoyable read, of which the author should be proud. The advice contained in this book is extremely beneficial, however it is the honesty of the author and the humorous way in which she describes the journey through menopause that particularly held my attention. I appreciated the advice contained on the benefits of meditation during this wonderful (albeit at time times trying) time of my life. I would highly recommend this book, as it is refreshing, informative and honest. I also dare you to attempt to read the whole book without laughing out loud on several occasions. ~ Jennifer, Amazon

This engaging and highly unique work went beyond the boundaries of what I had expected. It gives a different and yet, simplistic take on the menopause. Trained as a pharmacist, the author understands the shortfalls of medication only too well and presents an original template on working with the menopause by using North American wisdom in the form of smudging, various crystals and the Four Directions. Being in the midst of menopause myself I particularly found the South and North polarity helpful which is moving from the place of the child(emotions) to the North (intellect) . Her suggestion of stilling the emotions by aligning with the mind, intellect has always worked very well with me in the past and it is interesting to know why! The book is divided into sections such as 'Mood Swing Purgatory','Sweaty Betty',Chin Hair and Belly Hell'! Concluding each of these with meditations for mood swings, exhaustion, lack of confidence and an alignment with a higher power through a mantra. The author writes with humour and empathy and there is a sense of not being alone in the menopause, but being aligned with a spiritual far reaching and vibrant energy which is deeply healing. On a more sober note, she writes' If our children and grandchildren see us raging against the aging process by filling our faces with botox and our breasts with silicone, what message does that give them about the dignity of ageing?' Highly recommended! ~ Lydia, Amazon

Reading this book is like drinking a cup of fragrant tea with a warm, wise and comforting friend. In the midst of the unsettling, anxiety producing and even embarrassing changes that come with menopausal change, I found this book to be a clear guiding beacon of light. The exercises are uncomplicated, centering and nurtured my spirit. (Who needs anything difficult at this time, right?) She made me laugh and relax. Just what I needed! ~ S. Dillard, Amazon

This book is very well thought out and written, giving lots of good advice for women who want to embrace their menopause and for it to be more than just an inconvenience. The author suggests different meditations for various stages of the menopause and gives a very open and sometimes humorous account of her own experiences. ~ Rising Smoke, Amazon