Knowing Pains: Women on Love, Sex and Work in Our 40s

It's a fabulous book. i laughed, cried and nodded in empathy as i read through the book in two short days... it left me wanting more. more. more. a must give to all your friends in their forties.

I must have dog-earred more than 20 pages in this fantastic compilation of smart, funny, inspiring and, in many cases, just plain raw stories of what I would have to call aha moments. In almost every story, women share their aha's and how their lives were forever changed. With holiday gift giving quickly approaching, and my budget being tight, I've decided that giving this book as my gift of choice to my gal pals, both young and old, is the gift that will definitely keep on giving into the new year.

Knowing Pains: Women on Love, Sex and Work in our 40s I read the essays written by 35 or so 40ish persons about being in their forties. It covered many experiences and many trials and tribulations. It was a glimps of the real world and gave me to think about experiences more deeply. I recommend this book to those who want to see what others in their forties have endured, enjoyed and feared.

I love this book! Such great insight on life in your 40's and it certainly applies to those of us still in our 30's. Each chapter is well-written by a different author, about their life experiences. This is a must read!

The stories in this wonderful collection by great writers are what every woman, no matter her age or ethnic background, needs. You will laugh, cry and cheer for these women and find yourself in pieces of each beautifully crafted tale. Bravo! This is a book filled with both heart and humor. You can't beat the combo.