'This romping, tear-jerking, laugh-out-loud read that pays absolutely no attention to split infinitives offers, at last, a spiritual context for this testing time... it is a superb offering to a secular world whose understanding of the menopause remains puddle-deep. If you read and recommend nothing else in relation to the menopause, read this.' -- Claire Gilbert, Church Times

'Empathetic, deeply personal and witty... books like this cannot be only for the women concerned - they should be read by everyone.' -- Arianna Walker, Christianity

"I've never read anything like Waking the Women. It took me on a stunning and imaginative journey through the pain, beauty, joy and hope of what it is to be a woman, told through the lens of God's big story for all of us. Jayne Manfredi has the rare talent of being able to write beautifully profound and heart-aching words one minute, then make us laugh the next. A must-read for all of the sisterhood." -- Chine McDonald

"This is a frank, funny, and profoundly spiritual book about the universal experience of living in a changing body. I hope men will read it, and younger women too. There’s stacks of wisdom here for us all." -- Andrew Graystone

"Those familiar with Jayne’s work as a broadcaster and writer will be delighted with her customary insight, wit and humanity all of which permeate this book. Those new to Jayne’s work are in for rich reward. Jayne guides her readers with care and courage, with her reflections overflowing with humanity undergirded by challenge. There is much here to both learn and ponder. A fascinating read." -- Rt Revd Arun Arora