Death, Sex & Money: Miranda July’s Perimenopausal Thriller

When Miranda July entered her early forties, she noticed a grim
feeling emerge. “It wasn't coming from me,” she said, “I guess it
came from this lack of imagery, or stories, or even just basic
medical information about what was going to happen next with my
body.” The dearth of information and near absence of cultural
mythology about perimenopause and menopause became the catalyst for
her novel All Fours, which came out in May and quickly became a New
York Times bestseller.  In this episode, Miranda talks about
the unease that inspired the book and speculates about what the
future could look like if more people openly discussed this crucial
chapter of life. We also hear from listeners who share their
experiences with perimenopause and menopause.  The interview
with Miranda was recorded live in San Francisco for City Arts &
Lectures. You can check out a great profile of Miranda, which is
referenced in the episode, here: 
https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2024/05/20/miranda-july-profile  
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