Where's Mum? Stories Of Love, Loss And Menopause

Where's Mum? Stories of Love, Loss and Menopause, a brave, raw, and soul-stirring collection of short stories by debut author, Dr Michael D. Meyer, taking place on Saturday, August 30th at 12PM in the Latin Quarter, Redcross.

Part fiction, part social commentary, this book is the result of years of intimate conversations, personal reflection, and a hard-earned understanding of a subject most men avoid and most women must survive: menopause. Through stories both heartwarming and heartbreaking, Dr Meyer opens a long-overdue conversation.

I understand that it is unusual and possibly foolish for a man to write about this topic," writes Meyer. "But it became evident that loved ones are also affected... writing this book genuinely helped save our marriage."

From a boy's confusion over his mum's sudden emotional distance, to a husband blindsided by divorce papers after years of walking on eggshells, to women who feel they're "slowly fading into invisibility," these stories don't flinch, but they do heal. "You and Nana are right. I need to do something different," says one character. "I need to trust Mum."

Dr Mary Helen Hensley, bestselling author and Book Hub's Head of Diversity, Inclusion, and Equality, describes Meyer as "one of the most tenacious individuals I've ever known...This book will have people weeping, laughing, smiling, and most importantly, healing."