Brooke Shields is Not Allowed to Get Old: Thoughts on ageing as a woman by Brooke Shields, Brooke Shields, Hachette Audio UK

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Brooke takes on a critical lens on how society is so hard on women after 40. That instead of celebrating them, society often ignored them. She challenges this and shares her own experiences in her life where she has faced this. 
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I’m not sure how this one ended up on my list, but I enjoyed it.  The first half of it was surprisingly relatable for me – who knew I’d have so much in common with Brooke Shields?  But it’s a book about women, and specifically about women of a certain age.  She talks about how male doctors don’t always take women seriously – and has the stats to back it up.  I’ve definitely been there.  She talks about how women tend to start feeling more confident after the age of 40.  And I definitely feel like this decade has found me being the most me that I’ve ever been.  I like me and while I know that not everyone does, I’m ok with it.
The sections on marriage and children I didn’t relate to, but I still found interesting.  She’s definitely had a life.  And now that she’s reached a stage where there are fewer acting roles for “a woman of a certain age” she’s pivoted.  She still acts, but she’s also founded a company that’s all about empowering women (and I’d say this book was definitely partially written as an ad for that).  Overall, I knew a lot of what she was saying, but it was also somewhat validating to remember that I’ve still got some great years ahead of me.