The Big M

By: Lidia Yuknavitch

Published by Grand Central Publishing, 2026-01-27

<b>For readers of <i>Kink</i> and <i>What My Mother and I Don't Talk About</i>, an anthology from a bestselling author that redefines the way we think about menopause--"leaves you feeling informed, empowered, and more connected to yourself and others on the journey" (Nedra Glover Tawwab, <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author of <i>Set Boundaries, Find Peace</i>).</b><br> <br> <br> <br> Lidia Yuknavitch teams up with 12 of today's sharpest writers to change the way we think about menopause. Exploring a variety of themes from freedom and mortality, to sexuality and the patriarchy, <i>The Big M</i> is a kaleidoscope of unique perspectives on a universal experience, each writer navigating the profound changes in their bodies and lives in their own ways. Funny, insightful, subversive, and inspiring, <i>The Big M</i> aims to rebrand--and reinvent--our understanding of menopause.<br> <br> <br> <br> <i>The Big M</i> includes work from a diverse group of influential writers, including: Roxane Gay, Cheryl Strayed, Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai, Reyna Grande, Joey Soloway, Nana-Ama Danqua, Gina Frangello, Monica Drake, Lan Samantha Chang, Julia Alvarez, Darcey Steinke, and Pam Houston. By including a wide range of voices and perspectives, Yuknavitch's collection ensures that every reader feels less alone with an experience that--while common--has been taboo for too long.