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Mar 25, 2020 in this book, rachel hollis tries to convince women to stop apologizing and embrace a shamefree life. A womans book of life concerns how women grow and change in 7year cycles throughout our lifespanand what to expect when we are changing. A large part of my problems, culminating in my inability to write, was the result of my putting all my effort into external achievement and placing no. Woman s change of life provides information pertinent to the nature of the menopause and the climacteric is provided.
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