This fascinating novel begins as eight frustrated mid-life women, from all walks of life, meet Dr. Kailey Madrona, a woman's specialist. All are in perimenopause, the long and chaotic transition to menopause. They are as different as women can be, yet they share the mysterious experiences of perimenopause, night sweats, flooding periods or mood swings. We follow these women as they consult Dr. Madrona, learn the surprising hormonal changes explaining their symptoms, get better or worse, and try or refuse therapies. As each woman lives through her particular challenge, we begin to see how we, too, can survive perimenopause.