Description
by Christy Heitger-Ewing
Has perimenopause commandeered your brain?
Wiped you of energy & motivation?
Wreaked havoc on your sleep & sex drive?
Left you feeling isolated, stuck, exhausted, and misunderstood?
Like many middle-aged women, Christy Heitger-Ewing felt confused, frustrated, angry, and worried when, in her mid-40s, she found her life hijacked by brain fog, joint pain, night sweats, mood swings, dreadful insomnia, and sinking self-esteem. If you answered YES, DAMMIT! to any of the questions above, this collection of relatable and hilarious essays will leave you saying, “Same,” “Amen,” and “OMG, yes!”
Why Did I Walk into This Room? will make you feel seen, supported, and slightly less crazy as you laugh so hard you pee your pants.
Advance Praise for Why Did I Walk into This Room?
“Risky and risqué, Christy Heitger-Ewing’s hilariously honest, personal, informed, and wise book Why Did I Walk into This Room? will reassure every reader who wants to know that her questions about life as a grown-up woman are being heard and being shared. Sharply shameless, Heitger-Ewing’s real-life conversations echo and amplify our own; her unflinching approach to everything women have been told not to discuss in public makes her confrontation of issues ranging from sex, anxiety, chin-hairs, and self-compassion essential.” ~ Dr. Gina Barreca, Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor, University of Connecticut, author of They Used to Call Me Snow White, But I Drifted and Gina School
“Best perimenopause humor book ever! Hilarious Christy Heitger-Ewing had me at chapter titles You Don’t Have a Vagina, So Shut Your Yapper; My Brain Is on a Long-Ass Vacation; and I Love You, Now Leave Me Alone. You want HRT? This book will get your endorphins going! Can’t sleep at night? Try My Next Husband Will Be a Dog. What’s the bright side of hot flashes and forgetfulness? Read—and laugh out loud—at No More Crying About Stupid Shit. This is a great ride for those who are sweaty, tired and out of estrogen. The author has successfully turned a lemon time-of-life into funny lemonade!” ~Jane Condon, comedian & winner of Ladies of Laughter Contest and She-Devil Comedy Festival
“Christy Heitger-Ewing’s book Why Did I Walk into This Room? is drop-dead hilarious. She writes about everything we talk about with our BFFs, splaying taboos in her uniquely amusing way. This is a book for every single one of us.” ~ Wendy Liebman, comedian & semi-finalist on America’s Got Talent
“Christy Heitger-Ewing’s book on perimenopause is no hot flash in the pan. It’s damn funny, personal, informative, and did I say damn funny? And, guys, let’s face it, they call it perimenopause—not periwomenopause—because men need to pause before speaking during this event. Don’t believe me. Read this book! Think of all the money you’ll save by NOT paying a divorce attorney.” ~Paul Lander, award-winning columnist/humorist, who has written material for The Daily Show, Conan, & David Letterman: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize
“Christy Heitger-Ewing is such a gifted storyteller and hysterically funny to boot. This book is like having a wildly funny best friend walk you through the rollercoaster ride that is perimenopause. Finally, someone talks about this stage of life with honesty, humor, and heart. You will feel seen, supported and slightly less crazy!” ~Leah Bush, Austin, TX
“Christy Heitger-Ewing authentically and hilariously shares her perimenopause experiences and makes you feel like her girlfriend. While reading this book, I repeatedly found myself nodding my head and laughing at her relatable stories. This book could easily become the next best comedy special!” ~Sarah Wolff, Costa Mesa, CA
“Why Did I Walk into This Room? is all about the raw and ridiculous truths surrounding perimenopause. I laughed my ass off while nodding the whole way through. Reading this book felt like grabbing coffee (or wine) with my funniest, most honest friend. This book is comforting and downright hysterical!” ~Jen Feiner, Bloomington, IN
“As someone whose shoulder joint literally popped while reaching for the keyboard to type this (yes, really), I feel deeply seen by Christy Heitger-Ewing’s musings. Her hilariously honest take on life—sprinkled with the kind of profanity that already lives rent-free in our internal monologues—makes this a delightfully relatable read.” ~Rosanne Emerick, Goodyear, AZ
“Christy Heitger-Ewing gives us a wonderful window into an experience that feels so relatable. I thank her for her honesty and shared humanity. She made me feel so much less alone! I found myself laughing out loud as she told stories that mirror my own. It’s wonderful!” ~Shoshana DiMartino, Pasadena, CA
“A must-read for women in the menopausal stage of life! Christy Heitger-Ewing offers a comical take on the adventure through ‘the change.’ You’ll be giggling right through your hot flashes!” ~Billie Woods, Bloomington, IN
“Hilarious and relatable, Christy Heitger-Ewing’s adventures in perimenopause leave you laughing and feeling seen all at once. I couldn’t stop laughing and also saying, ‘YES!’ at the stories she relays about her life as a middle-aged woman going through perimenopause. Grab your copy and laugh along while you remember we’re all in this together!” ~Julie Butler, Edmond, OK
“So much fun to read and very relatable! Christy Heitger-Ewing’s anecdotes really make you feel like you’re in the ‘club,’ and for those of us without a large group of women friends to commiserate with, this book lets you know you’re not going through this change alone.” ~Marissa Coffenberry, Florence, KY
Leah Bush –
Christy Heitger-Ewing is such a gifted storyteller and hysterically funny to boot. This book is like having a wildly funny best friend walk you through the rollercoaster ride that is perimenopause. Finally, someone talks about this stage of life with honesty, humor, and heart. You will feel seen, supported and slightly less crazy!