GROWN WOMAN TALK
Your Guide to Getting and Staying Healthy
“A must-read for anyone who cares about their quality of life . . . Dr. Sharon Malone is one of the smartest, funniest, and most charismatic women I know.”—Michelle Obama
A practical guide to aging and health for women who have felt ignored or marginalized by the medical profession, from a leading OB/GYN and expert on menopausal and post-reproductive health
There’s not enough talk around women’s health, and what little there is rarely helps. Women are routinely warned, lectured, or threatened about their health. Or they are ignored, dismissed, or shamed. But they are rarely empowered. And empowerment, more than anything, is what women—and women of color, in particular—need.
Grown Woman Talk is for every woman who has felt marginalized or overwhelmed by a healthcare system that has become more impersonal, complex, and difficult to navigate than ever. It’s also for any woman who is simply standing at the intersection of aging and health, anxious and wanting solutions.
Part medical handbook, part memoir, and part sister-girl cheerleader, this book is filled with useful resources and real-life stories of victory and defeat. It not only highlights the current data around women’s health issues, but it also places that data in a helpful context.
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Upcoming Events
Pittsburgh, PA on May 28th at 6:00 PM
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
Homewood 7101 Hamilton Street
In Conversation with Dr. Dara D. Mendez Associate Director Center for Health Equity
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Praise for Grown Woman Talk
“In Grown Woman Talk, Dr. Sharon Malone offers straightforward advice on how to structure your healthcare experience, manage your personal health, understand menopause, and so much more. For Dr. Sharon, this isn’t just about how to live longer; it’s about how to live healthier—and happier.”—Michelle Obama, former First Lady and New York Times bestselling author of Becoming.
“Grown Woman Talk by my good friend Dr. Sharon Malone gives women everywhere the wisdom – and data – they need to advocate for themselves and lead healthier lives. It’s a great book!” —Barack Obama, former President and New York Times bestselling author of A Promised Land
“With an extraordinary combination of lived wisdom, professional expertise, insider perspective, warm sisterly love, and honesty, Grown Woman Talk offers a timely guide to truly taking control of our health, our healthcare, and our quality of life. Dr. Sharon Malone has filled every page with the vital information and the inspiration that we need to improve our health and extend our health spans—immediately!”—Kerry Washington, Emmy-nominated actress and New York Times bestselling author of Thicker Than Water.
“For every woman who has ever felt unheard or marginalized by the healthcare system, Dr. Sharon Malone’s voice resonates with compassion, clarity, and an unyielding commitment to driving change. Grown Woman Talk is a must-read for women of all ages seeking validation and agency in a world that often denies them both.”—Naomi Watts, Academy Award–nominated actress.
“Grown Woman Talk is a beacon of insight and grace, helping women navigate their health journeys with confidence and knowledge. A must-read!”—Lisa Mosconi, New York Times bestselling author of Brain Food.
“Dr Sharon Malone’s visionary approach sheds light on the intricate path of women’s health through the aging process. She offers not just advice but also a lifeline. As healthcare systems, therapeutics, and technology evolve, her timely wisdom serves as a guiding star. This invaluable book reveals the life-saving importance of informed choices and empowers every woman, especially Black women, to practice self-care and navigate the healthcare maze with grace and confidence.”—Linda Goler Blount, president and CEO of the Black Women’s Health Imperative.
“Grown Woman Talk is a compulsively readable page-turner, packed with equal doses of science and sagacity, humor and history, plus practical advice galore. Dr. Sharon Malone is the compassionate doctor, soulful storyteller, surrogate sister, friend—and DJ extraordinaire—we all need and deserve in our lives. This book is an extraordinary public service to women of every age.”—Jennifer Weiss-Wolf, executive director of the Birnbaum Women’s Leadership Center at NYU School of Law.