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In 'All Fours,' Miranda July tackles love, sex and reinvention in middle age

Jan 2, 2025
Miranda July, an innovative writer and filmmaker, discusses her latest novel, All Fours, which challenges societal norms about women in middle age. She shares insights from her interviews with women navigating perimenopause and menopause, revealing their desires for reinvention. July emphasizes the importance of community and connection as women redefine their identities through life transitions. The conversation touches on themes of love, loss, and the exhilarating possibilities that come with embracing change later in life.
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