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In 'All Fours,' Miranda July tackles love, sex and reinvention in middle age
May 28, 2024
Writer and filmmaker Miranda July explores love, sex, and reinvention in middle age through her novel 'All Fours'. She discusses the interviews she conducted with women going through perimenopause and menopause, and how her protagonist's desire for something new was fueled by a whisper network with her friends.
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- Miranda July's novel 'All Fours' challenges societal norms around love and reinvention in middle age through a transformative road trip experience.
- The book explores the complexities of perimenopause, shedding light on the need to understand both medical facts and personal narratives in navigating this phase.
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