Awards
2006 Finalist, Lambda Literary Awards, USA
Reviews
'Zest for Life is a major contribution to research on lesbian health.'
—Margaret Cruikshank, Off Our Backs
‘This is a lesbian-centred book that will enlighten lesbians and health care providers. It highlights lesbians’ specific health care challenges, while revealing refreshing positive perspectives during menopause, including the importance of fitness, supportive and empathic intimate relationships, and holistic approaches to health and wellbeing.’
—Dr Ruth McNair, The University of Melbourne
‘Jennifer Kelly has written exactly what many of us have been waiting for: a book that makes mid-life lesbians’ experiences of menopause visible and central.’
—Professor Mariamne Whatley, University of Wisconsin-Madison
‘This book should be required reading for Women’s Studies and Women’s Health students everywhere.’
—Professor Suzanne L. Dibble, University of California