This was a very good & well written book. We get a deeper dive into Brooke's life and how she has been treated, both in early days and when she got older. I still can't get over what happened to her when she went for a labia reduction! She is very candid about her life and she seems to be a very down to earth lady. I listened to the audio version of the book, and I very much liked Brooke's narration. I highly recommend this book to any woman, both young and old!

As a 54-year-old female, I appreciate a book that's geared toward women my age. Brooke did a very good job highlighting not only the trials that she's been through with "ageism", but she also gave sound advice and encouragement to those of us in this stage of life. There were many times I caught myself shaking my head in agreement, especially the part about becoming an empty nester and the wide range of emotions that come with it. Brooke has a soft, engaging voice that's nice to listen to, and she's funny too. There are some parts where you can detect an underlying bitterness in her tone, especially when it comes to men. I'm not a diehard feminist, but I do understand her point of view where some things are concerned. Overall, I'm glad I listened to her story, and I would recommend it.

I reall.y felt a connection with this book. It is always good to feel validated in your own feelings and Brooke Shields did a nice job providing support to those of us dealing with empty nests, menopause and the other struggles of being 50+. Brooke Shields was a good narrator. I always find it especially nice to listen to an author read their own books. If you are a woman in their 50s, don't miss this one!

I was surprised by how much I loved this book. It consists primarily of Brooke Shield’s reflections on life in middle age and is both relatable and inspirational.

"Aging is a journey full of contradictions."

I really loved this book! At age 59, Brooke opens up about what it's like to be a "woman of a certain age." She candidly talks about what it's like to age as a woman in the industry.

Brooke also makes solid points about things like how women aged 18-34 are the primary demographic, when the reality is that women over 40 are the ones with the most purchasing power. But we only get targeted ads for products like wrinkle creams. It's like society deems us irrelevant when we hit a certain age.

As a woman over 40 myself, I really appreciated her honesty and openness of discussing all the feelings around getting older - the bad and the good - like the confidence that comes with getting older!

This is not the kind of memoir where you need to be a fan to get into it. I honestly feel like every woman (and every man who wants to be supportive), should read this book. It's very informative and hits on a lot of relatable topics, while also being entertaining! I feel ready to embrace getting older after listening to this one!

Brooke Shields is allowed to get older and writes about it with grace, humor, and honesty. I listed to her share her stories and felt like I was sitting on the couch having girlfriend hour with her. She candidly talks about aging and embracing who we are becoming. Her vignettes had me laughing or nodding my head yes. I’m so glad she put her words into the universe. We can all learn a thing or two from her.

I have always been a fan of Brooke for as long as I can remember. I always had one Barbie named Brooke.

I enjoyed everything about Brooke’s book and story of her life. I related with her dreams of becoming a mother. I laughed a few times with some of her stories.

Brooke has some great messages for women and how u can at times loose urself as life goes on. Wear those fancy clothes!

Important topics covered that my friends and I discuss often, aging and worth as a female in our society. Some very interesting points in this book, but I didn’t find it entertaining and didn’t find myself reaching for it,

I think this is aimed toward women a little older than I am, but I appreciated her candidness and know this is an important story. I appreciate celebrities being as open and honest about aging as Brook Shields has been and I would recommend this audiobook.

I had a tough time with this one, but I think it's a me thing and not necessarily what's going to be general consensus about this book. Within the story about her lived experience based on gender- and age-related biases (I enjoyed this storytelling and learning more about things I didn't know previously), she included SO many studies, article sources, etc. to back her up (I did not enjoy this at all). After the first chapter, when I would hear "one study reports..." or "studies show" with data presented, it made me cringe even more. It came across as a reference paper like we all had to do in high school rather than memoir. That said, data lovers will like the mix, I believe!

I was curious about this book and it was a plus for me that Brooke Shields narrated the audio book. What I didn’t expect was her observations of things like the invisibility of women once they pass a certain age. As a woman around her age, I was surprised at the shared experiences. I found her stories to be very interesting and entertaining. She is very funny. What I didn’t like were the shift into discussing statistics to support her points. Fortunately, it was just a small fraction of the book and the rest was enjoyable.

Thank you to the author, Macmillan Audio, and NetGalley for the Advanced
Listener Copy (ALC) copy of this book and I am voluntarily leaving an honest review.

4.5 stars rounded up. I really enjoyed this audiobook. It was quick-paced and interesting. I also liked that it managed to be a funny memoir but also educational and provide research and statistics at the same time without getting boring or feeling disjointed which is tricky to pull off. It both felt like listening to someone talk about their life and like a feel good feminist non-fiction read at the same time. I'm glad it was read by the author and found it easy to want to keep listening after each chapter ended.

This was an excellent audiobook. Brooke Shields is a natural at storytelling and conveying her insights on aging and what that means for her. The audiobook was super easy to listen to (I did at 1.5x) and really felt like the author was sharing her story directly with the reader. I love that Brooke continues to be an advocate for women and is willing to explore the areas of women’s health and lifestyle that many have not. 5 stars.

Review based on an Advanced Audiobook provided by Macmillan Audio and NetGalley. Thank you!

I listened to the audiobook, and it was narrated by Brooke Shields herself, which was excellent. I love a memoir read by the author, and she does a great job. Brooke Shields offers a candid perspective on mature womanhood, aging, and how society views women in these contexts. She uses her own life experiences to strengthen the narrative that women are systematically treated differently as they age. Parts of her story resonated with me, as a woman, and I think would resonate with many women over 40. While I think younger women could enjoy it, they might not have the same connection. I found her exploration of the healthcare system especially engaging. Frequently, medical professionals dictate how we should feel about our bodies, and when we question this, it is often dismissed as us being “difficult”. I found her experiences to be really interesting and empowering for all women. I would recommend this book to many of my friends over forty and suggest listening to the audio production.
Thank you to NetGalley for the audiobook to preview.

The target demographic for this book is women ages 40+. Brooke Shields breaks down stereotypes of aging in women and gives an honest account of her experiences with perimenopause and menopause. I think a lot of women readers over 40 will relate to this book, especially mothers who are recent empty nesters. Shields is an excellent storyteller and wove personal stories in with general facts about aging, which made the book both personal and informative. I enjoyed the audiobook and found Shields to be a great narrator. I know who Brooke Shields is, but I am not extremely familiar with her history. Now that I have finished this book, I would like to read some of her early memoirs to learn more about her experience of being in the spotlight since she was a baby. #BrookeShieldsIsNotAllowedtoGetOld #NetGalley

Brooke Shields did not disappoint. I have admired her throughout her career and her book truly reinforced my respect for her.
She portrays herself as a thoughtful, caring individual who is ready and willing to accept aging in a positive light. I especially like the title of the book which sort of says it all.
I especially enjoyed listening to her narrating her own book. It lent that air of authenticity and made it feel like Brooke was talking directly to you about herself. I felt a part of her. life experiences. Her openness and honesty showed throughout the pages, making it a genuine and empowering look at life. Well done!

“My whole life has been Brooke Brooke Brooke, and there’s been this image of me as larger than life, and to be honest it can be a lot. I get a little sick of me…”

I love Brooke Shields, always have - she seems like a smart, kind, normal-ish person in a business and spotlight that doesn't seem to always value that.

This book is a follow up to the excellent 2023 ‘Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields’ documentary about her early life, and I highly recommend that first.

In her new book with the best title ever, ‘Brooke Shields Is Not Allowed To Get Old’, the model and actor talks about aging, friendship, parenting, fame, and her career highs and lows.

These essays are charming and personal, sometimes veering too much into her extensive research to back it up, but even when the topics get heavier they are smartly and engagingly covered.

I had the audio of this book and highly recommend it; it is read by Brooke (we are on a first name basis now), and her skill as a comic actor is put to really good use, and I loved her new-to-me love of dropping a frequent F-bomb. She is great at this.

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for an advance copy of this book. It publishes January 14th.

I love a celebrity memoir so when I saw Brooke Shields’s I was excited. I have seen her movies and how she’s been treated as a sex symbol over the years. I was interested to hear her account and her life story. She had handled things with grace and humor which was inspiring. I really enjoyed listening to her narrate and it felt like we were just having a conversation. I really enjoyed it!

Thank you @netgalley for sending me the audio of Brooke Shields' new memoir Brooke Shields is Not Allowed to Get Old: Thoughts on Aging as a Woman. Amazing!! Loved it.
And Brooke is doing all the shows today so that's an added bonus!!
When I was putting this post together song choices popped up and at first I was thinking
- Isn't She Lovely- because Brooke truly is.
But after listening to her book, this woman has survived so much with humility and humor- I just had to change that song! I'm pretty picky about memoirs and I can't stand it when celebrities give me medical or life advice. But Brooke shares information about her life that she has actually experienced and tells it all in a conversational way. Her anecdotes about women's health, motherhood, career, business and more are sure to entertain you. @brookeshields

"Brooke Shields is Not Allowed to Get Old" takes many of the topics women age 40+ are dealing with daily. Menopause, aging, feeling invisible, empty nesting - these are just a few of the things she discusses. She deftly uses statistics and real reporting to flesh out her own stories and those of other women around her age. It could also be called "Brooke Shields is a Normal Person". I found myself listening to the audiobook (which she narrates) and yelling "exactly!" out loud time and again. She gets personal, even on things most celebrities would be hesitant to reveal. Her storytelling is also a reminder of just how funny she is, which many may not realize. For me, this book felt like the validation I didn't know I needed.