As someone who is close in age and grew up watching Brooke Shields, I can appreciate everything about this new book. Health issues as we age, children going off to college, and of course, when to stop coloring our hair. I like how open Brooke is when talking about her surgeries and "TMI" situations that we can all relate to. It's nice to hear someone be so transparent.

I always love when the author narrates, so I highly recommend listening to the audiobook. Brooke has a voice that is so easy to listen to - like your friend is talking to you. Brooke Shields Is Not Allowed to Get Old is a must read/listen for anyone over 45!

Thank you NetGalley, Macmillan Audio, and Brooke Shields for providing an ARC in exchange for honest thoughts.

I gave this book 4 Stars

I had already ordered a signed copy of this book when NetGalley and Macmillan Audio chose to give me a preview copy in exchange for my honest review. I’ve read all of Shield’s books and they just keep getting better; this one was no exception. Part memoir, part self-help, this book was like chatting with a lifelong friend about aging, managing family, careers, health and of course becoming an older woman in this culture and how to optimize this phase of life. As always, Shields is straight-forward and tells it like it is. She has cited many additional sources within the book in case you want to go further. A word of caution for those who are offended by the F bomb—there are several. (They don’t bother me but I know some may be a bit put off.) As with Shields’ other works, she narrates her own audio book, which made the work even better. Despite her exceedingly long career, she still comes off as completely down to earth; the book really was like having a heart-to-heart with your bestie

A raw, sweet, funny, and honest portrayal of aging and “invisible woman syndrome.” How does one of the most beautiful and famous women in the world balance feeling the best and most confident she ever has with how society is seemingly dismissive of women in her age bracket? Shields lays it all out in this memoir.

If you get a chance to listen to the audiobook, please do! Brooke is such a great narrator and hearing her words, in her voice, gives so much life to her stories. She continues to be so inspiring. I smiled so many times while listening to it.

I will definitely be purchasing this book to keep on my shelf to remind my future self what a privilege and honor it is to age gracefully. Thriving doesn’t have an age or need to stop at a certain point!

Thank you to #NetGalley for a review copy of #BrookeShields #IsNotAllowedToGetOld. All feedback is my unbiased opinion, not paid, and simply for the love of books.

I always thought Brook Shields was awesome and admired how she spoke up for herself and what she’s gone through.
Well this book just continues to make me think that. Sharing some of the stories of what she’s gone through while aging under a microscope made me gasp while others made me laugh along with her.
I 100% agree that as we get older we don’t give a shit what others think of us or expect from us and it’s rather freeing. While I appreciate not having to age in Hollywood it’s good for all of us to hear real life aging stories from all women we admire so that we realize we don’t have to accept the ridiculousness of some requests we may get or how we are talked down too. This reiterated for me that in mid life we need to keep sharing and making space for other woman too because no one’s going to do it for us. We are strong but even stronger battling mid life together and showing how great it can be.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the audiobook arc. It was great to hear Brooke Shields tell her story.

I just listened to the book, Brooke Shields is not allowed to get Old, by Brooke Shields and narrated by the author. When I first started listening, I thought that this book was not for me, as I have worked in the Mental Health field for 40 years, and it seemed that Brooke was spouting advice that she had learned in her own therapy. But, as I continued to listen, it occurred to me that this was not the case. Ms. Shields makes a really good case for women "of a certain age". She has done her homework and researched this topic, and is quite knowledgeable, and her presentation is quite refreshing. She gives examples from her own experiences, both in her work as well as her personal life, and she is quite easy to listen to. Her stories about her experiences with the medical professionals are very real, and I have had similar experiences myself, in which I don't ask questions and then regret that I didn't check out a situation thoroughly before committing to a procedure. She certainly gives one food for thought, and I highly recommend this book to anyone that is interested in Brooke Shields, or just curious about what it's like to grow old in our culture. I would like to thank Netgalley and Macmillan Audio for giving me the opportunity to preview this audiobook in exchange for an honest review.

Brooke Shields, now 59, has written an insightful and heartfelt book sharing the life lessons she’s gathered over the years. While the book is primarily aimed at women around her age, it offers wisdom and relatable moments that can benefit women of all ages.

In it, Brooke covers a wide range of topics, from parenting and acting to navigating the challenges of aging. Her reflections are honest, empowering, and often deeply personal.

I listened to the audiobook version, which I absolutely loved. Brooke narrates it herself, making the experience feel like an intimate conversation with her. Her warm and engaging voice adds a special touch to the material. If you’re considering this book, I highly recommend the audio version for a more personal and immersive experience.

I really enjoyed this book! I loved how Brooke seems so down to earth and is just like one of us. She tells her stories and it’s just like listening to someone you know. She has through things just like we all have or will and tells us how she went through it. I highly recommend this book to those who are older and feel like no one will what they are going through.

I love listening to Brooke Shields, she has such a beautiful speaking voice. I also appreciate the topics that she brings up in this book. It is great for those who don't have a mother or motherly figure in their life. While there are life stages that she talks about the I haven't reached yet (menopause, empty nester, etc.), but I did enjoy hearing how it isn't as terrible as I have built it up to be. Thank you NetGalley for the advanced listen.

The topics discussed in this book are ones that every woman will face once in her lifetime. Brooke Sheilds has a fantastic way of viewing aging & how to cope with it moving forward. Her "I am woman, hear me speak" is a great philosophy for women everywhere. Even recommend this book to a few men, cause why can't they learn of our struggles too?
This book was fantastic.

4.5 stars! Brooke is a powerhouse in the industry but her book comes off so down to earth and normal! She has the experience and clout to be showy and know it all but her book is so relatable! She talked about her daughter going to college and how the pain of that slaps you upside the head. She addresses agism and how seems like soon as your ovaries stop producing people want to put you on a shelf and go to the next younger thing. I likes how she talks about how we aren’t done and we have so much more life and productivity!!

Brooke Shields is Not Allowed to Get Old and yet she is, and doing so with determination, authenticity, humor and strength!

I am only slightly older than she is, and I remember so much of her career. But it was when she stood up for herself after Tom Cruise attacked her for speaking about and treating her post-partum depression, that I became a fan. She gave women the message that they were okay. And that if they weren't okay they could get help. And, that they weren't alone. If this beautiful woman could fight depression, and need help, then we could too.

This book allowed me to see the vibrant, intelligent feminist woman. I loved her discussions of menopause and how it changes us, and that she talks with heart about her own insecurities. I loved that she has grown into her power, becoming more comfortable in her own skin as she ages, because I feel the same. I love that she treasures the women in her life, empowering them and rooting for them.

I found her relatable, likable and admirable. The book is written in a chatty style that allowed me to feel as though we had spent the day together, chatting, laughing and sharing.

Thank you to @netgalley & the publisher for my #gifted copy!

In her latest book, Brooke Shields offers her genuine perspective on mature womanhood, aging, and how society views women in these changing times. I appreciated how Brooke draws from her own life experiences to strengthen the narrative that women are treated differently as they age. She shares her first-hand experiences as she navigates this new phase of her life, providing relatable insights for many readers. This book is written with an authentic voice as she examines what happens when women begin to pave their own path in the second half of their lives.

I enjoyed the parts of the book where Brooke reflects on her career—examining the choices she made and those made for her—ultimately finding her own power. Many women at a certain age will find this particularly relatable. 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 challenging.

Several aspects of Brooke’s story truly hit home with me. As we age, we may gain confidence, but she is right to point out that there is also a newfound freedom from worrying about others' opinions when expressing our own. This is not a new issue. A confident older woman should not be seen as a threat, yet society often views her that way.

I would recommend this book to many of my friends over forty and suggest listening to the audio production. Brooke does a fantastic job with her narration, and her passion for various women’s health and wellness issues shines through. Thank you to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for allowing me to listen to this book in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own and are based on my personal experiences and background.

I'm not exactly in the generation of women that Brooke Shields is campaigning to help but I think reading this book in my 30's will help me grow into my 40's and beyond better. I feel prepared to age and I'm not scared of turning 40, 50, 60, etc.

I love that Brooke uses her voice to help other women. We all need more of that in the world and especially in the celebrity world. I think she comes off as educated, compassionate, and down to earth. She shares statistics about the disadvantages towards females that will blow your mind. The title of the book couldn't be more real with how women (especially celebrities) are treated when it comes to growing older. There is a reason the movie, The Substance, has resonated with so many.

I haven't seen much of Brooke's work, but I like what I heard, and I will have to read her other books now to find out more about her. Her voice is calm and enthusiastic at the same time. I enjoyed hearing her speak.

Thank you to NetGalley, Brooke Shields, Macmillan Audio and Flatiron Books for the opportunity. I have written this review voluntarily and honestly!

Being a woman in my (cough cough) 40s, I really enjoyed this book. I have not read any of her other books, but I did see her documentary last year when it came out and of course I knew who she was (my fav of her roles was Joey’s crazy stalker Erika 🤪 on Friends, she really nailed it!). In this book, she speaks with such an openness and boldness that is inspiring. Some points I picked out that resonate with me:

✨Don’t be a should of, could of, would of person
✨Ask yourself positive questions so you give yourself positive answers

Overall, I enjoyed her book and recommend it to others; not just women approaching middle age, but also younger women so they too can learn to ask questions and realize that there’s joy in all the different stages of life.

Thank you NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for an ARC of this book.

I enjoyed having the author as the narrator. I thought it was a good book about the aging process, but didn’t feel like I learned a lot from it.

Brooke Shields Is Not Allowed to Get Old by Brooke Shields
Audio Version
Overall Grade: A-
Information: A-
Writing/Organization: A-
Narration: A-
Best Aspect: Very real and will be helpful to many women.
Worst Aspect: A little repetitive.
Recommend: Yes.

Brooks Shields has been a well-known actor/model my entire life. She’s 9 years older than me and this book about growing older resonated with me in several ways.

Yes, Brooke Shields is famous and beautiful and can afford fancy clothes, but she’s also funny and down to earth and relatable. She shares personal anecdotes and mixes in observation on society and statistics that back up her points. She discusses gaining confidence as she gets older, about worrying less about others’ opinions and finding joy in middle age. But also about being overlooked and undervalued as a “woman of a certain age.”

Shields discusses her recent interactions with the healthcare system and how we need to advocate for ourselves, even if we’re sometimes (often) seen as difficult. She points out, from personal experience and research studies, that there is a definite lack of knowledge surrounding perimenopause and menopause and considering how many women are in those life stages, that’s ridiculous.

Shields narrates the book herself, which was a perfect choice. She can laugh at herself and allow her emotions to come through. I like that she is purposefully still growing, learning, strengthening her body, and focusing on what makes her happy and fulfilled.

I haven't read any of Brooke Shield's previous memoirs, nor seen her documentary Pretty Baby (although I want to now). That being said, this was an eye opening read. I was expecting anecdotes about mid-life, and yes, there were quite a few. But, it also read, at times, like a research paper, full of statistics and facts. I understand she felt she needed to back up her commentary, but it felt a bit dry at times. I do like her advice about facing this phase of life head on with confidence.

I listened to this book simply because I love Brooke Shields and it did not disappoint. Although targeted for women over 40, I think it’s a must-read for women of all ages. This book is encouraging, empowering, thought-provoking and hilarious! I highly recommend choosing the audio version as Brooke Shield’s narration adds so much to the book! This was honestly such a joy to listen to.

This title immediately caught my eye and when I saw the audiobook was available through NetGalley, I was very excited to get listening to Brooke Shields talk about her life as a woman today. Since she is a mere 3 months younger than me, I could relate to a lot of the menopause-related stuff that she wrote about. On the other hand, since I haven't been in the public eye since I was a small child, as she was, I can't relate to that but I can feel sympathy for what it must be like when people expect her to still be young and look the way they remember her looking in a particular film or ad campaign, never thinking that as we the public ages, so does she.

I will definitely recommend this title to readers at the library although I'm sure that she will do just fine with this memoir without me encouraging my patrons.