One Body: A Retrospective

In this memoir, Catherine Simpson describes living in her woman’s body and realizing that her attempts to conform to unattainable standards could be viewed from a different perspective. By her fifties, Catherine and her body had endured period pain, early menopause, shaming, and harassment, but also found success, joy, love, and laughter—more freedoms than her mother, a fulfilling family life, and a promising future for her daughters.

When a cancer diagnosis disrupts her life, Catherine reflects on her body yet again. This book is a relatable, often humorous, and sometimes hair-raising story of Catherine’s treatment and emotional reflections. Her journey teaches her to appreciate her body and all it does and is.