UNDERSTANDING MEN'S PASSAGES

Journalist Gail Sheehy, well known for her writing on menopause, turns her attention in this audiobook to the male equivalent of "the change." Understanding Men's Passages will appeal to men over 40 who worry about how aging will affect their mood, their physical health and their sexual performance. With an upbeat, encouraging tone and the flawless delivery of a seasoned public speaker, Sheehy goes through the each age range from the forties through the seventies. Her explanations of the science behind potency is clear and intriguing, and her advice seems sound, if occasionally patronizing. At times, though, the male listener may feel that Sheehy, rather than observing men on their own terms, tends to simply compare them (usually unfavorably) with women. D.B. ©AudioFile, Portland, Maine [Published: APR/MAY 99]