Broadcast journalist Joan Lunden delves into the phases of aging that leave people feeling uncomfortable, confused, and on edge. Whether you’re in your 40s, 50s, 60s, or more, this book is full of helpful information.

Funny, captivating and raw, no topic is off limits. Lunden goes where others fear to tread, openly talking about wrinkles and age spots, expanding waistlines, diminished energy, weak pelvic floors, hot flashes, disrupted sleep, changes in sex drive, ageism, and the reasons we often find ourselves searching for those car keys.

Through her poignant and often laugh out loud funny personal experiences, Lunden shares her anxieties and breakthroughs and how she’s coping with the challenges of aging.

Why Did I Come into This Room? also explores the science of aging, including how aging impacts the body and brain, while dispelling myths and revealing options to stave off the aging process.

Lunden goes beyond the physical aspects of aging by examining the mental and emotional minefields that come with our advancing years. As she explores the value of asking ourselves questions including, “Am I still relevant?”, “Do I have meaningful friendships?”, and “Am I leaving an impactful legacy?” Lunden also examines the freedom in “letting go,” the importance of stress management, and how joy and a sense of purpose play a role in slowing the aging process.

In a society where youth is revered and aging feared, Why Did I Come into This Room? is the tell-it-like-it-is guide for women of all ages.