
Men Have Called Her Crazy
A Memoir
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Anna Marie Tendler
A powerful memoir that reckons with mental health as well as the insidious ways men impact the lives of women.
In early 2021, popular artist Anna Marie Tendler checked herself into a psychiatric hospital following a year of crippling anxiety, depression and self-harm. Over two weeks, she underwent myriad psychological tests, participated in numerous therapy sessions, connected with fellow patients and experienced profound breakthroughs, such as when a doctor noted, “There is a you inside that feels invisible to those looking at you from the outside.”
In Men Have Called Her Crazy, Tendler recounts her hospital experience as well as pivotal moments in her life that preceded and followed. As the title suggests, many of these moments are impacted by men: unrequited love in high school; the twenty-eight-year-old she lost her virginity to when she was sixteen; the frustrations and absurdities of dating in her mid-thirties; and her decision to freeze her eggs as all her friends were starting families.
This stunning literary self-portrait examines the unreasonable expectations and pressures women face in the 21st century. Yet overwhelming and despairing as that can feel, Tendler ultimately offers a message of hope. Early in her stay in the hospital, she says, “My wish for myself is that one day I’ll reach a place where I can face hardship without trying to destroy myself.” By the end of the book, she fulfills that wish.
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Honest
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Food for my soul
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The material resonatated with me on a deep level, as a woman with mental illness living in a deeply patriarchal society. Quite literally ended the book crying on an airplane in public. No shame.
10/10 will be recommending to all my female friends and a few select male friends.
Beautiful, real, and honest
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Not what I expected
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She is more than the exwife of a famous comedian. She is an artist and she exists outside of the small box society tries to stuff her into.
Highly recommended
Devastating and Beautiful
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The writing is beautiful and the illustrations add an extra layer of emotion. Tendler's reflections of loss, and self-acceptance resonate deeply, inviting to empathize with her journey.
This book is a powerful reminder of the importance of discussing mental health openly. It’s an inspiring read for anyone looking to understand more about resilience and the human experience. Highly recommended!
Honest and vulnerable
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Pure validation of the female experience
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marvelous
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Amazing story!
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Battling demons and mental health “help”
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