Broke, Single, Crazy and Old

De: Marc Beneteau

Narrado por: Marc Beneteau

If you like sexual autobiographies in the style of Erica Jong and Henry Miller, then you will certainly enjoy this deeply vulnerable, real-life love story.

The central part relates to two women the author was in love with between 1993 and 1999, one of them in his local community in Montreal and the other in Russia, and the ensuing love triangle, which nearly destroyed him. The story includes excerpts of the love (and hate) letters, which are beautifully written, so you get to know the minds and hearts of the characters' lives in an almost voyeuristic way. You can listen to that part separately if you like; it’s in the section called “Epoch 4: Ellen and Sasha”.

More than the love story, however, the author shares his most honest reflections on his development from the "relational idiot" of little empathy that he was into the wisdom of his later years, leading to his “'redemption”. Many men deserve the scorn thrown at them by women due to their selfishness and lack of empathy, which oftentimes comes from an honest struggle to relate. It's wonderful to witness the growth and self-reflection that he goes through as someone challenged with mental health issues, addictions, and autism. This audiobook will create understanding between men and women and document the lifelong development of a true seeker of love, connection, and community.

The audiobook is part memoir, part cultural critique, and part self-help manual. The latter relates to some profound but little-known teachings on love, sexuality, and man/woman psychology, discovered through the author’s 20-year deep dive into the human potential movement. It is for anyone who wonders if their life has value, who struggles with relationships and mental health, and who agrees with David Deida that “sex is a shortcut to God”.

Ultimately, it is a testament to the transformational power of telling one’s story. Because, aren’t we all just a little bit crazy?

©2022 Marc Beneteau (P)2022 Marc Beneteau