Men Have Called Her Crazy

A Memoir

De: Anna Marie Tendler

Narrado por: 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.

©2024 Anna Marie Tendler (P)2024 Simon & Schuster Audio

Devastating and Beautiful

The raw emotions and account of this book took my breath away. Tendler’s way of building a narrative of her navigation of a mental break was honest and powerful.

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

Pure validation of the female experience

Don’t sleep on this one, trust me. Maybe just skip the chapter on Petunia if you don’t want to be wrecked for days. RIP P.

Battling demons and mental health “help”

This is a first person sharing of a mental health journey, including symptomology and going to multiple therapists and treatment centers. The author is honest, vulnerable and open with her journey and shares the ups and downs of finding treatment and help. I wish the best for this author with many many years of good mental health. Thank you for sharing your story.

Amazing story!

Anna’s telling of her time in a psychiatric hospital was touching and relatable. She’s an amazing storyteller and her voice is perfect for e-books. I would suggest this to anyone and especially if you’ve struggled with any mental health issues.

marvelous

I loved this book! I found myself yelling I'm agreement through many chapters. The concise descriptions and back and forth delivery were my favorite parts. I can't wait to relisten to this again!

Honest and vulnerable

"Men Have Called Her Crazy" by Anna Marie Tendler is a heartfelt exploration of mental health and personal identity. The author shares her experiences with honesty and vulnerability, making her story relatable and impactful.

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!

Food for my soul

This book was like eating an incredibly delicious, comforting meal. I devoured it. It’s honest and vulnerable and sad and funny. I think if you or anyone you know struggles mentally, it’s a must-read. If you are a woman or you have women in your life, it’s a must-read. It’s such a relatable and helpful reminder that life is not linear, cycles are really hard to break, and that things actually can get better.

Honest

an honest story that i think needs to be heard. Not an untypical experience but she made it ok to talk about it.

Beautiful, real, and honest

How the author weaves past experiences into her present day reality and how the two are intrinsically interlinked is beautiful and skillful.
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.

Not what I expected

I started the book thinking it would be something it wasn’t- which is not the author’s fault. She wrote about mental illness in a very relatable way.