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Men Have Called Her Crazy

By: Anna Marie Tendler
Narrated by: Anna Marie Tendler
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 'A stunning self-portrait of a woman trying to make sense of the misogyny and sexism she has faced throughout her life.' - TIME Magazine

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. This is a memoir that speaks to every woman who has been made to question her own sanity, doubt herself and her worth. Anna Marie Tendler's powerful writing, insight and clarity enabled her to find a way out of the narratives that had been foisted on her since girlhood and create her own, new story. This beautiful and heartfelt book invites us to do the same.

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 fulfils that wish.©2024 Anna Marie Tendler (P)2024 Bonnier Books UK Art & Literature Artists, Architects & Photographers Editors Select Indigenous Creators Mental Health Awareness Women Women's Voices Heartfelt Mental Health

Editorial Review

This is not a celebrity divorce exposé. It’s better.
Anna Marie Tendler’s memoir has been getting buzz since last spring, on account of her public split with a very famous ex as well as her own artistic renown. But guess what? The vibes have shifted, because early reviews confirm that a) the famous ex is but an unnamed blip in Tendler’s story, and b) the memoir is FANTASTIC. Men Have Called Her Crazy details the author’s stay at an inpatient psychiatric facility after her struggles with anxiety, depression and self-harm became impossible to manage. Her eye-opening honesty, humour and intelligent nuance in recounting both her experiences in recovery and the background that led her there – particularly her complicated history with men, which I suspect most women will find as powerfully relatable as I did – make for a captivating listen in Tendler’s own voice. Far more than tabloid fodder, it’s a deeply moving mental health memoir with staying power.— Kat J., Audible Editor

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From beginning to end, I was completely emotionally invested in Anna’s story. I enjoyed the vignette chapters into Anna’s back story while moving through the main plot.

The story is heartfelt, honest & beautifully written. A great framework to handle some heavy topics. Anna’s honesty and ability to share her truth really came through in both her writing & narration.

Thank you Anna! I am looking forward to your next book.

One of the best books I’ve ever read. Thank you Anna

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I loved this book. I already want to listen to it again. Thank you so much for bravely sharing your story.

Brave and Brutally Honest

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Having fallen in love with her art, listening to this book was a wonderful experience. It's not shallow celebrity gossip. It's beautiful prose about relationships and loss and the work you have to do to be independent, and happy.

Insightful memoir about mental health and the patriarchy

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I admire the author’s bravery and honesty which kept me captivated. However, her choice to speak in vocal fry was very difficult to listen to and ruined an otherwise soulful journey into mental health and patriarchy.

Excellent mental health journey

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I read some other reviews.. “she had no character development, insufferable, why didn’t she write about her husband!?” etc. Tendler perfectly displays the female experience- especially as someone who is mentally ill. Men will frame your narrative as the peak “manic pixie dream girl” trope and when you don’t fit in that perfect story.. you will be left for dead. Tendler explores how her relationships with men have affected her throughout her life, not victimizing herself, despite being a victim numerous times. I have followed the author since 2018, her artwork is even more empowering than her stories- if possible. Thank you Anna, truly.

Men Will Call Her Worse

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A raw and honest account of mental health and the division of sexes in the modern day

I don’t know a woman who wouldn’t relate

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Her story is pretty superficial for a memoir about mental health and misogyny. The lack of real insight and constant repetition made it a bit tedious.

Boring

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