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3.54 AVERAGE
3.54 AVERAGE
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So when this book first came out, I felt like I saw a few things online about it being kind of pick me and having a tone that puts women down. And…I don't really agree? I see why people are saying that, I believe that there are comments and moments that given their nature, that makes sense. But I actually think that we only know a little part of this woman's story, because this book isn't about her entire life. She gives us context for moments in her life (mostly with men) that contributes to the theme and overall narrative of the story. Coming into this without preconceived notions of the author is slightly a struggle (as many developed a parasocial relationship with her based on her ex husbands work), but coming in actually admitting you know nothing about her is detrimental to this piece of work. Based on what Anna's saying and the general tone of the book, I don't think this is pick me at all. I think she talks about her biases towards men, in a multitude of ways. Like not wanting to have male doctors treat her, or how she talks about losing herself in her romantic relationships. her tone is more matter of fact rather than bragging. Like she knows she used to do things for men's attention, but now she's growing and trying to change that. I don't think this book is perfect, but I believe we're not taking into account that this women is complex and has lived through multiple hardships and has many things about her that make her simply human.
Also if you came to read about the tea about what happened with her divorce and you rated this book lower because she doesn't talk about it, we can't be friends. She said from the start this book wasn't about that and the fact that you think this is a tell all is wild to me
Also if you came to read about the tea about what happened with her divorce and you rated this book lower because she doesn't talk about it, we can't be friends. She said from the start this book wasn't about that and the fact that you think this is a tell all is wild to me
Listened to this on audible since it was narrated by the author. I appreciate her for her bravery in speaking about her mental health and her experiences. I did feel like in this book she constantly was complaining about a man or men in general was why I gave it 2 stars. I also felt it odd that at the end she had to explain that she doesn’t hate men yet the whole book besides her mental health stories was about her not caring for a man or her bad experiences with men. Either way she was brave to talk about her mental health in the way she did.
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Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts
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2.5 stars, rounded up
I went into Men Have Called Her Crazy without knowing much about Anna Marie Tendler or her life. It wasn’t until I looked into the book further that I made any connection to her more public persona.
While I believe this memoir was likely therapeutic for Anna, it felt more self-indulgent than reflective. Her privilege went largely unchecked, and there was little introspection or deeper thought shared. Whether this was a conscious choice or a reflection of her own emotional depth, it left me feeling like the story only scratched the surface.
Mental illness manifests in all kinds of people, and I think this memoir missed an opportunity to explore that with more nuance.
I went into Men Have Called Her Crazy without knowing much about Anna Marie Tendler or her life. It wasn’t until I looked into the book further that I made any connection to her more public persona.
While I believe this memoir was likely therapeutic for Anna, it felt more self-indulgent than reflective. Her privilege went largely unchecked, and there was little introspection or deeper thought shared. Whether this was a conscious choice or a reflection of her own emotional depth, it left me feeling like the story only scratched the surface.
Mental illness manifests in all kinds of people, and I think this memoir missed an opportunity to explore that with more nuance.