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A review by e_d_ivey
(Don't) Call Me Crazy: 33 Voices Start the Conversation About Mental Health by Kelly Jensen
4.0
Real rating: 3.5
Such a great concept, and for the most part, well-executed. I wish they had sacrificed the pull of having name-recognizable celebrities, though. Some of the pieces by them lacked the nuance to meaningfully engage with the complicated subject. It was easy to notice the difference between writers and celebs who might not have spent as much time crafting their stories. I don’t say this to get down on them, but skill in conveying an experience with mental illness can make the difference between a reader’s ability to engage with the experience and benefit from it.
Such a great concept, and for the most part, well-executed. I wish they had sacrificed the pull of having name-recognizable celebrities, though. Some of the pieces by them lacked the nuance to meaningfully engage with the complicated subject. It was easy to notice the difference between writers and celebs who might not have spent as much time crafting their stories. I don’t say this to get down on them, but skill in conveying an experience with mental illness can make the difference between a reader’s ability to engage with the experience and benefit from it.