Men Have Called Her Crazy

Bookseller recommendation

“Tendler flays with loving care the scabs of our childhood & young adult years. Exposing the raw underbelly with a grace and poetry befitting an artist of her caliber, while maintaining a level of relatability many fail to achieve. ”

— Julia • Four Seasons Books

Bookseller recommendation

“Anna Marie Tendler tells the all too common story of a woman consistently undermined and misunderstood by men. It's fantastic to hear real and subtle examples of how this happens all the time. I so related to these stories. Listened on Libro.fm!”

— Liz • The Well-Read Moose

Bookseller recommendation

“I loved reading this book! It's always interesting to me to learn about other people's life experiences. With the majority of her focus being that of the present, Tendler gives a descriptive account of her time in a mental hospital, the relationships built, and her growth as a person. The narration was descriptive, funny, and kept my attention easily. This is a great book if you are interested in mental health and the experiences of a woman!”

— Sarrah • Quail Ridge Books

Bookseller recommendation

“A book that is perfectly timed to show why women choose the bear - every time. Much has been made about the details concerning Anna's split with Mulaney, and much will continue to be said cause that's not what this books is about at all. Admittedly, I heard news of her memoir and reacted with *Lucille Bluth saying 'Good for her' on Arrested Development, knowing Anna only as a gorgeous lampshade artist, caricatured wife, and a hysterical, deadpan Tik-Tokker. Now, this book is absolutely devastating in its clarity of spirit and so incredibly refreshing. With a no holds barred look into the psychology of self-harm as it is experienced, and a detailed account of men failing her at every turn, Anna's anxious personality spoke so strongly to me I had to step away and breathe a bit. She captures neurosis, detachment, in-patient treatment experiences, and anxiety so well that this will become an immediate staple in books to understand mental health struggles. Hopefully, she keeps writing or produces an HBO limited series based on her experiences cause it would be phenomenal. (in the style of I May Destroy You)”

— Nyawira • Page 158 Books

Bookseller recommendation

“This is not the tea you're looking for. It is an uncomfortably relatable psychological memoir that shows how growing up in a patriarchal and misogynistic society hurts everyone, especially young women. Tendler's honesty is bold, she doesn't hold back from the less glamorous parts of her recovery, and she does so with grace and compassion for her younger self. I'd recommend this to anyone struggling to know who they are within their struggles.”

— CJ • Page 1 Books

Bookseller recommendation

“This is a stunning mental health memoir that I would encourage all women to read. Tendler re-accounts for her time spent in a recovery facility and her struggles with anxiety, eating disorders, depression, and self-harm. We get a glimpse into her past and her relationship with older men that she deemed mature at the time, but now she looks back and thinks—wtf. I felt very emotionally connected to Tendler's story and her relationship with anxiety and depression. This is a raw and beautifully written memoir that I will recommend for years to come. ”

— Anna • Underground Books

Bookseller recommendation

“Narrated by the author, Men Have Called Her Crazy invites you into the heart of Anna Marie Tendler's life as she checks into a mental hospital. Full of personal stories and reflection, this book is deeply personal and moving.”

— Amelia • Queen Takes Book