Out of Her Mind: Women Writing on Madness (Modern Library Paperbacks) [Paperback]

Rebecca Shannonhouse (Author)

Book Description

Series: Modern Library Paperbacks | Publication Date: February 4, 2003

Out of Her Mind, edited by Rebecca Shannonhouse, captures the best literature by and about women struggling with madness. A remarkable chronicle of gifted and unconventional women who have spun their inner turmoil into literary gold, the collection features classic short stories, breathtaking literary excerpts, key historical writings, and previously unpublished letters by Zelda Fitzgerald.

Shannonhouse’s recent anthology, Under the Influence: The Literature of Addiction, is also available as a Modern Library Paperback Original.

Editorial Reviews

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“A stirring anthology of the best and most searing writings that brightly illuminate the dark side of so many women’s lives.”—Kirkus Reviews

“A startling, stunning, wise, heartbreaking, and most useful collection . . . a book for soulful and literary people of all genders, everywhere.” —Phyllis Chesler, Ph.D., author of Women and Madness and Letters to a Young Feminist

“The wide range of work includes arresting first-person descriptions of mental illness.” —Library Journal

“A rich mosaic of historical, social, and political perspectives on mental illness . . . Ms. Shannonhouse has performed a profound service in bringing these women’s voices—outraged and compassionate, strong and stricken—to our attention.” —Carl Sherman, author of How to Go to Therapy

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Out of Her Mind, edited by Rebecca Shannonhouse, captures the best literature by and about women struggling with madness. A remarkable chronicle of gifted and unconventional women who have spun their inner turmoil into literary gold, the collection features classic short stories, breathtaking literary excerpts, key historical writings, and previously unpublished letters by Zelda Fitzgerald.

Shannonhouse?s recent anthology, Under the Influence: The Literature of Addiction, is also available as a Modern Library Paperback Original.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Modern Library; Exp Sub edition (February 4, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0375755020
• ISBN-13: 978-0375755026
• Product Dimensions: 5.2 x 0.5 x 8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #391,893 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3.0 out of 5 stars Boring, November 5, 2006

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This review is from: Out of Her Mind: Women Writing on Madness (Modern Library Paperbacks) (Paperback)

I got this book to learn more about the history of mental hospitals. Granted it is about women but they were all in different periods of psychiatry history. Really all the book was about was some ramblings of different women and there really wasn't any history to it. And no real insight into what the conditions were like or what they went through during treatment. I really don't recommend this book if you are wanting any real information.