Alžběta Wurtzelová se ve své tvorbě zabývala především tématy deprese, identity a hledání smyslu života. Její psaní se vyznačovalo introspektivní hloubkou a syrovou upřímností, která odrážela její vlastní zkušenosti. Prostřednictvím literárního zkoumání složitosti lidské psychiky se snažila propojit se svými čtenáři na hluboce osobní úrovni. Její díla jsou svědectvím o síle psaného slova při vyjadřování nejniternějších pocitů a myšlenek.
Výpověď inteligentní Američanky o depresi a jejím působení, s níž se potýkala od dětství. Deprese, zoufalství a pocit marnosti ovládá dnes nepřehlédnutelnou část mladé americké generace dospívající v osmdesátých letech. Postižení, vesměs z rozvrácených rodin, se uchylují k léku Prozac, který je chrání před smutkem.
Elizabeth Wurtzel published her memoir of depression, Prozac Nation, to astonishing literary acclaim. A cultural phenomenon by age twenty-six, she had fame, money, respect—everything she had always wanted except that one, true thing: happiness. For all of her professional success, Wurtzel felt like a failure. She had lost friends and lovers, every magazine job she'd held, and way too much weight. She couldn't write, and her second book was past due. But when her doctor prescribed Ritalin to help her focus-and boost the effects of her antidepressants—Wurtzel was spared. The Ritalin worked. And worked. The pills became her sugar...the sweetness in the days that have none. Soon she began grinding up the Ritalin and snorting it. Then came the cocaine, then more Ritalin, then more cocaine. Then I need more. I always need more. For all of my life I have needed more... More, Now, Again is the brutally honest, often painful account of Wurtzel's descent into drug addiction. It is also a survival story: How Wurtzel managed to break free of her relationship with Ritalin and learned to love life, and herself, is at the heart of this ultimately uplifting memoir that no reader will soon forget.
Exploring the depths of depression, Elizabeth Wurtzel’s memoir captures the struggles of a generation grappling with mental health and substance abuse. Through her sharp and witty prose, she presents a candid account of her experiences with therapy and medication, resonating with readers familiar with the cultural icons of the 90s. This poignant narrative serves as both a personal journey and a broader commentary on the challenges faced by many, making it a significant work alongside classics like Girl, Interrupted and The Bell Jar.
From the controversial media darling and author of "Prozac Nation" comes a funny, "searing account of a long, deadly dalliance with destruction" ("Kirkus Reviews").
This volume offers the author's perspective on the popular dating guide "The Rules," featuring chapter titles like "Have Pets," "When All Else Fails, Talk to God," and "Don't Clear the Table at a Dinner Party Unless the Men Get Up to Help Too."
Though she might not always follow her own advice, Elizabeth Wurtzel knows certain things to be Doing copious amounts of drugs leads nowhere you want to be; trying to be friends with your ex is always a bad idea; if you can’t afford to hire a mover, you can’t afford to move; and always doing the best you can is always good enough.Here are Wurtzel’s succinct and clever rules for living your best life. Fulfillment is within everyone’s reach. Grasping it takes enjoying your mistakes, being strong, and having opinions. Today’s woman • Be Gorgeous. Make the absolute most of what you’ve got. Believe that you are gorgeous, and you will be. It’s the only trick that really works.• Embrace Fanaticism. Harness joie de vivre by pursuing insane interests, consuming passions, and constant sources of gratification that do not depend on the approval of others.• Use All Available Resources. Let the M.D.s and the Ph.D.s help you solve your problems so that you don’t become everyone else’s problem.• Never Clear the Table at a Dinner Party Unless the Men Get Up to Help First. Cleanup should not be gendered. Change the world, one dinner table at a time. Hold a sit-in.One of the fiercest, funniest, and best-known essayists of her generation, Elizabeth Wurtzel infuses this modest gem of a rule book with a sharp wit and a real candor.
The book offers a fresh perspective on modern womanhood, emphasizing the importance of embracing mistakes, strength, and personal desires like enjoying dessert. It encourages women to express their opinions, celebrate feminism, and even indulge in a bit of fanaticism. Practical advice includes balancing life with simple actions, such as saying prayers and sharing household responsibilities. Through humor and candid insights, the author provides a relatable guide for women navigating contemporary challenges.
The author of the bestselling "Prozac Nation" presents a fascinating tract on the history of female behavior and how it has been interpreted and misinterpreted.
Nach dieser Devise hat Elizabeth Wurtzel, Expertin für provokanten Journalismus, einen Knigge verfaßt. Sie rät Frauen, egal in welcher Lebenslage, den eigenen Kopf durchzusetzen und nicht die Brave zu spielen, die es allen Recht macht. Ihr Buch über den richtigen Umgang mit sich selbst und anderen macht Lust darauf, so zu sein, wie man ist und zu tun, wonach einem der Sinn steht.§
