Unwifeable

A Memoir

By: Mandy Stadtmiller

Narrated by: Mandy Stadtmiller

NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY THE NEW YORK POST * MARIE CLAIRE * ELITE DAILY * REFINERY29 * ROMPER * PRIDE * PUREWOW

“A gutsy book you need to read right now. Filled with heart and humor, it’s scary good.” —Courtney Love

Unwifeable is the “riveting” (Cheryl Strayed), “inspirational” (Issa Rae), “hilarious” (Candace Bushnell) debut memoir from notorious dating columnist Mandy Stadtmiller that is destined to “blow you away” (Colin Quinn). Critics call it “phenomenal” (Cat Marnell), “unflinching” (Elle), “brilliant” (BBC), “outrageously entertaining” (Booklist) and “a must-read” (BuzzFeed).

Provocative, fearless, and dizzyingly uncensored, Mandy spills every secret she knows about dating, networking, comedy, celebrity, media, psychology, relationships, addiction, and the quest to find one’s true nature. She takes readers behind the scenes (and name names) as she relays her utterly addictive journey.

Starting in 2005, Mandy picks up everything to move across the country to Manhattan, looking for a fresh start. She is newly divorced, thirty-years-old, with a dream job at the New York Post. She is ready to conquer the city, the industry, the world. But underneath the glitz and glamour, there is a darker side threatening to surface. The drug-fueled, never-ending party starts off as thrilling…but grows ever-terrifying. Too many blackout nights and scary decisions begin to add up. As she searches for the truth behind the façade, Mandy realizes that falling in love won’t fix her—until she learns to accept herself first.

This is a true New York fairy tale brought to life—Sex and the City on acid. Perfect for when “you feel stuck in some way and wish to become unstuck” (Caroline Kepnes), you’all soon see why Unwifeable is one of the best reviewed, most beloved memoirs of the year.

Unfiltered Brilliance

I have a deep appreciation for Mandy’s story, and I LOVE that she narrates it herself. Hearing the words of her story in her own voice is moving. This probably isn’t everyone’s “cup of tea,” but I was invested from the very beginning. If you want something raw and real, this is it.

Hero or Villian

The most intimate, self depricating look at anyone I've ever read. It will continously make you cringe in the most delightful ways.

Fun, powerful, honest

Fun, powerful, honest. Great book, amazing audiobook, humorous and insightful. Knew it would be funny, but was surprised and pleased with the honest and real message. As a punk rock party girl turned wife, mom, and nurse I found this book a perfect combo of coffee with a girlfriend recounting horrors of coming of age and therapeutic wisdom. thank you other Mandy

Mandy is 'MY hero' '!!!

So impeccably done. And brave. I just finished this story and in between the tears gushing out of my eyes are moments of laughter due to the genuine happiness I am feeling. Complete, utter catharsis. So many instances in which I found we had a LOT in common (sexual experiences, ways of thinking, feeling, reacting/responding to people/situations...drugs...men...ourselves... to name a few) that I feel like I've known this person my whole life...turns out, that person is me!! Just listening to some of her revelations/realizations and how they could apply to/applied to my own warped way of thinking/feeling/responding to myself, sex, love, others was not only educational and hugely therapeutic (for me) but moving, uplifting,...freeing. I think this is a MUST read for anyone dating, married, FWB'-ing, or even thinking about dating, marriage, FWB'-ING - hell, whatevering - BOTH men and women have something to gain from Mandy's beautifully intelligent mind, sense of humor, insight, experiences, honesty... Mandy, thanks SO MUCH for sharing!!

What a read

Super uncomfortable at times but it’s bare honesty is truly life changing. Great nuggets of truth and there is a LOT of it!!