Unwifeable

By: Mandy Stadtmiller

Narrated by: Mandy Stadtmiller

Length: 9 hrs and 19 mins

Publisher's Summary

From the popular, "candid and bold, tender and tough" (Cheryl Strayed) dating columnist for New York magazine and the New York Post comes a whirlwind and "gutsy" (Courtney Love) memoir recounting countless failed romances and blackout nights, told with Mandy Stadtmiller's unflinching candor and brilliant wit.

My story is not unique. Single girl comes to New York; New York eats her alive. But what does stand out is my discovery that you can essentially live a life that appears to be a textbook manual for everything one can do wrong to find love - and still find Mr. Right.

Mandy Stadtmiller came to Manhattan in 2005, newly divorced, 30 years old, with a job at the New York Post, ready to conquer the city and the industry in one fell swoop. Like a "real-life Carrie Bradshaw" (so called by Jenny McCarthy), she proceeded to chronicle her fearless attempts for nearly a decade in the Post, New York magazine, and xoJane.

But underneath the glitz and glamour of her new life, there is a darker side threatening to surface. She goes through countless failed high-profile hookups in the New York comedy and writing scene. There are soon too many nights she can't remember, and the blind spots start to add up. She begins to realize that falling in love won't fix her - she needs to fix herself first.

Unwifeable is a New York fairytale brought to life - Sex and the City on acid. With hysterical insight, unabashed sexuality, and unprecedented levels of raw, honest pain, Unwifeable is a "blisteringly candid" (Sarah Hepola, New York Times best-selling author of Blackout) book that you can't help but respond and relate to - perfect for fans of Amy Schumer and Chelsea Handler.

©2018 Mandy Stadtmiller (P)2018 Simon & Schuster

So Good

as much as I loved the book, the interview at the end was the best! great touch. thanks for writing

3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Whine, whine, whine

The author should not narrate she has a very irritating voice. I kept waiting for her story to become interesting, and gave up after three chapters.

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Was so looking forward to this book, disappointed

Comparing this to Sex In The City is like comparing Skechers shoes to Manolo Blahniks

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Heart-wrenching, relatable, triumphant

I am so glad she opened the book the way she did. Her story is turbulent and heart-breaking at times. I constantly found myself cheering for her and feeling sorrowful and protective during her more difficult times. The way she tells the story makes you feel as if you are right along side her as it's happening. Her message is clear and one worth hearing for any woman that struggles with assigning self-worth directly in correlation with their romantic relationships. Also, it was not lost on me that her performance tone changes with the emotional tone of the book. Well done!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I'm from Western Nebraska

I loved it, found you through Pat whom I found on Compound Media. Soul bearing honesty. I will never put my dad in a home but no guarantees to my mom. She'll out live us anyway.

5 of 7 people found this review helpful

Deeply insightful.

I loved this book! My ex bought me this book as a sort of joke. I put off reading it for a long time because of the implications I thought it had. But I guess the joke is on him as he is now my ex after I found out he cheated, and this book actually helped me through a lot opening my eyes about many things.
It's so open and honest. It takes a deep look into what it can be like as a woman that suffered trauma at a young age and is damaged because of it. The journey it takes to find your true self and love yourself first. Although all of our stories my not be as intense there are so many things that echoe in our lives. I would recommend this book to any woman that needs to find herself and brake bad habits. We all need to let go of the hurt and shame dig deep and grow threw it into the amazing women we can be inspite of all the crap we have been threw. Self forgiveness and love can heal all wounds.

Vulnerable and courageous.

I did not know who Mandy was and had never heard the name before listening to her book. Most of the people she wrote about, I don’t recognize. That does not change how I feel about this story. Today, after listening to every detail, she is someone I would like to know. Her courage and honesty are the real deal. Thank you Mandy.

Amazing - life changing

It’s rare when a book touches me this deeply. The black box analogy...soul shattering & healing in the best way. I’ve never even left a book review. Or any review for that matter. Going back to therapy...only with a happy open heart this time and ready for true healing. This book had me laughing and crying and then laugh-bawling all at the same time. But not sad crying, healing crying, my first sober heal crying.

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!!

So relatable!

Well spoken. Well written. Attention grabbing. Entertaining. 100% worth it! Took me 3 days to finish this! Love love love! ♥️

Brilliant & Inspiring. My favourite Audible book.

Mandy's narration is beautifully expressed. Searingly honest & inspiring. I needed to hear this book at this moment in my life.