I wasn’t just a self-destructive exhibitionist whose crippling neuroses manifested in navel-gazing narcissism and random acts of implosion. Well, the vague empowerment narrative of it, anyway. I’ve behaved terribly, predictably, and embarrassingly-and most shameless of all, I wrote about the journey in the New York Post and on xoJane with such an excruciating lack of self-awareness I finally had to reconcile the fact that there might be no one out there left for me at all. My black box is horrific-even by black-box standards. And we try to present as heroic a defense strategy as we can, explaining how we did all we could in light of the circumstances given. A therapist tries to determine if it’s pilot error, unfavorable conditions, or faulty wiring. Our black box records the looped attachment issues that play in our subconscious. Internal recordings that can withstand the g-force impact of total obliteration that comes with a coupling’s end. If you look deep inside every woman, you will find a black box that records the wreckage of her past relationships. 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. This is a true New York fairy tale brought to life- Sex and the City on acid. 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. Too many blackout nights and scary decisions begin to add up. The drug-fueled, never-ending party starts off as thrilling…but grows ever-terrifying. But underneath the glitz and glamour, there is a darker side threatening to surface. She is ready to conquer the city, the industry, the world. She is newly divorced, thirty-years-old, with a dream job at the New York Post. Starting in 2005, Mandy picks up everything to move across the country to Manhattan, looking for a fresh start. She takes readers behind the scenes (and name names) as she relays her utterly addictive journey. 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. Critics call it “phenomenal” (Cat Marnell), “unflinching” ( Elle), “brilliant” (BBC), “outrageously entertaining” ( Booklist) and “a must-read” ( BuzzFeed). 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). Filled with heart and humor, it’s scary good.” -Courtney Love “ A gutsy book you need to read right now. NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY THE NEW YORK POST * MARIE CLAIRE * ELITE DAILY * REFINERY29 * ROMPER * PRIDE * PUREWOW
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