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Essays on Madness tells the 25 year tale of the author's battle with her own brain, through bouts of depression, suicidal ideation, and a whole load of other stuff. But the story's not as bleak as it might sound. It's an honest take on how it feels to have such a messy head, but also sheds light on what helps her feel that little bit less shit. Whether it's therapy and medication or minimalism and quitting dieting, she discovered there's a always a different way to look at things...and usually plenty to laugh about, too.

This program is read by the author. A powerful and revealing memoir about the pioneers of modern-day feminism. Phyllis Chesler was a pioneer of Second Wave Feminism. Chesler and the women who came out swinging between 1972-1975 integrated the want ads, brought class action lawsuits on behalf of...