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Summary: Prozac Nation
Review: A harsh narrative of the pains of atypical depression, Prozac Nation shows the world what its like to fall into a bottomless world. Although maybe misinterpreted by ones who have not dealt with depression in their life, this memoir reflects the tragedy of this young womans life.Through personal opinions, the author describes many feelings all depression sufferers have faced. In her vivid details that sometimes seem overexaggerated, the uninformed could feel this book is worthless, yet to the atypically depressed, this book is a release of what they all have felt at one time or another. Though somewhat monotonous, I highly recommend this book to any depression sufferers.
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Summary: Good representation, very timely
Review: Due to the ethics of deconstruction, this narrative was able to be willingly received by the reading public. Why would it not have otherwise, during another period in lit history? Because it is scattered, to say the least. The narration, though superb, is, like someone who is truly confused, all over the place making a vain attempt at some semblance of linear progression. Do not think that this is a difficult work to keep up with, hardly. Due to Wurtzel's gift for writing, it carries the reader along. Recommended.
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Summary: This is one of the best books I ahve ever read!!!
Review: She tells her story of her depression since she was young so all age ranges maybe can relate or have someone they know that can relate. An exellent book for someone who is suffering with a very real and serious disease: Depression. As some would say oh she is just having a bad day, depression is just for people who want attension. Wurtzel proves in her own struggle for her life that it is very serious. i could relate to many of the parts of the book. exelently written!!
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Summary: Completelly Compelling
Review: I first read Prozac Nation two years ago and still cannot break free! Wurtzel is one of the most talented and temperamental writers (and artists) of our times.She speaks with unique immediacy and wit, voicing one's (at least my)unshaped-yet-predominantly - present thoughts and feelings about despair, dysfunction,and disenchantment, among many more relentlessly relevant issues. The memoir was written as a retrospect,but its compelling and coruscating narration creates the impression of first row eye-witnessing, thanks to E.Wurtzel's talent and ,well, "give",(let alone courage) to relive her story for the world to read.I would love to read and learn more from her.
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Summary: It's even worse for men
Review: I think I can top Elizabeth Wurtzel. I was on Prozac, and then Klonopin, all while being charged with the responsibility of potentially leading combat troops into Kosovo during Allied Force 1999. This book helped me a lot though, it made me feel a lot less alone and confused. Unlike Wurtzel though, I couldn't take a break, the nervous breakdowns took place in the line of duty, live rounds loaded.
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Summary: For the depressed who feel like no one understands
Review: I've been battling depression for as long as i can remember, althought it was not diagnosesd until 2 years ago. My friends and family have been very supportive of me, but i always felt like they just didnt get it-- they cannot understand what goes through my head, because they have never been in that position. Prozac Nation was such a comfort to me, because I felt like i had someone to relate to. Elizabeth Wurtzel is an inspiration. If she could survive all she has been through, I believe anyone can. This book is a must read for anyone suffering from depression as well as anyone close to someone who is depressed
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Summary: Some hope...
Review: I won't declare myself to be anything more than a girl drawn into a book which sheds light on a topic so many of us refuse to face. Wurtzel sacrifices herself upon the literary alter of our generation in order to reach out to so many that suffer from the angst so vividly portrayed in her memoir. Her honesty about her own short comings encourages the reader to take responsibility for those things we try so hard to ignore. This novel will open your eyes and help educate you through the eyes of one girl and the pain which we call depression.
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Summary: Nothing..ness
Review: Only a few days ago I would have rated this with 4 or maybe even 3 stars. But as I reached the end of this book and to the afterword by the author something changed. You slowly start to realise that the hardness, the force and the depressive manner that Elizabeth Wurtzel explained was truly changing. In the end you look at the book in the your hands and a feeling of light relief comes to your mind. While reading the book I was angry and annoyed. I am fourteen years old and have been supposedly depressed for over a year. I would have more to add to that...but I'd like to say that Wurtzel angered me twice as much as much as she would have been angry if she ever saw me. I didn't laugh or smile once through this book. Reviewers say that she is funny and humourous towards most. And I must agree with the second comment but I certainly have to admit that whether she's funny or not I certainly can't tell it from her book. This book is just a book. It's just Elizabeth Wurtzel's little diary of thoughts with a little edge to it. I don't think she did it purposely for any reason. I believe she did it for herself. To clear away the thoughts that had stayed inside her mind for so long. And maybe..just maybe prove to everyone what was going on and what they never really noticed. It is so very amazingly honest that it will make your eyes sore but the read is worthwhile. Keep your temper and read it calmly but remember to express your views to yourself and it will surely have a wonderful effect on how you view life. Usually, if I read a book-it usually reminds me of something, or it gives me a permenant point of view or it makes me remember certain topics and paragraphs. From this book- all I remember is the savage torment. I do not even remember the way she described it. All I remember is that she pulled through without knowing that she wanted to and that you can actually have an emotional disorder. A book especially for those who are young and depressed such as myself, it certainly shows you a wide range of views.
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Summary: Poignant, thought provoking...
Review: I would recommend this book to anyone who is suffering from depression or knows anyone who has. I thought that it really gave a clear picture of how someone who is depressed is feeling. Although I could not personally relate to Elizabeth Wurtzel, I knew someone close to me who was diagnosed with major depression and it is a difficult disease to understand if you have never suffered from it. I praise Elizabeth for having the courage to write about and share her painful experience with us. I also appreciated the authors note at the end of the book which gave some insight into depression and how it relates to popular culture.
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Summary: A ride to hell and back
Review: As one being diagnosed with major depression single episode and anxiety disorder/social phobia, and having been presribed prozac as a result, I found Prozac Nation to be a very gripping and compelling account of one woman's seemingly neverending battle up with depression. Elizabeth Wurtzel's vivid and articulate description of her illness and her life gave me the very clear message that I was not alone and that no one who has depression, or any mental illness for that matter, should feel alone. Help is out there if one chooses to accept it. I find her to be an extremely brave person for being able to talk about her personal demons and experiences for all to read. Perhaps she means this confessional to be some sort of cathartic therapy for her. If so, I sincerely hope it has helped her, as I believe this book has helped me and has given me much to reflect upon. Thank you Elizabeth Wurtzel for writing this much needed book.
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