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Editorial Review:
"I believe that many people may think I went insane. I do not believe I am insane. I believe I went through a period of my life that was insane and it lasted thirty-one years," writes Anne Heche in Call Me Crazy.
Yet what is truly surprising is that the most publicized event of her personal life -- her romance with Ellen DeGeneres -- is only one development in a fascinating and difficult life that has included more than its share of heartache and tragedy.
Anee, the youngest of four children, moved nine times before the age of 12. During that year, Anne discovered that during her father's frequent absences, he'd been leading a double life. He died of AIDS when Anne was 13, leaving the family in poverty. Throughout her childhood, she acted in school plays and local dinner theater. After graduating high shcool, Anne began a four-year stint on Another World. During this period she began to face the horror of a childhood filled with unspeakable abuse. In the ensuing twelve years she struggled with her past, all the while experiencing success as an actress, screenwriter and director.
Filled with unsparing candor and honesty, Call Me Crazy captures Anne's struggle to face her demons, including a period in which she was, quite literally, insane. Heche's memoir reveals the woman behind the headlines, one who has conquered overwhelming odds.
Call Me Crazy Reviews:
She is very far from crazy. 
2007-02-20 - I could not stop listening to this CD!!! I could not believe how much Anne has been through and I applaud her honesty and bravery...she left no stone unturned and it takes alot of courage to tell a personal story like this. Especially about being molested. I hope that her speaking out about this will help others some forward who have been abused.
A great read...
2005-06-04 - This is quite literally one of the best books I have read in years. I believe that ALL of us have at least some level of "issues" we need to deal with from our past. While mine are not as severe as Anne's this was one eye opening experience reading her book. I usually pass most of my books on to charity for someone else to enjoy but this one will stay on my bookshelf for the rest of my life. I know that I will re-read it many times throughout the rest of my life. If you want to laugh and cry and in the process learn something about yourself GET THIS BOOK.
Courage under fire....
2004-03-24 - I have just finished my second listening to Anne Heche's powerful memoir of her short but troubled life. At times I winced, at times I gasped, at times I even laughed. This is a riveting story, all the more so hearing it in her own voice. - - - Some of the negative reviews preceding attack Heche for revealing the reality of her childhood. Is this the 'bell curve' of life, e.g. one persons pleasure is another person's poison. Or does her honesty strike a chord in the lives of those who listened long enough to eventually recoil in pain. Their own pain which they do not want to be reminded of?
She is not crazy. 
2004-03-03 - It takes courage to open up like she has about her experiences. Having grown up in a very stable, normal household, I found it moving that this young lady has not allowed bitterness to overwhelm her life and bring her down. She has evidently provoked some extreme negative reactions in some of the other reviewers. I don't agree with them. If you have any interest in this talented actress, or in the experiences of "dysfunctional" families, Anne Heche's book is worth looking into. Also, In my opinion, she performs it very well in the book on tape.
ummm.... 
2004-02-24 - ok i can understand the mental anguish from having such a painful childhood and being molested by your own father....
But hey I was molested by my grandfather from birth to age 14 and I never saw any stinking spaceship!Yes I can joke about it now, and still no spaceship. Should I feel cheated? LOL
