![]() ![]() ![]() Her writings concerning chronic ailment and medical sexism have been featured in Bitch and Wolfman Books’ New Life Quarterly. To counter the expectation that such stories must be told in a linear structure, she co-arranged Sick Fest in 2016, a free and open event in Oakland that included performances and readings by disabled and ailing performers. ![]() It reflects on Berkowitz’s own experience of being assaulted by a doctor and how difficult it is to portray such a violation. This lyric essay focuses on chronic pain, patriarchy, and trauma stemming from sexual violence. Currently, Jeannie instructs college students on the art of writing about their lives.Īmy Berkowitz is the author of Tender Points, which was initially released in 2015 and reissued in 2019. Her first book, The Glass Eye (2017), looks at her mourning for her late father, his sorrow for his deceased daughter from a previous marriage, and Jeannie’s rising obsession with her. This book delves into the concept of the “nice guy” myth, exploring the language related to sexual assault and the potential for forgiveness. In her second work, Things We Didn’t Talk About When I Was a Girl (2019), she interviews the individual who sexually assaulted her during their sophomore year in college. Jeannie Vanasco has written two unconventional memoirs that explore her life experiences. ![]()
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