Crazy Is My Superpower

“This book is for every young woman who couldn’t find a seat at the lunch table. AJ Mendez writes about loneliness, mental illness, and finding her place in the world with genuine vulnerability and, perhaps more important, genuine strength.”—Amy Koppelman, author of A Mouthful of Air, Hesitation Wounds, and I Smile Back“AJ Mendez is a stunningly gifted writer. Crazy Is My Superpower is at once breathtakingly honest, hilariously funny, self-deprecating, and incredibly inspiring. I absolutely loved every page of this book.”—Julie Klam, New York Times bestselling author of Friendkeeping and You Had Me at Woof “This woman is 5’2” of raw talent, heroic honesty, and gut-busting humor. AJ’s story left me both breathless and feeling like I should be jumping up and down shouting, ‘Yes, yes, oh my god, f**k yes!!!!!’”—Deborah Copaken, New York Times bestselling author of Shutterbabe and Ladyparts“AJ Mendez’s candid account of her struggles and success offer young women a wonderful role model regarding how to be yourself, stand up for what you believe in and embrace the ‘crazy.’ AJ’s story promotes empowerment, not just through physical strength, but through emotional strength as well.”—Dr. Jennifer Hartstein, family psychologist and author of Princess Recovery“This compelling memoir, written with genuine humor and strength, shows how AJ persevered over circumstances that a lesser human would have been destroyed by. She is truly a superhero.”—Caroline Rhea, actor, TV host, and stand-up comedian“AJ Mendez is the role model we desperately need in today’s culture! Authentic and inspiring, AJ embraces her challenges, bravely discusses her past, and shows us all how to turn pain into power.”—Emily Roberts MA, LPC, The Guidance Girl psychotherapist, and author of Express Yourself: A Teen Girl’s Guide to Speaking Up and Being Who You Are“[Mendez] successfully uses her own life story to show how a perceived weakness can be an unstoppable strength.”—Library Journal

AJ Mendez Brooks is a former WWE wrestler and three-time Diva champion under the ring name AJ Lee. She is an animal rescue ambassador for several organizations including the ASPCA, and works with Girls Make Games, a program encouraging young women to pursue science and tech-based careers. She lives in Chicago with her husband, Phil “CM Punk” Brooks.