The Empathy Exams

Name: The Empathy Exams
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SKU: 9781847088420
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Essays

By Leslie Jamison

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The Empathy Exams by Leslie Jamison is a compelling collection of essays that delve into the complexities of empathy, pain, and understanding. It combines personal narratives with cultural analysis, exploring how we relate to one another's struggles and emotions. Jamison invites readers to consider the depth and challenges of truly empathising with others in diverse and insightful ways.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

This book may appeal to you if you enjoy insightful essays that explore the depths of human emotion and the concept of empathy from a personal and analytical perspective. Leslie Jamison's writing interweaves personal experiences with broader philosophical questions, making it a compelling read for those interested in the nuances of human connection and understanding in diverse contexts.

The Empathy Exams

A powerful yet refreshing essay collection centred around themes of confession, illness, violence and sentimentality from an exciting new American talent.

A powerful yet refreshing essay collection centred around themes of confession, illness, violence and sentimentality from an exciting new American talent

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The subjects of this stylish and audacious collection of essays range from an assault in Nicaragua to a Morgellons meeting; from Frida Kahlo's plaster casts to a gangland tour of LA. Jamison is interested in how we tell stories about injury and pain, and the limits that circumstances, bodies and identity put on the act of describing.

The Empathy Exams delves deep into these themes, capturing the complexity and profound resonances of human experience with eloquence and insight.

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The Empathy Exams by Leslie Jamison has received praise for its insightful exploration of the complexities of empathy. Readers appreciate its blend of personal memoir and cultural critique, highlighting Jamison's skill in connecting personal experience with broader societal themes. Critics often commend her engaging writing style, which combines intellectual depth with emotional resonance.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781847088420

Publisher: Granta Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 June 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Granta Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 173g

Pages: 240

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About the Author

Leslie Jamison grew up in Los Angeles. Educated at Harvard College and the Iowa Writers' Workshop, she has also worked as an innkeeper in California, a schoolteacher in Nicaragua, and an office temp in Manhattan. She is currently studying for a PhD at Yale University, where she is writing a dissertation on poverty and degradation in twentieth century American writing. Her first novel, The Gin Closet, was published in 2010.

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