The Examined Life: How We Lose and Find Ourselves
The Examined Life: How We Lose and Find Ourselves
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2014
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Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2014240
Book • Nonfiction
2010s
2014
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
The Examined Life: How We Lose and Find Ourselves by Stephen Grosz explores human experiences through psychoanalytic stories. Each tale reveals individuals navigating personal struggles, seeking understanding, and discovering insights about themselves. Grosz shares transformative moments from his practice, highlighting the complexity and resilience of the human spirit in the search for meaning and connection.
Contemplative
Emotional
Inspirational
Mysterious
Melancholic
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The Examined Life: How We Lose and Find Ourselves by Stephen Grosz offers profound insights through engaging psychoanalytical stories. Praised for its eloquent prose and human empathy, the book captivates readers. Some critics, however, find its anecdotes somewhat repetitive. Overall, it provides valuable reflections on the human psyche in an accessible manner.
Who Should Read The Examined Life: How We Lose and Find Ourselves?
A reader who enjoys The Examined Life: How We Lose and Find Ourselves by Stephen Grosz likely appreciates introspection and psychoanalysis. Fans of Oliver Sacks’s The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat or Irvin D. Yalom’s Love’s Executioner will find similar intrigue in human behavior and personal stories.
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240
Book • Nonfiction
2010s
2014
Adult
18+ years
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