Leslie Jamison
Leslie Jamison is an American author and essayist known for her writings on a range of subjects, including addiction, illness, and empathy. She gained prominence with her 2014 essay collection 'The Empathy Exams,' which won the Graywolf Press Nonfiction Prize and was a New York Times bestseller. Her other works include the novel 'The Gin Closet' and the memoir 'The Recovering: Intoxication and Its Aftermath.' Jamison's work is characterized by its blend of personal narrative, cultural criticism, and journalistic exploration.
Books
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1. The Empathy Exams: Essays
"The Empathy Exams: Essays" is a collection of thought-provoking essays that delve into the complexities of human emotions, particularly empathy. The author uses personal experiences, from being a medical actor to running ultramarathons, to explore how people understand others' pain and how it affects their own lives. The book is a blend of memoir, criticism, and journalism, investigating topics like poverty, female pain, and incarceration, and challenging readers to think about empathy in new and profound ways.
