The Empathy Exams by Leslie Jamison
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.
The 6535th greatest book of all time
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- Published
- 2014
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 224
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following 3 lists:
- 100 Best Books of the Decade so Far (2010-2015) (Oyster Books)
- 100 Great Narrative Nonfiction Books (The Electric Typewriter)
- 25 Books to Read Before you Die: 21st Century (Powell's Books)