Jonathan HaidtSocial psychologist · The Righteous Mind, The Happiness Hypothesis
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Bittersweet
How Sorrow and Longing Make Us Whole
Susan Cain · 2022 · 368 pages
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About the book
Susan Cain explores how negative emotions—sadness, anxiety, fear—often considered undesirable, hold significant value and purpose in human life. The author challenges contemporary culture's privileging of constant positivity and demonstrates how embracing the full range of our emotions leads to a more authentic and fulfilling life.
With interdisciplinary research and personal narratives, Cain rehabilitates the importance of melancholic experiences, arguing that true wisdom lies in accepting our complex and contradictory humanity.
Book details
| Author | Susan Cain |
|---|---|
| Year of publication | 2022 |
| Pages | 368 |
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