The Examined Life: How We Lose and Find Ourselves

Name: The Examined Life: How We Lose and Find Ourselves
Price: 2.99 USD
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Rating: 4.3 (3738 reviews)
Author: Stephen Grosz

by Stephen Grosz

Self Help Memoir

4.3 (3,738)

4.3 stars from 3,738 reviews. Top 63% of Self Help books we track.

225 pages~3.8 hr readPublished by Chatto & WindusPublished 2013-01-01

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Perfect for you if...

You're curious about why people behave the way they do and want real examples rather than psychological theory.
You enjoy short, character-driven pieces that let you think about what you've read long after finishing.
You're working through something in your own life and find comfort in hearing how others have struggled with similar questions.

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You want a self-help book with concrete steps or actionable advice for solving problems.
You prefer narrative-driven stories with resolved endings rather than open questions and reflection.
You're looking for a fun escape and aren't in the mood for introspective, quiet writing.

About this book

The Examined Life presents a collection of short personal encounters between a psychoanalyst and his patients. The book explores how people create stories to make sense of their lives and examines the hidden motives that shape human behavior. Through these encounters, the book demonstrates how insight can illuminate complicated and human experiences. The stories reveal patterns in how people love themselves and offer perspectives on how people might come to understand themselves.

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Currently around #31K in the Kindle store — a steady mid-list seller. Climbing the charts — 36% improvement recently.

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Currently 4.3★ from 3,738 reviews

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