First published 2014
Leslie Jamison's acclaimed essays take us on a journey through the complexities of human empathy. From the brutal realities of incarceration to the manufactured emotions of reality television, Jamison probes the ways we understand - and misunderstand - the experiences of others. With a keen eye and a nimble pen, she dissects the impulses that drive us to connect, or to remain separated, from those around us. Ultimately, "The Empathy Exams" challenges us to expand the boundaries of our compassion and to see the world through new eyes.
Genres: essays, social-issues, non-fiction, academic
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: compassion, connection, perspective
224 pages · Paperback · Granta Books (4 Jun. 2015)