First published 2015
J.M. Coetzee and Arabella Kurtz engage in a captivating dialogue, blending literary and psychological insights. As a celebrated writer and a psychotherapist, they navigate the complex interplay between the stories we tell ourselves and the truths we uncover. Through their intellectual sparring, they shed light on how individual narratives intersect with broader social dynamics, from the classroom to the nation. Weaving together perspectives from great thinkers, this thought-provoking exchange illuminates the transformative potential of the stories we share.
Genres: literary-fiction, contemporary, 21st-century, academic
Vibes: intellectual, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: dialogue, intellectual-discourse
198 pages · Hardcover · Viking