Friendship by Lydia Denworth
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Book Club Selection: Friendship by Lydia Denworth
In Friendship: The Evolution, Biology, and Extraordinary Power of Life’s Fundamental Bond, Lydia Denworth explores the story behind one of the most important relationships we have. Drawing from research in neuroscience, psychology, and evolutionary biology, she writes about how friendship has helped humans thrive.
This book invites us to rethink connection in a deeper way. Why do we form friendships the way we do &how do close bonds affect our brains and bodies?
For The Culture Club, we’ll use this book to further explore:
- How culture influences who we bond with and how those bonds are sustained
- How different communities define loyalty, intimacy, and connection
- How cultural shifts like technology, mobility, and individualism reshaped what friendship looks like today
Participation Note:
Reading is not required for attendance. All are welcome to join, listen, and contribute based on personal experience, curiosity, and cultural perspective.