The Empathy Exams by Leslie Jamison
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Happy Hour at Veritas to discuss this months book, The Empathy Exams. This book is a collection of essays by Leslie Jamison that explores the nature of pain, empathy, and human connection. Through personal experiences and observations, Jamison examines how we relate to the suffering of others, using topics like her work as a medical actor, poverty tourism, and reality television to question the performance and understanding of pain.
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In-person book discussion for readers of literary nonfiction; explore Jamison's essay collection on pain and empathy to gain insight into suffering.
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By Meetup
In-person book discussion for readers of literary nonfiction; explore Jamison's essay collection on pain and empathy to gain insight into suffering.