The Recovering

Intoxication and Its Aftermath

Leslie Jamison

The book intertwines the author's personal narrative of alcoholism and recovery with the stories of other writers and individuals who have struggled with addiction. It explores the cultural history of recovery, the challenges of sobriety, and the transformative power of storytelling in the healing process.

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The Empathy Exams

Essays

Leslie Jamison

The collection delves into the nature of empathy through a series of essays that explore pain, illness, and the ways in which we understand others' suffering. It weaves personal narratives with cultural critique, examining topics from street violence to reality TV, to probe how empathy functions in our lives.

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