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Bittersweet: How Sorrow and Longing Make Us Whole by Susan Cain
5 reviews
spec_tacles's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
sad
slow-paced
4.25
Moderate: Death of parent, Grief, Death, Terminal illness, Emotional abuse, and Pandemic/Epidemic
Minor: Child death
elybakouche's review against another edition
emotional
informative
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
I enjoyed this book, with some slow parts in the middle. Overall, it resonated with me; Iâm definitely one of those âbittersweetâ people.
I found the story of Susan Cainâs relationship with her mother and the bittersweet in these complex relationships touching, and I loved the chapter on genetics and how trauma is passed down through generations.Â
I did not like the chapter in immortality, it was a bit far-fetched, or maybe a testament to my tendency for bittersweetness. I couldnât connect with those who want to live forever; it reminds me of the way we dismiss the natural cycles of life also present in nature, including how we exploit the earth. I donât think it deserved an entire chapter.
Speaking of, I lost a lot of respect for Susan Cain when she used the example of an oil rig, where a manager struggled with his relationship with his team and his son, to discuss vulnerability and its key role in creating understanding and intimacy in relationships.
An oil rig? Really? When we know that the extraction of fossil fuels is currently destroying the earth, and impacting the lives of millions around the world? On out to the 6th mass extinction, but this time human-made? To me it sounds as horrible as mentioning an example with Hitler in it. I found it shocking and almost stopped listening. It doesnât matter how interesting it is. Itâs wrong.
Minor: War, Genocide, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, and Rape
atamano's review against another edition
informative
reflective
fast-paced
3.0
Moderate: Dementia, Emotional abuse, Cancer, and Grief
Minor: Death, Child death, Genocide, and Death of parent
candaceallison's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
Moderate: Death of parent and Emotional abuse
purplepenning's review against another edition
emotional
informative
reflective
medium-paced
4.25
Moderate: Antisemitism, Chronic illness, War, Grief, Death, Dementia, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Domestic abuse, Child abuse, Genocide, Animal cruelty, Death of parent, Abortion, and Slavery
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