ozzie2398's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
3.0
Some essays more interesting than others
knd's review against another edition
4.0
Algunas observaciones me re sirvieron para pensar la vida de una manera distinta, pero otras son tan simples que me sorprende que exista gente tan privilegiada e ignorante en este mundo.
iszygray's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
4.0
wanderjas's review against another edition
4.0
Conversation on Love by Natasha Lunn is a series of musings focused on love.
Society often blends together love and romantic relationship. This book debunks the conventional mindset and highlights love across all spectrums: from lovers, family, friends, strangers, faith - and losing someone. Where love had always been with us.
In the book, interviews are transcribed and contributed by various well-known authors. Some of the interviews that stood out for me are:
• “The Psychology of Being Alone” with Alain De Botton – on the stereotypes of being single, who spread the mindset that staying at home on Friday nights or weekends is lonely?
• “Redefining Romance” with Roxane Gay – on the essence of ordinary romance, where we should be celebrating the simple act of services in daily life
• “Understanding Envy in Friendship” with Susie Orbach – on the importance of communication and understanding in relationships.
• “The Unexpected Gift of Loss” with Gary Younge – on the unavoidable loss and sufferings in life, and how it made us stronger and having empathy
At times, the book can be titled towards marriage and miscarriage, the answers from interviewees feel disjointed. However, the author wraps out each interview beautifully and relates them with her personal experience. I believe the lessons are applicable across all relationships.
A handbook where I'll revisit whenever I need advice.
Rating: 4 stars
Society often blends together love and romantic relationship. This book debunks the conventional mindset and highlights love across all spectrums: from lovers, family, friends, strangers, faith - and losing someone. Where love had always been with us.
In the book, interviews are transcribed and contributed by various well-known authors. Some of the interviews that stood out for me are:
• “The Psychology of Being Alone” with Alain De Botton – on the stereotypes of being single, who spread the mindset that staying at home on Friday nights or weekends is lonely?
• “Redefining Romance” with Roxane Gay – on the essence of ordinary romance, where we should be celebrating the simple act of services in daily life
• “Understanding Envy in Friendship” with Susie Orbach – on the importance of communication and understanding in relationships.
• “The Unexpected Gift of Loss” with Gary Younge – on the unavoidable loss and sufferings in life, and how it made us stronger and having empathy
At times, the book can be titled towards marriage and miscarriage, the answers from interviewees feel disjointed. However, the author wraps out each interview beautifully and relates them with her personal experience. I believe the lessons are applicable across all relationships.
A handbook where I'll revisit whenever I need advice.
Rating: 4 stars
josephinaaa's review against another edition
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
3.0
lizzyymackay's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
I loved it!! Really got me thinking about how we love each other, and hearing so many people’s takes on it really allows you to find the common threads. I underlined SO MUCH of this book, and cried multiple times. 10/10 would recommend :)
danicakereads's review against another edition
5.0
A book I will reread and come back to throughout my life. I highly recommend for everyone!
karo_0902's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
4.0
irmingard's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
tense
medium-paced
5.0
jowixx's review against another edition
4.0
Cenna jest wielogłosowość i wieloaspektowość rozmów o miłości - super chociażby, że poświęcono tyle miejsca przyjaźni, która zazwyczaj nie jest wpisywana w miłosne kategorie. Dużo tutaj drobiazgów, których zazwyczaj się nie zauważa, dużo wyjść z codziennych pułapek.
Wyredagowałabym niektóre powtarzające się konstatacje, czasem ton jest odrobinę zbyt patetyczny, trzeba też mieć na uwadze, że mimo niektórych prób, perspektywa jest dosyć normatywna - przeważają refleksje i rozmowy o heterozwiązkach, tradycyjnym małżeństwie, dzieciach. Chciałabym taką książkę w queerowym odcieniu, ale dobrze, że autorka pisze ze swojej pozycji.
Fajne no, wchodzi gładko, jak człowiek się akurat stresuje i trochę jest rozkojarzony.
Wyredagowałabym niektóre powtarzające się konstatacje, czasem ton jest odrobinę zbyt patetyczny, trzeba też mieć na uwadze, że mimo niektórych prób, perspektywa jest dosyć normatywna - przeważają refleksje i rozmowy o heterozwiązkach, tradycyjnym małżeństwie, dzieciach. Chciałabym taką książkę w queerowym odcieniu, ale dobrze, że autorka pisze ze swojej pozycji.
Fajne no, wchodzi gładko, jak człowiek się akurat stresuje i trochę jest rozkojarzony.