The Sweet Spot: The Pleasures of Suffering and the Search for Meaning by Paul Bloom, Paul Bloom

The Sweet Spot: The Pleasures of Suffering and the Search for Meaning

Paul Bloom, Paul Bloom

304 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

nonfiction psychology informative reflective medium-paced

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Drawing on groundbreaking findings from psychology and brain science, The Sweet Spot shows how the right kind of suffering sets the stage for enhanced pleasure. Pain can distract us from our anxieties and help us transcend the self. Choosing to su...

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