A review by jemiliadavis
The Empathy Exams: Essays by Leslie Jamison

3.0

This book was chosen to complement topics surrounding empathy in a course for pre-health students. It wasn't what I had expected; however, I finished the book feeling as though my thoughts had been provoked. Jamison's writing captured the truest sense of a focused journey to discover empathy. There were many one-liners that I found myself re-reading and pausing to digest the honesty and delivery of her message. While some of her personal experiences did float above my level of thinking, the majority of her work was relatable and impactful. Interesting read.