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“We don't want to be wounds ("No, you're the wound!") but we should be allowed to have them, to speak about having them, to be something more than just another girl who has one. We should be able to do these things without failing the feminism of our mothers, and we should be able to represent women who hurt without walking backward into a voyeuristic rehashing of the old cultural models.”

Quote by Leslie Jamison

Book:The Empathy Exams: Essays

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The Empathy Exams: Essays

This book is a compilation of reflective pieces that delve into the complexities of empathy, examining its role in relationships, the arts, and societal interactions. The essays offer insights into the nature of empathy and its impact on human experience. more

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Leslie Jamison is an American novelist born in 1983. Her works are known for their deep self-reflection and delicate portrayal of human emotions. Jamison's writing often explores themes of personal identity, memory, and truth. more

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