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“Imagining someone else's pain with too much surety can be as damaging as failing to imagine it.”

Quote by Leslie Jamison

Book:The Empathy Exams: Essays

Work

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

Author

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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