Strangers to Ourselves: Unsettled Minds and the Stories That Make Us
Strangers to Ourselves: Unsettled Minds and the Stories That Make Us
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2022
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Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2022288
Book • Nonfiction
2022
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Strangers to Ourselves: Unsettled Minds and the Stories That Make Us by Rachel Aviv explores the experiences of individuals facing mental health challenges. Aviv examines how the narratives crafted about these conditions shape identities and can influence personal outcomes, underscoring the complexities of understanding one's own mind.
Informative
Mysterious
Contemplative
Challenging
Emotional
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Strangers to Ourselves: Unsettled Minds and the Stories That Make Us by Rachel Aviv receives praise for its insightful exploration of mental illness through compelling narratives. Readers appreciate its empathetic approach and nuanced storytelling. Criticisms include its complexity and lack of definitive conclusions, potentially leaving some readers seeking more clarity.
Who Should Read Strangers to Ourselves: Unsettled Minds and the Stories That Make Us?
Curious readers of The Noonday Demon by Andrew Solomon or An Unquiet Mind by Kay Redfield Jamison will appreciate Rachel Aviv's Strangers to Ourselves: Unsettled Minds and the Stories That Make Us, which explores mental health through nuanced narratives, blending personal stories with psychological insights.
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288
Book • Nonfiction
2022
Adult
18+ years
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