Scan barcode
A review by lbarsk
The Empathy Exams: Essays by Leslie Jamison
3.0
Jamison is clearly a gifted writer, and there were times throughout the book when I was totally engrossed and compelled! There were just also times when I felt myself re-reading passages to truly parse what Jamison was arguing. Which I think is a “me” issue, not an authorial one!
I will also say, in part it took me a while to finish this book about suffering, pain, and empathy when I am dealing with multiple chronic illnesses, one of which is flaring up especially strongly (and painfully) at the moment.
BUT! I would love for friends and others to read this because I’d be curious for their thoughts! A book club on on this would be fascinating, I think.
I will also say, in part it took me a while to finish this book about suffering, pain, and empathy when I am dealing with multiple chronic illnesses, one of which is flaring up especially strongly (and painfully) at the moment.
BUT! I would love for friends and others to read this because I’d be curious for their thoughts! A book club on on this would be fascinating, I think.