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While some of us (myself included!) probably don't like to admit it, I think we all secretly love love. If that description suits you, then this collection of essays, which originally appeared in the NY Times' Modern Love column, is for you. Even if you actually don't love love, then I still think there are things to be learned from this anthology.
What I love most about Modern Love is how all-encompassing it is. It isn't just about romantic love - it includes friendship, parent/child relationships, quirky flings, nights of passion, and even kindness expressed by near-strangers. I found myself laughing, tearing up, and reminiscing on my own life experiences, as I read these adeptly told first-person narratives. Each story is written by a different person - some may be professional writers, but many are just regular people, no different than you or me. The most important gift this story gave me was greater empathy, which I think we could all use a little more of these days.
What I love most about Modern Love is how all-encompassing it is. It isn't just about romantic love - it includes friendship, parent/child relationships, quirky flings, nights of passion, and even kindness expressed by near-strangers. I found myself laughing, tearing up, and reminiscing on my own life experiences, as I read these adeptly told first-person narratives. Each story is written by a different person - some may be professional writers, but many are just regular people, no different than you or me. The most important gift this story gave me was greater empathy, which I think we could all use a little more of these days.