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A review by elixsprite
Together by Vivek H. Murthy
4.0
Informative read about the importance of social connection. Interesting anecdotes and lessons to be had, but the structure of the book could use some tightening up. Although the content began to drag at the end, it's an inspiring read overall and a reminder to practice empathy as often as possible.
Some parts of the book felt very personalized as the author went to my high school in Miami and the bullying he experienced as a young Asian child hit close to home. The story about the 5'6 Chinese American Penn student's struggle to find authentic connection or non-shallow conversations in a coldly hierarchical, hyper-competitive school also had me chuckling at the accuracy. But I digress..
Some parts of the book felt very personalized as the author went to my high school in Miami and the bullying he experienced as a young Asian child hit close to home. The story about the 5'6 Chinese American Penn student's struggle to find authentic connection or non-shallow conversations in a coldly hierarchical, hyper-competitive school also had me chuckling at the accuracy. But I digress..