Description
A reflective exploration of the often-overlooked beauty found in longing, sorrow, nostalgia, and the awareness that life is fleeting. Drawing on psychology, philosophy, spirituality, art, and personal stories, the book examines how bittersweet feelings can deepen compassion, creativity, connection, and our appreciation of the world. It challenges cultures that prioritize constant happiness and forward momentum, suggesting instead that sorrow and joy are inseparable parts of a fully lived life. Thoughtful, lyrical, and emotionally resonant, this is an invitation to embrace the “happy-sad” dimensions of human experience—and discover how they can make us whole.
Available Editions
paperback
Penguin Books, Limited
Published Jan 1, 2022
296 pages
ISBN: 9780241300664
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Details
First Published
2022
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Bittersweet by Susan Cain.