Book · 2014 · Empathy
The Empathy Exams Essays
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I mean she's well known for her book The empathy exams a book of essays that I really really loved.
Why people recommend it
The Empathy Exams Essays is a collection of deeply introspective essays by Leslie Jamison that explores physical and emotional pain. The book has received notable praise from critics and hosts on The Book Review podcast. Michelle Orange recommended the collection when asked for her favorite essay books from recent years, grouping it alongside other striking works of personal non-fiction. Phillip Lopate, hosting the podcast, similarly highlighted Jamison's work as a standout essay collection that left a strong impression upon its release. Furthermore, Dwight Garner discussed the book on a separate episode, expressing his deep affection for the publication and acknowledging the author's widespread recognition for these essays. The recurring praise underscores the collection's significant impact on contemporary essay writing, with critics frequently pointing to its rigorous emotional honesty and analytical depth. These podcast endorsements reflect a broader critical consensus that values the book's fearless approach to difficult subjects, making it a benchmark for modern personal essays and a frequent recommendation among literary reviewers.
Every mention
Michelle Orange yeah uh Charles D ambrosio's loitering um and lesli Jameson's the empathy exams I think are the two that co… 1
“yeah uh Charles D ambrosio's loitering um and lesli Jameson's the empathy exams I think are the two that come to mind and both of those came out last year”
Dwight Garner I mean she's well known for her book The empathy exams a book of essays that I really really loved 1
“I mean she's well known for her book The empathy exams a book of essays that I really really loved”
Mentioned on the show without a named speaker1
“we've had a lot of collections just in the last year a year and a half that have been very striking like Megan D's book the Unspeakable U lesie Jameson's the empathy exams”
Other mentions (1: passing, ad reads, own books)
“make it scream make it burn essays the empathy exam also essays the Gin closet a novel and the recovering a memoir”