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Bittersweet

By Susan Cain

How Sorrow and Longing Make Us Whole. Crown, 2022.

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18 mins read

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A brief summary of Bittersweet

Psychological guidance to understanding the pain, sorrow, and bittersweet emotions that we all experience, so that we can transcend our grief and forge deeper connections with each other.

Key insights in Bittersweet

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What do you get from this book? A deeper understanding of pain, with advice for channeling it into something productive
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Bittersweet emotions produce a longing that compels us to try and achieve our higher goals
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When you feel sad, you have an easier time connecting with others and expressing compassion
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Love is not always straightforward and painless; acknowledging that can help us lead more fulfilling lives
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Although pain can spark creativity, it’s up to us to transform our sorrow into something beautiful
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Moving through loss is only possible after you acknowledge your feelings and commit to redirecting your energy
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On the outside, Americans appear happy, but inside many are mired down in anxiety and depression
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When leaders aren’t afraid to discuss their everyday sorrows, it inspires workers and improves lives
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Immortalists believe you can live forever, and that doing so will transform society for the better
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Acknowledging death can propel us to do more with the lives we have
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Our pain can physically alter us and be passed on to younger generations
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It is never too late to discover the bittersweet and transform your life
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Selected critiques in brief
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Who should read Bittersweet

Anyone who’s experienced loss • those struggling with mental health disorders • armchair psychologists • self-help enthusiasts • divorced couples or children of divorced couples • people going through depression

About the author of Bittersweet

Susan Cain is a pop psychology writer and lecturer. She holds a J.D. degree from Harvard Law School, and has appeared on numerous TED Talks. In 2015, Cain co-founded Quiet Revolution, a for-profit company dedicated to helping introverts achieve professional success. LinkedIn named her “one of the top ten influencers in the world.”

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