51 pages 1 hour read

Sherry Turkle

The Empathy Diaries: A Memoir

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2021

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Reviews & Readership

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The Empathy Diaries by Sherry Turkle has received praise for its insightful intertwining of personal memoir and intellectual exploration, highlighting the importance of empathy in technology and relationships. Reviewers commend Turkle's candid storytelling and thought-provoking content, although some note the narrative occasionally meanders. Overall, it’s a compelling read.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Empathy Diaries?

Readers who enjoy blending technology, psychology, and memoir will appreciate Sherry Turkle's The Empathy Diaries. Comparable to Oliver Sacks' An Anthropologist on Mars and Rebecca Solnit's A Field Guide to Getting Lost, this book delves into the human aspects of technological interactions.

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Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Topics
Psychology
Science / Nature
Themes
Values/Ideas: Science & Technology
Identity: Mental Health
Self Discovery
Genre
Psychology
Biography