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Selfie

Author : Will Storr
Publisher : Abrams
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2019-04-02
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781468315905

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“An intriguing odyssey” though the history of the self and the rise of narcissism (The New York Times). Self-absorption, perfectionism, personal branding—it wasn’t always like this, but it’s always been a part of us. Why is the urge to look at ourselves so powerful? Is there any way to break its spell—especially since it doesn’t necessarily make us better or happier people? Full of unexpected connections among history, psychology, economics, neuroscience, and more, Selfie is a “terrific” book that makes sense of who we have become (NPR’s On Point). Award-winning journalist Will Storr takes us from ancient Greece, through the Christian Middle Ages, to the self-esteem evangelists of 1980s California, the rise of the “selfie generation,” and the era of hyper-individualism in which we live now, telling the epic tale of the person we all know so intimately—because it’s us. “It’s easy to look at Instagram and selfie-sticks and shake our heads at millennial narcissism. But Will Storr takes a longer view. He ignores the easy targets and instead tells the amazing 2,500-year story of how we’ve come to think about our selves. A top-notch journalist, historian, essayist, and sleuth, Storr has written an essential book for understanding, and coping with, the 21st century.” —Nathan Hill, New York Times-bestselling author of The Nix “This fascinating psychological and social history . . . reveals how biology and culture conspire to keep us striving for perfection, and the devastating toll that can take.”—The Washington Post “Ably synthesizes centuries of attitudes and beliefs about selfhood, from Aristotle, John Calvin, and Freud to Sartre, Ayn Rand, and Steve Jobs.” —USA Today “Eminently suitable for readers of both Yuval Noah Harari and Daniel Kahneman, Selfie also has shades of Jon Ronson in its subversive humor and investigative spirit.” —Bookseller “Storr is an electrifying analyst of Internet culture.” —Financial Times “Continually delivers rich insights . . . captivating.” —Kirkus Reviews

Self-Obsessed

Author : Sina Grace
Publisher : Image Comics
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2015-09-30
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN : 9781632156419

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Cartoonist SINA GRACE returns to his roots with his most personal and intimate work since the 2012 charmer NOT MY BAG. Comes with FREE AUDIOBOOK download!

Shameless Self-Advert of Spectrum of Self-Obsessed Sentient Stupidities

Author : Santosh Jha
Publisher : Santosh Jha
Page : 43 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2024-03-15
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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A humble, compassionate, nonjudgmental inquiry into a predominant pathology and a predatory propensity by scientifically tracing substrate reality of intuitive-visceral action-behavior; decoding sentient victimization by innate animalism-tribalism, entrenched in spectrum of consciousness-cognition and instituting a case for elusive humanism, in crumbling fabric of failed society-culture-polity. There is a golden rule of life-living – what you want is what you seek but what you seek is not always what you need. It means, there is a spectrum of animal-tribal wants and desires, which men and women subconsciously seek but they are not needed in civilized-cultured-liberal human world, as they stand in antagonism to requirements of humanism. It has to be understood as why it is that what we seek is not always what we actually need. To understand this, we have to understand the terms intuitive and non-intuitive experience-cognition of reality. This knowledge is essential for understanding your relationship with reality. It is this relationship of an individual life with reality he or she perceives and accepts, decides the spheres of animalism-tribalism or humanism, where the individual stands. Broadly, intuitive is what we feel and believe as true and right, without any external evidence, just because it makes us feel good and happy. This ‘benchmark of happiness’ is a scammed entity as happiness is largely and dominantly very intuitive-visceral and personal-subjective and different people have different sense and experiences of ‘happiness’. Non-intuitiveness is often contrary to intuitive feeling, based on common and singular objective facts as sufficient scientific evidence; even as it does not feel the ‘happy-comforting’ way we like and want. Often, what we feel, what we want and therefore seek, is intuitive-visceral-personal-subjective feeling, the evidence of which comes from our deep satisfying sense and experience of Happiness. Therefore, we don’t even bother to entertain any other evidence, different to what our body-mind tells us and we feel; to be happy is our right-liberty and it is very appropriate to be happy, even at the cost of making others unhappy and in pain. This is the seed of most cruelties and brutalities we heap on others. This trigger-happy, self-evidenced, intuitive-visceral sense of righteousness and its self-obsessed validation is cruelty-brutality; a definitive expression of animalism-tribalism. Sadly enough, for mass majority of men and women in contemporary world, this intuitive-visceral animalism-tribalism is the torchbearer of most behavior-actions, which they hold as their right at any cost. The pop wisdom is out there to augment and embolden this animalism-tribalism in men and women. This pop intelligence is simple and straight – ‘It is my body and my happiness and I know my body-joys better than all and that is why only I decide what I need’. This is the scam humanity perpetuates. This intuitive-visceral reality is partial and based on subjective choices and not objective reality. The other part of non-intuitive reality is not available to visceral consciousness and intuitive cognition as they are not part of body’s innate experiencing. Rather, they are part of knowledge, which has to be acquired through disciplined learning and this knowledge actually kills the visceral-intuitive sense and experiencing of Happiness. That is why solipsism, anti-intellectualism and anti-science sentimentalism are the most popular and lapped up trends in most societies and cultures, across the globe. They only prosper animalism-tribalism and proliferate cruelties-brutalities. The hope however rests with the ultimate power and potential of scientific knowledge. Many pluses are emerging, though slowly, and they are gradually sidelining many minuses. We just have to be patient, poised and compassionate, as new civilizational propensities and pathways emerge and prosper in 21st century.

Selfish, Shallow, and Self-Absorbed

Author : Meghan Daum
Publisher : Picador
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2015-03-31
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 9781250052940

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SIXTEEN LITERARY LUMINARIES ON THE CONTROVERSIAL SUBJECT OF BEING CHILDLESS BY CHOICE, COLLECTED IN ONE FASCINATING ANTHOLOGY One of the main topics of cultural conversation during the last decade was the supposed "fertility crisis," and whether modern women could figure out a way to have it all-a successful, demanding career and the required 2.3 children-before their biological clock stopped ticking. Now, however, conversation has turned to whether it's necessary to have it all (see Anne-Marie Slaughter) or, perhaps more controversial, whether children are really a requirement for a fulfilling life. The idea that some women and men prefer not to have children is often met with sharp criticism and incredulity by the public and mainstream media. In this provocative and controversial collection of essays, curated by writer Meghan Daum, sixteen acclaimed writers explain why they have chosen to eschew parenthood. Contributors include Lionel Shriver, Sigrid Nunez, Kate Christiensen, Elliott Holt, Geoff Dyer, and Tim Kreider, among others, who will give a unique perspective on the overwhelming cultural pressure of parenthood. Selfish, Shallow, and Self-Absorbed makes a thoughtful and passionate case for why parenthood is not the only path in life, taking our parent-centric, kid-fixated, baby-bump-patrolling culture to task in the process. What emerges is a more nuanced, diverse view of what it means to live a full, satisfying life.

Obsessed

Author : Allison Britz
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2017-09-19
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781481489201

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A brave teen recounts her debilitating struggle with obsessive-compulsive disorder—and brings readers through every painful step as she finds her way to the other side—in this powerful and inspiring memoir. Until sophomore year of high school, fifteen-year-old Allison Britz lived a comfortable life in an idyllic town. She was a dedicated student with tons of extracurricular activities, friends, and loving parents at home. But after awakening from a vivid nightmare in which she was diagnosed with brain cancer, she was convinced the dream had been a warning. Allison believed that she must do something to stop the cancer in her dream from becoming a reality. It started with avoiding sidewalk cracks and quickly grew to counting steps as loudly as possible. Over the following weeks, her brain listed more dangers and fixes. She had to avoid hair dryers, calculators, cell phones, computers, anything green, bananas, oatmeal, and most of her own clothing. Unable to act “normal,” the once-popular Allison became an outcast. Her parents questioned her behavior, leading to explosive fights. When notebook paper, pencils, and most schoolbooks were declared dangerous to her health, her GPA imploded, along with her plans for the future. Finally, she allowed herself to ask for help and was diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder. This brave memoir tracks Allison’s descent and ultimately hopeful climb out of the depths.

The Selfishness of Others

Author : Kristin Dombek
Publisher : FSG Originals
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2016-08-16
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780374712549

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They're among us, but they are not like us. They manipulate, lie, cheat, and steal. They are irresistibly charming and accomplished, appearing to live in a radiance beyond what we are capable of. But narcissists are empty. No one knows exactly what everyone else is full of--some kind of a soul, or personhood--but whatever it is, experts agree that narcissists do not have it. So goes the popular understanding of narcissism, or NPD (narcissistic personality disorder). And it's more prevalent than ever, according to recent articles in The New York Times, The Atlantic, and Time. In bestsellers like The Narcissism Epidemic, Narcissists Exposed, and The Narcissist Next Door, pop psychologists have armed the normal with tools to identify and combat the vampiric influence of this rising population, while on websites like narcissismsurvivor.com, thousands of people congregate to swap horror stories about relationships with "narcs." In The Selfishness of Others, the essayist Kristin Dombek provides a clear-sighted account of how a rare clinical diagnosis became a fluid cultural phenomenon, a repository for our deepest fears about love, friendship, and family. She cuts through hysteria in search of the razor-thin line between pathology and common selfishness, writing with robust skepticism toward the prophets of NPD and genuine empathy for those who see themselves as its victims. And finally, she shares her own story in a candid effort to find a path away from the cycle of fear and blame and toward a more forgiving and rewarding life.

Getting Over Yourself

Author : Dean Inserra
Publisher : Moody Publishers
Page : 133 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2021-05-04
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780802499479

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Is trying to be “the best you” actually ruining you? From “living your best life” to “self-actualizing,” “finding your destiny,” and “waiting on the best to come,” the contemporary messages of the world exhort us to believe that we are promised and entitled the biggest and best life can possibly offer. But is that actually what Jesus promises? Is that even close to the message of the gospel? Getting Over Yourself is a call for Christians to reject these hollow messages of personal prosperity and to return to the humble truths of the gospel. You’ll learn how to identify this insidious, popular theology in culture and churches and examine its devastating effects. And, perhaps most importantly, you’ll learn how to combat it with gospel truth that leads to the abundant life Jesus actually desires for His people. Discover the beauty in losing yourself—and ultimately in gaining Him.

Children of the Aging Self-Absorbed

Author : Nina W Brown
Publisher : New Harbinger Publications
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2015-09-01
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781626252066

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Growing up with a parent who is self-absorbed is difficult, and they may become more difficult to deal with as they age. This essential book shows how to cope with your aging parent's narcissistic behavior, and provides tips to help protect yourself and your children from their self-absorbed, destructive actions. As your self-absorbed parent grows older and becomes more dependent on you, hurtful relationships may resurface and become further strained. In the tradition of Children of the Self-Absorbed, author Nina Brown offers the first book for adult children of aging narcissistic or self-absorbed parents. You will learn practical, powerful strategies for navigating the intense negative feelings that your parents can incite, as well as tips to protect your children from the criticism, blame, or hostility that may exist between you and their grandparent. In this book, you will gain greater awareness of how and why your parent's self-absorbed behaviors and attitudes get worse, and develop strategies to manage the negative feelings that can arise as a result. You'll also learn to reduce the shame and guilt that may be felt when you feel like you don't want to be a caretaker. Finally, you'll learn to set limits with your parent so you can stay sane during this difficult time. Having an aging parent can be stressful enough, but dealing with an aging narcissistic or self-absorbed parent is especially challenging. This essential guide will help you through.

Obsessive-compulsive Disorders

Author : Fred Penzel
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 450 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Obsessive-compulsive disorder
ISBN : 9780195140927

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Offers advice on how to choose the most effective therapies and medications, and how to avoid relapses.

Self Abuse

Author : Jonathan Self
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2010-06-15
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781451604467

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From the age of three Jonathan Self had only one ambition: not to be like his father. Despite his determination to be a better man -- and a better parent than his own had been -- Jonathan was a twice-divorced father of three and, at age thirty-five, spiraling. Self Abuse is the story of Jonathan's efforts to break free from the cycle of despair and dysfunction that characterized his youth. A brilliantly rendered, unapologetic memoir about the pain and joy of parenthood, Jonathan's story is as heartbreaking, redemptive, and unforgettable as it is true.

Playing to Win

Author : David Sirlin
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2006-04-01
Category : Games
ISBN : 9781411666795

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Winning at competitive games requires a results-oriented mindset that many players are simply not willing to adopt. This book walks players through the entire process: how to choose a game and learn basic proficiency, how to break through the mental barriers that hold most players back, and how to handle the issues that top players face. It also includes a complete analysis of Sun Tzu's book The Art of War and its applications to games of today. These foundational concepts apply to virtually all competitive games, and even have some application to "real life." Trade paperback. 142 pages.

Other-esteem

Author : Philip O. Hwang
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Medical
ISBN : 1560328762

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First Published in 2000. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

The Narcissism Epidemic

Author : Jean M. Twenge,W. Keith Campbell
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2010-04-13
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781416575993

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Narcissism—an inflated view of the self—is everywhere. Public figures say it’s what makes them stray from their wives. Parents teach it by dressing children in T-shirts that say "Princess." Teenagers and young adults hone it on Facebook, and celebrity newsmakers have elevated it to an art form. And it’s what’s making people depressed, lonely, and buried under piles of debt. Jean Twenge’s influential first book, Generation Me, spurred a national debate with its depiction of the challenges twenty- and thirty-somethings face in today’s world—and the fallout these issues create for educators and employers. Now, Dr. Twenge turns her focus to the pernicious spread of narcissism in today’s culture, which has repercussions for every age group and class. Dr. Twenge joins forces with W. Keith Campbell, Ph.D., a nationally recognized expert on narcissism, to explore this new plague in The Narcissism Epidemic, their eye-opening exposition of the alarming rise of narcissism and its catastrophic effects at every level of society. Even the world economy has been damaged by risky, unrealistic overconfidence. Drawing on their own extensive research as well as decades of other experts’ studies, Drs. Twenge and Campbell show us how to identify narcissism, minimize the forces that sustain and transmit it, and treat it or manage it where we find it. Filled with arresting, alarming, and even amusing stories of vanity gone off the tracks (would you like to hire your own personal paparazzi?), The Narcissism Epidemic is at once a riveting window into the consequences of narcissism, a prescription to combat the widespread problems it causes, and a probing analysis of the culture at large.

The Perfectionist

Author : Rudolph Chelminski
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2005-05-19
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 9781101216682

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An unforgettable portrait of France’s legendary chef, and the sophisticated, unforgiving world of French gastronomy Bernard Loiseau was one of only twenty-five French chefs to hold Europe’s highest culinary award, three stars in the Michelin Red Guide, and only the second chef to be personally awarded the Legion of Honor by a head of state. Despite such triumphs, he shocked the culinary world by taking his own life in February 2003. TheGaultMillau guidebook had recently dropped its ratings of Loiseau’s restaurant, and rumors swirled that he was on the verge of losing a Michelin star (a prediction that proved to be inaccurate). Journalist Rudolph Chelminski, who befriended Loiseau three decades ago and followed his rise to the pinnacle of French restaurateurs, now gives us a rare tour of this hallowed culinary realm. The Perfectionist is the story of a daydreaming teenager who worked his way up from complete obscurity to owning three famous restaurants in Paris and rebuilding La Côte d’Or, transforming a century-old inn and restaurant that had lost all of its Michelin stars into a luxurious destination restaurant and hotel. He started a line of culinary products with his name on them, appeared regularly on television and in the press, and had a beautiful, intelligent wife and three young children he adored—Bernard Loiseau seemed to have it all. An unvarnished glimpse inside an echelon filled with competition, culture wars, and impossibly high standards, The Perfectionist vividly depicts a man whose energy and enthusiasm won the hearts of staff and clientele, while self-doubt and cut-throat critics took their toll.

Not My Bag

Author : Sina Grace
Publisher : Image Comics
Page : 98 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2012-10-17
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN : 9781534322509

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97 pages! From the artist of THE LI'L DEPRESSED BOY and AMBER BENSON'S AMONG THE GHOSTS, comes a retail hell story like you've never encountered before! A young artist takes a job at a department store in order to make ends meet... little does he know that he may meet his end! In this gothic story for fans of PERSEPOLIS, BLANKETS, and THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA, can the artist withstand competitive pressure, treachery, and high fashion while still keeping his soul?