Emily's review
The Culture of Narcissism: American Life in an Age of Diminishing Expectations
by Christopher Lasch
Emily's review
The Culture of Narcissism: American Life in an Age of Diminishing Expectations by Christopher Lasch
Emily's review
rating:
recommended for: generation X and Y
Sometimes I felt the author was trying too hard to write complex words, but nonetheless, the meaning behind his writing was enlightening. Some of the comments Lasch writes, I do not agree with and find them a far stretch to explain the complexity of our generation or even human nature.
I always thought the definition of narcissism was simply "someone who is self-absorbed." This book explains the more complex meaning of a narcissist. Almost makes a person want to diagnose themselves as such.
If you don't feel like reading the full book but want a gist of it, read the "afterword" section.
Excerpts:
"(narcissist) gains 'a sense of heightened self-esteem only by attaching himself to strong, admired figures whose acceptance he craves and by whom he needs to feel supported.' Although he carries out his daily responsibilities and even achienves distinction, happiness eludes him, and life frequently strikes him as not worth living."
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I always thought the definition of narcissism was simply "someone who is self-absorbed." This book explains the more complex meaning of a narcissist. Almost makes a person want to diagnose themselves as such.
If you don't feel like reading the full book but want a gist of it, read the "afterword" section.
Excerpts:
"(narcissist) gains 'a sense of heightened self-esteem only by attaching himself to strong, admired figures whose acceptance he craves and by whom he needs to feel supported.' Although he carries out his daily responsibilities and even achienves distinction, happiness eludes him, and life frequently strikes him as not worth living."
"Photogr...more
