Book description
'A handbook for the modern world' i Paper
'Elegant ... calm and generous' Mary Beard, Guardian
The must-read, pocket-sized Big Think book of 2020
One of the Guardian's 'Best Books to Inspire Compassion'
One of Independent's Books of the Month
A Cosmopolitan 'Revolutionary Read'
Ours is the age of contagious…
Why read it?
1 author picked How to Stay Sane in an Age of Division as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
I enjoyed How to Stay Sane in an Age of Division. Elif Shafak offers a gentle yet powerful reminder that empathy, curiosity, and compassion matter more than ever in a world that often feels divided. Her reflections encouraged me to slow down, listen more carefully, and resist the urge to see people as simply "us" versus "them." It's a short book, but one that stayed with me long after I finished reading it. A must-read for these challenging times!
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