The Empathy Exams
Book • 2014
In 'The Empathy Exams', Leslie Jamison examines the concept of empathy through a series of essays that delve into personal experiences and broader societal issues.
The book begins with Jamison's role as a medical actor, where she presents scripted complaints to medical students to test their diagnostic and empathetic skills.
The essays interweave her personal history with explorations of pain, connection, and understanding, touching on topics such as poverty tourism, incarceration, and female suffering.
Jamison's writing is deeply reflective, using vivid imagery and philosophical examinations to navigate the complex and often fraught terrain of empathy.
The book begins with Jamison's role as a medical actor, where she presents scripted complaints to medical students to test their diagnostic and empathetic skills.
The essays interweave her personal history with explorations of pain, connection, and understanding, touching on topics such as poverty tourism, incarceration, and female suffering.
Jamison's writing is deeply reflective, using vivid imagery and philosophical examinations to navigate the complex and often fraught terrain of empathy.
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