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Inciting Joy
Book • 2022
Ross Gay's "Inciting Joy" delves into the transformative power of joy, challenging its dismissal as frivolous.
Gay explores how joy can be a radical act of resistance and belonging, particularly amidst grief and sorrow.
The essays examine rituals and habits that foster joy, emphasizing its role in building solidarity and care.
The book encourages readers to embrace joy as a practice, not just an emotion, and to find connection through shared experiences of sorrow.
Gay's personal reflections and insightful observations make "Inciting Joy" a compelling read for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of joy's significance.
Gay explores how joy can be a radical act of resistance and belonging, particularly amidst grief and sorrow.
The essays examine rituals and habits that foster joy, emphasizing its role in building solidarity and care.
The book encourages readers to embrace joy as a practice, not just an emotion, and to find connection through shared experiences of sorrow.
Gay's personal reflections and insightful observations make "Inciting Joy" a compelling read for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of joy's significance.
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Mentioned in 6 episodes
Mentioned by
Dan Harris as a book released between "The Book of Delights" and "The Book of More Delights."


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Delight and Joy Are Survival Mechanisms and Acts of Resistance | Ross Gay
Mentioned by Bonni Stachowiak and Eileen Camfield in relation to his work on joy and its connection to pain.

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Joy-Centered Pedagogy
Mentioned by
Glennon Doyle , highlighting its exploration of joy as a practice of connection and its significance in challenging times.


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How to Let Joy Heal Us with Ross Gay
Mentioned by
Caitlin Metz as containing the essay “Dispatches from the Ruins” about running classrooms.


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