Book Review — Bittersweet: How Sorrow and Longing Make Us Whole— by Susan Cain

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Bittersweet (Oprah's Book Club): How Sorrow and Longing Make Us Whole

Introduction

• Susan Cain’s “Bittersweet: How Sorrow and Longing Make Us Whole” explores the profound and often overlooked role that sorrow, longing, and melancholy play in our lives.
• Building on the insights from her previous work, including the bestselling “Quiet,” Cain delves into the complexities of these emotions, suggesting that they are not merely sources of suffering but essential components of the human experience that can lead to greater understanding and fulfillment.
• Published in 2022, “Bittersweet” draws on psychology, personal stories, and cultural analysis to highlight how embracing these “bittersweet” feelings can lead to a richer, more meaningful life.

Summary

Exploration of Bittersweet Emotions:

Cain defines “bittersweet” emotions as those feelings that are tinged with sadness but also hold the…