The Selfish Society: How We All Forgot to Love One Another and Made Money Instead
Author: Sue Gerhardt
Book Review
In this thought-provoking follow-up to Why Love Matters, Sue Gerhardt broadens her lens from infant brain development to the wider question of how today’s culture shapes — and may undermine — the emotional lives of children and adults. She argues that modern Western society has become increasingly focused on material success and individual achievement at the expense of emotional connection, empathy, and genuine care for others. The book makes a compelling case for reorienting our priorities — and offers a vision of how nurturing caring qualities in children from the earliest years may contribute to a healthier society. A challenging and worthwhile read.
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