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Missing Out: In Praise of the Unlived Life,Used
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From the leading psychoanalyst Adam Phillips comes Missing Out, a transformative book about the lives we wish we had and what they can teach us about who we areAll of us lead two parallel lives: the one we are actively living, and the one we feel we should have had or might yet have. As hard as we try to exist in the moment, the unlived life is an inescapable presence, a shadow at our heels. And this itself can become the story of our lives: an elegy to unmet needs and sacrificed desires. We become haunted by the myth of our own potential, of what we have in ourselves to be or to do. And this can make of our lives a perpetual fallingshort.But what happens if we remove the idea of failure from the equation? With his flair for graceful paradox, the acclaimed psychoanalyst Adam Phillips suggests that if we accept frustration as a way of outlining what we really want, satisfaction suddenly becomes possible. To crave a life without frustration is to crave a life without the potential to identify and accomplish our desires.In this elegant, compassionate, and absorbing book, Phillips draws deeply on his own clinical experience as well as on the works of Shakespeare and Freud, of D. W. Winnicott and William James, to suggest that frustration, not getting it, and and getting away with it are all chapters in our unlived livesand may be essential to the one fully lived.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Missing Out: In Praise of the Unlived Life'? A: The main theme revolves around exploring the concept of the 'unlived life' and how our unmet desires and frustrations shape our identities and experiences.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Adam Phillips, a renowned psychoanalyst known for his insightful writings on psychology and human experience.
- Q: What kind of insights can readers expect from this book? A: Readers can expect insights that challenge the notion of failure, emphasizing how frustration can clarify what we truly desire in life.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 224 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of 'Missing Out'? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Missing Out: In Praise of the Unlived Life' published? A: The book was published on December 31, 2013.
- Q: Is this book suitable for anyone interested in psychology? A: Yes, this book is suitable for readers interested in psychology, personal growth, and understanding the complexities of human emotions.
- Q: Does the book reference other notable figures in psychology or literature? A: Yes, the book draws on the works of notable figures such as Shakespeare, Freud, D. W. Winnicott, and William James.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is in new condition.
- Q: Can this book help with understanding personal frustrations? A: Yes, it offers a compassionate perspective on personal frustrations and how they can contribute to a more fulfilling life.