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Prisons We Choose to Live Inside

Doris Lessing
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Prisons We Choose to Live Inside

Nonfiction | Essay Collection | Adult | Published in 1987

Book Brief

Doris Lessing

Prisons We Choose to Live Inside

Nonfiction | Essay Collection | Adult | Published in 1987
Book Details
Pages

78

Format

Essay Collection • Nonfiction

Publication Year

1987

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Reviews & Readership

4.2

2,944 ratings

71%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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Doris Lessing's Prisons We Choose to Live Inside compellingly explores social conformity and individual freedom. Praised for its insightful analysis and thought-provoking essays, it encourages readers to question societal norms. However, some critics find it overly philosophical and lacking practical solutions. Overall, it’s a stimulating read for introspective minds.

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Who Should Read Prisons We Choose to Live Inside?

Prisons We Choose to Live Inside by Doris Lessing will resonate with readers who are interested in psychology, social dynamics, and the power of collective thought. Fans of works like Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl and The Lucifer Effect by Philip Zimbardo will find Lessing’s exploration of mental and societal constraints compelling.

4.2

2,944 ratings

71%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

78

Format

Essay Collection • Nonfiction

Publication Year

1987

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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