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Why We Love: The Nature and Chemistry of Romantic Love

Helen Fisher
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Why We Love: The Nature and Chemistry of Romantic Love

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2005

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Helen Fisher

Why We Love: The Nature and Chemistry of Romantic Love

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2005
Book Details
Pages

320

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Genre
Self-Improvement

Anthropology

Psychology
Topic
Anthropology

Psychology

Science & Nature
Publication Year

2005

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Why We Love: The Nature and Chemistry of Romantic Love, Helen Fisher explores the biological and neurological underpinnings of romantic love. She delves into the evolutionary reasons for love, its chemical processes in the brain, and how these elements shape human behavior and relationships, offering a comprehensive examination of love from a scientific perspective.

Informative

Romantic

Emotional

Inspirational

Reviews & Readership

4.1

3,815 ratings

65%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Helen Fisher's Why We Love: The Nature and Chemistry of Romantic Love captivates by merging science with human emotion, offering insightful exploration into love's biological roots. Praised for clarity and engaging narrative, some critiques mention repetitive content and scientific oversimplifications. Overall, it’s an enlightening read for those curious about love’s inner workings.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Why We Love: The Nature and Chemistry of Romantic Love?

Readers interested in biological anthropology, the science of emotions, and relationships would enjoy Why We Love. Fans of The Chemistry of Connection and The Emotional Brain may appreciate the blend of science and human experience found in Fisher's exploration of romantic love.

4.1

3,815 ratings

65%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

320

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Genre
Self-Improvement

Anthropology

Psychology
Topic
Anthropology

Psychology

Science & Nature
Publication Year

2005

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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