Instead of seeking self-optimization, we should turn back to classic stories that cultivate the moral imagination.
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There is a self-help epidemic in the world of literature. Self-help books line the shelves of bookstores and inundate passersby with their catchy titles and colorful covers. They make a bold claim: Read me, and your life will be better. Unfortunately, self-help books can’t even begin to offer people what they need.
But classic novels can.
About the Author
Lauren Veldhuizen is an associate producer for National Review. She is a graduate of Wake Forest University and a classically trained soprano.
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There is a self-help epidemic in the world of literature. Self-help books line the shelves of bookstores and inundate passersby with their catchy titles and colorful covers. They make a bold claim: Read me, and your life will be better. Unfortunately, self-help books can’t even begin to offer people what they need.
But classic novels can.
About the Author
Lauren Veldhuizen is an associate producer for National Review. She is a graduate of Wake Forest University and a classically trained soprano.
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