Selfie illustrated by Sébastien Verdier “This book made my kids

“This book made my kids laugh and got them off screens

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Selfie illustrated by Sébastien Verdier “This book made my kidsAn intriguing odyssey though the history of the self and the rise of narcissism (The New York Times). Self absorption, perfectionism, personal brandingit wasn't always like this, but it's always been a part of us. Why is the urge to look at ourselves so powerful? Is there any way to break its spellespecially since it doesn't necessarily make us better or happier people? Full of unexpected connections among history, psychology, economics, neuroscience,