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The Coddling of the American Mind

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What’s it about?

Three great untruths—fragility, emotional reasoning, and us-versus-them—are making young people anxious, depressed, and less resilient. This book reveals how we got here and how to reverse the damage.

You’ll learn

  • What doesn't kill you makes you weaker is a lie
  • Your feelings are not always facts
  • Life is not a battle between good and evil
  • Resilience grows through manageable adversity