Bittersweet: How Sorrow and Longing Make Us Whole Paperback – 21 April 2022

I loved this book so much, the way Susan Cain says something and then goes on to back it up with tonnnes of reasearch and evidence, it was like a mix of emotion and logic. Amazing work

The book gives a understanding of sorrow and longing and also various possible solutions to come out of them .... but if one wants to feel emotional they also can read it .... it is well written but just too much about the author

Bittersweet resonates on the deepest of levels. Though I’ve only reached Chapter 3, this book is not merely a read; it’s an experience that touches my essence. When a friend mentioned it in passing, I felt an immediate pull. Within minutes of listening to the Audible version, I needed the hard copy to hold in my hands, underline, and linger over each paragraph.This book doesn’t just engage the mind; it engages the body, the emotions, and the spirit. It invites you to explore the full spectrum of what it means to be human—our joys, sorrows, and profound connections to one another. The music and videos referenced throughout are more than mere suggestions; they are companions on this journey, each one deepening the experience. Listening to the "Band of Brothers" as I navigate the chaos of a bustling city brings unexpected joy and a shift in perspective that lingers long after the music fades.Bittersweet is more than a book; it’s a gift. I’m eager to share it with friends and family. This is a book to be savored, shared, and remembered.As someone who has always been drawn to the beauty of melancholy, Bittersweet resonates with me on the deepest of levels. Though I’ve only reached Chapter 3, I can already tell that this book is not merely a read; it’s an experience that touches the very essence of who I am. When a friend mentioned it in passing, I felt an immediate pull. Within minutes of downloading the Audible version, I knew I needed the hard copy to hold in my hands, to underline, to linger over each word.This book doesn’t just engage the mind; it engages the body, the emotions, and the spirit. It invites you to explore the full spectrum of what it means to be human—our joys, sorrows, and profound connections to one another. The music and videos referenced throughout are more than mere suggestions; they are companions on this journey, each one deepening the experience. Listening to the "Band of Brothers" as I navigate the chaos of a bustling city brings unexpected joy and a shift in perspective that lingers long after the music fades.Bittersweet is more than a book; it’s a gift. I’m eager to share it with friends and family, knowing that it will touch them just as deeply as it has touched me. This is a book to be savored, shared, and remembered.

I was blown away by the book's introduction. The musician playing in a war zone, the moonlight sonata, identifying oneself as a musician, and finally, the story about the author's mother; all these tugged hard on my soul. There were many places in the book where I filled with longing in my heart and tears in my eyes.It's not what the book tells me but also what I add to the book. Given my background, I can claim a closer experience with mystical cultures and found that many descriptions were not quite accurate (IMHO) and many dimensions were missing. I know that the author can't possibly cover every culture out there and my story is my story to tell.That said, I was intrigued by how the author brought connections to a variety of fields in the book. Connecting the concept to immortalists is one thing but discussing longing and joy in the context of work was unexpected to me (it does make sense; it's just unexpected).It's not perfect but it's beautiful and I happily recommend you to read this book.

Ich bin selbst überrascht wie ergreifend, wahr und tief dieses Buch geht. Es hat mich sehr berührt und es tut unglaublich gut zu wissen, dass es Menschen wie Susan Cain gibt, die sich die Zeit nehmen ein solch sinnerfülltes Buch zu schreiben.Durch Oprahs Book Club kam ich auf den Titel und werde auf jeden Fall noch das Buch Quiet lesen. Eine bewundernswerte intelligente Frau!

Bittersweet is an intensely intimate and enlightening exploration of the power of sorrow and longing to make us whole. I defy anyone not to want to read on, having experienced the prelude, the cellist of Sarajevo. Starting from the intense pleasure of music in minor keys, and passion for creation which transcends the brutal destruction of war, the reader is taken by the hand through conversations, ideas and experiences which all enhance understanding and provoke questions.This book unlocks ideas which have been lurking quietly below the surface. The bittersweet state of mind; poignant, healing, and above all, enlightening

What are you longing for? In her very relatable and easy to read way, Susan Cain has delivered a bounty of doors to open on grief and longing. Doors through which you can choose to move or not. This is a book I needed to read right now. Funny how that happens. A blend of memoir, counselling, research, joy, sadness, challenge and most of all bittersweetness.This is not just a book for those introverts amongst us, or those who tear up at poignant moments or feel uplifted by sombre music. This is a thought-provoking read for everyone who grieves for a lost someone or something, everyone who longs for someone or something. And isn't that all of us?