Jealousy and Envy
Nancy Friday
- 566 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
Jealousy and Envy
Nancy Friday
About This Book
A "fascinating [and] evocative" analysis of these powerful emotions by the #1 New York Times âbestselling author of My Mother/My Self ( Kirkus Reviews, starred review). What is jealousy, and how does it undermine our closest relationships? Renowned journalist and author Nancy Friday tackles this difficult topic with compelling honesty and depth of insight. Here, Friday explores the feeling of fear and its connection to jealousyâspecifically the fear of losing love and power. Informed by close readings of psychological treatises on jealousy as well as anecdotal interviews, she offers new insights into jealousy at every stage of life--from childhood to old age. The author of the iconic bestseller My Secret Garden, Nancy Friday is known for her courage in tackling incredibly intimate, personal topics head-on and with astonishing honesty. Here, she turns her focus toward an emotional issue that often cripples loving relationshipsâand shows new pathways toward healing.