Introduction Before We Forget How to Connect: 5 Modern Stories About Truly Knowing SomeoneWhat if the greatest threat to human connection isn't that we stop loving people?What if it's that we become convinced we already know them?A father in Adelaide has called his son shy since childhood. Then he watches that same son command a room filled with hundreds of … [Read more...] about Before We Forget How to Connect: 5 Modern Stories
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Theo of Golden Book Club Questions: Expert Discussion
Introduction What does it really mean to see another person?In Part 1, Theo of Golden gave us a beautiful answer through Theo's relationships with Asher, Ellen, Kendrick, Mateo, and the people of Golden. But some of the novel's most powerful ideas become more complicated when we examine them closely.Is Theo's ability to see people something psychology … [Read more...] about Theo of Golden Book Club Questions: Expert Discussion
Theo of Golden Analysis: What It Means to Truly See Someone
Introduction What if the greatest gift we can give another human being is not money, advice, protection, or even forgiveness?What if it is the experience of being truly seen?Allen Levi's Theo of Golden begins with an almost whimsical idea.An elderly stranger named Theo enters a coffee shop in Golden and discovers dozens of portraits hanging on the walls. … [Read more...] about Theo of Golden Analysis: What It Means to Truly See Someone