{"product_id":"9780061987670_born-for-love","title":"Born for Love","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe groundbreaking exploration of the power of empathy by renowned child-psychiatrist Bruce D. Perry, coauthor, with Oprah Winfrey, of \u003ci\u003eWhat Happened to You?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e“Empathy, and the ties that bind people into relationships, are key elements of happiness. \u003ci\u003eBorn for Love\u003c\/i\u003e is truly fascinating.” — Gretchen Rubin, #1 New York Times bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Happiness Project\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom birth, when babies' fingers instinctively cling to those of adults, their bodies and brains seek an intimate connection, a bond made possible by \u003ci\u003eempathy\u003c\/i\u003e—the ability to love and to share the feelings of others.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this provocative book, psychiatrist Bruce D. Perry and award-winning science journalist Maia Szalavitz interweave research and stories from Perry's practice with cutting-edge scientific studies and historical examples to explain how empathy develops, why it is essential for our child development into healthy adults, and how modern parenting can raise kids with empathy while navigating threats from technological change and other forces in the modern world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerry and Szalavitz show that compassion underlies the qualities that make society work—trust, altruism, collaboration, love, charity—and how difficulties related to empathy are key factors in social problems such as war, crime, racism, and mental illness. Even physical health, from infectious diseases to heart attacks, is deeply affected by the neurobiology of our human connections to one another.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs \u003ci\u003eBorn for Love\u003c\/i\u003e reveals, recent changes in technology, child-rearing practices, education, and lifestyles are starting to rob children of necessary human contact and deep relationships—the essential foundation for empathy and a caring, healthy society. Sounding an important warning bell, \u003ci\u003eBorn for Love\u003c\/i\u003e offers practical ideas for combating the negative influences of modern life and fostering positive social change to benefit us all. This compelling guide to brain development reveals how and why the brain learns to bond with others—and is a stirring call to protect our children from new threats to their capacity to love.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCombining cutting-edge neuroscience with unforgettable stories, \u003ci\u003eBorn for Love\u003c\/i\u003e explains:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Neurobiology of Connection:\u003c\/b\u003e How our brains are hardwired for love and why human relationships are essential for both physical and mental health, from infancy into adulthood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eChild-Rearing for a Compassionate Society:\u003c\/b\u003e How modern lifestyles, technology, and changing educational practices can threaten a child’s capacity for empathy, and what parents and educators can do to foster resilience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Science of Empathy:\u003c\/b\u003e The fascinating link between empathy and major social issues like crime, racism, and war, explained through cutting-edge research and unforgettable stories from Dr. Perry’s clinical practice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFostering Positive Social Change:\u003c\/b\u003e Practical, science-backed ideas for combating the negative influences of modern life and building a more caring, connected, and healthy society for everyone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Bruce D. Perry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46908527444117,"sku":"9780061987670","price":9.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0484\/3175\/9509\/files\/9780061987670.jpg?v=1776890064","url":"https:\/\/harpercollins.com.au\/products\/9780061987670_born-for-love","provider":"HarperCollins AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}