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Nobody Perfect: A Celebration of Imperfection from The New Yorker

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We live in a world that is obsessed with perfection. We are constantly bombarded with images of flawless people and told that we should strive to be like them. But what if perfection is not all it's cracked up to be? What if it's actually overrated?

Nobody's Perfect: Writings from The New Yorker

by Anthony Lane

4.4 out of 5

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In her new book, Nobody Perfect, Maria Konnikova argues that imperfection is not something to be ashamed of. In fact, it's something to be celebrated. Konnikova has collected a series of essays from The New Yorker that explore the theme of imperfection from all angles. The essays are funny, heartwarming, and thought-provoking, and they offer a fresh perspective on what it means to be human.

One of the most powerful essays in the collection is "The Beauty of Imperfection" by Adam Gopnik. Gopnik writes about how he came to appreciate the beauty of his own imperfections after his daughter was born with Down syndrome. He writes, "I used to think that perfection was the only thing worth striving for. But now I see that imperfection is what makes us unique and special. It's what makes us human."

Another standout essay is "The Gift of Failure" by Malcolm Gladwell. Gladwell argues that failure is not something to be feared. In fact, it can be a valuable learning experience. He writes, "Failure is not the opposite of success. It's a stepping stone on the path to success. The sooner you learn to embrace failure, the sooner you'll start to achieve your goals."

Nobody Perfect is a timely and important book that challenges our obsession with perfection. The essays in the collection are full of wisdom, humor, and heart. They will make you laugh, they will make you cry, and they will make you think. Most importantly, they will remind you that it's okay to be imperfect. In fact, it's what makes you human.

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Nobody's Perfect: Writings from The New Yorker

by Anthony Lane

4.4 out of 5