Messy Self

Exploring the complexities of identity, this collection of essays and poems argues that a flourishing self is inherently messy, divided, and ambivalent. Award-winning authors and scholars examine themes such as creativity, love, self-deception, and well-being, offering diverse perspectives on how disorder contributes to personal triumph. Contributors like Martha Nussbaum and Oliver Sacks provide insights into the ordinary and extraordinary struggles that shape our experiences, emphasizing the richness found in the fragmented nature of the self.