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Nagroda PEN/Diamonstein-Spielvogel Award for the Art of the Essay dla najlepszej książki eseistycznej. „Gdybym wiedziała” to zbiór najsłynniejszych i najbardziej prowokujących esejów zmarłej w 2022 roku bestsellerowej autorki i aktywistki politycznej Barbary Ehrenreich. Społeczne postrzeganie chorych onkologicznie, obraz amerykańskiej biedy, nowe wizje ról kobiet i mężczyzn, religia i mistycyzm – autorka nie bała się zanurzać w intelektualne wody, które inni uważali za zbyt mętne. Ta kolekcja gromadzi teksty z czterdziestoletniej kariery autorki, które najbardziej podkreślają jej błyskotliwość, świadomość społeczną i ironiczny dowcip. Od wielokrotnie nagradzanego artykułu „Witamy w krainie raka”, opublikowanego wkrótce po zdiagnozowaniu u niej raka piersi, po jej przełomowe tajne dziennikarstwo śledcze w „Za grosze”, Barbara Ehrenreich przez ponad czterdzieści lat pisała rzeczy radykalne, skłaniające do myślenia i zmieniające światopogląd. Jej recenzje ukazywały się między innymi w takich pismach jak „New York Times Book Review”, „Washington Post”, „Atlantic Monthly” i „Los Angeles Times Book Review, a jej eseje, felietony i artykuły publikowały „New York Timesie”, „Harper's Magazine”, „New York Times Magazine, „Time”, „Wall Street Journal” i wielu innych. „Gdybym wiedziała” czerpie z ogromnego i zróżnicowanego dorobku jednej z najbardziej przenikliwych amerykańskich myślicielek.

"With a new foreword by Matthew Desmond"--Cover.

A brilliant and insightful exploration of the rise and fall of the American middle class by New York Times bestselling author, Barbara Ehrenreich. One of Barbara Ehrenreich's most classic and prophetic works, Fear of Falling closely examines the insecurities of the American middle class in an attempt to explain its turn to the right during the last two decades of the 20th century. Weaving finely-tuned expert analysis with her trademark voice, Ehrenreich traces the myths about the middle class to their roots, determines what led to the shrinking of what was once a healthy percentage of the population, and how, in its ambition and anxiety, that population has retreated from responsible leadership. Newly reissued and timely as ever, Fear of Falling places the middle class of yesterday under the microscope and reveals exactly how we arrived at the middle class of today.

The New York Times bestselling author of Nickel and Dimed returns with a powerful, controversial memoir of her lifelong quest to discover "the Truth" -- about the universe, and everything else. Hailed by critics as an "intellectual and journalistic badass" (Entertainment Weekly), Barbara Ehrenreich is one of the most important thinkers of our time. Educated as a scientist, she is an author, journalist, activist, and advocate for social justice. Here, Ehrenreich reconstructs her childhood mission, bringing an older woman's wry and erudite perspective to a young girl's impassioned obsession with the questions that, at one point or another, torment us all: What's really going on? Why are we here? The result is both personal and sweeping -- a searing memoir and a profound reflection on science, religion, and the human condition. In Living with a Wild God, Ehrenreich offers a true literary achievement -- a work that has the power not only to entertain, but amaze.

A new selection of the most provocative, incendiary, and career-making pieces by bestselling author, essayist, political activist, and "veteran muckraker" (The New Yorker) Barbara Ehrenreich. A self-proclaimed "myth buster by trade," Barbara Ehrenreich has covered an extensive range of topics as a journalist and political activist, and is unafraid to dive into intellectual waters that others deem too murky. Now, Had I Known gathers the articles and excerpts from a long-ranging career that most highlight Ehrenreich's brilliance, social consciousness, and wry wit. From Ehrenreich's award-winning article "Welcome to Cancerland," published shortly after she was diagnosed with breast cancer, to her groundbreaking undercover investigative journalism in Nickel and Dimed, to her exploration of death and mortality in the New York Times bestseller, Natural Causes, Barbara Ehrenreich has been writing radical, thought-provoking, and worldview-altering pieces for over four decades. Her reviews have appeared in The New York Times Book Review, The Washington Post, The Atlantic Monthly, and the Los Angeles Times Book Review, among others, while her essays, op-eds and feature articles have appeared in The New York Times, Harper's Magazine, The New York Times Magazine, Time, The Wall Street Journal, and many more. Had I Known pulls from the vast and varied collection of one of our country's most incisive thinkers to create one must-have volume.

Bestselling author Barbara Ehrenreich explores how our obsession with longevity often detracts from living well. In a sharp polemic, she challenges the prevalent beliefs surrounding health, from preventive screenings to wellness trends, revealing how they lead us to overprepare and worry about the inevitable. Ehrenreich delves into the unreliability of our bodies and the concept of "mind-bodies," highlighting the paradox of our immune cells sometimes promoting cancers. She examines the cellular basis of aging, emphasizing our limited control over it. Despite our belief in agency over our health and mortality, recent science suggests that our bodies' microscopic components make independent "decisions" that may not align with our desires. We may invest in anti-aging products, undergo cosmetic procedures, or engage in mindfulness practices, but these pursuits often provide only an illusion of control. The book poses a vital philosophical challenge: how to live joyously while accepting our mortality. Drawing on personal experiences, sociological insights, and scientific literature, Ehrenreich humorously and critically addresses our obsession with health and death, ultimately exploring how we can better prepare for the end while still enjoying life.

Provides a firsthand account of life in low-wage America--the story of Ehrenreich's attempts to eke out a living while working as a waitress, hotel maid, house cleaner, nursing-home aide, and Wal-Mart associate. --From publisher description

Published for the first time as a Granta Books paperback: Barbara Ehrenreich's groundbreaking investigation into the roots of war, with a new introduction by the author.

Americans are known for their cheerful and optimistic nature, which is seen as both a reputation and a self-image. This positivity is often portrayed as essential for success and prosperity. Barbara Ehrenreich offers a unique perspective on this cultural mindset, tracing its evolution from a marginal healing technique in the nineteenth century to a dominant societal attitude. Evangelical mega-churches promote the idea that desire alone can lead to prosperity, while the medical field advocates for positive thinking due to its supposed health benefits. Academia has embraced "positive psychology" and the "science of happiness," but nowhere is this bright-siding more entrenched than in the business sector. Ehrenreich argues that the refusal to acknowledge negative outcomes, such as mortgage defaults, has played a significant role in economic crises. She reveals the personal and national consequences of this relentless optimism, including self-blame and an irrational disregard for reality. Through her incisive critique, Ehrenreich challenges conventional wisdom and pseudo-science, ultimately advocating for a more realistic and courageous approach to life.

Uncovers the origins of communal celebration in human biology and culture. Although sixteenth-century Europeans began to view mass festivities as foreign and 'savage', the author shows that they were indigenous to the West, from the ancient Greek's worship of Dionysus to the medieval practices of Christianity as a 'danced religion'.