Leslie Jamison Books

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Recovering and The Empathy Exams comes the riveting story of rebuilding a life after the end of a marriage - an exploration of motherhood, art and new love.

From the author of The Empathy Exams comes a profound meditation on isolation, longing and the conflicts faced by all those who choose to tell true stories about the lives of others.

Leslie Jamison's novel, "The Gin Closet," explores the complex bond between Tilly, a woman grappling with her past in Nevada, and her niece Stella, who arrives seeking connection. Through sharp dialogue and candid reflections on love and addiction, Jamison reveals the brutal and beautiful facets of life across generations.

A collection of essays explores empathy, using topics ranging from street violence and incarceration to reality television and literary sentimentality to ask questions about people's understanding of and relationships with others.