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The stories we live by:

personal myths and the making of the self
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Guilford Publication, 1993 - Psychology - 336 pages
'Who Am I?' 'How do I fit in the world around me?' From early childhood, we are all faced with key questions of human identity. This revealing and innovative book demonstrates that each of us discovers what is true and meaningful, in our lives and in ourselves, through the creation of personal myths. Challenging the traditional view that our personalities are formed by fixed, unchanging characteristics, or by predictable stages through which every individual travels, The Stories We Live By persuasively argues that, strange as it may seem, we are the stories we tell. Based on more than 10 years of research and hundreds of first-hand interviews, the book accessibly links scientific investigation to the struggles and joys of real people. Sensitively told anecdotes and mini-life stories draw readers into exploring the intimate connection between our personal myths and our perceptions, relationships, and life choices. Providing an integrative view of human beings as evolving story-tellers whose tales deepen and broaden with age, The Stories We Live By describes an ongoing process that allows us, within limits, to develop and revise our stories and open up new possibilities for our lives. This book will be value for all those who are interested in enhancing their self-understanding. It will also serve as useful classroom text for undergraduates and advanced students in personality and social psychology, counselling and psychotherapy.

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Review: The Stories We Live By: Personal Myths and the Making of the Self

User Review  - Mark - Goodreads

How our memories and life stories serve as the material we use to create a narrative identity. Much of the book focuses on how our narrative stories are formed and refined as we age, and progress ... Read full review

Review: The Stories We Live By: Personal Myths and the Making of the Self

User Review  - Elise - Goodreads

A pretty interesting book that I probably would not have picked up had it not been assigned for a class I am taking; I'm glad I had the opportunity to read it. McAdams's central premise is that we ... Read full review

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Grand national narratives and the project of truth commissions:
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About the author (1993)

Dan P. McAdams, PhD, is Professor of Human Development and Social Policy and Professor of Psychology at Northwestern University, where he is also Director of the Foley Center for the Study of Lives. He has published 12 books and over 100 articles and chapters in the areas of personality and developmental psychology.

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