Daniel Bergner est un auteur de non-fiction distingué dont le travail explore des expériences humaines complexes et des questions sociétales. En tant que rédacteur pour le New York Times Magazine, il apporte une approche investigative approfondie à sa narration. Ses livres précédents ont exploré des thèmes tels que l'identité culturelle, le conflit et la quête de rédemption dans des environnements difficiles. L'observation aiguë et le style narratif captivant de Bergner font de son œuvre une exploration profonde de la condition humaine.
In 1991 civil war broke out in Sierra Leone leading to thousands being killed or mutilated. Bergner, an American journalist, here describes the people of Sierra Leone, people such as Lamin, an amputee struggling to rebuild his life, and Komba - a 12 year-old rebel and killer.
Set against the backdrop of a vibrant and complex Los Angeles, this acclaimed work explores the intricacies of human relationships and the challenges of personal identity. Through a blend of rich character development and evocative storytelling, it delves into themes of love, loss, and the search for belonging. The narrative captures the essence of the city, intertwining the lives of its inhabitants in a compelling and thought-provoking manner. Recognized as one of the best books of 2003, it offers readers a profound and engaging experience.
In "What Do Women Want?", journalist Daniel Bergner challenges conventional views on female arousal and desire through research and interviews. He debunks myths, examines groundbreaking experiments, and discusses the future of female sexuality, including the idea of a "female Viagra," igniting important conversations and debates.
"In the early 1960s, JFK declared that science would take us to the moon. He also declared that science would make the "remote reaches of the mind accessible" and cure psychiatric illness with breakthrough medications. We were walking on the moon within the decade. But today, psychiatric cures continue to elude us-as does the mind itself. Why is it that we still don't understand how the mind works? What is the difference between the mind and the brain? And given all that we still don't know, how can we make insightful, transformative choices about our psychiatric conditions? When Daniel Bergner's younger brother was diagnosed as bipolar and put on a locked ward in the 1980s, psychiatry seemed to have achieved what JFK promised: a revolution of chemical solutions to treat mental illness. Yet as Bergner's brother was deemed a dire risk for suicide and he and his family were told his disorder would be lifelong, he found himself taking heavy doses of medications with devastating side effects. Now, in recounting his brother's journey alongside the gripping, illuminating stories of Caroline, who is beset by the hallucinations of psychosis, and David, who is overtaken by depression, Bergner examines the evolution of how we treat our psyches. He reveals how the pharmaceutical industry has perpetuated our biological view of the mind and our drug-based assumptions about treatment-despite the shocking price paid by many patients and the problematic evidence of drug efficacy. And he takes us into the pioneering labs of today's preeminent neuroscientists, sharing their remarkably candid reflections and fascinating new theories of treatment. The Mind and the Moon raises profound questions about how we understand ourselves and the essential human divide between our brains and our minds. This is a book of thought-provoking reframings, delving into the science-and spirit-of our psyches. It is about vulnerability and personal dignity, the terrifying choices confronted by families and patients, and the prospect of alternatives. In The Mind and the Moon, Bergner beautifully explores how to seek a deeper engagement with ourselves and one another-and how to find a better path toward caring for our minds"-- Provided by publisher
Four Journeys Into the Far Realms of Lust and Longing
Exploring the complexities of sexual identity and desire, the narrative delves into the lives of four individuals with unique erotic inclinations. Through their stories, the author examines the interplay between the physical and transcendent aspects of love, alongside the chaotic nature of eroticism. By investigating these diverse experiences, the book raises thought-provoking questions about gender differences in desire and the essence of ecstasy, offering a deep reflection on human sexuality.
In this headline-making book, Daniel Bergner turns everything we thought we knew about women's desire on its head. Drawing on extensive research and interviews with renowned behavioural scientists, sexologists, psychologists and everyday women, Daniel Bergner asks: - Do women really crave intimacy and emotional connection? - Are women more disposed to sex with strangers or multiple partners than either science or society have ever let on? - And is 'the fairer sex' actually more sexually aggressive and anarchic than men?
My Brother's Story, the Science of Our Brains, and the Search for Our Psyches
The book presents a compelling exploration of critical social issues through in-depth reporting. It delves into the lives and experiences of individuals affected by these issues, offering a nuanced perspective that combines personal narratives with broader societal implications. The narrative is both engaging and informative, making it a significant contribution to contemporary discussions on the topics it covers.
Mächtig, animalisch und unbändig: die weibliche Lust in der neuesten Forschung. Gehirn und Vagina: Zwischen dem, was Frauen über ihre Lust berichten, und dem, was sich wissenschaftlich messen lässt, besteht ein gewaltiger Unterschied. Sind die Frauen gar nicht das „monogame Geschlecht“, dem die feste Bindung über alles geht? In diesem provokativen, Schlagzeilen machenden Buch berichtet Daniel Bergner von der neuesten Forschung über die Lust der Frauen und stellt alles auf den Kopf, was wir über das weibliche Begehren zu wissen meinten. Verkennen Frauen ihre eigene Lust? Sind Frauen gar nicht auf Familiengründung und Verbindlichkeit fixiert? Welche Auswirkungen haben Nähe und Bindung wirklich auf unser Verlangen? Wie stark ist der Wunsch, begehrt zu werden oder: Wie narzisstisch sind Frauen? Schadet der Feminismus („nein heißt nein“) der weiblichen Lust? Und sind wir reif für das Ende der Treue? Daniel Bergner hat Sexualwissenschaftler weltweit besucht und berichtet von ihren bahnbrechenden Forschungsergebnissen über die Macht weiblichen Verlangens. Für die einen beunruhigend, für die anderen befreiend: Dieses Buch erschüttert unsere mächtigsten Mythen über die Lust.
Czego pragną kobiety? Co je najbardziej podnieca? I dlaczego od wieków próbują to ukryć? Zuchwała, wyzywająca, rewolucyjna książka Daniela Bergnera momentami mogłaby zawstydzić samego Zygmunta Freuda. Jej dociekliwy i bezpruderyjny autor poddaje wnikliwej analizie całą dotychczasową wiedzę dotyczącą kobiecego podniecenia seksualnego i pożądania. Opiera się na szeroko zakrojonych badaniach i wywiadach ze światowej sławy behawiorystami, seksuologami, psychologami oraz kobietami – i zmusza nas do zrewidowania głęboko utrwalonych wyobrażeń. Przygląda się także od kuchni kilku najbardziej przełomowym współczesnym eksperymentom w dziedzinie seksualności i konfrontuje nas z kontrowersyjnymi, czasem niewygodnymi wnioskami. W tej znakomitej książce znajdziesz odpowiedzi na prowokacyjne pytania: - Czy kobiety naprawdę dążą do monogamii? - Jaki wpływ na pożądanie mają bliskość i więź emocjonalna? - Jaka jest rola narcyzmu w kobiecej seksualności? - Cztery rodzaje orgazmów – czy to w ogóle możliwe? Daniel Bergner jest reportażystą, dziennikarzem „New York Timesa” oraz autorem trzech ważnych, obsypanych nagrodami książek: The Other Side of Desire; In the Land of Magic Soldiers i God of the Rodeo.