Tribe: On Homecoming and Belonging
By Sebastian Junger
Category
PsychologyRecommended by
"Tribe" by Sebastian Junger delves into the longing for community and belonging that permeates modern society. In this thought-provoking exploration, Junger examines the effects of war and societal disconnection on individuals' mental and emotional well-being.
Through insightful interviews and personal anecdotes, Junger argues that humans thrive when united, displaying remarkable resilience and strength in cohesive communities. He delves into the concept of "tribe" as an essential component of human history, exploring how it shaped our evolution and shaped our shared experiences.
Drawing from his experiences as a war reporter, Junger reflects on the unique sense of belonging that soldiers experience during war, highlighting the alarming contrast with the isolation and detachment that modern society often fosters. He delves into the role that post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) plays in the reintegration of veterans into civilian life, shedding light on the impact of their loss of tribe.
Junger also examines the consequences of social alienation in society at large, linking it to the rise of depression, suicide rates, and addiction. Through compelling arguments, he suggests that the prevalence of PTSD in veterans and the increasing prevalence of mental health disorders in society are symptoms of a deeper yearning for communal connections.
"Tribe" challenges readers to rethink the value of individualism, encouraging them to consider the importance of belonging and the impact of societal disconnection. Thoughtful and introspective, this book invites readers to reflect on the vast potential for collective healing and resilience when individuals come together in a shared purpose.
In "Tribe," Sebastian Junger offers a poignant and urgent plea for the revival of connection and belonging in modern society, highlighting the transformative power of human companionship and solidarity.
Through insightful interviews and personal anecdotes, Junger argues that humans thrive when united, displaying remarkable resilience and strength in cohesive communities. He delves into the concept of "tribe" as an essential component of human history, exploring how it shaped our evolution and shaped our shared experiences.
Drawing from his experiences as a war reporter, Junger reflects on the unique sense of belonging that soldiers experience during war, highlighting the alarming contrast with the isolation and detachment that modern society often fosters. He delves into the role that post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) plays in the reintegration of veterans into civilian life, shedding light on the impact of their loss of tribe.
Junger also examines the consequences of social alienation in society at large, linking it to the rise of depression, suicide rates, and addiction. Through compelling arguments, he suggests that the prevalence of PTSD in veterans and the increasing prevalence of mental health disorders in society are symptoms of a deeper yearning for communal connections.
"Tribe" challenges readers to rethink the value of individualism, encouraging them to consider the importance of belonging and the impact of societal disconnection. Thoughtful and introspective, this book invites readers to reflect on the vast potential for collective healing and resilience when individuals come together in a shared purpose.
In "Tribe," Sebastian Junger offers a poignant and urgent plea for the revival of connection and belonging in modern society, highlighting the transformative power of human companionship and solidarity.
Share This Book 📚
More Books in Psychology
Influence
Robert Cialdini
Thinking, Fast and Slow
Daniel Kahneman
Man's Search for Meaning
Viktor Frankl
Superforecasting
Philip Tetlock
Mindset
Carol Dweck
Lying
Sam Harris
The Undoing Project
Michael Lewis
12 Rules For Life
Jordan B. Peterson
Alchemy
Rory Sutherland
Grit
Angela Duckworth
Living With A SEAL
Jesse Itzler
Drunk Tank Pink
Adam Alter
Incognito
David Eagleman
Pre-Suasion
Robert Cialdini
Tao Te Ching
Lao Tzu
The Hero with a Thousand Faces
Joseph Campbell
The Invisible Gorilla
Christopher Chabris
The Scout Mindset
Julia Galef
The Talent Code
Daniel Coyle
The Tipping Point
Malcolm Gladwell
Tribe
Sebastian Junger
A History of the Mind
Nicholas Humphrey
A Short Guide to a Happy Life
Anna Quindlen
Algorithms to Live By
Brian Christian
An Unquiet Mind
Kay Jamison
Changing Minds
Howard Gardner
Childhood and Society
Erik Erikson
Consciousness
Susan Blackmore
Discovering Your Personality Type
Don Richard Riso
Drive
Daniel Pink
Popular Books Recommended by Great Minds 📚
The Outsiders
William Thorndike
Behind the Cloud
Marc Benioff
Meditations
Marcus Aurelius
Scale
Geoffrey West
Poor Charlie's Almanack
Charlie Munger
Mindset
Carol Dweck
Good To Great
Jim Collins
The Great CEO Within
Matt Mochary
Shoe Dog
Phil Knight
Only the Paranoid Survive
Andy Grove
Thinking, Fast and Slow
Daniel Kahneman
The Internet of Money Volume 1
Andreas Antonopolous
7 Powers
Hamilton Helmer
Give and Take
Adam Grant
Wanting
Luke Burgis
Masters of Doom
David Kushner
Against The Gods
Peter Bernstein
The Ride of a Lifetime
Bob Iger
The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy
Douglas Adams
Measure What Matters
John Doerr
Destined For War
Graham Allison
Einstein
Walter Isaacson
Thinking In Bets
Annie Duke
Originals
Adam Grant
Foundation
Isaac Asimov
The Courage To Be Disliked
Ichiro Kishimi
Principles for Dealing With The Changing World Order
Ray Dalio
Titan
Ron Chernow
The Network State
Balaji Srinivasan
Trailblazer
Marc Benioff