Born for Love: Why Empathy Is Essential and Endangered - Maia Szalavitz & Bruce D. Perry

Maia Szalavitz and child psychiatrist Bruce D. Perry explore how empathy develops, why it is essential to human relationships and social cooperation, and how early experiences shape our capacity to connect with others. Combining neuroscience, historical examples and stories from Perry’s clinical practice, they examine the effects of neglect, trauma and disrupted attachment, alongside the roles of parenting, education and modern technology in shaping emotional development. The book argues that empathy is learned through human connection and that nurturing relationships are vital to raising compassionate children and building a healthier society. Published by William Morrow in 2010, this edition contains 384 pages.