{"product_id":"on-apology-paperback","title":"On Apology - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAaron Lazare\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne of the most profound interactions that can occur between people, apologies have the power to heal humiliations, free the mind from deep-seated guilt, remove the desire for vengeance, and ultimately restore broken relationships. With \u003cem\u003eOn Apology\u003c\/em\u003e, Aaron Lazare offers an eye-opening analysis\u003cbr\u003eof this vital interaction, illuminating an often hidden corner of the human heart.\u003cbr\u003e He discusses the importance of shame, guilt, and humiliation, the initial reluctance to apologize, the simplicity of the act of apologizing, the spontaneous generosity and forgiveness on the part of the offended, the transfer of power and respect between two parties, and much more. Readers will not\u003cbr\u003eonly find a wealth of insight that they can apply to their own lives, but also a deeper understanding of national and international conflicts and how we might resolve them. \u003cbr\u003e The act of apologizing is quite simply immensely fulfilling. \u003cem\u003eOn Apology\u003c\/em\u003e opens a window onto this common occurrence to reveal the feelings and actions at the heart of this profound interaction.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAaron Lazare, M.D.\u003c\/strong\u003e, is Chancellor and Dean, and Professor of Psychiatry, at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, in Worcester, Massachusetts and Senior Psychiatrist at the Massachusetts General Hospital. He is a leading authority on the psychology of shame and humiliation, and wrote a highly regarded article on apology in \u003cem\u003ePsychology Today\u003c\/em\u003e that led to appearances on \"Oprah,\" \"Talk of the Nation.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 320\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 8 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 03, 2005\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42684782706751,"sku":"9780195189117","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/59b589a227ae7d3c1af64e6e934c6176.webp?v=1764968617","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/on-apology-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}