The Book of Tears. From Sensuality to Pretense

Tears accompany us from the first breath throughout our lives. They mark the most joyful and sorrowful events, helping us express what we cannot put into words. Tears can be both a manifestation of sincere feelings and a weapon that... helps us achieve what we want. Poet Heather Crystal, winner of the Believer Poetry Award, shares with readers her personal stories, recounting little-known scientific discoveries that help understand what lies behind our tears with her characteristic candor and ability to penetrate the essence of things. REVIEWS A lyrical, touching book: part essay, part memoir, part astonishing exploration of culture. — The New York Times Book Review Heather Crystal, charting her map of tears, describes with startling accuracy the places where my tears were shed. This book is filled with pain, compassion, and peace. It combines a personal narrative, the stories of dozens of people, and one specific study that reveals what each of us has hidden deep inside. — Sia, book blogger @lowselfhome