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The Bliss and Misery of Memories

The Bliss and Misery of Memories

Corral, John

Paperback

General FictionLiterary Fiction

ISBN13: 9798250213288
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Mar 1 2026
Pages: 210
Weight: 0.63
Height: 0.44 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
This collection of eight stories explores the power of memories-both recent and distant-and their profound influence on our daily lives. Memories are more than simple recordings of the past; they are dynamic reconstructions, shaped by our present emotions, biology, and instincts for survival. They can evoke both joy and sorrow: the brain is evolutionarily tuned to remember threats, like the fear of a monster in the closet, more vividly than uplifting moments, such as laughter at the circus. Similarly, the pain of losing a loved one often outweighs the joy of shared experiences. Ultimately, memories are deeply personal, and rarely align perfectly with how others recall the same events.

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