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Hi! Thank you for visiting my site. My name is Emily and I’m a writer, speaker, and psychotherapist. In my work, I draw on psychology, philosophy, and literature to write about the human experience—why we are the way we are and how we can find grace and meaning in a world that is full of suffering. My book, The Power of Meaning, is an international bestseller and has been translated into 16 languages. I am currently pursuing my doctoral degree in clinical psychology. I live in Northwest Arkansas with my husband and our three son.

  • “ Persuasive attack on the idea that happiness is the goal we should aim for... elegant...valuable. ”
    — Wall Street Journal
  • “ An intelligent page-turner… In a world that seems caught between pure hedonism and divisive sectarianism, the book mounts a timely challenge. ”
    — Prospect (UK)
  • “ Beautifully written, The Power of Meaning speaks to the yearning we all share for a life of depth and significance. ”
    — Susan Cain, author of Quiet
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