Born for Love
by Bruce Perry and Maia Szalavitz
Mentioned once across 1 show · first heard Apr 2026 on On Purpose with Jay Shetty.
The general take
Gabor Maté describes "Born for Love," co-written by Bruce Perry and Oprah, as exploring how humans are fundamentally developed for connection and love—framing it as a core developmental need rather than a luxury. He positions it as the work of a respected psychiatrist tackling something essential to human nature.
About
The groundbreaking exploration of the power of empathy by renowned child-psychiatrist Bruce D. Perry, coauthor, with Oprah Winfrey, of What Happened to You? “Empathy, and the ties that bind people into relationships, are key elements of happiness. Born for Love is truly fascinating.” — Gretchen Rubin, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Happiness Project From birth, when babies' fingers instinctively cling to those of adults, their bodies and brains seek an intimate connection, a bond made possible by empathy —the ability to love and to share the feelings of others. In this provocative book, psychiatrist Bruce D.
Who said what
Gabor Maté👍 Recommends
…discussing how children need to be seen and loved in their essence
“the great psychiatrist and co-writer with Oprah, Bruce Perry, has written a book called Born for Love. And we're essentially born for love. It's a developmental need.”
On Purpose with Jay Shetty — Dr. Gabor Maté: Constantly Worrying What People Think of You? (THIS Simple Shift Will Help You Trust Yourself and Stop Seeking Approval)at 04:00
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