How Long to Read The Burden of Sympathy

How Long Does it Take to Read The Burden of Sympathy?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 59 minutes to read The Burden of Sympathy by David A. Karp

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

What are the limits of sympathy in dealing with another person's troubles? Where do we draw the line between caring for a loved one, and being swallowed up emotionally by the obligation to do so? Quite simply, what do we owe each other? In this vivid and thoughtful study, David Karp chronicles the experiences of the family members of the mentally ill, and how they draw "boundaries of sympathy" to avoid being engulfed by the day-to-day suffering of a loved one. Working from sixty extensive interviews, the author reveals striking similarities in the experiences of caregivers: the feelings of...

How long is The Burden of Sympathy?

The Burden of Sympathy by David A. Karp is 348 pages long, and a total of 89,784 words.

This makes it 117% the length of the average book. It also has 110% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Burden of Sympathy Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 8 hours and 10 minutes to read The Burden of Sympathy aloud.

What Reading Level is The Burden of Sympathy?

The Burden of Sympathy is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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