Having and Being Had

Eula Biss reflects on the profound changes in her life brought on by the act of ownership. Through her personal experiences, she examines the complexities of possession, exploring not just the physical items we acquire, but how these possessions shape our identities and realities.

As she traverses the challenges of modern consumerism, Biss delves into the emotional and psychological ramifications of what it means to own and be owned. Her thoughts weave together observations on culture, economics, and the human condition, inviting readers to reconsider their own relationships with the things that fill their lives.