The Desire for Recognition: To be Seen, to be Validated - or Simply to be?

By Antônio Carlos

We don't always long to be loved. Sometimes, it's enough to be noticed. This book unfolds from that unease: what does it mean to exist in a world where presence needs validation to be acknowledged? Through philosophical reflection and lyrical precision, it explores the desire to be seen, the emotional dependency on approval, and the possibility of remaining oneself even in the absence of applause. Without resorting to self-help or moral lessons, the text walks through invisibility, the ethics of silent presence, and the dignity of living outside the spectacle.

The Desire for Recognition is not about being admired, but about the strength of those who persist without needing to be watched. Between the hunger for connection and the yearning for freedom, the book invites a deeper question: what is a life worth when it no longer needs to prove itself?

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FMK9ZWR1
• ISBN13: 9798298205658
• Release Date: August 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 120 Pages
• Weight: 0.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.0" x 8.0"