How to Be Alone
Author: Sara Maitland
ISBN: 9781035019731
Publisher: Pan Macmillan UK
Year First Published: 2023
Pages: 176
Dimensions: 196mm x 128mm x 15mm
Format: Paperback / softback
Description:
Our fast-paced society does not approve of solitude; being alone is literally anti-social and some even find it sinister. Why is this so when autonomy, personal freedom and individualism are more highly prized than ever before? Sara Maitland answers this question by exploring changing attitudes throughout history. Offering experiments and strategies for overturning our fear of solitude, she helps us to practise it without anxiety and encourages us to see the benefits of spending time by ourselves. By indulging in the experience of being alone, we can be inspired to find our own rewards and ultimately lead richer, fuller lives.
ISBN: 9781035019731
Publisher: Pan Macmillan UK
Year First Published: 2023
Pages: 176
Dimensions: 196mm x 128mm x 15mm
Format: Paperback / softback
Description:
Our fast-paced society does not approve of solitude; being alone is literally anti-social and some even find it sinister. Why is this so when autonomy, personal freedom and individualism are more highly prized than ever before? Sara Maitland answers this question by exploring changing attitudes throughout history. Offering experiments and strategies for overturning our fear of solitude, she helps us to practise it without anxiety and encourages us to see the benefits of spending time by ourselves. By indulging in the experience of being alone, we can be inspired to find our own rewards and ultimately lead richer, fuller lives.
