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An edition of How to be alone (2014)

How to be alone

First U.S. edition.

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"Our fast-paced society does not approve of solitude; being alone is antisocial 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 to helps us to practice 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 more enriched, fuller live."--

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Picador
Language
English
Pages
220

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Subjects
Solitude, PHILOSOPHY / Mind & Body, PSYCHOLOGY / Emotions, SELF-HELP / General

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How to be alone
2014, Picador
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Table of Contents

Being alone in the twenty-first century. Sad, mad and bad ; How we got here
Rebalancing attitudes to solitude. Face the fear ; Do something enjoyable alone ; Explore reverie ; Look at nature ; Learn something by heart ; Going solo ; Train the children ; Respect difference
The joys of solitude. Consciousness of the self ; Attunement to nature ; Relationship with the transcendent ; Creativity ; Freedom.

Edition Notes

Originally published: London : Macmillan, 2014.

Series
School of life, School of life

Classifications

Dewey Decimal Class
155.9/2
Library of Congress
BJ1499.S65 M35 2014

The Physical Object

Pagination
220 pages
Number of pages
220

ID Numbers

Open Library
OL27164152M
Internet Archive
howtobealone0000mait_d0g1
ISBN 10
125005902X
ISBN 13
9781250059024
LCCN
2014033397
OCLC/WorldCat
888986195, 2014033397

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