Solitude ─ In Pursuit of a Singular Life in a Crowded World

Solitude is increasingly difficult to come by in our world of constant connection. Yet it is through solitude that we develop and enrich our inner lives, becoming more creative, more thoughtful individuals. It is often in solitude that we have our best ideas, make our biggest decisions, and experience the world most profoundly. And paradoxically it is often through solitude that we come to appreciate the significance that others have for us.

Our online lives are so massively “social” that a conversation about why solitude matters has become deeply necessary. This book confronts an often-ignored problem at the very heart of the zeitgeist, combining the practical insights and meticulous research of the best, smart-thinking books with a unique narrative voice. Solitude is a superbly executed work by an acclaimed, award-winning writer of prodigious talent.