*A Sunday Times Book of the Year*
''A hugely generous and thoughtful book which reminds us of the distinction between loneliness on the one hand and solitude on the other - and emphasises the dignity and adventure of a life lived on one''s own terms'' - ALAIN DE BOTTON
''A kind, wise celebration of solo living - a joyous invitation to make your own declaration of independence'' - DAISY BUCHANAN
''Thoughtful and thought provoking, it made me genuinely excited about spending time in my own company'' - FELICITY CLOAKE
How to be alone and absolutely own it, by founder of the Alonement blog and podcast, Francesca Specter.
Being alone has a serious branding issue. We''ve only ever had negative language to talk about flying solo - but what about when time spent alone is restorative and joyful? What if it''s something you crave? What if it''s even just an hour you''ve carved out for yourself in the middle of a hect
