Solitude
The Science and Power of Being Alone

Excellent! If you need or crave "alone time," you're not weird. In fact, your need for solitude is perfectly normal. Though written by three academicians, this book is highly readable for the rest of us. The tone is highly readable, and I enjoyed the self-deprecating asides and playful digs at each o......more

A Fascinating Read I found this an extremely positive and informative read. A great incite into the human psyche and scientific research surrounding 'solitude'. The three researchers/authors have given such indepth accounts of our perceptions of alone time and experiences, both positive and negative.......more

Topic was interesting because I am an ambivert and wanted to know why I liked my aloneness in equal measure to my socialness. Didn’t answer any questions for me but gave me plenty to consider - especially all the very many ways we can be in solitude. Prompted me to pick up meditation again.......more

(Hoopla) Solid book on the benefits of solitude. I think it I meant to persuade about the benefits of solitude, rather than qualitatively getting the most out of solitude. However, authors dropped a few gems: : autonomy and solitude have a twin power giving rise to authenticity : authenticity results......more

Interesting book. A lot of inspiring, thought-provoking research and insights in this one. Especially since this is something that seems to be in alarmingly short supply in our current culture- people making time for being truly alone with themselves and their own thoughts without any sort of distra......more