On My Own: The Liberation of Living Alone
By (Author) Florence Falk
Ebury Publishing
Rider & Co
3rd September 2007
United Kingdom
General
Non Fiction
306.8153
Paperback
304
Width 135mm, Height 216mm, Spine 22mm
323g
Fascinating book targeted at the huge number of women now unattached, and living alone On My Own sends the refreshingly positive, and supportive, message that being alone is not a sign of failure but can be an empowering and liberating experience. Society can be cruel in its assessment of a woman alone, regarding her as defective or deserving of pity. Similar pressures cause women to be ashamed of losing the status of mother, wife or girlfriend, and to dread the prospect of 'going it alone'. But, as the author of this inspiring book points out, being on your own can be a vital, intensely creative experience in which you can find your own voice and live a fulfilling life. The case histories and positive view of On My Own will resonate with every woman, young and old, since it touches on a sensitive nerve shared by women all over the world.
Florence Falk is a psychotherapist with over 20 years' experience of treating women of all ages.