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100 1 a| Maitland, Sara,d| 1950-e| author.=| ^A257401;

245 10 a| How to be alone /c| Sara Maitland.;

250 a| First U.S. edition.;

264 1 a| New York :b| Picador,c| 2014.;

300 a| 220 pages ;c| 18 cm.;

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490 1 a| School of life;

520 a| "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. - The School of Life is dedicated to exploring life's big questions: How can we fulfill our potential? Can work be inspiring? Why does community matter? Can relationships last a lifetime? We don't have all the answers, but we will direct you toward a variety of useful ideas--from philosophy to literature, from psychology to the visual arts--that are guaranteed to stimulate, provoke, nourish, and console"--c| Provided by publisher.;

505 0 a| 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.;

650 0 a| Solitude.=| ^A45088;

830 0 a| School of life (Series)=| ^A1265411;

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How to be alone / Sara Maitland.

Author/creator	Maitland, Sara, 1950- author.
Format	Book
Edition	First U.S. edition.
Publication	New York : Picador, 2014.
Description	220 pages ; 18 cm.
Supplemental Content	Cover image
Subjects	Solitude.

Series	School of life School of life (Series) ^A1265411
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.
Abstract	"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. - The School of Life is dedicated to exploring life's big questions: How can we fulfill our potential? Can work be inspiring? Why does community matter? Can relationships last a lifetime? We don't have all the answers, but we will direct you toward a variety of useful ideas--from philosophy to literature, from psychology to the visual arts--that are guaranteed to stimulate, provoke, nourish, and console"-- Provided by publisher.
LCCN	2014033397
ISBN	9781250059024 (trade paperback)
ISBN	125005902X (trade paperback)

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