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

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Solitude is increasingly difficult to come by in our world of constant connection. Yet it is through solitude that we develop richer 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. This book confronts an often-ignored problem at the very heart of the zeitgeist. It combines the practical insights and meticulous research of the best smart thinking books with a unique narrative voice that truly sets it apart. A superbly executed work by a writer of prodigious talent - this book promises profound new insights into technology, work, and society in the twenty-first century.Solitude is increasingly difficult to come by in our world of constant connection. Yet it is through solitude that we develop richer 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. This book confronts an often-ignored problem at the very heart of the zeitgeist. It combines the practical insights and meticulous research of the best smart thinking books with a unique narrative voice that truly sets it apart. A superbly executed work by a writer of prodigious talent - this book promises profound new insights into technology, work, and society in the twenty-first century.
Michael Harris is the author of The End of Absence, which won the Governor General's Literary Award in Canada and was a national bestseller there. He writes about the media, civil liberties and the arts for dozens of publications, including the Washington Post, Wired, Salon, Huffington Post and the Globe & Mail. He has been a finalist for the RBC Taylor Prize, the BC National Award for Canadian Non-Fiction, the Chautauqua Prize, the CBC Bookie Awards and several National Magazine Awards. He lives in Vancouver with his partner, the artist Kenny Park. MichaelJohnHarris.com