The Joy of Solitude
How to Reconnect with Yourself in an Overconnected World
$42.94
- Hardcover
272 pages
- Release Date
11 November 2025
Summary
For readers of Braving the Wilderness and Think Like a Monk, an engaging, practical guide through the promises and paradoxes of solitude, offering science-backed advice for getting the most out of your alone time and deepening your relationship with yourself and others.
Solitude is part of the human experience. But just like other relationships, your relationship with solitude can be satisfying, intimate, and enhance your well-being, or it can leave you wanting, stuc…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781668053423 |
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| ISBN-10: | 166805342X |
| Author: | Robert J. Coplan |
| Publisher: | Simon & Schuster |
| Imprint: | Simon & Schuster |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 272 |
| Release Date: | 11 November 2025 |
| Weight: | 367g |
| Dimensions: | 23mm x 140mm x 213mm |
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Critics Review
“A beautifully affirming read for introverts, self-reflective souls, or anyone craving a moment of quiet in a noisy world. It’s not just a guide to solitude; it’s an invitation to rediscover the richness of one’s inner life and the quiet power it can hold.”—Library Journal
Robert J. Coplan
Robert J. Coplan, PhD, is a psychologist, researcher, teacher, and author who has been studying solitude for more than thirty years. He is a chancellor’s professor in the Department of Psychology at Carleton University. Over the course of his career, he has extensively explored the costs and benefits of spending time alone among children, adolescents, and adults.
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