Going Solo: The Extraordinary Rise and Surprising Appeal of Living Alone (Audiobook)

from matamgirl

This was interesting and yes parts of it were very depressing but it was interesting. I am also pleased that he shared how he conducted his research!

from lmnelson

Why Couldn't I Have Been Born in Sweden? I heard Ray Suarez interview Eric Klinenberg on the News Hour, part of the media blitz this book is now getting. In retrospect, I think Ray does such a good interview that he can make almost anything sound interesting. Klinenberg makes a good case that the...

from Juva

This book presents a level-headed and less hysterical look at the sudden popularity of living alone. Mr. Klinenberg suggests that rather than being a sign of an extremely selfish and isolated culture, living alone is merely the most enjoyable way to live for people who aren't in a serious relatio...

from seasonsoflove

As someone who has chosen to live alone since I graduated college, I was very interested to read this book, especially as it is a subject I had not seen written about in depth before. Klinenberg has clearly done his research, both by reading studies and going out to talk to people from around the...

from rivkat

An interesting, albeit accidental, followup to the Hartog: Klinenberg argues that, when they can, a large number of people worldwide prefer to live alone, especially after the death of a longterm partner but also increasingly throughout adult life. Though this poses risks, especially for people w...