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

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 Dabble58

Too American for me. Though data from other countries is mentioned, the entire book is rife with " we Americans are used to being alone, look at Thoreau!" Honestly, if I read one more reference to Thoreau I am going to spit. This guy lived rent free in a friend's cottage on a tiny lake and wrote ...

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...