The Lonely Stories: 22 Celebrated Writers on the Joys & Struggles of Being Alone
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- Synopsis
- A collection of essays about the joys and struggles of being alone by 22 literary writers including: Lev Grossman, Jhumpa Lahiri, Lena Dunham, Jesmyn Ward, Yiyun Li, and Anthony DoerrIf you&’re feeling lonely or if you&’ve ever felt unseen, if you&’re emboldened by solitude or secretly longing for it: Welcome to The Lonely Stories. This cathartic collection of essays illuminates an experience that so few of us openly discuss. Some stories are heartbreaking, such as Jesmyn Ward&’s reckoning with the loss of her husband and Dina Nayeri&’s reflection on immigrating to a foreign country. Others are witty, such as Lev Grossman&’s rueful tale of heading to the woods or Anthony Doerr&’s struggles with internet addiction. Still others celebrate the clarity of solitude, like Claire Dederer&’s journey toward sobriety and Lidia Yuknavitch&’s sensual look at desire. Thoughtful and affirming, The Lonely Stories reveals the complexities of an emotion we&’ve all felt—reminding us that we're not alone. Contributors include: • Megan Giddings • Claire Dederer • Imani Perry • Jeffery Renard Allen • Maggie Shipstead • Emily Raboteau • Lev Grossman • Lena Dunham • Yiyun Li • Anthony Doerr • Helena Fitzgerald • Maile Meloy • Aja Gabel • Jean Kwok • Amy Shearn • Peter Ho Davies • Maya Shanbhag Lang • Jhumpa Lahiri • Jesmyn Ward • Lidia Yuknavitch • Dina Nayeri • Melissa Febos
- Copyright:
- 2020
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- Book Quality:
- Publisher Quality
- ISBN-13:
- 9781948226615
- Publisher:
- Catapult
- Date of Addition:
- 04/19/22
- Copyrighted By:
- Jeffery Renard Allen. Used by permission of the author.
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- Nonfiction, Self-Help, Biographies and Memoirs, Literature and Fiction
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- Bookshare Staff
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.
- Edited by:
- Natalie Eve Garrett
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