01512 a2200253 4500 11425 IN-BhIIT 20260416102354.0 260409b |||||||| |||| 00| 0 eng d 9789355434029 (pbk.) IN-BhIIT eng 155.92 GAV/A Gavrani, Renuka Author 27673 The art of being alone : solitude is my home, loneliness was my cage / Renuka Gavrani. Noida : Amaryllis (An Imprint of Manjul Publishing House), 2023. xix, 136 p. : ill. ; 19 cm. Includes bibliographical references and index. The text argues that society conditions us from childhood to fear loneliness by portraying people who are alone as weak, unwanted, or in need of saving. Because of this, many people try to fit in and gain acceptance, often losing their true selves in the process. The author shares a personal journey of moving from feeling lonely and seeking validation to embracing solitude and using it for self-growth. The core idea is that loneliness is not a curse but a misunderstood state that can be transformed into a powerful period of personal development. The book aims to help readers shift their mindset—from fearing being alone to enjoying it—and use solitude to build a fulfilling life and achieve their goals. Psychology  383 Environmental psychology  27709 Social Influences 27710 GEN 15387 15387 0 0 ddc 0 0 GEN CLIITBBS CLIITBBS 2026-02-19 52 224.25 0 155.92 GAV/A 11425 2026-02-19 00:00:00 299.00 2026-02-19 GEN