The art of being alone : solitude is my home, loneliness was my cage / Renuka Gavrani.

By:

Gavrani, Renuka [Author]

Language: English Publication details: Noida : Amaryllis (An Imprint of Manjul Publishing House), 2023.Description: xix, 136 p. : ill. ; 19 cmISBN:

9789355434029 (pbk.)

Subject(s):

DDC classification:

155.92 GAV/A

Summary: 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.

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Cover image	Item type	Current library	Home library	Collection	Shelving location	Call number	Materials specified	Vol info	URL	Copy number	Status	Notes	Date due	Barcode	Item holds	Item hold queue priority	Course reserves
	General Books	Central Library, IIT Bhubaneswar	Central Library, IIT Bhubaneswar	GEN		155.92 GAV/A (Browse shelf(Opens below))					Available			11425

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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.

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