Learning to live alone, asserts author Dorothy Edgerton, can be a frustrating and even depressing experience, or it can be a journey of discovery. She explains, “Without your former companions, you no longer have a mirror to reflect back on who you are or what you want in life.” But she maintains this situation provides individuals with the perfect opportunity to truly get to know themselves. She offers readers guidance for taking control of their own lives, avoiding boredom, and setting their own standards for what it means to “live and thrive” alone.

By Dorothy Edgerton