June’s introvert book will be Solitude: A Return to the Self by Anthony Storr (Tweet this)
Description:
“Originally published in 1988, Anthony Storr’s enlightening meditation on the creative individual’s need for solitude has become a classic.
Solitude was seminal in challenging the established belief that “interpersonal relationships of an intimate kind are the chief, if not the only, source of human happiness.” Indeed, most self-help literature still places relationships at the center of human existence. Lucid and lyrical, Storr’s book cites numerous examples of brilliant scholars and artists — from Beethoven and Kant to Anne Sexton and Beatrix Potter — to demonstrate that solitude ranks alongside relationships in its impact on an individual’s well-being and productivity, as well as on society’s progress and health. But solitary activity is essential not only for geniuses, says Storr; the average person, too, is enriched by spending time alone.” (taken from Amazon)
How to participate:
Acquire the book, start reading it, then join the discussion on Goodreads whenever you have something to say!
Links to the book:
From Amazon
From the public library
Happy reading!
