Alone by Daniel Schreiber translated by Ben Fergusson

Back of the Book

At no time before have so many people lived alone, and never has loneliness been so widely or keenly felt. Why, in a society of individualists, is living alone perceived as a shameful failure? And can we ever be happy on our own?
Drawing on personal experience, as well as philosophy and sociology, Daniel Schreiber explores the tension between the desire for solitude and freedom, and for companionship, intimacy and love. Along the way he illuminates the role that friendships play in our lives – can they be a response to the loss of meaning in a world in crisis? A profoundly enlightening book, Alone explores how we want to live.

BOOK REVIEW

Book Review

I’d like to share my thoughts on the book “Alone” by Daniel Schreiber, which was translated into English by Ben Fergusson. As someone who deals with agoraphobia and has spent a lot of time alone, this book really resonated with me. It’s clear why so many people connect with it.

In the book, Schreiber explores what it means to be alone and disconnected from the world. He describes how he, like many of us, has arranged his life so that he doesn’t have to go outside very often. Reading about his experiences felt like someone understanding what I’ve been through.

One aspect I appreciated about this book is how it blends Schreiber’s personal stories with facts and ideas about why people feel alone in today’s world. It’s not just about his life; it’s about all of us and how we relate to each other. Ben Fergusson’s translation makes the book easy to read and grasp.

“Alone” doesn’t offer all the solutions to being alone, but it made me realise the importance of solitude. Sometimes, just sitting in your own company and enjoying it can be priceless. I also learned from the book that being alone does not automatically mean you are lonely. They are two very different things. Loneliness is a feeling of emptiness and isolation while being alone can be a choice, a time for self-reflection, and a way to recharge.

If you’ve ever felt alone, I believe you’ll find this book both comforting and relatable. It’s a reminder that you’re not alone in feeling alone, and it also highlights the value of those moments when you sit quietly with yourself and find contentment in your own company. “Alone” invites you to appreciate the richness of your own solitude and the potential it holds.

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Thank you to Helen McCusker for my gifted copy. Given in exchange for a free honest book review.

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