I Want to Be Alone

by Barry Stone

A collection of stories and information on people throughout the centuries who have sort the life of aloneness. From religious hermits to people who just choose to live isolated lives this books covers their lives and circumstances well.

Genres: Nonfiction

256 pages, Paperback

First published April 25, 2011

Reviews

[Marc · Rating 3 out of 5]

it is just a bit of light reading and the publication side of things could have been a bit more polished but the stories are interesting and it is cool that someone bothered to collect a world history on this topic.

EDIT that what i wrote here previously didnt do justice to the unbiased compilation of these many stories all so different in their own way. i found it to be an interesting read.

[Abdul6363 · Rating 5 out of 5]

people who like to live alone must read this book,

[Shelley · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very readable book about people who choose to live alone, often in total isolation. Its an interesting book for dipping in an out of. More interesting that I expected to be honest.

[Veronica · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very interesting subject. I very much like the idea of, or certain aspects of, living as an anchoress or ascetic.