--- product_id: 577798041 title: "Solitude: The Science and Power of Being Alone" price: "£26.19" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/577798041-solitude-the-science-and-power-of-being-alone store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Solitude: The Science and Power of Being Alone **Price:** £26.19 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Solitude: The Science and Power of Being Alone - **How much does it cost?** £26.19 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/577798041-solitude-the-science-and-power-of-being-alone) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The average adult spends nearly one-third of their waking life alone. How do we overcome the stigma of solitude and find strength in going it alone? Whether we love it or try to avoid it, we can make better use of that time. The science of solitude shows that alone time can be a powerful space used to tap into countless benefits. Translating key research findings into actionable facts and advice, this book shows that alone time can boost well-being. From relaxation and recharging to problem solving and emotion regulation, solitude can benefit personal growth, contentment, creativity, and our relationships with ourselves and others. Learning what makes us better at spending time alone can help us move toward our best possible selves. Review: The Beauty of Time Alone - This extraordinary book came at exactly the right time for me. After a major life event, I threw myself into meeting new people and finding new activities, to the extent that I became "over-peopled." SOLITUDE: THE SCIENCE AND POWER OF BEING ALONE, brought me up short with its synthesis of emotional intelligence and well researched proof of the power of balancing time alone and time with others. Review: Deeply reported and conversational all at once - The data are in and they are beautifully written besides: Not only is alone time OK but it's to one's great benefit, as well as to the benefit of those around the person who takes time off to be with oneself. When I was a young mom, for example, I could have benefited from the authors' wise words. Now a middle-aged person, I reflect this book's overall message and commend it to anyone who either scoffs at the need to be alone or who worries that being alone is somehow not OK or even harmful. I also appreciate in "Solitude" that it ultimately is woman-centered; "we" need reminding that "we" don't need to be the life of the party and, if "we" are, stepping away from serving everyone and keeping everyone happy so that "we" can recharge on our own and in the company only of "our" own thoughts is very good for everyone in "our" orbit. I'll add, per my "deeply reported" 'headline' here, that everything in between this book's covers is based on authors' personal anecdotes; those of many folks of various ages around the world; the parsing of peer-reviewed study after study; and reporting from numerous books that previously had touched on an aspect of the topic of solitude. In other words, this books is a compendium of so very much that's already out there; this work puts it all in one incredibly well-organized and easy to follow spot. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #984,009 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #505 in Medical Social Psychology & Interactions #744 in Popular Social Psychology & Interactions #772 in Psychology (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 60 Reviews | ## Images ![Solitude: The Science and Power of Being Alone - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/614zb8qoYBL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Beauty of Time Alone *by G***Y on March 3, 2026* This extraordinary book came at exactly the right time for me. After a major life event, I threw myself into meeting new people and finding new activities, to the extent that I became "over-peopled." SOLITUDE: THE SCIENCE AND POWER OF BEING ALONE, brought me up short with its synthesis of emotional intelligence and well researched proof of the power of balancing time alone and time with others. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Deeply reported and conversational all at once *by J***N on June 2, 2024* The data are in and they are beautifully written besides: Not only is alone time OK but it's to one's great benefit, as well as to the benefit of those around the person who takes time off to be with oneself. When I was a young mom, for example, I could have benefited from the authors' wise words. Now a middle-aged person, I reflect this book's overall message and commend it to anyone who either scoffs at the need to be alone or who worries that being alone is somehow not OK or even harmful. I also appreciate in "Solitude" that it ultimately is woman-centered; "we" need reminding that "we" don't need to be the life of the party and, if "we" are, stepping away from serving everyone and keeping everyone happy so that "we" can recharge on our own and in the company only of "our" own thoughts is very good for everyone in "our" orbit. I'll add, per my "deeply reported" 'headline' here, that everything in between this book's covers is based on authors' personal anecdotes; those of many folks of various ages around the world; the parsing of peer-reviewed study after study; and reporting from numerous books that previously had touched on an aspect of the topic of solitude. In other words, this books is a compendium of so very much that's already out there; this work puts it all in one incredibly well-organized and easy to follow spot. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ so far so good . . . . . ? *by P***T on June 14, 2024* Just started reading and so far, I like it. But getting old is tough. These eyes are not what they use to be and i struggle with the small size of the font. It seems too small and dainty (to me) and doesn't lend itself well to a long read. I mean, there seems to be ample room on the page for a larger and bolder font? But unfortunately (for ME) the publisher went with a little'bitty one. But, hey, if ur in ur twenties, and have 20/20 vision u might evn like the small font size? jst thought i'd mention it FOR THE REST OF US :) ## Frequently Bought Together - Solitude: The Science and Power of Being Alone - The Art of Being ALONE: Solitude Is My HOME, Loneliness Was My Cage - Solitude: A Return to the Self --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/577798041-solitude-the-science-and-power-of-being-alone](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/577798041-solitude-the-science-and-power-of-being-alone) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-06-15*