Celebrating Time Alone: Stories of Splendid Solitude

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	• Celebrating Time Alone: Stories of Splendid Solitude Lionel Fisher Atria Books/Beyond Words, 2001 - 224 pages average customer review:based on 14 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

Not Alone In My Solitude

Just when I was beginning to think that maybe something was wrong with me mentally for loving my privacy and solitude so much, here comes a book that shows me I'm not alone in my need for the solitary life! The joys that I glean from simple things around me, things I wouldn't even begin to notice because of outside pressures and people needing me and using my time, are all part of what makes up "me". The people I met in Lionel Fisher's book all seem like relatives. We all share the same familial trait, like the shape of some aunt's lips, or grandma Freida's cowlick....we all crave our independance and are successful in living our lives alone. How happy I am to know that rather than having something wrong with me because I'd rather pass on a party or work in a crowded office, I can find solace and worth in living by myself and accomplishing things that others might never attempt! And it's thanks to Lionel Fisher...who, rather than preach to me about how "right" my lifestyle is for me, shows me by introducing me to the people he has met and telling me their stories. For those of you who live alone and love the life you've chosen, read this book. If for nothing else, then to see that we're really not so alone afterall!

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Celebrating Time Alone: Stories of Splendid Solitude

I have just finished reading this remarkably human and compassionate book by Lionel L. Fisher. I read it in two days, and I heard myself saying out loud. "My God this is so true." This is an extremely valuable book that should be read by many people who question their own self-worth. It should be read by the young adults who are rushing around, and who never take the time to realize what is truly important. Everyone is just doing, doing and doing. No one seems to know how to just be, and to take the time to really value what is so important in life. Please do not wait until you're old to realize this, do it now and enjoy your life to the fullest, by being in the now. I applaud the author who had the courage to be by himself, walking that long stretch of beach and facing all the demons of his past. I applaud all the brave and intriguing characters that he interviewed for this book. But, most of all, I am so grateful for this book, because it has been so remarkably helpful to me in my own personal life. I have just ordered five more copies. Why? I wish to give a truly wonderful gift to the people that I hold most dear in my life. I know that they will benefit both spiritually and emotionally by reading this book. Thank you Lionel L. Fisher for giving us the opportunity to read such a wonderful down to earth book that is both witty and poignant at the same time.

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"Celebrating Time Alone"

"Celebrating Time Alone" is about the search and discovery of the truth. Being flawed is a lie. We don't need another person to be perfect and complete. From birth we are trained in the art of fitting within the dictates of society which eventually comes at a high price. From personal interviews with people across the country, Lionel Fisher weaves a golden thread of truth to capture the essence of connecting with the self. From these connections come inspiring stories of healing and deep personal satisfaction.

I strongly recommend "Celebrating Time Alone" first to read, then to do.

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An intriguing book filled with insights

Being alone doesn't necessarily mean being a hermit: it can also be about escaping life's pressures and re-discovering one's self and strengths. The author spent six years living by himself on a remote beach: his experience, this personal experience, plus that of others who have lived alone, makes Celebrating Time Alone an intriguing book filled with insights.

Aloneness, NOT lonely

My goodness this was a very special book. It allowed me to justify in my mind that its okay to want to be alone. Yes, other people can enhance your life, but its not necessary! Living alone has been a very sacred journey for me. And I can honestly say that if I were to live alone for the rest of my life, I would probably still be deliriously happy! Thank you Lionel Fisher.
Georgianne

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For six years, Lionel Fisher lived by himself on a remote Pacific Northwest beach, where he had ample time to reflect on how to use solitude to become a happier, more fulfilled person. In a writing style at once eloquent and down to earth, Fisher interweaves his own experiences with other people?s real-life stories to affirm the life-changing benefits of being alone.

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