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The Art of Living Alone & Loving It

By: Jane Mathews
Narrated by: Jane Mathews
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An inspirational toolkit for solo living - full of sound, practical advice, warmth and humour. Whether you view living alone as the ultimate compromise or the ultimate luxury, it presents daily challenges, such as cooking for one, organising holidays, juggling finances and avoiding the siren call of wine, Ugg boots and Netflix.

And there are the less tangible tests, like nailing the octopus of loneliness to the wall and holding your head high in a society where solo living is viewed (consciously or not) as the runner-up prize.

Author Jane Mathews believes that to be truly content living alone, it pays to examine every aspect of your life - relationships, health, home, finances, interests and spirituality - and then take action. No matter what your unique situation, there's something here for you. Jane provides the map, and you choose the route to a more joyful, contented life.

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I was engaged and enchanted by this book from start to finish. Great antidotes. Useful tips. Great takeaways for everyone whilst being funny and light hearted.

Funny, great antidotes, engaging book

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Thank you for this uplifting book filled with ideas and energy. I am now enjoying living with myself

Inspiring

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Good ideas and inspiration for solo living. recommend highly, friend bought book on recommendation

really good book

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I have lived alone for a couple of years following a relationship breakdown and this book shows many ways I could be handling my living situation better and creating a positive solo life rather than neglecting myself and mourning over what will never be. I was impressed by the plucky spirit of this Australian woman who dined in restaurants and took foreign holidays alone and found strategies to cope with difficult days like Christmas. Along the way she admitted to the challenges of single life such as loneliness and thoughtless comments from friends about her situation, but she took control of her attitude. Highly recommended for anyone living solo who is usually fine but still has the occasional wobble.

Lots of sound advice mixed with humour

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Very much enjoyed this book. Jane Mathews has captured the art of living alone for herself and her insights show others how they too can make "living with myself" a splendid adventure. A book I know I will listen to many times.

A Mindful Listen

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