On My Own: The Art of Being a Woman Alone

Written by Florence Falk

Narrated by Donna Postel

At some point over the course of the average American woman's life, she will find herself alone, whether she is divorced, widowed, single, or in a loveless, isolating relationship. And when that time comes, it is likely that she will be at a loss as to how to handle it. As a society, we have an unspoken but omnipresent belief that a woman alone is an outcast, inherently flawed in some way. In this invigorating, supportive book, psychotherapist Florence Falk aims to take the fear, doubt, confusion, and helplessness out of being a woman alone.

Like so many women before her, Florence Falk found herself divorced, alone, and unsure of herself. Soon she realized that by embracing her solitude for what it was-a potentially enriching and life-altering experience-she could turn what once would have felt like "loneliness" into a far more positive and empowered "aloneness." Falk notes that each of us has two opposing drives: one causes us to yearn to make close connections with others, and the other pulls us back into ourselves, into the need for selfhood and certainty that can only be shaped through solitude. In order to be whole, she says, we must heed both of those impulses. But in our modern culture, the former is stressed while the latter is neglected, even vilified. On My Own boldly shifts that paradigm.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Tantor Media, Inc
• Release date: Feb 25, 2020
• ISBN: 9781515944393

Reviews for On My Own

[biunicorn_1 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

On My OwnThe Art of Being a Woman Aloneby Florence Falk This 295 page honest and open survival guide for women who find themselves alone was a joy to review. The style just flowed and I could feel the real caring and support from the author, and I was feeling like wow with this book it may not be so bad for those of us on our own. I liked the personal stories that helped to explain each subject, they just gave me such a sense of empathy and understanding, and support in the belief that when it becomes my turn I can do it too. Even though I have made a career of never living alone, I could relate to this awesome read because I have found myself in relationships where I felt completely isolated and by myself, in a prison of my own making and I was ever so grateful that my precious new best friend addressed that in a deep and profound way. I would recommend this meaningful messenger to those of us who want that little extra reassurance that as females we are strong, beautiful and capable beyond belief. Thanks Florence for such an insightful book. Love & Light, Riki Frahmann