First published 1995
Betty Ren Wright's "I Like Being Alone" follows the life of Emily, a woman who embraces the solace of living by herself. As she navigates the joys and challenges of her independent existence, Emily confronts societal pressures to conform and finds unexpected connections within her solitary routine. Through lyrical prose and vivid character development, the novel celebrates the transformative power of embracing one's authentic self, even in the face of a world that often values constant companionship. At its heart, this is a story about the courage to carve out a life that nourishes the soul.
Genres: literary-fiction, family-life, contemporary, adult-fiction, 21st-century, womens-fiction
Vibes: intimate, lyrical, thought-provoking
Tropes: character-driven, slice-of-life
31 pages · Library Binding · Heinemann/Raintree