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One for Joy: An introvert’s guide to the secret world of solitude Kindle Edition

by Tom Albrighton (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 out of 5 stars 128 ratings

'Genuine pleasure to read' … 'Thought-provoking and insightful' … 'Spoke to how I feel' – Amazon readers

If you love spending time alone, One for Joy is for you.

Solitude is more than the absence of other people. It’s an experience just like any other, and it can be as joyful, valuable and inspiring as any other aspect of our lives. It’s time we rediscovered the lost art of being alone.

One for Joy is a treasure trove of ideas, stories and reflections that looks at every side of solitude:

  • Why solitude is so important for introverts, and why our need to be alone is sometimes hard for others to understand
  • How we experience solitude, and how solitude and company relate to each other
  • The many ways to be alone, from brief daydreams to solo journeys, everywhere from wide-open spaces to cosy nooks
  • The benefits of solitude, from resting and recharging to focused work, self-care and deep reflection
  • Ideas and reflections on solitude from Byron and Charlotte Brontë to Bo Burnham and Kate Bush, and fictional characters from Pippi Longstocking to Darth Vader
  • How digital technology and social media have changed our experience of solitude.

Wide-ranging and insightful, with a light and readable style, One for Joy is a fun and fascinating read for anyone who’s happy on their own.

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In a world obsessed with being social, we neglect the riches within ourselves.

Woman writing in front of a window with a sea view

It's time we rediscovered the lost art of being alone.

Someone reading in front of a window

Solitude is more than the absence of others. It's an experience just like any other.

A man in a rowing boat

One for Joy is a treasure trove of solitude that looks at every side of being alone.

A woman alone in a garden

It's a fun and fascinating read for introverts and anyone who loves spending time on their own.

Inside the book…

A magpie

Ideas of solitude

Thoughts, opinions and reflections on what it means to be alone, from antiquity to the present day

Robinson Crusoe on his island

Solitude stories

Solitary fictional characters from Jane Eyre and Pippi Longstocking to Neo and Darth Vader

A fairytale dream

Solitary pursuits

The many ways to be alone, from daydreams to solo journeys – everywhere from wide-open spaces to cosy nooks

What readers say…

'Genuine pleasure to read'

'Spoke to how I feel'

'Thought-provoking and insightful'

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0BN49NLM6
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ ABC Business Communications Ltd
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 10, 2023
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 9.2 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 334 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1739915421
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 out of 5 stars 128 ratings

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Tom Albrighton

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I'm a copywriter and author based in the UK.

In my 15 years as a freelance copywriter, I’ve written about everything from cupcakes and cameras to spectacles and solar panels, working for everyone from top brands to small businesses and marketing agencies. I also do a lot of copy-editing for leading business academics around the world.

In a 2015 survey by the UK’s Direct Marketing Association (DMA), I was delighted to be ranked the #7 ‘Copywriter rated by copywriters’.

A few years ago, I co-founded ProCopywriters, the UK alliance of commercial writers. I’m no longer on the team, but the organization goes from strength to strength.

I've written two books on writing (Copywriting Made Simple and How to Write Clearly), two on freelancing (The Freelance Introvert and Cash Money Freelancing) and one on solitude (One for Joy).

I hope you enjoy my books. If you’d like to connect with me, you can find me on Twitter (@tomcopy) and LinkedIn.

Thanks for reading!

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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars excellent book for all solitude-enjoyers
    Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2024
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    Can’t recommend this book enough. I consider myself an ambivert, but definitely lean toward more introverted. I enjoy my solitude and having time to myself, and this book makes a great case for why solitude is important for everyone, what that can look like for different people, and how we can value and learn from times of inward focus. Great read, and great insights.
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  • Bramble
    5.0 out of 5 stars Yes, that's how I feel and live, too.
    Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2024
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    This book describes the reality and pleasure of being an introvert, and why time alone is necessary, calming, and creative. Well done!
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  • Howard Pierson
    5.0 out of 5 stars One is not a lonely number.
    Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2023
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    This book spoke to how I feel on a regular basis, as I work in retail. I love all the suggestions proposed to create solitude in one's life. Well done!
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  • Tony Frobisher
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Solitary Pleasure
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 23, 2023
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    Introvert, quiet, solitary...but happy, content, satisfied with life. I don't eschew society as such, nor dislike people, only prefer my own company and solitary pleasures such as writing, reading, music, walking and cycling etc. Why? Am I so different to everyone out there in the loud, brash, in your face extroverted world?
    It seems not. So much of Tom Albrighton's excellently researched book resonated with me. He writes on solitude and introversion with so many points of reference to my own experience that I was constantly nodding in agreement.
    Solitude is a wonderful thing, not something we should avoid or be fearful of.
    Thank you Tom for writing a book that explains, educates and helps us discover the enjoyment, the pleasure of solitude.
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  • Dean T
    4.0 out of 5 stars Decent exploration of solitude
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 5, 2023
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    A good exploration of the benefits and pleasure derived from choosing to make space for solitude. Probably worth a read
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  • European Wanderer
    5.0 out of 5 stars A joyous exploration of the freedom of solitude and the value it brings to the world.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 6, 2024
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    The background breadth of references of the author lends weight to a remarkably digestible but profound exploration of this seldom considered state of being. All introverts will see themselves in the writing and give quiet thanks to discover they are not alone. All leaders of teams of any type, from school to hospital to business should read this book and consider how oppressive and destructive open-plan working and team-building activities can be to a significant proportion of the world and how much better off we would all be if it the introverts were quietly allowed to get on with their lives and come up with solutions their way.
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  • viveca29
    5.0 out of 5 stars A genuine pleasure to read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 22, 2023
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    Excellent, I thoroughly enjoyed this well written and diligently researched book. So many moments I identified with, many highlighted quotes and passages to return to, lovely to realise I am not the only person who feels this way. This book was a genuine pleasure to read, and left me feeling like I’d been hugged by a good friend.
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  • MacKitty
    5.0 out of 5 stars I wish I had read this book when I was 10….
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 30, 2023
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    I love solitude, even as a toddler I would build a hideaway. I have managed to reach the age of 67 without the world convincing me that I am selfish, odd, or withdrawn. As a youngster I was labelled ‘deep’, by my family. Whatever than means. Picking up Tom’s book was like a breath of fresh air. It is as if he has lived in my emotional self. My first reaction was pure joy. As I read on, I can relate to many of the situations and emotional reactions in the book, learning that is okay to be me. I am lucky enough to have a partner who gets me. Don’t get me wrong, if you asked someone to describe me, they would say outgoing and always smiley bright. I would have made an excellent actress. Read this book, it will help you to be more relaxed with who you are!
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