If you want data on living alone -- a major shift of the past 50 years -- this is your book. It digs into the types of people who live on their own anIf you want data on living alone -- a major shift of the past 50 years -- this is your book. It digs into the types of people who live on their own and seeks to explain why the trend has grown so rapidly and which people thrive. It focuses mainly on the U.S. but does draw some information from European countries that moved this direction decades ago.
The last chapter explores the various way that cities and communities have addressed the increasing housing needs on a large scale.
Klinenberg is a sociologist and the book reads like a sociology article, so don't expect a light self-help book....more
Fascinating book on the connection between childhood abuse and depression, both overt depression and the covert depression that manifests itself throuFascinating book on the connection between childhood abuse and depression, both overt depression and the covert depression that manifests itself through workaholism, anger, and addictions. The author's own story is particularly touching, and as a reader, I found myself amazed that he had been able to overcome such a difficult childhood.
His message is that men do not have to resign themselves to living a painful existence, increasingly disconnected and isolated from friends and family. Terry Real's insights are valuable for understanding people who struggle with chronic depression, substance abuse, disassociation from feelings, or difficulty with emotional closeness. ...more
Thoughtful academic analysis of what Evangelicals believe and why � from a historical and philosophical point of view. I hope Noll and his publisher, Thoughtful academic analysis of what Evangelicals believe and why � from a historical and philosophical point of view. I hope Noll and his publisher, Eerdmans, do an updated edition soon....more
Three friends recommended this book, and a family member loaned me her copy over Christmas. This is a fascinating book for people who are either introThree friends recommended this book, and a family member loaned me her copy over Christmas. This is a fascinating book for people who are either introverted themselves or enjoy the company of introverts. It explains why introverts are so much more productive if allowed to work quietly on their own. It also explores how introverts are motivated by their passions to step out and act extroverted, for example, when speaking to large audiences about something they value.
The book dispels some myths about introverts and makes helpful distinctions between shyness and introversion. If you have family or friends who gravitate to this end of the continuum, this is a must read....more
The Sociopath Next Door is a quick read that covers a lot of scholarly material in a way that non-academics will enjoy.
Highlights were: 1. Signs of a sThe Sociopath Next Door is a quick read that covers a lot of scholarly material in a way that non-academics will enjoy.
Highlights were: 1. Signs of a sociopath 2. 13 rules to dealing with a sociopath 3. Causes of sociopath behavior 4. Likelihood of change 5. Types of sociopaths
Everyone knows cold manipulative liars, and perhaps suspected them of being somewhere on the scale. This book will help you sort through the various traits, including why some sociopaths are aggressive and others are lazy.
Biggest takeaway: Stout claims the goal of sociopaths is to get good people to feel sorry for them. They turn the tables and play the victim. See the book for her explanation as to why. ...more
I reread this book after learning that one of my pastor friends uses this as a textbook for the Friendship Seminars he gives. I An oldie but a goodie.
I reread this book after learning that one of my pastor friends uses this as a textbook for the Friendship Seminars he gives. I had forgotten how good it is.
Table of Contents (abbreviated) �5 Ways to Deepen Your Relationships —The Art of Self-Disclosure —Neglect This and Watch Your Friends Flee —The Art of Affirmation —When Tears are a Gift From God —Ways to Handle Negative Emotions without Destroying the Relationship —Six Techniques to Help You Get Angry without Becoming Destructive —Why Relationships Go Bad —Loyalty � The Essential Ingredient —Why Subservience is Always Dangerous —Self-World: A Requirement for Intimacy
Even the best friendships need a tuneup every so often, and this is an excellent book to read and share with a friend.
In my mind, friendship is one of God's greatest gifts in life. Two of my closest friendships were stagnating a while ago, and this book was instrumental in making them better than ever. It's important to have the hard conversations when a friendship gets out of balance. People of good character can always handle it…and actually welcome it....more
Good true crime thriller. Other readers have written plot summaries and given their approval or disapproval of putting two stories together, so I'll sGood true crime thriller. Other readers have written plot summaries and given their approval or disapproval of putting two stories together, so I'll spare you. This book makes you aware that there is a continuum of cold hearted self-interest in humanity. People such as H. H. Holmes and other serial killers occupy the far end, but everyone else falls somewhere on the spectrum....more
I gave this book 5 stars because of the fascinating topic.
Today in America we have about the same number of single men and women, despite the complaiI gave this book 5 stars because of the fascinating topic.
Today in America we have about the same number of single men and women, despite the complaints of the lovelorn.
But what if there really was an imbalance? A terrible imbalance: 2 million fewer men than women from age 15-35. What would women do? What would society do?
That disaster actually happened after World War 1. The death toll was staggering. No matter how rich or beautiful you were, there was only one man for ten woman of marriageable age. This book tells the stories of how these "superfluous women" lived their lives: varying from despair to acceptance to triumph.
Life 90-100 years ago in the UK was different. Women weren't expected to work outside the home. In Britain they couldn't vote unless they owned property and were over age 30 (life expectancy was in the low 50s). And when the men came back from World War 1, women were expected to give up their jobs and go back home. What was a single woman to do?
The first part of the book explains the situation. The middle lays out the various options women had. The end tells of the triumphs of the remarkable "surplus" women � and how they changed the world forever.
Today women in war-torn areas have to face this problem. And certain ethnic groups in America face significant sex-ratio imbalances. This book gives a new perspective and inspiration.
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