A TIMES BEST SELF-HELP BOOK OF 2024
‘I nodded along in recognition, grateful to read about other people like me. This is an important book’ The Times
‘ Bella De Paulo isn’t just a powerhouse, she’s a lighthouse . . . We need more luminaries like her ‘ Catherine Gray, author of The Unexpected Joy of Being Single
All too often, society issues dire warnings about the risks of single living. But is finding a romantic partner really a requirement for a full life? World-leading expert on singleness Dr Bella De Paulo argues that a healthy, happy life is possible not in spite of being single – but because of it.
De Paulo draws on her research expertise, as well as her own experience as a single woman, to demonstrate how choosing to be single can provide confidence, strength and deep fulfilment. With advice on topics including solitude, freedom, intimacy, children and societal pressure, Single at Heart addresses misconceptions about single life and gives you the tools and self-knowledge to stand up for what is right for you.
About the author
Dr Bella De Paulo is an acclaimed social scientist, author and leading expert on single life. She lectures internationally and has been featured in The New York Times, Time, the Atlantic and the Guardian. She is currently an academic affiliate at the University of California.