Description
Book SynopsisLoneliness and connection are not enemies, rather two facets of everyone’s life. We just need to get to know them. That’s especially true of loneliness, so that, far from being oppressive or a threat, it can become an opportunity or a learning point. Through loneliness we can learn to bond with ourselves and with others. Far from consuming our self-esteem or wearing us out, aloneness can prove an ally in the exciting and complicated battles of life. All we need to do is to discern the heart song of loneliness, so we can learn how to guide our emotions to cope with it. This heart song consists of our acceptance and desire, our lucidity and awareness, our memory and hope, our faith and inner turmoil. All of that is in this book: loneliness and connection. Silence and music.
Trade Review'a wonderful and fruitful book, which can be recommended warmly’
* The Irish Catholic *
‘...presents loneliness as a great opportunity to hear God speaking and to know oneself and others’
* Intercom *
‘this book sparkles...the authors style brings hope and consolation...there’s something in these pages for everyone’
* Africa magazine *
‘perceptive and moving book...a good choice for a parish reading group’
* The Way *
‘[Olaizola’s] style is eloquent and lyrical and is a joy to read. He uses images and metaphors very effectively. I recommend this book to all
* Search Journal *
‘This is a book with incredible reach and depth, offering guidance to those of all ages and all walks of life.’
* The Pastoral Review *
