One: Living as One and Loving it

by Victoria Alexander

"One is a celebration of individuality and life. Author Victoria Alexander writes with humour and wisdom about the importance of believing in and valuing ourselves. She reminds us to trust in ourselves, try things on for size, take risks and ask for what we want - after all, we might just get it. At its heart, this beautifully layered collection of stories, quotes, reflections and evocative images is about the power of choice and about enjoying life, with all its shifts and changes. Its message is accept who you are and who you can be, whether you live alone, or whether you are one of many. From Victoria 'One is an affirmation of self. A book about living as one and loving it. My photographs are from everywhere, all over, and mixed up to remind you and me that we are all one. Wherever we're from. Wherever we may be going. We all share a desire to find contentment. My hope is that you too know we have one thing in a need to be able to count on ourselves.' "

260 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2010

About the author

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Reviews

[B the BookAddict · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another reviewer used the words "visually stunning" and I must concur with her assessment. Yet another called it "a great coffee table book" and that's it where my copy has sat for the last nine months or so. It is so pleasing, so rewarding to pick this book up at various moments and flick through it. The layout is superb and very easy on the eyes. While I usually do not indulge in life affirming texts, Alexander's prose is indeed a feast for your emotional state. 3.75 ★

[Sonya Madden · Rating 5 out of 5]

Visually this book is stunning. I enjoyed diving into the amazing graphics and layout. I keep this book on top of my shelf to look at for inspiration every now and then :)

[Deborah Davis · Rating 3 out of 5]

I thought some of the words in this book were not well sourced to be a guide. I guess we all have credentials to write our own lives. What I really loved about this book were the elements to put your own ephemera in. I think it would have been much better if it had been set up and explained at the beginning as a book to use in a certain way with pockets and places. I would love to know how other people actually used this book. I have always wanted a book with openings and areas to make it your own.

[Nola · Rating 4 out of 5]

Have fallen in love with the author's writing and photographs. This whole book makes sense.

[Lynda · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love this book even though I am not a single! You can pick it up at any time and read a few pages. I find it inspirational and I love the way is has been presented like a journal and scrap book. I leave it on the coffee table for my visitors to browse also. Some incredible individual stories of people the author, Victoria, has come across in her life. I have found myself sharing these stories when talking to friends and students I teach. A great book for people who don't have a lot of time to read or who like to read in short bursts. Beautiful pictures of random moments in life. Love it.

[Lauren · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good book overall and has a good message. I found myself being board at times and not wanting to read sections of it because they could get boring. Others may like it more, I think it could be better though.

[Gillian Conway · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very inspirational & grounding & I am not a 'One'. Lovely tactile textured 'go to' book

[Manuel · Rating 3 out of 5]

I never ended or properly started with this book.

I just passed it to a friend of mine living in Edinburgh. I hope she finished it.

[Laura Macdonald · Rating 4 out of 5]

A beautiful and inspirational book, however I suspect it's more suited to dipping in to rather than reading it cover to cover as I did.

[Lauren · Rating 5 out of 5]

The perfect companion for every situation. Not only
Is it filled with beautiful images from all over the world but it leaves you feeling refreshed and at peace with yourself.