The Three Secrets of Living Alone: Written for those, who, at an older age, have experienced the loss of love

by Phyllis Press

When the echo of one's heartbeat is the sole intimate companion, one is trapped within the confines of hollow loneliness, unable to communicate fears, yearnings and pain. The Three Secrets of Living Alone, written for seniors, reveals this lonely inner world and offers proven solutions to the silent suffering. This book silences the suffering. A crisp blueprint for managing the sorrow, the book illuminates the darkness seniors reluctantly enter at the intersection of aging, and, simultaneously, losing a partner. Struggling with the staggering vision of facing the future alone is a wrenching experience. The unique suffering requires unique assistance. The Three Secrets of Living Alone guides readers from the sorrowful beginnings through the process of renewal and recovery. In detailed steps it shows how to: eradicate loneliness, deal with uncertainty, face fears, regain independence, and find fulfillment.

102 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 5, 2019

Reviews

[Richard · Rating 3 out of 5]

A useful guide for widows and widowers as they make their way through the valley of grief and beyond. The author leads seminars on this topic and I imagine this book is a condensed version of her classes. Getting from loss to living comfortably alone is a journey of indeterminate length, but the guide provides a possible framework for your path. I think the word is “secrets” in the title is pure marketing-speak. I’d say “steps” or “stages” are more appropriate, but either of those might not sell as many books. Nevertheless, I’m grateful for this slim volume (that’s a good thing, because it’s focused) and I think it’s well worth reading for anyone dealing with life after a spouse dies.