{"product_id":"honjok-the-art-of-living-alone-9781859064597","title":"Honjok: The Art of Living Alone","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHonjok\u003c\/i\u003e is the South Korean term for loners and for those who undertake activities alone.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Living and being alone is a growing, global phenomenon fed in part by the isolation that social media and technology can bring and by more people opting to remain single.\u003c\/p\u003e This beautiful and timely book analyzes the trend and its cultural and historical context. It explains the difference between lonely and alone; assesses how much alone time is beneficial to different people - whether introverts of extroverts; examines the benefits of embracing alone time for self discovery, building self worth and inner strength and looks at different acts of solitude that can be nurtured to help foster happiness and fulfilment. Giving practical and psychological support, this book will help those embarking on their solo adventure to embrace independence with confidence.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTai, Crystal:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCrystal Tai\u003c\/b\u003e is a Chinese-Canadian journalist who writes about global movements and trends. She has worked with the \u003ci\u003eSouth China Morning Post\u003c\/i\u003e in Hong Kong, and has covered South Korea as an independent journalist writing for \u003ci\u003eQuartz, Monocle, Wallpaper, \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eLonely Planet\u003c\/i\u003e. Crystal grew up in Canada, and enjoys travelling on her own across Asia and the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHealey, Francie:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrancie Healey\u003c\/b\u003e is a clinical counsellor. Her undergraduate degree was in sociology and her specific area of interest is in self-worth, empowerment and healthy relationships.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Orange Hippo!","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50482409865490,"sku":"9781859064597","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_615b053d-aa0d-430d-90db-691403147f86.jpg?v=1730344142","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/honjok-the-art-of-living-alone-9781859064597","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}