Emma John
Self Contained: Scenes from a single life
Self Contained: Scenes from a single life
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Emma John's memoir, "Self-Contained," is a hilarious and unflinching exploration of being single in her 40s, addressing why the world only views a woman as complete when she is no longer a single figure. It captures the challenges of being lifelong single, such as sharing a twin room on a group holiday and realizing that singleness may not be a temporary arrangement.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 304 pages
Publication date: 17 March 2022
Publisher: Octopus Publishing Group
Emma John's Self Contained is a hilarious and unflinching memoir that explores the complexities of being single in her 40s. The book challenges the societal expectations of single women and explores what it means to be alone when everyone else is not. John shares her experiences of sharing a twin room with someone she's never met on a group holiday, as well as coming to the realization that her singleness may not be a temporary arrangement, but rather a lifelong commitment to herself.
The book is an exploration of being lifelong single and what happens if you don't meet the right person, don't settle down with the wrong person, and realize the biggest commitment is to yourself. John's writing is searingly self-aware and sharply funny, blowing the cliches about being a single woman apart with unforgettable originality.
Reviews of Self Contained have been overwhelmingly positive. Hadley Freeman praised the book for its honesty, vulnerability, and great qualities, stating that it made her well up twice. Eva Wiseman also praised the book, stating that it was honest, vulnerable, and all those great things.
Self Contained is a must-read for anyone who has ever felt alone in their singleness, or for anyone who wants to explore the complexities of being single in a society that often judges and stigmatizes it. John's writing is witty, relatable, and thought-provoking, and her memoir will leave readers laughing, crying, and feeling empowered.
Weight: 262g
Dimension: 128 x 196 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781914240126
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