In an era where we have never been more connected, yet so distanced from one another, psychiatrist Tormod Huseby explores in this insightful book why so many struggle with intimacy, belonging, and genuine connection today.

Statistics show that loneliness is a major health risk, affecting seven out of ten students and nearly two million adults. Writing with warmth and wisdom, Huseby explores the many forms this difficult emotion can take: lonely in a crowd, loneliness in transitions, existential loneliness, loneliness in togetherness, or the feeling of standing alone in a competitive, materialistic society.

This book is for anyone who wants to understand loneliness, overcome the shame of feeling isolated, and better understand our modern society.

Drawing on his many years as a therapist, Huseby shows how feeling lonely actually connects us to the world’s largest community. Through fresh perspectives, he guides us toward building stronger relationships and finding our way back to what we long for most: to belong.