Quirkyalone

About the Book

Praise for Quirkyalone

“Cagen is up to something that could be as important for women (and men) as The Feminine Mystique was years ago: We aren’t just halves of couples; we are distinct individuals—as complete and potentially happy alone as we are with our families and lovers. Thank you, Sasha, for giving us this proud and thoughtful declaration of independence!”–Barbara Ehrenreich, author of Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America

“Ahh, the single life. Can it ever be as fulfilling as married life. or divorced life? The quirkyalones argue it can be all that and more.”—Anderson Cooper

“Bachelorettes = out, quirkyalones = in”—Washington Post

“Exhorts singles to ‘resist the tyranny of coupledom.’”—New York Times

“Fun, inspirational and provocative, this book is the perfect antidote to the Valentine’s-inspired coupling craze.”—Publisher’s Weekly

Overview & What to Expect
Some books are silly. Some books are serious. Quirkyalone: A Manifesto for Uncompromising Romantics is both. It’s the rare coffee-table (or bathroom) book that makes you smile and think. A treasure trove of fun, laughs, and endless questions to ask yourself, Quirkyalone is a bible for all who reject archaic notions of romantic relationships.

The book is loaded with individual voices of people who are constructing new approaches to life and love. Don’t expect to find linear narrative or cliched self-help lingo. We have made every effort to let quirkyalones speak for themselves. The book is teeming with individual voices and personal stories. Every page is a treat, with juicy pop culture references, mad libs, personal stories, how-to guides, quizzes, and more.

Quirkyalone is always there for you. It’s the album that sounds good ten years after you buy it. It’s like a mix tape: No matter what mood you are in, you can find a song that speaks to you.

It’s a resource to share with your friends, your parents, your co-workers, or your partner (if you have one)—especially friends and relatives who have been wondering (all these years) what is up with you. No matter what category you fall under (quirkyalone, quirkytogether, quirkyslut, or quirkyobserver), this book will make you see the world through a different lens.

Want to learn more about the quirkyalone way of life? Quirkyalone examines:

* Le quirkyslut!
* Adult best-friendship: Having significant others (note the plural) over a lifetime
* Loneliness vs. Solitude
* Romantic obsession: the dark side of the quirkyalone’s romantic personality
* When Setting Is Not An Option
* Quirkyalones Throughout History: A Timeline

To be clear (just in case you thought you were reading about The Surrendered Single or The Rules), Quirkyalone does not provide:

* The magic formula for the husband-hunt

Quirkyalone has been translated and released in Brazil, Denmark, and Germany. In the U.S., Quirkyalone is available at bookstores nationwide and on Amazon.