Friendaholic
Confessions of a Friendship Addict
(Autor) Elizabeth DayTHE NO.1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER, NOW WITH AN EXTRA CHAPTER! 'Essential reading' Guardian 'A joyful read' Sunday Times 'Disarmingly honest' Daily Mirror 'Bravely revealing' Bernardine Evaristo 'Filled with relatable insights' Daily Mail 'Funny, moving, helpful and true' Sathnam Sanghera 'A generous guide to a part of life every bit as crucial as romance' Observer As a society, there is a tendency to elevate romantic love. But what about friendships? Aren't they just as - if not more - important? So why is it hard to find the right words to express what these uniquely complex bonds mean to us? In this fascinating, insightful and uniquely moving book, Elizabeth Day embarks on a journey to find out. Friendaholic unpacks the significance and evolution of friendship from the ancient wisdom of Cicero to the modern curse of ghosting. How and why do we make friends? Is friendship an antidote to loneliness? How should we deal with a frenemy? And is it ok to end a friendship that has gone awry? Friendaholic examines what makes a 'good' friend and asks us what kind of friend we want to be - to each other but also to ourselves.
Elizabeth Day
Elizabeth Day is a British author, journalist, and broadcaster. She is known for her novels such as "Paradise City" and "The Party", which delve into themes of class, privilege, and moral ambiguity. Day's writing style is characterized by its incisive exploration of complex characters and relationships, as well as its sharp wit and keen observations of human behavior.
In addition to her novels, Day is a prolific journalist and has contributed to publications such as The Guardian, The Observer, and Vogue. She is also the host of the popular podcast "How To Fail", where she interviews guests about their failures and what they have learned from them.
Day's work has had a significant impact on contemporary literature, particularly in the realm of psychological fiction and social commentary. Her most famous work, "The Party", has been praised for its astute portrayal of the intricacies of friendship and the dark undercurrents that can exist within seemingly perfect lives. Elizabeth Day continues to be a prominent voice in the literary world, known for her insightful storytelling and compelling narratives.