The Politics of Lonely: Book Launch & Friendship Forum
Sat, Oct 24, 5:00 p.m. · The Grove · 18 Louisa Street, Unit 280, Ottawa
Literary · Free
A book launch and community conversation about friendship, with author Lee Arden joined by Alexis Shotwell and Adrienne Row-Smith. Why is it hard to make and keep friends as an adult? Even if you finally find time to see each other, can you connect more deeply than just catching up over coffee? Widespread loneliness reflects a world of crappy jobs and unaffordable housing that makes it almost impossible to have close, interwoven friendships. A dwindling social safety net takes a toll on us and on our relationships. Through interviews, research and personal narrative, the book shows how people build tight connections despite austere conditions. Free; registration is not required. Held at The Grove (note: the venue changed from the originally announced location). Run as a fundraiser for t