"On My Own looks at the joy, pain, and necessity of living solo in a society that still views unattached women as spinsters and old maids... An engaging read, [it] empowers more than it prescribes... the ideas here are important and Falk presents them with a comforting combination of analysis and empathy"

—Body & Soul Q: Aren't men likely to be put off by the idea of a woman capable of being "on her own?"

A: Some men may feel uncomfortable at first when they realize that the woman they are in a relationship with also takes pleasure in being alone—that she doesn't "depend" on him to feel good about herself. Most, however, soon enjoy the rewards of a relationship that is based on their partner's inner strength and autonomy rather than neediness. Men are also fathers. Surely the father of a daughter wants her to feel good about herself in or out of a relationship.     (3 of 8)