"The Way of "Solitude": Seeking One's Own Place Where One Can Be "Their True Self"" Juntaro Oda Kobunsha Shinsho #JuntaroOda #Book #JapaneseLiterature/Essays #Solitude #WayOfLife ●Content Introduction Facing the death of his beloved son, the author, who experienced an undeniable sense of loss and sorrow, couldn't even bear the "solitude" of escaping solitude, and hid himself in even deeper solitude. He built his own hermitage in the deep mountains where wild animals roamed, and as he continued his solitary mountain life, the "seeds of salvation" began to sprout. Why do people seek solitude? Is it because of the latent desires unique to modern people who are too connected to others—"I want to be free," "I want to be myself"? Based on his own experiences and extensive interviews with people who practice a solitary way of life, the author explores the fundamental human desires and considers what it truly means to "live." This non-fiction work also has a practical aspect, conveying how to live away from the city during the COVID-19 pandemic.