Everybody
A Book About Freedom
(Author) Olivia LaingThe author of The Lonely City takes readers on an ambitious investigation into the body in the twentieth century, using the life of the renegade psychoanalyst Wilhelm Reich to chart an electrifying course through the great freedom movements of the era, from gay rights and sexual liberation to feminism and the civil-rights movement.
Olivia Laing
Olivia Laing is a British writer known for her insightful and introspective non-fiction works. She is best known for her critically acclaimed book "The Lonely City: Adventures in the Art of Being Alone" which explores the experience of loneliness through the lens of art and culture. Laing's writing style is lyrical and deeply personal, blending memoir with cultural criticism. She has made significant contributions to the genre of creative non-fiction, infusing her work with empathy and intellectual rigor. Laing's work has resonated with readers around the world, sparking conversations about mental health, identity, and the human experience.