Conversations on Love. With Philippa Perry, Dolly Alderton, Roxane Gay, Stephen Grosz, Esther Perel,

After years of feeling that love was elusive, journalist Natasha Lunn embarked on a journey to explore how relationships develop and change throughout life. She consulted authors and experts to gather insights from their experiences, while also reflecting on her own. She pondered questions like: How do we discover love? How do we nurture and maintain it? And how do we cope when it fades away? In her book, "Conversations on Love," she began unraveling these mysteries. Philippa Perry discussed falling in love gradually, while Dolly Alderton focused on vulnerability. Stephen Grosz explored the acceptance of change, and Candice Carty-Williams examined friendship. Lisa Taddeo delved into the solitude of loss, Diana Evans reflected on parenthood, Emily Nagoski discussed the science of sex, Alain de Botton considered the psychology of solitude, and Esther Perel addressed unrealistic expectations. Roxane Gay pondered redefining romance, and many others contributed their perspectives.This beautifully intricate book covers various facets of love. Pandora Sykes, the Sunday Times bestselling author, praised it as a "gorgeous, richly layered" work where every page is likely to offer wisdom to comfort and strengthen one's spirit. The Evening Standard described it as "hopeful and uplifting," suggesting that it broadens and deepens one's understanding of love. The Times praised the book's tenderness, noting that it inspires the reader to highlight insightful passages. Refinery29 emphasized its emotional impact, likely to evoke both laughter and tears, making it a book you'd recommend to friends. The Observer highlighted its exploration of diverse expressions of love, from romance and parenting to friendship and grief. Dr. Kathryn Mannix, also a Sunday Times bestselling author, expressed her desire for everyone she cares about to read this enlightening book.