Are You Lonesome? Stories and Lessons for Personal Transformation

In a world overflowing with connections, why do so many of us still feel unseen, unheard, and utterly alone?

Are You Lonesome? invites you to explore this silent epidemic of loneliness through six powerful stories that reflect the invisible battles that many people face. Whether it’s the absence of friendship, intimacy, guidance or moral support, each story reveals an emotional void that can leave us adrift, even in the company of others. But this is not just a book of stories. It’s a mirror and a map. Blending poignant fiction with deeply personal reflections and practical strategies, this book offers readers a unique framework to identify and heal six distinct manifestations of isolation.

Before becoming a full-time author, Aritra Sarkar spent many years in the corporate world. He worked for two years in marketing research at The Wall Street Journal in New York (1999–2001) and then spent a decade working on corporate strategy at the ABP group in Kolkata. In 2014, he rolled up his sleeves and became an entrepreneur, launching MeVero, the world’s first passion-based social networking platform. Aritra has currently focused all his energies into literary pursuits and spiritual growth. He is an NYU graduate and is passionate about tennis, fitness, travelling, books and movies.