Buck Up Little Buckaroo Author:Mary Ellen Edmunds Whether by circumstance or by choice, everyone in the world experiences loneliness at one time or another. It may be the loneliness of an unfamiliar environment, of feeling excluded or misunderstood, of neglect, or even the loneliness of responsibility. But while the causes and types of loneliness are different for each of us, there are some pra... more »ctical strategies and not- so- practical strategies that can help us cope. Popular author Mary Ellen Edmunds addresses this topic with her trademark mix of sensitivity and humor, identifying some common misconceptions and offering some surprising ideas to consider (Are you relying more on technology than relationships?). Chapters such as The Gift of Friendship, The Blessing of Solitude, and When All Else Fails address the topic in an upbeat and positive way. With insights and ideas from the silly to the sublime, this is a book that readers of all ages and stages of life will enjoy. Mary Ellen Edmunds is a popular presenter at BYU Women s Conference, BYU Education Week, and women s groups throughout the country.« less