Everyone spends at least part of life alone.
From community, meals and celebrations, to work, housing, aging and how we use our time and money, life looks different when you're single and living without a partner.
And more of us seem to stay single longer.
One-third of European Union households were single person in 2016.
Men outnumber women in China by millions.
How does this affect Christians?
During an 18-month trip around the world and across the United States, Anna Broadway visited dozens of churches and parishes to learn what it takes for Christian singles to thrive. Readers call the result, Solo Planet, “a book about singleness and Christianity for everyone.”
Scope of Research
All Christian traditions: Catholic, Protestant and Orthodox
All ages and all reasons for singleness
Across six continents: Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, South and North America, as well as the Middle East and Central America
From May 2018 to November 2019, Anna:
Visited 41 countries across six continents
Interviewed more than 300 people in one-on-one or group conversations
Worked with dozens of churches, pastors and priests
Ways to Support the Global Singleness Project
Buy the book. See options here, including a special opportunity for Alaskans.
Review the book, once you’ve read it.
Encourage your church to read it — with reflection questions and a discussion guide, Solo Planet is perfect for groups of all types and demographics. During summer 2024, Anna will offer signed bookplates and some of the sourdough starter from her trip to all churches or individuals who buy five or more copies.