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About The Book
“Invites us to imagine a life rooted in kinship, community, and the deep, enduring relationships we crave.” —Laura Danger, author of No More Mediocre
A transformative and warmhearted blend of memoir, psychology, and social science that reframes intimate relationships with practical steps to build community and combat the loneliness epidemic. Perfect for fans of When You Care and Big Friendship.
When we’re juggling a mountain of responsibilities on our own, it feels like there simply isn’t enough time to take care of ourselves, our families, and our to-do lists. Even when we’re partnered and surrounded by friends, we’re often too hesitate to ask for help. But to survive today’s age of overwork and precarity, we need to turn to our relationships for the support we need to stay afloat, whether it’s financial, emotional, or otherwise. So why don’t we?
Now writer and New Yorker cartoonist Sophie Lucido Johnson explores the importance of our closest relationships—beyond the typical nuclear family or casual friendship—and provides the tools you need to forge kinship: relationships built on emotional support, physical care, and shared resources. From asking for help on a grocery run, to choosing to have roommates later in life to combat loneliness, to living in modern day “mommunes” of single mothers sharing bills and responsibilities, Kin shows the vast range of kinship structures she and others are thriving in—and how to build your own community of support and change your life for the better.
Featuring personal stories and insights from psychologists and sociologists, “this bighearted book will make you want to reach out to those you already hold dear” (Tove Danovich, author of Under the Henfluence).
A transformative and warmhearted blend of memoir, psychology, and social science that reframes intimate relationships with practical steps to build community and combat the loneliness epidemic. Perfect for fans of When You Care and Big Friendship.
When we’re juggling a mountain of responsibilities on our own, it feels like there simply isn’t enough time to take care of ourselves, our families, and our to-do lists. Even when we’re partnered and surrounded by friends, we’re often too hesitate to ask for help. But to survive today’s age of overwork and precarity, we need to turn to our relationships for the support we need to stay afloat, whether it’s financial, emotional, or otherwise. So why don’t we?
Now writer and New Yorker cartoonist Sophie Lucido Johnson explores the importance of our closest relationships—beyond the typical nuclear family or casual friendship—and provides the tools you need to forge kinship: relationships built on emotional support, physical care, and shared resources. From asking for help on a grocery run, to choosing to have roommates later in life to combat loneliness, to living in modern day “mommunes” of single mothers sharing bills and responsibilities, Kin shows the vast range of kinship structures she and others are thriving in—and how to build your own community of support and change your life for the better.
Featuring personal stories and insights from psychologists and sociologists, “this bighearted book will make you want to reach out to those you already hold dear” (Tove Danovich, author of Under the Henfluence).
About The Author
Sally Blood
Sophie Lucido Johnson is an award-winning cartoonist and writer in Chicago. She is the author of Many Love and Dear Sophie, Love Sophie. She is a cartoonist for The New Yorker, and has been published in The New York Times, The Guardian, and elsewhere. She has chickens and bees.
Product Details
- Publisher: Atria Books (November 11, 2025)
- Length: 288 pages
- ISBN13: 9781668060674
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Raves and Reviews
"In Kin, Sophie Lucido Johnson weaves a tapestry of storytelling that feels both intimate and expansive, guiding us through the ways we've become isolated and how we can respond to our profound yearning for connection. With vulnerability and warmth, Sophie invites us to imagine a life rooted in kinship, community, and the deep, enduring relationships we crave.”—Laura Danger, author of No More Mediocre: A Call to Reimagine Our Relationships And Demand More
"This book not only diagnoses the problem, but it breaks down how to solve isolation and overwhelm with practical, grounded advice on how to build strong connections (and tolerate the ups and downs that come with any relationship) with neighbors, lovers, family, co-workers, and community."—Dean Spade, author of Love in a F*cked Up World
"Heartwarming, witty, and packed with useful information, Sophie Lucido Johnson’s Kin: The Future of Family is a must-read for anyone who feels like conventional familial expectations just don’t work for them. Read it cover to cover or jump around reading bits in various chapters, you are sure to be charmed by Johnson’s easy writing style and helpful ideas!" —Dr. Elisabeth Sheff, Author of The Polyamorists Next Door and Children in Polyamorous Families
"Sophie Lucido Johnson’s Kin models ways to find, cultivate, and deepen connections with people who aren’t romantic partners or family. Along the way, this bighearted book will make you want to reach out to those you already hold dear. Kin is the book I wish I could give to my younger self. Reading it now is the next best thing." —Tove Danovich, writer and author of Under the Henfluence: Inside the World of Backyard Chickens and the People Who Love Them
"An intriguing perspective on what makes a family."—Publishers Weekly
"Johnson reminds us that humans were never meant to raise children or experience life in isolation as she inspires all to take stock and connect." —Courtney Eathorne, Booklist
"A sensible, encouraging, and well-intentioned treatise on the importance of community."—Kirkus Reviews
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