Finally, personal space may also reflect interpersonal attraction. As Hebel and Retnzch (2022) found, our chosen physical proximity also appears to reflect how much we like others.

In a world where personal space is often a precious commodity, ... with outdoor recreation generating $459.8 billion in consumer spending in the United States alone in 2019. ...

Javier Zamora's book, as touching as it is sad, and as full of hope and kindness as it is harrowing, is the kind of narrative that manages to bring a huge debate down to a very personal space.