Together
Loneliness, Health and What Happens When We Find Connection
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Profile Books Ltd
Published:7th Jan '21
Should be back in stock very soon
This paperback is available in another edition too:
- Hardback£20.00(9781788162777)
In Together, Dr. Vivek Murthy addresses the loneliness epidemic and offers practical solutions for fostering meaningful connections in our lives.
In Together, Dr. Vivek Murthy, former Surgeon General of the United States, delves into the pressing issue of loneliness, which has reached epidemic proportions in our increasingly connected world. While technology has made it easier to communicate, many individuals find themselves feeling isolated and disconnected from meaningful relationships. Murthy's insights reveal the profound impact of loneliness on our mental and physical health, highlighting the urgency of addressing this crisis. He draws on his experiences and conversations with various individuals, from healthcare professionals to community members, to explore the roots of loneliness and its far-reaching consequences.
The book emphasizes that loneliness is not merely a personal struggle but a societal challenge that affects us all. Murthy articulates how feelings of isolation can lead to significant health issues, including anxiety, depression, and even physical ailments. Through compelling narratives and research, Together illustrates how fostering genuine human connections can serve as a powerful antidote to loneliness. Murthy encourages readers to recognize the importance of community and the simple yet transformative ways we can cultivate relationships in our lives.
Ultimately, Together serves as both a wake-up call and a guide, urging us to prioritize human connection in a world that often promotes disconnection. By sharing practical strategies and inspiring stories, Murthy empowers readers to take action, reminding us that building a more connected society is essential for our collective well-being. The call to create connections is more urgent now than ever, making this book a vital read for anyone seeking to understand and combat the loneliness epidemic.
Fascinating, moving and essential reading -- Atul Gawande
Together stands with Atul Gawande's classic, Being Mortal. -- Malcolm Gladwell
This book is a gift for us all. -- Susan Cain, author * Quiet *
Compassionate and thought-provoking * Spectator *
Powerful ... cogent and compassionate -- Siddhartha Mukherjee, author * The Emperor of All Maladies *
Brilliant ... exactly what the doctor ordered. -- Angela Duckworth, author * Grit *
The most important book you'll read this year. -- Daniel H. Pink, author of 'When' and 'Drive'
Moving and well-evidenced ... shows how the deadly effects take hold and what we can all do to defeat this scourge of modern society. -- Lord Richard Layard, author * Happiness *
A welcome beacon towards meaningful connection -- Arianna Huffington
If we could put Together in a capsule, it would be a blockbuster drug. -- Dan Buettner, National Geographic Fellow and Bestselling author of * The Blue Zones *
With a compelling narrative, rigorous evidence, and a timely call to action, this book is a good omen for our mental health and social well-being. -- Adam Grant, bestselling author of ORIGINALS and GIVE AND TAKE
Brilliantly diagnoses what ails us in our personal lives and in society, and offers a prescription for enriching each other's lives - and our own. -- Daniel Goleman, author * Emotional Intelligence *
Profound, empathic, ultra-savvy ... This book is a balm and an inspiration just to read -- Jon Kabat-Zinn, founder of MBSR, author of Full Catastrophe Living
Vivek Murthy brings his medical expertise, his considerable travels and his intellectual curiosity to explore what is clearly a new frontier -- Abraham Verghese, author * Cutting for Stone *
We need Murthy's book now more than ever. -- David A. Kessler, author of bestsellers 'The End of Overeating', 'Capture', and 'Fast Carbs, Slow Carbs'.
A New Scientist 'Don't Miss' pick * New Scientist *
What shines through most of all is the humanity. This, you can tell, is a man who practises what he preaches, who isn't afraid to expose his own vulnerability and who understands that kindness, like charity, starts at home. ... We also see in this inspirational book: the radical, transformative, creative power of compassion and hope. * The Times *
Here's a book with much to say about our current trials of disconnection. ... In this engrossing book, Murthy offers solutions and inspiring case histories. * Daily Mirror *
Engrossing... the scope of the book is impressive... Together makes a compelling case that we must maintain our collective capacity for connection long after we have vanquished the virus * Sunday Express *
ISBN: 9781788162784
Dimensions: 196mm x 128mm x 32mm
Weight: 260g
352 pages
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