Today's Featured Book:
Together: The Healing Power of Human Connection in a Sometimes Lonely World
by Vivek H. Murthy, M.D.
Genre: Nonfiction
Published: April 7, 2020
Page Count: 352 pages
Summary:
Humans are social creatures: In this simple and obvious fact lies both the problem and the solution to the current crisis of loneliness. In his groundbreaking book, the 19th surgeon general of the United States Dr. Vivek Murthy makes a case for loneliness as a public health concern: a root cause and contributor to many of the epidemics sweeping the world today from alcohol and drug addiction to violence to depression and anxiety. Loneliness, he argues, is affecting not only our health, but also how our children experience school, how we perform in the workplace, and the sense of division and polarization in our society.
My first day as a doctor began one bright June morning when I walked through the doors of Boston's Brigham and Women's Hospital.
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We might fake being happy and busy...Or we might pretend to be above the fray, so confident and self-sufficient that we don't care or need to connect...We might keep this up for months or even years. But such poses are exhausting, and the relationships that we form when pretending are inevitably disappointing.
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This is the book I've needed to read all my life.
I needed to read it when I moved to a new town just as I was about to start first grade.
I needed to read it when I started a new school in junior high.
I needed to read it that first year of college.
It explains so much for me. I am a person who needs social connection. Without it, I am that early human, alone on the Serengeti, fearful that death is about to come, on all sides, at any minute. I need social connection.
My full review includes lots of quotes from this book.
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November 21st - How many public libraries are in your area? Are they easy to get to? (submitted by Elizabeth @ Silver's Review)
The Houston Public Library has 40 locations. The Harris County Public Library has 26 locations. My county library system, the Brazoria County Library System, has 12. Fort Bend County Library System also has 12. Galveston County has 8 libraries.
That's a grand total of 98 libraries.Yes, I am delighted to be close to so many wonderful libraries.
Deb, this is exactly the type of book I love ❤️ to read, there is so much to learn, and we can benefit so much.
ReplyDeleteThe first line certainly draws you in.
ReplyDeleteOh wow! That's a lot! I thought I was doing good with the 10! Lol.
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This looks like an excellent book. I'm 50/50 on social connection. I love it with people I cherish and get antsy about it in crowds. I can work a crowd better than anyone but I don't like it. But I do love being with people dear to me. Maybe it's because I grew up as an only child and introvert!
ReplyDeleteNinety libraries?! That’s incredible — I can’t even imagine having that much access to books right in my region. What a dream for a reader! I think I’d spend half my weekends exploring new branches and finding hidden gems.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely lots of libraries in your area, Deb. Not as many in mine, but we do have a bunch. I have cards from three different library systems in our area and volunteer at one. Have a good weekend!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a book we could all profit from reading.
ReplyDeleteAmazing! Our county has 99 so we are similar!
ReplyDeleteHave a great week!
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This sounds like a fabulous book, Deb. I have learned to be happy with my own company, but I also enjoy spending time with good friends. I hope to continue gathering with friends in my later years. I understand that's when loneliness really kicks in for those living alone.
ReplyDeleteThat's an amazing amount of libraries, Deb!! We have two in our small county. We had seven, in addition to the University library, when we lived in Lincoln. I don't use mine nearly as often as I could, but I have so many books on my shelves yet to read.
This sounds like a book right up my alley! Thank you for highlighting it here.
ReplyDeleteI'm a loner, I don't need in person social interaction. But that's probably because of my personality disorder.
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