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After decades of affluence, we’re busy renovating our homes, buffing and botoxing our bodies and losing ourselves in passive entertainment and shopping, as depression and anxiety soar. And with the arrival of Netflix and Uber Eats, there’s less and less incentive to leave home. Could our constant need for connection be messing with our brains? Is this why we’re losing our ability to strike up a conversation with anyone we don’t know? And given that so many of our kids lack one-on-one attention and regular touch, are we raising this new generation to be profoundly lonely?
Right now, many of our relationships at home and at work, as well as in our communities, are struggling. What, then, are the best ways back to belonging, and what might a more engaged community look like?
After decades of affluence, we’re busy renovating our homes, buffing and botoxing our bodies and losing ourselves in passive entertainment and shopping, as depression and anxiety soar. And with the arrival of Netflix and Uber Eats, there’s less and less incentive to leave home. Could our constant need for connection be messing with our brains? Is this why we’re losing our ability to strike up a conversation with anyone we don’t know? And given that so many of our kids lack one-on-one attention and regular touch, are we raising this new generation to be profoundly lonely?
Right now, many of our relationships at home and at work, as well as in our communities, are struggling. What, then, are the best ways back to belonging, and what might a more engaged community look like?
Maggie Hamilton explores our growing loneliness with care and rigour, and proposes practical solutions and an uplifting vision to combat the increasing social isolation in our families and communities.
Writer, teacher and publisher Maggie Hamilton gives regular talks, lectures and workshops throughout Australia and New Zealand; writes for magazines; and is a keen observer of social trends. She has a Masters in English Literature, a passion for the art of living meaningfully, and is a regular media commentator. Christopher Brown is an Australian actor and director who has worked consistently on stage and screen for nearly two decades since graduating from Melbourne’s VCA Drama School. Some of his television credits include lead roles in Sit Down Shut Up, High Flyers and Shortland Street and guest roles in Lowdown, Rush, Satisfaction, City Homicide, Blue Heelers and Stingers. His film roles include an award-winning performance as the lead role in the New Zealand feature film Orphans and Angels.
'When We Become Strangers encapsulates the workings of our modern
world. It’s an intuitive read, examining issues of our time,
consumerism, loneliness, social media fixation, greed and the rule
of technology on our kids.'
*Lisa Friedlander, Sales and Leadership Coach*
'Maggie has again, done what she does best, placed a microscope
over modern society and looked closely at who, what and how we are
... When We Become Strangers is a book every person should
read.'
*Andrew Line, Creator/Director, The Rite Journey*
'Maggie restores hope and gives simple, practical steps we can all
take to feel safe and connected, as we build a new way of living
and turn around the estrangement we all feel.'
*Katrina Cavanough, CEO, The Kindness on Purpose Movement*
'I loved this book. An invaluable roadmap for envisioning a new
society that builds connection back into community ...'
*Aimee Davies, author of Imperfect*
'Social researcher and speaker Maggie Hamilton takes an intelligent
look at how Western culture discourages connecting with others.
Though we evolved to be part of a tribe, prosperity and technology
have allowed us to become too independent, to stay home and hire
others for tasks we used to share with neighbors. Fellow Australian
Christopher Brown performs with earnest respect for the author's
ideas and a humble sort of vocal confidence. He doesn't miss a
phrase as he glides through the richly illustrated chapters,
brightening the author's observations and advice. Hamilton's reach
and wisdom are extensive as she examines today's workplaces,
neighborhoods, families, and schools. Enabled by our ability to buy
whatever we need, our growing narcissism and overcontrol of our
lives keep us from relaxing and enjoying others.'
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