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hanslynam's review against another edition
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
3.5
stella_and_the_sea's review against another edition
3.0
Audiobook provided by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. (RTC)
jcreads85's review against another edition
informative
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
3.5
3.5 ⭐️ May be higher a second time through, and definitely if i get my hands on a written/digital copy. There were just so many “to-dos” and “try this” moments along with suggestions in general that I found the audio, while thought provoking and leaning to invoking a state of insightful self evaluation, did make it hard to take immediate action. I think I’d have to do a reread with intention, a notebook nearby. Also had great quotes I’d love to grab. And she referenced other works and people who may be good to follow up on later.
I’d suggest this book to anyone looking to unplug or who is just feeling a bit of “ick” about the state of the online, especially social media”, culture. I love the idea behind the message of developing deeper connections, forming real communities, and practicing active listening. That we all can use a break, even from ourselves.
But I also appreciated that she didn’t slam the internet, use of phones, etc.; it’s about a balance and defining boundaries. Perhaps, most importantly, serves as a reminder that most of what we see and read needs to be done with an understanding that it may be curated for a specific image and not always taken at face value.
So, don’t feed your FOMO too much or take everything so serious. If you can take things more lightly, not life or death, you may just survive the trolls and be a better advocate for self and others. And better able to brush the ugly aside when you need to be taking care of your mental wellbeing.
I’d suggest this book to anyone looking to unplug or who is just feeling a bit of “ick” about the state of the online, especially social media”, culture. I love the idea behind the message of developing deeper connections, forming real communities, and practicing active listening. That we all can use a break, even from ourselves.
But I also appreciated that she didn’t slam the internet, use of phones, etc.; it’s about a balance and defining boundaries. Perhaps, most importantly, serves as a reminder that most of what we see and read needs to be done with an understanding that it may be curated for a specific image and not always taken at face value.
So, don’t feed your FOMO too much or take everything so serious. If you can take things more lightly, not life or death, you may just survive the trolls and be a better advocate for self and others. And better able to brush the ugly aside when you need to be taking care of your mental wellbeing.
rebeccasche's review
3.0
Nice read about a very important and contemporary topic. Emma Gannons writing style is easy to read and quite catchy. Due to its small size, it lacks some depth and feels shallow at times.
catrinlj's review against another edition
hopeful
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
4.0
My first audiobook, a new medium for me (I know I’m very late to this party!). Emma reads her book clearly and with warmth. A number of prompts for personal reflection were included, which may have worked better for me if I was reading a physical copy (or at the very least not occupied with driving whilst listening to it!) so I didn’t manage to respond to many of these but I can see how they could work to help you step back and think more carefully about your digital life. I enjoyed the elements linked to building your community and the idea that ‘community is not a place, but a feeling, a set of relationships’.
bootman's review
5.0
This is the first book I’ve read by Emma Gannon, and I became an instant fan of her writing. She has a great style of writing that’s very conversational, and I really enjoy that type of writing. As far as the subject matter goes, Gannon writes about something that I can relate to, which is being a millennial and growing up seeing the internet explode. She writes about how “disconnected” we are due to social media and technology, and gives a lot of practical and actionable advice for living a better life in the online age.
Personally, I’ve read countless books about how social media has made us more disconnected than ever. So, there was a lot of information and research that I was well aware of. But, where this book stands out is Gannon’s nuanced approach to the topic. She doesn’t stand on some high ground saying that social media is the devil and we need to eliminate it. She recognizes the benefits but recommends we use it in moderation and recognize certain feelings that arise as a result of regularly using social media.
If social media drives you nuts, makes you depressed, anxious, or afraid of being canceled this is a great book that you should check out. It’s fairly short, and you’ll most likely gain some value from it.
Personally, I’ve read countless books about how social media has made us more disconnected than ever. So, there was a lot of information and research that I was well aware of. But, where this book stands out is Gannon’s nuanced approach to the topic. She doesn’t stand on some high ground saying that social media is the devil and we need to eliminate it. She recognizes the benefits but recommends we use it in moderation and recognize certain feelings that arise as a result of regularly using social media.
If social media drives you nuts, makes you depressed, anxious, or afraid of being canceled this is a great book that you should check out. It’s fairly short, and you’ll most likely gain some value from it.
nephelila's review
4.0
I was really excited to read this book as I've been spending a lot of time on the internet as a content creator. And I was right! It offers a really good insight on why we might be *a little bit* addicted to the internet and the world of social media and how to reconnect with our daily lives. It definitely has benefited me and if you're looking for something to help you understand more about how it all might affect our lifestyle and why it's important to remember it's like another little world of our own we can make better use of, this book is perfect! The author makes excellent points and you know what I love most about it? It's not judgemental!
emsprincex's review against another edition
3.0
Some good thinking points about how we use our social media