Reconnected: How 7 Screen-Free Weeks with Monks and Amish Farmers Helped Me Recover the Lost Art of Being Human

by Carlos Whittaker

Overview

In the summer of 2022, author and speaker Carlos Whittaker spent seven weeks entirely screen free, splitting his time between a monastery, an Amish farm, and home with his family. Blending the inspiring story of this experiment with practical guidance, Whittaker reveals how you can reset your relationship with screens and step into a life of real connection.

Not many people have the opportunity to spend weeks entirely devoid of phone and computer screens, but Whittaker's radical, screen-free experiment yields hope and wisdom to everyone who has felt the loneliness, low-key despair, and paradoxical disconnectedness that accompanies the always-on, always-plugged-in nature of modern life.

Readers who take this journey with Whittaker will

• learn how to cut through the divisive, polarizing effects of social media and build real community, even with people who are very different from them;
• rediscover the joy of noticing and savoring the beauty of the world beyond their phone screens;
• remember how experiencing boredom, solitude, and even getting lost (all but eradicated by smartphones) can bring opportunities for new discoveries about themselves and the world around them; and
• reset their relationship with screens and social media forever.

Blending wisdom from the past, practices of intentionality and community, and Whittaker's engaging communication style that has led to the explosive growth of his social media presence over the past few years, this book is a compelling story, a guide for resetting your life in a tech-saturated world, and an invitation into the connection and community that feels so elusive today.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781400246465
Publisher:	Nelson, Thomas, Inc.
Publication date:	09/10/2024
Pages:	240
Sales rank:	37,668
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.38(h) x (d)

About the Author

Carlos Whittaker is a bestselling author, speaker, worship leader, moment maker, spider killer, and hope dealer. He has been on the leadership team for Catalyst and he speaks at some of the largest churches in the country every year including Fresh Life Church, Embrace Church, Central Christian Church, and North Point Church, among many others. In addition, he speaks at large conferences, boutique events, and corporate seminars including events such as Orange Conference, Catalyst Conference, Chick-fil-A Staff, Designer Vaca, MomCon (MOPS), Experience Conference, The Orange Tour, and many more.

Carlos is also the host of the popular Human Hope Podcast, which now has 45 episodes hosted by the That Sounds Fun Network, led by author Annie F. Downs. This year, the Human Hope Podcast passed the 1 million downloads mark, and it continues to garner more listeners and fans every day. Carlos is also a People's Choice Award winner, social media maven, publicity pro, and he currently spends the majority of his time writing books and speaking on stages all around the world. Today, Carlos, his wife Heather, and their children live in Nashville, Tennessee. Carlos blogs and podcasts at CarlosWhittaker.com.

Editorial Reviews

Playful. Readable. Utterly profound. You should read this book, for your soul's sake.

John Eldredge

In a world where our phones and screens distract us more than we'd like to admit, I love that my friend Carlos did this fascinating experiment to give us the proof we need: The life we want isn't found in front of a screen. With his witty and timely wisdom, he helps us find new ways to enjoy life by establishing healthy limits so screen time won't be our lifeline any longer. This book is a must read!

#1 New York Times bestselling author and president Lysa TerKeurst

I love this book. It shows the damage from our overconnected society and the power of disconnecting in a personal, fascinating, funny, and insightful way. I highly recommend it.

Daniel G. Amen