Goodbye Phone, Hello World: 60 Ways to Disconnect from Tech and Reconnect to Joy
By (Author) Paul Greenberg
Illustrated by Emiliano Ponzi
Chronicle Books
Chronicle Books
10th November 2020
United States
General
Non Fiction
158.1
Hardback
128
Width 121mm, Height 184mm, Spine 19mm
270g
For anyone who needs a break from their phone, this book is a rousing call to reclaim the precious hours lost to screen time (1,400 hours per year for the average person) and reconnect to lifes enduring pleasures: friendship, family, romance, laughter, food, books, music, sleep, nature, art, and so much more. With wit, wisdom, and warmth, bestselling author Paul Greenberg presents 65 bite-size, device-free activities scientifically proven to promote true happiness, including practices for connection, mindfulness, conversation, creativity, and well-being. Presented in a petite, phone-like case and brimming with colourful, meditative artwork, this collection of life-affirming exercises is an uplifting gift or self-purchase to reach for in place of a phone.
Paul Greenbergis a bestselling American author whose work focuses on food and environmental issues. His 2010 book, Four Fish: The Future of the Last Wild Foodwas a New York Timesbestseller and won the James Beard Award for Writing and Literature in 2011. He is a frequent contributor to the New York Timesand has appeared on Fresh Air, Dr. Oz, PBS, CNN, the BBC, and more. He is based in New York City.