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The Joy of Connections - by Ruth K Westheimer (Hardcover)

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  • In Dr. Ruth's final book, the iconic therapist offers an urgent guide to combating loneliness with 100 ways to increase connectivity right now, based on insights from her life story and her unparalleled career.
  • About the Author: Dr. Ruth K. Westheimer broke stigmas for more than forty years, beginning in the 1980s with her nationally syndicated radio show Sexually Speaking.
  • 176 Pages
  • Self Improvement, Personal Growth

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About the Book



"Long-beloved for breaking stigmas around sexual problems, Dr. Ruth has made it her new mission to help individuals break free from the bonds of hopelessness and isolation. We are social animals. We have a shared desire to connect and create lasting relationships with the people around us. But the heaviness of loneliness can make this feel impossible. Dr. Ruth ... tackles the subject with compassion and her trademark no-nonsense approach. She [and two colleagues provide] practical and creative strategies for finding friends, community, and intimacy. And it's anchored by Dr. Ruth's own story, from the horrific loneliness of losing her family in the Holocaust, to living in an orphanage, to rebuilding her life in America, working her way up from maid to world-renowned sex-therapist. With her tips on navigating family dynamics, developing a fulfilling social and romantic life, and using technology in healthy ways, you will find wisdom for any stage of life"--



Book Synopsis



In Dr. Ruth's final book, the iconic therapist offers an urgent guide to combating loneliness with 100 ways to increase connectivity right now, based on insights from her life story and her unparalleled career.

"Dr. Ruth's strategies are essential for building the kinds of bonds that will reduce loneliness and transform lives."--Gretchen Rubin, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Happiness Project

When Surgeon General Vivek Murthy sounded the alarm that loneliness "represents an urgent public health concern"--exacerbated by social media overuse, the residual effects of the pandemic, and the lack of meaningful relationships--trusted therapist Dr. Ruth K. Westheimer knew that her unique perspective and expertise could help. Long beloved for breaking stigmas around sexual problems, Dr. Ruth made it her mission to help individuals break free from the bonds of hopelessness and isolation.

We are social animals. We have a shared desire to connect and create lasting relationships with the people around us. But the heaviness of loneliness can make this feel impossible. Dr. Ruth, with Emmy Award-winning journalist Allison Gilbert and longtime collaborator Pierre Lehu, tackles the subject with compassion and her trademark no-nonsense approach. She provides practical and creative strategies for finding friends, community, and intimacy. And it's anchored by Dr. Ruth's own story, from the horrific loneliness of losing her family in the Holocaust to living in an orphanage to rebuilding her life in America and eventually becoming a world-renowned sex therapist.

With 100 concrete and innovative opportunities that can be put to use immediately, The Joy of Connections isn't only an action-oriented guidebook on overcoming loneliness from one of the most well-respected therapists of our time; it's also the vital kick in the pants we all need in order to start seeking--and finding--deep and lasting human connections.



Review Quotes




"Dr. Ruth has done it again! If only I could give this book to my lonely twenty-something self."--Judy Blume

"The more I study happiness, the more I understand that strong relationships are key--perhaps the key--to living a happy life. To be happy, we need to feel like we belong, that we're connected to others. This is exactly why we need Dr. Ruth's new book. Her strategies are essential for building the kinds of bonds that will reduce loneliness and transform lives."--Gretchen Rubin

"Who better to take on the loneliness epidemic than the legend who helped us talk about sex without blushing. As Dr. Ruth knows, our needs go well beyond the bedroom. This is urgent work. We're lucky to have her in the fight."--Dan Harris

"With her newest book, The Joy of Connections, my friend and honorary bubbe Dr. Ruth has brought her particular brand of expertise and insight to address the crisis of loneliness. She is as practical, savvy, enthusiastic, and tough as ever--all her best qualities--to help us all face the challenges of loneliness and improve our well-being."--Nate Berkus

"Dr. Ruth's brilliance and insight into human behavior will continue to enlighten and support all those whose loneliness and isolation have been crippling."--Vera Wang

"I understand from my unique perch that Americans are suffering. We need help learning how to reconnect with each other. Dr. Ruth's wisdom comes at just the right time."--Sunny Hostin

"Dr. Ruth brings her decades of therapeutic experience to offer a practical approach for building relationships. Her Menu for Connection is a how-to guide for anyone struggling with loneliness. If you have ever found yourself wondering, 'How can I do this?, ' now you literally have 100 ways!"--Dr. Julianne Holt-Lunstad, director of the Social Connection & Health Lab and lead scientific editor for the U.S. Surgeon General's Advisory on loneliness and isolation



About the Author



Dr. Ruth K. Westheimer broke stigmas for more than forty years, beginning in the 1980s with her nationally syndicated radio show Sexually Speaking. She authored or co-authored forty-six books on many topics and was named New York's Ambassador to Loneliness, the first such position in the United States. A beloved therapist known to millions as "Dr. Ruth," she passed away in July 2024.

Allison Gilbert is an Emmy Award-winning journalist and the author or co-author of numerous books.

Pierre Lehu collaborated with Dr. Ruth for four decades.

Dimensions (Overall): 7.6 Inches (H) x 5.0 Inches (W) x 1.0 Inches (D)
Weight: .45 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Sub-Genre: Personal Growth
Genre: Self Improvement
Number of Pages: 176
Publisher: Rodale Books
Theme: Happiness
Format: Hardcover
Author: Ruth K Westheimer
Language: English
Street Date: September 3, 2024
TCIN: 91635136
UPC: 9780593736227
Item Number (DPCI): 247-39-4601
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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