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Loneliness Solution
Statistics show that, despite our connected world--and partly because of it--we are lonelier than ever. Social media tricks us into thinking that we are engaged in genuine friendships, except we never quite get beyond that feeling of being outside someone else's life and looking in every so often at what they choose to show the world. Instead of intimacy we get little more than what amounts to digital small talk. But there is a solution.
With plenty of good humor and practical advice, Jack Eason invites you to discover the benefits of doing life together with other brothers and sisters in Christ. Grounding his message in Scripture, Eason helps you
- learn the obstacles to real community
- reimagine what real friendship looks like
- discover a place of true belonging
- and more
If you're tired of feeling lonely, this encouraging and community-building book is just what you need.
With plenty of good humor and practical advice, Jack Eason invites you to discover the benefits of doing life together with other brothers and sisters in Christ. Grounding his message in Scripture, Eason helps you
- learn the obstacles to real community
- reimagine what real friendship looks like
- discover a place of true belonging
- and more
If you're tired of feeling lonely, this encouraging and community-building book is just what you need.
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192 pages, Paperback
Published October 13, 2020
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December 6, 2020
In the Loneliness Solution, Jack Eason has written a brand-new book on the topic of engaging in meaningful conversations and connections in a world that is addicted to social media and virtual environments. As a society, we are lonelier than ever before and we tend to not engage in real life interactions like we used to. He shared that many of our Facebook friends or other social media accounts are just acquaintances and we don’t meet most of them outside the internet. Many of us are struggling with being lonely and not connecting with friends in real life. Studies from American Psychological Association have found that lonely people have a premature death rate. Cigna found that members of Generation Z claimed to be the loneliest and they are the most connected generation on social media and technology. The elderly is also facing different challenges with dealing with loneliness. In the book, he also explored things that stop us in developing relationships. Some of these included, “independence, busyness, technology, price, delusion of self-sufficiency, compartments, and disconnection of the family”. He also shared a powerful story about a guy who died at 54 and worked at Nissan and Fujitsu and was dead for four months before someone discovered him. This shows the effects of not having any real friends to check in on you from time to time.
The book also looked at how we can form real friendships and have togetherness. He explored scriptures on “one another” and how it is stated in 100 times in 94 New Testament and some were written to the church and some from Paul. They covered unity, humility, and love. In the book, he discussed learning to trust, meeting needs, praying together, supporting causes, and encouraging our pastors who may also be lonely. He also looked at overcoming the roadblocks that are blocking our path to true friendships.
I would recommend this amazing book to anyone who is struggling with loneliness and they are wanting to learn how they can reach out to others and develop friendships. This was written before covid-19 and readers can still apply the lessons found in this book. I do think that with all of the covid-19 and shutdowns and changes people are lonelier than before. I immensely liked how he taught readers how to become the church and to connect with our leaders and pastors and we don’t have to live in isolation. Eventually churches will be able to hold services and things will return to normal and hopefully, we will all become better friends to one another because of everyone not being about to connect with others for most of this year. I liked how he encouraged readers to become authentic and to develop friendship based on covenantal. One of my favorite stories, he shared was about a little boy giving all of his money in his piggy bank to the church and when asked was he worried about not having any money. He replied that his daddy would fill it up again. This was a wonderful example of someone living in Biblical stewardship and giving up his finances to God. I also liked how he included questions at the end of each chapter and a section on how to put it into practice.
"I received this book free from the publisher through the Flyby Promotions book review bloggers program."
The book also looked at how we can form real friendships and have togetherness. He explored scriptures on “one another” and how it is stated in 100 times in 94 New Testament and some were written to the church and some from Paul. They covered unity, humility, and love. In the book, he discussed learning to trust, meeting needs, praying together, supporting causes, and encouraging our pastors who may also be lonely. He also looked at overcoming the roadblocks that are blocking our path to true friendships.
I would recommend this amazing book to anyone who is struggling with loneliness and they are wanting to learn how they can reach out to others and develop friendships. This was written before covid-19 and readers can still apply the lessons found in this book. I do think that with all of the covid-19 and shutdowns and changes people are lonelier than before. I immensely liked how he taught readers how to become the church and to connect with our leaders and pastors and we don’t have to live in isolation. Eventually churches will be able to hold services and things will return to normal and hopefully, we will all become better friends to one another because of everyone not being about to connect with others for most of this year. I liked how he encouraged readers to become authentic and to develop friendship based on covenantal. One of my favorite stories, he shared was about a little boy giving all of his money in his piggy bank to the church and when asked was he worried about not having any money. He replied that his daddy would fill it up again. This was a wonderful example of someone living in Biblical stewardship and giving up his finances to God. I also liked how he included questions at the end of each chapter and a section on how to put it into practice.
"I received this book free from the publisher through the Flyby Promotions book review bloggers program."
December 11, 2020
This book on loneliness comes along at a perfect time. Not only is this a real struggle for many anyway, 2020 has been a year of enforced loneliness like most of us have never witnessed. Social Media, for over a decade, has given us an illusion of friends despite most being superficial relationships. As Eason puts it, we are satisfied with "digital small talk" rather than real relationships. Masks, social distancing, online church, and Zoom Meetings have made us even more isolated.
One sentence that particularly resonated with me was, "Fitting in and Belonging are not the same thing." (pg 57). Even as a young child I understood that I often felt lonelier in crowds even if I appeared to fit in. Quarantine has emphasized that: even those who normally spend a lot of time alone have found the awareness of being lonely has increased.
Eason's encouragement of getting more involved with helping others, preferably with others who are like-minded, can give you real community rather than a sense of community. When you are literally placed in a new location, don't cling to your old relationships without seeking new ones. "Doing life together" may seem like an overused expression, but we do need to be more intentional in finding our tribe. Getting to know others and permitting them to know you at a deeper level is beneficial for all. This book helps provide biblical steps that truly will make a difference.
I received a copy of this book for review purposes with no compensation, nor was a good review required. Thanks to Revell Books and FlyBy Promotions.
One sentence that particularly resonated with me was, "Fitting in and Belonging are not the same thing." (pg 57). Even as a young child I understood that I often felt lonelier in crowds even if I appeared to fit in. Quarantine has emphasized that: even those who normally spend a lot of time alone have found the awareness of being lonely has increased.
Eason's encouragement of getting more involved with helping others, preferably with others who are like-minded, can give you real community rather than a sense of community. When you are literally placed in a new location, don't cling to your old relationships without seeking new ones. "Doing life together" may seem like an overused expression, but we do need to be more intentional in finding our tribe. Getting to know others and permitting them to know you at a deeper level is beneficial for all. This book helps provide biblical steps that truly will make a difference.
I received a copy of this book for review purposes with no compensation, nor was a good review required. Thanks to Revell Books and FlyBy Promotions.
December 14, 2020
In an era when face-to-face interactions with friends is replaced by online interactions with "Facebook friends," this book by Jack Eason is just what the doctor ordered!
Filled with practical advice on how to make lasting friendships that are fostered in person, Eason teaches us the value of old-fashioned community. He reminds us of a time when we actually talked to each other in coffee shops and spend quality time together, in person without modern technology as our sidekick or third wheel.
Through the word and real-life stories in this nonfiction book, The Loneliness Solution: Finding Meaningful Connection in a Disconnected World, the author encourages us to connect with each other again in a way that is meaning, deep and real.
Loneliness is on the rise and is becoming as prevalent as the modern day technologies that keep us occupied. This book is a challenge to the status quo and a call-t0-action for every lonely heart.
Beautifully written, this book is a keeper!
It's also a perfect gift for your loved ones this Christmas!
Disclosure (in accordance with the FTC’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising”): Many thanks to Revel Publishers for providing this prize for the giveaway. Choice of winners and opinions are 100% my own and NOT influenced by monetary compensation. I did receive a sample of the product in exchange for this review and post.
Filled with practical advice on how to make lasting friendships that are fostered in person, Eason teaches us the value of old-fashioned community. He reminds us of a time when we actually talked to each other in coffee shops and spend quality time together, in person without modern technology as our sidekick or third wheel.
Through the word and real-life stories in this nonfiction book, The Loneliness Solution: Finding Meaningful Connection in a Disconnected World, the author encourages us to connect with each other again in a way that is meaning, deep and real.
Loneliness is on the rise and is becoming as prevalent as the modern day technologies that keep us occupied. This book is a challenge to the status quo and a call-t0-action for every lonely heart.
Beautifully written, this book is a keeper!
It's also a perfect gift for your loved ones this Christmas!
Disclosure (in accordance with the FTC’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising”): Many thanks to Revel Publishers for providing this prize for the giveaway. Choice of winners and opinions are 100% my own and NOT influenced by monetary compensation. I did receive a sample of the product in exchange for this review and post.
January 26, 2021
Rating: 📚📚📚📚📚
” Loneliness and the feeling of being unwanted is the most terrible poverty.”
Mother Teresa
This book is not only a great read, but it’s a guided journal (in a way). At the end of each chapter are prompts that ask questions, and the questions make you think about your own life. A factor that I appreciate in a book, especially a nonfiction one.
The book discusses how each generation is lonely and how gen-z is the loneliest generation of them all. I find that to be very true. My son, 11, has friends in the “gamer” world but has a hard time connecting with people in real life. It’s easier to make conversations and be more open to people you have never met or people you don’t see on a day-to-day basis.
The older generation, 65 and older, suffer from loneliness due to losing a loved one or their kids moving on and living their own lives. My grandmother died six months after my grandfather, and to this day, we all believe she died of a broken heart. She became a shell of herself after his funeral. Family surrounded her but losing her partner of 50 plus years was too much for her to handle.
This book helps you understand what loneliness truly means, and even if you don’t feel as if you are lonely, you are. The Loneliness Solution teaches you how to reconnect with not only others but yourself as well. It’s a fantastic read, and I highly recommend it.
” Loneliness and the feeling of being unwanted is the most terrible poverty.”
Mother Teresa
This book is not only a great read, but it’s a guided journal (in a way). At the end of each chapter are prompts that ask questions, and the questions make you think about your own life. A factor that I appreciate in a book, especially a nonfiction one.
The book discusses how each generation is lonely and how gen-z is the loneliest generation of them all. I find that to be very true. My son, 11, has friends in the “gamer” world but has a hard time connecting with people in real life. It’s easier to make conversations and be more open to people you have never met or people you don’t see on a day-to-day basis.
The older generation, 65 and older, suffer from loneliness due to losing a loved one or their kids moving on and living their own lives. My grandmother died six months after my grandfather, and to this day, we all believe she died of a broken heart. She became a shell of herself after his funeral. Family surrounded her but losing her partner of 50 plus years was too much for her to handle.
This book helps you understand what loneliness truly means, and even if you don’t feel as if you are lonely, you are. The Loneliness Solution teaches you how to reconnect with not only others but yourself as well. It’s a fantastic read, and I highly recommend it.
December 12, 2020
This book starts off with some depressing statistics, but it quickly transitions into practical solutions for combating loneliness … which is one of the main things I love about it. It doesn’t just focus on why people are lonely or offer platitudes or theories about the problem of loneliness. This book offers actionable steps people can take to break out of loneliness, in addition to some questions for discussion or your own personal meditation.
And some of those suggested steps will probably push you out of your comfort zone. I never in a million years would have thought of even entertaining the idea of inviting neighbors over to my house for a dinner or book club, but I just recently joined our Nextdoor community and am now seriously contemplating ways I can make this actually happen in my own life.
I think the ideas presented in this book could help children (with adult supervision), teens, adults, and even the elderly. Basically, anyone who struggles with loneliness can benefit from reading this book.
The Loneliness Solution will help you learn the obstacles to real community, reimagine what real friendship looks like, and discover a sense of true belonging.
And some of those suggested steps will probably push you out of your comfort zone. I never in a million years would have thought of even entertaining the idea of inviting neighbors over to my house for a dinner or book club, but I just recently joined our Nextdoor community and am now seriously contemplating ways I can make this actually happen in my own life.
I think the ideas presented in this book could help children (with adult supervision), teens, adults, and even the elderly. Basically, anyone who struggles with loneliness can benefit from reading this book.
The Loneliness Solution will help you learn the obstacles to real community, reimagine what real friendship looks like, and discover a sense of true belonging.
December 10, 2020
While we as humans like to think that we are incredibly connected, thanks to the multitude of social media platforms, research shows that many of us identify as lonely. This book explores things that can stop us from having truly connected relationships as well as ways to develop a real, close-knit community. The author shares a variety of Scriptures which refer to unity and love, and then goes on to discuss learning to trust, meeting needs, praying together, and supporting causes. He also broaches the subject of encouraging our pastors--a group many of us don't think of as having an issue with loneliness. In this time of so much forced isolation, this book is a tremendous resource for reaching out to others and creating a real, in-depth relationship. I plan to put some of the ideas into practice for myself.
December 18, 2020
The Loneliness Solution, by Jack Eason, gives statistics on how so many people who are socially connected are still very lonely. Using research, personal experiences and what others have experience, this book teaches the importance of human contact and gives examples of how people who find themselves alone can reach out and break the loneliness cycle. The author gives different examples of how we can connect with other, such as volunteering and connecting with others.
This is a great book that can be used either as a bible study or a self help book. The book consists of 18 chapters that are broken down between the problem of loneliness and the solution. Each of the chapters ends with questions and a put into practice technique.
This is a very helpful book for those who struggle with being alone and feeling lonely. This is a great book for those who are active in social media to see how important it is to take a break and actually talk to and see others . This book will also be especially helpful for those who have had to isolate during the pandemic, to help them get back to having good meaningful relationship. There are several things that stand out to me in this book. The author points out the degree of loneliness the younger generation is suffering. He also points out the importance of faith, trust, prayer and fellowship and that it takes work to develop real friendships and find a place of belonging. I feel his comments about how easy it is to get caught up in how many friends a person has on social media and how many likes they get is so true. As well as how easy it is to delete these friendships.
I received a copy of this book through Flyby Promotions this is my honest review.
This is a great book that can be used either as a bible study or a self help book. The book consists of 18 chapters that are broken down between the problem of loneliness and the solution. Each of the chapters ends with questions and a put into practice technique.
This is a very helpful book for those who struggle with being alone and feeling lonely. This is a great book for those who are active in social media to see how important it is to take a break and actually talk to and see others . This book will also be especially helpful for those who have had to isolate during the pandemic, to help them get back to having good meaningful relationship. There are several things that stand out to me in this book. The author points out the degree of loneliness the younger generation is suffering. He also points out the importance of faith, trust, prayer and fellowship and that it takes work to develop real friendships and find a place of belonging. I feel his comments about how easy it is to get caught up in how many friends a person has on social media and how many likes they get is so true. As well as how easy it is to delete these friendships.
I received a copy of this book through Flyby Promotions this is my honest review.
February 6, 2021
I won a copy of this book through Goodreads Giveaways and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I didn’t realize that this was a Christian book based on the description in the Giveaway (or maybe I didn’t read far enough) so most of this really didn’t apply to me. The author uses a lot of examples of missionary trips and praying together to make connection, and that’s truly not for me (or for everyone). So if you have a strong foundation in a very traditional Christian background, maybe this will resonate more with you.
I didn’t realize that this was a Christian book based on the description in the Giveaway (or maybe I didn’t read far enough) so most of this really didn’t apply to me. The author uses a lot of examples of missionary trips and praying together to make connection, and that’s truly not for me (or for everyone). So if you have a strong foundation in a very traditional Christian background, maybe this will resonate more with you.
November 1, 2021
Jack Eason is clearly a godly man. But he confuses isolation (being objectively disconnected from other people) with loneliness (the subjective state of feeling disconnected from other people). His book essentially explains how isolated Christians can have a richer experience of church life - which I imagine is an important theme in the US Bible belt (from which he writes) and elsewhere. But the book has limited application for Christians who are already well plugged into church life but who still feel lonely.
June 28, 2024
This book has nothing new or useful to offer. According to the author, the solution is God. Yup, it's that simple guys! Additionally, this man doesn't like "identity labels that separate us" but does like Starbucks corporate culture, AirBNB, and convincing your friends not to get divorced. That's just the offensive stuff I can remember. I went in with an open mind, I really did, but it ended up that I hate read this book.
November 12, 2024
It was a decent book. Made some very valid points on making sure to stay connected with a solid church, small group, and volunteer work!
February 3, 2021
This is a well written self-help book for those suffering from loneliness. It came out at the perfect time when a lot of us are feeling isolated from friends and family during these difficult times.
The author explains the different degrees of loneliness and provides insightful solutions. He reminds us to keep our faith and be thankful for the important things in life.
I received this book through a Good Reads giveaway and I apologize for taking so long to post a review. It in no way reflects my opinion of the book. I don’t usually read nonfiction but I am very thankful that I was given the opportunity to read this. I recommend it to anyone, not only those feeling lonely and depressed.
The author explains the different degrees of loneliness and provides insightful solutions. He reminds us to keep our faith and be thankful for the important things in life.
I received this book through a Good Reads giveaway and I apologize for taking so long to post a review. It in no way reflects my opinion of the book. I don’t usually read nonfiction but I am very thankful that I was given the opportunity to read this. I recommend it to anyone, not only those feeling lonely and depressed.
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