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  • Reconnected

  • How 7 Screen-Free Weeks with Monks and Amish Farmers Helped Me Recover the Lost Art of Being Human
  • By: Carlos Whittaker
  • Narrated by: Carlos Whittaker
  • Length: 6 hrs and 45 mins
  • 4.9 out of 5 stars (61 ratings)

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Reconnected

By: Carlos Whittaker
Narrated by: Carlos Whittaker
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Change your relationship with technology. Change your life.

Share. Post. Reply…Most of us have gotten so used to notifications and alerts, pings and rings, that even if we don't want to be on our phones so much, we don't know what to do about it. The constant flow of information affects our brains, relationships, and emotional well-being. We feel stuck, overwhelmed, overstimulated, and we want a way out.

Like many of us, podcaster and author Carlos Whittaker had lived for years in an always-on, always-connected world—and he felt more disconnected than ever from God, his community, and even himself. When Carlos Whittaker realized how many hours he was on his phone, he took extreme measures to see how unplugging could change his body and soul.

In Reconnected, Carlos shares the challenges, surprises, and profound insights of his self-imposed exile from technology, spending nearly two months screen-free at a monastery, an Amish farm, and at home. As you journey with Carlos through this life-changing experiment you will discover:

  • how to retrain yourself to notice the world before you notice your texts;
  • what technology does to your brain and what you can do about it;
  • ways to prioritize in-person relationships even if you need screens for work or school;
  • why turning down your phone's volume turns up God's voice in your life;
  • the newfound joy of being bored, getting lost, and not having to Google every question that comes to your mind.

Blending wisdom from the past, practices of intentionality and community, and Whittaker's signature engaging communication style, Reconnected will inspire and equip you to reset your life in a tech-saturated world. It's time to take back control of your life from technology and recover the lost art of being human. You were made for more. This is how you start living again.

©2024 Carlos Whittaker (P)2024 Thomas Nelson
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Makes you pause and think

The book was very insightful. Making you pause and think what we all should be trying to do better, Reconnect

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Loved it!

This book hit me on so many levels. Thank you Carlos for sharing your experiment and showing how to live with intention, heart, love and the simpler things in life. And for making God so big!! Loved it and will definitely listen again!!

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Honest sharing about feelings. Not afraid to talk about how he felt. Sincerity.

This book has made me think a lot about how I want to spend my time. I have already given up most social media activities. Only really look at instagram but I think I will cut that back. I get so pulled in and I don’t even know the people! I also am a little older and I’m grateful for the past when there wasn’t social media, we walked to our friends, rode bikes and had to figure out how to get there and get home on time!

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Great Read

Very well written and interesting. Grateful for the reminders to slow down and keep pace with God.

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Mind blowing basicness

As a millennial who remembers life before technology, this book reminded me of so much of what I valued about childhood. As a parent myself now, I am reminded of the value of being off my devices and present with my family, and I came away with some practical ways I plan to do that better. Thank you, Carlos!

I recommend this book to everyone in every stage of life. There is so much more depth to this book than what I’ve articulated here. Read it!

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So many life lessons!

Thank you for taking the time to model what it is to slow down in this chaotic, busy, schedule packed world! Definitely going to try to enjoy, behold and cherish the moments I get when God is present and seek Him when I’m too busy to notice.

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Excellent Lessons

I loved the takeaways and life lessons Carlos shares from his experience. It’s a light read that is enjoyable and worthwhile.

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Loved his realness and understanding about it all. His focus and assurance that we could do it.

I love Carlos and how human he is. This book is another testament to who he is in real life. I enjoy his Instagram and love his books. I feel like I’m listening to a good friend and having conversations with him. Certain pets of this book made me laugh out loud, and some made me say Yes out loud. I’m just thankful for Carl’s and his knowledge and life experiences.

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Good lessons and experiences

It’s a good read. This book highlights some good practices and interesting experiences…. but for me his handling of the issue is a bit shallow, predictable, and obvious.

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Good wisdom

Carlos is a great and thoughtful leader. I love the thoughts he shares in this book. The writing is at times tangential but the content is a timely reminder for all of us.

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