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Stolen Focus

Why You Can't Pay Attention

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By: Johann Hari
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Bloomsbury presents Stolen Focus written and read by Johann Hari.

SHORTLISTED FOR THE INDEPENDENT PUBLISHERS GUILD AUDIO AWARD
THE SUNDAY TIMES AND NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
A SPECTATOR AND FINANCIAL TIMES BEST BOOK OF 2022
A WATERSTONES NON-FICTION BOOK OF THE MONTH

‘If you read just one book about how the modern world is driving us crazy, read this one’ TELEGRAPH
‘This book is exactly what the world needs right now’ OPRAH WINFREY
‘A beautifully researched and argued exploration of the breakdown of humankind's ability to pay attention’ STEPHEN FRY
‘A really important book . . . Everyone should read it’ PHILIPPA PERRY

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Is your ability to focus and pay attention in free fall?

You are not alone. The average office worker now focuses on any one task for just three minutes. But it’s not your fault. Your attention didn’t collapse. It has been stolen.

Internationally bestselling author Johann Hari shows twelve deep factors harming our focus. Once we understand them, together, we can take back our minds.

©2022 Johann Hari (P)2022 Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Attention Deficit Disorders Mental Health Psychology Psychology & Mental Health
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This book is a real eye opener, overwhelming at times.
I have had issues with focus and was looking for something to help with that. This book is not a self help book but it really goes deep into the topic. It provides so much information which I really enjoyed. Well done

An eye opener

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I’m guilt of it and I need to make changes.
This audiobook offer just that

It’s time to reconnect

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Good reading voice, the author, and very interesting gathering of processes working against our well being, development and growth. Thank you very much, mr Hari!

Shocking truths and shockingly confrontational

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Thank you for bringing such an important subject to my attention. I highly, highly recommend everyone read it!

Excellent.

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An incredibly well researched and written book about one of the biggest crisis of our time - losing our attention.

How can we solve climate change without our attention?

We cannot.

And this week is a start on a journey back.

Must read to gain back your life

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This book is remarkably well laid out and informative. It is easy to understand, although not dogmatic. It takes the listener on a comprehensive tour to look at different aspects and it makes sense of trends that are truly heartbreaking. The last chapters point at solutions, for kids as well as adults.

Well worth listening to the end

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Well researched book that challenges our quick fix medication-first culture. Engaging narration by the author.

Insightful book

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At first, i thought i would blame solely on phones and internet for the deteriorating of our focus. After reading this, i was enlightened that phones and internet are only part of a much bigger problem. I give it 5 stars as I feel that this book is a compendium of many other well-known non-fiction books that I have read and plan to read.

Stolen Focus

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"Stolen Focus" is an interesting book that explains why it's so hard to pay attention nowadays. Author combines his own experiences with expert insights to show how technology, social media, and even our diet are impacting our focus. It's a quick read that made me rethink my relationship with my devices and habits. If you're struggling with concentration, this book is worth checking out.

Struggling with concentration?

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Must read for everyone!!! This is the second book I read by the author. Lost Connections is also great! A lot of journalism and investigations and not only opinions.

Amazing!!!

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