The solutions are deceptively simple and easily applicable – and the effects are transformative. His search led him to talk to doctors, scientists, parents and community members around the world. In this ground-breaking book, he traces the roots of the problem, and shows how loneliness lies behind some of our greatest personal and social challenges, from anxiety and depression to addiction and violence. When Obama appointed him Surgeon General of the United States, Dr Vivek Murthy observed the growing health crisis of isolation first-hand. But what effect is it having on us, and how can we treat it – even at a distance? The world seems more connected than ever, and yet loneliness is at epidemic levels. The book we need NOW to avoid a social recession, Murthy's prescient message is about the importance of human connection, the hidden impact of loneliness on our health, and the social power of community. 'The most important book you'll read this year.' DANIEL H. 'Exactly what the doctor ordered' ANGELA DUCKWORTH, author of Grit 'This book is a gift' SUSAN CAIN, author of Quiet 'Fascinating, moving and essential reading.' ATUL GAWANDE, author of Being Mortal

'A welcome beacon towards meaningful connection' ARIANNA HUFFINGTON, author of Thrive ' Together stands with Atul Gawande's classic, Being Mortal.' MALCOLM GLADWELL, author of Outliers We can all create it, and benefit from it, and it is more urgent than ever that we start now. And one thing is clear: real human connection is a medical necessity if we want to stay healthy, emotionally and physically. The solutions are deceptively simple and easily applicable - and the effects are transformative. But what effect is it having on us, and how can we treat it - even at a distance? Murthy's prescient book reveals the importance of human connection, the hidden impact of loneliness on our health, and the social power of community. The world seems more connected than ever, and yet even before the world went into lockdown, loneliness was at epidemic levels. 'This book is a gift for us all.' - Susan Cain, author, Quiet 'Fascinating, moving and essential reading' - Atul Gawande 'The most important book you'll read this year' Daniel H. President Obama's and President Biden's appointment as US Surgeon General

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