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Stolen Focus

Why You Can't Pay Attention

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Stolen Focus

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 Inspiring Health

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I have been suspecting something has been very wrong and this book has confirmed it all and given me real support in rectifying the problem and reclaiming my own mind! Thank you Johann for bringing this into our awareness and offering real solutions.
The reflections you have given on how change has been made in the past has given me so much hope that we can change the current systems and we can create a better world for ourselves.
May this book reach far and wide!

One of the most important books of this time!

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Loved this book, insightful, bringing an interesting and valid perspective on focus, or loss of. Something I've been struggling with for a while but it's certainly given me some food for thought

Thought provoking

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This book is really interesting. Very clearly presented with a good pace. Very thought provoking and motivating

Interesting , motivating and thought provoking

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Brilliant book into a timely subject that deserves all our attention. Sadly it’s also a time when our attention is under massive strain due to the massive economic and technological trends shaping our lives.

Really enjoyed the depth of research and honest accounts on areas that are on the fence. Also appreciated the connection to other important macro issues like climate change, destruction of unions and economic growth.

We need to read this, get on the streets, talk about a solution and ban surveillance capitalism.

Enlightening, honest, terrifying

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Johann’s well researched adventure into why we can’t focus is not only insightful, it’s life changing. Understanding why we can’t focus can help us get back on top, cut out the time wasting activities we don’t really need and improve our focus for the better!

A must read for anyone!

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A brilliant and very important book. Discusses one of the key challenges of the 21st century, very well written and easy to listen

A must read

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Thanks for sharing your experience and all the research you have done in the past 2 years. Great 6 steps to start changing. I will try to apply them myself. #attentionrebellion

Attention rebellion

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Absolutely LOVED this book, it scared the hell out of me but opened my eyes massively. Is recommend it to anyone and think everyone should actually read it. Johann also reads it in a lovely way, you can hear the passion in his wonderful voice.

What a book!!!

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A superbly researched book that really wakes you up to the slow drip feed of manipulative technogy. My notifications are off and I'm better for it. Trying to monotask too...
I do love Johans's style.

So insightful

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Thoroughly enjoyed this. Well worth your time, and potentially life changing if you want it to be...

A must read/listen!

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