EARLY PRAISE
"Moving, thoughtful, and mind-expanding." -Â Johann Hari, best-selling author of Lost Connections and Stolen Focus
"An astute examination of loneliness and isolation that sheds light, finds humor, and provides hope."Â -Â Kirkus Reviews
"Richardson's a shrewd, witty, sometimes outraged observer who urges readers to approach individualistic impulses more critically."Â -Â Booklife Reviews (by Publisher's Weekly)
"...an invaluable book for understanding the hidden costs of American individualism." - Rob Henderson, USA Today best-selling author of Troubled:Â A Memoir Foster Care, Family and Social Class
"A moving portrait of the loneliness embedded in everyday American life and a powerful warning to younger generations to course correct."Â - Jennifer Breheny Wallace, New York Times bestselling author of Never Enough: When Achievement Culture Becomes Toxic -- and What We Can Do About It
"Dr Richardson takes us through an amazing and alarming look in the mirror as a society. As a keen observer of human behavior, James is able to find context and simplify the complexity of answering the question - 'how did we get here?' in an engaging, provocative, and well thought out prose." - Apu Mody - CPG angel investor/advisor and former President Mars Food Americas
"Our Worst Strength is a comprehensive and highly entertaining examination of the impact of our unprecedented explosion of lifestyle choices. With humor and care, Dr. Richardson thoughtfully charts the rapid change in social circumstances and attitudes that are contributing to our widespread sense of disconnection. This book is essential reading for anyone looking to better understand the pervasive influence of individualism in modern culture." - Anna Goldfarb, called the "New York Times' friendship correspondent" and author of Modern Friendship: How to Nurture Our Most Valued Connections
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