Mailbox Monday is meme created by Marcia from The Printed Page. Marcia says,"Mailbox Monday is the gathering place for readers to share the books that came into their house last week. Warning: Mailbox Monday can lead to envy, toppling TBR piles and humongous wish lists." Mailbox Monday is on tour and this months hostess is Julie from Knitting and Sundries. Thank you Julie for hosting!
Can you believe it is November! Geesh, time flies quickly these days! I only received one book for review last week. That's okay as I am doing some much needed catching up on books I already have. When I read the description of this book I knew I had to read it. I always tell the family we should really unplug for a week. They grumble and moan and tell me I would be lost without my shuffle (can't vacuum without it) and my computer and tv(I'd die without Survivor and Amazing Race). The sad thing is they are probably right but it still would be interesting to try for a short time. The family in this book unplugged for 6 months! I'm wondering if they made the whole 6 months. Guess I'll find out when I read the book. The book is due out in January 2011. That'll be here before you know it! And I'll probably still be plugged in myself.
The Winter of Our Disconnect by Susan Maushart
Summary from Goodreads
They did it. Could you? For any parent who has ever IM-ed their child to the dinner table - or yanked the modem from its socket in a show of primal parental rage - this account of one family's self-imposed exile from the Information Age will leave you ROFLing (Roll on the Floor Laughing) with recognition. But it will also challenge you to take stock of your own family connections, to create a media ecology that encourages kids - and parents - to thrive. At the simplest level, "The Winter of Our Disconnect" is the story of how one family survived six months of wandering through the desert - digitally speaking - and the lessons learned about themselves and technology along the way. At the same time, their story is a channel to a wider view - into the impact of new media on the lives of families, into the very heart of the meaning of home.
I received this book for my honest review from Tarcher/Penguin through Shelf Awareness
So what goodies did you find in your mailbox?
I can't wait to see your review of this one...it sounds like a great concept to me!
ReplyDeleteSounds like an interesting book.
ReplyDeleteI can't believe it's Nov. already. The whole year seems to have flown by quickly!
I was curious about this book too and have it on my wishlist!
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Oh, this one sounds very intriguing...I like how the title is similar to another famous book title (The Winter of Our Discontent).
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this sounds interesting, I definitely don't think I could handle that but it sounds like quite the challenge
ReplyDeleteThis book sounds really relevant to today's society - interested to know what you think of it!
ReplyDeleteUnplugged for 6 months OMG. Sounds like a good read.
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This sounds really interesting. I'll definitely consider adding this to my TBR list.
ReplyDeleteBeth: Sounds good...one to lighten up in between the serious ones.
ReplyDeleteOh, this one sounds interesting. I hope you like it. I'll be looking forward to your review.
ReplyDeleteThis book caught my interest a while back. Can't wait to see how you like it Beth.
ReplyDeleteThe book sounds interesting! I'm not sure I could do it, though.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a good one -- I definitely couldn't do it. I nearly had a panic attack this weekend when I thought I might not have Internet access... Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteI would love to unplug but...yeah there's the but...Wasn't life simpler before Web 2.0? Every time I go on vacation and I use the computer less, I realize it's not so bad. Life goes on. Looking forward to your thoughts on this book.
ReplyDeleteI would have a terrible time giving up my ipod and email but could give up everything else (TV, internet, cell phone etc...). This book sounds interesting.
ReplyDelete6 months?! I find 6 hours a challenge.
ReplyDeleteWould like to read it as it seems unbelievable.
ReplyDeleteI've heard about that book and it does sound interesting - to see what their experiences were like.
ReplyDeleteI've read some great reviews on this book ... I hate to admit it, but even though our television is rarely turned on, and I try to avoid talking on the phone a lot (years of working with people on the phone will do that to you) ... I really couldn't imagine purposely going without my trust 'puter for even a few days!
ReplyDeleteJulie @ Knitting and Sundries
I've seen this one around, but have not read any reviews yet...I'll be looking for yours :)
ReplyDeleteI don't think I could do without the internet..although I'm fairly certain that I could live without t.v. for a while
Looking forward to your thoughts on this one. I'd love to disconnect but not sure how long I'd last. LOL
ReplyDeleteThis sounds great, thanks!
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