The New Loneliness + Giveaway

 

Welcome to the Takeover + Review Blitz for The New Loneliness by Cindi McMenamin hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

Title: The New Loneliness: Nurturing Meaningful Connections When You Feel Isolated
Author: Cindi McMenamin
Publisher: Harvest House Publishers
Release Date: January 7, 2025
Genre: Christian Personal Growth

My review:

The New Loneliness is an incredible book. I volunteered to review it based on the title alone, and I am glad I did. I have been in a long season of loneliness since we moved states two years ago. I figured I would connect with the book. I did, but not in the ways I expected.

"Multiple studies have confirmed that, regardless of our age, prolonged screen time, extensive social media use, and lack of interpersonal contact with other humans are greatly impacting our anxiety and depression levels as well as our ability to know how to develop and navigate deeper connections with other humans."

I am reading another nonfiction book quite different from this one, yet the themes are very similar. They both expound on being intentional. They both use Scripture to point us to Jesus while having us explore different ideas and topics. While you would expect that from this book, I wasn't expecting to read about having rest and taking care of yourself in this book (it also overlaps with the reading of my other book). What I am getting from both books is that we need to be intentional in what we are doing, but we also need to make time to take care of ourselves and give our bodies rest. We need to do soul care. I love that each chapter ends with a section called "Be Intentional" and it's a way for you to take what you've learned from the chapter and explore it further.

A few more quotes that I found impactful:

"Letting God examine our hearts and motives is good. Blaming ourselves for everything that goes wrong is destructive."

"Could your shame be coming from a lie someone once told you or a lie your own inner critic keeps repeating?"

"When you and I are still living in the shame of our past, we will see others-and their actions toward us-through the lens of our wounds. And that can trigger us to respond hurtfully toward them or ourselves."

"You and I must train our ears to listen for the voice of truth and clear direction."

I could go on, I have over twenty tabs in the first half of the book. The bottom line, this book is so much more than a book about loneliness. If you are feeling even a hint of loneliness, I highly recommend it. Even if you are not lonely, but you are feeling disconnected or just want a great nonfiction book to read, I would recommend this one.

Thank you to the author and JustReads for the opportunity to read this book. I was not required to provide a positive review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

★★★★★/5

About the Book

You Can Overcome Your Feelings of Aloneness

In our age of increased social isolation and growing reliance on technology, genuine connection can feel more difficult than ever. But what if community and closeness are nearer than you thought?

The New Loneliness is about experiencing the authentic relationships God created you for by identifying and overcoming today’s biggest relational obstacles. Cindi McMenamin explores how our current cultural environment and dependence on electronic devices have hindered our ability to connect, and she offers uplifting guidance, biblical insights, and encouraging action steps to help you

• release feelings of inadequacy and shame by realigning with how the Lord sees you and understanding His purpose for you

• take confident steps toward nourishing healthy, in-person relationships by learning to slow down and operate from a secure attachment to God

• thrive within new friendships and community with practical guidance for making life more meaningful and preferring faces over screens

God did not create us to live in isolation. Journey with the Lord from aloneness to abundance, and flourish as you deepen your relationships with God and others.

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About the Author

Cindi McMenamin is an award-winning writer and national speaker who has ministered to women for nearly 40 years. She is the author of 17 books, including When Women Walk Alone (more than 160,000 copies sold) and When a Woman Overcomes Life’s Hurts. As a Bible teacher, her passion is to help women strengthen their walk with God and their relationships.

Connect with Cindi by visiting StrengthForTheSoul.com to follow her on social media or subscribe to email newsletter updates.

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Tour Giveaway

(1) winner will receive a copy of The New Loneliness, Beholding and Becoming by Ruth Chou Simons, Well Lived by Sally Clarkson, and a $50 Amazon gift card!

Be sure to check out each stop on the tour for more chances to win. Full tour schedule linked below. Giveaway began at midnight January 8, 2025 and lasts through 11:59 PM EST on January 15, 2025. Winner will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.

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