by vanissadrar | Nov 13, 2025 | Book Review
Meet Generation Z by James Emery White is a guide written to define the unique characteristics of the generation born between 1995 and 2010 and to provide a strategic response for the Christian church. The book’s central thesis is that Generation Z is not merely...
by vanissadrar | Nov 6, 2025 | Book Review
Generations presents a sweeping theoretical framework for understanding American history through the sequential rise and interaction of generational cohorts. The book’s central thesis, which would become the foundation for the authors’ subsequent work, is...
by vanissadrar | Oct 30, 2025 | Book Review
The Distracted Mind presents a scientific exploration of the cognitive challenges of the modern information age, grounding its analysis in neuroscience and psychology rather than cultural critique. The book’s central thesis is that our increasing struggles with...
by vanissadrar | Oct 24, 2025 | Book Review
Digital Madness by Nicholas Kardaras presents a forceful and clinical argument that our hyper-connected digital environment is a primary driver of the modern mental health crisis. The book’s central thesis is that social media and constant screen use are not...
by vanissadrar | Oct 16, 2025 | Book Review
Superbloom by Nicholas Carr presents a critical examination of modern digital networks, arguing that their very architecture and the economic forces behind them are fundamentally corrosive to social cohesion and individual psychology. The book’s central thesis...
by vanissadrar | Oct 9, 2025 | Book Review
Glow Kids by Nicholas Kardaras presents a forceful argument that screen-based technology, particularly video games and interactive media, poses a significant and under-recognized danger to the neurological and psychological health of children. The book’s central...
by vanissadrar | Oct 2, 2025 | Book Review
Screenwise by Devorah Heitner offers a practical and empathetic guide for parents and educators navigating the complexities of raising children in a digitally saturated culture. The book’s central thesis is a call to move beyond a model of strict monitoring and...
by vanissadrar | Sep 29, 2025 | Book Review
A Captivating Look at Why We Can’t Look Away In Irresistible: The Rise of Addictive Technology and the Business of Keeping Us Hooked, Adam Alter delivers a compelling and deeply researched exploration of the modern world’s most pervasive habits: our...
by vanissadrar | Sep 18, 2025 | Book Review
Jean M. Twenge’s iGen is a fascinating and data-driven exploration of the generation born between 1995 and 2012. The book’s central thesis is that the smartphone is more than just a device; it is the defining force that has radically shaped the behaviors, attitudes,...
by vanissadrar | Sep 11, 2025 | Book Review
Published at a pivotal moment when Facebook was emerging from colleges, Twitter was just gaining traction, and the iPhone was beginning to revolutionize mobile computing, Clay Shirky’s Here Comes Everybody is a foundational text for understanding the...