Virtual Survival Staying Healthy on the Internet [Mass Market Paperback]

Walter I. Zeichner (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0966165217 | ISBN-13: 978-0966165210 | Publication Date: November 1, 1997 | Edition: 1

"Virtual Survival Staying Healthy on the Internet" is the essential health and wellness guide for internet users and others. The exercises guide the reader to relaxation and a healthy lifestyle while living in the cyber age.

Editorial Reviews

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"Virtual Survival is a much-needed guide to staying sane while using the Internet. Zeichner alerts us to the warning signs of cyber-addiction, and gives helpful suggestions for countering the disconnection and ungroundedness many of us experie nce when spending too much time online. Hehas a sound sense of both emotional and energetic health. His exercises and meditations are beautiful and empowering." -Starhawk, author of The Spiral Dance and The Fifth Sacred Thing.

"Millions are attracted to the abstract and imaginary, and spend hours sitting in front of computers and interacting in cyberspace. Nevertheless, the need for connection with the physical and spiritual is greater than ever. We use language and other men tal tools for dealing with this new technology and its effects, and therefore we must affirm connection with our bodies, our emotions, and our spirituality as weextend our collective consciousness, disembodied, into cyberspace."

"Cyber is dangerous. People spend time online rather than relating 'in person' with others. The very act of being 'in' cyberspace is one ofleaving body awareness and focusing on fantasy."

"Cyber is dangerous but it is also immensely wonderful and has the potential to bring people together in unprecedented ways."

About the Author

Walter I. Zeichner is a writer, psychotherapist, bodyworker, educator and radio broadcaster. He lives in Vermont where he pursues food self sufficiency, teaches at a number of local colleges, and serves as DJ and political commentator on a local FM radio station.

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Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 155 pages
• Publisher: Crystal Point Publishing; 1 edition (November 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0966165217
• ISBN-13: 978-0966165210
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.2 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,420,499 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A thoughtful book dealing with cyperspace and human nature, August 11, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Virtual Survival Staying Healthy on the Internet (Mass Market Paperback)

Virtual Survival is a book that had to be written. It is refreshing to connect with the ideas of a person who has been able to hold on to the human connection. Walter Zeichner has given us all a handbook to refer to, when we feel that we are slipping into cyberspace. Bill Gates and his whole generation would benefit by keeping it handy on their night table. Thanks Walter

1.0 out of 5 stars Didn't really like the book, February 28, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Virtual Survival Staying Healthy on the Internet (Mass Market Paperback)

This book is not very well written, kind of "thin" as far as really useful information, and "New Agey" in a fairlyhackneyed way. MAybe it's just out of date, but even though it is obviously a sincere effort to share something the author thinks he knows, it didn;t ring true to me. A little condescending in tone is my biggest criticism. My only positive comment on the book is that the goal is to help others with a problem some have suffered from, namely, over-use of the Internet, and compulsive Web chatting, etc. Nice try, but I can't really recommend it.

5.0 out of 5 stars A "New Age" perspective worth everyone's attention., October 19, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Virtual Survival Staying Healthy on the Internet (Mass Market Paperback)

Mr. Zeichner has written a fascinating book that deals directly, on a personal level, with the gift/infiltration of the Internet into our daily lives. As the author points out, the World Wide Web has enable millions of people to make connections with others and access information that would otherwise be impossible without this medium. However, as with all technological advances, it pays to be aware of how using the Internet can affect your life, both psychologically and physically. Mr. Zeichner covers all the bases, from helpful hints and exercises to reduce the physical stress of using a computer for hours at a time, to meditations to help those who have become addicted to cyberspace at the expense of their "real" lives. Woven throughout the book are personal stories and revelations of the author. While some people may not be into the "New Age" type of approach, I think this book has something of value for each of us, whether we read it straight through, or pick and choose which sections will help us most. Personally, however, I recommend reading the entire book! Even those who are hard-core techies or "rationalists" will find jewels of wisdom that pertain to all people, regardless of one's perspective.