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Virtual Survival Staying Healthy on the Internet

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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

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 MAybe it's just out of date, but even though it is obviously a sincere effort to share something the author thinks he knows, it didn;t ring true to me.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.

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.

"Virtual Survival" is a pleasure to read. It is written in a personal yet informative style. The personal revelations of the author make him accessible and easy to relate to, and the information in the book made me think about many aspects of my life, not just my Internet use. It also helped me to understand the allure of the Internet, and to put it into perspective.

"Virtual Survival" is a pleasure to read. It is written in a personal yet informative style. The personal revelations of the author make him accessible and easy to relate to, and the information in the book made me think about many aspects of my life, not just my Internet use. It also helped me to understand the allure of the Internet, and to put it into perspective.

The way this book is organized, with personal story, theoretical material and exercises, allows it to cover a lot of ground without being lecturey or heavy handed. The exercises, which are all easy to do, really helped me to examine myself in a useful way.

This book is a combination of autobiography, resource book, and therapy session rolled into one. I also liked the color photographs which add to the dimensionality of the material.

I recommend this book to people who like to be online and to people who are interested in learning about themselves. It's an easy, pleasureable read that has substance and leaves you with the feeling that you have been nourished.