--- product_id: 4524777 title: "Unfriend Yourself: Three Days to Detox, Discern, and Decide About Social Media Paperback – January 1, 2012" brand: "kyle tennant" price: "50.24 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/4524777-unfriend-yourself-three-days-to-detox-discern-and-decide-about store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # Unfriend Yourself: Three Days to Detox, Discern, and Decide About Social Media Paperback – January 1, 2012 **Brand:** kyle tennant **Price:** 50.24 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Unfriend Yourself: Three Days to Detox, Discern, and Decide About Social Media Paperback – January 1, 2012 by kyle tennant - **How much does it cost?** 50.24 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/4524777-unfriend-yourself-three-days-to-detox-discern-and-decide-about) ## Best For - kyle tennant enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted kyle tennant brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Unfriend Yourself: Three Days to Detox, Discern, and Decide About Social Media Paperback – January 1, 2012 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/419EE-85auL.jpg) ![Unfriend Yourself: Three Days to Detox, Discern, and Decide About Social Media Paperback – January 1, 2012 - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31YH3FdRk8L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Thinking Critically about the Use of Facebook *by D***P on Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2012* This little book takes a critical look at the ubiquitous social media icon: Facebook. In a world where many people simply hop onto the social media bandwagon without asking why, or simply because everyone else is doing it, Tennant helps us to understand why it is important to look before you leap. He constantly reminds us that he is not bashing Facebook per se. Instead, he is calling upon readers to think critically, and to recognize the limitations of social media.He offers a three-fold challenge for readers over a three day Facebook fast weekend. Detox. Discern. Decide.In detox, he shows us how Facebook's promises especially those with regards to community building often fails.In discern, he guides us to think theologically about learning to critique, consolidate, and manage the media before it manages us.In decide, he challenges us to move from solely Facebook-to-Facebook networking to include a healthy mix that comprises more Face-to-Face interactions.Tennant openly admits that he is a 'technology pessimist.' He prefers to err on the side of caution. Personally, I feel that this book is an important contribution to check the tsunami of interest and uncritical use of social media. Many have argued against the use of Facebook using statistical data and expert advice. What Albert Borgmann and Neil Postman have done at a scholarly level to argue warnings about technology using us, Tennant has done for the layperson. The observations in the book is a reminder to us again that technology, social media such as Facebook needs to be on a leash. Uncritical usage of social media is like a pit-bull terror let loose, devouring others, and finally us.One need not agree with all the pointers, but I urge readers to keep the warnings fresh as they use Facebook. If all self-control fail, when all self-discipline is gone, then do the best thing for ourselves: Unfriend ourselves from Facebook. This is a necessary book for all Facebook users, especially Christians.Ratings: 4.5 stars of 5.conradeThis book is provided to me free by Moody Publishers and NetGalley without any obligation for a positive review. All comments offered are freely mine. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Does Facebook really care "What's on your mind?" *by S***E on Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2012* Point: Social media makes promises it cannot possibly keep.Path: Tennant takes the reader through a three day fast from social media, calling us to reevaluate what lies we are believing. He does not demand that we delete any accounts, but calls us to think.Sources: Much of his book is based upon Neil Postman's work, Amusing Ourselves to Death: Public Discourse in the Age of Show Business , (which also was a stimulus in Tim Challis'  The Next Story: Life and Faith after the Digital Explosion ).Agreement: I was expecting to find shallow reasoning and quaint fixes (not because I had previous contact with the author, but because of the title), but was pleasantly surprised. Real questions are asked and real thought takes place.I especially appreciated his discussion on "community" and social media. Face to face contact can never be substituted in the church.Personal App: What lies am I believing about social media? Have I taken the time to really listen to what someone is saying to me, or am I just looking for "re-tweet-ability"?Favorite Quote: "Clearly, we have a problem when we seek community on a medium that is more about us than it is about others." (48)It would be worth another read and I would recommend it. I plan on pointing those from the millennial generation to this as a discussion point. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Social media doesn't necessarily fuel friendships *by A***S on Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2012* First, a disclaimer. I am acquainted with Kyle. He is the Youth Pastor at my church, we've been in a new membership class together and my boys think he's awesome. My boys are good judges of character. This book is concise, but well-researched citing Christian and communication sources both classics and more recent. Plus, he writes how he talks which is a bonus and rings authentic and conversational.IMO, the most important point Kyle makes is that Facebook doesn't always facilitate friendships. In fact, too much time spent pursuing digital relationships may make us less relationship-focused in the real world. It's a poor substitute for the joy of the real thing. Having been a Facebook user for years, I agree with him.Kyle doesn't advocate for deleting your account and becoming a Luddite. He simply advocates for more thoughtful and purposeful use. Facebook can serve an enhancement to strong offline relationships, but can't build them from scratch. Building true friendships that stand the test of time and circumstances is an investment and requires face-to-face interaction.So proud of Kyle for the discipline of authoring and sharing a book. 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