Connection
By Rabbi Asher Gottesman

Rabbi Asher Gottesman grew up surrounded by a family who loved him, a strong and loving Jewish community, and people who showed him that faith was everywhere. But as a young addict, Asher found that the more isolated he became, the easier it was to ignore the communities and connection around him. After recovering from his own addictions, Asher began to rebuild the connections around him - with his family, through his recovery community, and ultimately, with himself. And what he discovered was that connection is the most important tool we have against addiction, depression, and the terrifying feeling that we are all alone. Connection: The Easiest Solution to the World's Greatest Problem is a series of 36 conversations on the ways we can all reconnect--through what we believe, what we do, what we say, and what we embody. As a leader in the recovery movement, and with deep connections within the Jewish community, Rabbi Asher Gottesman has over 12k followers on social media and connections throughout business, film/TV, politics, and more. He has learned the hard way what disconnection feels like and what it can lead to - and has discovered through the power of connection, a world of healing, recovery, and hope. Connection exploreshow disconnection creeps in unnoticed, whether from early family dynamics or later social interactions and offers a hopeful message: reconnection is possible. With practical steps and a focus on grace and forgiveness, it guides readers on a journey to combat loneliness and rebuild a fulfilling life. Drawing on the author's experiences as a Jewish rabbi and addict in recovery, the book blends spiritual and secular wisdom to help everyone-regardless of faith or background-forge meaningful connections. Through this powerful book, readers will discover how to love yourself, embrace your life, and realize your powerful role in connecting everything and everyone.