The Joy of Connections

‘Dr Ruth’s strategies are essential for building the kinds of bonds that will reduce loneliness and transform lives.’

-- Gretchen Rubin, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Happiness Project

‘Dr Ruth has done it again! If only I could give this book to my lonely twenty-something self.’

-- Judy Blume

‘With her newest book, The Joy of Connections, my friend and honorary bubbe Dr Ruth has brought her particular brand of expertise and insight to address the crisis of loneliness. She is as practical, savvy, enthusiastic, and tough as ever — all her best qualities — to help us all face the challenges of loneliness and improve our wellbeing.’

-- Nate Berkus

‘Dr Ruth’s brilliance and insight into human behaviour will continue to enlighten and support all those whose loneliness and isolation have been crippling.’

-- Vera Wang

‘Dr Ruth brings her decades of therapeutic experience to offer a practical approach for building relationships. Her Menu for Connection is a how-to guide for anyone struggling with loneliness. If you have ever found yourself wondering, “How can I do this?”, now you literally have 100 ways!’

-- Dr Julianne Holt-Lunstad, director of the Social Connection & Health Lab and lead scientific editor for the US Surgeon General’s Advisory on loneliness and isolation

‘This is a delightful and timely reminder that humans are supposed to be social, sincere, and companionable and it offers a series of practical tips that are easy to fold into your life to make that happen.’

-- Adele Parks * Platinum Magazine *

Praise for Stay or Go: Dr Ruth’s rules for real relationships:

‘Ever practical, Dr Ruth wants to help you figure out whether you have enough of the whole package — love, lust, trust — to make the union worth saving.’

* AARP Magazine *

Praise for Stay or Go: Dr Ruth’s rules for real relationships:

‘A clearly written, succinct resource for those waffling with the decision to stay or move on from a long-term relationship.’

* Library Journal *

Praise for The Doctor Is In: Dr Ruth on love, life, and joie de vivre:

‘An exuberant celebration of life by America’s favourite octogenarian sex guru … Her warmth, wit, and wisdom shine through this lively account of a life well-lived. A joy for her many fans, old and new.’

* Kirkus Reviews *

Praise for The Doctor Is In: Dr Ruth on love, life, and joie de vivre:

‘Part memoir and part life manual, the latest from renowned sex therapist Dr Westheimer uses stories from her remarkable, often arduous journey to instruct readers on embracing positivity … Her wit and brassy style breathe new life into familiar self-help material.’

* Publishers Week