Stolen Focus

A searching and timely examination of modern attention, Stolen Focus asks what it means to live, think, and connect in an age of constant distraction. Johann Hari brings together research, reporting, and reflection to explore why sustained concentration feels harder than ever and what broader systems may be contributing to that loss. Rather than reducing the problem to individual weakness, the book opens a larger conversation about technology, work, environment, and the conditions needed for meaningful attention. Insightful, readable, and provocative, this is nonfiction that speaks directly to contemporary life. It will resonate with readers interested in productivity, mental clarity, digital culture, and the challenge of reclaiming focus in a fragmented world.