Shame Nation, Sue Scheff
Shame Nation, Sue Scheff
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Shame Nation
The Global Epidemic of Online Hate

Author: Sue Scheff

Narrator: Erin Bennett

Unabridged: 7 hr 48 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/03/2017

Synopsis

In today’s digitally driven world, disaster is only a click away.A rogue tweet can bring down a business; an army of trolls can run a celebrity off-line; and virtual harassment might cause real psychological damage.Shame Nation is the first book to both explore the fascinating phenomenon of online shaming and offer practical guidance and inspiring advice on how to prevent and protect against cyber blunders and faceless bullies. Author and acclaimed Internet safety expert Sue Scheff unveils all sides of an issue that is only becoming more relevant day by day while drawing from the expertise of other top professionals spanning fields including law, psychology, and reputation management.From damning screenshots to revenge porn, Shame Nation shines a light on the rising trend of online shame culture and empowers readers to take charge of their digital lives.

About Sue Scheff

Sue Scheff is a nationally recognized author, speaker, parent advocate, and Internet safety expert. In 2001, Sue founded Parents’ Universal Resource Experts, Inc. Today, she is a sought-after expert featured in major media outlets and publications. As a leader in the movement against cyberbullying, she focuses on teaching others how to avoid virtual cruelty and how to react effectively when it occurs.

About Melissa Schorr

Melissa Schorr is a widely published freelance journalist and author. Currently a contributing editor at the Boston Globe Sunday Magazine, Schorr has also served as a stringer for People magazine, a columnist for the Las Vegas Sun, and a health writer for ABCNews.com.

About Erin Bennett

Erin Bennett is an Earphones Award–winning narrator and a stage actress who played Carlie Roberts in the BBC radio drama Torchwood: Submission. She can be heard on several video games. Regional theater appearances include the Intiman, Pasadena Playhouse, Arizona Theatre Company, A Noise Within, Laguna Playhouse, and the Getty Villa. She trained at Boston University and the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Peacegal

I won this book as a Goodreads giveaway. 4.5 stars -- Not long ago, I heard a news story that deeply troubled me. It dealt with a resident of Las Vegas, who, after the mass shooting that happened there, decided that he no longer wished to have anything to do with guns or the gun culture. He made the......more

Goodreads review by Sarah

Why is this word “nood” used so often in this book?! I don’t understand. I never see people say this! It really takes away from the seriousness of revenge porn, when you're reading phrases like “If you’re considering taking or sending a nood”... Just to nitpick a little more before I get to why I did......more

Quotes

“Narrator Erin Bennett delivers the author’s discussion…in an assertive voice with strong emphasis and effective pacing. She shows a more tender side when giving voice to people who discuss their own experiences.” AudioFile

“Shame Nation is a terrific parenting resource, one that combines real-life cautionary tales with practical solutions for every scenario. This is a must-read in the digital age for anyone who has an internet presence, especially as teens are generally more vulnerable to cyber shaming.” Your Teen magazine

“Shame Nation holds that elusive key to stopping the trend of online hate so kindness and compassion can prevail.” Rachel Macy Stafford, New York Times bestselling author

"May well make the reader paranoid about the reach and power of Internet culture, but the tales are shamefully fascinating. The book does not dwell on the psychological or sociological aspects of trolling or shaming, emphasizing practical advice instead.” Library Journal

“This is a welcome and timely guide…Scheff details many of the organizations and companies that have been created to combat the scourge of shame online while providing many case studies, stories of survival, and campaigns of support.” Booklist

“There is no one better than Sue Scheff to share how to prevent…digital shaming. Her own battle…riveted the world and changed the way we use the Internet.” Michele Borba, EdD, author of Unselfie

“Public shaming is sweeping our world. Sue Scheff knows digital shaming better than anyone…A must read for anyone who is online.” Ross Ellis, founder and CEO of STOMP Out Bullying

“Engaging, sharp, and important, Shame Nation will inspire you to open your eyes and be better in society’s growing cyber culture.” Theresa Payton, CEO of Fortalice Solutions and deputy director of intelligence on CBS’s Hunted

“We all have the power to create the inclusive Internet reality that we so desperately need. Scheff recognizes that participating in that creation can be overwhelming and intimidating, especially given the personal risks we face as women who want to join a public discourse, and provides in Shame Nation a clear-eyed, approachable guide to facing a hostile online environment while maintaining our dignity and sanity.” Emily Lindin, founder and director of The UnSlut Project

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