American Happiness and Discontents - George F Will.
Available on or around September 14, 2021
So timely. Amazing.
I'm a culture junkie. Yes, I watch Bravo TV. I also listen to Country Music. And I'm fascinated by politics.
Though I'm accustomed to liking more emotional reads (Dana Perino/ Andrew Breitbart for reference), Mr. Will wrote a book I will highly recommend to anyone wondering how we've become so divided. Or anyone curious about the nature of politics.
Mr. Will examines the last thirteen years; from 2008 to 2020 and reflections on our culture, examining the many ways in which expertise, reason, and manners are continually under attack in our institutions, courts, political arenas, and social venues. His writing is a bit more dry than what I usually read, still, it's a wonderful read that flows well and has a sense of humor.
Other topics addressed include the American Revolutionary War, historical figures from Frederick Douglass to JFK, as well as a scathing assessment of how State of the Union Addresses are delivered in the modern day. Mr. Will also offers his perspective on American socialists, anti-capitalist conservatives, drug policy, the criminal justice system, climatology, the Coronavirus, the First Amendment, parenting, meritocracy and education, China, fascism, authoritarianism, Frank Sinatra, Bob Dylan, The Beach Boys, and the morality of enjoying football.
