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A review by themtj
A Generation of Sociopaths: How the Baby Boomers Betrayed America by Bruce Cannon Gibney
3.0
This book had quite a bit more to it than I first thought. I found a number of intriguing quotes from this book when reading BS Jobs.
Overall, I think the book is well-researched, singular in its point, and clear with its message. It covers almost every sphere of life ranging from politics, religion, parenting, marriage, sex, economics, and vocation. The largest thrust is political by far.
The downside of this book is that the caustic language from the title is consistent throughout. His tone is so aggressive and even occasionally whiny that rather that supplement his message it undermines it. I know a handful of people who would enjoy the research and ideas of this book that would not be able to handle the cheeky cynicism that couches it. I also think that generational studies can be overdone and this is definitely a case of that.
Overall, glad I read it and will probably refer to it again, but will never read it again.
Pro-tip: Avoid a drinking game with the word "sociopath" (and all cognates) as it would surely result in death.
Overall, I think the book is well-researched, singular in its point, and clear with its message. It covers almost every sphere of life ranging from politics, religion, parenting, marriage, sex, economics, and vocation. The largest thrust is political by far.
The downside of this book is that the caustic language from the title is consistent throughout. His tone is so aggressive and even occasionally whiny that rather that supplement his message it undermines it. I know a handful of people who would enjoy the research and ideas of this book that would not be able to handle the cheeky cynicism that couches it. I also think that generational studies can be overdone and this is definitely a case of that.
Overall, glad I read it and will probably refer to it again, but will never read it again.
Pro-tip: Avoid a drinking game with the word "sociopath" (and all cognates) as it would surely result in death.