rachel_abby_reads 's review for:

The Fourth Turning: What the Cycles of History Tell Us about America's Next Rendezvous with Destiny by William Strauss, Neil Howe

3.0

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The author describes the cyclic nature of history, particularly as it relates to american history. He posits (and demonstrates) that every 80 years, there is a crisis, and the American government has a sudden shift and departure from what it has been before.

I didn't finish it, in part because I felt it was very repetitive. It was interesting, seems based on a sound understanding of time cycles in history being based on an 80 year lifespan (roughly) rather than arbitrary century markings. I'll have to give it another shot when I'm feeling more self-disciplined.