I think it will explain a lot of the history of the times we are living in. Also, I would have you read Tim O'Brien, https://www.amazon.com/Lake-Woods-Tim-Obrien/dp/061870986X. I recommend both books to friends. O'Brien is a brilliant writer, small town Minnesota guy like me, and also went to college with a number of my friends. I hope you will like both.
As for reading, look at Richard Hofstadter: https://www.amazon.com/Anti-Intellectualism-American-Life-Richard-Hofstadter/dp/0394703170
Thanks Buzz, I just picked up a copy
I think it will explain a lot of the history of the times we are living in. Also, I would have you read Tim O'Brien, https://www.amazon.com/Lake-Woods-Tim-Obrien/dp/061870986X. I recommend both books to friends. O'Brien is a brilliant writer, small town Minnesota guy like me, and also went to college with a number of my friends. I hope you will like both.