Review of Second Mountain

I have worried often about the generation of millenniums and genz's. Seems that my concerns are shared by this author, but better explained by him in a cohesive pattern. He is thoughtful and respected and this book will be referenced for many years possibly indicting us who allowed such a nonsensical culture for our children. Clearly, technical innovation increased at a higher rate than any philosophical blanket of direction could easily be developed. There appears to be no center to hold on to: such as a divine, or respect for another possibility. What to do about it? Brooks has some ideas and does not leave us without some answers; but we are also left unsure that there will be a coming together in joy to solve our problems. The uninformed and lacking in industry narcissist may be a norm for a long time; well into their forties. Maybe or maybe not. The author quotes about narcissism and that it's in each of us; but there is such other possibilities for us too. He feels grace before he feels God, but this book ends up with the story of his journey to connect with God and keep faith. He finds personal and wonderful love. He calls himself, "a wandering Jew and a very confused Christian" and also says, "...religion is hope." His description of a good culture is in "The Beautiful Community." Perhaps I can describe it as interconnectedness. This is one man's honest search for something bigger than himself. It needs to be read in bits and pieces.