BWW Reviews: LOSING OUR WAY by Bob Herbert is Essential Reading for Americans

Get a copy and buy one for a friend. Losing Our Way, An Intimate Portrait of a Troubled America by Bob Herbert is an extraordinary view of our country's dilemmas. It is particularly pertinent as the issues of the 2016 presidential election take center stage. Most importantly, Losing Our Way will make every American realize that the future is in their hands. You will be truly inspired by this comprehensive discussion.

Herbert presents vital points about ongoing matters such as our crumbling infrastructure, the devastating effects of recent wars on our servicemen, education and the unemployment crisis.

Losing Our Way is by no means a dry, factual analysis. It is a dynamic portrayal of an America that has been in a state of flux, a true depiction of the direction our country has taken and some of the glaring mistakes that have resulted in misfortune and tragedy. It is a book that you will return to again and again in your mind.

Herbert tells it like no other author can, with passion, grace, and undeniable truthfulness. Whether you are a fan of Herbert's writing or this is your first foray into his engaging style, you will not want to put this book down.

With the Great Recession, the American economy was upended and along with it the hopes and aspirations of ordinary people. Herbert points out how the "Great American Dream," that was once a given for Americans has evaporated for many individuals.

Herbert interfaces well-researched information with the situations of real people that have been deeply affected by the issues he discusses. Compelling stories lend context to Losing Our Way. Mercedes Gordon survived the bridge collapse on I-35W in Minneapolis Minnesota, a tragedy that killed 13 people and injured 145; Dan Berschinski bravely dealt with his debilitating injuries suffered in Afghanastan; Jessie Ramey and Kathy Newman fought against the deep budget cuts in the Pittsburgh public schools; Liz Charpentier is one of the many educated young milennials who have struggled with underemployment and unemployment.

Losing Our Way, An Intimate Portrait of a Troubled America will make you want to roll up your sleeves and work together with people in your community and beyone to insure our country's great future.

Losing Our Way is published by Anchor Books, a division of Penguin Random House. It can be purchased by visiting: http://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/78802/losing-our-way-by-bob-herbert/.

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