Review of Intergenerational Theft

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[Following is a volunteer review of "Intergenerational Theft" by Daniel Harrison.]

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3 out of 5 stars

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Our parents often talk about the challenges they and their forefathers endured to provide us with a peaceful and healthy life. I have often wondered if it is entirely true. If that were so, we would not be experiencing a period in which the cost of living and raising our children is placing a significant burden on us. Daniel Anthony Harrison, the author of the book Intergenerational Theft, has proposed a theory arguing that baby boomers have unfairly taken advantage of societal benefits at the expense of later generations. The book has been divided into ten chapters; each chapter introduces a new category where the author seeks to demonstrate his theory through the use of various data points. The categories range from housing, debt, and social security to a variety of other societal and environmental concerns.

The most significant strength of the book is its central idea. The theory initiates a discussion in society on a topic that has largely gone undiscussed. It raises important questions about the issues faced by the current generation, such as the rising housing costs, minimal wage, and pressing environmental concerns, while arguing that earlier generations should be held responsible for these problems. I found the chapter where the author mentioned typical responses from baby boomers, if they were asked these questions, particularly engaging. Other chapters provided valuable data from a research perspective. However, this particular chapter had a personalized tone, which made it amusing to read. Furthermore, the data points presented by the author come close to supporting his theory.

However, the author could have presented the theory with greater nuance. The oversimplification of a complex issue, combined with a lack of diverse perspectives, renders the book a less thorough exploration. The solutions provided by the author lack depth and could have been more descriptive. Further, the book contains many grammatical errors that detract from the overall reading experience.

I will give the book 3 out of 5 stars. The book is a very genuine and researched effort. However, the oversimplification of such a complex issue and the lack of proper editing have led to this being a half-baked attempt.

The book is suitable for non-fiction fans who would like to understand the origins of the issues faced by them today.

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Intergenerational Theft
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