Review of America: Lost in Place

Post by **Hasani Piyumika Perera** » 10 Dec 2023, 11:34

Explore 70 years of American transformation in 'America Lost in Place' by Dr. Joe Brickner. From technology's impact on movies to societal shifts, I'm not going to read the book but nice review

Gerry Steen · Post by **Gerry Steen** » 10 Dec 2023, 11:44

Hi, Joyjim. It is apparent from your review of this book that the author Dr. Joe Brickner is a wise and intelligent elder who should be thanked for providing his insights about the changes that have taken place in America. This book is going on my bookshelves. Thank you for this detailed review. Have a nice day.

Cheryl Erickson · Post by **Cheryl Erickson** » 10 Dec 2023, 11:59

Brickner provides his candid opinions as he compares life in the 1950s and 1960s to present time. It felt like reading a conversation between my parents and my children as they talk about their similarities and differences in their experiences. Guidelines for a better future are included at the end of the book. Well done! Great review!

Shirley Ann Riddern Labzentis · 10 Dec 2023, 12:06

Great review! This book is so familiar to me and how I grew up. Growing up in the 50s and 60s with the same German and Italian parents, we did similar things as the author and his friends. This book has brought back so many great memories!

Himanshu K Yadav · Post by **Himanshu K Yadav** » 10 Dec 2023, 12:14

Dr. Joe Brickner looks back on how life existed in the United States back when he was growing up in the 1950's and 1960's, then compares it to life today in America.

valentiareshoketswe · Post by **valentiareshoketswe** » 10 Dec 2023, 12:22

The comparison of the past and present is quite interesting as a reader you can see how life it was and how privilege we are. I think the authors message is to be greatful of the things we have but also look at our values.

Denis Tebandeke · Post by **Denis Tebandeke** » 10 Dec 2023, 12:29

Your review of “America: Lost in Place” is insightful and thought-provoking. It’s fascinating how Dr. Brickner bridges the past and present, offering a lens to view societal changes. Your reflections on the book’s content and personal anecdotes add depth to the discussion on cultural evolution. Thank you for sharing!

Tars · Post by **Tars** » 10 Dec 2023, 12:35

I am afraid that this book's description doesn't sound very appealing to my tastes. Maybe if I were an American, I would have been more interested in the history of my country and the changes that occurred over time. It is an interesting journey even though the main subject is not to my liking unfortunately, but I still congratulate the author on BOTD!

Rahul Singh 29 · Post by **Rahul Singh 29** » 10 Dec 2023, 12:41

This book is really interesting and teaches us about how life in America used to be and how it's different now. The author honestly shares his strong opinions on different topics and gives ideas on how to make society better. The book also makes you think about your own history and culture and question what you believe in. Congrats on #BOTD!

todwyer01 · Post by **todwyer01** » 10 Dec 2023, 12:58

From a sampling, this seems like an interesting book focusing on how America has changed since the 1950s. Learning of the past to help grow in the future is a very important lesson. It might be worth a second look. Well done.

rusyalana · Post by **rusyalana** » 10 Dec 2023, 13:03

Non fiction, self help books are not my cup of tea but the book sounds very informative. It will be interesting to find out how life was in the 1950s and compare it with the present in the spheres of jobs, money, entertainment, travel, family, shopping, health care, faith, comedy. Congratulations on becoming BOTD!

Gladis Ratish Kumar · Post by **Gladis Ratish Kumar** » 10 Dec 2023, 13:07

The review left a strong impression, and I'm excited to delve into the book to explore the contrasts in life between the 1950s and the present. The impact of technological progress is evident, revealing a shift away from certain values of the past.

Uplanders · Post by **Uplanders** » 10 Dec 2023, 13:31

Thanks for the great review, America, once hailed for societal progress, now grapples with conflicting values. Embracing change and diverse perspectives remains crucial amid evolving dynamics. Congratulations to the honored author!

Rannaan Rajaee · Post by **Rannaan Rajaee** » 10 Dec 2023, 13:34

We needed someone to point out the negative side of this. Technology has been significantly developed past years in order to make life easier. But many of us fail to realize that we have been also losing some things. It is like a coin as we always say, everything comes with two sides, positive and negative. We enjoy the advantages of ever evolving World, but also suffer from its disadvantages.
Great book with a reminder for the whole humanity.

GhostlyDiva134 · Post by **GhostlyDiva134** » 10 Dec 2023, 13:43

Like the reviewer, my favorite part of this book was the author's personal experiences while growing up. But far from being a sepia toned trip down memory lane, it was an honest comparison of life today as opposed to then. I do agree that technogical advancements have made life easier, but not necessarily better. People don't seem quite as satisfied as they used to be and their work demands are much harder.

The pandemic truly was a wakeup call for Americans. It gave us a chance to stand back and look at our lives and our children's lives and really take stock of what was going on and where we wanted and needed to make changes. It made us evaluate what should be the priorities in our lives. Many have gone back to a simpler way of life that honors family, home and God and gotten away from the silly and damaging propoganda of schools and universities and are getting back to core values.

It was refreshing to read a book espousing the common sense values of days past through the wisdom and experience of someone who lived it.