Fear Your Future
How the Deck Is Stacked against Millennials and Why Socialism Would Make It Worse
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Templeton Foundation Press,U.S.
Published:28th Oct '19
Should be back in stock very soon
In Fear Your Future, Philip Klein compassionately examines the challenges millennials face while advocating for constructive solutions to empower their future.
In Fear Your Future, Philip Klein addresses the common stereotypes surrounding millennials, often labeled as the 'snowflake' generation. Contrary to popular belief, Klein argues that these young adults, raised during the relative peace and prosperity of the 1990s, have demonstrated remarkable resilience in the face of economic challenges. Instead of succumbing to entitlement, they have navigated significant obstacles, including the aftermath of the Great Recession and the burden of student loan debt. Klein emphasizes that this generation's strength will be crucial as they confront even greater challenges ahead.
The book delves into the harsh realities that millennials face today, including the rising cost of living and the looming threat of an unprecedented federal debt. With baby boomers retiring and drawing heavily from Social Security and Medicare, millennials are left grappling with the implications of a system that seems increasingly stacked against them. Klein's analysis sheds light on how these factors contribute to a feeling of a retreating American Dream, making it essential for millennials to prepare for a future that may be fraught with uncertainty.
Through a blend of data and compassionate insight, Fear Your Future seeks to reframe the narrative around millennials. Klein urges readers to consider not just the challenges, but also the potential for change. By presenting realistic solutions and fostering constructive dialogue, he aims to empower millennials to take charge of their future, rather than fear it.
“Read it and weep, millennials. Philip Klein efficiently demonstrates why it is remarkable that there is not generational conflict. Yet.”
—George F. Will
“Philip Klein has written a powerful wake-up call to the rising generation. He shows just how badly millennials have been disserved by decades of reckless public policy, but he also offers them some ways forward. This is essential reading for anyone who thinks our politics must care about the future.”
—Yuval Levin, author of The Fractured Republic and editor of National Affairs
“Both political parties in Washington are drunk on debt, and Klein is begging millennials to demand that DC sober up before it’s too late. Rather than bashing or ridiculing our generation with lazy stereotypes, Fear Your Future offers a rigorous diagnosis of the daunting fiscal challenges on our collective plate. Fellow millennials, please join me in taking a short break from scrolling through Instagram to read this short, digestible book. The clock is ticking, and we’re getting screwed.”
—Guy Benson, political editor of Townhall.com and Fox News contributor
“A terrific book. Philip Klein meticulously details the economic challenges faced by millennials—and why more government regulation, debt, and taxes are not the answer.”
—Brian Riedl, senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute
ISBN: 9781599475738
Dimensions: 178mm x 127mm x 15mm
Weight: unknown
200 pages
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