A New Year's Resolution Type of Book - The Time of Our Lives

I also read one coming from Tom Brokaw, well-respected journalist since the 60's. It was an appropriate one for the New Year as it has several ideas that could be incorporated into resolutions on a personal and national level. Perhaps Congress should have this book as a "Everyone Reads Book" and then gets together to discuss.

The Time of Our Lives: A Conversation about America: Who We Are, Where We've Been, and Where We Need to Go Now, to Recapture the American Dream
     

This books reads just like Tom Brokaw is speaking to you.  He has such credibility; he's been such a part of the American and international scene reporting all the significant events in recent history. This book is somewhat of a personal reflection on his own life, family and America---how we have arrived in the troubling times we find ourselves presently.  But this book offers much more than just a litany of our ills, he presents some suggestions for getting America moving again and in a positive way toward a brighter future for all our citizens.  Some areas considered include: education reform, higher education partnerships with industry, personal finance (i.e. saving for that "rainy" day), the importance of being involved with your community both locally and nationally---consider volunteering.

It's a worthwhile read and perhaps can offer some insight and ideas for the future.