Interesting. Different. Not really sci fi, but kind of?? Written in 2011 and set in 2030. The cure for cancer has been found and so people are living longer than ever. Lots of youth drugs have also been discovered which are keeping the older people healthy. And there is universal health care. So they are living longer and sucking up lots of government benefits. Which means the country is bankrupt. And then tragedy strikes and a massive earthquake happens in LA knocking the entire city to the ground. China is invited in as an equal partner to rebuild the city. The younger generation is rebelling against the old. Technology and robots are taking over. And then a Chinese man is elected President . . . of America. Book ends with his inauguration speech about no borders, we are all one earth . . . so ⦠positive? or eerie?
Pam H. (PamelaH) -
This book is about what happens to America in 2030. With people living longer, cancer cured, and money and resources being sucked dry by the elderly, young folks are feeling the pressure and an anger stirs toward the elders. Brooks has great insight into our society and the future. Interesting thoughts regarding the years to come.
