Bowling Alone – Join or Die

I was introduced to Bowling Alone by a dear friend who lives in South Lake Tahoe. I have always considered him a superb networker and a man devoted to family and friends. One day, we talked about how we felt about what was happening in America and how much it had changed. I love it when people who know me well give me reading referrals, as I feel the subject directly applies to my interests.

In the case of Robert D. Putnam, one can only marvel at the focus, determination, and passion for this evaluative work.  Netflix also created a documentary on how Mr. Putnam became attracted to and completed the work entitled “Join or Die.”

I highly recommend viewing the documentary and purchasing the book for a well-documented presentation of American civic engagement over decades. It is shocking, revealing, and representative of many of the issues we currently face as the collapse of our communities takes its toll.  My question to everyone is, what will we do about it?  It will take each of us looking at ourselves and what we are willing to contribute.

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