The End of the Modern World Book

OK - this is NOT an easy book to read. Expect very little enjoyment out of it. Most paragraphs I had to read twice, and I'll admit I didn't complete it. However, Guardini makes a compelling statement that some of his day's problems (in the 1960s) were largely a result of the movement away from man's understanding of himself as answerable to a higher moral authority. (NOTE: remembering the book and reading reviews of it gets me reinvigorated and remembering why I rated it so high). Some of the statements (particularly from an ecological standpoint in light of global warming) are prophetic. Although it's not explicit, this book amounts to a call to spirituality, holiness, and reinvigoration of the collective human relationship with a higher power. Fascinating, and awe-inspiring. If you can get through it (which admittedly, I had a tough time with). Note to Tom - I read this on the plane ride to your wedding.