<p>In the spirit of Friedman’s <i>The World is Flat</i>, Richard and Linda Eyres examine not only the connections between America’s mounting social problems and the breakdown of families, but look deeply at the root causes of family disintegration—the false paradigms that confuse the priorities of parents and influence the kind of policies and practices in larger institutions (from media to government) that undermine families both economically and emotionally.</p><p>Departing from their <i>New York Times</i> best-selling “How-to” books, the Eyres culminate their four-decade writing career in a quintessential “Why-to” book. In what may be the most thorough fashion ever attempted, Richard and Linda Eyres take on the social challenges of today, both internationally and domestically, and contend that the solutions are found in the family. It is only when parents understand why their families are at risk and who the culprits are that they can fight back. And it is only when business, media, education and government institutions grasp why their actions and messages are destroying families and ultimately undermining themselves that they will make sincere efforts to change.</p><p>Eyers contend that the breakdown of the family is at the root of our global social, political, and economic challenges of the 21st century. For anyone who has a family or who is interested in family well being <i>The Turning</i> will open your eyes to what is happening and inspire you to make a difference in your family and others.</p>