The Sklar Brothers Return

The book explores how the ideas 'what doesn’t kill you makes you weaker,' 'always trust your feelings,' and 'life is a battle between good people and evil people' have become embedded in American culture. These 'Great Untruths' contradict basic psychological principles and ancient wisdom, leading to a culture of safetyism that interferes with young people’s social, emotional, and intellectual development. The authors investigate various social trends, including fearful parenting, the decline of unsupervised play, and the impact of social media, as well as changes on college campuses and the broader context of political polarization in America.

The Bourne Identity follows Jason Bourne, a man with no memory who is found with bullet wounds and a microfilm frame implanted under his skin. He discovers a Swiss bank account in his name and embarks on a journey to uncover his past. Along the way, he encounters a Canadian economist, Marie St. Jacques, and must evade numerous assassins and conspirators. The novel delves into a complex web of espionage, double identities, and a cat-and-mouse game with the infamous Carlos the Jackal. Unlike the film adaptations, the book explores deeper moral complexities and a more intricate plot[1][3][5].