Dear David Brooks,Its quite interesting to read another persons opinion on the state of the American life. Whether it be the perpetual race for wealth or the safe, if not dull, monotony that is suburban life. A controversial issue noted in your book, that I feel very keenly drawn to, is: the inescapable fact is that the universe is divided between Blondes and Brunettes (pg. 88). These, of course, are the cosmic bimbos of the world, something that you consider an American trait, as written in your chapter three title Americans: Bimbos of the World. Aside from possibly being offended by what you could be insinuating, I do find your belief that there are always people who succeed without taking part in much work, i.e. the cosmic blondes. You ask, why does He allow morons to succeed? (pg. 86). I wish I knew. Often, I find that there are those that are floating by, seemingly achieving everything without lifting a finger. This issue is very apparent in society and can be seen in things like college admissions. There are extremely academically qualified individuals who arent accepted because some B-student with rich parents (Im implying that the student is handed everything on a silver platter) is chosen instead. It is an injustice, and we cosmic brunettes need to put a stop to it. Other than that pervasive issue, I wasnt too taken with your novel. The style in which your book was written, despite being a non-fiction novel, is so filled to the brim with generalizations and stereotypes that it is hard for me to discern which are the hyperboles and which are the truths. My question for you is: Why did you choose to write you novel like this? Do you feel there is something gained and if so, at the cost of what?-Eli Troen