Mr. Phillips’ nonfiction book about the rat race is difficult reading for me because it’s full of statistics, research, history, philosophy, and truth–ideas which take some contemplating.  I find myself taking notes which certainly slows down my reading.   I bought his book at a Citylit book festival in Baltimore, MD. 

Phillips speaks of the “Goodwill revolution which will not be violent”.  He quotes many prominent leaders like Martin Luther King, Jr, Nelson Mandela, etc.     He says that “the social class systems divide people, resulting in envy, hatred, heartache, and much bloodshed.”  

“Revolutions are not unanimous (not supported by everyone).   Evil is very pervasive in our society…is an aberration, because we are born good.   The things that touch us deeply are the needs for health insurance, living wage, hunger of children, justice to prevail, abhorring bullying, abuse, and exploitation of the weak and innocent.”

“We deny our feelings of goodwill to embrace apathy, insensitivity, because we feel helpless to do anything about it”.   Rat Race is a book that everyone in America and the world needs to read.   I haven’t finished reading it yet, but I hope to soon.

I’m submitting this partial review to get his book out there for those who don’t know about it.   Michael Irving Phillips’ book is neither depressing nor boring, but very enlightening.

Written by Rosa L. Griffin