In The Great Growing Up, John Renesch meticulously describes today’s dysfunctional societies and the dissatisfactions they have created. However, a well-functioning society is possible through ‘conscious evolution,’ the use of human intention to create alternative money systems, transformative learning, gender parity, energy independence, and a host of other paradigm changes. The Great Growing Up contains a vivid description of contemporary society that is as accurate as it is depressing; however, Renesch gives his readers a ‘Great Dream’ for the future that is rooted in the writings of the founders of the United States, yet rebooted for the tattered world of the 21st century . . . a splendid book.
