First published 1971
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist J. Anthony Lukas turns his investigative lens on the turbulent generational conflicts that defined 1960s America. The book examines the deep rifts between parents and children during an era of unprecedented social upheaval. Lukas explores how young Americans challenged authority while their elders struggled to understand the transformation happening around them. Through careful reporting and analysis, he documents the cultural revolution that saw students protesting on campuses, young people rejecting traditional values, and families torn apart by opposing worldviews. The author captures the voices of both sides in this national drama, showing how misunderstanding and fear escalated tensions between generations. Lukas reveals the human cost of rapid social change and the pain felt by families caught between old and new ways of thinking.
Genres: 20th-century, non-fiction, activism, american-history
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: family-drama, social-change
Period: 1960s
Hardcover · Random House