This was a challenging book for me, because while I agree with many of Sasse’s point about the importance of community and rootedness, his argument is (very occasionally) flawed for me by his political perspective, one which he insists in the end that we need to set aside in favor of a civic perspective. He rightly argues that as a country we make ourselves vulnerable by focusing on divisions. Yet for many of us—women, people of color, immigrants, LGBTQ—it’s the *consequences* of political divisions that require our constant focus. It’s easy for Sasse to say, “embrace your neighbor,” but when I know my neighbor will send me to jail for controlling my reproduction, it more difficult to feel neighborly. That said, the book’s simple advice about contributing to stronger communities, turning aside the distractions of technology, and putting down roots are all worth considering. The path to a satisfying life is truly through others.