Marriage, a History Summary of Key Points

Marriage, a History: From Obedience to Intimacy, or How Love Conquered Marriage’ by Stephanie Coontz explores the evolution of marriage from ancient times to the present-day. Coontz examines the social, political, and economic forces that have shaped the institution of marriage over centuries. She debunks many romanticized notions about marriage’s past, reveals how the idea of marrying for love emerged, and discusses the challenges modern couples face.

The Coddling of the American Mind Summary of Key Points

In this book, Greg Lukianoff and Jonathan Haidt investigate the rising trend of anxiety, depression, and suicide among students and young adults. They suggest that this growing fragility is associated with the culture of safetyism and overprotection, which interferes with young people’s ability to grow, learn, and become resilient adults. They argue that this situation is affecting the American universities, where they feel that free speech and intellectual diversity are being undermined.