The Books of Kings, Volume 1

The book explores the theme of disorientation experienced by Europeans and Americans in the mid-20th century, as articulated by Harvard scholar Oscar Handlin. He reflects on how traditional markers that once guided individuals through life—birth, maturity, and death—have lost their significance, leaving people uncertain and searching for new meaning in a rapidly changing world. This essay delves into the profound sense of bewilderment and the quest for direction in a society that has moved away from established norms.