Why have literary editors not reviewed this topical book? Because it comes from a small, independent publisher? – possibly. More likely because its message is uncompromising and uncomfortable. Remington Norman’s Sense & Semblance reveals societies obsessed by triviality and threatened by distrust, cynicism and deceit. Here value equates to what immediately appeals, mediocrity passes as excellence and power-driven elites and self-obsessed celebrities dominate public life. Social cohesion is threatened by aggressive, ill-socialised individuals while decency and integrity are trampled in the scramble for Status, Wealth and Fame.
In today’s Lifestyle-obsessed culture “Feel Good!” replaces “Think Straight!” Sentimentalising issues removes the need for clear thought and gives populist platforms undue influence in public policy. Incoherent arguments support demands for equality, inclusivity and tolerance – today’s ‘Feel Good’ three-in-one.
Sense & Semblance is a powerful critique of societies where quality and merit are judged by appearance rather than substance. It exposes the roots of superficiality in political correctness, sentimentality, dumbed-down media, deficient education, marginalised wisdom and the cult of celebrity. It is well researched, clearly argued and elegantly written. This ground-breaking book which should be read by anyone who cares about themselves or the society they live in. As one reader commented: “If you remain unchanged by this book, you probably read it with your eyes or mind or the book itself tightly shut”.
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