The author suggests three principles for the best way one can live under the Christian mandate, regardless of socio-economic background. Pivarunas believes that “good is to be done and promoted and evil is to be avoided; love your neighbor as yourself; and treat each and every human being with absolute dignity.” These three principles of living should be evident in business, politics, and economics. Pivarunas attempts to uncover how and why so many hard-working and responsible Americans have been let down by the promises made to them by both government and businesses. The author argues that the outsourcing of labor and the corporate need for a large unemployment rate to secure lower wages are but two examples of why so many Americans struggle financially.

This is an in-depth look into how both corporations and politicians have delivered false promises and broken deals with the American public. Recalling his own economic hardships, the author speaks frankly about unemployment, under-employment, and debt. The author argues that the notion of the “American Dream” is deceiving, and he offers plenty of evidence to prove it. He persuasively argues that the lack of Christian moral principles drives the economic strife felt by many millions of Americans who are living paycheck to paycheck in every corner of the country. Citing relevant passages from the Bible, the author challenges his readers to apply these same lessons to their own political and economic lives. Fairness, justice, and mutual respect are to be considered in all areas of business and government, and only once this is accomplished can one return to a belief in the American Dream. In this heartfelt and compassionate book, Pivarunas methodically breaks down the underlying evidence of just how broken the political system is. 

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