Born on Third Base

Born on Third Base seems like an amazing book from however much I have been able to traverse through. It presents the entire situation about economic inequality in a way which I have never seen before.

As someone who considers themselves to be part of the top 5% in the world, I definitely agree with a lot that Chuck Collins has to say about the issue. The part about privilege being hardwired into our psyche is as true as it can get.

I am on the same boat. I will graduate through college without debt and have enough economic resources waiting for me to not have to worry about a roof over my head or food in my belly for the rest of my life. But I think this book makes me want to change the way I'll work for the rest of my life and focus on issues bigger than just myself.

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