Teaching Snapping Turtles How to Chew Bubblegum
Teaching Snapping Turtles How to Chew Bubblegum by Jonathan Heatt, published by Heattwave Productions in July 2014, is a 266-page nonfiction work that examines contemporary American society. The book presents a critical perspective on various societal issues, arguing that many individuals navigate life without purpose amid a backdrop of violence, corruption, and the consolidation of wealth. Heatt uses the metaphor of teaching a snapping turtle to illustrate the challenges of engaging with certain political ideologies, particularly in the context of pressing social concerns.
In this thought-provoking exploration, Heatt delves into topics such as capitalism, gun violence, and the spiritual void affecting many Americans. He questions widely accepted beliefs and practices, suggesting that the current state of society is marked by a disconnection from meaningful existence. Teaching Snapping Turtles serves as a reflection on the urgent need for change, urging readers to confront uncomfortable truths about the world around them. This edition offers a comprehensive look at the complexities of modern life and the implications of societal norms.
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Trying to reason with a Republican is like teaching a snapping turtle how to chew bubblegum. This conclusion birthed the title of the book. Teaching Snapping Turtles is an opinionated nonfiction book about American society in the 21st Century.
Contemporary society is diseased. Violent. Corrupt. Many people sleepwalk and wade through life with no purpose. Gun violence continues unabated and unaddressed by our mercenary politicians. Wealth continues to be consolidated by the few – a sociopathic symptom of Capitalism.
Americans suffer from hunger pains of which they know not. A spiritual void pervades society – not a religious one, but a sense of purpose eludes the bulk of our populace. Buy & Consume are momentary reprieves that leave a person feeling empty. Teaching Snapping Turtles is merely a mirror of truth of the insane times we live in. Gun sales increase as tragedies grace the front pages. Unless we immediately change as a people then there will only be more Sandy Hooks. The truth shouldn’t always be pretty & polite. Truth can be vulgar. Jonathan Heatt questions everything Americans hold dear: guns, capitalism, religion, sports, violent movies…and highlights the harm these things are having on Humanity. Teaching Snapping Turtles is a big dose of penicillin for the entire country – a vital injection of reason that defies demographics. Everyone should read it.
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