Archive · 18 Jun 2025
Examining Buckley's Legacy and the Wellness Craze
These books explore different aspects of modern life.
One is about William F. Buckley Jr., a very influential person in the conservative movement in America after World War 2.
The biography explores his life and ideas, including his impact on the Republican party and American politics.
The second book explores the wellness industry and its impact on health, from alternative treatments to meditation and body confidence.
The author investigates the rise of the wellness craze as a way people try to take control of their health, pointing out its origins and what makes it attractive to so many people.
Sam Tanenhaus' biography examines William F. Buckley Jr., a key figure in postwar American conservatism.
The book explores Buckley's role in shaping the conservative movement and his impact as a syndicated columnist and host of PBS's Firing Line.
The biography complicates the conventional view of Buckley, highlighting both his contributions and more controversial aspects.
Amy Larocca's book, 'How to Be Well,' explores the wellness industry, examining its appeal and potential pitfalls.
Larocca investigates the wellness craze's roots, its financial aspects, and the motivations of those involved.
- Who
- Sam Tanenhaus, author of the Buckley biography, and Amy Larocca, author of the wellness book, and those involved in both.
- What
- Book reviews of 'Buckley: The Life and the Revolution That Changed America' and 'How to Be Well: Navigating Our Self-Care Epidemic, One Dubious Cure at a Time'
- When
- Not explicitly stated in the articles.
- Where
- Not explicitly stated in the articles.
- Why
- To provide a critical look at Buckley's influence and to investigate the growing wellness industry and its impact.
Perspective on Buckley
Differing opinions
Buckley's portrayal
Perspective on Buckley
Tanenhaus presents Buckley in an affectionate way.
Differing opinions
Tanenhaus, with his left-leaning perspective, presents Buckley in a negative way, seeing him as a wasted talent and someone who compounded the nation's problems.
- Book Title (Buckley)
- 'Buckley: The Life and the Revolution That Changed America'
- Author (Buckley)
- Sam Tanenhaus
- Book Title (Wellness)
- 'How to Be Well: Navigating Our Self-Care Epidemic, One Dubious Cure at a Time'
- Author (Wellness)
- Amy Larocca
- Buckley's Profession
- Syndicated Columnist, Founder of National Review, Host of Firing Line