We Are NOT The Enemy

How Pre-Millennial Generations Struggle to Understand Millennial and Later Generations

By: Billy J Riggs

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

In We Are NOT The Enemy, best-selling author, Billy J Riggs takes readers on an insightful and thought-provoking journey through the complexities of generational dynamics. Using the compelling narrative of a Baby Boomer grandfather, John Harrison, and his Gen Y grandson, Eric, Riggs explores the misconceptions, frustrations, and misunderstandings that often divide older and younger generations. Through their candid conversations, readers gain a deeper understanding of how each generation’s contributions, struggles, and achievements have shaped modern society—and continue to impact its future.

John’s story begins with the groundbreaking achievements of pre-Millennial generations—the invention of the microchip, the birth of the internet, life-saving vaccines like Jonas Salk’s polio vaccine—and explains how these advancements laid the foundation for today’s technology-driven world. He highlights how the challenges of their time spurred innovations that changed the course of human history, solving problems that once seemed insurmountable.

But Riggs doesn’t stop there. He dives into how Millennials, Gen Y, and Gen Z have taken these developments and run with them—using technology to connect the globe, developing AI-driven medical breakthroughs, and tackling modern challenges such as environmental issues. Yet, despite this progress, many in these younger generations, like Eric, express frustration with the state of the world, often blaming older generations for their hardships. John explains how this resentment misses the bigger picture, which is that each generation’s achievements build on the efforts of the ones before, forming a continuous, evolving fabric of human progress.

Through a narrative rich in historical examples and personal anecdotes, We Are NOT The Enemy dismantles the myth that older generations are the “enemy” of progress. Instead, it showcases how each generation, despite its flaws and misstep, plays a vital role in advancing society. John’s heartfelt dialogue with Eric reflects the universal struggle of younger generations seeking solutions to today’s problems while recognizing the importance of the past.

We Are NOT The Enemy is more than just a story of familial bonds; it is a timely reflection on the importance of understanding and appreciating the achievements of past generations while empowering today’s youth to take up the mantle of progress. Riggs delivers a balanced, insightful message that speaks to readers of all ages, offering a fresh perspective on how we can bridge the generational divide and work together for a better future.

This book is intended to set the tone for conversations that blend storytelling with historical reflection and intergenerational dialogue, appealing to readers interested in societal progress and generational perspectives.

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