More About the Book

Who Cares?

When Monkeys Fly appeals to readers of sociopolitical, culture, philosophy, and self-help works, ranging from young adult to mature.

Why Do They Care?

Today, we are all barraged with information but starved for wisdom. We are sick to death of talking about race, sex, and politics. We are exhausted by the incessant windy assertions of opinion makers, politicians, and activists, and are disillusioned by the foolishness of it all. We’ve been left desperate for insights that speak to the essential nature of things- insights that might quiet the tornado of foolishness with the kind of wisdom that can be reliably put to use in life.

What Makes it Different?

The book contrasts pragmatic wisdom to trendy thinking in a uniquely accessible way- through concise and often quirky thought starters that ground ideas in engaging metaphors. It expressly limits the use of scholarly references to keep its messages pithy and memorable, and eschews the mention of political parties, politicians, and most hot-button issues so its ideas may resonate with readers across the political spectrum. Those on the extreme ends of that spectrum will find less to love. After all, the book is about wisdom.

Of course, contrasting wise insights with foolish notions is the work of many, deeply researched sociopolitical books, such as Douglas Murray’s: The War on the West. Other works focus more narrowly on actionable insights including examples like Arthur Brooks’: From Strength to Strength or Jocko Willink’s: Extreme Ownership. The success of such works, perhaps in particular Jordon Peterson’s Rules for Life books, indicate how the current chaos of conceptions spawns a deep yearning for wiser insights that can be readily put to work in one’s life.

When Monkeys Fly responds to that yearning in a fresh way.