In the essay Hiding From Reality, the author, Bob Herbert, is trying to share his point of view on the current and future state of the American Dream with his American readers. Mainly due to the effects of the Great Recession, many Americans have given up hope that the American Dream is still alive today. Herbert wrote this piece to inform the people of their mistakes and motivate them to get this country back on track with acceptance and patience. One of the main points the author is trying to get across is overcoming denial. He emphasizes the fact that “we’re in denial about the extent of the rot in the system, and the effort that would be required to turn things around”. Herbert believes that the first step in reviving the American Dream
