Way to the Way : Perspicacious Press : 9780985344931 : 0985344938 : 22 Apr 2012 : The critic Alfred Kazin, in describing Emerson, has said, "the world is always new to those who would see themselves in a new way." Mr. Sidelman, in his intriguing book THE WAY TO THE WAY, shares with us the newness and originality of the world view he has conceived. For any thinking person who wishes to probe more deeply the meaning of popular assumptions this book is a valuable guide. The author's basic premise is that we need to mobilize our individual capacity to reason for ourselves, instead of being unwittingly influenced by the insistent flow of what others think is right. In re-reading this book I was struck by the original shaping and development of concepts that have occupied philosophers and writers over the course of time. To be able to tap into the "mythos" or collective wisdom of the ages to the extent that Mr. Sidelman has, is indicative of his truly unique intellectual journey. Clearly imp