"PILGRIM is a motivational book written for the current generation of youth. Its purpose is to present to young readers the unvarnished truth describing the world they will be inheriting. It provides some roadmaps in navigating this now very different world than that of their parents and grandparents. They are indeed Pilgrims in a new and different land. Its goal is to motivate them to answer a call to help the country, offering suggestions as to how to do that, and to make clear their participation and service is very much needed. The opportunity for a meaningful life has never been greater."