After reading the sample chapter, I believe that the author's goal for Indoor Epidemic's to be accessible and readable is attained. Sometimes titles like this are written in a manner which does not reach the average public library reader, but I found the chapter to be easy to read and understandable. I especially enjoyed the sections where the author talks about his experience with his son. Having examples such as this will prompt the reader--especially those with children--to recall a similar instance.The book's emphasis on the negatives our children suffer by not having more exposure to nature ring true. From personal experience, I know my own children did not have the same exposure I had from growing up running the hills of my grandmother's farm. My children, like many other children of their generation, don't have grandparents on farms anymore. This fact alone has limited exposure to the outdoors.

The author's chapter explanations also take into effect that today's parents are afraid for their children. Many would not even consider letting them ride their bikes around the block, let alone running free in the hills. Education in today's schools as the author describes is contrary to the nature of growing limbs and bodies. Cutting recess time and less PE are all combining to the indoor epidemic. This title brings all of these issues together in one title, allowing educators, parents and others to evaluate and hopefully advocate for change.