St John of the Cross, in his famous poem, wrote of the `dark night of the soul`, describing the struggle to renounce earthly pleasures and reach out for eternal life. In Connections, John Young takes a philosophical look at life in the twenty-first century. He traces the corruption of politics, the sensual downfall of the individual, and mankind`s incessant repetition of his own mistakes. Dealing with themes of science, religion and sociology, Connections shows humanity in need, more than ever, of finding a way to transcend the threshold of earthly existence. How can this be done? Who has the strength to do it? Who does not? These questions are of vital significance in a consideration of the world today.