Viva Lost David

David Vermillion doesn't own an iPod. He never sends text messages. His taste in music is suggestive of someone twice his age. He's more of an old soul than a Child of the Eighties. Nevertheless, David graduates from NYU with honors, certain a big, impactful future--law school, City Council, maybe even Mayor--is awaiting him.

But when the newly graduated David seeks employment in a jobless market, he's quick to panic. He fears he has nothing to show for his hard work but a wasted youth. Ent...