Narrator Janina Edwards captures the frustration and challenges of the many victims introduced in Natapoff's exploration of the American criminal justice system. As Edwards's emotive narration evokes their sympathy, listeners are encouraged to see the inequality the author illuminates. She uncovers deep cracks in the criminal justice system in the ways that it strong-arms individuals into taking guilty pleas or unfairly pits the state against the individual in ways that have long-lasting ramifications. The result is a system that helps to perpetuate crime, inequality, and profiteering. While Natapoff has constructed a compelling argument with numerous voices, Edwards give those voices meaning that may linger with listeners long after the audiobook is finished.
Pub Date: Dec. 31, 2018
Duration: 9 hrs, 45 mins
DD ISBN: 9781549142154
Publisher: Hachette Audio
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
Buckley offers a reasonable proposal for a national service program without jail or criminal penalties. Narrator Lawrence reads with a slow and careful announcer's voice; one wishes Buckley were reading this one himself. Books on Tape does its usual quality job with formatting, packaging and tape-turning instructions. The reader repeats the last sentence at such times, so you're sure you haven't missed anything. Popular nonfiction collections will appreciate Gratitude, and the topic is likely to prove timely in the years ahead.
Pub Date: N/A
Duration: 5 hrs
Publisher: Books on Tape
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
Kozol’s shocking exposé of inequities in the funding of our public schools contrasts white suburban schools with those serving black and Hispanic populations. Interviews with students, teachers, and school administrators add eloquent testimony to Kozol’s disturbing presentation of facts. Narration by Jack Winston is clear and brisk, but the pace is unrelenting, with little pause for transition between scenes or chapters. Winston’s cool, detached voice contrasts with Kozol’s impasssioned and outraged message. The sheer repetition and magnitude of Kozol’s damning evidence is numbing; the narration gives no relief. Powerful medicine, most easily taken in small doses. Music signalling tape changes is jarringly inappropriate.
Pub Date: N/A
Duration: 8 hrs
Publisher: Brilliance Audio
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
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