A business text about New York real estate, this volume is interesting and fairly standard for the genre. David Drummond's delivery is typical for this type of business title--his tone is crisp, pronunciation clear, and sentences empathic. Such a consistent narration could lull some listeners into not paying attention when listened to for long periods of time. Though there's not much room for imaginative interpretation in a factually based book, Drummond does try to infuse the chapters with intensity and feeling while describing the ups and downs of the housing market and its effects on the lives of ordinary people in one of the urban centers of the world.
Pub Date: 2013
Duration: 12 hrs, 45 mins
DD ISBN: 9781452681863
Publisher: Tantor Media
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
The readers can't compensate for the unbearably pompous prose style of this extended parable about corporate politics and strategy.
Pub Date: N/A
Duration: 3 hrs
Publisher: Random House Audio
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
Media powerhouse Barry Diller, at 83, offers an articulate, humble, and utterly honest account of his varied life. Dillard's narration is workmanlike, moving the narrative forward in a somewhat monotonous manner. That unvaried tone sharply contrasts with the fascinating story of a young, not very aggressive personality who nonetheless became highly influential in the entertainment industry. It's all presented without much fanfare: the Paramount years, QVC, and HSN leadership roles, among others. Diller attributes his own cowardice and the societal norms of the 1950s and 1960s for staying silent on his homosexuality. He discusses the matter briefly, along with his successful marriage to fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg. His greatest assets were flexibility and good luck. This is a fascinating life story that requires patient listening.
Pub Date: 2025
Duration: 12 hrs, 45 mins
DD ISBN: 9781668134993
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
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