by Jeff Nesbit ; read by Jeff Nesbit ‧ RELEASE DATE: Sept. 25, 2018
How will the world end? For humanity, it may be in floods or drought or famine. In this audiobook, author and narrator Jeff Nesbit presents his view of the potential effects of ongoing climate change throughout the world. Nesbit seeks to describe the causes and impacts of climate change on both small and large scales, drawing examples from across the globe. He also lays out some clear paths to addressing these concerns and reversing the effects. Nesbit speaks confidently and authoritatively, though his narration is fairly dry. He doesn't inject much variety of tone or speech pattern into this lengthy production, but his style remains engaging and will hold the attention of interested listeners.
Pub Date: Sept. 25, 2018
Duration: 11 hrs
DD ISBN: 9781250300553
Publisher: Macmillan Audio
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
by William F. Buckley Jr. ; read by Walter Lawrence ‧ RELEASE DATE: N/A
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
by Jonathan Kozol ; read by Jack Winston ‧ RELEASE DATE: N/A
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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