The world is getting older, and MIT Age Lab founder Joseph F. Coughlin wants to contribute to a new narrative on how to live. In an upbeat narration, Kiff VandenHeuvel voices the the author's case that age isn't a problem. VandenHeuvel adds urgency and excitement to Coughlin's consideration of quality-of-life issues such as socializing and achievement and raises his voice to show the author's indignation with investors who don't consider older entrepreneurs and markets. Coughlin sees both good and bad in retirement communities that fill seniors' days with activity but are split off from the general population and are not contributing tax revenues for schools. He also investigates the changing lives of older women. Listeners will find themselves pondering the issues Coughlin raises.
Pub Date: Nov. 7, 2017
Duration: 12 hrs, 30 mins
DD ISBN: 9781478989479
Publisher: Blackstone 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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