Harris exposes listeners to a damning critique of neoliberal capitalist culture and how it has wreaked havoc on his generation, the Millennials. Narrator Will Collyer understands Harris's tone and viewpoint and channels it consistently. His youthful voice carries the energy and emphasis of Harris's prose, bringing each point home. Collyer is particularly skilled at delivering snarky comments in a tone that can sound somewhat berating or smug but still seems on point. In his quest to illuminate the problems he sees, Harris tackles numerous topics, including education, work, health, and technology. Throughout, he repeatedly shows that despite the blame and disdain that Millennials receive, they are coping with a system that seeks to all but strangle them.
Pub Date: Nov. 7, 2017
Duration: 7 hrs, 30 mins
DD ISBN: 9781478992332
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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