There's gentleness in narrator Robin Miles's voice as she switches between the viewpoints of Giselle Burgess and her daughter, Hailey. Miles takes on a clinical tone as she describes the impersonal process through which Burgess and her family, who had just become homeless, were placed in a shelter in a New York City hotel. Burgess, who was working for the Girl Scouts, decided to start a troop while there. Author Nikita Stewart gives listeners glimpses of the grim world of homelessness as she tells the inspiring story of girls getting involved in Scouting. As Troop 6000's story develops, and the troop is aided by celebrities and TV appearances, Miles's narration reflects the ups and downs of events. The challenges of homelessness, organizational expansion, and cookie sales are also part of the story.
Pub Date: May 19, 2020
Duration: 9 hrs, 45 mins
DD ISBN: 9780593167809
Publisher: Random House 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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