In this follow-up to THE RETURN OF DEPRESSION ECONOMICS, Nobel Prize-winning economist and Princeton professor Krugman delivers his introduction before handing over the reins to Rob Shapiro. As Krugman describes the recession of 2008 and charts a path to end the recession, Shapiro uses an even pace and steadily builds the narration to Krugman's conclusions about supply, demand, and increased spending. For the aspects of the discussion that require a more visual approach, there are references to the accompanying charts and graphs. Even though the subject matter can be dense, Shapiro presents Krugman’s argument in a straightforward and understandable way, reading with inflection and emphasis, and slowing down to allow listeners to digest the more technical aspects of the discussion.
Pub Date: May 1, 2012
Duration: 8 hrs
DD ISBN: 9780449806852
Publisher: Random House Audio
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
Henslee’s warm, unhurried narration makes listeners feel like the next success story could be theirs.
Barbara Henslee narrates with an intimate, upbeat delivery and a sunny Southern warmth that feels like being personally recruited to the Mary Kay empire. Her voice suits the material perfectly, drawing listeners into a bygone era when women built empires through gatherings around kitchen tables and on front porches, long before they could open their own bank accounts. Henslee never oversells, just gently persuades, mirroring the company’s own quiet pitch to millions of women that economic independence and personal transformation were within reach. The balanced treatment of the realities of multilevel marketing, alongside the truly inspirational story of founder Mary Kay Ash, make this a compelling listen for anyone curious about the often mocked world of direct sales.
Henslee’s warm, unhurried narration makes listeners feel like the next success story could be theirs.Pub Date: April 28, 2026
Duration: 14 hrs, 24 mins
DD ISBN: 9798217281879
Publisher: Penguin Audio
Review Posted Online: June 9, 2026
Kirkus Reviews Issue: July 15, 2026
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