Andrew Garman narrates much of this economic analysis in an alarmist tone that will make people pay attention, even worry. But he knows how to lighten up when the author has something positive or hopeful to say, and his performance overall is easy to hear and fitting for this prescient book. The author, an economist, argues that the ubiquity of computers in almost every phase of life creates a labor climate that will reward only those entrepreneurs and others who learn how to interact with them. High earners will not necessarily need to be independently smart—they just need to know how to harness the astounding number of tasks and problems that computers now handle. Everyone else, he says, will be stuck in low-wage labor or service jobs.
Pub Date: Jan. 22, 2013
Duration: 8 hrs, 45 mins
DD ISBN: 9781470382872
Publisher: Recorded Books Inc.
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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