Audiobook Our Kids by Robert D. Putnam in the ListenBook app
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Book description
Our Kids - An Audiobook That Sounds the Alarm on America's Future
Robert D. Putnam's Our Kids is more than a book; it's an urgent wake-up call delivered in a voice that feels both scholarly and deeply personal. As an audiobook, the experience is even more compelling: Putnam's own narration gives the data and anecdotes a human touch, making the statistics feel like real lives rather than abstract numbers.
The narrative starts in 1959 with Putnam's high school classmates in Port Clinton, Ohio-an almost perfect microcosm of the American Dream. He follows their children into adulthood and sees how the promise that "hard work pays off" has become increasingly fragile. The book is a blend of rich personal stories from kids in cities and suburbs across the country, layered with cutting-edge social-science research. This combination turns what could have been an academic treatise into something visceral and relatable.
What makes this audiobook stand out is how it balances optimism with realism. Putnam does not simply point fingers; he offers concrete evidence of widening opportunity gaps and invites listeners to think about solutions-education reform, community investment, policy change. The New York Times calls it "a passionate, urgent examination" and the Financial Times hails it as a "truly masterful volume." Even the Economist notes that its arguments are "thoughtful and persuasive," underscoring how effectively Putnam navigates complex data without losing his audience.
Listening to Our Kids feels like having a conversation with a trusted friend who also happens to be an expert. The pacing is natural, the tone conversational yet authoritative, and the stories engaging enough that you'll pause to reflect on your own upbringing or community. It's hard not to finish the book-and by extension, the audiobook-feeling both alarmed about the current trajectory and inspired to act.
If you're looking for a powerful narrative that blends rigorous research with heartfelt storytelling, this audiobook is essential listening. Putnam's message is clear: we can't afford to ignore the shrinking chances of our children. It's time to listen, learn, and change.
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Live sound processing
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Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Listening to audio lectures
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
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