Book description
Imagine hearing the chilling truth whispered in your ear: "The world's soils could be lost within a lifetime." That's the opening gut-punch of Philip Lymbery's Sixty Harvests Left, and it's delivered with such raw urgency in this audiobook that you'll feel the ground shift beneath you. Forget dry lectures; this is a gripping, deeply human call to arms, narrated with the perfect blend of passion and precision that makes you lean in.
The blurbs from giants like Michael Morpurgo ("transformative"), Isabella Tree ("vitally necessary"), and Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall ("bold and inspiring solutions") aren't just praise-they're a roadmap. Lymbery, the acclaimed author of Farmageddon, doesn't just list the crisis; he takes you on a journey. You'll hear the rustle of industrial farms in Brazil and the Gambia, the clatter of mega-farms in the U.S., the quiet desperation in farmers' voices as they describe poisoned water and vanished bees. The narrator's voice carries the weight of it all-this isn't abstract. It's the air we breathe, the water we drink, the very dirt under your feet.
But here's what makes this audiobook essential beyond the urgency: Lymbery doesn't drown us in despair. He finds hope in the pioneers-the ones rethinking farming, reviving ancient techniques, and building landscapes back to life. You'll hear the warmth in his voice as he describes these stories: the small-scale innovators, the communities turning the tide. It's not a doom-scroll; it's a lifeline. He pulls no punches on "Big Agriculture"'s damage, but then pivots with solutions that feel both practical and revolutionary. You'll hear the shift from anger to possibility, like sunlight breaking through storm clouds.
What's brilliant about the audiobook format is how it mirrors the book's rhythm. The early sections build tension slowly, like the creeping loss of soil-measured, unsettling. Then, as Lymbery introduces the hopeful movements, the pace lifts, the tone becomes collaborative, almost like he's sharing secrets over coffee. You don't just learn about restoring soil; you feel the momentum of change. It's persuasive without being preachy, balanced without being bland. As Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall put it, Lymbery offers "bold and inspiring solutions"-and the narration makes you believe they're within reach.
This isn't a book you finish and forget. It's the kind that lingers, making you question every meal, every grocery choice. After hearing Lymbery's clear, calm voice lay out the stakes-"game over" if we don't act-you'll find yourself listening differently to the world. The sound of birds in your backyard, the texture of your morning coffee, the taste of a tomato from a local farm-it all carries new meaning. It's not just about saving the planet; it's about reclaiming a future where nature isn't a casualty, but the foundation. Sixty Harvests Left doesn't just warn us; it gives us the tools to act, and in this audiobook, that message lands with unforgettable clarity. It's the most vital listen you'll find this year.
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
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
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
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience