Book description
If you've ever wondered why the super-rich just keep getting richer while you're still stressing over rent, a decent education, or even a pension, Liam Byrne's audiobook The Inequality of Wealth is the urgent, clear-eyed conversation you need to hear. As a former Treasury Minister, Byrne doesn't just lay bare the shocking truth-that wealth inequality has exploded, threatening our very way of life-he does it with a rare blend of passion and practicality that makes complex ideas feel as natural as a chat over coffee.
The Financial Times called it an "invaluable repository of recent ideas," and you'll hear why: Byrne distills decades of economic debate into a powerful, accessible narrative. He's not here to scare you with doom-scrolling statistics; he's here to offer real, achievable solutions. Drawing on deep conversations with global leaders, policymakers, and experts from the OECD to the IMF, he dismantles the old economic myths and lays out five concrete pathways to rebuild what he calls a "wealth-owning democracy." Think: making ownership of assets like homes and businesses accessible to more people, not just the privileged few.
What makes this audiobook truly special is Byrne's voice. He's a naturally engaging storyteller-warm, persuasive, and utterly convincing. You won't feel lectured; you'll feel like he's leaning across the table, sharing hard-won insights with genuine urgency. His tone shifts perfectly from frustrated ("We've been stuck in the same tired arguments for twenty years!") to hopeful ("The future won't be a land of milk and honey, but it could be a place where we live longer, happier, healthier lives"). The pacing is perfect for listening-no jargon, just clear, compelling logic that builds momentum.
This isn't another book of vague idealism. Byrne shows how to make change happen, grounded in real-world examples and global perspectives. It's the antidote to despair, offering not just a diagnosis of our broken system, but a roadmap to something better. If you've felt powerless watching inequality deepen, this audiobook will ignite that spark of "Yes, we can change this." It's the kind of book that stays with you long after the final chapter-making you rethink everything you thought you knew about wealth, fairness, and the future we're building together. Listen to it. Then share it. The conversation we need is finally here, and it's speaking directly to us.
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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