The Price of Inequality: How Today's Divided Society Endangers Our Future

With the presidential election just weeks away, Stiglitz offers a fascinating look at the wealthiest Americans (aka the 1%) and their effect on the country at large. Paul Boehmer's narration is clear and workmanlike, but his performance suffers from slow pacing%E2%80%94his slow, halting way of speaking is monotonous at times%E2%80%94which will prevent many listeners from fully engaging with this audio edition. In later portions of the audiobook, Boehmer does pick up the pace%E2%80%94and this helps engage listeners more fully. The material is compelling, but it takes time for the narrator to truly hit his stride. If one is willing to tough it out through the lulls, there are plenty of economic and social lessons to be learned. A Norton hardcover. (June)