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Nicholas D. Kristof

Reviving Hope in America's Struggling Working-Class Communities

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Author: Nicholas D. Kristof

Narrator: Brian

Format: MP3

ISBN: -

Language: English

Publish Date: 01/14/2020

Audiobook length: 31min

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Chapter 1: The Kids on the Number 6 School Bus

00:0019:29

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Chapter 2: “We’re Number 61!”

00:0026:12

Chapter 3: When Jobs Disappear

00:0031:40

Chapter 4: American Aristocracy

00:0022:02

Chapter 5: How America Went Astray

00:0046:08

Chapter 6: Drug Dealers in Lab Coats

00:0025:28

Chapter 7: Losing the War on Drugs

00:0023:42

Chapter 8: Up by the Bootstraps

00:0024:34

Chapter 9: Deaths of Despair

00:0022:01

Chapter 10: Interventions That Work

00:0036:13

Chapter 11: Universal Health Care: One Day,One Town

00:0030:55

Chapter 12: Homeless in a Rich Nation

00:0023:04

Chapter 13: The Escape Artists

00:0013:20

Chapter 14: A Shot in the Face

00:0029:23

Chapter 15: God Save the Family

00:0024:56

Chapter 16: The Marriage of True Minds

00:0013:39

Chapter 17: We Eat Our Young

00:0027:29

Chapter 18: Raising Troubled Kids

00:0022:28

Chapter 19: Creating More Escape Artists

00:0020:39

Chapter 20: America Regained

00:0036:42

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Who should listen Tightrope by Nicholas D. Kristof

The summary audiobook of "Tightrope" by Nicholas D. Kristof is ideal for anyone interested in understanding the challenges faced by America's working-class communities, especially those seeking insights into socioeconomic disparities and the impact of systemic issues on lives. It is particularly beneficial for educators, policymakers, and activists aiming to foster social change, as well as general readers who want a compelling narrative about personal and societal struggles in contemporary America. This audiobook provides a concise overview of Kristof's poignant exploration of resilience and the urgent need for empathy and action.

3 quotes from Tightrope by Nicholas D. Kristof

"America has become a land of opportunity for the privileged, but for many others, the deck is stacked against them."
"Our society often overlooks the struggles of those who fall through the cracks, but their stories are crucial to understanding the American dream."
"Compassion and empathy are vital; they remind us that the path to progress begins with listening to the experiences of others."

Author : Nicholas D. Kristof

Nicholas D. Kristof is an acclaimed American journalist, author, and op-ed columnist, celebrated for his impactful work that has earned him two Pulitzer Prizes. Since November 2001, he has penned a widely read op-ed column for The New York Times, shedding light on critical human rights issues across Asia and Africa, including human trafficking and the Darfur conflict. With a vast reporting career that spans six continents, he has traveled to 150 countries and all 50 states, gathering firsthand experiences that include encounters with malaria, unrest, and other harrowing situations.

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