The Time of Our Lives
A Conversation About America
[New York] : Random House Audio, [2011]
Format: Audiobook on CD
Edition: Unabridged.
Description: 6 sound discs (7 hr.) : digital ; 4 3/4 in.
Rooted in the values, lessons, and verities of generations past and of his South Dakota upbringing, Brokaw weaves together stories of Americans who are making a difference and personal stories from his own family history, to engage us in a conversation about our country and to offer ideas for how we can revitalize the promise of the American Dream.
Contents:
Getting the Fundamentals Right. Generations -- One nation, indivisible -- K through 12 and the hazards along the way -- Old school ties and new world requirements -- Don't know much about geometry -- Church of thrift -- Survivors -- House broken -- Assignment America. Uncle Sam needs us -- The United States academy of public service -- Stepping up and signing up -- Help Me Make It Through This New Dot.Com Age. Wire the world but don't short circuit your soul -- Everyone's a journalist -- Partners -- What Now, Grandma and Grandpa? -- Balancing the book of life -- Failure is an option -- Everyone's a journalist -- The grandparent lode -- September of my years.
Subjects:
Brokaw, Tom.
Social problems -- United States.
National characteristics, American.
Television news anchors -- United States -- Biography.
Television journalists -- United States -- Biography.
United States -- Social conditions -- 21st century.
United States -- Politics and government -- 2009-2016.
Brokaw, Tom.
Social problems -- United States.
National characteristics, American.
Television news anchors -- United States -- Biography.
Television journalists -- United States -- Biography.
United States -- Social conditions -- 21st century.
United States -- Politics and government -- 2009-2016.
ISBN:
9780739341049
UPC: 9780739341049
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Call Number | Location | Shelf Location | Status |
CD HISTORY Bro [6 DISC] | Main (Downtown) | First Level, Book on CD Nonfiction | In |
CD HISTORY Bro [6 DISC] | Main (Downtown) | Available by placing a hold, Repository - Adult | In |
Compact discs.
Sound recording.
Read by the author.
Sound recording.
Read by the author.