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Friday Night Lights

A Town, a Team, and a Dream

by H.G. Bissinger ...

Narrated by Tom Stechschulte ...

Unabridged

14 hours 33 min

The 25th anniversary edition of the #1 New York Times bestseller and Sports Illustrated’s best football book of all time, with a new afterword by the author.Return once again to the timeless account of the Permian Panthers of Odessa—the winningest high school football team in Texas history. Socially and racially divided, Odessa isn’t known to be a place big on dreams, but every Friday night from ... Read more

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The 25th anniversary edition of the #1 New York Times bestseller and Sports Illustrated’s best football book of all time, with a new afterword by the author.Return once again to the timeless account of the Permian Panthers of Odessa—the winningest high school football team in Texas history. Socially and racially divided, Odessa isn’t known to be a place big on dreams, but every Friday night from
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The Forgotten House on the Moor

The page-turning novel from the bestselling author of A Cottage Full of Secrets

by Jane Lovering ...

Narrated by Rose Robinson ...

Unabridged

8 hours 8 min

'Beautifully written and both heartbreaking and heartwarming' Jessica RedlandWhen police knock on Alice Donaldson’s door at 4am, she knows the news won’t be good. There’s been an accident involving her ex-husband Grant, and as his existing next of kin, they need her help.Grant is missing up on the North York moors, but the Grant Alice knew could barely be persuaded out on a walk around the block. ... Read more

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'Beautifully written and both heartbreaking and heartwarming' Jessica RedlandWhen police knock on Alice Donaldson’s door at 4am, she knows the news won’t be good. There’s been an accident involving her ex-husband Grant, and as his existing next of kin, they need her help.Grant is missing up on the North York moors, but the Grant Alice knew could barely be persuaded out on a walk around the block.
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You Only Live Once

The laugh-out-loud, feel-good romantic comedy from Maxine Morrey

by Maxine Morrey ...

Narrated by Gloria Sanders ...

Series series The Read Yourself Happy Collection
Unabridged

8 hours 18 min

Discover the unforgettable and utterly uplifting love story, from the award-winning top 50 bestseller Maxine MorreyPerfect for fans of Mhairi McFarlane and Sophie Kinsella.When Lily’s husband dies, she moves to the edge of a tiny village, settling into a solitary life, her only real company her brother and his family. A quiet life becomes her safe space, with no risk of getting hurt.When her ... Read more

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Discover the unforgettable and utterly uplifting love story, from the award-winning top 50 bestseller Maxine MorreyPerfect for fans of Mhairi McFarlane and Sophie Kinsella.When Lily’s husband dies, she moves to the edge of a tiny village, settling into a solitary life, her only real company her brother and his family. A quiet life becomes her safe space, with no risk of getting hurt.When her
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All Fired Up

Tales of a Country Fireman

by Malcolm Castle ...

Narrated by Dean Williamson ...

Unabridged

8 hours 29 min

Nothing about the county fire service was quite what Malcolm expected when he joined the watch in Shrewsbury. As the newest member of the service he was first in line when swans terrorised the high street - and when a flock of owls got stuck on the roof of his local pub. Eighteen years old and more than ready to rush into burning buildings to save fair damsels in distress, young Malcolm soon ... Read more

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Nothing about the county fire service was quite what Malcolm expected when he joined the watch in Shrewsbury. As the newest member of the service he was first in line when swans terrorised the high street - and when a flock of owls got stuck on the roof of his local pub. Eighteen years old and more than ready to rush into burning buildings to save fair damsels in distress, young Malcolm soon
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Alle vi børn af fru Brath

En lærer for livet

by Thomas Ubbesen ...

Narrated by Thomas Ubbesen ...

Unabridged

9 hours 27 min

Thomas Ubbesen kom til Sønder Ydby fra den store by Frederikshavn og skulle som en fremmed fugl – hans far var kaptajn, og familien havde rejst mange steder i verden – finde sin plads blandt landmandsbørn i den lille forskole. Her herskede fru Brath – en humørsvingende diktatorisk lærer, som foretrak børnene fra de store gårde og underkuede de fattiges børn. Hun lærte dem med stor nidkærhed ... Read more

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Thomas Ubbesen kom til Sønder Ydby fra den store by Frederikshavn og skulle som en fremmed fugl – hans far var kaptajn, og familien havde rejst mange steder i verden – finde sin plads blandt landmandsbørn i den lille forskole. Her herskede fru Brath – en humørsvingende diktatorisk lærer, som foretrak børnene fra de store gårde og underkuede de fattiges børn. Hun lærte dem med stor nidkærhed
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Landscapes of Loss

The Story of an Indian Drought

by Kavitha Iyer ...

Narrated by Shivani Vakil Savant ...

Unabridged

9 hours 44 min

WINNER OF THE TATA LITERATURE LIVE FIRST BOOK AWARD (NON-FICTION) 2021Maharashtra, India's richest state by GDP, has its eyes set on becoming the country's first trillion-dollar economy by 2025. At the same time, Marathwada -- a historically backward part of the state adjoining the distressed Vidarbha region -- has seen a surge in farmer suicides.At the heart of the crisis is a cyclical drought ... Read more

$15.99 USD

WINNER OF THE TATA LITERATURE LIVE FIRST BOOK AWARD (NON-FICTION) 2021Maharashtra, India's richest state by GDP, has its eyes set on becoming the country's first trillion-dollar economy by 2025. At the same time, Marathwada -- a historically backward part of the state adjoining the distressed Vidarbha region -- has seen a surge in farmer suicides.At the heart of the crisis is a cyclical drought
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American Alt

A True Story of Madness and Friendship in a Fractured Country

by Chris Lockhart ...

Narrated by John Chancer, Todd Kramer ...

Unabridged

10 hours 24 min

Bloomsbury presents American Alt by Chris Lockhart, read by Todd Kramer and John ChancerAmerican Alt is a powerful memoir of crisis and redemption — a glimpse into the mind of an American conspiracy theorist, the schizophrenia, trauma, and misinformation that drove him to the brink, and the friendship that brought him back."A mesmerizing, compassionate, and deeply meaningful exploration of a ... Read more

$27.00 USD

Bloomsbury presents American Alt by Chris Lockhart, read by Todd Kramer and John ChancerAmerican Alt is a powerful memoir of crisis and redemption — a glimpse into the mind of an American conspiracy theorist, the schizophrenia, trauma, and misinformation that drove him to the brink, and the friendship that brought him back."A mesmerizing, compassionate, and deeply meaningful exploration of a
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The Quiet Zone

Unraveling the Mystery of a Town Suspended in Silence

by Stephen Kurczy ...

Narrated by Roger Wayne ...

Unabridged

9 hours 8 min

""Captivating."" —Kirkus | ""Fascinating, deeply reported, and slightly eerie."" —BookPage (Starred Review) | ""The Quiet Zone will live on in your memory."" —Bill McKibbenA stunning portrait of an Appalachian community, the people who call it home, and the enduring human quest for quietDeep in the Appalachian Mountains lies the last truly quiet town in America. Green Bank, West Virginia, is a ... Read more

$28.99 USD

""Captivating."" —Kirkus | ""Fascinating, deeply reported, and slightly eerie."" —BookPage (Starred Review) | ""The Quiet Zone will live on in your memory."" —Bill McKibbenA stunning portrait of an Appalachian community, the people who call it home, and the enduring human quest for quietDeep in the Appalachian Mountains lies the last truly quiet town in America. Green Bank, West Virginia, is a
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Our Towns

A 100,000-Mile Journey into the Heart of America

by James Fallows, Deborah Fallows ...

Narrated by James Fallows, Deborah Fallows ...

Unabridged

15 hours 43 min

***NATIONAL BEST SELLER***A vivid, surprising portrait of the civic and economic reinvention taking place in America, town by town and generally out of view of the national media. A realistically positive and provocative view of the country between its coasts.For the last five years, James and Deborah Fallows have been traveling across America in a single-engine prop airplane. Visiting dozens of ... Read more

$25.00 USD

***NATIONAL BEST SELLER***A vivid, surprising portrait of the civic and economic reinvention taking place in America, town by town and generally out of view of the national media. A realistically positive and provocative view of the country between its coasts.For the last five years, James and Deborah Fallows have been traveling across America in a single-engine prop airplane. Visiting dozens of
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Hvor der er vilje

by Jeffrey Archer ...

Narrated by Jesper Bøllehuus ...

Unabridged

12 hours 55 min

Den storslåede fortælling om Harry Cliftons liv begynder i England i tiden efter Første Verdenskrig. Harry vokser op i den fattige del af Bristol med en hårdtarbejdende, enlig mor og historien om en far, der blev dræbt under krigen.Harrys far arbejdede på havnen, ligesom Harrys onkel gør nu, og som Harry selv vil gøre den dag, han bliver færdig med skolen. Men Harry har et uventet talent, som ... Read more

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Den storslåede fortælling om Harry Cliftons liv begynder i England i tiden efter Første Verdenskrig. Harry vokser op i den fattige del af Bristol med en hårdtarbejdende, enlig mor og historien om en far, der blev dræbt under krigen.Harrys far arbejdede på havnen, ligesom Harrys onkel gør nu, og som Harry selv vil gøre den dag, han bliver færdig med skolen. Men Harry har et uventet talent, som
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Downeast

Five Maine Girls and the Unseen Story of Rural America

by Gigi Georges ...

Narrated by Lisa Flanagan ...

Unabridged

6 hours 20 min

In Downeast, Gigi Georges follows five girls as they come of age in one of the most challenging and geographically isolated regions on the Eastern seaboard. Their stories reveal surprising truths about rural America and offer hope for its future. “It’s almost impossible not to care about these fierce young women and cheer for their hard-won successes” (Kirkus) in this “heartfelt portrait” and ... Read more

$23.99 USD

In Downeast, Gigi Georges follows five girls as they come of age in one of the most challenging and geographically isolated regions on the Eastern seaboard. Their stories reveal surprising truths about rural America and offer hope for its future. “It’s almost impossible not to care about these fierce young women and cheer for their hard-won successes” (Kirkus) in this “heartfelt portrait” and
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Uprooted

Recovering the Legacy of the Places We've Left Behind

by Grace Olmstead ...

Narrated by Grace Olmstead ...

Unabridged

6 hours 48 min

**"A superior exploration of the consequences of the hollowing out of our agricultural heartlands."—Kirkus ReviewsIn the tradition of Wendell Berry, a young writer wrestles with what we owe the places we’ve left behind.**In the tiny farm town of Emmett, Idaho, there are two kinds of people: those who leave and those who stay. Those who leave go in search of greener pastures, better jobs, and ... Read more

$17.50 USD

**"A superior exploration of the consequences of the hollowing out of our agricultural heartlands."—Kirkus ReviewsIn the tradition of Wendell Berry, a young writer wrestles with what we owe the places we’ve left behind.**In the tiny farm town of Emmett, Idaho, there are two kinds of people: those who leave and those who stay. Those who leave go in search of greener pastures, better jobs, and
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Chosen Country

A Rebellion in the West

by James Pogue ...

Narrated by Alex Hyde-White ...

Unabridged

7 hours 44 min

In Chosen Country, listeners are given an extraordinary inside look at America’s militia movement that shows a country at the crossroads of class, culture, and insurrection.In a remote corner of Oregon, James Pogue found himself at the heart of a rebellion. Granted unmatched access by Ammon Bundy to the armed occupation of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge, Pogue met ranchers and militiamen ... Read more

$22.99 USD

In Chosen Country, listeners are given an extraordinary inside look at America’s militia movement that shows a country at the crossroads of class, culture, and insurrection.In a remote corner of Oregon, James Pogue found himself at the heart of a rebellion. Granted unmatched access by Ammon Bundy to the armed occupation of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge, Pogue met ranchers and militiamen
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Back in the Day

The deeply affecting, first ever memoir by beloved national treasure Melvyn Bragg

by Melvyn Bragg ...

Narrated by Melvyn Bragg ...

Series series The Memoirs
Unabridged

11 hours 54 min

* AN OBSERVER AND DAILY MAIL "BOOKS OF 2022" PICK *Melvyn Bragg's first ever memoir - an elegiac, intimate account of growing up in post-war Cumbria, which lyrically evokes a vanished world.In this captivating memoir, Melvyn Bragg recalls growing up in the Cumbrian market town of Wigton, from his early childhood during the war to the moment he had to decide between staying on or spreading his ... Read more

$31.99 USD

* AN OBSERVER AND DAILY MAIL "BOOKS OF 2022" PICK *Melvyn Bragg's first ever memoir - an elegiac, intimate account of growing up in post-war Cumbria, which lyrically evokes a vanished world.In this captivating memoir, Melvyn Bragg recalls growing up in the Cumbrian market town of Wigton, from his early childhood during the war to the moment he had to decide between staying on or spreading his
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Storm Lake

A Chronicle of Change, Resilience, and Hope from a Heartland Newspaper

by Art Cullen ...

Narrated by Chris Henry Coffey ...

Unabridged

10 hours 37 min

**"A reminder that even the smallest newspapers can hold the most powerful among us accountable."—The New York Times Book ReviewWatch the documentary Storm Lake on PBS.**Iowa plays an outsize role in national politics. Iowa introduced Barack Obama and voted bigly for Donald Trump. But is it a bellwether for America, a harbinger of its future? Art Cullen’s answer is complicated and honest. In truth ... Read more

$20.00 USD

**"A reminder that even the smallest newspapers can hold the most powerful among us accountable."—The New York Times Book ReviewWatch the documentary Storm Lake on PBS.**Iowa plays an outsize role in national politics. Iowa introduced Barack Obama and voted bigly for Donald Trump. But is it a bellwether for America, a harbinger of its future? Art Cullen’s answer is complicated and honest. In truth
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Street Hearts

An Extraordinary Story of Saving Street Dogs

by Emma Smith, Anthony Smith ...

Narrated by Melanie Crawley, Paul Paul Tyreman ...

Unabridged

8 hours

A heartwarming tale of abandoned dogs and their savioursAmong the cobblestone villages and towns of rural Bulgaria, a dedicated team of unsung heroes led by Emma and Anthony Smith works tirelessly to change the destiny of street dogs. These animals are abandoned and neglected, and sometimes in danger, until Street Hearts step in to provide them with a second chance.In this heartwarming and ... Read more

$25.99 USD

A heartwarming tale of abandoned dogs and their savioursAmong the cobblestone villages and towns of rural Bulgaria, a dedicated team of unsung heroes led by Emma and Anthony Smith works tirelessly to change the destiny of street dogs. These animals are abandoned and neglected, and sometimes in danger, until Street Hearts step in to provide them with a second chance.In this heartwarming and
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العنف ضد المرأة

by نجلاء الورداني, نجلاء الورداني ...

Narrated by سامي العربي ...

Unabridged

14 hours 48 min

يعد هذا الكتاب دراسة واقعية تتناول ظاهرة العنف ضد المرأة داخل أحد الأحياء العشوائية بمحافظة القاهرة في ضوء علاقتها بالعوامل الاجتماعية والثقافية والاقتصادية والسياسية والدينية..... إلخ الموجودة داخل المجتمع المصري ككل، وهذا من خلال النظر إليها في سياقها العام، أيضًا علاقات التأثير والتأثر المتبادل بين تلك الظاهرة وغيرها من الظواهر الاجتماعية الأخرى الموجودة في المجتمع المصري، أي دراسة التغيرات ... Read more

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يعد هذا الكتاب دراسة واقعية تتناول ظاهرة العنف ضد المرأة داخل أحد الأحياء العشوائية بمحافظة القاهرة في ضوء علاقتها بالعوامل الاجتماعية والثقافية والاقتصادية والسياسية والدينية..... إلخ الموجودة داخل المجتمع المصري ككل، وهذا من خلال النظر إليها في سياقها العام، أيضًا علاقات التأثير والتأثر المتبادل بين تلك الظاهرة وغيرها من الظواهر الاجتماعية الأخرى الموجودة في المجتمع المصري، أي دراسة التغيرات
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The Good Life

Helen and Scott Nearing's Sixty Years of Self-Sufficient Living

by Scott Nearing, Helen Nearing ...

Narrated by Suzie Althens ...

Unabridged

12 hours 41 min

This one-volume edition of Living the Good Life and Continuing the Good Life brings these classics on rural homesteading together. This couple abandoned the city for a rural life with minimal cash and the knowledge of self-reliance and good health.This audiobook is expertly read by Suzie Althens, with audio engineering by Katie Jackson. It was produced and published by Echo Point Books & Media, an ... Read more

$24.99 USD

This one-volume edition of Living the Good Life and Continuing the Good Life brings these classics on rural homesteading together. This couple abandoned the city for a rural life with minimal cash and the knowledge of self-reliance and good health.This audiobook is expertly read by Suzie Althens, with audio engineering by Katie Jackson. It was produced and published by Echo Point Books & Media, an
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The Emmerdale Girls

The perfect romantic wartime saga to cosy up with this winter (Emmerdale, Book 5)

by Kerry Bell ...

Narrated by Laura Kirman ...

Series Audiobook 5 - Emmerdale
Unabridged

9 hours 52 min

'Absolutely loved this ... brought me to tears of joy at the end ... I cannot recommend this book enough' Amazon Reviewer, 5 stars'Bought it for my mum for Christmas. She thinks it's fantastic' Amazon Reviewer, 5 stars'Very easy to read, a good storyline with strong characters. Highly recommend it' Ama... ... Read more

$24.99 USD

'Absolutely loved this ... brought me to tears of joy at the end ... I cannot recommend this book enough' Amazon Reviewer, 5 stars'Bought it for my mum for Christmas. She thinks it's fantastic' Amazon Reviewer, 5 stars'Very easy to read, a good storyline with strong characters. Highly recommend it' Ama...
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Tree Thieves

Crime and Survival in North America's Woods

by Lyndsie Bourgon ...

Narrated by Hayden Bishop ...

Unabridged

6 hours 5 min

A gripping account of the billion-dollar timber black market—and how it intersects with environmentalism, class, and culture.In Tree Thieves, Lyndsie Bourgon takes us deep into the underbelly of the illegal timber market. As she traces three timber poaching cases, she introduces us to tree poachers, law enforcement, forensic wood specialists, the enigmatic residents of former logging communities, ... Read more

$24.99 USD

A gripping account of the billion-dollar timber black market—and how it intersects with environmentalism, class, and culture.In Tree Thieves, Lyndsie Bourgon takes us deep into the underbelly of the illegal timber market. As she traces three timber poaching cases, she introduces us to tree poachers, law enforcement, forensic wood specialists, the enigmatic residents of former logging communities,
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The Ballad of Ronan McCoy

by Colin Morgan ...

Narrated by Colin Morgan ...

Unabridged

10 hours 12 min

The instant Sunday Times bestsellerReaders LOVE The Ballad of Ronan McCoy'Absolutely traumatic. Nobody speak to me. Five stars''This is a story that feels deeply human, heartbreaking, and yet full of quiet hope''If I could give this book six stars, I would. I’m finding it difficult to gather my thoughts because I’m actually crying (ugly crying) as I type this''Colin Morgan owes me a box of t... ... Read more

$28.99 USD

The instant Sunday Times bestsellerReaders LOVE The Ballad of Ronan McCoy'Absolutely traumatic. Nobody speak to me. Five stars''This is a story that feels deeply human, heartbreaking, and yet full of quiet hope''If I could give this book six stars, I would. I’m finding it difficult to gather my thoughts because I’m actually crying (ugly crying) as I type this''Colin Morgan owes me a box of t...
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What Next?

A laugh-out-loud novel from #1, MULTI-MILLION COPY BESTSELLER Shari Low

by Shari Low ...

Narrated by Helen McAlpine ...

Series Audiobook 3 - The Carly Cooper Series
Unabridged

9 hours 48 min

The final captivating book from the #1, MULTI-MILLION COPY BESTSELLER Shari Low's fabulous series that will make you laugh and cry...Two weeks, four friends and one big bucket list of secrets to unravel…Val Murray and her best friend, Josie had been planning a ‘Thelma and Louise’ bucket list style holiday.Now Josie is gone, and Val needs to make the trip before it’s too late.But Val doesn’t want ... Read more

$22.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

The final captivating book from the #1, MULTI-MILLION COPY BESTSELLER Shari Low's fabulous series that will make you laugh and cry...Two weeks, four friends and one big bucket list of secrets to unravel…Val Murray and her best friend, Josie had been planning a ‘Thelma and Louise’ bucket list style holiday.Now Josie is gone, and Val needs to make the trip before it’s too late.But Val doesn’t want
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L’humain et la permaculture : Des leçons pratiques pour des fermes plus saines, des aliments de meilleure qualité et des communautés plus fortes

by Fernande Legendre ...

Narrated by Fernande Legendre ...

Unabridged

2 hours 17 min

Transformez votre projet agricole en un écosystème florissant où la permaculture nourrit la terre et les liens humains. Que vous soyez en pleine reconversion professionnelle ou en quête de sens pour votre travail collectif, cette écoute apaisante et pragmatique vous ancre instantanément dans le vivant.De l'observation minutieuse des sols jusqu'à la qualité de l'assiette, adoptez une approche ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Transformez votre projet agricole en un écosystème florissant où la permaculture nourrit la terre et les liens humains. Que vous soyez en pleine reconversion professionnelle ou en quête de sens pour votre travail collectif, cette écoute apaisante et pragmatique vous ancre instantanément dans le vivant.De l'observation minutieuse des sols jusqu'à la qualité de l'assiette, adoptez une approche
... Read more
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The Left Behind

Decline and Rage in Rural America

by Robert Wuthnow ...

Narrated by Grover Gardner ...

Unabridged

5 hours 27 min

How a fraying social fabric is fueling the outrage of rural AmericansWhat is fueling rural America’s outrage toward the federal government? Why did rural Americans vote overwhelmingly for Donald Trump? And, beyond economic and demographic decline, is there a more nuanced explanation for the growing rural-urban divide? Drawing on more than a decade of research and hundreds of interviews, Robert ... Read more

$16.95 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

How a fraying social fabric is fueling the outrage of rural AmericansWhat is fueling rural America’s outrage toward the federal government? Why did rural Americans vote overwhelmingly for Donald Trump? And, beyond economic and demographic decline, is there a more nuanced explanation for the growing rural-urban divide? Drawing on more than a decade of research and hundreds of interviews, Robert
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