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  • The Great Depression

  • An Enthralling Guide to the Worst Economic Downturn in the History of the Industrialized World (Historical Periods)
  • By: Billy Wellman
  • Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
  • Length: 3 hrs and 18 mins

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By: Billy Wellman
Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
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Summary

Journey through a Time of Change and Courage

Take a journey through one of America’s toughest times, the Great Depression. This audiobook dives into the daily lives of people who faced job loss, poverty, and homelessness with incredible bravery.

What You’ll Learn:

Learn about what caused the Great Depression, including bad economic decisions and government mistakes.

See how families struggled every day with no jobs and no homes.

Discover how the Great Depression inspired famous writers like John Steinbeck and photographers like Dorothea Lange.

Explore the art, poems, and stories that gave people hope and a way to understand their hard lives.

Understand how leaders like Herbert Hoover and Franklin D. Roosevelt tried to fix the country.

Learn about the decisions that helped America recover from this disaster.

Find out how the Great Depression still affects our world today.

Get inspired by stories of people who never gave up, showing us how to face hard times with strength and creativity.

This audiobook isn't just a collection of facts; it's a heartfelt tribute to the resilience and determination of people during the Great Depression.

Here’s why you should listen to it:

Engaging Stories: Experience real-life accounts that make history come alive.

Clear Explanations: Understand complex events with simple and easy-to-follow explanations.

Inspiration: Draw strength from the incredible stories of people who faced enormous challenges and overcame them.

Relevance: See how the lessons from the Great Depression apply to today’s world, giving you a deeper understanding of current events.

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©2024 Billy Wellman (P)2024 Billy Wellman
  • Unabridged Audiobook
  • Categories: History
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