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The Home Front: Life in America During World War II

By: Dan Gediman, Martha C. Little
Narrated by: Martin Sheen
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[Contains some explicit content] Narrated by award-winning actor Martin Sheen, The Home Front: Life in America During World War II takes listeners into the lives of Americans at home who supported the war effort and sustained the country during wartime. The war brought immediate, life-changing shifts; from the rationing of butter, to an explosion of war-related jobs, to mixed-signals about the role of women in society. Feel what living in the United States was like for everyday people during this disruptive and uncertain period of American history in the newest Audible Original series. Martha Little is the Executive Producer. Dan Gediman is the Series Producer.

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A factual honest account of America during and just after WWII. The blatant racism and sexism is dealt with as it was in its searing existence then and this book would serve as an excellent study tool for these subjects alone. But also the why America delayed joining. The repercussions. The changes in its society and even its language. The changes good and bad wrought by such a war and all majestically narrated by Martin Sheen. He made this book for me alongside the excellent first hand accounts by the people themselves directly affected. Wonderfully put together piece of work

Highly highly recommend

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Would you listen to The Home Front: Life in America During World War II again? Why?

This book allows us to have a better understanding of what life was like behind the battles, for the folk who stayed at home and had to deal with the ordinary struggles of every day life and social change.

What other book might you compare The Home Front: Life in America During World War II to, and why?

I haven't had the opportunity to listen/read a book about life beyond the battles before. I'd love to get a perspective on the British life.

What about Martin Sheen’s performance did you like?

Martin Sheen never disappoints. He brings life to the words.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

I never listen to a book in one sitting, but I was always keen to return to the book

The story behind the battles

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After reading the reviews on Audible.com (USA site) I nearly passed on this. Though with the dangling carrot in front of me, namely Martin Sheen, thought I would give it an hour. First sixty minutes were very interesting so carried on to the end..

Am glad this is neither an anodyne historical piece or a chest beating patriotic documentary, but instead it clearly explains the cultural and political issues faced by the US during WWII. I’ve read/ seen/ heard many things concerning Britain during both World Wars so found the viewpoint from another nation fascinating. And I do now understand/ appreciate why America was reluctant to enter WWII.

Martin Sheen does an excellent job with the narration - he hasn’t written this.

Arranged in an episode format, which could be seen as a positive if you would like to listen occasionally as it gives you a good point to stop, though I listened over two days so endured listening to the credits at the end of each episode. No biggy as you could just fast-forward it if you’d prefer too.

A superb documentary 5*

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More of a series of spoken documentaries, but very well done and with historical audio and first person accounts, it really connects with you.

Best audio book I have ever heard

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There is some quite astounding factual information from everyday life in a well narrated book.

Excellent listening highly recommend.

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Can't take a book seriously that can't even get Wallenbergs country of origin right. He was Swedish, not Swiss! From Sweden, not Switzerland.

Do your research Americans!

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