The Time of Our Lives

What has happened to us? Have we lost our way? Tom Brokaw asks a lot of questions about the future of the American Dream. He's got some answers--consolidating public universities for efficiency, for example. Mostly, though, Brokaw presents examples of people who are dealing with change and asks listeners to think about the future they want for our nation. Even as he shares the stories of others, Brokaw's authoritative voice comes through clearly. That's fitting for a book in which his own thoughts and memories play an important role. The stories of people displaced by our brutal economy can be unsettling. However, the questions raised are interesting and worth a listen. J.A.S. (c) AudioFile 2012, Portland, Maine