Abundance

This antidote to pessimism delivers an abundance of hope. Tech entrepreneur Diamandis, with Kotler's assistance, argues that the gap between pockets of abject poverty and plentiful societies around the globe is swiftly closing. Arthur Morey champions this unique worldview by narrating with measured pacing and an engaging tone. His considered reading contributes to the clarity of the scientific studies and global statistics cited by the authors. The forward momentum in Morey's voice urges listeners to the book's promising conclusion. Technological innovations, techno-philanthropy, inventions, and empowerment are all coming together to form a future of rosy abundance, not scarcity. "Abundance for all is within our grasp," the authors say, born of the potentiality of the future. In sum, the glass, for the first time in human history, is really half-full. A.W. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award (c) AudioFile 2012, Portland, Maine