FREE THE LAND

Anyone who finishes this audiobook about land use and isn't outraged just wasn't listening closely. When land is treated as a commodity rather than as a historical asset, society and, ultimately, the planet suffer. The author looks at the history and contemporary impact of land-use practices and policies. Golden Voice Bahni Turpin offers a solid, clear narration. She captures the author's outrage but also her hope for the future if humankind can learn from the past. Turpin breaks up the author's occasional complex sentences into smaller parts, making passages written for the eye easier to follow by ear. The author capably supports her primary thesis that our fractured relationship with the land is the core cause of the most pressing justice issues in North America. Turpin, in turn, makes these arguments accessible to listeners. R.C.G. © AudioFile 2024, Portland, Maine [Published: JULY 2024]