Audiobooks by William J. Bennett

Remote Work: Strategies to Travel the World and Work Remotely (The Ultimate Guide to Find a Remote Job You Love to Work From Home or Remotely)

"This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. The essential guide to remote work for employees and employers Work has changed. The office is no longer the only place to build a successful career or run a thriving business. Whether you are starting a remote job, managing a virtual team, or adapting to a more flexible way of working, success takes more than just an internet connection. It requires the right habits, communication skills, and tools to stay focused, productive, and connected. Inside, you’ll learn how to: - Set up your mobile office with the right gear, apps, and internet solutions - Choose the best remote work destinations based on cost, connectivity, and culture - Create a realistic travel budget and manage expenses while abroad - Maintain productivity and a healthy work-life balance on the road - Stay physically and mentally well while navigating time zones and jet lag - Understand visa rules, tax obligations, and legal rights for remote workers - Adapt to local cultures and build respectful relationships across borders Whether you’re just starting out or looking to level up, this book will help you make the shift from employee to location-independent professional. The freedom to live and work from anywhere is no longer a dream—it’s a choice. If you’re ready to take control of your career, gain more flexibility, and design a life you love, the remote work blueprint is your guide to making it happen. Your journey to freedom starts now!"

William J. Bennett (Author), Digital Voice Martin G (Narrator)

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The Book of Virtues: 30th Anniversary Edition

"Help your children develop moral character with this updated, 30th anniversary edition of the perennial classic The Book of Virtues. Almost 3 million copies of the Book of Virtues have been sold since it was published in 1993. It is one of the most popular moral primers ever written, an inspiring anthology that helps children understand and develop character—and helps parents teach it to them. Thirty years ago, readers thought that the times were right for a book about moral literacy. Back then, Americans worried that schools were no longer parents' allies in teaching good character. As the book's original introduction noted, "moral anchors and moorings have never been more necessary." If that was true in the 1990s, it is even more true today. The explosion of information with the Internet has left many unsure of what is valuable and what is not. Responsibility. Courage. Compassion. Loyalty. Honesty. Friendship. Persistence. Hard work. Self-discipline. Faith. These remain the essentials of good character. The Book of Virtues contains hundreds of exemplary stories offering children examples of good and bad, right and wrong. Drawing on the Bible, American history, Greek mythology, English poetry, fairy tales, and modern fiction, William J. and Elayne Bennett show children the many virtuous paths they can follow—and the ones they ought to avoid. For the 30th anniversary edition, the Bennetts have slimmed down the book's contents, while also finding room to introduce such figures as Mother Teresa, Colin Powell, and heroes of 9/11 and the War in Afghanistan. Here is a rich mine of moral literacy to teach a new generation of children about American culture, history, and traditions—ultimately, the ideals by which we wish to live our lives. The updated edition of The Book of Virtues will continue a legacy of raising moral children far into a new century."

Elayne Glover Bennett, William J. Bennett (Author), Andrea Martin, Barbara Bush, Charlton Heston, Claire Bloom, Dana Ivey, David Mccallum, Dorian Hairwood, Ed Asner, Elayne Glover Bennett, Eunice Wong, Faith Prince, Fritz Weaver, Harriet Walter, Janina Edwards, Jenn Bennett, Joe Morton, Kate Nelligan, Kirby Heyborne, Leon Nixon, Matt Stango, Michael York, Richard Thomas, Robert Petkoff, Timothy Andrés Pabon, Tom Selleck, Tonya Pinkins, William J. Bennett (Narrator)

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150 Great Americans: Important People in History that Forged a Nation

"Almost a decade ago, author and educator William J. Bennett and John T. E. Cribb published a 365-day almanac of our nation's history. Now, in this updated and expanded series compiled from The American Patriot's Almanac, Bennett and Cribb's masterful grasp of our history offers 150 more great Americans. Our history is a heritage we Americans all share. It ties us together, like a common language or currency. Knowing that heritage helps us understand the central principles underlying American democracy and our responsibilities in passing them on to the next generation. At a time when so many seem to be losing sight of our identity as a nation, it's more important than ever to remember our heritage, not only so we can know who we are today, but to set us on the right path for the future. From the letters of Abigail Adams to the adventures of William Penn, 150 Great Americans sheds light on: - Incredible stories - Larger-than-life personalities - Fun facts, discoveries, and new perspectives In these easy-to-digest entries, historical Americans reemerge not as marble icons or names in a textbook, but as full-blooded, heroic pioneers whose far-reaching vision forged our nation, connecting you to this great nation's heritage."

John T.E. Cribb, William J. Bennett (Author), Milton Bagby (Narrator)

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150 Great American Events: Important Moments in History that Forged a Nation

"Be inspired by fascinating accounts of historical events that will make you proud to be an American. In 150 Great American Events, history vividly comes to life in brief overviews of some of the most important happenings from our nation's past. For many of us, history can seem far removed from our day-to-day lives-it's stuff we learned in school that has little impact on our modern world. However, this couldn't be further from the truth! When you read through this book, the American drama unfolds before your eyes as you encounter: - Surprising details about events that shaped our nation, including struggles and triumphs - Obscure facts about some of the most defining moments in American history - Bold personalities and internal conflicts - Patriotic facts to broaden your sense of the past - Engaging tales that illustrate how America became the shining city on a hill - Discoveries, ideas, and more 150 Great American Events is a perfect gift for history buffs, homeschoolers, teachers, and people who are interested in American history. In these easy-to-read entries, historical American events reemerge not as cold facts or boring details in a textbook, but as authentic events experienced by full-blooded, heroic pioneers whose far-reaching vision forged our nation. This book will deepen your understanding and appreciation of America's past, provide insight into its present, and give you hope for its future."

John T.E. Cribb, William J. Bennett (Author), Milton Bagby (Narrator)

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The American Patriot's Almanac: Daily Readings on America (An Inspiring 365-Day Reader on Key Events, Personalities, Conflicts, and Discoveries in US History)

"NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Discover 365 reasons to love America as you read the storied history of the United States. The fife and drum of history mark the time of each passing day. And within their cadence, personalities, conflicts, discoveries, ideas, and nations peal and fade. American history is no different. Best-selling author and educator Dr. William J. Bennett is a master of the story that is the United States. In The American Patriot's Almanac, Bennett distills the American drama into 365 entries--one for each day of the year, with stories including: - the starving time of Jamestown during the Winter of 1609 - the bloody argument of the Civil War - the invention of items such as Teflon The stories in this book are part of what Abraham Lincoln called the "mystic chords of memory." They are the symbols that define the essence of the United States, that mark its historic course, and connect its people. The American Patriot's Almanac is a daily source of inspiration and information about the history, heroes, and achievements that sum up what this nation is all about. Images, tables, and reference material are included in the audiobook companion PDF download."

John T.E. Cribb, William J. Bennett (Author), Milton Bagby (Narrator)

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America: The Last Best Hope (Volume I): From the Age of Discovery to a World at War

"America, how well do you know your history? - Who quelled a coup d'etat by putting on a pair of reading glasses? - Which U.S. senator was nearly caned to death on the Senate floor? - Which first lady refused to serve alcohol in the White House? - What famous inventor was called to find the assassin's bullet in President Garfield's back? - Which successful candidate for president insisted on telling the truth about his sex scandal? - Which beloved ex-president raced with death and poverty to write his best-selling memoirs and which famous humorist came to his rescue? - Which president carefully read the trial notes of 303 condemned Sioux warriors and spared all but 38 from the hangman's noose? - Which 'four-eyed' future president beat up a drunken bully in a saloon? In his Farewell Address, Ronald Reagan said if we forget what we have done, we will forget who we are. This book, written by one of Reagan's most loyal lieutenants, responds to Reagan's heartfelt call for an informed patriotism. We all need to know more about this land we love. In this gripping tale of a nation, our country's past comes alive. Here is the story of those we chose to lead us and what they did with the awesome power we gave them. Join Bill Bennett for the great adventure. America's teacher will lead you on a voyage of discovery. What others are saying: 'William J. Bennett artfully and subtly makes connections between our past and current events, reminding us ... that we are intimately and immediately connected to the extraordinary Americans who have bestowed upon us our great heritage.... [T]he importance of America: The Last Best Hope probably exceeds anything Dr. Bennett has ever written, and it is more elegantly crafted and eminently readable than any comprehensive work of history I've read in a very long time. It's silly to compare great works of history to great novels, but this book truly is a page-turner.... Prepare to have your faith in, hope for, and love of America renewed.' -Brad Miner, American Compass 'The Role of history is to inform, inspire, and sometimes provoke us, which is why Bill Bennett's wonderfully readable book is so important. He puts our nation's triumphs, along with its lapses, into the context of a narrative about the progress of freedom. Every now and then it's useful to be reminded that we are a fortunate people, blessed with generations of leaders who repeatedly renewed the meaning of America.' -Walter Isaacson, Benjamin Franklin: An American Life 'For too long Americans have been looking for a history of our country that tells the story of America's triumphs as well as its tragedies. Now Bill Bennett has come forward with America: The Last Best Hope, which tells the story-fairly and fully-from 1492 to 1914. Americans who have been reading recent biographies of the Founding Fathers will love this book.' -Michael Barone, US News & World Report 'Bill Bennett's book will stand as perhaps the most important addition to American scholarship at this, the start of the new century. For the past fifty years American historians have either distorted American history or reduced it to a mess of boring indictments of our cultural and political heritage. With this book Bennett offers to Americans young and old an exciting and enjoyable history of what makes America the greatest nation on earth.' -Brian Kennedy, president, The Claremont Institute "

William J. Bennett (Author), Wayne Shepherd (Narrator)

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America: The Last Best Hope (Volume II): From a World at War to the Triumph of Freedom

"Respected scholar William Bennett reacquaints America with its heritage in the second volume of America: The Last Best Hope (Volume II). This engaging narrative slices through the cobwebs of time, memory, and prevailing cynicism to reinvigorate America with an informed patriotism. While national test scores reveal that American students know startlingly little about their history, former U.S. Education Secretary William J. Bennett offers one of the most gripping and memorable versions of the American story in print. Bennett brings American history to life with stories such as: - when Time magazine named Hitler man of the year - Eisenhower's bold actions documenting the horrors of the Holocaust - Nixon's comic opera uniforms for White House guards - Reagan's most famous example of just saying 'No' From upheavals of the Great Depression and WWII to the civil rights reforms of the 1960s, from the high drama of the Space Race to the gut-wrenching tension of the Cold War, Bennett slices through the cobwebs of time, memory, and prevailing cynicism to reinvigorate America with an informed patriotism. Praise for America: The Last Best Hope 'This is the American history that Abraham Lincoln has long awaited.' -Harry V. Jaffa, Crisis of the House Divided 'Bennett has a gift for choosing the pithy, revealing anecdote and for providing fresh character sketches and critical analyses of the leading figures. This is an American history that adults will find refreshing and enlightening and that younger readers will find a darn good read.' -Michael Barone, US News & World Report 'A worthy and necessary book for our time.' -Michael J. Lewis, Commentary 'Bennett ... has a strong sense of narrative, a flair for anecdote and a lively style. And the American story really is a remarkable one, filled with its share of brilliant leaders and tragic mistakes. Bennett brings that story to life.' -Alan Wolfe, The Washington Post 'The role of history is to inform, inspire, and sometimes provoke us, which is why Bill Bennett's wonderfully readable book is so important. He puts our nation's triumphs, along with its lapses, into the context of a narrative about the progress of freedom. Every now and then it's useful to be reminded that we are a fortunate people, blessed with generations of leaders who repeatedly renewed the meaning of America.' -Walter Isaacson, Benjamin Franklin: An American Life 'The importance of America: The Last Best Hope probably exceeds anything Dr. Bennett has ever written, and it is more elegantly crafted and eminently readable than any comprehensive work of history I've read in a very long time. It's silly to compare great works of history to great novels, but this book truly is a page-turner.' -Brad Miner, American Compass 'This lively book acknowledges mistakes and shortcomings, yet patriotically asserts that the American experiment in democracy is still a success story.' -School Library Journal"

William J. Bennett (Author), Jon Gauger (Narrator)

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America: The Last Best Hope (Volume III): From the Collapse of Communism to the Rise of Radical Islam

"Respected scholar William Bennett reacquaints America with its heritage in the third volume of America: The Last Best Hope (Volume III). This engaging narrative slices through the cobwebs of time, memory, and prevailing cynicism to reinvigorate America with an informed patriotism. America began to breathe easy at the close of the Cold War and loosened its grip on the fear of nuclear confrontation for the first time since World War Two. Peace was palpable, but in retrospect the years between 1988 and 2008 were as rocky as they were uncertain. Turbulence, not tranquility, marked the turn of the century: the war on drugs, race riots, values debates, deep economic shifts, and the growing threat of terrorism on U.S. soil that would tragically play out on September 11, 2001. In this, the third volume of America: The Last Best Hope, William J. Bennett explores America's recent and momentous history: - the fall of the Berlin Wall and the collapse of global Communism - sweeping changes in political and popular culture - the war on terror - the election of America's first African American president Surveying the players, personalities, and pivotal moments, Bennett captures this recent chapter in the American story with piercing insight and unrelenting optimism. Praise for America: The Last Best Hope 'This is the American history that Abraham Lincoln has long awaited.' -Harry V. Jaffa, Crisis of the House Divided 'Bennett has a gift for choosing the pithy, revealing anecdote and for providing fresh character sketches and critical analyses of the leading figures. This is an American history that adults will find refreshing and enlightening and that younger readers will find a darn good read.' -Michael Barone, US News & World Report 'A worthy and necessary book for our time.' -Michael J. Lewis, Commentary 'Bennett ... has a strong sense of narrative, a flair for anecdote and a lively style. And the American story really is a remarkable one, filled with its share of brilliant leaders and tragic mistakes. Bennett brings that story to life.' -Alan Wolfe, The Washington Post 'The role of history is to inform, inspire, and sometimes provoke us, which is why Bill Bennett's wonderfully readable book is so important. He puts our nation's triumphs, along with its lapses, into the context of a narrative about the progress of freedom. Every now and then it's useful to be reminded that we are a fortunate people, blessed with generations of leaders who repeatedly renewed the meaning of America.' -Walter Isaacson, Benjamin Franklin: An American Life 'The importance of America: The Last Best Hope probably exceeds anything Dr. Bennett has ever written, and it is more elegantly crafted and eminently readable than any comprehensive work of history I've read in a very long time. It's silly to compare great works of history to great novels, but this book truly is a page-turner.' -Brad Miner, American Compass 'This lively book acknowledges mistakes and shortcomings, yet patriotically asserts that the American experiment in democracy is still a success story.' -School Library Journal"

William J. Bennett (Author), Jon Gauger (Narrator)

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Tried by Fire: The Story of Christianity's First Thousand Years

"NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A major narrative history of Christianity's first thousand years by acclaimed educator and #1 New York Times bestselling author William J. Bennett. Full of larger-than-life characters, stunning acts of bravery, and heart-rending sacrifice, Tried by Fire narrates the rise and expansion of Christianity from an obscure regional sect to the established faith of the world's greatest empire with influence extending from India to Ireland, Scandinavia to Ethiopia, and all points in between. William J. Bennett explores the riveting lives of saints and sinners, paupers and kings, merchants and monks who together-and against all odds-changed the world forever. To tell their story, Bennett follows them through the controversies and trials of their time. Challenged by official persecution, heresy, and schism, they held steadfast to the truth of Christ. Strengthened by poets, preachers, and theologians, they advanced in devotion and love. In this moving and accessible narrative, Tried by Fire speaks across centuries to offer insight into the people and events that shaped the faith that continues to shape our lives today."

William J. Bennett (Author), Wayne Campbell (Narrator)

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Going to Pot: Why the Rush to Legalize Marijuana Is Harming America

"William J. Bennett, former director of the National Drug Control policy under President George H.W. Bush and bestselling author of The Book of Virtues, and co-author Robert White provide strong societal and scientific arguments against the legalization of marijuana. Marijuana, once considered worthy of condemnation, has in recent years become a 'medicine,' legalized fully in four states, with others expected to follow. But the dangers are clear. According to Bennett's research, more Americans are admitted to treatment facilities for marijuana use than for any other illegal drug. Studies have shown a link between marijuana use and abnormal brain structure and development. From William Bennett comes a call-to-action for the 46 states that know better than to support full legalization, and a voice of reason for millions who have jumped on the legalization bandwagon because they haven't had access to the facts."

Robert A. White, William J. Bennett (Author), Kevin Stillwell (Narrator)

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Is College Worth It?: A Former United States Secretary of Education and a Liberal Arts Graduate Expose the Broken Promise of Higher Education

"Is college worth the ever-increasing cost? From the mouths of politicians and parents alike, the notion that 'everyone should go to college' is conventional wisdom in America. Yet half of today's college graduates are unemployed or underemployed. They have little to show for their time in school but a massive amount of student-loan debt and an education that's left them unprepared for the workplace. For anyone making a decision about their educational and financial future, Is College Worth It? is an indispensable guide. Former United States Secretary of Education William Bennett and humanities graduate student David Wilezol offer clear-eyed analysis and practical advice that goes far beyond glossy admissions brochures and convoluted financial-aid paperwork. You'll discover: - Which colleges offer a good return on your investment?and which ones don't - How student-loan debt impacts your real-world finances - What the intellectual climate is really like inside many of today's universities - A wealth of higher education alternatives to a traditional four-year degree Is college worth it isn't a question to be answered by educators and economists alone. It is also one that students and parents need to answer for themselves in order to secure an education?and a future?that is as responsible as it is rewarding."

David Wilezol, William J. Bennett (Author), Tommy Cresswell (Narrator)

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The Book of Man: Readings on the Path to Manhood

"New York Times best-selling author William J. Bennett uses stories, essays, historical vignettes, and contemporary profiles to explore and explain what it means to be a man. Fashioning men has never been easy, but today it seems particularly tough. Boys need heroes to embody the everlasting qualities of manhood: honor, duty, valor, and integrity. Without such role models, boys will naturally choose perpetual childhood over the rigors of becoming a man-as many women, teachers, coaches, employers, and adults in authority can quickly attest. Too many boys and men waste time in pointless and soulless activities, unmindful of their responsibilities, uncaring in their pursuits. Have we forgotten how to raise men, how to lead our boys into manhood? In The Book of Man, Bennett charts a clearer course, offering a positive, encouraging, uplifting, realizable idea of manhood, redolent of history and human nature, and practical for contemporary life. Like his classic, The Book of Virtues, Bennett uses profiles, stories, letters, poems, and myths to bring his subject to life, defining what a man should be, how he should live, and to what he should aspire in several key areas of life."

William J. Bennett (Author), Walter Dixon (Narrator)

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Audiobooks by William J. Bennett

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