Why people recommend it
American Made by Farah Stockman examines the human consequences of disappearing industrial work and economic upheaval in the United States. On an episode of The Book Review titled One Factory and the Bigger Story It Tells, host Pamela Paul spoke with the author about the genesis of this project. Paul shared that reading the text stunned her in a manner likely familiar to many listeners, prompting a deep exploration of the subject matter. During their conversation, Paul and Stockman delved into the originating ideas behind the investigation, discussing the specific factory and individuals central to the broader narrative of industrial decline. At the conclusion of the interview, Paul explicitly recommended the publication to the audience, encouraging readers to seek out the book to find answers and gain a comprehensive understanding of what happens to communities and individuals when traditional employment vanishes. Throughout the segment, the discussion emphasized the personal and systemic dimensions of job loss, framing the work as an essential resource for comprehending modern economic shifts.
Who recommended it
- Pamela Paul Recommended
Pamela Paul — 3 mentions
“and the author of a new book americanmade what happens to people when work disappears Farah thanks for being here”
“American made what was the originating idea I wrote this book because like many of your listeners I was stunned”
“so I hope readers will come here to find some of those answers to get that information the book again is called American made what happens to people when work disappears by Farah Stockman”