HOLDING IT TOGETHER How Women Became America's Safety Net

Karen Murray narrates this detailed exploration of how women in the United States are holding together families as systems of governmental aid become less available because of greed. During WWII the nation offered childcare to women working in factories to help the war effort, as well as other assistance to help growing families in times of crisis. This new audiobook explores how women in the U.S. ended up being saddled with childcare, elder care, and community care due to damaging ideals such as meritocracy, the prosperity gospel, and other flawed ways of thinking. Murray narrates this informative audiobook with steady poise and a strong tone that keeps the listener's attention. Author Jessica Calarco narrates her own introduction, giving listeners an opportunity to hear from the writer/researcher herself. V.B. © AudioFile 2024, Portland, Maine [Published: NOVEMBER 2024]