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  • Alistair Cooke's American Journey

  • Life on the Home Front in the Second World War
  • By: Alistair Cooke
  • Narrated by: John Byrne
  • Length: 13 hrs and 21 mins
  • 4.3 out of 5 stars (27 ratings)
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By: Alistair Cooke
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Summary

Bringing the United States during World War II dramatically to life, this title presents an introduction to the challenges that faced America at the start of a war long thought avoidable.
©2007 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2007 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd

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"A time capsule...containing the essence of a vanished America." (Independent on Sunday)

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    3 out of 5 stars

the voice

without the warm tones of Alistair Cooke himself ..it just isn't the same. Still wonderfully interesting.

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