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The Home Front: Life in America During World War II

By: Dan Gediman, Martha C. Little
Narrated by: Martin Sheen
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Narrated by Emmy Award–winning actor Martin Sheen, The Home Front: Life in America During World War II takes listeners into the lives of Americans at home—part of the Greatest Generation—who supported the war effort and sustained the country during wartime. The war brought immediate, life-changing shifts: the rationing of meat, dairy products, and sugar; an explosion of war-related jobs; and, despite mixed signals, a greater role for women working outside the home. Thanks to Martin Sheen’s performance and the voices of ordinary Americans throughout this Audible Original, listeners can feel what life was like during a disruptive and uncertain period of American history. Martha Little is the Executive Producer, and Dan Gediman is the series producer of The Home Front.

Note: The Home Front contains mature and sensitive themes. 

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Really interesting and good to listen to

Interesting and I got a great new perspective on the time and the people. Really well narrated by Martin Sheen

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Great insight in to the home front

Totally changed my assumption and "history taught" in high school about America home front. Would recommend anyone who's interested in world war series to try this out

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WWII @ Home

Would you consider the audio edition of The Home Front: Life in America During World War II to be better than the print version?

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What was one of the most memorable moments of The Home Front: Life in America During World War II?

The discrimination and hate faced by Japanese and German Americans

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We need reminders of the atrocities of war not only on the battlefield but also at home

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Brilliant !

informative, moving, entertaining, engrossing! congratulations to Martin Sheen , the researchers, the writers, those who shared their thoughts and experiences, the fact checkers ans
d archivists and the production team. Consumately put together!

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