Engines of Change: A History of the American Dream in Fifteen Cars Audiobook

" Great read for those interested in cars- especially YA that might just try the chapters about the cars they love. "

" ...good read over all...certainly for car-guys and gals but interesting in it's historical presentation and interpretations...the chapter on pick-up trucks was probably the most humourous and the Prius the most educational...didn't know much about the genesis of the alternate fuel auto...and, Dr. Ferdinand Porsche also showed up there...turns out he too had one on the drawing board and even made it into producing a one-off model...man before his time...again...the writer has some chops (won a Pulitzer Prize for writing so that should be a given) and uses some dry, almost biting wit in his delivery...worth a read for sure... "

" Easily the best book I have ever read about cars. Paul Ingrassia with his background covering the the Detroit beat for the Wall Street Journal really understands "Car Guys" "

" Really interesting, and the history aspect was really fascinating. I could have skipped the pickup truck chapter, because it was STUPID, superfluous, and unnecessary. That chapter read like an 8th grade essay that got BSed the night before the due date. "

" Loved it! Even if you're not into cars, you'll enjoy this book. Ingrassia avoids getting too techy and focuses on how each car reflected the culture of its time. "

" Entertaining and a quick read, but not nearly as insightful as I was hoping for. "

" Very good book, enjoyable read on a subject I now want to read about a little more "

" Shows a different side of the auto industry, aligned to the current events at many times in our history. "

" You don't need to know anything about cars to thoroughly enjoy this book. This is going on my re-read shelf. "

" Great easy read for anyone looking to learn something about American cultural history. "

" Fascinating link between cars, people and events in our history; I liked it very much! "

" This is a great book for car lovers. Being from Michigan, it also has a certain appeal to me. I know guys I can recommend it to. "

" each chapter is a profile of an iconic car in the history of motors on wheels - great gift idea for car-loving friends "

" Ingrassia believes certain cars represent a conflict in American culture between the practical and the decadent. The research and writing are first-rate. "

" good thus far... wishing there were more images to accompany history "

" The fundamental framework of the book distinguishes cars, drivers, and readers as pretentious or practical. I am so fond of both styles that I continue to read. "

" Some of this book is very interesting. Some is too focused on insider politics in the various auto companies. I enjoyed the chapter on the VW most so far. I'm glad he included a few photos both of people and of the cars. "

" Very good! made me understand the history of cars more. "