That Used to Be Us: How America Fell Behind in the World It Invented and How We Can Come Back Audiobook

" I didn't think I'd ever finish this book! It took me so long because it crams a lot of facts and figures in its pages, and gives one a great deal to think about. By turns inspiring and depressing, I feel as if this book should be read by everyone. "

" well argued, relevant, and most importantly - nonpartisan. "

" I didn't think I'd ever finish this book! It took me so long because it crams a lot of facts and figures in its pages, and gives one a great deal to think about. By turns inspiring and depressing, I feel as if this book should be read by everyone. "

" well argued, relevant, and most importantly - nonpartisan. "

" Makes a compelling argument, which I definitely agree with, that as a country we need to get back to investing in education and infrastructure, but the writing felt disjointed and repetitive. Would have given it a 2.5 if I could. "

" Makes a compelling argument, which I definitely agree with, that as a country we need to get back to investing in education and infrastructure, but the writing felt disjointed and repetitive. Would have given it a 2.5 if I could. "

" A must read for those who believe we can fix what is wrong with our country. "

" A must read for those who believe we can fix what is wrong with our country. "

" I read several books in January regarding how to re-vitalized America. In this one, the authors offer a number of possible solutions. Intriguing. "

" I read several books in January regarding how to re-vitalized America. In this one, the authors offer a number of possible solutions. Intriguing. "

" Another good book by Thomas Friedman. A comprehensive evaluation of all the issues facing the United States including globalization, IT, deficit and energy. Provides an overview of the problems such as bipartisan politics and education issues. Makes recommendations. Must read before the elections. "

" Another good book by Thomas Friedman. A comprehensive evaluation of all the issues facing the United States including globalization, IT, deficit and energy. Provides an overview of the problems such as bipartisan politics and education issues. Makes recommendations. Must read before the elections. "

" A bit repetative and no new solutions offered. It is probably more gloomy that the reality would suggest (America still leads in IT). Anyway I would rate this 3rd among Tom's past three books after hot flat and crowded and "The world is flat". "

" A bit repetative and no new solutions offered. It is probably more gloomy that the reality would suggest (America still leads in IT). Anyway I would rate this 3rd among Tom's past three books after hot flat and crowded and "The world is flat". "

" The education chapters are outstanding! Think like an immigrant, think like an artison, and think like a waitress. "

" The education chapters are outstanding! Think like an immigrant, think like an artison, and think like a waitress. "

" Eyeopener for Americasns. Thought provoking. T Friedman at his riveting best. "

" Eyeopener for Americasns. Thought provoking. T Friedman at his riveting best. "

" valuable info; not told in an interesting manner "

" valuable info; not told in an interesting manner "

" A book everyone should read especially our politicians, teachers, and anyone who votes. "

" A book everyone should read especially our politicians, teachers, and anyone who votes. "

" Scary. Easy to read and really makes you think "

" Scary. Easy to read and really makes you think "

" this may take a while to read but its woryh it "

" this may take a while to read but its woryh it "

" An important lesson to Brazil: our problems are the results of choices we made, and just us can solve them. "

" An important lesson to Brazil: our problems are the results of choices we made, and just us can solve them. "

" A must read for this political season. "

" A must read for this political season. "

" This should be required reading for all Americans. "

" Everyone should read this book! "

" This should be required reading for all Americans. "

" Everyone should read this book! "

" This is a tough love book about what needs to change for us to be competitive again. Better education, improved global outlook, better trained workforce, better infrastructure "

" This is a tough love book about what needs to change for us to be competitive again. Better education, improved global outlook, better trained workforce, better infrastructure "

" Not too much new in the areas of the economy and education. The parts on business were interesting. We will see what happens with the third party idea. "

" Not too much new in the areas of the economy and education. The parts on business were interesting. We will see what happens with the third party idea. "

" A real eye opener into where we really stand in the global game these days, and its crazy how dumb we're actually being about things. "

" A real eye opener into where we really stand in the global game these days, and its crazy how dumb we're actually being about things. "

" I thought this was a little general. Friedman cold have summarized this in about half the pages "

" I thought this was a little general. Friedman cold have summarized this in about half the pages "

" Excellent critique of current economic, political, and environmental place we are today and why that's changed from where we were a generation ago--and how to accomplish a do-over before it's too late "

" Excellent critique of current economic, political, and environmental place we are today and why that's changed from where we were a generation ago--and how to accomplish a do-over before it's too late "

" The message is simple and the examples are plentiful. It will be interesting to see if they take hold in the USA or in another country. "

" The message is simple and the examples are plentiful. It will be interesting to see if they take hold in the USA or in another country. "