DRIVEN WEALTH: The Rise and Fall and Future of the North American Auto Dream

DRIVEN WEALTH: The Rise and Fall and Future of the North American Auto Dream

Length1h 56m

About this book

Summary

Driven Wealth: The Rise and Fall and Future of the North American Auto Dream takes readers on an insightful journey through the rise, transformation, and uncertain future of the North American auto industry. From humble beginnings in the early 20th century to its central role in shaping the middle-class dream, the book explores how the automobile sector built—and later redefined—wealth across the continent. Christopher M. Michaud examines the deep link between industrial innovation and societal prosperity, showing how the assembly line revolutionized production and enabled an era of broad-based economic growth. He also traces the global pressures and structural shifts that have challenged the industry’s foundation. As it faces a new era of automation, electrification, and economic uncertainty, Driven Wealth asks whether the auto industry can once again support shared prosperity—or whether its evolution will leave communities behind.

Book information

Genre

Politics and Government

Length

1 hr 56 mins

Publish date

Jan 29, 2026

Language

English

About the Author

Christopher M. Michaud

Christopher M. Michaud is a Canadian author, cultural commentator, and leader of the United Canadian Centrists. His work explores the broad societal shifts shaping Canada—demographics, geopolitics, and economic evolution. Michaud blends his artistic and entrepreneurial background to examine how policy and societal change impact everyday life. In his works, including those on demographic shifts and economic transitions, he highlights the human dimension behind large-scale transformations.View all Audiobooks by Christopher M. Michaud

1Title

7Chapter 4- Challenges and Decline

2Dedication

8Chapter 5 - Present-Day Crossroads

3Prologue: The Question Beneath the Steel

9Chapter 6 - The Survival Question

4Chapter 1 - Humble Beginnings

10Chapter 7 - Reckoning and Possibility

5Chapter 2 - The Industry Goes to War

11Chapter 8 - Conclusion: Wealth, Work, and the Road Ahead