Good Advice is Expensive
A World Journey Through the Great DepressionBy Konrad Goldau
Length12h 41m
About this audiobook
Good Advice is Expensive. A World Journey through the Great Depression is an autobiographical account by Hans Adolf Goldau, published by his son Konrad "Gus" Goldau. It chronicles his experiences and those of his brother Karl from 1927 through 1930, during the Great Depression. This book chronicles his travels from China to Germany and the United States, and his return to China through Russia. An exciting adventure depicting the early days of Hollywood, war torn Europe, and the Orient Express. This work offers readers a rare, first-hand glimpse into a pivotal era in global history. The title reflects the recurring theme in the narrative, emphasizing the value of wisdom gained through adversity.
Audiobook details
GenreBiography and Memoir
Length12 hrs 41 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateApr 1, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
101_Summary
2423_Chapter 9.b
2Title Page
2524_Chapter 9.c
302_Introduction
2625_Chapter 10.a
403_Prologue
2726_Chapter 10.b
504_Chapter 1.a
2827_Chapter 10.c
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605_Chapter 1.b
2928_Chapter 11
706_Chapter 2.a
3029_Chapter 12.a
807_Chapter 2.b
3130_Chapter 12.b
908_Chapter 3.a
3231_Chapter 13
1009_Chapter 3.b
3332_Chapter 14.a
1110_Chapter 3.c
3433_Chapter 14.b
1211_Chapter 4.a
3534_Chapter 15.a
1312_Chapter 4.b
3635_Chapter 15.b
1413_Chapter 4.c
3736_Chapter 16.a
1514_Chapter 5.a
3837_Chapter 16.b
1615_Chapter 5.b
3938_Chapter 17.a
1716_Chapter 5.c
4039_Chapter 17.b
1817_Chapter 6
4140_Chapter 18.a
1918_Chapter 7.a
4241_Chapter 18.b
2019_Chapter 7.b
4342_Chapter 19
2120_Chapter 7.c
4443_Epilogue
2221_Chapter 8
4544_Chapter Appendix
2322_Chapter 9.a
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