Bubble in the Sun

Christopher Knowlton's audiobook explores the vibrant and tumultuous Florida land boom of the 1920s, highlighting its rapid growth, extravagant lifestyle, and environmental impact, all set against the backdrop of the Roaring Twenties' excesses. Through vivid storytelling, it examines the visionary development of iconic sites like Coral Gables and Miami Beach, as well as the darker consequences of this frenzy, including social inequalities and environmental destruction. With insights into key figures and events, the book reveals how this era's rise and fall contributed to the broader economic upheaval of the Great Depression, offering a compelling look at a transformative period in American history.