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Self-Reliance
- De: Ralph Waldo Emerson
- Narrado por: Kurt Andersen, Joyce Bean
- Duración: 1 h y 31 m
- Versión completa
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General3.5 out of 5 stars 268
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Narración:3.5 out of 5 stars 230
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 221
Redefining the classic essay, this modern edition of Ralph Waldo Emerson’s most famous work, Self-Reliance, includes self-reflections from both historical and contemporary luminaries. With quotes from the likes of Henry Ford and Helen Keller to modern-day thought leaders like Jesse Dylan, Steve Pressfield, and Milton Glaser, we're reminded of the relevance of Emerson’s powerful words today. Emerson’s words are timeless. Persuasive and convincing, he challenges readers to define their own sense of accomplishment and asks them to measure themselves....
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2 out of 5 stars
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Narcissism Without Bound
- De Mitch en 08-10-14
- Self-Reliance
- De: Ralph Waldo Emerson
- Narrado por: Kurt Andersen, Joyce Bean
Brilliant Words but Rushed Narration
Revisado: 09-20-14
Would you consider the audio edition of Self-Reliance to be better than the print version?
No, I think it would be much better to read this in print. I found the narration of this essay to consistently feel rushed, thus trivializing the words being spoken. I actually re-listened to this book at half speed on my iPod so that I could better bask in the words.
Any additional comments?
I still will re-listen to this audiobook because of how powerful Emerson's words are, but I will probably try to eventually find another version with more a contemplative inducing narration.
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Smoke Gets in Your Eyes
- And Other Lessons from the Crematory
- De: Caitlin Doughty
- Narrado por: Caitlin Doughty
- Duración: 7 h y 44 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 9,073
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 8,193
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 8,157
Most people want to avoid thinking about death, but Caitlin Doughty - a 20-something with a degree in medieval history and a flair for the macabre - took a job at a crematory, turning morbid curiosity into her life’s work. With an original voice that combines fearless curiosity and mordant wit, Caitlin tells an unusual coming-of-age story full of bizarre encounters, gallows humor, and vivid characters (both living and very dead).
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5 out of 5 stars
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Loved it So Much I Bought it After Reading it Free
- De J. Mattox en 05-17-17
- Smoke Gets in Your Eyes
- And Other Lessons from the Crematory
- De: Caitlin Doughty
- Narrado por: Caitlin Doughty
Important Book on Confronting Mortality
Revisado: 09-20-14
What made the experience of listening to Smoke Gets in Your Eyes the most enjoyable?
Despite the subject matter being dark and difficult, Doughty makes it accessible through her humour, candid demeanor, and extensive knowledge of the subject matter.
What about Caitlin Doughty’s performance did you like?
She is a gifted reader and her wit and humour come out even more vividly hearing her speak her own words.
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
There are too many to list, but I was consistently moved by following along with Doughty's own emotional journey as she discovers more and more ways that we are disconnected from death, and by extension, disconnected from life itself.
Any additional comments?
Doughty's passion for the subject matter comes through clearly and effectively. She brilliantly weaves the history death in with her own personal experiences in the contemporary death industry.
Her argument for changing the way we interact with own mortality is a powerful challenge.
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