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Eye Opening

Revisado: 03-31-25

Prior to listening to this book, I was largely ignorant of the history of Babylon. I found this to be a very easy listen. It was informative without being stuffy. It serves as a cautionary tale on the rise and (imminent) decline of the West—the common indicators are all there. Derek Perkins did a great job with the narration. I would recommend this book.

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Very Engaging Read

Revisado: 06-30-24

I really enjoyed this book, my first from Professor Beard. She kept me very entertained and explained the role of the Roman emperors and society in an engaging manner.

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Fantastic Performance

Revisado: 06-24-24

I loved reading Charlotte’s Web when I was a child and watching the animated movie with Debbie Reynolds voicing the titular character, but it had been a long time since I heard the tale. When I saw that Meryl Streep was the narrator, I had to get it. Fantastic performance by her and the ensemble cast. I highly recommend.

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Great story

Revisado: 05-25-24

I really like this series. The voice acting is really great. Compelling stories. On to the next book!

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Wow. Just, Wow

Revisado: 05-08-24

I knew general details about General Grant, about his Civil War experience and that he became president. But modern history teachers do him a grave disservice. Ron Chernow, God bless you for this thorough account of the man, the myth, and the legend (and these appellations are not extreme). I was FLOORED by the work that he did during Reconstruction, how “modern” and stalwart his positions were, how he stood immovable in the face of death threats and perils to oversee the passage and implementation of the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments! After reading this book, Grant catapulted in my estimation to my favorite president. Excellent read. I cannot recommend this book enough.

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Compelling Conclusion

Revisado: 04-11-24

I really enjoyed Jeff Shaara’s final installment of the “Civil War” trilogy written by him and his father. I enjoyed getting into the kind of Robert E. Lee, his confusion as to why the tide of war turned, yet never concluding his stance was ill-selected from the beginning. I LOVED President Lincoln’s initial comments to Ulysses Grant. Those comments are STILL poignant today. Out r constitution and our union is STILL worth defending and no one has the right to dissolve it. Bravo, Mr. Shaara.

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A Needed Work

Revisado: 03-27-24

An introverted fellow chaplain recommended this book to me, and I am very glad for it! This book by Pastor McHugh is a necessary work to explicate the value of introverted Christian. Their service and faith journey may be quieter, but it is no less valuable. Great practical tips. Highly recommend.

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Deep, rich work

Revisado: 03-26-24

This book touched a deep place in my soul and made me cry. It exposed the longing in my heart to draw near to God, even when I frenetically stay away from Him through action and self-soothing activities. This is one that I will definitely listen to again.

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A Solid Work

Revisado: 03-22-24

I read/listened to Killer Angels first and when I learned of this book, I was curious to see if it had the same heft as Michael’s work. His son, Jeff, can hold his head high. It was powerful exploration of the events leading up to and through the war up to Chancellorville. It was also eerie reading it in light of a post-January 6th America; the parallels are chilling…and bears close monitoring. Highly recommended this book. The narrator brought it to life as well.

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So Moving

Revisado: 03-03-24

I did not expect to be so moved by this book. It was phenomenal. I was there. I felt the fog of war. I mourned over the impotence felt by all involved on both sides. I raged over the pride, the mishandling of men’s souls. I did not expect to cry (Armistead’s chapter and in other sections), but I did.

The voice actor was FANTASTIC!! His accents and the pain injected into the tale—chef’s kiss. Highly, highly recommend

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