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Episode 10: The Sun and the Wind
- De: Richard Stengel
- Narrado por: Richard Stengel
- Duración: 42 m
- Grabación Original
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General5 out of 5 stars 109
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 105
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 105
What Mandela learned from his epic journey—and what made Mandela truly great.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Fabulous biography that includes actual recorded interviews
- De Shelly Cobb en 12-16-23
- Episode 10: The Sun and the Wind
- De: Richard Stengel
- Narrado por: Richard Stengel
A wonderful tribute!
Revisado: 05-19-23
Thank you Richard Stengel for sharing such a treasured time in your life. Nelson Mandela has been a role model and hearing the humanity in in voice is such a delight during these harsh days when it is a rarity. Richard does an excellent job at opening the door to his intimate moments with President Mandel. Thank You!
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Spare
- De: Prince Harry The Duke of Sussex
- Narrado por: Prince Harry The Duke of Sussex
- Duración: 15 h y 39 m
- Versión completa
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General5 out of 5 stars 72,054
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 66,474
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 66,266
It was one of the most searing images of the twentieth century: two young boys, two princes, walking behind their mother’s coffin as the world watched in sorrow—and horror. As Princess Diana was laid to rest, billions wondered what Prince William and Prince Harry must be thinking and feeling—and how their lives would play out from that point on.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Gutterball!
- De Jimmyjoejangles en 01-10-23
- Spare
- De: Prince Harry The Duke of Sussex
- Narrado por: Prince Harry The Duke of Sussex
His story, his voice, a stellar performance!
Revisado: 01-15-23
Price Harry’s voice is soothing. Hearing HIS story in HIS voice makes the book even more provocative and compelling. The way in which he vividly describes royal estates was especially delightful as mere commoners rarely will have the opportunity to pierce those grandeur spaces and grounds.
I was most impressed by his revelations in the Part II: Bloody and Unbowed as he recounts his military journey and combat experience. At times I felt like I was inside the cockpit or listening to him on one of the military radio channels.
His disdain for the British media is palpable and justifiable. He described instances throughout his life where his freedom as well as innocent bystanders had been thwarted by tabloid media invasions and put the lives of innocent others in danger was jaw-dropping and heartbreaking.
For those that may be interested in some aspects of how the monarchy machine works, and rebuttal to some tabloid headlines, this book may serve as an appetizer. If you are intrigued by a story of a young Prince’s growth within and emergence from a monarchy machine, you will find this book is a delicious full-course.
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Small Great Things
- A Novel
- De: Jodi Picoult
- Narrado por: Audra McDonald, Cassandra Campbell, Ari Fliakos
- Duración: 16 h y 14 m
- Versión completa
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General5 out of 5 stars 33,567
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 30,577
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 30,474
Ruth Jefferson is a labor and delivery nurse at a Connecticut hospital with more than 20 years’ experience. During her shift, Ruth begins a routine checkup on a newborn, only to be told a few minutes later that she’s been reassigned to another patient. The parents are white supremacists and don’t want Ruth, who is African American, to touch their child. The hospital complies with their request, but the next day, the baby goes into cardiac distress while Ruth is alone in the nursery. Does she obey orders or does she intervene?
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5 out of 5 stars
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Must Read
- De Sabrina en 11-01-16
- Small Great Things
- A Novel
- De: Jodi Picoult
- Narrado por: Audra McDonald, Cassandra Campbell, Ari Fliakos
A beautiful journey to understanding source of prejudice
Revisado: 08-03-17
This is one of the best nonfictions I've read in a while. The author's thoroughness in creating authentic characters came through. At times, I winced, cried and said um-hun to myself. The realism is like none that I've experienced by a white author. This booked did something I never thought possible--forced me to understand some motivations for white supremacy. Thank you, Jodi for boldly and bravely tackling such uncomfortable subjects with such care.
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Oneida
- From Free Love Utopia to the Well-Set Table
- De: Ellen Wayland-Smith
- Narrado por: Khristine Hvam
- Duración: 12 h y 2 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 32
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 29
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 29
In the early 19th century, many Americans were looking for an alternative to the Puritanism that had been the foundation of the new country. Amid the fervor of the religious revival known as the Second Great Awakening, John Humphrey Noyes, a spirited but socially awkward young man, attracted a group of devoted followers with his fiery sermons about creating Jesus' millennial kingdom here on Earth.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Fascinating social history
- De Louis M en 09-25-16
- Oneida
- From Free Love Utopia to the Well-Set Table
- De: Ellen Wayland-Smith
- Narrado por: Khristine Hvam
Narration was annoying
Revisado: 11-12-16
Seemed like the writer had a per word contract. Although at times, very vivid, there were far too many words used to get a point across.
A fascinating story but, because of the performance, I longed for the story to end, but could only stand to have it read about an hour at a time. The male/female voice inflection was overdone. A great walk through history during the Industrial Age of the US.
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Tip and the Gipper
- When Politics Worked
- De: Chris Matthews
- Narrado por: Chris Matthews
- Duración: 10 h y 53 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 179
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 158
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 160
They were the political odd couple - the two most powerful men in the country, a pair who "couldn't be more different or more the same." For six years, Matthews was on the inside, watching the evolving relationship between President Reagan and Speaker of the House O’Neill. Drawing not only on his own remarkable knowledge but on extensive interviews with those closest to his subjects, Matthews brings this unlikely friendship to life in his unique voice.
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5 out of 5 stars
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I didn't want it to end
- De Jim en 10-06-13
- Tip and the Gipper
- When Politics Worked
- De: Chris Matthews
- Narrado por: Chris Matthews
Love for Tip resonates in narration
Revisado: 07-17-16
Chris Matthews clearly admired and loved Tip O'Neill. This book was a great walk balk in time to the Reagan years. I think he sped through the latter part. It's also clear that the author longs for the good old days of. tough but productive politicians that put Country First. Great tribute to two great leaders!
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