James Bowen
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The Giver
- Written by: Lois Lowry
- Narrated by: Ron Rifkin
- Length: 4 hrs and 49 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 305
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 252
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 255
December is the time of the annual Ceremony at which each twelve-year-old receives a life assignment determined by the Elders. Jonas watches his friend Fiona named Caretaker of the Old and his cheerful pal Asher labeled the Assistant Director of Recreation. But Jonas has been chosen for something special. When his selection leads him to an unnamed man, the man called only the Giver, he begins to sense the dark secrets that underlie the fragile perfection of his world.
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3 out of 5 stars
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The musical interludes ruined the book
- By EeeTee on 2019-12-16
- The Giver
- Written by: Lois Lowry
- Narrated by: Ron Rifkin
Wonderful story
Reviewed: 2023-04-28
Could not put it down, Lois use of language is so colourful, enchanting. There are so many layers to this story - so enjoyable
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The Churchill Factor
- How One Man Made History
- Written by: Boris Johnson
- Narrated by: Simon Shepherd
- Length: 11 hrs and 9 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 12
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 9
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Story5 out of 5 stars 9
Now leader of the UK himself, Boris Johnson explores what makes up the 'Churchill Factor' - the singular brilliance of one of the most important leaders of the 20th century. Taking on the myths and misconceptions along with the outsized reality, he portrays - with characteristic wit and passion - a man of multiple contradictions, contagious bravery, breath-taking eloquence, matchless strategizing and deep humanity.
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5 out of 5 stars
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colourfully written, thought provoking
- By James Bowen on 2020-08-15
- The Churchill Factor
- How One Man Made History
- Written by: Boris Johnson
- Narrated by: Simon Shepherd
colourfully written, thought provoking
Reviewed: 2020-08-15
A well written captivating listen. I will say Boris was too apologetic on the awful, one sided treatment of the Jews by Britain under the hand of Bevin. If The Nation of Israel had not miraculously survived, Britain would have had a second holocaust this time on their hands!
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Start-Up Nation
- The Story of Israel's Economic Miracle
- Written by: Dan Senor, Saul Singer
- Narrated by: Sean Pratt
- Length: 8 hrs and 24 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 14
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 13
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 13
Start-Up Nation addresses the trillion dollar question: How is it that Israel - a country of 7.1 million, only 60 years old, surrounded by enemies, in a constant state of war since its founding, with no natural resources - produces more start-up companies than large, peaceful, and stable nations like Japan, China, India, Korea, Canada, and the UK?
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5 out of 5 stars
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A MUST for Entrepreneurs
- By Paul D. on 2018-04-26
- Start-Up Nation
- The Story of Israel's Economic Miracle
- Written by: Dan Senor, Saul Singer
- Narrated by: Sean Pratt
Insightful
Reviewed: 2020-06-20
A wonderful testament to how adversity creates ground rich for innovation and productivity. Israel’s survival and prosperity is not just inspirational ... it’s providential.
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The Art of Public Speaking: Lessons from the Greatest Speeches in History
- Written by: John R. Hale, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: John R. Hale
- Length: 6 hrs and 15 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 33
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 28
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 28
Being a great public speaker can put you on the pathway to success, whether you're looking to teach, inform, persuade, or defend an idea. Yet many of us live in fear of public speaking. As you'll learn in these 12 invaluable lectures, all it takes is confidence, practice, and the knowledge of techniques and strategies used by history's greatest public speakers. Whether you want to finally become the confident public speaker you've always wanted to be or are just looking for fresh advice on how to strengthen your skills, this inspiring course is packed with practical advice.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Insightful, helpful, captivating
- By James Bowen on 2019-06-07
- The Art of Public Speaking: Lessons from the Greatest Speeches in History
- Written by: John R. Hale, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: John R. Hale
Insightful, helpful, captivating
Reviewed: 2019-06-07
This was a very well researched crafted and delivered series. Each new chapter brought new angles and insights that I can implement in the public speaking work that I do right away. The examples given from history brought huge credibility to the principles been taught,. This work substantiated in my mind advice that I have known to be accurate and things also that I’ve known to be awkward. A case in point is “tell them what you are going to tell them, tell them, and tell them what you told them” listening to this method is like nails on s chalk board, and dr. Hale addresses this. I have been involved in public speaking for 35 years on a weekly basis, and was impressed with this work. This was the second book I listened to on this subject, the first was a great disappointment, Dr hale’s was a breath of fresh air.
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