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The Widower's Journey
- Helping Men Rebuild After Their Loss
- By: Herb Knoll, Deborah Carr PhD, Robert L. Frick
- Narrated by: Herb Knoll
- Length: 6 hrs and 59 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 3
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 3
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 3
As a bank executive, Herb Knoll was known as a man who could get the job done. But when Knoll lost his wife to cancer, he found few resources that could help him recover. The more he learned about the plight of widowers, from high suicide rates to physical and emotional problems, the more he became motivated to create an audiobook with fellow widowers for fellow widowers.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Religious parts ruined the book for me
- By John on 02-17-24
- The Widower's Journey
- Helping Men Rebuild After Their Loss
- By: Herb Knoll, Deborah Carr PhD, Robert L. Frick
- Narrated by: Herb Knoll
Religious parts ruined the book for me
Reviewed: 02-17-24
An otherwise great book was ruined by the inclusion of the Abrahamic religious chapter and references. Mr. Knoll forgets that not all widowers are followers of these religious paths, and as such, he puts off those of us who don't. He could have made this book truly universal simply by leaving out these references. A shame, as it can be of great help to all widowers.
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Jacob Marley's Christmas Carol
- By: Tom Mula
- Narrated by: Tom Mula
- Length: 1 hr and 57 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 73
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 65
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 65
Award-winning actor, director, and playwright Tom Mula performs his best-selling version of Scrooge’s ordeal, told from the point of view of Scrooge’s former business partner: Marley’s ghost!
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5 out of 5 stars
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The other side of the tale
- By CheetahLee on 01-23-20
- Jacob Marley's Christmas Carol
- By: Tom Mula
- Narrated by: Tom Mula
Awful Book
Reviewed: 12-17-21
A very bad take on the Dickens' tale. Do yourself a favor, if you want a well written and preformed book abot Jacob Marley, get Jacob T. Marley by R. William Bennett. I'll be looking to get a refund on this drivel.
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The Celtic World
- By: The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Professor Jennifer Paxton PhD
- Length: 12 hrs and 52 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 2,211
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,953
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,934
Following the surge of interest and pride in Celtic identity since the 19th century, much of what we thought we knew about the Celts has been radically transformed. In The Celtic World, discover the incredible story of the Celtic-speaking peoples, whose art, language, and culture once spread from Ireland to Austria. This series of 24 enlightening lectures explains the traditional historical view of who the Celts were, then contrasts it with brand-new evidence from DNA analysis and archeology that totally changes our perspective on where the Celts came from.
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4 out of 5 stars
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I wish this had a different title
- By Kindle Customer on 06-20-18
- The Celtic World
- By: The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Professor Jennifer Paxton PhD
Poor history
Reviewed: 07-11-20
As an Historian, I am shocked and appalled that this was allowed to be a Great Courses audiobook. Poorly researched, with many controversial findings presented as full fact. Shame on Dr. Paxton.
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True Ghost Stories and Hauntings
- Disturbing Legends of Unexplained Phenomena, Ghastly True Ghost Stories and True Paranormal Hauntings
- By: Travis S. Kennedy
- Narrated by: Eddie Leonard Jr.
- Length: 1 hr and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 32
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Performance3.5 out of 5 stars 28
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Story4 out of 5 stars 28
History has many disturbing episodes that few of us would care to experience ourselves. So many of these stories are sad but true. Sometimes, after such incidents, dark and evil energies remain in these places of horror for decades to come, haunting all that come near. Unfortunately, if you're not lucky enough, things can be even worse than this.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Educational and entertaining!
- By DabOfDarkness on 09-05-16
- True Ghost Stories and Hauntings
- Disturbing Legends of Unexplained Phenomena, Ghastly True Ghost Stories and True Paranormal Hauntings
- By: Travis S. Kennedy
- Narrated by: Eddie Leonard Jr.
Better off listening to Paranormal podcasts
Reviewed: 07-11-20
Poorly presented, with little info on each story, and no data regarding any investigations. Just more pabulum for the masses without any follow-through. Boring and a waste of time.
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Chasing American Monsters
- Over 250 Creatures, Cryptids & Hairy Beasts
- By: Jason Offutt
- Narrated by: P.J. Ochlan
- Length: 7 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 117
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 102
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Story4 out of 5 stars 102
Step right up and behold a stupendous collection of over 250 fearsome and fantastical creatures from every state in the union! The Black Dog of Hanging Hills, the Tommyknockers of Pennsylvania, the Banshee of the Badlands - these beasts and hundreds more will hold you spellbound, unable to turn away from their extraordinary stories. Come face to face with modern-day dinosaurs, extraterrestrials, dragons, lizard men, giants, and flying humanoids.
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1 out of 5 stars
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I want my money back
- By Amazon Customer on 10-21-19
- Chasing American Monsters
- Over 250 Creatures, Cryptids & Hairy Beasts
- By: Jason Offutt
- Narrated by: P.J. Ochlan
Uninteresting and boring as heck
Reviewed: 07-11-20
Don't bother with this book. It's not worth your time, credits, or money. Just a junk book.
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The Conception of Terror: Tales Inspired by M. R. James - Volume 1
- An Audible Original Drama
- By: M. R. James, Stephen Gallagher, A. K. Benedict, and others
- Narrated by: Robert Bathurst, Tom Burke, Rosa Coduri, and others
- Length: 4 hrs and 13 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 16,691
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 15,193
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Story4 out of 5 stars 15,131
A collection of four ghostly tales inspired by M. R. James: Casting the Runes, Lost Hearts, The Treasure of Abbott-Thomas and A View from the Hill.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Unfortunately Awkward
- By Kaitlin Hatman on 08-02-19
- The Conception of Terror: Tales Inspired by M. R. James - Volume 1
- An Audible Original Drama
- By: M. R. James, Stephen Gallagher, A. K. Benedict, Jonathan Barnes, Mark Morris
- Narrated by: Robert Bathurst, Tom Burke, Rosa Coduri, Alice Lowe, Pearl Mackie, Anna Maxwell Martin, Andy Nyman, Jeff Rawle, Reece Shearsmith
Ruins the MR James stories
Reviewed: 07-11-20
Just awful retelling of MR James' fantastic ghost stories. The authors should be ashamed of themselves. Save your money and buy the MR James books instead of these modernized craptastic versions.
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The Dark Angel
- The Complete Tales of Jules de Grandin, Volume Three
- By: Seabury Quinn
- Narrated by: Paul Woodson
- Length: 24 hrs and 27 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 45
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 38
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 38
Seabury Quinn's most famous character, the supernatural French detective Dr. Jules de Grandin, investigated cases involving monsters, devil worshippers, serial killers, and spirits from beyond the grave. The Complete Tales of Jules de Grandin, presents all 93 published works featuring the supernatural detective. Presented in chronological order over five volumes, this is the definitive collection of an iconic pulp hero. The third volume, The Dark Angel, includes all Jules de Grandin stories from "The Lost Lady" to "The Hand of Glory", as well as The Devil's Bride.
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5 out of 5 stars
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What happened to the rest of this collection?
- By guiltypleasureswith_cass on 04-15-21
- The Dark Angel
- The Complete Tales of Jules de Grandin, Volume Three
- By: Seabury Quinn
- Narrated by: Paul Woodson
Extremely Racist
Reviewed: 07-11-20
Many stories in the heyday of Pulp/Weird Tales were racist, but these stories are so overtly racist they make Lovecraft's racism look tame.
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True Ghost Stories
- True Ghost Stories of Terrifying Paranormal Activity, Haunted Houses and Spooky Places from Around the World
- By: Jo Lavine
- Narrated by: Ken OBrien
- Length: 2 hrs and 3 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 72
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Performance3.5 out of 5 stars 65
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Story3.5 out of 5 stars 64
Who doesn't love a great ghost story? Haunted houses? Moving objects? You're about to discover some of the most scariest and true ghost stories from around the globe. If you love a scary ghost story, then this book is for you. Whether you're at home alone or sitting around a campfire, true ghost stories are sure to get your spine tingling. From weird objects that were bought and later started doing scary things, to houses that have been haunted since the 1800s, true ghost stories will take you on a trip that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
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5 out of 5 stars
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That's what I call spooky
- By Miranda on 03-22-18
- True Ghost Stories
- True Ghost Stories of Terrifying Paranormal Activity, Haunted Houses and Spooky Places from Around the World
- By: Jo Lavine
- Narrated by: Ken OBrien
Poorly written & read
Reviewed: 05-16-20
If you're looking for a well written and well researched book of allegedly true paranormal stories you will need to look elsewhere. Additionally, the narrator's voice is too gravelly to enjoy and he has a tendency to mispronounce names and words. I can now understand why the audiobook was so cheap to buy.
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Fool Moon
- The Dresden Files, Book 2
- By: Jim Butcher
- Narrated by: James Marsters
- Length: 10 hrs and 6 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 37,252
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 32,567
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 32,475
Harry Blackstone Copperfield Dresden is Chicago's only openly practicing wizard. He is also dead broke. His vast knowledge and magical skills are unfortunately matched by his talent for making powerful enemies and alienating friends. With little more than his integrity left, he accepts an offer of work from Lt. Karin Murphy of Chicago's Special Investigations Unit. He wants to redeem himself in Murphy's eyes and make enough money to quiet his rumbling stomach.
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5 out of 5 stars
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One of the best books I've read in a long time!
- By Just Dave on 05-06-10
- Fool Moon
- The Dresden Files, Book 2
- By: Jim Butcher
- Narrated by: James Marsters
Fantastic author and fantastic reader
Reviewed: 03-04-13
I have read all of the Dresden Files books, and love them so much I wanted to get a copy I can bring with me to listen to anytime. James Marsters truly brings the world of Harry Dresden alive in his readings of Jim Butcher's works. His voice is now the one I associate with all the characters. Great job on this one and all the ones he reads. I am hoping that he will get a chance to read Ghost Story, as I will not get the audio version of the book without him as the voice actor.
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A Christmas Carol: A Signature Performance by Tim Curry
- By: Charles Dickens
- Narrated by: Tim Curry
- Length: 3 hrs and 31 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 22,992
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 19,130
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Story5 out of 5 stars 19,024
A Signature Performance: Tim Curry rescues Charles Dickens from the jaws of Disney with his one-of-a-kind performance of the treasured classic. Our listeners loved this version so much that it inspired our whole line of Signature Classics.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Wonderful!!!
- By Alia on 12-11-09
The finest reading of this story ever
Reviewed: 01-02-13
Tim Curry shines as the narrator of this beloved short story, doing the justice Dickens' tale deserves. His voice acting skills have always been top notch, and here they shine. Unlike abridged versions of this classic tale, he preforms the entire book, giving the story its depth sorely lacking in many other audio book, and most movie/TV adaptations. The Alastair Sim move version comes closest to the story, and remains a favorite of mine year in-year out, but Tim Curry's narration has taken its place as the best "performance" of this story ever. Bravo Mr Curry!
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