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These Truths
- A History of the United States
- By: Jill Lepore
- Narrated by: Jill Lepore
- Length: 29 hrs
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 2,343
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 2,085
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 2,047
In the most ambitious one-volume American history in decades, award-winning historian Jill Lepore offers a magisterial account of the origins and rise of a divided nation. In riveting prose, These Truths tells the story of America, beginning in 1492, to ask whether the course of events has proven the nation's founding truths or belied them.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Good Story but distracting sound engineering
- By MindSpiker on 11-21-18
- These Truths
- A History of the United States
- By: Jill Lepore
- Narrated by: Jill Lepore
Loved this book!
Reviewed: 07-30-23
I will provide this to anyone who wants it! I have iin both the audio, then tiny 🦄print version of it. Loved it from the begging to the end. Thank you, Jill Lenore
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The White Album
- By: Joan Didion
- Narrated by: Susan Varon
- Length: 7 hrs and 20 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,002
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 846
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 849
First published in 1979, The White Album records indelibly the upheavals and aftermaths of the 1960s. Examining key events, figures, and trends of the era - including Charles Manson, the Black Panthers, and the shopping mall - through the lens of her own spiritual confusion, Joan Didion helped to define mass culture as we now understand it. Written with a commanding sureness of tone and linguistic precision, The White Album is a central example of American reportage and a classic of American autobiography.
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5 out of 5 stars
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We tell ourselves stories in order to live...
- By Darwin8u on 08-27-15
- The White Album
- By: Joan Didion
- Narrated by: Susan Varon
Honest and at times shrill in her critic of feminists
Reviewed: 06-26-23
Didion suffered from a fear of being considered stupid because of her sex. She uses erudite ( rarified) language to dispel any such judgement. She was a tireless name dropper. After I read her bio. II Wikipedia , I forgave her. I share many of her opinions .But I wouldn’t vilify the many that she dod. However, the latter part of the book is a fascinating description of her early life. She persuaded me to analyze this book more closely, and perhaps use its comments to assist me in my as yet unrealized efforts to write.
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Einstein
- His Life and Universe
- By: Walter Isaacson
- Narrated by: Edward Herrmann
- Length: 21 hrs and 30 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 15,440
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 11,967
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 11,991
Why we think it’s a great listen: You thought he was a stodgy scientist with funny hair, but Isaacson and Hermann reveal an eloquent, intense, and selfless human being who not only shaped science with his theories, but politics and world events in the 20th century as well. Based on the newly released personal letters of Albert Einstein, Walter Isaacson explores how an imaginative, impertinent patent clerk became the mind reader of the creator of the cosmos.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Surprise: Two books in one!
- By Henrik on 04-20-07
- Einstein
- His Life and Universe
- By: Walter Isaacson
- Narrated by: Edward Herrmann
Marvelous!
Reviewed: 06-11-23
I could listen to this over and over again. Einstein theories are explained in a delightful way and he is rendered very magnificently human. His personal life is compelling. Thank you Walter Isaacson for another marvelously told story.
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Enchantment
- Awakening Wonder in an Anxious Age
- By: Katherine May
- Narrated by: Rebecca Lee
- Length: 5 hrs and 8 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 86
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 66
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Story4 out of 5 stars 66
Many of us feel trapped in a grind of constant change: rolling news cycles, the chatter of social media, our families split along partisan lines. We feel fearful and tired, on edge in our bodies, not quite knowing what has us perpetually depleted. For Katherine May, this low hum of fatigue and anxiety made her wonder what she was missing. Could there be a different way to relate to the world, one that would allow her to feel more rested and at ease, even as seismic changes unfold on the planet?
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1 out of 5 stars
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But what is she trying to say?
- By Kraig on 06-20-23
- Enchantment
- Awakening Wonder in an Anxious Age
- By: Katherine May
- Narrated by: Rebecca Lee
Glorious!
Reviewed: 03-20-23
I devoured this book. It is beautifully written and gave me a whole new perspective on my life. Thank you Katherine May!
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The Price of Politics
- By: Bob Woodward
- Narrated by: Boyd Gaines
- Length: 13 hrs and 44 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 333
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 270
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Story4 out of 5 stars 267
Based on 18 months of reporting, Woodward's 17th book The Price of Politics is an intimate, documented examination of how President Obama and the highest profile Republican and Democratic leaders in the United States Congress attempted to restore the American economy and improve the federal government's fiscal condition over three and one half years. The Price of Politics addresses the key issue of the presidential and congressional campaigns: the condition of the American economy.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Making the Sausage
- By Graham on 10-18-12
- The Price of Politics
- By: Bob Woodward
- Narrated by: Boyd Gaines
Interested to learn the details.
Reviewed: 03-08-23
Amazing to learn that members of Congress responsible for the negotiations actually thought a default was worth
exploring for political reasons. That they thought it wouldn’t have been as catastrophic as any finance specialist appreciates.
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No-Nonsense Buddhism for Beginners
- Clear Answers to Burning Questions About Core Buddhist Teachings
- By: Noah Rasheta
- Narrated by: Will Damron
- Length: 2 hrs and 30 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 1,414
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 1,196
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,187
Presented in a practical Q&A format, No-Nonsense Buddhism for Beginners is the most clear-cut introductory guide to understanding the essential concepts of Buddhism and how they relate to your daily life. How is an awakening different from enlightenment? Can agnostics and atheists be Buddhist? In No-Nonsense Buddhism for Beginners, renowned Buddhism teacher and host of the popular Secular Buddhism podcast, Noah Rasheta, delivers an easily accessible introduction to the teachings of Buddhism that answers these common questions and many more.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Perfect for someone curious in Buddism
- By Wolf_CPT on 09-01-19
- No-Nonsense Buddhism for Beginners
- Clear Answers to Burning Questions About Core Buddhist Teachings
- By: Noah Rasheta
- Narrated by: Will Damron
Marvelous!
Reviewed: 02-28-23
Great introduction, and super for the “ non- believer” of other faiths. I know whom to share it with! Thank you for this great book. Namaste!
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Surviving Schizophrenia
- My Story of Paranoid Schizophrenia, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Depression, Anosognosia, Suicide, and Treatment and Recovery from Severe Mental Illness
- By: Richard Carlson Jr.
- Narrated by: Sasha White
- Length: 2 hrs and 44 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 15
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 14
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 14
Richard Carlson Jr. was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia when he was 21 years of age. His illness first manifested when he was an early adolescent. Modern psychiatry greatly failed Richard for over a decade. Then, after an incident involving the police, he truly understood that his diagnosis was real, and finally began the long process of recovery. Over 10 years later, his life is greatly improved. In the course of his treatment, Richard also recovered from depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and lethargy.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Interesting. Compels discussion with Psychiatrist/ therapist.
- By Love owls on 12-12-22
- Surviving Schizophrenia
- My Story of Paranoid Schizophrenia, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Depression, Anosognosia, Suicide, and Treatment and Recovery from Severe Mental Illness
- By: Richard Carlson Jr.
- Narrated by: Sasha White
Interesting. Compels discussion with Psychiatrist/ therapist.
Reviewed: 12-12-22
Interesting. Made me focus on prodromal schizophrenia. I have relatives who suffer. It’s a very complex disorder. But awareness of symptoms helps. I’m grateful to the author for sharing his experience. Thank-you!
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You Are Not Alone
- The NAMI Guide to Navigating Mental Health―With Advice from Experts and Wisdom from Real People and Families
- By: Ken Duckworth MD
- Narrated by: Ken Duckworth MD, Tim Fannon
- Length: 13 hrs and 59 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 35
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 31
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Story5 out of 5 stars 31
Millions of people in the United States are affected by mental illness every year. The COVID-19 pandemic not only caused new or aggravated symptoms in people, but further exposed the shortcomings of the American mental health system. Too many of us are confused, afraid, and overwhelmed. Families and friends are often left in the dark about how best to help their loved ones, how to deal with financial and logistical issues, and how to handle the emotional challenges of loving someone who is suffering. You Are Not Alone is here to offer help.
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5 out of 5 stars
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You are not alone
- By antoinette payne on 01-26-23
- You Are Not Alone
- The NAMI Guide to Navigating Mental Health―With Advice from Experts and Wisdom from Real People and Families
- By: Ken Duckworth MD
- Narrated by: Ken Duckworth MD, Tim Fannon
Wonderful overview of Mental Health today.
Reviewed: 10-01-22
Every time I get an opportunity to listen to the voice of NAMI, I get a full injection of hope. This book succeeded in emotionally holding my hand. It’s like a warm hug. Thank you, Dr. Duckworth!
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Writing Down the Bones
- By: Natalie Goldberg
- Narrated by: Natalie Goldberg
- Length: 8 hrs and 50 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 741
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 582
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 573
Here is a new collector's edition of this modern classic as you have never heard it before, read by Natalie Goldberg herself and then infused with her most personal reflections about this "magic manual" for all writers. Try these ingenious, Zen-based exercises to expand your writing skills - or just for fun.
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4 out of 5 stars
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The Substance
- By Krissy D. on 07-09-10
- Writing Down the Bones
- By: Natalie Goldberg
- Narrated by: Natalie Goldberg
Wow! Marvelous.
Reviewed: 09-10-22
Dearest Natalie Goldberg,
I adore this book. I will recommend it to my son, and maybe my daughters too! I certainly recommend it to Audible listens and those who physically read the hard copy. I now have both. I particularly appreciated your saying always to be friends with your writing practice. Beautiful...
I’m 72 years old. At various times in my life someone has suggested I write. I never took them seriously because I didn’t think I had anything to say. Some told me I was a terrible writer. I believed them.
A history major. I wanted to learn and participate in life as a mother.
Seven years ago a dramatic event occurred for me. It has consumed my mind ever since and suddenly; I want to write.
Your book is a great inspiration. For years I’ve written in “ journal form“ so I can find the pieces on my computer. I realize there is great benefit from writing long hand, but I’ve rarely done so.
Thank you to your 35-year-old and 50-year-old selves. I will continue to write and maybe with the grace of Providence and my own determination, others may read my thoughts someday. Bless you. Namaste!
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Midnight's Children
- By: Salman Rushdie
- Narrated by: Lyndam Gregory
- Length: 24 hrs and 29 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 2,005
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,592
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Story4 out of 5 stars 1,577
Salman Rushdie holds the literary world in awe with a jaw-dropping catalog of critically acclaimed novels that have made him one of the world's most celebrated authors. Winner of the prestigious Booker of Bookers, Midnight's Children tells the story of Saleem Sinai, born on the stroke of India's independence.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Outstanding book, superb narration
- By MarcS on 06-09-09
- Midnight's Children
- By: Salman Rushdie
- Narrated by: Lyndam Gregory
An oriental rug of a book. Magnificent!
Reviewed: 08-24-22
I will return to this book again and again to discover its many wonders and play in Rushdie’s ideas. Irreverent and joyful in its appreciation of the complexity that is life. I love it. Thank you, Salman Rushdie!
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