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Reentry
- SpaceX, Elon Musk, and the Reusable Rockets That Launched a Second Space Age
- By: Eric Berger
- Narrated by: Rob Shapiro
- Length: 12 hrs and 59 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 269
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 250
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Story5 out of 5 stars 250
From launchpad explosions to a pernicious cricket infestation to the demanding management style of Musk himself, the rise of SpaceX was beset with challenges and far from inevitable. Find out how the startup beat the odds and flew high enough to outpace their rivals... and where they're going next.
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4 out of 5 stars
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One story after another
- By Darek on 12-30-24
- Reentry
- SpaceX, Elon Musk, and the Reusable Rockets That Launched a Second Space Age
- By: Eric Berger
- Narrated by: Rob Shapiro
Good reporting, not as well written than the first book
Reviewed: 09-29-24
It is nott detail enough, too much personal opinion. Still worth reading however. He is a great reporter
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Persuasion
- By: Jane Austen
- Narrated by: Juliet Stevenson
- Length: 8 hrs and 43 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 5,877
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 5,086
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 5,088
Anne Elliot has grieved for seven years over the loss of her first love, Captain Frederick Wentworth. But events conspire to unravel the knots of deceit and misunderstanding in this beguiling and gently comic story of love and fidelity.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Juliet Stevenson is Simply Amazing
- By Em on 04-15-12
- Persuasion
- By: Jane Austen
- Narrated by: Juliet Stevenson
Great performance
Reviewed: 08-27-18
Love the reading performances. But I must admit that Pride and Prejudice and Emma are much more engaging reads than Persuasion. Still it is a fine work, especially to one that enjoy British naval history from a female perspective. But this is not the best representation of Jane Austen’s works
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We Are Legion (We Are Bob)
- Bobiverse, Book 1
- By: Dennis E. Taylor
- Narrated by: Ray Porter
- Length: 9 hrs and 56 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 105,291
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 96,554
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 96,317
There's a reason We Are Legion was named Audible's Best Science Fiction Book of 2016: Its irresistibly irreverent wit! Bob Johansson has just sold his software company for a small fortune and is looking forward to a life of leisure. The first item on his to-do list: Spending his newfound windfall. On an urge to splurge, he signs up to have his head cryogenically preserved in case of death. Then he gets himself killed crossing the street. Waking up 117 years later, Bob discovers his mind has been uploaded into a sentient space probe with the ability to replicate itself.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Ignore the Publisher's Summary! This is Amazing!
- By PW on 04-12-17
- We Are Legion (We Are Bob)
- Bobiverse, Book 1
- By: Dennis E. Taylor
- Narrated by: Ray Porter
Must read
Reviewed: 08-11-18
Enjoy every minute of it. The science is a bit off. Highly doubt that many “things” that near earth. Nevertheless the author is funny and the performance is amazing :) worth every pennies
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You Can Retire Early!
- Everything You Need to Achieve Financial Independence When You Want It
- By: Deacon Hayes
- Narrated by: Jonathan Todd Ross
- Length: 6 hrs and 43 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 28
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 22
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 22
The definitive guide to financial independence at any age! Retiring early is not limited to lottery winners or the super rich. In fact with proper planning, we can all retire at a younger age than we ever dreamed - but only with the right plan. Personal finance expert Deacon Hayes explains the practical, concrete steps you can take to start your retirement when you're young enough to thoroughly enjoy it.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Best introduction on early retirement
- By Simon on 12-21-17
- You Can Retire Early!
- Everything You Need to Achieve Financial Independence When You Want It
- By: Deacon Hayes
- Narrated by: Jonathan Todd Ross
Best introduction on early retirement
Reviewed: 12-21-17
It covers all the basics, very well lay out, and encouraging as well. Highly recommended
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Secrets of the Millionaire Mind
- Mastering the Inner Game of Wealth
- By: T. Harv Eker
- Narrated by: Charles Constant
- Length: 5 hrs and 10 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 10,904
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 9,191
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Story5 out of 5 stars 9,151
Have you ever wondered why some people seem to get rich easily while others are destined for lives of financial struggle? Is the difference found in their education, intelligence, skills, timing, work habits, contacts, luck, or choice of jobs, businesses, or investments? The shocking answer is: none of the above! In his groundbreaking Secrets of the Millionaire Mind, T. Harv Eker states, "Give me five minutes, and I can predict your financial future for the rest of your life!"
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3 out of 5 stars
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Good book, too much adversiting
- By Guilherme on 08-17-19
- Secrets of the Millionaire Mind
- Mastering the Inner Game of Wealth
- By: T. Harv Eker
- Narrated by: Charles Constant
Enjoy the meat and throw out the bones
Reviewed: 12-07-17
Some of his points are very good.
However just because something "works" in real life does not mean his hypothesis (reasons) is correct. He made MANY assumptions, not based on any observations or philosophical reasons, but just what he "thinks" is right and "works"
I don't even doubt him, just the way he draws conclusions are strange to say the least
At least in "Rich dad poor dad" the guy made it clear it was only his opinion. This author used the word "law" far too easily
"Millionaire next door" is way better
Nevertheless, you can learn much from this book if you are not blind to his assumptions.
The performance is excellent
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Infinite Progress
- How the Internet and Technology Will End Ignorance, Disease, Poverty, Hunger, and War
- By: Byron Reese
- Narrated by: Grover Gardner
- Length: 10 hrs and 40 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 58
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 56
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Story4 out of 5 stars 56
For years we’ve been inundated with bleak forecasts about the future. But in this electrifying new book, author Byron Reese debunks the pessimistic outlook as dangerous, and shows instead how technology will soon create a dramatically better world for every person on earth, beyond anything we have dared to imagine.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Sugar Shock Optimism – I hope he’s accurate
- By GH on 03-13-13
- Infinite Progress
- How the Internet and Technology Will End Ignorance, Disease, Poverty, Hunger, and War
- By: Byron Reese
- Narrated by: Grover Gardner
not a master work, but good read
Reviewed: 10-10-13
Have you listened to any of Grover Gardner’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
I have, which in my opinion is the best, and that's one reason why I've tried this book
Any additional comments?
No Peter Diamond or Steven Pinker, but all right. The world needs more optimists, but the author is almost dreaming, in my opinion. To say that there will be less war or less hunger in the future, I can easily see…but no war? The book is good, no doubt, but just not a master piece like Abundance. But I am glad that it is Grover Gardner that read it, makes it all worth the time to listen to.
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