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The 1619 Project
- A New Origin Story
- By: Nikole Hannah-Jones, The New York Times Magazine, Caitlin Roper - editor, and others
- Narrated by: Nikole Hannah-Jones, Full Cast
- Length: 18 hrs and 57 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 4,540
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 3,947
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Story5 out of 5 stars 3,930
The New York Times Magazine’s award-winning “1619 Project” issue reframed our understanding of American history by placing slavery and its continuing legacy at the center of our national narrative. This new book substantially expands on that work, weaving together 18 essays that explore the legacy of slavery in present-day America with 36 poems and works of fiction that illuminate key moments of oppression, struggle, and resistance.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Comprehensive and Cutting
- By Thomas Ray on 12-30-21
- The 1619 Project
- A New Origin Story
- By: Nikole Hannah-Jones, The New York Times Magazine, Caitlin Roper - editor, Ilena Silverman - editor, Jake Silverstein - editor
- Narrated by: Nikole Hannah-Jones, Full Cast
Breathe
Reviewed: 02-01-22
This is LONG, but worth the time! Anyone wanting to know a complete history of the U. S. should take the time.
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Twilight of the Gods
- War in the Western Pacific, 1944-1945
- By: Ian Toll
- Narrated by: P.J. Ochlan
- Length: 36 hrs and 46 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 2,195
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 1,907
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Story5 out of 5 stars 1,900
Twilight of the Gods is a riveting account of the harrowing last year of World War II in the Pacific, when the US Navy won the largest naval battle in history; MacArthur made good his pledge to return to the Philippines; waves of kamikazes attacked the Allied fleets; the Japanese fought to the last man on one island after another; B-29 bombers burned down Japanese cities; and Hiroshima and Nagasaki were vaporized. Toll's narratives of combat in the air, at sea, and on the beaches are gripping, but he also takes the listener into the halls of power in Washington and Tokyo.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Food for WWII History Buffs
- By Dr. Schtick on 12-20-20
- Twilight of the Gods
- War in the Western Pacific, 1944-1945
- By: Ian Toll
- Narrated by: P.J. Ochlan
More Research
Reviewed: 12-23-21
This is great! Toll has done much more research with diaries and previously classified materials for both sides of the conflict. I read a lot of WWII books, papers and articles, and he still found information I don't remember seeing before. Highly recommend this.
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Bullets and Barbed Wire
- A Gripping Exploration of WWII in the Pacific Theater - from Guadalcanal to Cape Gloucester
- By: Daniel Wrinn
- Narrated by: Gary Williams
- Length: 7 hrs and 13 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 12
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 11
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 11
From the shores of Cape Gloucester to the quiet atolls and islands of the Solomon Sea, the Second World War left a profound mark on this sheltered corner of the globe, which would be felt for decades to come. Caught in the center of a vicious struggle between two superpowers, these islands would form an unconventional battleground for the US Marines and the Japanese Navy.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Excellent coverage, not to in-depth but not overly shallow.
- By S. H. Moore on 03-17-21
- Bullets and Barbed Wire
- A Gripping Exploration of WWII in the Pacific Theater - from Guadalcanal to Cape Gloucester
- By: Daniel Wrinn
- Narrated by: Gary Williams
Good investigation into specifics
Reviewed: 09-29-21
Really enjoyed this. Unfortunately, we are on the road and having maps to follow of the areas covered would have made it more enjoyable. I can listen again once we stay put somewhere. 🙂
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The Guns of August
- By: Barbara W. Tuchman
- Narrated by: Wanda McCaddon
- Length: 19 hrs and 9 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 5,680
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 4,552
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 4,530
In this Pulitzer Prize-winning classic, historian Barbara Tuchman brings to life the people and events that led up to World War I. This was the last gasp of the Gilded Age, of Kings and Kaisers and Czars, of pointed or plumed hats, colored uniforms, and all the pomp and romance that went along with war. How quickly it all changed...and how horrible it became.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Wonderful
- By Mike From Mesa on 10-28-08
- The Guns of August
- By: Barbara W. Tuchman
- Narrated by: Wanda McCaddon
Preamble to WWI
Reviewed: 07-23-21
Not my normal genre, but this is well researched and organized making it truly worthwhile. The narrator was also very good, knowing pronunciation for all the relevant languages involved. I particularly like that.
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This Is the Fire
- What I Say to My Friends About Racism
- By: Don Lemon
- Narrated by: Don Lemon
- Length: 4 hrs and 30 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 1,193
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 1,039
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Story5 out of 5 stars 1,032
The host of CNN Tonight with Don Lemon is more popular than ever. As America’s only Black prime-time anchor, Lemon and his daily monologues on racism and antiracism, on the failures of the Trump administration and of so many of our leaders, and on America’s systemic flaws speak for his millions of fans. Now, in an urgent, deeply personal, riveting plea, he shows us all how deep our problems lie, and what we can do to begin to fix them.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A Must Read!!!
- By Ms. Angie on 03-19-21
- This Is the Fire
- What I Say to My Friends About Racism
- By: Don Lemon
- Narrated by: Don Lemon
WOW!!
Reviewed: 04-06-21
I had procrastinated reading (listening) to this. I saw top reviews, but I've read books with good reviews before and was not impressed. I figured it was just another celebrity trying to add to the name by writing. For anyone considering this book, I learned how wrong I was. This may be one of the best books I've read in some time. (Admittedly there is one other in mind, but it's the only one I can think of at the moment.)
I like audio books, especially those read by the author as this is. I hear the emotion behind the words, and Lemon wasn't afraid to express such. I don't know what more to say than it is exceptional. He says it's what he says with friends, and I felt I was included with his message.
Thank you, Don Lemon. I wish you and yours the best as you continue this life journey and that you see most of your work be fruitful.
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Keep Sharp
- How to Build a Better Brain at Any Age
- By: Sanjay Gupta MD
- Narrated by: Sanjay Gupta MD
- Length: 10 hrs
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 2,459
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 2,027
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,999
Throughout our life, we look for ways to keep our minds sharp and effortlessly productive. Now, globetrotting neurosurgeon Dr. Sanjay Gupta offers “the book all of us need, young and old” (Walter Isaacson, number-one New York Times best-selling author of The Code Breaker) with insights from top scientists all over the world, whose cutting-edge research can help you heighten and protect brain function and maintain cognitive health at any age.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A Master Class in Brain Resilience
- By Chad B Wickland on 01-06-21
- Keep Sharp
- How to Build a Better Brain at Any Age
- By: Sanjay Gupta MD
- Narrated by: Sanjay Gupta MD
Amazing
Reviewed: 01-23-21
This book is made for all of us whether you know someone or not.
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The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich
- A History of Nazi Germany
- By: William L. Shirer
- Narrated by: Grover Gardner
- Length: 57 hrs and 11 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 17,953
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 15,490
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Story5 out of 5 stars 15,423
Since its publication in 1960, William L. Shirer’s monumental study of Hitler’s German empire has been widely acclaimed as the definitive record of the 20th century’s blackest hours. The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich offers an unparalleled and thrillingly told examination of how Adolf Hitler nearly succeeded in conquering the world. With millions of copies in print around the globe, it has attained the status of a vital and enduring classic.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Held my interest for 57 hours and 13 minutes
- By Jonnie on 11-08-10
- The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich
- A History of Nazi Germany
- By: William L. Shirer
- Narrated by: Grover Gardner
Reminder
Reviewed: 05-04-20
It's amazing how we don't pay attention to history and suffer the repetition of it. This time it's unfortunately occurring in the U.S. with the rejection of those not of European ancestry. Simply disgusting behavior of our leaders.
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RV Boondocking Basics
- Living Well on the Road Less Graveled
- By: Sunny Skye
- Narrated by: Richard Henzel
- Length: 4 hrs and 26 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 43
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 35
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 35
Boondocking literally means to "dock" in the "boonies," camping on your own off the grid away from campgrounds, free to howl at the moon, run around in your BVDs, or just read your book in peace and quiet with no one around. But boondocking also means you're on your own, and you'll want to go prepared. Here, Sunny Skye gives you the basics you'll need to know, things like the best rig to have, being independent, coping with boredom and loneliness, as well as dealing with insects, wild animals, and pests.
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5 out of 5 stars
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enjoyed the information
- By Teri on 06-29-18
- RV Boondocking Basics
- Living Well on the Road Less Graveled
- By: Sunny Skye
- Narrated by: Richard Henzel
Loads of information
Reviewed: 02-28-20
Another book read before starting out RVing. Trying to gain all the information we can to diminish the number of missteps along the way. This book has good information, especially concerning boondocking and pets that I didn't have in other books.
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The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs
- A New History of a Lost World
- By: Steve Brusatte
- Narrated by: Patrick Lawlor
- Length: 10 hrs and 7 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 4,460
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 4,008
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 3,988
In this stunning narrative spanning more than 200 million years, Steve Brusatte, a young American paleontologist who has emerged as one of the foremost stars of the field - discovering 10 new species and leading groundbreaking scientific studies and fieldwork - masterfully tells the complete, surprising, and new history of the dinosaurs, drawing on cutting-edge science to dramatically bring to life their lost world and illuminate their enigmatic origins, spectacular flourishing, astonishing diversity, cataclysmic extinction, and startling living legacy.
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2 out of 5 stars
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"The Rise of the Scientists Who Study Dinosaurs"
- By Daniel Powell on 09-16-18
- The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs
- A New History of a Lost World
- By: Steve Brusatte
- Narrated by: Patrick Lawlor
Good job by all
Reviewed: 02-27-20
Really enjoyed both the writing and the reading. I like learning about dinosaurs, and the book is written in such a manner that an uneducated layperson such as myself can understand and thoroughly enjoy. The narrator appeared to enjoy it as well, and is versed in the subject. There was no stumbling with the names of the lesser-known animals or areas in which they were found. It's a fun book and very educational.
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RV Camping: RV Living for Beginners
- By: RV Doohickeys
- Narrated by: Kip Ferguson
- Length: 3 hrs and 9 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 23
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 22
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 22
Introducing...The complete beginner’s guide to RV Living. If you’ve always wanted live in an RV full-time but did not know where to begin then keep listening...Are you sick and tired of the same exhausting routine day in and day out? Are you ready for the thrill of embracing what can happen in your life without knowing exactly what lies ahead? Do you finally want to say goodbye to the dreaded rat race and discover something which works for you?
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4 out of 5 stars
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Good book if you’re considering going full-time in an RV
- By Tomasi on 10-04-20
- RV Camping: RV Living for Beginners
- By: RV Doohickeys
- Narrated by: Kip Ferguson
Good information
Reviewed: 02-23-20
As I often do, I listen to an Audible book and find I have to buy the print/Kindle book. Too many things that need notes. We will be going RVing next month, and this is loaded with good information to avoid some possible problems.
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