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The Stationery Shop
- A Novel
- By: Marjan Kamali
- Narrated by: Mozhan Marnò
- Length: 9 hrs and 13 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 2,132
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 1,903
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,893
On the eve of their marriage, Roya agrees to meet Bahman at the town square, but suddenly, violence erupts - a result of the coup d’etat that forever changes their country’s future. In the chaos, Bahman never shows. For weeks, Roya tries desperately to contact him, but her efforts are fruitless. With a sorrowful heart, she resigns herself to never seeing him again. Until, more than 60 years later, an accident of fate leads her back to Bahman and offers her a chance to ask him the questions that have haunted her for more than half a century.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Beautiful Story
- By Grace on 06-26-19
- The Stationery Shop
- A Novel
- By: Marjan Kamali
- Narrated by: Mozhan Marnò
Wonderful story
Reviewed: 11-12-19
The story takes you back into Iran of the 1950s through today. It’s a love story with a lot of things that go on; it speaks to love versus ranks in society. Well done!!
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Born a Crime
- Stories from a South African Childhood
- By: Trevor Noah
- Narrated by: Trevor Noah
- Length: 8 hrs and 44 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 215,659
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 195,105
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Story5 out of 5 stars 194,136
In this award-winning Audible Studios production, Trevor Noah tells his wild coming-of-age tale during the twilight of apartheid in South Africa. It’s a story that begins with his mother throwing him from a moving van to save him from a potentially fatal dispute with gangsters, then follows the budding comedian’s path to self-discovery through episodes both poignant and comical.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Great book and perfect narration
- By MarilynArms on 12-15-16
- Born a Crime
- Stories from a South African Childhood
- By: Trevor Noah
- Narrated by: Trevor Noah
Amazing
Reviewed: 07-19-17
Trevor deserves every piece of respect one can give him. Well done and quite profound.
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Yes, Chef
- A Memoir
- By: Marcus Samuelsson
- Narrated by: Marcus Samuelsson
- Length: 11 hrs and 47 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,965
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,719
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,711
It begins with a simple ritual: Every Saturday afternoon, a boy who loves to cook walks to his grandmother’s house and helps her prepare a roast chicken for dinner. The grandmother is Swedish, a retired domestic. The boy is Ethiopian and adopted, and he will grow up to become the world-renowned chef Marcus Samuelsson. This book is his love letter to food and family in all its manifestations.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A fun and inspiring civics lesson
- By loix on 06-27-12
- Yes, Chef
- A Memoir
- By: Marcus Samuelsson
- Narrated by: Marcus Samuelsson
An amazing & enchanting tale
Reviewed: 01-29-16
What made the experience of listening to Yes, Chef the most enjoyable?
I love that it was narrated by Marcus himself. It made it so much more real to me.
What did you like best about this story?
Marcus talked about many aspects of his life. I loved all of them, from when he was a child (cooking with Helga) to teenage years (Kiss), to more resent years as a chef. I admire his trip to Ethiopia and the good he is doing there. All of it is superb.
Have you listened to any of Marcus Samuelsson’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
I have seen him on "Chopped." I've been a fan of Food Network before; for some reason, I remember him in the early days (1997-ish?) of Food Network. Perhaps when he was at Aqua Vie? He is a fascinating both as a chef and a true person. As always, Marcus is admirable.
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
The trip to Ethiopia and the gratitude he has for his Swedish parents.
Any additional comments?
Enjoy!!
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