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She Said
- Breaking the Sexual Harassment Story That Helped Ignite a Movement
- By: Jodi Kantor, Megan Twohey
- Narrated by: Rebecca Lowman, Jodi Kantor, Megan Twohey
- Length: 9 hrs and 52 mins
- Unabridged
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On October 5, 2017, the New York Times published an article by Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey - and then the world changed. For months, Kantor and Twohey had been having confidential discussions with top actresses, former Weinstein employees, and other sources, learning of disturbing long-buried allegations. But nothing could have prepared them for what followed the publication of their Weinstein story. With superlative detail, insight, and journalistic expertise, Kantor and Twohey take us for the first time into the very heart of this social shift.
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Great until the Kavanaugh tangent
- By JC on 09-14-19
- She Said
- Breaking the Sexual Harassment Story That Helped Ignite a Movement
- By: Jodi Kantor, Megan Twohey
- Narrated by: Rebecca Lowman, Jodi Kantor, Megan Twohey
An important read
Reviewed: 03-07-20
Through the detailed accounts in this book, it is clear that the two investigative journalists did a great job of factually approaching their stories on Trump, Weinstein, and Kavanaugh. Although the Weinstein story was a central part of this book, the story and message is greater. This book pays tribute to the women who had the courage to tell their stories about assault, harassment, and rape. It’s an important part of our history and ending the book with Christine Blasey-Ford’s story is a great reminder that although our society has made progress, we still have a ways to go. Thank you Megan and Jodi for documenting the stories of these brave women.
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Know My Name
- A Memoir
- By: Chanel Miller
- Narrated by: Chanel Miller
- Length: 15 hrs and 24 mins
- Unabridged
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She was known to the world as Emily Doe when she stunned millions with a letter. Brock Turner had been sentenced to just six months in county jail after he was found sexually assaulting her on Stanford's campus. Her victim impact statement was posted on BuzzFeed, where it instantly went viral. Now, she reclaims her identity to tell her story of trauma, transcendence, and the power of words.
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Just, thank you.
- By Alysha DeShaé on 09-25-19
- Know My Name
- A Memoir
- By: Chanel Miller
- Narrated by: Chanel Miller
An important read
Reviewed: 10-02-19
This story is an important story, giving voice to anyone who has been objectified or violated in their lives. Chanel's words are incredibly articulate in sharing her story. Admittedly, her voice for narration is quite flat, but I remind myself that she isn't a narrator and was thrust into this life.
Thank you for sharing your story so bravely with the world.
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Girl, Wash Your Face
- Stop Believing the Lies About Who You Are So You Can Become Who You Were Meant to Be
- By: Rachel Hollis
- Narrated by: Rachel Hollis
- Length: 7 hrs and 4 mins
- Unabridged
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As the founder of the lifestyle website TheChicSite.com and CEO of her own media company, Rachel Hollis developed an immense online community by sharing tips for better living while fearlessly revealing the messiness of her own life. Now, in this challenging and inspiring new book, Rachel exposes the 20 lies and misconceptions that too often hold us back from living joyfully and productively.
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More for women who are mothers
- By MeredithNCSU girl on 04-07-18
- Girl, Wash Your Face
- Stop Believing the Lies About Who You Are So You Can Become Who You Were Meant to Be
- By: Rachel Hollis
- Narrated by: Rachel Hollis
Unsure why this book is so popular
Reviewed: 01-29-19
I have listened to many audiobooks and have had issues with few of them. Although I appreciated Rachel Hollis narrating the book personally and her narration was good, I found it difficult to engage with the content. I appreciated her stories but found the overall tone preachy and there is an overarching religious philosophy to the book that I had not expected. I should have done my research, if I had I would have found out that she is a preacher's daughter hence the tone and content. The section where she emphasizes (over and over) how God has created you to be this way was contradictory to the message of empowerment. But it was so highly recommended on here that I just took the rating at face value. Also, there are some premises that I find just naïve and unrealistic. For example, she speaks about being focused on your dream and envisioning what it will be like to achieve the dream one day, and while I agree that is important, there is no reference to how to developing a plan to work towards the dream. I listened to the whole book because I kept expecting it to get better but unlike the thousands on here, I didn't find it inspiring or insightful.
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The Hate U Give
- By: Angie Thomas
- Narrated by: Bahni Turpin
- Length: 11 hrs and 50 mins
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Sixteen-year-old Starr Carter moves between two worlds: the poor neighborhood where she lives and the fancy suburban prep school she attends. The uneasy balance between these worlds is shattered when Starr witnesses the fatal shooting of her childhood best friend Khalil at the hands of a police officer. Khalil was unarmed. Soon afterward, his death is a national headline. Some are calling him a thug, maybe even a drug dealer and a gangbanger. Protesters are taking to the streets in Khalil’s name.
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This Book Changed My Entire Perspective
- By Wendi on 01-14-18
- The Hate U Give
- By: Angie Thomas
- Narrated by: Bahni Turpin
Great story to promote awareness
Reviewed: 06-25-17
The story is well written and develops an understanding for the deeply entrenched issues that create the cultural issues that still reside today.
My only issue is with how the narrator narrates the voice of Hailey. For a book that is trying to promote an awareness for racial issues and combat racial stereotypes, the narrator makes Hailey as a white girl sound like she's from Clueless.
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When You Find out the World Is Against You
- And Other Funny Memories About Awful Moments
- By: Kelly Oxford
- Narrated by: Eva Kaminsky
- Length: 8 hrs and 6 mins
- Unabridged
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The famed Internet personality - named one of Rolling Stone's Funniest People on Twitter and creator of the viral #notokay for women to share their stories of sexual assault - and best-selling author of Everything Is Perfect When You're a Liar turns her laser-like wit to anxiety, parenthood (or "the sheer insanity of being in charge of the safety and livelihood of three people besides myself"), popular culture, and more in this razor sharp essay collection.
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Meh....
- By 70saN on 11-20-17
- When You Find out the World Is Against You
- And Other Funny Memories About Awful Moments
- By: Kelly Oxford
- Narrated by: Eva Kaminsky
Autobiographical books should be narrated by the author
Reviewed: 06-18-17
I really enjoy Kelly Oxford's writing for its witticisms, candour, and Canadian references. Stories in this collection included all of that but it felt wrong to not have her narrate. The narrator isn't awful but she mispronounced "toque" which is ironic in the Canadian joke context that it was used. Also when the author references makes fun of her own voice it would be nice to hear it. I love autobiographical books by comedic voices like NPH, Mindy Kaling, Amy Shumer, Trevor Noah, etc. And they all narrated themselves which made the audio book more appealing than reading the actual paper book
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Hidden Figures
- The American Dream and the Untold Story of the Black Women Mathematicians Who Helped Win the Space Race
- By: Margot Lee Shetterly
- Narrated by: Robin Miles
- Length: 10 hrs and 47 mins
- Unabridged
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Before John Glenn orbited the Earth or Neil Armstrong walked on the moon, a group of dedicated female mathematicians known as "human computers" used pencils, slide rules, and adding machines to calculate the numbers that would launch rockets and astronauts into space. Among these problem solvers were a group of exceptionally talented African American women, some of the brightest minds of their generation.
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Great Story of a History Obscured
- By Cynthia on 09-18-16
- Hidden Figures
- The American Dream and the Untold Story of the Black Women Mathematicians Who Helped Win the Space Race
- By: Margot Lee Shetterly
- Narrated by: Robin Miles
I really wanted to like this book.
Reviewed: 03-24-17
I don't know what it is but I found it really difficult to finish this book. I still haven't. I've started the book twice now and keep rewinding because I get so bored I zone out. I think the story is an amazing one and interests me. I was expecting a strong plot but the author goes back and forth between historical data (i.e. stats and facts) and the story of the women. I find it difficult to pay attention as it deters from the storyline. Also the narrator reads this story quite matter of fact and monotone which would be ok except the book is boring as it is. I have over 20 audible books and this is one of two I can't seem to finish.
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China Rich Girlfriend
- A Novel
- By: Kevin Kwan
- Narrated by: Lydia Look
- Length: 15 hrs and 4 mins
- Unabridged
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On the eve of her wedding to Nicholas Young, heir to one of the greatest fortunes in Asia, Rachel should be over the moon. She has a flawless Asscher-cut diamond from JAR, a wedding dress she loves more than anything found in the salons of Paris, and a fiancé willing to sacrifice his entire inheritance in order to marry her. But Rachel still mourns the fact that her birthfather, a man she never knew, won't be able to walk her down the aisle.
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Fun Story. Discontinuity of narrators.
- By Dan on 08-17-15
- China Rich Girlfriend
- A Novel
- By: Kevin Kwan
- Narrated by: Lydia Look
Love this series. Bring back the narrator from CRA
Reviewed: 06-27-15
Would you listen to China Rich Girlfriend again? Why?
No. I would probably buy the written version
What did you like best about this story?
The story is good. I fell in love with the characters from the first book - Crazy Rich Asians. The author does a good job developing the personalities and I can relate to the Asian nuances in his characters and storylines.
How did the narrator detract from the book?
The narrator for this second book is horrible. Her characters are inconsistent in their accents.
At times, she gives Rachel and the American Chinese characters this strange southern accent. First of all the characters are from California and New York, not the Southern states. Secondly, she makes Rachel sound like a red neck bimbo. Although her Australian and English accents are decent, her portrayal of Rachel and Nick is so distracting, I would rather read the book instead of listening to it.
Any additional comments?
For the third book, please bring back the first narrator.
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Under the Tuscan Sun
- By: Frances Mayes
- Narrated by: Frances Mayes
- Length: 6 hrs and 2 mins
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More than 20 years ago, Frances Mayes - widely published poet, gourmet cook, and travel writer - introduced readers to a wondrous new world when she bought and restored an abandoned Tuscan villa called Bramasole. Under the Tuscan Sun inspired generations to embark on their own journeys.
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Under the Tuscan Sun
- By Alicia on 09-19-03
- Under the Tuscan Sun
- By: Frances Mayes
- Narrated by: Frances Mayes
Worst Narration
Reviewed: 10-21-14
What disappointed you about Under the Tuscan Sun?
The narration was horrible. This was the first book I could not finish. I thought it would be a joy to have the author read her own book but not only was she very monotone, at times it felt like she had difficulty reading out her own words. Quite a few times I tuned her out and then decided that continuing on with be pointless.
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Crazy Rich Asians
- By: Kevin Kwan
- Narrated by: Lynn Chen
- Length: 13 hrs and 53 mins
- Unabridged
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When New Yorker Rachel Chu agrees to spend the summer in Singapore with her boyfriend, Nicholas Young, she envisions a humble family home and quality time with the man she hopes to marry. But Nick has failed to give his girlfriend a few key details. One, that his childhood home looks like a palace; two, that he grew up riding in more private planes than cars; and three, that he just happens to be the country’s most eligible bachelor.
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Narration is horrible
- By TST on 07-25-13
- Crazy Rich Asians
- By: Kevin Kwan
- Narrated by: Lynn Chen
Surprised how much I enjoyed it
Reviewed: 10-21-14
What made the experience of listening to Crazy Rich Asians the most enjoyable?
This is an easy "read". The author did a good job relaying crazy antics of the wealthy in Singapore in a humourous way. The characters were developed well and with the imagery that is created, I can imagine the setting and scenes. I have listened to this book a few times again, can't wait for the sequel and movie.
Would you listen to another book narrated by Lynn Chen?
There are complaints on here about the narration, I didn't think the narration was bad. There were a few Chinese words that I thought were actually pronounced differently in Cantonese but perhaps the narrator speaks a different dialect.
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