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Medical Mysteries Across History
- By: Roy Benaroch MD, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Roy Benaroch MD
- Length: 4 hrs and 49 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,294
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 1,121
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,113
In these 10 eye-opening lectures by a practicing doctor and medical educator, you’ll walk through a series of medical mystery cases ripped from history and involving well-known historical figures whose identities are nevertheless hidden from you. Every one of these cases requires you to use your detective skills to identify and diagnose the mystery patient just like the doctors that attended them. In the process, you’ll learn fascinating insights into medicine: both the medicine that was practiced thousands of years ago and the medicine doctors practice today.
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5 out of 5 stars
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delightful
- By Amazon Customer on 03-14-20
- Medical Mysteries Across History
- By: Roy Benaroch MD, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Roy Benaroch MD
LOVED THIS BOOK SO MUCH!
Reviewed: 03-09-22
My favorite books are those about medical mysteries & this book is precisely that. The stories had so many interesting tidbits of information & I enjoyed trying to figure out who it was about as well as the diagnosis (or, in some cases, the suspected diagnosis since the true diagnosis has been lost in time). I thought the narrator did a great job. Despite the fact there were several instances I could hear him swallowing (something that drives me nuts and often forces me to stop listening) I was able to overlook it because the story itself was so enthralling. Bottom line: if you enjoy books about mystery diseases & diagnosis and/or history & historical figures this is the book for you. I feel sad this book is over which serves as proof that this book is fantastic! Highly, HIGHLY recommend!
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And Then You're Dead
- What Really Happens If You Get Swallowed by a Whale, Are Shot from a Cannon, or Go Barreling over Niagara
- By: Cody Cassidy, Paul Doherty
- Narrated by: Dennis Boutsikaris
- Length: 4 hrs and 59 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 528
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 466
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 463
A gleefully gruesome look at the actual science behind the most outlandish, cartoonish, and impossible deaths you can imagine. What would happen if you took a swim outside a deep-sea submarine wearing only a swimsuit? How long could you last if you stood on the surface of the sun? How far could you actually get in digging a hole to China? Paul Doherty, senior staff scientist at San Francisco's famed Exploratorium Museum, and writer Cody Cassidy explore the real science behind these and other fantastical scenarios.
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5 out of 5 stars
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perfect for a precocious 9 year old boy
- By Kerith Strano Taylor on 05-15-17
- And Then You're Dead
- What Really Happens If You Get Swallowed by a Whale, Are Shot from a Cannon, or Go Barreling over Niagara
- By: Cody Cassidy, Paul Doherty
- Narrated by: Dennis Boutsikaris
Great book full of fascinating facts & laughs!
Reviewed: 02-07-19
I absolutely LOVED this book! I chose it because I needed something new to listen to during my commute. It seemed fairly interesting but I honestly wasn't expecting much. Boy, was I wrong! This book is chock full of fascinating facts and information. My mind was blown at least once during each chapter. Each chapter postulates a wildly odd/unlikely scenario and then proceeds to break down what we could expect to happen using scientific facts and data. While it's a very scientific book overall, it's sprinkled with loads of sarcasm which is right up my alley. I certainly didn't expect so many LOL moments. I highly recommend this book if you're looking to learn random, fascinating facts and get a good laugh while you do it. It was a PHENOMENAL ride and I'm so sad it's over.
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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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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 62,412
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 54,088
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 53,807
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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3 out of 5 stars
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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
Excellent book and narration by the author
Reviewed: 08-06-18
I had heard so much hype surrounding this book that eventually I had to try it and see if it was true. Much to my pleasant surprise, the hype was LEGIT. This book really and truly touched me in a way no book ever has. Ms. Hollis has written a beautifully empowering book for women in all walks of life. I love that she narrated it herself because it completes the authenticity. She communicates her message the way she intended it. Most chapters made me chuckle and some chapters had me in tears having touched the deepest corners of my soul. The magic of this book is that Ms. Hollis writes about themes that are mostly universal for all women. Because of this listening to this book feels like you're listening to a really good friend. I highly recommend this book to all women. I found the cliche to be true: LIFE CHANGING!
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Lines in the Sand
- By: Bobby Akart
- Narrated by: Sean Runnette
- Length: 8 hrs and 42 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 667
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 613
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Story5 out of 5 stars 608
Major and Lucy Armstrong's four children are spread around the globe and are in a race against time to return to Texas before societal collapse takes America to the depths of human depravity. They use their ingenuity, grit, and faith to persevere but find themselves facing a most unexpected enemy. The Lone Star Series is a thought-provoking, gut-wrenching look into a postapocalyptic country devastated by nuclear destruction.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Lots of Action
- By Brian on 05-02-18
- Lines in the Sand
- By: Bobby Akart
- Narrated by: Sean Runnette
Edge of your seat action!
Reviewed: 07-13-18
This book kept me on the edge of my seat from beginning to end. I am truly enjoying all of Bobby Akart's books. They are some of the best I've read in a long time. Can't wait to continue listening to the next book in this phenomenal series. Well done!
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Devil's Homecoming
- The Blackout Series, Book 6
- By: Bobby Akart
- Narrated by: John David Farrell
- Length: 5 hrs and 39 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 510
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 468
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 470
The dawn of human existence has proven we are warlike creatures. After destruction, will you have the tenacity to overcome obstacles and rebuild? In the final installment of The Blackout Series, Devil's Homecoming, an unexpected turn of events deals the rebuilding effort a near deadly blow as the United States Government, in the form of a FEMA occupying force, descends upon Savannah. The FEMA battalion's leader is hell-bent on revenge and he is proof that in a post-apocalyptic world, hell is empty and all the devils are here.
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5 out of 5 stars
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End of an era.
- By Natalie @ ABookLoversLife on 06-24-17
- Devil's Homecoming
- The Blackout Series, Book 6
- By: Bobby Akart
- Narrated by: John David Farrell
Incredible series, wonderful ending
Reviewed: 06-08-18
What can I say? I really enjoyed this series and am sad to see it end. Very satisfied with the ending. Would make a fantastic movie!
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