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A Walk in the Park
- By: Kevin Fedarko
- Narrated by: Kevin Fedarko
- Length: 14 hrs and 40 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 357
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 317
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 317
A few years after quitting his job to follow an ill-advised dream of becoming a guide on the Colorado River, Kevin Fedarko was approached by his friend, the National Geographic photographer Pete McBride, with a vision as bold as it was harebrained. Together, they would embark on an end-to-end traverse of the Grand Canyon, a journey that, McBride promised, would be “a walk in the park.” Against his better judgment, Fedarko agreed to the scheme. The ensuing ordeal, which lasted more than a year, revealed a place that was richer, and far more complex, than anything the two men had imagined.
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2 out of 5 stars
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I so wanted to love this book but I just couldn’t.
- By Barbara W. on 05-31-24
- A Walk in the Park
- By: Kevin Fedarko
- Narrated by: Kevin Fedarko
Fantastic piece of writing on multiple levels.
Reviewed: 09-22-24
Possibly the best piece of full length outdoor writing I’ve ever read. The author spends a great deal of time on the history and impact of the original inhabitants of the canyon and how the modern tourism industry has impacted them as well as the geological and other wonders of the area. Keven Fedarko writes beautifully. I’ll be reading anything I can get my hands on by him from now on.
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The Wide Wide Sea
- Imperial Ambition, First Contact and the Fateful Final Voyage of Captain James Cook
- By: Hampton Sides
- Narrated by: Peter Noble
- Length: 15 hrs and 41 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 1,257
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 1,188
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Story5 out of 5 stars 1,188
On July 12th, 1776, Captain James Cook, already lionized as the greatest explorer in British history, set off on his third voyage in his ship the HMS Resolution. Two-and-a-half years later, on a beach on the island of Hawaii, Cook was killed in a conflict with native Hawaiians. How did Cook, who was unique among captains for his respect for Indigenous peoples and cultures, come to that fatal moment? Hampton Sides’ bravura account of Cook’s last journey both wrestles with Cook’s legacy and provides a thrilling narrative of the titanic efforts and continual danger that characterized exploration.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Detailed story of third voyage
- By Sammi on 04-18-24
- The Wide Wide Sea
- Imperial Ambition, First Contact and the Fateful Final Voyage of Captain James Cook
- By: Hampton Sides
- Narrated by: Peter Noble
Great story and great read!
Reviewed: 09-08-24
The entire story is just fascinating. If I had to pick a favorite section it would be his time interacting with Alaska Native people in Prince William Sound and his descriptions of Alaska but that’s probably only because I’m an Alaskan. It’s all great.
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And There Was Light
- Abraham Lincoln and the American Struggle
- By: Jon Meacham
- Narrated by: Jon Meacham
- Length: 17 hrs and 49 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 2,552
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 2,248
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Story5 out of 5 stars 2,239
Hated and hailed, excoriated and revered, Abraham Lincoln was at the pinnacle of American power when secessionists gave no quarter in a clash of visions bound up with money, race, identity, and faith. In him we can see the possibilities of the presidency as well as its limitations. This book tells the story of Lincoln from his birth on the Kentucky frontier to his leadership during the Civil War to his tragic assassination: his rise, his self-education, his loves, his bouts of depression, his political failures, his deepening faith, and his persistent conviction that slavery must end.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A Winner
- By Diane Moore on 10-31-22
- And There Was Light
- Abraham Lincoln and the American Struggle
- By: Jon Meacham
- Narrated by: Jon Meacham
The Greatest American
Reviewed: 08-06-24
An absolute outstanding biography. I read a lot of history and biography and was born and raised in the south during the civil rights movement in and the 50s and 60s. I truly am beginning to understand what a great man Abraham Lincoln was. He changed the world and suffered for all of our sins.
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438 Days
- An Extraordinary True Story of Survival at Sea
- By: Jonathan Franklin
- Narrated by: George Newbern
- Length: 7 hrs and 7 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 5,335
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 4,768
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Story5 out of 5 stars 4,758
438 Days is the miraculous account of the man who survived alone and adrift at sea longer than anyone in recorded history - as told to journalist Jonathan Franklin in dozens of exclusive interviews.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Excellent use of my credit!
- By SGL on 12-13-15
- 438 Days
- An Extraordinary True Story of Survival at Sea
- By: Jonathan Franklin
- Narrated by: George Newbern
Fantastic on multiple levels.
Reviewed: 01-21-24
I really enjoyed and learned from this book. The writing is excellent, the narration is great, the story is spellbinding and the science of survival is fascinating.
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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 18,099
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 15,629
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Story5 out of 5 stars 15,562
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
Everyone should read this.
Reviewed: 07-22-23
I originally read this in the mid 1970s as a college history major. I remembered it as good but it truly should be required reading for everyone. An absolutely amazing and disturbing work.
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The Verge
- Reformation, Renaissance, and Forty Years That Shook the World
- By: Patrick Wyman
- Narrated by: Patrick Wyman
- Length: 11 hrs and 33 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,116
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 941
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 938
In the best-selling tradition of The Swerve and A Distant Mirror, The Verge tells the story of a period that marked a decisive turning point for both European and world history. Here, author Patrick Wyman examines two complementary and contradictory sides of the same historical coin: the world-altering implications of the developments of printed mass media, extreme taxation, exploitative globalization, humanistic learning, gunpowder warfare, and mass religious conflict in the long term, and their intensely disruptive consequences in the short-term.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Like the Podcast but Better.
- By Michael S. Labrow on 07-21-21
- The Verge
- Reformation, Renaissance, and Forty Years That Shook the World
- By: Patrick Wyman
- Narrated by: Patrick Wyman
A great read.
Reviewed: 03-20-23
A really enjoyable work on a fascinating period. I’ve been a history fan since my college days when I got my BA in history. If you’re a history fan like me listening to any of Patrick Wymans works is really a treat. He is a great storyteller and does an excellent job as narrator. He finds the trends and patterns in history that have always intrigued me. His enthusiasm just makes it more enjoyable. Hurry and write another one please. I’ll just keep listening to your podcast until then.
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The Monster of We (2021)
- Length: 59 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 1
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 1
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Story5 out of 5 stars 1
Are most modern problems caused by selfishness or a lack of it? Ayn Rand, a Russian American philosopher and writer, would say it's the latter — that selfishness is not a vice but a virtue — and that capitalism is the ideal system. Everyone from Donald Trump, to Alan Greenspan, to Brad Pitt have sung Ayn Rand's praises. The Library of Congress named her novel Atlas Shrugged the second most influential book in the U.S. after the Bible. Ayn Rand wasn't politically correct, she was belligerent and liked going against the grain. And although she lived by the doctrine of her own greatness, she ...
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5 out of 5 stars
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Thanks for filling in the blanks…
- By Way Up North on 02-02-23
Thanks for filling in the blanks…
Reviewed: 02-02-23
I stumbled onto Ayn Rand through a 20th century American Lit class in college in the 1970s. I never became a follower but I sure found her interesting. I happen to have just the finished the new J Edgar Hoover biography which covers the same time period In American history a few days ago and I found this podcast just a great contrast. The political and social ideas that were being experimented with post WWI were just fascinating. And a little scary at times…
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G-Man (Pulitzer Prize Winner)
- J. Edgar Hoover and the Making of the American Century
- By: Beverly Gage
- Narrated by: Gabra Zackman
- Length: 36 hrs and 36 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 670
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 575
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 575
A major new biography of J Edgar Hoover that draws from never-before-seen sources to create a groundbreaking portrait of a colossus who dominated half a century of American history and planted the seeds for much of today's conservative political landscape.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Amazing!
- By Jessica Armas on 12-06-22
- G-Man (Pulitzer Prize Winner)
- J. Edgar Hoover and the Making of the American Century
- By: Beverly Gage
- Narrated by: Gabra Zackman
Should be required reading for everyone..
Reviewed: 02-01-23
An unbelievably good biography of a complex figure and a terrifying time in American history.
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#324 - Dissecting An Alien Vampire - Framingham, Massachusetts
- Length: 2 hrs and 43 mins
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 16
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 16
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Story5 out of 5 stars 16
This week, in Framingham, Massachusetts, an upstanding, successful suburban couple appear to have it all. Great jobs, money in the bank, and a beautiful home, in a safe, leafy neighborhood. They appear to be on top of the world, until one night, the combination of burnt baked ziti, and an apparent invasion of body swapping enemy space alien vampires, who need to be thwarted, cause chaos to reign in this otherwise serene home. The murder is unimaginably horrible, giving even the investigators nightmares, for years to come. But will anyone believe the alien vampire stuff, or will this just go ...
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5 out of 5 stars
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The Best!
- By Way Up North on 11-16-22
The Best!
Reviewed: 11-16-22
This is my absolute favorite true crime podcast. I suffered an eye injury a few years ago which makes it difficult to read and TV isn’t as enjoyable but podcasts and audiobooks may be even better than the written word. Thanks for all the great humor and truly interesting stories.
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The Mosquito Bowl
- A Game of Life and Death in World War II
- By: Buzz Bissinger
- Narrated by: George Newbern
- Length: 10 hrs and 58 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 319
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 290
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 287
When the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor, college football was at the height of its popularity. As the nation geared up for total war, one branch of the service dominated the aspirations of college football stars: the United States Marine Corps. Which is why, on Christmas Eve of 1944, when the 4th and 29th Marine regiments found themselves in the middle of the Pacific Ocean training for what would be the bloodiest battle of the war – the invasion of Okinawa—their ranks included one of the greatest pools of football talent ever assembled.
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4 out of 5 stars
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War Story Interrupted Briefly by a Football Game
- By William G. Stuart on 10-14-22
- The Mosquito Bowl
- A Game of Life and Death in World War II
- By: Buzz Bissinger
- Narrated by: George Newbern
A real disappointment.
Reviewed: 09-17-22
I was so excited to read this after hearing the author talk about it on NPR I purchased it the same day. I won’t finish it. I’m the son of a 7th infantry Army veteran who fought on Okinawa AFTER fighting on Attu, Kiska, the Marshall Islands, Guam and the Philippines. This is a story of privileged jocks who avoided the draft in every way possible by playing college football and getting shady exemptions from the service. I think he’s looking for another TV series.
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