Tina Grubbe
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The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt
- By: Edmund Morris
- Narrated by: Mark Deakins
- Length: 26 hrs and 36 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 4,672
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 4,075
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Story5 out of 5 stars 4,058
Selected by the Modern Library as one of the 100 best nonfiction books of all time. Described by the Chicago Tribune as "a classic", The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt stands as one of the greatest biographies of our time. The publication of The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt on September 14th, 2001 marks the 100th anniversary of Theodore Roosevelt becoming president.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Very, very good, but very, very long.
- By Mike From Mesa on 03-29-13
- The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt
- By: Edmund Morris
- Narrated by: Mark Deakins
Amazing story
Reviewed: 01-11-24
This book went surprisingly fast for its size. The story was compelling. I found myself wanting to squeeze more listening in every chance I got.
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The Last King of America
- The Misunderstood Reign of George III
- By: Andrew Roberts
- Narrated by: Phillipe Stevens
- Length: 36 hrs and 2 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 513
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 443
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 442
Most Americans dismiss George III as a buffoon - a heartless and terrible monarch with few, if any, redeeming qualities. The best-known modern interpretation of him is Jonathan Groff's preening, spitting, and pompous take in Hamilton, Lin-Manuel Miranda's Broadway masterpiece. But this deeply unflattering characterization is rooted in the prejudiced and brilliantly persuasive opinions of 18th-century revolutionaries. After combing through hundreds of thousands of pages of never-before-published correspondence, award-winning historian Andrew Roberts has uncovered the truth.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Fantastic .. a proud defense of George III
- By Wyatt on 11-12-21
- The Last King of America
- The Misunderstood Reign of George III
- By: Andrew Roberts
- Narrated by: Phillipe Stevens
can't believe I read the whole thing!
Reviewed: 12-25-23
Normally, I have the attention span of a gnat. I'm really surprised this book held my attention so long. They did a beautiful job of developing George's character, and compelling me to want to know more. I picked up this book because I loved Brigerton and the Queen Charlotte series on Netflix. I wanted to know more about George . The other reason was I have binge watched all the episodes of thd series I mentioned , and was craving more stories about Charlotte and her husband. This book did not disappoint! it was 36 hours of entertainment for $17. I enjoyed every minute of this book. Highly recommended!!!
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The Last Leonardo
- The Secret Lives of the World's Most Expensive Painting
- By: Ben Lewis
- Narrated by: Peter Noble
- Length: 12 hrs and 34 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 222
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 192
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 191
In 2017, Leonardo da Vinci’s small oil painting the Salvator Mundi was sold at auction. In the words of its discoverer, the image of Christ as savior of the world is “the rarest thing on the planet.” Its $450 million sale price also makes it the world’s most expensive painting. For two centuries, art dealers had searched in vain for the Holy Grail of art history: a portrait of Christ as the Salvator Mundi by Leonardo da Vinci. Many similar paintings of greatly varying quality had been executed by Leonardo’s assistants in the early 16th century.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Definitely makes you think.
- By John Galt on 04-20-21
- The Last Leonardo
- The Secret Lives of the World's Most Expensive Painting
- By: Ben Lewis
- Narrated by: Peter Noble
Needs editing
Reviewed: 11-20-23
The book started off interesting. About two thirds the way through, it started going down rabbit trails. A highly controversial political figure was mentioned. It didn't help the story. The last few hours were interesting again. This book seriously needs a good edit. Information not directly related to the Salvatore Mundi or DaVinci should be removed. The narrators accent was really thick. His delivery was a bit on the monotone side . The performance of the book has room for improvement.
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It Worked for Me
- In Life and Leadership
- By: Colin Powell
- Narrated by: Colin Powell
- Length: 7 hrs and 41 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 2,885
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 2,520
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 2,508
It Worked for Me is filled with vivid experiences and lessons learned that have shaped the legendary career of the four-star general and former Secretary of State Colin Powell. At its heart are Powell's "Thirteen Rules" - such as "Get mad, then get over it" and "Share credit" - that introduce his principles for effective leadership: conviction, hard work, and, above all, respect for others. A natural storyteller, Powell offers warm and engaging parables with wise advice on succeeding in the workplace and beyond.
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5 out of 5 stars
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It worked for me too.
- By Ian on 06-04-12
- It Worked for Me
- In Life and Leadership
- By: Colin Powell
- Narrated by: Colin Powell
Great story! loaded with good tools!
Reviewed: 12-04-22
This is one of the best books I have ever read. So many good tools! highly recommended!
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The Motive
- Why So Many Leaders Abdicate Their Most Important Responsibilities
- By: Patrick M. Lencioni
- Narrated by: Jim Frangione
- Length: 2 hrs and 37 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 2,706
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 2,354
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Story5 out of 5 stars 2,343
New York Times best-selling author Patrick Lencioni has written a dozen books that focus on how leaders can build teams and lead organizations. In The Motive, he shifts his attention toward helping them understand the importance of why they're leading in the first place. Lencioni thrusts his listeners into a day-long conversation between rival CEOs. Shay Davis is the CEO of Golden Gate Alarm, who, after just a year in his role, is beginning to worry about his job and is desperate to figure out how to turn things around.
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2 out of 5 stars
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lacking depth
- By friholito on 12-02-20
- The Motive
- Why So Many Leaders Abdicate Their Most Important Responsibilities
- By: Patrick M. Lencioni
- Narrated by: Jim Frangione
couldnt stop listening!
Reviewed: 05-21-21
This book was compelling. I devoured it in a couple days because I wanted to listen every chance I got! The characters are very well developed. The author shared a lot of good leadership concepts via the story. highly recommended!!!
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Nadine
- By: Vimi Bajaj
- Narrated by: Tania Rodrigues
- Length: 51 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall3.5 out of 5 stars 500
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 459
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Story3 out of 5 stars 461
In a quiet suburb of New Delhi, two next-door neighbors develop a friendship: one, a young woman engaged to be married, and the other, Nadine: a woman in her 60s living with her second husband. We follow these two women through their phone calls and visits together, diving deeper into Nadine's storied past: With her larger-than-life personality and proclivity to defy society's conventions, her insight weighs heavily on her young friend, about to face a major turning point of her own.
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5 out of 5 stars
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True feminist. I think
- By rosalinda lam on 03-06-21
- Nadine
- By: Vimi Bajaj
- Narrated by: Tania Rodrigues
disappointing
Reviewed: 03-05-21
Ramblings of selfish older woman dumped on younger woman. The more I learned about Nadine, the less I liked her. This book was not worth my time. I was hoping there would be some more focus on the woman into the thought process of a woman headed into arranged marriage. How would she overcome her fear about marrying a stranger? How would she know he was the one? I never got to know whether marriage happened or not. That was very annoying.
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Necessary Endings
- The Employees, Businesses, and Relationships That All of Us Have to Give Up in Order to Move Forward
- By: Henry Cloud
- Narrated by: Henry Cloud
- Length: 7 hrs and 15 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 2,652
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 2,263
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 2,246
While endings are a natural part of business and life, we often experience them with a sense of hesitation, sadness, resignation, or regret. But consultant, psychologist, and bestselling author Dr. Henry Cloud sees endings differently. He argues that our personal and professional lives can only improve to the degree that we can see endings as a necessary and strategic step to something better.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A Good One
- By Philips Adeniyi on 03-26-12
- Necessary Endings
- The Employees, Businesses, and Relationships That All of Us Have to Give Up in Order to Move Forward
- By: Henry Cloud
- Narrated by: Henry Cloud
This is a must read!
Reviewed: 11-14-20
The garden pruning analogy to necessary endings in life really helped me. I used to view endings as hurtful or bad. I dreaded them. However this book changed that. Now I see endings as opportunities to clear away what is impeding growth or causing pain. Done correctly, " necessary endings", can be a catapult to some really stuff. This book went by really fast. I was hanging on his every word.
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Atomic Habits
- An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones
- By: James Clear
- Narrated by: James Clear
- Length: 5 hrs and 35 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 143,336
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 117,671
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Story5 out of 5 stars 116,620
No matter your goals, Atomic Habits offers a proven framework for improving - every day. James Clear, one of the world's leading experts on habit formation, reveals practical strategies that will teach you exactly how to form good habits, break bad ones, and master the tiny behaviors that lead to remarkable results. If you're having trouble changing your habits, the problem isn't you. The problem is your system. Bad habits repeat themselves again and again not because you don't want to change, but because you have the wrong system for change.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Author went overboard hawking his site
- By CHughes on 06-25-19
- Atomic Habits
- An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones
- By: James Clear
- Narrated by: James Clear
Great book !
Reviewed: 03-01-19
I loved this book ! it is loaded with great information and inspiring stories. There were tons of great ideas I could implement immediately.
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Sense and Sensibility
- By: Jane Austen
- Narrated by: Rosamund Pike
- Length: 11 hrs and 25 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 12,415
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 11,261
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 11,193
In this Audible Exclusive production, Academy Award® nominee Rosamund Pike (Gone Girl) narrates one of Jane Austen’s most beloved works, Sense and Sensibility. In this timeless tale of misguided romance and heartbreak, two teenage heroines must overcome the pitfalls of Georgian England’s high society in order to achieve the love and happiness they seek. The admiration that Pike has for Austen’s work is shown clearly through this passionate delivery of Austen’s first published novel.
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5 out of 5 stars
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You Must Listen to This Book!
- By Judy Ann on 08-23-18
- Sense and Sensibility
- By: Jane Austen
- Narrated by: Rosamund Pike
wonderful story told by a great narrator !
Reviewed: 02-06-19
The narrator was great! She really made the book and its characters come alive!! Thus is the 3rd book I have listened this narrator read. She makes the book come alive so powerfully, I forget everything else in my life for a while.
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Boundaries, Updated and Expanded Edition
- When to Say Yes, How to Say No to Take Control of Your Life
- By: John Townsend, Henry Cloud
- Narrated by: Henry O. Arnold
- Length: 11 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 7,688
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 6,440
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 6,376
Join the millions who have learned how to take control of their lives by setting healthy boundaries with their spouses, children, friends, parents, co-workers, and even themselves—in order to live life to the fullest. In Boundaries, Drs. Henry Cloud and John Townsend share the lessons they've learned in their years of practicing psychology and studying the patterns and practices that support clear biblical boundaries. You'll learn the ins and outs of setting the boundaries that will transform your daily life.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Wonderful but should probably mention religion or the Bible in title
- By Victoria Robben on 06-06-18
- Boundaries, Updated and Expanded Edition
- When to Say Yes, How to Say No to Take Control of Your Life
- By: John Townsend, Henry Cloud
- Narrated by: Henry O. Arnold
Excellent book on Christian boundaries
Reviewed: 11-18-18
There is a lot of good information. Lots of Bible quotes in the book. does a good job of proving Christian does not equal doormat.
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