M. Mckenna
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The Women
- A Novel
- By: Kristin Hannah
- Narrated by: Julia Whelan, Kristin Hannah
- Length: 14 hrs and 57 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 50,542
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 48,185
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Story5 out of 5 stars 48,188
Women can be heroes. When twenty-year-old nursing student Frances “Frankie” McGrath hears these words, it is a revelation. Raised in the sun-drenched, idyllic world of Southern California and sheltered by her conservative parents, she has always prided herself on doing the right thing. But in 1965, the world is changing, and she suddenly dares to imagine a different future for herself. When her brother ships out to serve in Vietnam, she joins the Army Nurse Corps and follows his path.
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5 out of 5 stars
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WOW. Just Wow
- By Joanne DeVuono on 02-08-24
- The Women
- A Novel
- By: Kristin Hannah
- Narrated by: Julia Whelan, Kristin Hannah
Vivid characters
Reviewed: 08-25-24
I chose to read this book because my mother was an air evac nurse in Vietnam. She never spoke of her time there but I saw my mother’s story unfold in many of the chapters as I read. Because of this, I found myself wanting to pray for Frankie, yelling “No!” when she threw herself into yet another way to stuff and numb the pain, and missing her when the book was over.
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The Woman in the Green Dress
- By: Tea Cooper
- Narrated by: Casey Withoos
- Length: 9 hrs and 27 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 240
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 206
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Story4 out of 5 stars 206
After a whirlwind romance, London teashop waitress Fleur Richards can’t wait for her new husband, Hugh, to return from the Great War. But when word of his death arrives on Armistice Day, Fleur learns he has left her a sizable family fortune. Refusing to accept the inheritance, she heads to his beloved home country of Australia in search of the relatives who deserve it more.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A Haunting 6- Star Review
- By Victoria J. Mejia-Gewe on 06-09-21
- The Woman in the Green Dress
- By: Tea Cooper
- Narrated by: Casey Withoos
Rich Characters
Reviewed: 01-21-24
The way the story was woven together, 60 years apart, was very clever. The ending was quite satisfying too. Well worth the investment.
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The Girl in the Painting
- By: Tea Cooper
- Narrated by: Casey Withoos
- Length: 11 hrs and 15 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 542
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 483
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 482
Australia, 1906: Orphan Jane Piper is nine years old when philanthropist siblings Michael and Elizabeth Quinn take her into their home to further her schooling. The Quinns are no strangers to hardship. Having arrived in Australia as penniless immigrants, they now care for others as lost as they once were. Despite Jane’s mysterious past, her remarkable aptitude for mathematics takes her far over the next seven years, and her relationship with Elizabeth and Michael flourishes as she plays an increasingly prominent part in their business.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A Six- Star Review!
- By Victoria J. Mejia-Gewe on 06-09-21
- The Girl in the Painting
- By: Tea Cooper
- Narrated by: Casey Withoos
Love and respect
Reviewed: 01-11-24
Clean fiction is a dying art so when I found this story I was thrilled. Just as delightful as one of Jane Austin’s novels, the girl in the picture takes you on a journey with Michael and Elizabeth, a doting older brother and little sister duo who overcome the odds and find success as Irish Catholic Immigrants to Australia.
The mystery that ensues keeps you wanting more. I loved the ending!
Beautifully recorded as well.
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The Little Liar
- A Novel
- By: Mitch Albom
- Narrated by: Mitch Albom
- Length: 7 hrs and 40 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 2,302
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 2,155
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Story5 out of 5 stars 2,155
Eleven-year-old Nico Krispis has never told a lie. When the Nazis invade his home in Salonika, Greece, the trustworthy boy is discovered by a German officer, who offers him a chance to save his family. All Nico has to do is persuade his fellow Jewish residents to board trains heading “north,” where new jobs and safety await. Unaware that this is all a cruel ruse, the innocent boy reassures passengers on the station platform every day.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Timeliness and timelessness
- By JStan on 02-25-24
- The Little Liar
- A Novel
- By: Mitch Albom
- Narrated by: Mitch Albom
Beautifully written
Reviewed: 12-27-23
This story is reminiscent of The Book Thief because of its unusual narrator and the historical setting.
A beautifully written story that spans several decades with a foundation built on the atrocities of the holocaust and the shared suffering of three children and one particular evil man.
In the end forgiveness, love, and justice prevail because the truth was told.
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All My Knotted-Up Life
- A Memoir
- By: Beth Moore
- Narrated by: Beth Moore
- Length: 8 hrs and 29 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 2,472
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 2,307
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Story5 out of 5 stars 2,307
All My Knotted-Up Life is a beautifully crafted portrait of resilience and survival, a poignant reminder of God’s enduring faithfulness, and proof positive that if we ever truly took the time to hear people’s full stories . . . we’d all walk around slack-jawed.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Finished in one day
- By nedmac mama on 02-22-23
- All My Knotted-Up Life
- A Memoir
- By: Beth Moore
- Narrated by: Beth Moore
Honest and respectful
Reviewed: 07-02-23
I’m thankful for Beth Moore’s honesty and transparency. Many biographies are self-indulgent but Beth’s storytelling was a balance of her life as she remembers it with an undertone of humility.
The overall message is God’s grace is sufficient even when man fails miserably and God’s love covers a multitude of sins, enabling us to live and thrive in a fallen world.
Also, her love story with Kieth is inspiring! For better or for worse, in sickness and in health… such an encouragement for couples who live with any kind of illness.
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All Creatures Great and Small
- The Warm and Joyful Memoirs of the World's Most Beloved Animal Doctor
- By: James Herriot
- Narrated by: Christopher Timothy
- Length: 15 hrs and 41 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 7,716
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 6,460
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Story5 out of 5 stars 6,446
In this first volume of his memoirs, then-newly-qualified vet James Herriot arrives in the small Yorkshire village of Darrowby, and he has no idea what to expect. How will he get on with his new boss? The local farmers? And what will the animals think? This program is filled with hilarious and touching tales of the unpredictable Siegfried Farnon, his charming student brother Tristan, and Herriot's first encounters with a beautiful girl named Helen.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A Wonderful Listen--Stories That Never Get Old
- By Sara on 09-10-14
- All Creatures Great and Small
- The Warm and Joyful Memoirs of the World's Most Beloved Animal Doctor
- By: James Herriot
- Narrated by: Christopher Timothy
Fabulous! Little House for adults.
Reviewed: 04-17-23
The performance is top notch but the writing is what enchants. Poetic and humorous, Herriot launches you into a world of delightful personalities, both animal and human.
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Bridge of Clay
- By: Markus Zusak
- Narrated by: Markus Zusak
- Length: 14 hrs and 44 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 810
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 722
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Story4 out of 5 stars 721
The breathtaking story of five brothers who bring each other up in a world run by their own rules. As the Dunbar boys love and fight and learn to reckon with the adult world, they discover the moving secret behind their father’s disappearance. At the center of the Dunbar family is Clay, a boy who will build a bridge - for his family, for his past, for greatness, for his sins, for a miracle.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Hard to follow
- By An avid reader on 10-18-18
- Bridge of Clay
- By: Markus Zusak
- Narrated by: Markus Zusak
Poetic and beautiful
Reviewed: 08-25-22
The Bridge of Clay is an artistic masterpiece of story. The pace is slow and methodical, like the metronome, but the characters, especially Clay, are well developed and intriguing.
It is a story about a family who loved and suffered deep loss. Yet, really, it is a story about the power of story. It was story that bonded this family together and story that reunited them in love.
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Astray
- Ariboslia, Book 1
- By: J F Rogers
- Narrated by: Yves Perodin, Amanda Ovington
- Length: 8 hrs and 20 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 3
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 3
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Story5 out of 5 stars 3
A mysterious amulet leads Fallon to everything she’s ever wanted...and possibly her death. After a lifetime with no knowledge of her parents, troubled 17-year-old Fallon Webb receives a necklace once belonging to her mother. The amulet leads her on a life-changing journey through a portal to a foreign land where she encounters unusual creatures, shape-shifters, and something she’s always longed for - family. In Ariboslia, Fallon learns her mother is alive. Vampire-like creatures have her, and many others, captive. Most distressing is the prophecy that devastated her family.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Captivating!
- By M. Mckenna on 08-15-19
- Astray
- Ariboslia, Book 1
- By: J F Rogers
- Narrated by: Yves Perodin, Amanda Ovington
Captivating!
Reviewed: 08-15-19
The performance is spectacular! Amanda Ovington brings each character to life. Even though I read the print version last year I felt like I was experiencing the story for the first time.
The Christian message is clear throughout with the story of redemption at the heart of this fantasy adventure. It’s like Lord of the Rings meets Twilight only the line between good and evil is clear. Also, unconditional and sacrificial love is demonstrated throughout the story.
Thank you J. F. Rogers for releasing Astray Audiobook out into the world for all of us to enjoy.
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Writing Great Fiction: Storytelling Tips and Techniques
- By: James Hynes, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: James Hynes
- Length: 12 hrs and 17 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 4,297
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 3,766
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 3,665
From evoking a scene to charting a plot to revising your drafts, Writing Great Fiction: Storytelling Tips and Techniques offers a master class in storytelling. Taught by award-winning novelist James Hynes, a former visiting professor at the famed Iowa Writers' Workshop, these 24 insightful lectures show you the ins and outs of the fiction writer's craft.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Good advice and sobering truths
- By William on 01-30-15
Extremely informative and entertaining!
Reviewed: 07-15-19
The format of Writing Great Fiction is easy to follow and enjoyable to listen to because Hynes presents the material as someone walking alongside you instead of looking down from above. Using examples of great fiction like Moby Dick and Middle March, as well as published books of his own, James Hynes shares the techniques he has learned for producing great fiction. From the draft process to how to publish Hynes guides the student to write what compels them in a way that evokes meaning and hopefully enjoyment for the reader.
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Dare to Lead
- Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts.
- By: Brené Brown
- Narrated by: Brené Brown
- Length: 8 hrs and 10 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 29,619
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 25,235
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 24,960
Brené Brown has spent the past two decades studying the emotions and experiences that give meaning to our lives, and the past seven years working with transformative leaders and teams spanning the globe. She found that leaders in organizations ranging from small entrepreneurial startups and family-owned businesses to nonprofits, civic organizations, and Fortune 50 companies all ask the same question: How do you cultivate braver, more daring leaders, and how do you embed the value of courage in your culture? This audiobook answers this question.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Brené's Work Has Changed My Life
- By Maximus on 01-12-19
- Dare to Lead
- Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts.
- By: Brené Brown
- Narrated by: Brené Brown
Thought provoking
Reviewed: 06-01-19
This book offers key advice on how to communicate wholeheartedly in all relationships. We are too off en controlled by our fears and emotions because we believe lies. This book gives practical tools to help you unpack these lies and communicate effectively without demeaning, losing control or stuffing.
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