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Ariadne
- A Novel
- By: Jennifer Saint
- Narrated by: Barrie Kreinik
- Length: 12 hrs and 17 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,919
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,691
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,688
Ariadne, Princess of Crete, grows up greeting the dawn from her beautiful dancing floor and listening to her nursemaid’s stories of gods and heroes. But beneath her golden palace echo the ever-present hoofbeats of her brother, the Minotaur, a monster who demands blood sacrifice. When Theseus, Prince of Athens, arrives to vanquish the beast, Ariadne sees in his green eyes not a threat but an escape. Defying the gods, betraying her family and country, and risking everything for love, Ariadne helps Theseus kill the Minotaur.
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3 out of 5 stars
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We've been spoiled for choice
- By Stefan Filipovits on 05-04-21
- Ariadne
- A Novel
- By: Jennifer Saint
- Narrated by: Barrie Kreinik
Only one disappointment...
Reviewed: 01-24-23
I thoroughly enjoyed this book with one exception...it ended too abruptly for me. The story held my attention very well, even difficult to stop listening to at times, in part because of the excellent reading by Barrie Kreinik. Highly recommend this book!
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Joyous Body
- Myths and Stories of the Wise Woman Archetype
- By: Clarissa Pinkola Estés
- Narrated by: Clarissa Pinkola Estes
- Length: 7 hrs and 50 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 840
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 726
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Story5 out of 5 stars 717
"Each one of us is a triumvirate being - at once the union of the body, soul, and all that lies within." For any that exprience disharmony amongst these three vital aspects, Dr. Clarissa Estes reveals a path back to wholeness. Join her with the Joyous Body for the third volume of her masterwork on the Wise Woman archetype. This empowering six-session program shares original and old family stories, poems and psychological commentary on the challenges, remedies and ancient knowings of the female body, "that which is not a dumb servant but a divine human traveler and consort."
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5 out of 5 stars
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Deep, Wise, Healing!
- By Corryn on 02-03-12
- Joyous Body
- Myths and Stories of the Wise Woman Archetype
- By: Clarissa Pinkola Estés
- Narrated by: Clarissa Pinkola Estes
YES!
Reviewed: 09-15-22
I could listen to Clarissa Pinkola Estes forever! Such a melodious voice to share her immense wisdom.
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The Power of the Crone
- Myths and Stories of the Wise Woman Archetype
- By: Clarissa Pinkola Estes
- Narrated by: Clarissa Pinkola Estes
- Length: 7 hrs and 32 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 667
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 578
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Story5 out of 5 stars 575
Entering the terrain of wisdom comes at any age. We sometimes step, sometimes stumble, and other times are pulled into the territory of the Crone when the need for a deeper, larger understanding of our most meaningful paths in life can no longer be denied, and when the gifts are hidden in our challenges must be brought forth.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Another beautiful work by Estes.
- By Mama Bear on 02-12-16
- The Power of the Crone
- Myths and Stories of the Wise Woman Archetype
- By: Clarissa Pinkola Estes
- Narrated by: Clarissa Pinkola Estes
She does it again.
Reviewed: 08-22-22
Clarissa Pinkola Estes is the best at using fairy tale and mythology to explain and enrich the lived experience of women. This (and the rest in the series) is a must listen for anyone who desires to become the crone, full of wit and wisdom. Worth listening to again and again!
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Dangerous Old Woman
- Myths and Stories of the Wise Woman Archetype
- By: Clarissa Pinkola Estés
- Narrated by: Clarissa Pinkola Estes
- Length: 7 hrs and 50 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 1,084
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 919
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Story5 out of 5 stars 916
Dr. Estes asks, "Did you know, you were born as the first and the last and the best and the only one of your kind and that eccentricity is the first sign of giftedness? Those are two of the crone truths I have to offer you." If you have any doubt, come join us at the fireside of the "Dangerous Old Woman" for the soul-healing wisdom that will ignite your creativity and support your highest calling in life - to become a dangerous old woman of wisdom yourself.
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5 out of 5 stars
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I Adore Everything She Does...
- By Smrrain on 05-18-16
- Dangerous Old Woman
- Myths and Stories of the Wise Woman Archetype
- By: Clarissa Pinkola Estés
- Narrated by: Clarissa Pinkola Estes
Genius!
Reviewed: 07-15-22
Clarissa Pinkola Estes is a genius! She is such a powerful storyteller, using her multiple languages to enhance the experience of listening to the tales about women learning to open fully to themselves. I have been a fan of her since reading/studying Women Who Run With the Wolves decades ago. This is a must listen/read for every woman! I will listen to this again and again to glean every bit of wisdom Clarissa has to offer.
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Romancing the Shadow: Illuminating the Dark Side of the Soul
- By: Connie Zweig, Steve Wolf
- Narrated by: Dr. Connie Zweig, Dr. Steve Wolf
- Length: 2 hrs and 59 mins
- Abridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 174
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 145
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 144
Within each woman and man, the dim cavern of the unconscious holds our forbidden feelings, secret wishes, and creative urges. Over time, these "dark" forces take on a life of their own, forming an intuitively recognizable figure - the shadow. A recurring theme in literature and legend, the shadow is like an invisible twin, a stranger that is us yet is not us. When it acts out in the public domain, we witness our leaders, like hero-villains, fall from grace in scandal.
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3 out of 5 stars
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its an introduction versus teaching the skill.
- By Kareem Caesar on 06-28-20
Not what I expected.
Reviewed: 04-23-22
Romancing the Shadow, while well written and performed, was not helpful to me. It's focus is very specifically identifying and working through shadow as it appears in relationships: familial, dating, and committed relationships. The archetypes referred to are too textbook and limited. If you are looking to identify and work through shadow as it appears in your relationships with others, then this book may be helpful.
I, however, was looking for help to do shadow work within myself, bridging between soul and Self as the authors call it, but not in context of external relationships. This book did not have examples or discuss archetypes that were of use to me.
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A Wrinkle in Time
- By: Madeleine L'Engle
- Narrated by: Hope Davis, Ava DuVernay, Madeleine L'Engle, and others
- Length: 6 hrs and 27 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 20,275
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 17,701
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 17,716
Meg Murry, her little brother Charles Wallace, and their mother are having a midnight snack on a dark and stormy night when an unearthly stranger appears at their door. He claims to have been blown off course and goes on to tell them that there is such a thing as a "tesseract", which, if you didn't know, is a wrinkle in time. Meg's father had been experimenting with time travel when he suddenly disappeared. Will Meg, Charles Wallace, and their friend Calvin outwit the forces of evil as they search through space for their father?
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5 out of 5 stars
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Thank You for a New Narrator
- By Patricia on 02-01-12
- A Wrinkle in Time
- By: Madeleine L'Engle
- Narrated by: Hope Davis, Ava DuVernay, Madeleine L'Engle, Charlotte Jones Voiklis
One of the classics!
Reviewed: 02-02-22
Charlotte Jones Voiklis does an excellent job narrating this Madeleine L'Engle's classic! Charlotte's use of voices makes each character recognizable and really suits their personalities. Fantastic listen!
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Travel as a Political Act
- By: Rick Steves
- Narrated by: Rick Steves
- Length: 10 hrs and 14 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 410
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 357
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 357
With the world facing divisive events and movements like the rise of nationalism, Trump, Brexit, Erdogan, and more, there's never been a more important time to travel. Rick believes the risks of travel are widely exaggerated, and that fear is for people who don't get out much. After years of living out of a suitcase, he still marvels at how different cultures may find different truths to be self-evident. By sharing his experiences from Europe, Central America, Asia, and the Middle East, Rick shows how we can learn more about own country by viewing it from afar.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Powerful
- By Caralyn on 08-06-18
- Travel as a Political Act
- By: Rick Steves
- Narrated by: Rick Steves
Must Read!
Reviewed: 03-26-21
I just love everything Rick Steves. He is an amazing ambassador for humanity! This book is not only travel inspiring, but is a thought provoking narrative drawing the world a little closer together. I highly recommend!
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The White Raven
- By: Carrie D. Miller
- Narrated by: Melinda Wade
- Length: 11 hrs and 19 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 18
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Performance3.5 out of 5 stars 18
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Story4 out of 5 stars 18
In her 13th life, Aven has settled into the now witchcraft-friendly Salem where she has found true happiness and friendship, maybe even love. Despite her contentment, the truth of Aven's existence haunts her. When she dies, her Spirit is forced from the Veil to live again in the body of a stranger. Does the elusive white raven, who has shadowed Aven through each of her lives, hold the secret to her release - or is it the cause?
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4 out of 5 stars
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Enjoyable story
- By Katie & Peter on 05-01-18
- The White Raven
- By: Carrie D. Miller
- Narrated by: Melinda Wade
Good story, not great.
Reviewed: 03-08-21
Several times in the beginning chapters I considered returning the book but I persisted. The narrator's performance was challenging to listen to, not pausing at the end of sentences before going into the next. Emphasis was not placed properly and intonations that were just off, making it hard to know if the words were being spoken by the characters were their thoughts. Honestly, I don't know anything about the narrator and don't mean any disrespect, but it was very untrained. There are many parts of the story that are cliché and simplistic. Some of the plot was predictable. It did, however, hold my interest to the end.
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My Own Words
- By: Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Mary Hartnett, Wendy W. Williams
- Narrated by: Linda Lavin
- Length: 13 hrs and 16 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 4,210
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 3,541
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 3,526
The first book from Ruth Bader Ginsburg since becoming a Supreme Court Justice in 1993 - a witty, engaging, serious, and playful collection of writings and speeches from the woman who has had a powerful and enduring influence on law, women's rights, and popular culture. My Own Words is a selection of writings and speeches by Justice Ginsburg on wide-ranging topics, including gender equality, the workways of the Supreme Court, being Jewish, law and lawyers in opera, and more.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Spectacularly Dry
- By CMP on 07-27-18
- My Own Words
- By: Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Mary Hartnett, Wendy W. Williams
- Narrated by: Linda Lavin
Good read.
Reviewed: 02-16-21
I enjoyed the mix of narration by Linda Lavin and recorded talks by RBG. Sometimes the recordings, though, we're not high quality and we're difficult to hear. Not only did I learn a lot about Ruth but a lot about the Supreme Court, how it functions, and prominent cases. I had different expectations of the content so while it was very good, it was not outstanding.
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Becoming
- By: Michelle Obama
- Narrated by: Michelle Obama
- Length: 19 hrs and 3 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 182,347
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 162,018
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Story5 out of 5 stars 161,136
In her memoir, a work of deep reflection and mesmerizing storytelling, Michelle Obama invites listeners into her world, chronicling the experiences that have shaped her - from her childhood on the South Side of Chicago to her years as an executive balancing the demands of motherhood and work to her time spent at the world's most famous address. With unerring honesty and lively wit, she describes her triumphs and her disappointments, both public and private, telling her full story as she has lived it - in her own words and on her own terms.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Didn't know what I was getting into
- By Kenneth Woodward on 12-05-18
- Becoming
- By: Michelle Obama
- Narrated by: Michelle Obama
Sensational!
Reviewed: 01-17-21
I, like the author, am not interested in politics. I didn't really know anything about Michelle, or the rest of the Obama's, aside from some awareness of her initiatives while serving as First Lady. Her biography is an open door to the challenges she faced, and overcame, throughout her life. She shared her heartfelt joys and concerns for her family, her community, and our nation which she served with integrity and passion. She is a beacon for anyone looking to become who they are meant to be, an example of how perseverance and positivity can raise you up and bolster you in the face of obstacles and opposition. I highly recommend this book for everyone, regardless of sex, gender, race, nationality, class, and religion. Bravo, Michelle, bravo!
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