Willis J. McDonald
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The Black History of the White House
- By: Clarence Lusane
- Narrated by: JD Jackson
- Length: 16 hrs and 24 mins
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The Black History of the White House presents the untold history, racial politics, and shifting significance of the White House as experienced by African Americans, from the generations of enslaved people who helped to build it or were forced to work there to its first black first family, the Obamas.
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From Quarries to the Oval Office - Unforgettable
- By Susie on 07-14-16
- The Black History of the White House
- By: Clarence Lusane
- Narrated by: JD Jackson
Outstanding Book
Reviewed: 02-20-25
Great book and I’m glad i listened to it. It doubled down on information, I covered in a few other books which is always great to see. Every step of the way, African Americans have contributed to the greatness of America. Really appreciate the historical references in the book
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Selling Hate
- Marketing the Ku Klux Klan
- By: Dale W. Laackman
- Narrated by: Jonathan Yen
- Length: 11 hrs and 4 mins
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The brilliant, amoral, and spectacularly bold Bessie Tyler and Edward Young Clarke - together, the Southern Publicity Association - met the fervent William Joseph Simmons (founder of the second KKK), saw an opportunity, and played on his many weaknesses. Tyler and Clarke took Simmons' dying and broken KKK, with its 2,000-3,000 associates in Georgia and Alabama, and in a few short years swelled its membership to nearly five million.
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Powerful Book
- By Willis J. McDonald on 02-20-25
- Selling Hate
- Marketing the Ku Klux Klan
- By: Dale W. Laackman
- Narrated by: Jonathan Yen
Powerful Book
Reviewed: 02-20-25
As an African American, I can say this book shined some light on the history and its implications on Americas race relations. It’s scary how so many people in high places and positions power of where apart of this organization. The book did not disappoint and was worth every cent I used to purchase it
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Nigger
- An Autobiography
- By: Dick Gregory, Dr. Christian Gregory - introduction, Robert Lipsyte
- Narrated by: Prentice Onayemi, Dr. Christian Gregory
- Length: 6 hrs and 40 mins
- Unabridged
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Fifty-five years ago, in 1964, an incredibly honest and revealing memoir by one of the America's best-loved comedians and activists, Dick Gregory, was published. With a shocking title and breathtaking writing, Dick Gregory defined a genre and changed the way race was discussed in America.
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PLEASE don't pass this book up!
- By D on 05-06-20
- Nigger
- An Autobiography
- By: Dick Gregory, Dr. Christian Gregory - introduction, Robert Lipsyte
- Narrated by: Prentice Onayemi, Dr. Christian Gregory
Great Book
Reviewed: 02-20-25
This book was nothing short of great. I really appreciate the historical references and his story of success along the way.
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VA Disability Claim Approved!
- A Step by Step Guide on How to Win Your VA Benefits! (My VA Benefits Series, Book 1)
- By: Rick Blair
- Narrated by: Scott Sutherland
- Length: 1 hr and 45 mins
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Although the rules governing VA disability benefits and the VA disability ratings process often seem unfairly stacked against you, the purpose of this audiobook is to educate you on what is needed and how to properly prepare the nexus letter of your veterans benefits claim so you can level the playing field and win your VA disability benefits claim!
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Great information
- By Mike on 04-22-19
- VA Disability Claim Approved!
- A Step by Step Guide on How to Win Your VA Benefits! (My VA Benefits Series, Book 1)
- By: Rick Blair
- Narrated by: Scott Sutherland
Great Book
Reviewed: 02-20-25
I definitely learned a lot about the VA claims process and understand more than I did before listening to this book. It is a must have for all Veterans past & present. It’s Very Very beneficial for the claims process
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Networking with Millionaires...and Their Advisors
- By: Thomas J. Stanley Ph.D.
- Narrated by: Thomas J. Stanley Ph.D.
- Length: 4 hrs and 34 mins
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In The Millionaire Next Door, best selling author Thomas Stanley identified the millionaires around you. In The Millionaire Mind, he told you how they think. Now, he tells you how to get their business.
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Well Read, With Practical and Insightful Guidance
- By Keyvan on 01-18-04
Outstanding Book
Reviewed: 12-15-24
Definitely enjoyed the book and references to going beyond normal service for clients. It’s goes right in line Napoleon Hills methods of going the extra mile.
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BMF
- The Rise and Fall of Big Meech and the Black Mafia Family
- By: Mara Shalhoup
- Narrated by: L. Steven Taylor
- Length: 8 hrs and 58 mins
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In the early 1990s, Demetrius "Big Meech" Flenory and his brother, Terry "Southwest T", rose up from the slums of Detroit to build one of the largest cocaine empires in American history: the Black Mafia Family. They socialized with music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs, did business with New York's king of bling Jacob "The Jeweler" Arabo, and built allegiances with rap superstars Young Jeezy and Fabolous. Yet even as BMF was attracting celebrity attention, its crew members struck fear in a city.
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Good listen
- By Lamont on 04-20-20
- BMF
- The Rise and Fall of Big Meech and the Black Mafia Family
- By: Mara Shalhoup
- Narrated by: L. Steven Taylor
Great Book
Reviewed: 12-10-24
I’ve watched the story on BMF and it’s spot on with the book. A great listen for me and it had outstanding reader on the audiobook
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Nine Nasty Words
- English in the Gutter: Then, Now, and Forever
- By: John McWhorter
- Narrated by: John McWhorter
- Length: 6 hrs and 52 mins
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Profanity has always been a deliciously vibrant part of our lexicon, an integral part of being human. In fact, our ability to curse comes from a different part of the brain than other parts of speech - the urgency with which we say "f--k!" is instead related to the instinct that tells us to flee from danger. Language evolves with time, and so does what we consider profane or unspeakable. Nine Nasty Words is a rollicking examination of profanity, explored from every angle: historical, sociological, political, linguistic.
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Wonderful book!
- By BrittPet on 06-25-21
- Nine Nasty Words
- English in the Gutter: Then, Now, and Forever
- By: John McWhorter
- Narrated by: John McWhorter
Great book on the history of curse words
Reviewed: 11-09-24
I have to say this book is thorough on the background and history covering profane words. I’ve learned a lot and I’m glad I actually covered this book. 📚 It’s a great book, definitely recommend it to everyone
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The E-Myth Revisited
- Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About It
- By: Michael E. Gerber
- Narrated by: Michael E. Gerber
- Length: 8 hrs and 5 mins
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In this audio edition of the totally revised underground best seller, The E-Myth, Michael Gerber dispels the myths surrounding starting your own business and shows how commonplace assumptions can get in the way of running a business. He walks you through the steps in the life of a business, from entrepreneurial infancy, through adolescent growing pains, to the mature entrepreneurial perspective, the guiding light of all businesses that succeed.
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Saved my Life
- By Christine on 09-17-08
- The E-Myth Revisited
- Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About It
- By: Michael E. Gerber
- Narrated by: Michael E. Gerber
Great book
Reviewed: 10-07-24
I definitely needed all the advice and education this book provided about building a system inside my business
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Bull's-Eye
- The Power of Focus
- By: Brian Tracy
- Narrated by: Brian Tracy
- Length: 1 hr and 29 mins
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Clarity, Focus, and Concentration: Three strong attributes needed to hit the bull's eye! And just as you can develop your physical muscles through hard work and concentration, you can develop your mental muscles through continuous repetition. Bull's Eye will teach you how to unleash your powers for success and accomplish more in the next few months than many people do in a lifetime.
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Not religious? This book is.
- By Michael on 03-10-16
- Bull's-Eye
- The Power of Focus
- By: Brian Tracy
- Narrated by: Brian Tracy
Great Book
Reviewed: 08-07-24
I’ve covered multiple Bryan Tracy books and this one is great as all others. Great addition to my personal library
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Tough
- My Journey to True Power
- By: Terry Crews
- Narrated by: Terry Crews
- Length: 9 hrs and 13 mins
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Terry Crews spent decades cultivating his bodybuilder physique and bravado. On the outside, he seemed invincible: he escaped his abusive father, went pro in the NFL, and broke into the glamorous world of Hollywood. But his fixation with appearing outwardly tough eventually turned into an exhausting performance in which repressing his emotions let them get the better of him—leading him into addiction and threatening the most important relationships in his life. Now Crews is sharing the raw, never-before-told story of his quest to find the true meaning of toughness.
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Like reading 5 books in one!
- By Sheri on 04-28-22
- Tough
- My Journey to True Power
- By: Terry Crews
- Narrated by: Terry Crews
Great Book
Reviewed: 08-07-24
I enjoyed every aspect of the book and the history of how he overcame shortcomings in his life‼️👌🏾
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