T. N. Taylor
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Never Leave the Dogs Behind
- A Memoir
- By: Brianna Madia
- Narrated by: Brianna Madia
- Length: 5 hrs and 36 mins
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In her debut memoir, Nowhere for Very Long, Brianna Madia reflected on her life as a nomad, free to roam some of the most beautiful land in America. Now, in Never Leave the Dogs Behind, the van life adherent faces the unfathomable darkness that comes from a life blown apart, her only solace the support of her dogs.
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Meh
- By Suzanne Aiello on 04-11-24
- Never Leave the Dogs Behind
- A Memoir
- By: Brianna Madia
- Narrated by: Brianna Madia
Honest, genuine and people really suck
Reviewed: 04-14-24
I had no idea of the depth of hatred and spite a bunch of strangers put Brianna through. I don't understand why people would create or join a group to terrorize and defame a complete stranger for living their life as they see fit. These psycho idiots destroyed everything this woman built for herself and are actually proud of that fact. They are petty, jealous, and unhinged.
I hope Brianna and the dogs have many more years and adventures together.
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The Homesman
- A Novel
- By: Glendon Swarthout
- Narrated by: Candace Thaxton
- Length: 7 hrs and 54 mins
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Soon to be a major motion picture directed by Tommy Lee Jones, The Homesman is a devastating story of early pioneers in 1850s American West. It celebrates the ones we hear nothing of: the brave women whose hearts and minds were broken by a life of bitter hardship. A "homesman" must be found to escort a handful of them back East to a sanitarium. When none of the county’s men steps up, the job falls to Mary Bee Cuddy - ex-teacher, spinster, indomitable and resourceful.
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hugely disappointing
- By Marina on 04-27-14
- The Homesman
- A Novel
- By: Glendon Swarthout
- Narrated by: Candace Thaxton
Disappointing ending
Reviewed: 02-01-24
While I really enjoyed the book, I am sadly disappointed with the ending. For being such a smart guy, Briggs did a stupid thing in showing all of his money and believing the bank notes were worthless. Other than that one major mistake, I thought Briggs turned out to be an honorable man.
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The Last Ship
- A Novel
- By: William Brinkley
- Narrated by: Christopher Lane
- Length: 29 hrs and 53 mins
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The unimaginable has happened: the world has been plunged into all-out nuclear war. Sailing near the Arctic Circle, the USS Nathan James is relatively unscathed, but the future is grim and Captain Thomas is facing mutiny from the tattered remnants of his crew. With civilization in ruins, he urges those that remain - 152 men and 26 women - to pull together in search of land. Once they reach safety, however, the men and women on board realize that they are the earth's last remaining survivors.
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Very punctilios word choices
- By Ryan on 04-30-15
- The Last Ship
- A Novel
- By: William Brinkley
- Narrated by: Christopher Lane
Wow. Just--WOW!
Reviewed: 02-22-23
I was, at first, annoyed by the Captain's insistence on being so wordy. He just went on and on before coming to the point. The first book (The Island) was frustrating because he spoke as if we knew what happened. No. I didn't. Book two (Our City) was where it got interesting. He used his wordiness to explain what the Nathan James was doing and why. It became and endearing trait, IMO, as the book progressed.
Although a work of fiction (obviously--we're still here!), it was unsettling and emotional to listen to the narrative of the destruction of all we know. The characters and their struggles to come to terms with the destruction were hard to listen to. It had me wondering what I would do or feel in that situation.
The narration by Christopher Lane was well done. After listening to his voice for nearly 30 hours, I'm going to miss him. His voice has become soothing.
I used my Map App frequently during the narration because I had no idea where the land masses or oceans and seas were. If nothing else, this book was educational. I won't win a geography bee, but I won't be dead last, either. Another thing, this book made me curious about Soviet-era nuclear submarines. I'll be reading about them to learn more about them. Ditto for US nuclear destroyers of the same period.
Well worth the initial frustration of the first book. I think the story would've been better if the first and second books were reversed or combined. It might not have been so frustrating. I felt as though I was reading the sequel to a book I had never read.
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Spare
- By: Prince Harry The Duke of Sussex
- Narrated by: Prince Harry The Duke of Sussex
- Length: 15 hrs and 39 mins
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It was one of the most searing images of the twentieth century: two young boys, two princes, walking behind their mother’s coffin as the world watched in sorrow—and horror. As Princess Diana was laid to rest, billions wondered what Prince William and Prince Harry must be thinking and feeling—and how their lives would play out from that point on.
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Gutterball!
- By Jimmyjoejangles on 01-10-23
- Spare
- By: Prince Harry The Duke of Sussex
- Narrated by: Prince Harry The Duke of Sussex
The only sane one in the bunch
Reviewed: 01-17-23
I've always thought the royal family were odd and out of touch with reality; this memoir proves it. This is Harry's truth; his perspective. It may not all be 100% accurate; however, there are some take aways we need to consider. He lost his mother, a very hands-on person that showered him with lots of physical affection, at a very young age. He never saw her body. He spent the better part of the next 10 years referring to his mother as being "away" and waited for her to come and get him and his brother. He was left with a very hands off family: there was no physical affection shown by his father or grandparents. His brother wanted nothing to do with him when they were in the same school and forbade him from seeking him out. He was a sad little boy that grew up and acted out. Just like any number of people would have. He had no one looking out for HIM. It was, and still is, all about the royal family and protocol. They are not human. They are automatons dressed like humans. Harry is very much his mother's son. He was able to get out with his family intact. Good for him! His father, brother and grandmother threw him under the bus, because it made themselves look better. He and his wife are 100% better off without those backstabbing knuckleheads. It's appalling that they would put appearances before truth.
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Before We Were Yours
- A Novel
- By: Lisa Wingate
- Narrated by: Emily Rankin, Catherine Taber
- Length: 14 hrs and 29 mins
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Memphis, 1939. Twelve-year-old Rill Foss and her four younger siblings live a magical life aboard their family’s Mississippi River shantyboat. But when their father must rush their mother to the hospital one stormy night, Rill is left in charge - until strangers arrive in force. Wrenched from all that is familiar and thrown into a Tennessee Children’s Home Society orphanage, the Foss children are assured that they will soon be returned to their parents - but they quickly realize the dark truth.
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I was rivetted, finished in three days.
- By Lin Cloward on 06-26-17
- Before We Were Yours
- A Novel
- By: Lisa Wingate
- Narrated by: Emily Rankin, Catherine Taber
Excellent Book -- eye opening "faction" regarding child trafficking in early 20th century
Reviewed: 12-06-22
This piece of Historical Fiction uses fictional characters to tell the true story of Georgia Tann and the Tennessee Children's Home Society. I had never heard of either. This was an eye-opening experience that had me going down rabbit holes trying to find out what was true and what wasn't.
Georgia Tann was a real woman. She stole children from their parents, sold them to rich people via exorbitant "adoption fees," and lied about the origins and family histories of the stolen children. She had local police, judges and politicians in her pocket, which allowed her to get away with the scheme from 1924-1950. It is estimated she stole 5,000 children from poor families and single parents. It is also estimated that hundreds of children died in the "care" of the Tennessee Children's Home Society due to malnutrition and abuse. Children were beaten, tortured and molested.
Due to this book, several families have uncovered the truth about their own histories with the TCHS. Those are documented in "Before and After" by Lisa Wingate and Judy Christie. That's my next read. And after that, "The Baby Thief" by Barbara B. Raymond.
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No Place to Run
- By: Mark Edwards
- Narrated by: Will M. Watt
- Length: 10 hrs and 11 mins
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Two years ago, on a trip to Seattle to visit her brother Aidan, fifteen-year-old Scarlett vanished into thin air. After years of false leads and dead ends, Aidan has almost given up hope. But then a woman sees a girl running for her life across a forest clearing in Northern California. She is convinced the girl is the missing Scarlett. But could it really be her?
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Boring..
- By Trish R. on 06-23-22
- No Place to Run
- By: Mark Edwards
- Narrated by: Will M. Watt
Another great read
Reviewed: 12-01-22
I love Mark Edwards' style of writing. This was tame compared to his other books. Follow You Home, Because She Loves Me and the Magpie Trilogy are terrifying in a "this can happen" kind of way. Because people are cray-cray. And Mark Edwards writes cray-cray like he's been down that road. 😂😂
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The Hollows
- By: Mark Edwards
- Narrated by: Guy Mott
- Length: 9 hrs and 52 mins
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With his marriage over and his career in freefall, journalist Tom decides to reconnect with his fourteen-year-old daughter, Frankie. Desperate to spend precious time together now that they live an ocean apart, he brings her to Hollow Falls, a cabin resort deep in the woods of Maine. From the outset there’s something a little eerie about the place - strange whispers in the trees, windchimes echoing through the forest - but when Tom meets true-crime podcasters David and Connie, he receives a chilling warning. Hollow Falls has a gruesome history.
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Great Story HORRIBLE NARRATOR
- By 🎧📚 addict📚🎧 on 07-10-21
- The Hollows
- By: Mark Edwards
- Narrated by: Guy Mott
Narrator not my favorite this time arround
Reviewed: 09-13-22
Like all Mark Edwards books, I found this refreshing and new. It wasn't a recycled story that I've seen from another author. Mr. Edwards has an exciting and captivating style. My only problem with this audible book was the narrator did a terrible impression of a 14 year old girl. She's supposed to be British-born and only living in America for a few years. Instead of having a modified British accent, he gave her a horrible "New Yawk" accent. It was annoying and cringe-worthy. If I wasn't busy doing things, I would have just gone with the Kindle version.
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Still House
- By: Christian White, Summer DeRoche
- Narrated by: Luke Arnold, Sibylla Budd
- Length: 3 hrs and 57 mins
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Situated in a beautiful setting abutting the Balarang waterways and located on an acre of natural bushland, this three-bedroom country home is full of promise, character and potential. Featuring private access to the many splendours of Balarang Creek, this idyllic property is perfect for anyone seeking fresh air and serenity. Nostalgic for childhood summers a world away from his manic Melbourne life, Dave Johnson purchases a secluded house in a postcard-perfect coastal town.
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Another interesting story lost.
- By impac on 04-15-21
- Still House
- By: Christian White, Summer DeRoche
- Narrated by: Luke Arnold, Sibylla Budd
Reminds me of a Mark Edwards book
Reviewed: 05-24-22
This started out a bit slow for me; but there were excellent plot twists. I didn't love the ending, but it was fitting. The storytelling reminds me of Mark Edwards' style. If you enjoy this, I would highly recommend his books. I'm going to search for more of Christian White's and Summer DeRoche's books. I had never heard of either of them before listening to this Audible title.
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One Little Mistake
- A Novella
- By: Lucinda Berry
- Narrated by: Brittany Pressley
- Length: 2 hrs and 23 mins
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When overwhelmed stay-at-home mom Alexis finds herself at odds with her husband after she’s charged with a DUI, she is given one chance to get her family back: complete AA and admit her faults. The problem is, she’s never had a drinking problem and has no idea what caused the blackout that led to her arrest. Still, she’s committed to working through the program, if that’s what it takes to be reunited with her two young children. But when she connects with a new friend, Farrah, she’s empowered to take a closer look at her husband’s role in her downfall.
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Lucindaah!
- By Canday Jones on 09-10-21
- One Little Mistake
- A Novella
- By: Lucinda Berry
- Narrated by: Brittany Pressley
Sucks you in from the get-go
Reviewed: 12-31-21
First: Brittany Pressley does a wonderful job. She has a soothing voice without being saccharine sweet. Second: this is a rollercoaster ride. Is Alexis a nut? Is she a blackout drunk? Is her husband setting her up? Is Lisa complicit in the situation? Why is Farah so keen to help? Suspicious actions from everyone had me wondering if Alexis was going off the deep end or if it was a set-up. Had my doubts about Farah, but not expecting that outcome.
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Tuesday's Child
- By: Dale Mayer
- Narrated by: Kellie Kamryn
- Length: 9 hrs and 31 mins
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Shunned and ridiculed all her life for something she can't control, Samantha Blair hides her psychic abilities and lives on the fringes of society. Against her will, however, she's tapped into a killer - or rather, his victims. Each woman's murder, blow-by-blow, ravages her mind until their death releases her back to her body. Sam knows she must go to the authorities, but will the rugged, no-nonsense detective in charge of tracking down the killer believe her?
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Decent Storyline - Terrible Narration
- By M. Davis on 05-08-13
- Tuesday's Child
- By: Dale Mayer
- Narrated by: Kellie Kamryn
Good Story Painful Narration
Reviewed: 09-14-19
I thought the story was entertaining. There were inconsistencies and errors that I noticed, but not enough to annoy me or spoil the flow of the story. The dynamic between Brandt and Maisey had me laughing, because it’s every mother-son relationship in books.
The narration was dull as dishwater, though. If that is what this woman does for a living, she must not make a lot of money, While it was not monotone, there was very little inflection in her voice or attempt to alter her voice for individual characters. While narrating, her tone was quite flat. When speaking for a character, she gave more inflection, but not much. I’m not interested in listening to any of her other narrations.
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