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All the Single Ladies
- Unmarried Women and the Rise of an Independent Nation
- By: Rebecca Traister
- Narrated by: Candace Thaxton, Rebecca Traister - introduction
- Length: 11 hrs and 39 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,136
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 994
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 986
In a provocative, groundbreaking work, National Magazine Award finalist Rebecca Traister, "the most brilliant voice on feminism in this country" (Anne Lamott), traces the history of unmarried women in America who, through social, political, and economic means, have radically shaped our nation.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Excellent book, destroyed by narration
- By Theresa Holleran on 03-06-16
- All the Single Ladies
- Unmarried Women and the Rise of an Independent Nation
- By: Rebecca Traister
- Narrated by: Candace Thaxton, Rebecca Traister - introduction
Information, Educational, and Without Apology
Reviewed: 01-13-17
What was the most compelling aspect of this narrative?
The sheer detail and compelling nature of the stories and histories provided
What does Candace Thaxton and Rebecca Traister - introduction bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
Inflection in terms of irony and empathic moments are enunciated well and performed clearly even when the source material runs long in the wording or phrasing.
If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?
A not-so-secret society of single women integral to the fabric of America, and how they are more than what they are told to be.
Any additional comments?
Fantastic, sometimes hard to hear, very informative and helpful to know and hear options for improving the future.
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Radical Acceptance
- Embracing Your Life with the Heart of a Buddha
- By: Tara Brach
- Narrated by: Cassandra Campbell
- Length: 12 hrs and 15 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 4,947
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 4,178
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 4,138
"Believing that something is wrong with us is a deep and tenacious suffering," says Tara Brach at the start of this illuminating book. This suffering emerges in crippling self-judgments and conflicts in our relationships, in addictions and perfectionism, in loneliness and overwork - all the forces that keep our lives constricted and unfulfilled. Radical Acceptance offers a path to freedom, including the day-to-day practical guidance developed over Dr. Brach's 20 years of work with therapy clients and Buddhist students.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Sublime Guidance
- By Rich on 11-21-15
- Radical Acceptance
- Embracing Your Life with the Heart of a Buddha
- By: Tara Brach
- Narrated by: Cassandra Campbell
Well that was a rollercoaster...
Reviewed: 03-21-16
If you could sum up Radical Acceptance in three words, what would they be?
Beautiful, relevant, useful
Who was your favorite character and why?
The author covers many interactions with her clients, and so it's difficult to pick a singular person, however her journey was very accessible to me, and her anecdotes and thoughts throughout were very tangible.
Which scene was your favorite?
Her interactions with the client who was unable to feel at ease with his mother, and who was repeatedly called to his mother's potential last days was a hugely relevant and painful story which touched me, especially in the way that he was able to eventually find a way to acceptance and love of her.
What’s an idea from the book that you will remember?
Evoking self-acceptance through simple, emotional recognition of your own need for love.
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The Bhagavad Gita
- A Walkthrough for Westerners
- By: Jack Hawley
- Narrated by: Jack Hawley
- Length: 5 hrs and 36 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 372
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 312
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 309
The Bhagavad Gita has been called India's greatest contribution to the world. In this audio version of his classic book The Bhagavad Gita: A Walkthrough for Westerners, Jack Hawley makes its wisdom clear to Western seekers.
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5 out of 5 stars
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The Bhagavad Gita: A Walkthrough for Westerners
- By Tammy on 10-12-12
- The Bhagavad Gita
- A Walkthrough for Westerners
- By: Jack Hawley
- Narrated by: Jack Hawley
A great interpretation of a legendary story
Reviewed: 01-29-15
For something as complex and historied as the Mahabarata, it is fantastic to hear a clear and educational version of the Bhagavad Gita. The assistance in understanding terminology is very helpful throughout. The personal anecdotes add a significant value to the overall experience as well.
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