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American Ulysses
- A Life of Ulysses S. Grant
- By: Ronald C. White
- Narrated by: Arthur Morey
- Length: 27 hrs and 35 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 3,486
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 3,155
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Story5 out of 5 stars 3,133
A major new biography of the Civil War general and American president, by the author of the New York Times bestseller A. Lincoln. The dramatic story of one of America's greatest and most misunderstood military leaders and presidents, this is a major new interpretation of Ulysses S. Grant. Based on seven years of research with primary documents, some of them never tapped before, this is destined to become the Grant biography of our times.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A New Campaign to Reasses Grant
- By Mark on 11-02-16
- American Ulysses
- A Life of Ulysses S. Grant
- By: Ronald C. White
- Narrated by: Arthur Morey
The depth of character of US Grant
Reviewed: 06-03-25
This is one of the finest biographies I’ve ever read. I have always been fascinated by the life of Ulysses S Grant, and this book has only deepened both my fascination and appreciation of this great man.
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The Hidden History of the White House
- Power Struggles, Scandals, and Defining Moments
- By: Corey Mead
- Narrated by: Lindsay Graham, Jeremy Arthur
- Length: 8 hrs and 45 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 59
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 56
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 56
For more than two centuries, the White House in Washington, DC, has been the stage for some of the most climactic moments in American history. Its walls and portraits have witnessed fierce power struggles, history-altering decisions, shocking scandals, and intimate moments among the First Family, their guests, and the staff.
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1 out of 5 stars
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They pieced a bunch of Wondery episodes together and it’s awful
- By Kim Dawe on 10-04-24
- The Hidden History of the White House
- Power Struggles, Scandals, and Defining Moments
- By: Corey Mead
- Narrated by: Lindsay Graham, Jeremy Arthur
Excellent storytelling and narration. Not surprising, considering it was done in conjunction with American History Tellers.
Reviewed: 07-12-24
I loved this book! The stories are both informative and easily rememberable. Every chapter was enjoyable. I listen to many audiobooks, and this is one of my new favorites. Excellent!!
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Differ We Must
- How Lincoln Succeeded in a Divided America
- By: Steve Inskeep
- Narrated by: Steve Inskeep
- Length: 8 hrs and 57 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 137
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 128
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Story5 out of 5 stars 128
In 1855, with the United States at odds over slavery, the lawyer Abraham Lincoln wrote a note to his best friend, the son of a Kentucky slaveowner. Lincoln rebuked his friend for failing to oppose slavery. But he added: “If for this you and I must differ, differ we must,” and said they would be friends forever. Throughout his life and political career, Lincoln often agreed to disagree.
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5 out of 5 stars
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The excellent level of detail, both in the written and spoken language of Lincoln and his associates.
- By Amazon Customer on 01-23-24
- Differ We Must
- How Lincoln Succeeded in a Divided America
- By: Steve Inskeep
- Narrated by: Steve Inskeep
A great story read by a familiar voice
Reviewed: 10-08-23
I very much enjoyed the familiar voice of Steve Inskeep reading his interesting work
on Lincoln and the people who surrounded him. Lincoln’s life is my favorite historical subject, and I enjoyed this fresh approach to better understanding the man and his circumstances.
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Enough
- By: Cassidy Hutchinson
- Narrated by: Cassidy Hutchinson
- Length: 11 hrs and 36 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 4,385
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 3,987
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Story5 out of 5 stars 3,977
Ever since a childhood visit to Washington, DC, Cassidy Hutchinson aspired to serve her country in government. Raised in a working-class family with a military background, she was the first in her immediate family to graduate from college. Despite having no ties to Washington, Hutchinson landed a vital position at the center of the Trump White House.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Painful
- By Melissa C. on 09-28-23
- Enough
- By: Cassidy Hutchinson
- Narrated by: Cassidy Hutchinson
Last Third of Book Is Best
Reviewed: 10-03-23
I admire the author’s courage, and this is an interesting story. The last few chapters are the meat of it, however.
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And There Was Light
- Abraham Lincoln and the American Struggle
- By: Jon Meacham
- Narrated by: Jon Meacham
- Length: 17 hrs and 49 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 2,628
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 2,316
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Story5 out of 5 stars 2,307
Hated and hailed, excoriated and revered, Abraham Lincoln was at the pinnacle of American power when secessionists gave no quarter in a clash of visions bound up with money, race, identity, and faith. In him we can see the possibilities of the presidency as well as its limitations. This book tells the story of Lincoln from his birth on the Kentucky frontier to his leadership during the Civil War to his tragic assassination: his rise, his self-education, his loves, his bouts of depression, his political failures, his deepening faith, and his persistent conviction that slavery must end.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A Winner
- By Diane Moore on 10-31-22
- And There Was Light
- Abraham Lincoln and the American Struggle
- By: Jon Meacham
- Narrated by: Jon Meacham
Riveting
Reviewed: 04-02-23
I have read many books on the life of Abraham Lincoln, who is truly one of the greatest Americans. This book presents many sides of a very complex man. It was hard for me to pause in the reading. The story is so heartfelt and the emotions of all the characters make the story so real, as if I were there. This is an excellent read, and I highly recommend it.
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Desert Star
- By: Michael Connelly
- Narrated by: Titus Welliver, Christine Lakin, Peter Giles
- Length: 9 hrs and 43 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 10,204
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 9,303
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 9,248
A year has passed since LAPD detective Renée Ballard quit the force in the face of misogyny, demoralization, and endless red tape. But after the chief of police himself tells her she can write her own ticket within the department, Ballard takes back her badge, leaving “the Late Show” to rebuild and lead the cold case unit at the elite Robbery-Homicide Division.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Michael Connelly never disappoints!
- By Victor @ theAudiobookBlog dot com on 11-08-22
- Desert Star
- By: Michael Connelly
- Narrated by: Titus Welliver, Christine Lakin, Peter Giles
Connelly delivers again!
Reviewed: 11-14-22
Another compelling novel by Michael Connelly. I could not stop listening. Nobody writes better crime genre stories than this author. The character development and weaving of the stories is unsurpassed.
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Shortest Way Home
- One Mayor's Challenge and a Model for America's Future
- By: Pete Buttigieg
- Narrated by: Pete Buttigieg
- Length: 9 hrs and 57 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 5,124
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 4,603
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 4,580
Once described by The Washington Post as "the most interesting mayor you've never heard of", Pete Buttigieg, the 36-year-old Democratic mayor of South Bend, Indiana, has improbably emerged as one of the nation's most visionary politicians. First elected in 2011, Buttigieg left a successful business career to move back to his hometown, previously tagged by Newsweek as a "dying city", and transformed it into a shining model of urban reinvention.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Reveals a Person Wise & Experienced & Literate
- By dbbks3 on 03-17-19
- Shortest Way Home
- One Mayor's Challenge and a Model for America's Future
- By: Pete Buttigieg
- Narrated by: Pete Buttigieg
Inspiring
Reviewed: 04-02-19
This book left me feeling warm and hopeful. It’s interesting to hear from someone young, well educated, and extraordinarily intelligent, who has a mature understanding of every day American life. At nearly 70, I am aghast at the state of our politics and culture, and worry for my adult children and my grandchildren. Mayor Pete’s story and grounded thinking gives me a glimmer of hope for the future.
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The President Is Missing
- By: Bill Clinton, James Patterson
- Narrated by: Dennis Quaid, January LaVoy, Peter Ganim, and others
- Length: 12 hrs and 55 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 19,224
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 17,407
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Story4 out of 5 stars 17,338
The White House is the home of the president of the United States, the most guarded, monitored, closely watched person in the world. So how could a US president vanish without a trace? And why would he choose to do so? An unprecedented collaboration between President Bill Clinton and the world's best-selling novelist, James Patterson, The President Is Missing is a breathtaking story from the pinnacle of power.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Dreadful Narration!
- By Miss L on 06-07-18
- The President Is Missing
- By: Bill Clinton, James Patterson
- Narrated by: Dennis Quaid, January LaVoy, Peter Ganim, Jeremy Davidson, Mozhan Marnò
Thrilling and timely
Reviewed: 07-23-18
This was one that I binged-listened. It had the elements of an exciting thriller and a poignant look at the current state of our country. It’s definitely worth a listen.
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Two Kinds of Truth
- Harry Bosch, Book 20
- By: Michael Connelly
- Narrated by: Titus Welliver
- Length: 9 hrs and 55 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 15,842
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 14,380
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 14,305
Harry Bosch, exiled from the LAPD, is working cold cases for the San Fernando Police Department when all hands are called out to a local drugstore, where two pharmacists have been murdered in a robbery. Bosch and the tiny town's three-person detective squad sift through the clues, which lead into the dangerous, big-business world of prescription drug abuse. To get to the people at the top, Bosch must risk everything and go undercover in the shadowy world of organized pill mills.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Bosch Survives Two Career Ending Threats
- By Russell on 11-20-17
- Two Kinds of Truth
- Harry Bosch, Book 20
- By: Michael Connelly
- Narrated by: Titus Welliver
Couldn’t put it down
Reviewed: 11-04-17
The two stories in this book are compelling. If you enjoy the detective/thriller genre, you will want to read this one. I hope Michael Connelly will continue to write stories in the Bosch series. There is still a lot of life and Harry Bosch and the familiar cast of characters, Mickey Haller and Bosch’s police colleagues past and present. I love the book!
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The Late Show
- By: Michael Connelly
- Narrated by: Katherine Moennig
- Length: 9 hrs and 23 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 13,930
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 12,725
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 12,665
Renée Ballard works the night shift in Hollywood, beginning many investigations but finishing none, as each morning she turns her cases over to day shift detectives. A once up-and-coming detective, she's been given this beat as punishment after filing a sexual harassment complaint against a supervisor. But one night she catches two cases she doesn't want to part with: the brutal beating of a prostitute left for dead in a parking lot and the killing of a young woman in a nightclub shooting. Ballard is determined not to give up at dawn.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Audible and Amazon need to screen narrators better
- By MM on 07-19-17
- The Late Show
- By: Michael Connelly
- Narrated by: Katherine Moennig
Another masterpiece by Michael Connelly
Reviewed: 07-22-17
Nobody owns the police thriller genre like Michael Connelly. This first book for character Det. Renee Ballard is classic Connelly. His descriptions are so complete and nuanced that listening to the words is like a movie running in your brain. In the Bosch tradition, Ballard is smart and relentless. As always there's careful attention to character development search that the reader or listener feels a connection to the characters. This is another book with interesting , well thought out and well developed plot lines. Once you start, it's hard to put it down. Can't wait to hear more adventures with Detective Ballard. Bravo!
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