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Bluebeard
- By: Jim Clemente, Peter McDonnell
- Narrated by: Joseph Fiennes, Karen David, Holt McCallany, and others
- Length: 3 hrs and 38 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 5,480
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 5,329
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 5,329
In 1919, Kathryn Wombacher finds a lonely-hearts ad placed by one Walter Andrew: "Would be pleased to correspond with a refined young lady or widow. Object, matrimony.” Kathryn and Walter fall in love and marry within weeks. What Kathryn doesn’t know...is that her new husband is really James “Bluebeard” Watson, a notorious West Coast serial killer who catfished and married 22 women, murdering 10.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Performances
- By HappyMom on 05-24-24
- Bluebeard
- By: Jim Clemente, Peter McDonnell
- Narrated by: Joseph Fiennes, Karen David, Holt McCallany, Adrian Pasdar, full cast
Fascinating Murder Story Told in Vintage Radio Style
Reviewed: 07-06-24
Bluebeard is a fascinating drama told in a style reminiscent of old time radio shows, complete with authentic sound effects. The acting is splendid and the dialogue kept me riveted, sometimes at the edge of my driver’s seat! Well done XG Productions!
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Atomic Habits
- An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones
- By: James Clear
- Narrated by: James Clear
- Length: 5 hrs and 35 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 143,231
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 117,583
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Story5 out of 5 stars 116,532
No matter your goals, Atomic Habits offers a proven framework for improving - every day. James Clear, one of the world's leading experts on habit formation, reveals practical strategies that will teach you exactly how to form good habits, break bad ones, and master the tiny behaviors that lead to remarkable results. If you're having trouble changing your habits, the problem isn't you. The problem is your system. Bad habits repeat themselves again and again not because you don't want to change, but because you have the wrong system for change.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Author went overboard hawking his site
- By CHughes on 06-25-19
- Atomic Habits
- An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones
- By: James Clear
- Narrated by: James Clear
Great tips - even for a 60-yr-old!
Reviewed: 06-22-23
I enjoyed his book very much. There are great life tips for anyone wanting to incorporate good habits or eliminate bad ones. I thought the part about personality tests was very important. I took the “NEO” test in my 40s and found it enlightening and affirming. I think everyone should take this personality test- preferably in college as it helps to understand strengths and weaknesses, which is important to know while trying to build a happy and healthy life.
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Sea Stories
- My Life in Special Operations
- By: William H. McRaven
- Narrated by: William H. McRaven
- Length: 10 hrs and 14 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 8,787
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 7,975
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Story5 out of 5 stars 7,910
Admiral William H. McRaven is back with amazing stories of bravery and heroism from his career as a Navy SEAL and commander of America's Special Operations Forces.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Behind-the-scenes look at high level military life
- By N. on 10-23-19
- Sea Stories
- My Life in Special Operations
- By: William H. McRaven
- Narrated by: William H. McRaven
Amazing life of service
Reviewed: 07-01-19
Thoroughly enjoyed Admiral McCraven's recounting of his adventures in service. America owes him and all who faithfully serve a debt of gratitude.
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The Dead Drink First
- By: Dale Maharidge
- Narrated by: Dale Maharidge
- Length: 3 hrs and 31 mins
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 19,841
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 17,901
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 17,873
Dale Maharidge’s father, like many World War II veterans, never talked about “the good war”. There was just one clue to his dad’s experience as a US Marine - a portrait with a close friend that hung permanently in their home. In The Dead Drink First, Dale, now a Pulitzer Prize-winning author, recounts his 18-year quest to find and repatriate the missing remains of his dad’s buddy, Herman Walter Mulligan, 73 years after he was killed in action.
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5 out of 5 stars
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read it even if it's not your usual genre
- By Kindle Customer on 06-07-19
- The Dead Drink First
- By: Dale Maharidge
- Narrated by: Dale Maharidge
Beautiful and poignant story
Reviewed: 06-12-19
I loved this story. The author's relentless quest to solve a childhood mystery and to make things right for a WWII vet and his family were honorable and impressive. I learned a great deal about the battle of Okinawa. Interviews with surviving vets and the culmination of the author's efforts brought me to tears.
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The 3-Day Effect
- By: Florence Williams
- Narrated by: Florence Williams
- Length: 3 hrs
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 17,194
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 15,082
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Story4 out of 5 stars 15,048
Does nature really make us feel better? The 3-Day Effect takes a look at the science behind why being in the wild can make us happier, healthier, and more creative. Whether it’s rafting down Utah’s Green River, hiking in Utah’s wilderness, or walking through Rock Creek Park in Washington, DC, scientists are finding that the more exposure humans have to nature, the more we can benefit from reduced anxiety, enhanced creativity, and overall well-being.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Lots of opinions
- By Peter on 05-08-19
- The 3-Day Effect
- By: Florence Williams
- Narrated by: Florence Williams
Illuminating study
Reviewed: 05-22-19
Very much enjoyed this examination of the proven psychological and physical benefits of nature immersion. It inspired me to be more intentional about finding time to escape and experience awe.
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The Breakthrough
- Immunotherapy and the Race to Cure Cancer
- By: Charles Graeber
- Narrated by: Will Collyer, Charles Graeber
- Length: 7 hrs and 7 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 523
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 466
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 464
Groundbreaking, riveting, and expertly told, The Breakthrough is the story of the game-changing scientific discoveries that unleash our natural ability to recognize and defeat cancer, as told through the experiences of the patients, physicians, and cancer immunotherapy researchers who are on the front lines. This is the incredible true story of the race to find a cure, a dispatch from the life-changing world of modern oncological science, and a brave new chapter in medical history.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Surprisingly gripping
- By Kari Niles on 01-21-19
- The Breakthrough
- Immunotherapy and the Race to Cure Cancer
- By: Charles Graeber
- Narrated by: Will Collyer, Charles Graeber
Fascinating and Important Information
Reviewed: 05-03-19
Really enjoyed this richly informative description of advances in cancer immunotherapy. Never thought I'd see cancer cures in my lifetime. Kudos to the relentless work and undying hope of docs and researchers who made it a reality.
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The Beautiful Brain
- An Audible Original
- By: Hana Walker-Brown
- Narrated by: Hana Walker-Brown
- Length: 3 hrs and 42 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 6,873
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 6,163
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 6,160
An investigative documentary from multi-award-winning producer Hana Walker-Brown, The Beautiful Brain looks at the devastating effects of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) - a degenerative brain disease found in people who’ve suffered severe or repeated blows to the head. Beginning with the story of FA Cup winner Jeff Astle, the audiobook expands outwards looking at the widows, daughters and families who are left fighting for answers following the death of their loved ones.
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5 out of 5 stars
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CTE and Sports - not just for soccer fans
- By Kingsley on 04-05-19
- The Beautiful Brain
- An Audible Original
- By: Hana Walker-Brown
- Narrated by: Hana Walker-Brown
Excellent yet sobering study of CTE
Reviewed: 04-26-19
Fascinating and important research of traumatic brain injuries in men and women. Kudos to those involved in sounding this alarm.
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Tribe
- On Homecoming and Belonging
- By: Sebastian Junger
- Narrated by: Sebastian Junger
- Length: 2 hrs and 59 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 15,260
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 13,090
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 13,017
Decades before the American Revolution, Benjamin Franklin lamented that English settlers were constantly fleeing over to the Indians - but Indians almost never did the same. Tribal society has been exerting an almost gravitational pull on Westerners for hundreds of years, and the reason lies deep in our evolutionary past as a communal species. The most recent example of that attraction is combat veterans who come home to find themselves missing the incredibly intimate bonds of platoon life.
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5 out of 5 stars
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The most profound book on the subject
- By joseph on 05-26-16
- Tribe
- On Homecoming and Belonging
- By: Sebastian Junger
- Narrated by: Sebastian Junger
Interesting perspective on humanity and connection
Reviewed: 04-22-19
Enjoyed this story about the possible causes and exacerbations of PTSD as they relate to the disconnection of modern civilization.
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Can't Hurt Me
- Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds
- By: David Goggins
- Narrated by: David Goggins, Adam Skolnick
- Length: 13 hrs and 37 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 204,431
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 180,569
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Story5 out of 5 stars 179,971
For David Goggins, childhood was a nightmare--poverty, prejudice, and physical abuse colored his days and haunted his nights. But through self-discipline, mental toughness, and hard work, Goggins transformed himself from a depressed, overweight young man with no future into a US Armed Forces icon and one of the world's top endurance athletes. The only man in history to complete elite training as a Navy SEAL, Army Ranger, and Air Force tactical air controller, he went on to set records in numerous endurance events.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Opting for the book instead
- By S David on 12-24-18
- Can't Hurt Me
- Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds
- By: David Goggins
- Narrated by: David Goggins, Adam Skolnick
Fascinating story of a remarkable human
Reviewed: 03-01-19
I was captivated by David Goggins' story from start to finish. It is a testament to one man's hard luck beginnings and undying desire to change his destiny by pushing his body and mind to the limits. His story is inspiring, however his lifestyle evidently had an impact on his relationships. He was very transparent with other failures in his life. I think it would have been a more complete story if he shared more details about his decisions affected his close relationships.
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Mala
- By: Melinda Lopez
- Narrated by: Melinda Lopez
- Length: 1 hr and 17 mins
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 4,607
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 4,149
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Story4 out of 5 stars 4,133
An utterly unsentimental journey toward the end of life, Mala is an irreverent exploration of how we live, cope, and survive in the moment. Grounded in Lopez’s distinctive emotional language and sharp humor, this powerful one-woman show dances between doctors and urgent 911 calls, a mother’s growing frailty, and a daughter’s quest for grace - all set during an epic Boston winter. Rather than depict a “right way”, the play opens the door for our universal struggle to support those we love in dying, especially when all we’ve ever focused on is surviving.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Amazing performance
- By Kingsley on 02-01-19
- Mala
- By: Melinda Lopez
- Narrated by: Melinda Lopez
Poignant and funny
Reviewed: 02-22-19
I cried and laughed out loud while listening to this story during a long run. Melinda Lopez's experiences and emotions will resonate with anyone who has ever cared for a dying parent. Her authentic and heartfelt delivery was perfect from start to finish.
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