Kristen W. Schneider
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The In-Between
- Unforgettable Encounters During Life's Final Moments
- By: Hadley Vlahos R.N.
- Narrated by: Hadley Vlahos R.N.
- Length: 7 hrs and 19 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 3,384
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 3,205
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Story5 out of 5 stars 3,205
Talking about death and dying is considered taboo in polite company, and even in the medical field. Our ideas about dying are confusing at best: Will our memories flash before our eyes? Regrets consume our thoughts? Does a bright light appear at the end of a tunnel? For most people, it will be a slower process, one eased with preparedness, good humor, and a bit of faith. At the forefront of changing attitudes around palliative care is hospice nurse Hadley Vlahos, who shows that end-of-life care can teach us just as much about how to live as it does about how we die.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Author's Reach is Beyond Her Grasp
- By CW on 07-26-23
- The In-Between
- Unforgettable Encounters During Life's Final Moments
- By: Hadley Vlahos R.N.
- Narrated by: Hadley Vlahos R.N.
The courage and strength that Hadley demonstrated was very inspiring.
Reviewed: 08-31-24
I particularly liked the fact that the book was read by the author. It made the story much more relatable, authentic, and human..
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A Guest of the Reich
- The Story of American Heiress Gertrude Legendre's Dramatic Captivity and Escape from Nazi Germany
- By: Peter Finn
- Narrated by: Rebecca Lowman
- Length: 7 hrs and 11 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 57
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 48
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Story4 out of 5 stars 49
Gertrude "Gertie" Legendre was a big-game hunter from a wealthy industrial family who lived a charmed life in Jazz Age America. Her adventurous spirit made her the inspiration for the Broadway play Holiday, which became a film starring Katharine Hepburn. When the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor, Legendre, by then married and a mother of two, joined the OSS, the wartime spy organization that preceded the CIA.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Fascinating woman in a horrible period in history
- By Marlette on 12-03-19
- A Guest of the Reich
- The Story of American Heiress Gertrude Legendre's Dramatic Captivity and Escape from Nazi Germany
- By: Peter Finn
- Narrated by: Rebecca Lowman
Too Many Boring Details To Waste Your Time
Reviewed: 04-14-24
I didn’t like the content nor the reader of this book. The book went into way too much detail about Gertrude’s life before the war. It seems like she was a very self-absorbed person. I think her description of “Socialite” is apt and implies Gertrude didn’t do anything meaningful in her life. The reader’s pronunciation of foreign words in German and French wasn’t good. I’ve never heard the city of “Cologne” pronounced this way. She tried too hard pronouncing names and places in French. I was hoping to like this story but ended up feeling disappointed.
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In Love
- A Memoir of Love and Loss
- By: Amy Bloom
- Narrated by: Amy Bloom
- Length: 4 hrs and 49 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 1,154
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 1,014
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Story5 out of 5 stars 1,009
Amy Bloom began to notice changes in her husband, Brian: He retired early from a new job he loved; he withdrew from close friendships; he talked mostly about the past. Suddenly, it seemed there was a glass wall between them, and their long walks and talks stopped. Their world was altered forever when an MRI confirmed what they could no longer ignore: Brian had Alzheimer’s disease.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A helpful,healing memoir
- By Helen on 03-31-22
Not as enthusiastic as other reviewers
Reviewed: 02-28-23
I read a review of this book recently in the New York Times. The review made me think this is one I didn’t want to miss so I bought the audio book. Based on the review, I expected to feel really emotional as I listened. I don’t know why but I didn’t. The author’s monotone delivery didn’t help.
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Churchill
- By: The Great Courses, J. Rufus Fears
- Narrated by: J. Rufus Fears
- Length: 6 hrs and 15 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,386
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,235
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,227
In these 12 inspiring lectures, Professor Fears presents a well-balanced portrait of Churchill that does not whitewash his flaws. Yet he also draws on the most recent historical scholarship and material from Churchill's writings and speeches to make the case that Churchill belongs with Pericles of Athens and Abraham Lincoln as one of the greatest statesmen in the history of democracy.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A good biography of a great man.
- By ShySusan on 09-18-13
- Churchill
- By: The Great Courses, J. Rufus Fears
- Narrated by: J. Rufus Fears
Wonderful learning opportunity!
Reviewed: 02-07-23
Professor Fears shares many interesting lesser-known anecdotes about Churchill in a very engaging voice. Highly recommend!
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The Housemaid
- By: Sarah A. Denzil
- Narrated by: Sophie Rundle
- Length: 9 hrs and 2 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 19,216
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 17,589
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 17,525
It seems like the perfect job. Great wages, accommodation provided and all located within the walls of Highwood Hall, a stunning stately home owned by the Howard family. Not many little girls dream of becoming a maid, but this is an opportunity for me to get back on my feet. And for me to revisit my past....
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5 out of 5 stars
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FANTASTIC@@@!
- By Kelly on 12-23-21
- The Housemaid
- By: Sarah A. Denzil
- Narrated by: Sophie Rundle
Engaging story with exemplary narration
Reviewed: 01-13-23
This is a good story that is very well written. I don’t usually like fiction but I was pretty engrossed in the story. The narrator is extremely talented. I love her voice, and her accent!
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Giovanni's Room
- By: James Baldwin
- Narrated by: Dan Butler
- Length: 6 hrs and 49 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 2,444
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 2,150
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 2,154
Set in the 1950’s Paris of American expatriates, liaisons, and violence, a young man finds himself caught between desire and conventional morality. With a sharp, probing imagination, James Baldwin’s now-classic narrative delves into the mystery of loving and creates a moving, highly controversial story of death and passion that reveals the unspoken complexities of the human heart.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Baldwin: sensational. Butler: great. One caveat.
- By Music Man on 06-28-14
- Giovanni's Room
- By: James Baldwin
- Narrated by: Dan Butler
I know this is a classic but...
Reviewed: 08-14-18
I found this book only ok. The first part is very slow and I found it hard to get into the story. I admire James Baldwin's writing ability. I think the book must've been groundbreaking at the time it was written because homosexuality was taboo. I found the narrator very monotone which contributed to my overall feeling of boredom. But I did press on to the end anyway.
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The Master of Disguise
- My Secret Life in the CIA
- By: Antonio J. Mendez
- Narrated by: John Pruden
- Length: 11 hrs and 27 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 596
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 526
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 523
From the author of Argo comes an unforgettable behind-the-scenes story of espionage in action. In the first ever memoir by a top-level operative to be authorized by the CIA, Antonio J. Mendez reveals the cunning tricks and insights that helped save hundreds from deadly situations.
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4 out of 5 stars
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More mature than the tv episodes
- By Anna on 04-15-14
- The Master of Disguise
- My Secret Life in the CIA
- By: Antonio J. Mendez
- Narrated by: John Pruden
Simply fascinating
Reviewed: 01-11-16
I really enjoyed hearing about Tony Mendez's experience in the CIA during the Cold War. The narrator was perfectly matched to this true story. His articulation and vocal variety added credibility to the storytelling. Highly recommended.
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The True American
- Murder and Mercy in Texas
- By: Anand Giridharadas
- Narrated by: Anand Giridharadas
- Length: 11 hrs and 34 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 299
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 265
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 266
The True American tells the story of Raisuddin Bhuiyan, a Bangladesh Air Force officer who dreams of immigrating to America and working in technology. But days after 9/11, an avowed "American terrorist" named Mark Stroman, seeking revenge, walks into the Dallas minimart where Bhuiyan has found temporary work and shoots him, maiming and nearly killing him. Two other victims, at other gas stations, aren't so lucky, dying at once. The True American traces the making of these two men, Stroman and Bhuiyan, and of their fateful encounter.
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5 out of 5 stars
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moving sad story
- By John on 09-03-15
- The True American
- Murder and Mercy in Texas
- By: Anand Giridharadas
- Narrated by: Anand Giridharadas
So well written
Reviewed: 03-24-15
It was a delight to hear the author read his story aloud. I was struck by how much research the author must have done to write this book. It's a fascinating story. I highly recommend this book.
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