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Becoming Duchess Goldblatt
- By: anonymous
- Narrated by: Gabra Zackman, Lyle Lovett, J. Smith-Cameron
- Length: 5 hrs and 30 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 353
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 307
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 307
Becoming Duchess Goldblatt is two stories: that of the reclusive real-life writer who created a fictional character out of loneliness and thin air, and that of the magical Duchess Goldblatt herself, a bright light in the darkness of social media. Fans around the world are drawn to Her Grace's voice, her wit, her life-affirming love for all humanity, and the fun and friendship of the community that's sprung up around her.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Oh Dear Duchess!
- By Rebecca Lindroos on 07-20-20
- Becoming Duchess Goldblatt
- By: anonymous
- Narrated by: Gabra Zackman, Lyle Lovett, J. Smith-Cameron
Perfect
Reviewed: 07-10-20
Having followed Duchess Goldblatt on Twitter for many years, I expected to find laughs and warmth and even wisdom in her memoir. But I never anticipated that all of those things would be layered within a wrenching and deeply human story of loss, identity, and hope.
Gabra Zackman is perfectly cast as the primary narrator, the voice of Anonymous. Her voice has an earthy reality that grounds the proceedings, making us truly feel the devastation and heartache that haunt Anonymous' life. Peppered throughout are actual tweets from Duchess Goldblatt, read with charming Goldblattian verve by J. Smith-Cameron. And the inclusion of Lyle Lovett voicing the tweets of Lyle Lovett is simply [chef's kiss].
Becoming Duchess Goldbatt is a triumph--beautifully written and performed, moving, insightful, laugh-out-loud funny, and even inspiring. I should have expected nothing less.
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Dreaming the Beatles
- A Love Story of One Band and the Whole World
- By: Rob Sheffield
- Narrated by: Rob Sheffield
- Length: 9 hrs and 8 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 241
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 208
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 207
Dreaming the Beatles is not another biography of the Beatles or a song-by-song analysis of the best of John and Paul. It isn't another exposé about how they broke up. It isn't a history of their gigs or their gear. It is a collection of essays telling the story of what this ubiquitous band means to a generation who grew up with the Beatles' music on their parents' stereos and their faces on T-shirts. What do the Beatles mean today? Why are they more famous and beloved now than ever? Find out.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Wonderful ramble
- By Tad Davis on 05-18-17
- Dreaming the Beatles
- A Love Story of One Band and the Whole World
- By: Rob Sheffield
- Narrated by: Rob Sheffield
Enjoyed it so much I bought it again
Reviewed: 08-06-18
Loved it. Fascinating structure, full of interesting details. I loved the audiobook and, when I finished, bought the hardcover so I'd be able to thumb through it at my leisure.
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Patti LuPone
- A Memoir
- By: Patti LuPone
- Narrated by: Patti LuPone
- Length: 8 hrs and 30 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 434
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 366
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 361
The legendary Patti LuPone is one of the theatre’s most beloved leading ladies. Now she lays it all bare, sharing the intimate story of her life both onstage and off - through the dizzying highs and darkest lows - with the humor and outspokenness that have become her trademarks. From inspired costars and demanding directors to her distinct perspective on how she developed and honed her Tony Award - winning performances, Patti LuPone: A Memoir is as inspirational as it is entertaining.
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5 out of 5 stars
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LuPone's Memoir Hits The High Notes!
- By Vince on 09-26-10
- Patti LuPone
- A Memoir
- By: Patti LuPone
- Narrated by: Patti LuPone
High flying. Adored.
Reviewed: 02-10-18
I had such a great time listening to this. Ms. LuPone is, unsurprisingly, a fantastic narrator. Her stories are heartfelt and truthful - even when they don’t always reflect that well on her - and I appreciate her honesty and depth. It’s also filled with humor, accentuated by her personality as she reads. What a performance. What a show.
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Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman!
- By: Richard P. Feynman
- Narrated by: Raymond Todd
- Length: 11 hrs and 31 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 12,122
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 9,749
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 9,766
With his characteristic eyebrow-raising behavior, Richard P. Feynman once provoked the wife of a Princeton dean to remark, "Surely you're joking, Mr. Feynman!" But the many scientific and personal achievements of this Nobel Prize-winning physicist are no laughing matter. Here, woven with his scintillating views on modern science, Feynman relates the defining moments of his accomplished life.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Inspiring book, HORRIBLE reader.
- By Charles Floading on 10-16-07
- Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman!
- By: Richard P. Feynman
- Narrated by: Raymond Todd
Had to abandon it.
Reviewed: 06-22-17
What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you?
I really regret not listening to the sample first. And I really regret not actually starting to listen to it until I'd lost my ability to return it. The narrator was unbearable. I could not get past his forced "jokey" delivery. Abandoned it with extreme prejudice pretty quickly. And I hate that, because I've read other Feynman books and was really looking forward to experiencing his classic. Oh well. Guess I'll have to experience it the old-fashioned way - by reading it.
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