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Finding Ultra
- Revised and Updated Edition
- By: Rich Roll
- Narrated by: Rich Roll
- Length: 9 hrs and 44 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 4,148
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 3,588
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 3,583
Finding Ultra is Rich Roll's incredible but true account of achieving one of the most awe-inspiring midlife physical transformations ever. One evening in 2006, before turning 40, Rich experienced a chilling glimpse of his future. Nearly 50 pounds overweight at the time and unable to climb the stairs without stopping, he plunged into a new way of eating that made processed foods off-limits and prioritized plant nutrition and daily training. Rich morphed - in mere months - from out-of-shape midlifer to endurance machine. Revised and updated edition with a new and original foreword and a bonus chapter.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Mastery of the humble brag!!!
- By Ruth Calisch on 06-21-18
Inspirational
Reviewed: 11-14-18
I found Rich Roll's story inspirational. I am not an Ultraman or Ironman athlete--I'm a 60-year-old, overweight man, but Finding Ultra got me to rethink my diet and my exercise regime. I wouldn't call this a well-written book, but it is from the author's heart and it is compelling enough to listen to the end. #Self-Discovery #Inspiring #Tagsgiveaway #Sweepstakes
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Why Buddhism Is True
- The Science and Philosophy of Meditation and Enlightenment
- By: Robert Wright
- Narrated by: Fred Sanders
- Length: 10 hrs and 29 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 5,614
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 4,870
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 4,809
From one of America's greatest minds, a journey through psychology, philosophy, and lots of meditation to show how Buddhism holds the key to moral clarity and enduring happiness. In Why Buddhism Is True, Wright leads listeners on a journey through psychology, philosophy, and a great many silent retreats to show how and why meditation can serve as the foundation for a spiritual life in a secular age.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Clear Explanation of How the Mind Works
- By George on 08-10-17
- Why Buddhism Is True
- The Science and Philosophy of Meditation and Enlightenment
- By: Robert Wright
- Narrated by: Fred Sanders
More about meditation less about Buddhism, I think
Reviewed: 11-13-18
I'm not a Buddhist, but I listened to this anyway because I like the author (as I have seen him on the web and specifically YouTube. If you meditate or if you are like me, interested in it, you will find this book very informative and helpful. #Meditation #Buddhism #Self-improvement #tagsgiving #sweepstakes
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The Butterfly Effect with Jon Ronson
- By: Jon Ronson
- Narrated by: Jon Ronson
- Length: 3 hrs and 25 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 13,925
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 12,399
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Story4 out of 5 stars 12,406
[Contains explicit content] Hear the story of what happened when the tech industry gave the world what it wanted: free porn. Lives were mangled. Fortunes were made. All for your pleasure. Follow writer and narrator Jon Ronson as he uncovers our web of desire.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Canada
- By Jim "The Impatient" on 09-23-17
- The Butterfly Effect with Jon Ronson
- By: Jon Ronson
- Narrated by: Jon Ronson
Well done production of a depressing subject
Reviewed: 08-02-17
This book wasn’t for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more?
Someone who ignores the cost of pornography on both the actors and the viewers.
Would you recommend The Butterfly Effect with Jon Ronson to your friends? Why or why not?
No. I find the subject matter depressing and am surprised the author--most of the time--treats the subject matter as if it were harmless.
What does Jon Ronson bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
I listened to this because I enjoyed his reading of his book "Them."
What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment?
Mostly depression.The two-minute sample misled me in thinking this was going to be something else. Maybe something like Chris Hedges' chapter on porn in "Empire of Illusion." I was disappointed. I wouldn't have continued had it been a longer work.
Any additional comments?
SPOILER ALERT. I just can't generate any pathos for pornographers losing money due to free porn. I CAN get angry at people who peddle the stuff.
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Anatomy of the Spirit
- By: Caroline Myss
- Narrated by: Caroline Myss
- Length: 2 hrs and 23 mins
- Abridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 2,726
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 2,209
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 2,190
Encoded within your body, teaches Caroline Myss, is an energy system linking you directly to the world's great spiritual traditions. Through it, you have direct access to the divine energy that seamlessly connects all life. On Anatomy of the Spirit, Myss offers a stunning picture of the human body's hidden energetic structures, while revealing its precise spiritual code and relationship to the sacred energy of creation.
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1 out of 5 stars
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WARNING: THIS IS NOT AN AUDIOBOOK!
- By Jockomo on 08-16-16
- Anatomy of the Spirit
- By: Caroline Myss
- Narrated by: Caroline Myss
WARNING: THIS IS NOT AN AUDIOBOOK!
Reviewed: 08-16-16
What did you love best about Anatomy of the Spirit?
It is a very good two-hour speech.
What was one of the most memorable moments of Anatomy of the Spirit?
It's all memorable, but it should be renamed andhave different cover art.
What does Caroline Myss bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
This is not an audiobook. It is a speech. I'm upset that the title and the cover art are identical to the book. Audible.com and the publisher are decieving customers. Caveat emptor!
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
This is NOT the book "Anatomy of the Spirit." I would have bought this speech, but I was looking for the audio format of the book. Not happy.
Any additional comments?
I gave this a poor rating because the product is deceiving.
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1Q84
- By: Haruki Murakami, Jay Rubin - translator, Philip Gabriel - translator
- Narrated by: Allison Hiroto, Marc Vietor, Mark Boyett
- Length: 46 hrs and 45 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 10,792
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 9,503
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Story4 out of 5 stars 9,478
The year is 1984 and the city is Tokyo.
A young woman named Aomame follows a taxi driver's enigmatic suggestion and begins to notice puzzling discrepancies in the world around her. She has entered, she realizes, a parallel existence, which she calls 1Q84 - "Q" is for "question mark". A world that bears a question....
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5 out of 5 stars
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WOW, WOW, WOW.
- By Amanda on 11-06-11
- 1Q84
- By: Haruki Murakami, Jay Rubin - translator, Philip Gabriel - translator
- Narrated by: Allison Hiroto, Marc Vietor, Mark Boyett
Tough to buy, even as fantasy
Reviewed: 12-26-12
What would have made 1Q84 better?
You could cut the sappy stuff and the obvious product placements and make this a compact sci-fi thriller.
What do you think your next listen will be?
Maybe John Steinbeck's "Grapes of Wrath"
If you could play editor, what scene or scenes would you have cut from 1Q84?
Too many to count. I just couldn't buy the "little people." I also struggled with how the characters dealt with the "second moon." Some of the writing was really hocky: the use of "It's Only a Paper Moon" lyrics in a grave situation just made me cringe. Finally, I accept product placement in novels, but I got tired of all the pimping
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Rediscovering Values
- On Wall Street, Main Street, and Your Street
- By: Jim Wallis
- Narrated by: Jim Wallis
- Length: 7 hrs and 42 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 16
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 9
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 10
When we start with the wrong question, no matter how good an answer we get, it won't give us the results we want. Rather than joining the throngs who are asking, When will this economic crisis be over? Jim Wallis says the right question to ask is "How will this crisis change us?" The worst thing we can do now, Wallis tells us, is to go back to normal. Normal is what got us into this situation.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Excellent Book Poor Reading
- By Jockomo on 04-26-11
- Rediscovering Values
- On Wall Street, Main Street, and Your Street
- By: Jim Wallis
- Narrated by: Jim Wallis
Excellent Book Poor Reading
Reviewed: 04-26-11
Jim Wallis should leave the reading of his books to someone else. The material is inspiring, but the listener really has to struggle to get over the author's plodding presentation.
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