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The Hiding Place
- By: Corrie ten Boom
- Narrated by: Bernadette Dunne
- Length: 9 hrs and 22 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 3,087
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 2,612
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Story5 out of 5 stars 2,620
Corrie ten Boom was a Dutch watchmaker who became a heroine of the Resistance, a survivor of Hitler's concentration camps, and one of the most remarkable evangelists of the 20h century. In World War II she and her family risked their lives to help Jews and underground workers escape from the Nazi's, and for their work they were tested in the infamous Nazi death camps. Only Corrie among her whole family survived to tell the story of how faith ultimately triumphs over evil.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Amazing Courage
- By AAL on 08-05-10
- The Hiding Place
- By: Corrie ten Boom
- Narrated by: Bernadette Dunne
A Profound Journey of Faith and Resilience
Reviewed: 05-29-23
This is a book set in the WWII, but is not focused on the terrible crimes committed against the German prisoners, but rather on the enduring power of hope, forgiveness, and the indomitable human spirit.
Highly recommend it.
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The Song of Achilles
- By: Madeline Miller
- Narrated by: Frazer Douglas
- Length: 11 hrs and 14 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 135
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 117
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 117
Greece in the age of heroes. Patroclus, an awkward young prince, has been exiled to the court of King Peleus and his perfect son, Achilles. Despite their differences, Achilles befriends the shamed prince, and as they grow into young men skilled in the arts of war and medicine, their bond blossoms into something deeper - despite the displeasure of Achilles' mother, Thetis, a cruel sea goddess. But when word comes that Helen of Sparta has been kidnapped, Achilles must go to war in distant Troy and fulfil his destiny.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Best I've ever heard!!!
- By Anonymous User on 06-28-22
- The Song of Achilles
- By: Madeline Miller
- Narrated by: Frazer Douglas
A Captivating Ode to Love, Fate, and Heroism
Reviewed: 05-29-23
The Song of Achilles, written by Madeline Miller, is an exquisite masterpiece that gracefully brings to life one of Greek mythology's most iconic tales. Blending history and mythology with a touch of romance, Miller weaves an enchanting narrative that captures the essence of human emotions, illuminates the complexity of relationships, and explores the true meaning of heroism.
At the heart of this epic is the tender and powerful bond between Patroclus, an exiled prince, and Achilles, the legendary hero of the Trojan War. From their initial meeting as young boys to their tumultuous journey through adolescence and war. Miller's portrayal of their relationship is both delicate and intense, filling the pages with vulnerability and unwavering loyalty.
Miller's writing style is as poetic as the legends themselves. Her prose glides effortlessly, painting vivid scenes of ancient Greece, immersing the reader in a world of gods and mortals. She masterfully combines vivid descriptions with introspective moments, capturing the inner struggles and desires of her characters. The author's meticulous research is evident, as she seamlessly incorporates elements of Greek mythology, weaving them into the fabric of the story with authenticity and reverence.
I could not recommend this book more.
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Endurance
- Shackleton's Incredible Voyage
- By: Alfred Lansing
- Narrated by: Simon Prebble
- Length: 10 hrs and 21 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 26,378
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 23,368
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Story5 out of 5 stars 23,327
In August of 1914, the British ship Endurance set sail for the South Atlantic. In October 1915, still half a continent away from its intended base, the ship was trapped, then crushed in the ice. For five months, Sir Ernest Shackleton and his men, drifting on ice packs, were castaways in one of the most savage regions of the world. Lansing describes how the men survived a 1,000-mile voyage in an open boat across the stormiest ocean on the globe and an overland trek through forbidding glaciers and mountains.
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5 out of 5 stars
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The best book I've had
- By Thomas Allen on 09-17-08
- Endurance
- Shackleton's Incredible Voyage
- By: Alfred Lansing
- Narrated by: Simon Prebble
Highly recommended
Reviewed: 04-13-23
This is a true tale of grit and determination; survival against incredible odds peppered with, camaraderie and unbelievable stoicism. This tale of British explorer Ernest Shackleton's 1914 attempt to reach the South Pole, one of the greatest adventure stories of the modern age.
Shackleton was a true leader and left no man behind. He put himself at risk for his men over and over and we can all learn from his heroism.
Endurance made my top 10 reads of all time and I really recommend it.
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FantasticLand
- A Novel
- By: Mike Bockoven
- Narrated by: Angela Dawe, Luke Daniels
- Length: 10 hrs and 1 min
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 15,809
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 14,513
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 14,469
Since the 1970s, FantasticLand has been the theme park where "Fun is Guaranteed!" But when a hurricane ravages the Florida coast and isolates the park, the employees find it anything but fun. Five weeks later, the authorities who rescue the survivors encounter a scene of horror. Photos soon emerge online of heads on spikes outside of rides and viscera and human bones littering the gift shops, breaking records for hits, views, likes, clicks, and shares.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Absurd...But awesome
- By T.J. on 11-12-17
- FantasticLand
- A Novel
- By: Mike Bockoven
- Narrated by: Angela Dawe, Luke Daniels
Stranger than fiction
Reviewed: 04-13-23
If The Lord of the Flies and The Shining had a love child you would get FantasticLand. Written in an investigative journalist style it has the feel of a documentary, but is (luckily) fiction.
The book is very violent at times and some scenes will stay with me forever 18+
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1984
- By: George Orwell
- Narrated by: Benjamin May
- Length: 10 hrs and 30 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 744
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 604
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 600
George Orwell's nineteen Eighty-Four is one of the most definitive texts of modern literature. Set in Oceania, one of the three inter-continental superstate that divided the world among themselves after a global war, Orwell's masterful critique of the political structures of the time, works itself out through the story of Winston Smith, a man caught in the webs of a dystopian future, and his clandestine love affair with Julia, a young woman he meets during the course of his work for the government.
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5 out of 5 stars
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interesting, very interesting
- By kirk on 06-12-21
- 1984
- By: George Orwell
- Narrated by: Benjamin May
Disturbingly relevant for 2021
Reviewed: 09-13-21
A true work of genius, as well as my all-time favorite and least favorite novel (here I exercise doublethink) it's truly a masterpiece. It's rather uncomfortable to read, and parts can be somewhat confusing, but it's all worth it not just for the terrifyingly clever political messages, but also the excellent characters.
The book is terrifying and leaves a poor taste in your mouth, but it's powerful and effective. More than anything, it makes you think about the world and society in a different way, changing your worldview forever. Above all, it's brilliant, and one everyone should have read/listen to at least once.
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Shuggie Bain
- By: Douglas Stuart
- Narrated by: Angus King
- Length: 17 hrs and 30 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 224
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 201
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 201
It is 1981. Glasgow is dying and good families must grift to survive. Agnes Bain has always expected more from life. She dreams of greater things: a house with its own front door and a life bought and paid for outright (like her perfect, but false, teeth). But Agnes is abandoned by her philandering husband, and soon she and her three children find themselves trapped in a decimated mining town. As she descends deeper into drink, the children try their best to save her, yet one by one they must abandon her to save themselves. It is her son Shuggie who holds out hope the longest.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Wonderful
- By Jennifer Lawson on 03-06-21
- Shuggie Bain
- By: Douglas Stuart
- Narrated by: Angus King
Heartbreaking, agonizing and tragic
Reviewed: 08-31-21
Highly recommended. The book is uncomfortably thought provoking and beautiful. This story feels so honest and the characters are so flawed yet easy to love.
The narrator was absolutely brilliant and added to the enjoyment of this book.
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A Little Life
- By: Hanya Yanagihara
- Narrated by: Oliver Wyman
- Length: 32 hrs and 51 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 246
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 227
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 223
A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara is an immensely powerful and heartbreaking novel of brotherly love and the limits of human endurance. When four graduates from a small Massachusetts college move to New York to make their way, they're broke, adrift and buoyed only by their friendship and ambition. Over the decades, their relationships deepen and darken, tinged by addiction, success and pride.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Recommend you take Zoloft with this
- By Ruth on 03-13-16
- A Little Life
- By: Hanya Yanagihara
- Narrated by: Oliver Wyman
Devastating
Reviewed: 08-31-21
It took me some time to get into this book, but when I did I was looking for every opportunity to listen. This story is devastating and beautifully told.
The performance was brilliant. I found myself looking for more books narrated by Oliver. He's ability to portray emotion and subtle character difference greatly contributed to my enjoyment of this book.
I highly recommended A Little Life if you are open to the unease of this tragic story.
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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 204,457
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 180,593
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Story5 out of 5 stars 179,995
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
It was okay
Reviewed: 10-07-19
Inspirational, but David comes across as a very boastful. I also didn't like the interview after each chapter with David. I eventually starting skipping those.
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Mere Christianity
- By: C. S. Lewis
- Narrated by: Geoffrey Howard
- Length: 5 hrs and 51 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 63
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 51
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Story5 out of 5 stars 50
2012 marks the 60th anniversary of the publication of C. S. Lewis’s classic, Mere Christianity. Having sold over half a million copies in the UK alone, his overview of Christianity has been imitated many times, but never outdone. Mere Christianity brings together Lewis’s legendary broadcasts from the war years; talks in which he set out simply to ‘"explain and defend the belief that has been common to nearly all Christians at all times."
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5 out of 5 stars
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Even if you are not Christian...
- By Rafael Gonzalez Montejano on 04-12-19
- Mere Christianity
- By: C. S. Lewis
- Narrated by: Geoffrey Howard
Brilliant
Reviewed: 10-07-19
This book is so simple, yet so thought provoking. I kept on pausing and trying to absorb before carrying on listening.
I highly recommend this book, whether you are questioning Christianity or looking to reignite your faith or looking for a simple way to explain your believes to your friends.
I will listen to this book again and again and again. Highly recommended.
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This Naked Mind
- Control Alcohol, Find Freedom, Discover Happiness & Change Your Life
- By: Annie Grace
- Narrated by: Annie Grace
- Length: 7 hrs and 28 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 114
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 93
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 91
Millions of people worry that drinking is affecting their health, yet are unwilling to seek change because of the misery and stigma associated with alcoholism and recovery. They fear drinking less will be boring, difficult and involve deprivation, and significant lifestyle changes. This Naked Mind offers a new solution. Packed with surprising insight into the reasons we drink, it will open your eyes to the startling role of alcohol in our culture.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Got me sober keeps me sober.
- By G. Vaughan on 02-04-22
- This Naked Mind
- Control Alcohol, Find Freedom, Discover Happiness & Change Your Life
- By: Annie Grace
- Narrated by: Annie Grace
Highly recommend it
Reviewed: 10-04-19
If you are questioning your relationship with alcohol, this book is a must listen. There are so many truths in this book, it really opened my eyes. I now look at the world of alcohol with different eyes. Annie has given me the power to stop drinking alcohol without judgement of my friends and family that still do.
I also love a book that is narrated by the author and this book is well delivered.
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