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Rebel Rising
- A Memoir
- By: Rebel Wilson
- Narrated by: Rebel Wilson
- Length: 10 hrs and 48 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 1,049
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 1,007
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Story5 out of 5 stars 1,007
This “beautiful, brave book,” (Jenna Bush Hager, the Today show) is the story of Rebel Wilson’s remarkable personal transformation, from a painfully shy child in Australia who literally had to be dragged to drama classes and achieved break-out success in the US through iconic roles in Pitch Perfect, Bridesmaids, and Isn’t It Romantic.
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3 out of 5 stars
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It's Okay
- By john burke on 04-21-24
- Rebel Rising
- A Memoir
- By: Rebel Wilson
- Narrated by: Rebel Wilson
Heartfelt, honest & entertaining!
Reviewed: 07-17-24
I loved listening to Rebel narrate her own story & she gave me so many reasons to respect & love her. I loved hearing about her life background & who she is as a person.... a truly good, funny, very intelligent, talented & beautiful woman! Learning about her journey to self-love & acceptance was such a bonus! And her love story? Made me tear up.
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The Room in the Attic
- By: Louise Douglas
- Narrated by: Helen Barford, David Thorpe
- Length: 10 hrs and 16 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 109
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 100
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 100
In 1903, fishermen find a wrecked boat containing a woman, who has been badly beaten, and a young girl. In 1993, All Hallows is now a boarding school. Following his mother’s death and his father’s hasty remarriage, Lewis Tyler is banished to Dartmoor, stripped of his fashionable clothes, shorn of his long hair and left feeling more alone than ever. There he meets Isak, another lost soul, and whilst refurbishment of the dormitories is taking place, the boys are marooned up in the attic, in an old wing of the school.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Suspenseful, Delightful, Engaging
- By lisa on 12-20-24
- The Room in the Attic
- By: Louise Douglas
- Narrated by: Helen Barford, David Thorpe
A New Favorite Author!
Reviewed: 06-14-24
This book is definitely far better than its ratings led me to believe. The storyline, suspense-filled plot & denouement are so creative and kept me listening far beyond my normal bedtime! I won't say anything that will spoil it for you but I highly recommend this exciting duel-timeline novel! I cannot imagine you'll regret it!
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Swan Dive
- The Making of a Rogue Ballerina
- By: Georgina Pazcoguin
- Narrated by: Georgina Pazcoguin
- Length: 9 hrs and 12 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 153
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 130
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 130
In this love letter to the art of dance and the sport that has been her livelihood, NYCB’s first Asian American female soloist Georgina Pazcoguin lays bare her unfiltered story of leaving small-town Pennsylvania for New York City and training amid the unique demands of being a hybrid professional athlete/artist, all before finishing high school. She pitches us into the fascinating, whirling shoes of dancers in one of the most revered ballet companies in the world with an unapologetic sense of humor about the cutthroat, survival-of-the-fittest mentality at NYCB.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Pure joy!
- By Amazon Customer on 07-31-21
- Swan Dive
- The Making of a Rogue Ballerina
- By: Georgina Pazcoguin
- Narrated by: Georgina Pazcoguin
A Powerful & Unapologetic Look Inside Elite Ballet
Reviewed: 06-26-23
Whether one likes Georgina's Pazcoguin's brash language or not, a reader who truly understands - or wants to - the life of a top level female ballet dancer in one of the world's best ballet companies will certainly find deeply fascinating, yet sadly boorish & misogynistic truths written in these pages. Gina's writing is humble, transparent, enlightening, sometimes a bit immature & dryly humorous. In a point, she is brave & is willing to risk her own image & possibly her future career in order to help change the racial & sexist environment for future dancers. I also find her narration the only one that could possibly make sense - who else but the author herself could do justice to her dry humor & timing; the narration is certainly "en pointe" & while her trashy language can get a LOT MUCH, it's easier to overlook in order to mine the deepest themes of her book which is really what her memoir is all about. It's the perfect time for a book like this in the wake of the #MeToo movement, the obviously suspicious timing of Peter Martins' "retirement" as NYCB's Artistic Director, & the greater movement toward diversity & inclusion in all aspects of society's art & culture.
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The Opposite of Butterfly Hunting
- The Tragedy and The Glory of Growing Up; A Memoir
- By: Evanna Lynch
- Narrated by: Evanna Lynch
- Length: 13 hrs and 1 min
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 376
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 352
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Story5 out of 5 stars 351
Evanna Lynch’s casting as Luna Lovegood in the Harry Potter films is a tale that grew to almost mythic proportions - a legend of how she faced disordered eating as a young girl, found solace in a beloved book series, and later landed the part of her favorite character. But that is not the whole story.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Makes you feel, makes you think
- By Matthew Connerton on 11-05-21
- The Opposite of Butterfly Hunting
- The Tragedy and The Glory of Growing Up; A Memoir
- By: Evanna Lynch
- Narrated by: Evanna Lynch
One of the Most Beautiful Memoirs I've Read
Reviewed: 06-18-23
Evanna Lynch, in her own voice and depth of truth, takes us with her on her inner journey thru childhood, anorexia, growing up, and the constant existential questions that have nagged the most sensitive of us throughout our lives: What IS this life? Why am I here? and most importantly, Will I ever be worthy? This memoir is un-put-downable & Evanna's lyrical prose keeps the story flowing seemlessly among the unbearable, the hopeful, and the blissful aspects of her quest for meaning and ongoing search for something that can sustain her & captivate her more than anorexia does. I absolutely loved this memoir for her creativity & naturally "full" ways of describing her inner thoughts and states. This book is a true work of written art, captivating at every turn and quite sassy & cheekily humorous even in the darkest of moments.
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A Mother's Gift
- By: Charlotte Hubbard
- Narrated by: Susan Boyce
- Length: 8 hrs and 44 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 243
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 225
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Story5 out of 5 stars 223
For Leah Otto, marrying Jude Shetler is a long-held dream come true. As a young girl, she was captivated by his good looks and talent as an auctioneer. When Jude, now a widower with three children, begins to court her, Leah doesn't hesitate. Other men may not appreciate her tomboy ways, but Jude values Leah's practical nature, and both enter the marriage with joy and optimism. Three months later, Leah feels as if her world is coming down around her. Her twin teenage step-daughters are pushing boundaries, and Leah, more at ease in a barn tending her goats and chickens than in a kitchen, struggles with her housekeeping duties.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Love this!
- By Tasha W. Stewart on 05-06-18
- A Mother's Gift
- By: Charlotte Hubbard
- Narrated by: Susan Boyce
Another Storyline to Grab Your Heart!
Reviewed: 04-27-23
Charlitte Hubbard is officially my favorite author of Amish Fiction. And this lovely story doesn't disappoint. My only problem now is that I've listened to all of her books on Audible!!! I sure hope she writes more!
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A Mother’s Love
- By: Charlotte Hubbard
- Narrated by: Susan Boyce
- Length: 9 hrs and 15 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 290
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 264
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Story5 out of 5 stars 261
For widow Rose Raber, it's been a year of tragic loss and difficult decisions. She thought providing for her young daughter was the greatest challenge she faced. Until her dying mother revealed that Rose was adopted - and her birth mother is someone with much to lose if the secret comes out. As Rose struggles to reconcile the truth with her faith - and her troubling curiosity - outgoing newcomer Matthias Wagler is another surprise she didn't expect. His optimism and easy understanding inspires her.
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5 out of 5 stars
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ANOTHER GREAT BOOK
- By Ronda M Poindexter on 03-31-17
- A Mother’s Love
- By: Charlotte Hubbard
- Narrated by: Susan Boyce
A Truly Well-Written, Uplifting Story!
Reviewed: 04-24-23
Charlotte Hubbard, imo, writes the best, most heartfelt Amish fiction out there. Every book of hers leaves me with my heart wide open, and with the feelings of joy & hope coursing thru me. I know that these books often idealize the Amish way of life, so I definitely do not want to do that myself....but the one thing I DO envy is their deep sense of family & community. And that is precisely depicted in all of Charlotte Hubbard's works. Everything I have read of hers holds this special magic of moving the reader/listener & reminding us, whether Amish or not, what truly matters in the human journey. (I have listened to ALL but 1 of her books that are available on Audible).
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Love Blooms in Morning Star
- The Maidels of Morning Star, Book 4
- By: Charlotte Hubbard
- Narrated by: Amy Melissa Bentley
- Length: 9 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 59
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 55
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Story5 out of 5 stars 55
As Jo Fussner keeps the Marketplace humming, her heart dances with a joyous secret. Jo and Michael Wengerd, a shy nursery owner from a nearby town, have fallen hopelessly in love. When Michael buys a courting buggy, Jo is sure a proposal will follow. But she'll have to work hard to gain her mother's approval—because the widowed Drusilla Fussner is convinced that marriage will bring her daughter nothing but heartache. To win Jo's hand, Michael enlists his father's help in convincing Drusilla to give the marriage her blessing—and perhaps even open her heart to happiness of her own.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Great story!
- By Kaejae on 06-18-24
- Love Blooms in Morning Star
- The Maidels of Morning Star, Book 4
- By: Charlotte Hubbard
- Narrated by: Amy Melissa Bentley
Love Charlotte Hubbard!
Reviewed: 04-17-23
Haven't met a Charlotte Hubvard book I didn't like. Her books, like this one, are always uplifting & positive.
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Brush of Angel’s Wings
- Heaven on Earth Series, Book 2
- By: Ruth Reid
- Narrated by: Rachel Dulude
- Length: 10 hrs and 2 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 43
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 39
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Story5 out of 5 stars 39
A buggy-racing champion, a hardworking field-hand, and a terrible cook, Rachel Hartzler does not fit her Amish community's standards for an eligible bride. Hurt by their rejection and still grieving the loss of her brother, Rachel is ready for change. She's not, however, ready for Jordan Engles. Rachel's father hired him to help tend the fields so Rachel can learn to cook and sew, thus increasing her chances of finding a husband. She can't understand why her father doesn't want her help and blames Jordan for trying to replace her beloved brother.
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5 out of 5 stars
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God has sisters much going on behind the scenes that we have no idea, but only trust in Him.
- By Amazon Customer on 12-05-24
- Brush of Angel’s Wings
- Heaven on Earth Series, Book 2
- By: Ruth Reid
- Narrated by: Rachel Dulude
Still entertaining but not my fave Ruth Reid book
Reviewed: 04-17-23
Wasn"t a fan of the "demon" or "fallen angel's' role in this story. Could've done w/out & story, in general, coukd have been better. It seems like when the author hits on a profound idea or statement, she uses that as the end to a chapter instead of developing the concept further. It seems like a cop out to me.
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The Promise of an Angel
- Heaven on Earth Series, Book 1
- By: Ruth Reid
- Narrated by: Rachel Dulude
- Length: 7 hrs and 39 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 79
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 70
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Story5 out of 5 stars 69
All Judith Fischer ever wanted is to marry within her community and raise a family. She longs for the day when her parents will allow Levi Plank to officially court her. But on the day Judith suspects Levi will ask her parent's permission, her younger brother Samuel has an accident under her charge. Rushing to Samuel's aid, Judith spies a strange man helping him: a man she later believes was an angel. When she shares her conviction with her family and close friends, she is shocked to find that no one believes her, including Levi.
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5 out of 5 stars
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beautiful
- By Karen Thomas on 06-23-20
- The Promise of an Angel
- Heaven on Earth Series, Book 1
- By: Ruth Reid
- Narrated by: Rachel Dulude
Unique & Uplifting Plot
Reviewed: 04-17-23
I really enjoy Ruth Reid's novels. She has the guts to make angels a real part of human life. I really enjoyed it.
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The Women of Chateau Lafayette
- By: Stephanie Dray
- Narrated by: Tavia Gilbert, Emma Bering, Rachel L. Jacobs
- Length: 23 hrs and 55 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 2,494
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 2,197
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 2,187
An epic saga from New York Times best-selling author Stephanie Dray based on the true story of an extraordinary castle in the heart of France and the remarkable women bound by its legacy.
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5 out of 5 stars
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An absolute masterpiece of a book!
- By Kindle Customer on 05-15-21
- The Women of Chateau Lafayette
- By: Stephanie Dray
- Narrated by: Tavia Gilbert, Emma Bering, Rachel L. Jacobs
One of the BEST Historical Novels I've Ever Read
Reviewed: 12-08-22
This phenomenal book - made even more extraordinary due to the truth behind so many of its historical characters - will enliven and inspire any reader who yearns for Peace, Freedom & Equality for all human beings. The Spirit of Lafayette, as seen in his "strong-as-steel backboned wife with an outer appearance of soft velvet," Adrienne, and the women of Chateau Lafayette, make for a truly exciting, emboldening, & enlightening read. To know such brave women and men existed then and, of course, now, is a powerful motivator for us all to take on the privilege & duty to NOT stand neutral in the face of inequality & injustice in the many forms it may take. The comprehensive Author's Notes at the end make the story that much better. Much praise must go to author, Stephanie Dray, for her persistent, in-depth research & creativity to bring this powerful book to fruition.
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