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1984
- New Classic Edition
- By: George Orwell
- Narrated by: Simon Prebble
- Length: 11 hrs and 22 mins
- Unabridged
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George Orwell depicts a gray, totalitarian world dominated by Big Brother and its vast network of agents, including the Thought Police - a world in which news is manufactured according to the authorities' will and people live tepid lives by rote. Winston Smith, a hero with no heroic qualities, longs only for truth and decency. But living in a social system in which privacy does not exist and where those with unorthodox ideas are brainwashed or put to death, he knows there is no hope for him.
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Come one, Come all into 1984!
- By Kit McIlvaine (GirlPluggedN) on 02-18-08
- 1984
- New Classic Edition
- By: George Orwell
- Narrated by: Simon Prebble
Great Narration of a Must Read Title
Reviewed: 10-15-23
I read this for a book club, but it had been on my personal tbr . The narrator was PERFECT. I can't say I "enjoyed" the book, but it's wild how easy it is to manipulate people and change history. Ha ha look at Wikipedia- i mean I contribute when they ask for $$$ because I use it all the time. BUT- on those political hot button issues Wikipedia just straight up changed history and slandered any who disagree with the current narrative.
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Calvin's Letter to Sadoleto
- By: John Calvin
- Narrated by: Wayne Evans
- Length: 2 hrs and 42 mins
- Unabridged
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This collection of correspondences between Calvin and Sadoleto is an excellent primary source view of the most controversial issues facing Christians at the time. The split between Reformation and Roman Catholic beliefs was growing ever larger and the consequences more severe. While Calvin writes with deep theological arguments and in defense of individuals searching for truth, Sadoleto’s pleas sound more like an emotional cry for unity, peace-keeping, and the return of the Catholic Church’s lost children.
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Driving while listening to this could be dangerous
- By SRP on 09-30-23
- Calvin's Letter to Sadoleto
- By: John Calvin
- Narrated by: Wayne Evans
Driving while listening to this could be dangerous
Reviewed: 09-30-23
This is a classic for students of church history. I hate to be negative but the narrator's voice is just nails on a chalkboard. There are also some notable mispronunciations. I wanted to listen again to list the errors in pronunciation and better describe his voice (because it's been a few months) - however i just could not bear to listen to that voice again.
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The Woman in White
- By: Wilkie Collins
- Narrated by: Ian Holm
- Length: 24 hrs and 37 mins
- Unabridged
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Late one moonlit night, Walter Hartright encounters a solitary and terrified woman dressed all in white. He saves her from capture by her pursuers and determines to solve the mystery of her distress and terror. Inspired by an actual criminal case, this gripping tale of murder, intrigue, madness and mistaken identity has never been out of print since its publication and brought Collins great fame and success.
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The outstanding narration is what I enjoyed most
- By Leslie Grey on 12-03-10
- The Woman in White
- By: Wilkie Collins
- Narrated by: Ian Holm
Ian Holm had me hooked
Reviewed: 08-21-23
I had forgotten who Ian Holm was- i simply chose this version (listening/reading for a book club) because it was available "free" as part of my audible plus. The story is an auditory page-turner and Mr. Holm's performance was just right- not overdramatic which i hate. He was so good I enjoyed the listening more than the reading. Highly recommend, and I am now looking for his other audiobooks.
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From the Heart of Spurgeon
- By: Jeremy Walker
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We are on a journey to work through the sermons of Charles Haddon Spurgeon, reading one per day. Join our conversation as we discuss the sermons, week by week, to see the truth he preached about Jesus Christ and Him crucified come from Spurgeon's heart to ours.
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It’s like a book club only you don’t participate
- By trish on 08-11-21
Must Listen
Reviewed: 05-26-23
If you want to run your race well- these messages will be your friend
Challenging and encouraging.
Whenever I have seen or heard Jeremy on other venues- I just hear the yearnings of a fellow follower after Christ
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