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Slaying the Badger
- Greg LeMond, Bernard Hinault, and the Greatest Tour de France
- By: Richard Moore
- Narrated by: Shaun Grindell
- Length: 11 hrs and 46 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 214
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 185
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 185
Bernard Hinault is "Le Blaireau", the Badger. Tough as old boots, he is the old warrior of the French peloton, as revered as he is feared for his ferocious attacks. He has won five Tours de France, marking his name into the history books as a member of cycling's most exclusive club. Yet as the 1986 Tour de France ascends into the mountains, a boyish and friendly young American named Greg LeMond threatens the Badger - and France's entire cycling heritage.
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4 out of 5 stars
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A must read 4 cycling fans. Beware language.
- By James C. King on 12-02-18
- Slaying the Badger
- Greg LeMond, Bernard Hinault, and the Greatest Tour de France
- By: Richard Moore
- Narrated by: Shaun Grindell
A master telling of the greatest TDF ever
Reviewed: 12-31-22
Great back story of this incredible rivalry between two teammate in most exciting edition of the Tour de France ever. It was the second race I ever watched as a kid. Brilliantly read by my favorite narrator Shaun Grindell,
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Unf*ck Your Boundaries: Build Better Relationships Through Consent, Communication, and Expressing Your Needs
- The 5-minute Therapy Series
- By: Faith G. Harper PhD LPC-S ACS ACN
- Narrated by: Erin Bennett
- Length: 2 hrs and 48 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 3,149
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 2,726
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 2,689
In this audiobook, best-selling author Dr. Faith Harper offers a full understanding of issues of boundaries and consent, how we can communicate and listen more effectively, and how to survive and move on from situations where our boundaries are violated. Along the way, you’ll learn when and how to effectively say “no” (and “yes”), troubleshoot conflict, and respect your own and others’ boundaries like a pro. You’ll be amazed at how much these skills improve your relationships with friends, strangers, coworkers, and loved ones.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Some good points, but hard to listen to
- By J. Herrera on 10-11-20
- Unf*ck Your Boundaries: Build Better Relationships Through Consent, Communication, and Expressing Your Needs
- The 5-minute Therapy Series
- By: Faith G. Harper PhD LPC-S ACS ACN
- Narrated by: Erin Bennett
Communication explained!
Reviewed: 10-26-22
I have been searching for a good book on communication for a while, this clear, well written and performed book delivers! Good for all sorts of relationships from business to personal! Highly recommended!
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5 Day Weekend
- Freedom to Make Your Life and Work Rich with Purpose
- By: Nik Halik, Garrett B. Gunderson
- Narrated by: Rene Ruiz
- Length: 7 hrs and 40 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 134
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 116
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Story5 out of 5 stars 114
Five Day Weekend is more than inspiration - it's a plan. It shows you how to build multiple streams of passive, independent income.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Amazing! One of the best books I've ever read!
- By Eric on 06-06-19
- 5 Day Weekend
- Freedom to Make Your Life and Work Rich with Purpose
- By: Nik Halik, Garrett B. Gunderson
- Narrated by: Rene Ruiz
Amazing
Reviewed: 09-07-19
Incredible simple strategy of how much of your money to reinvest, and about managing risk. I've met Nik before and buy into his lifestyle of not always working. He really does practice what he preaches! Till the next volcano or mountain!
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Pro Cycling on $10 a Day
- From Fat Kid to Euro Pro
- By: Phil Gaimon
- Narrated by: Sean Runnette
- Length: 8 hrs and 29 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 446
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 402
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Story5 out of 5 stars 400
Plump, grumpy, slumped on the couch, and going nowhere fast at age 16, Phil Gaimon began riding a bicycle with the grand ambition of shedding a few pounds before going off to college. He soon fell into racing and discovered he was a natural, riding his way into a pro contract after just one season despite utter ignorance of a century of cycling etiquette. Now, in his book Pro Cycling on $10 a Day, Phil brings the full powers of his wit to tell his story.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Greatest Cycling Book!
- By cyclephreak on 03-08-17
- Pro Cycling on $10 a Day
- From Fat Kid to Euro Pro
- By: Phil Gaimon
- Narrated by: Sean Runnette
Entertaining
Reviewed: 06-22-17
First off, I can't say I was keen to listen to anything about the North American racing scene but Gaimon has written a pretty great account of what it takes to make it the pro ranks. IT has heart and is often funny, wish I had made more of an effort to like him when he was a racer because he has class. only down fall is I'd like and updated version. To hear how Europe was so different. Cudo's to him for never doping! I'm sure PHil would have been a huge star had he doped, and this book would have been his confession. I'm happy he didn't.
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The Lost Symbol
- By: Dan Brown
- Narrated by: Paul Michael
- Length: 17 hrs and 47 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 20,368
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 13,455
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 13,541
Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon is summoned to deliver an evening lecture in the U.S. Capitol. Within minutes of his arrival, the night takes a bizarre turn. A disturbing object is discovered in the Capitol Building. The object is an ancient invitation, meant to usher its recipient into a long-lost world of hidden esoteric wisdom. And when Langdon's mentor is kidnapped, Langdon's only hope of saving him is to accept this invitation and follow wherever it leads him.
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5 out of 5 stars
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In love with books again
- By Paul on 01-31-10
- The Lost Symbol
- By: Dan Brown
- Narrated by: Paul Michael
Too preachy
Reviewed: 11-11-16
like the character and his quests, but overall found this to be too preachy, and crossed that line he so nicely balanced in previous books.
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The Climb
- The Autobiography
- By: Chris Froome
- Narrated by: Patrick Doherty
- Length: 14 hrs and 33 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 561
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 515
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 515
Penguin presents the unabridged, downloadable audiobook edition of the revealing, inspirational memoir from the British winner of the Tour de France. The Climb tells the extraordinary story of Chris Froome's journey from a young boy in Kenya, riding through townships and past wild animals, and with few opportunities for an aspiring cyclist, to his unforgettable yellow jersey victory in the 2013 Tour de France.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Lengai
- By michael on 08-21-14
- The Climb
- The Autobiography
- By: Chris Froome
- Narrated by: Patrick Doherty
Lengai
Reviewed: 08-21-14
What made the experience of listening to The Climb the most enjoyable?
A very well written and entertaining listen. It's refreshing to break free of the post Armstrong doping books and get back to the heart of the story.
What did you like best about this story?
Froome story is unique of how a young white Kenyan can rise to the top of cycling's world. I think after reading this book there is hope for our sport and some of it's top players.
Which character – as performed by Patrick Doherty – was your favorite?
Doherty does an excellent job, and even gets all the Swahili and African references right.
Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
Inspiring!
Any additional comments?
Well worth it. Probably one of the best biographies of a pro cyclist.
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