J. Fuge
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Interior Castle
- By: Teresa of Avila
- Narrated by: Susan Denaker
- Length: 7 hrs and 29 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 507
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 416
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 415
Teresa of Avila's Interior Castle is one of the most celebrated books ever written by a mystic on abiding in union with Christ. Writing in obedience to the requests of two of her superiors, the humble 16th century Spanish sister protests "...for the love of God, let me get on with my spinning and go to choir...like the other sisters...I am not meant for writing; I have neither the health nor the wits for it."
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4 out of 5 stars
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falling in love with the Divine
- By David S. on 04-10-12
- Interior Castle
- By: Teresa of Avila
- Narrated by: Susan Denaker
Spiritual Classic
Reviewed: 03-13-21
More than I can ever hope to be. God bless the chosen few. Amen Alleluia.
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The Story of a Soul
- The Autobiography of the Little Flower - Tan Classics
- By: St. Therese of Lisieux
- Narrated by: Colleen Hammond
- Length: 7 hrs and 33 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 384
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 341
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Story5 out of 5 stars 342
The Story of a Soul conveys St. Therese of Lisieux's "Little Way" of spiritual childhood - her "elevator" to Heaven, as she called it. This method was approved by Pope Pius XI as a way for all to grow in holiness through unfailing confidence and childlike delight in God's merciful love. Again and again in this audiobook, St. Therese shows us how her "Little Way" of love and trust comes straight from Sacred Scripture.
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4 out of 5 stars
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I love this book. the reading like in kindergarten
- By Amazon Customer on 11-16-19
- The Story of a Soul
- The Autobiography of the Little Flower - Tan Classics
- By: St. Therese of Lisieux
- Narrated by: Colleen Hammond
Phenomenal spirit
Reviewed: 03-09-21
The beauty of this woman's interior life never fails to move me. I have read this book multiple times. It's well worth it.
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Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World
- By: Jack Weatherford
- Narrated by: Jonathan Davis, Jack Weatherford
- Length: 14 hrs and 20 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 20,122
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 16,644
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 16,640
The Mongol army led by Genghis Khan subjugated more lands and people in 25 years than the Romans did in 400. In nearly every country the Mongols conquered, they brought an unprecedented rise in cultural communication, expanded trade, and a blossoming of civilization.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Golden Horde/Platinum Listen
- By Cynthia on 12-11-13
New perspective on old, biased traditional thought
Reviewed: 02-16-18
Would you listen to Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World again? Why?
I would listen again. It has a lot of info on the life and times of the generations of the Khan that would be a pleasure to hear again and absorb.
What other book might you compare Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World to and why?
There were a couple of books on how the Jews affected history and how the Irish saved the world that I've read in the past. I would say this carries a similar theme from a balanced viewpoint.
What about Jonathan Davis and Jack Weatherford ’s performance did you like?
Clear, easy to listen to. Very enjoyable presentation.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
No, there's a lot to absorb. If you listened all at once, I'm sure you'd have to listen again. That probably depends on how much you want to know and how much time you have.
Any additional comments?
Anyone who enjoys new perspectives on history would probably enjoy this book. There are elements explored that were not included in our history books and lessons of the past. These ideas really show how Mongol life affected our current world. Enlightening and mind expanding. If I were writing a paper, this would be an excellent juxtaposition to what has been the traditional historical perspective, and an excellent jumping off point for further research into the subject.
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Cosmos
- A Personal Voyage
- By: Carl Sagan
- Narrated by: LeVar Burton, Seth MacFarlane, Neil deGrasse Tyson, and others
- Length: 14 hrs and 31 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 9,611
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 8,595
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 8,555
Cosmos is one of the bestselling science books of all time. In clear-eyed prose, Sagan reveals a jewel-like blue world inhabited by a life form that is just beginning to discover its own identity and to venture into the vast ocean of space.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Over-acting voice actors
- By John on 11-09-17
- Cosmos
- A Personal Voyage
- By: Carl Sagan
- Narrated by: LeVar Burton, Seth MacFarlane, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Ann Druyan
Soaring journey from nothingness to creation
Reviewed: 02-09-18
What did you like best about this story?
Excellent performance emphasizing Sagan's depth of knowledge and his compelling writing.
Any additional comments?
Interspersed with Sagan's opinions on saving earth, its creatures, and human kind. His intimate knowledge of our space exploration adds to the drama and interest stated throughout the work.
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Excerpts from The Encyclopaedia Britannica
- A Dictionary of Arts, Sciences, Literature and General Information, Eleventh Edition
- By: Various
- Narrated by: full cast
- Length: 13 mins
- Highlights
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 3,724
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 3,399
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Story3.5 out of 5 stars 3,281
Prepare yourself for the ultimate multicast performance. We've gathered many of Audible's most popular narrators to bring to life some of the most extraordinary words ever written. 19 words, in fact, carefully selected and arranged alphabetically as in their original source: the 11th edition of the Encyclopædia Britannica. We created this enlightening journey from AUDIENCE to LITERATURE because you asked for it.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Elation Becomes Disappointment
- By Steven on 04-01-16
- Excerpts from The Encyclopaedia Britannica
- A Dictionary of Arts, Sciences, Literature and General Information, Eleventh Edition
- By: Various
- Narrated by: full cast
Interesting, Entertaining, too short
Reviewed: 01-03-17
Fun romp through a sampling of the encyclopedia's offerings presented with imagination, style, and verve.
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Stuff Matters
- Exploring the Marvelous Materials That Shape Our Man-Made World
- By: Mark Miodownik
- Narrated by: Michael Page
- Length: 6 hrs and 34 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 5,675
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 5,056
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 5,041
Why is glass see-through? What makes elastic stretchy? Why does a paper clip bend? These are the sorts of questions that Mark Miodownik is constantly asking himself. A globally renowned materials scientist, Miodownik has spent his life exploring objects as ordinary as an envelope and as unexpected as concrete cloth, uncovering the fascinating secrets that hold together our physical world.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Surprisingly good
- By D. MacLeod on 01-29-15
- Stuff Matters
- Exploring the Marvelous Materials That Shape Our Man-Made World
- By: Mark Miodownik
- Narrated by: Michael Page
Journey thru the spaces of our material world
Reviewed: 12-30-16
Would you consider the audio edition of Stuff Matters to be better than the print version?
Never having read the book, I can only say how enjoyable this audio book was. Now that it is finished, I want to hear it again to understand what I might have missed.
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Rousseau and Revolution
- The Story of Civilization, Book 10
- By: Will Durant, Ariel Durant
- Narrated by: Stefan Rudnicki
- Length: 57 hrs and 21 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 308
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 262
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Story5 out of 5 stars 264
Rousseau and Revolution, the 10th volume of the Story of Civilization, ranges over a Europe in ferment, but centers on the passionate rebel-philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau, the great exponent of the romantic impulse toward self-exploration and social revolt, who contended with the great rationalist Voltaire for the mind of Europe.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Excellent - A Journey Completed
- By James A. Brannan on 10-17-15
- Rousseau and Revolution
- The Story of Civilization, Book 10
- By: Will Durant, Ariel Durant
- Narrated by: Stefan Rudnicki
Period History well covered
Reviewed: 12-29-16
Where does Rousseau and Revolution rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
I've been on a Durant tear and I love all their work.
Who was your favorite character and why?
They put you into the moment in history with in-depth looks at various aspects of the then current culture and its important people
What about Stefan Rudnicki’s performance did you like?
This man seems to speak multiple languages and his pronunciation is right on
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The Sears Tower
- The History of Chicago's Most Iconic Landmark
- By: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: John Gagnepain
- Length: 1 hr and 26 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 4
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Performance3.5 out of 5 stars 3
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 3
Walking around Chicago today, it's easy to forget about its past as a rural frontier, and that's due in no small part to the way Chicago responded to the Great Fire of 1871. Immediately after the fire, Chicago encouraged inhabitants and architects to build over the ruins, spurring creative architecture with elaborate designs, and architects descended upon the city for the opportunity to rebuild the area.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Love Chicago; love the tower
- By J. Fuge on 12-15-16
- The Sears Tower
- The History of Chicago's Most Iconic Landmark
- By: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: John Gagnepain
Love Chicago; love the tower
Reviewed: 12-15-16
Where does The Sears Tower rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
Filled with snippets of newsworthy note.
What did you like best about this story?
I especially liked the stories behind the scenes of how decisions were made and what was happening during the build and after.
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The Age of Napoleon
- A History of European Civilization from 1789 to 1815: The Story of Civilization, Book 11
- By: Will Durant, Ariel Durant
- Narrated by: Stefan Rudnicki
- Length: 44 hrs and 32 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 445
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 380
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Story5 out of 5 stars 380
The Age of Napoleon, the 11th and final volume of the Story of Civilization, surveys the amazing chain of events that wrenched Europe out of the Enlightenment and into the age of democracy. In this masterful work, listeners will encounter the French Revolution from the storming of the Bastille to the guillotining of the king; and the revolution's leaders - Danton, Desmoulins, Robespierre, and Saint-Just - all cut down by the reign of terror they inaugurated.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A gift to humanity
- By Eric on 01-28-16
- The Age of Napoleon
- A History of European Civilization from 1789 to 1815: The Story of Civilization, Book 11
- By: Will Durant, Ariel Durant
- Narrated by: Stefan Rudnicki
Will and Ariel Never Fail
Reviewed: 12-15-16
What made the experience of listening to The Age of Napoleon the most enjoyable?
This looong history paints scenes encouraging you to step in - feel the tensions, see the people and snapshot moments that made history. The endless research and witty descriptions never fail to inform and amuse.
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Chasing the Last Laugh
- Mark Twain's Raucous and Redemptive Round-the-World Comedy Tour
- By: Richard Zacks
- Narrated by: George Guidall
- Length: 16 hrs and 37 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 107
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 96
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Story4 out of 5 stars 97
“There are two times in a man’s life when he should not speculate,” he wrote. “When he can’t afford it and when he can.” The publishing company Twain owned was failing; his investment in a typesetting device was bleeding red ink. After losing hundreds of thousands of dollars back when a beer cost a nickel, he found himself neck-deep in debt. His heiress wife, Livy, took the setback hard. “I have a perfect horror and heart-sickness over it,” she wrote. “I cannot get away from the feeling that business failure means disgrace.”
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4 out of 5 stars
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The Master Storyteller
- By Jean on 08-16-16
- Chasing the Last Laugh
- Mark Twain's Raucous and Redemptive Round-the-World Comedy Tour
- By: Richard Zacks
- Narrated by: George Guidall
Mark Twain, always good company
Reviewed: 10-16-16
Get to know Mark Twain more completely with this book. Well written; Well read Enjoy
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