Mary Joyce phillips
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My Girls
- A Lifetime with Carrie and Debbie
- By: Todd Fisher
- Narrated by: Todd Fisher
- Length: 13 hrs and 13 mins
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In December 2016, the world was shaken by the sudden deaths of Carrie Fisher and her mother Debbie Reynolds, two unspeakable losses. The stunned public turned for solace to Debbie’s only remaining child, Todd Fisher. The son of "America’s Sweethearts" Debbie Reynolds and Eddie Fisher, Todd grew up amid the glamorous wealth and pretense of Hollywood. Thanks to his mother, Todd remained down to earth, his own man, but always close to his cherished mom, and to his sister through her meteoric rise to stardom and her struggle with demons that never diminished her humor, talent, or spirit.
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Detailed & heartfelt tribute
- By Lili on 07-08-18
- My Girls
- A Lifetime with Carrie and Debbie
- By: Todd Fisher
- Narrated by: Todd Fisher
Hollywood.
Reviewed: 06-10-24
Would not recommend this book to anyone. Enjoyed reading it until as most leftist people will do, is bring up Trump. Completely ruined the enjoyment of the book and no, I was not impressed with Carrie Fisher. I guess I’m going to have to be more careful which books I choose from Audible.
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Is Atheism Dead?
- By: Eric Metaxas
- Narrated by: Eric Metaxas
- Length: 16 hrs and 48 mins
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Is Atheism Dead? is an entertaining, impressively wide-ranging, and decidedly provocative answer to that famous 1966 Time cover that itself provocatively asked “Is God Dead?” In a voice that is by turns witty, muscular, and poetic, Metaxas intentionally echoes C. S. Lewis and G. K. Chesterton in cheerfully and logically making his astonishing case, along the way presenting breathtaking - and often withering - new evidence and arguments against the idea of a Creatorless universe.
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A fun but very frustrating listen
- By Chad on 11-01-21
- Is Atheism Dead?
- By: Eric Metaxas
- Narrated by: Eric Metaxas
This book is a game changer.
Reviewed: 09-28-22
I would recommend this book to everyone. It validates the perfection of the Divine plan and the beauty of creation. we are now living in a time where the existence of GOD logically cannot be denied.
I can only say to the author thank you for writing this book.
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Brother & Sister
- A Memoir
- By: Diane Keaton
- Narrated by: Diane Keaton
- Length: 4 hrs and 29 mins
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When they were children in the suburbs of Los Angeles in the 1950s, Diane Keaton and her younger brother, Randy, were best friends and companions: They shared stories at night in their bunk beds; they swam, laughed, dressed up for Halloween. Their mother captured their American-dream childhoods in her diaries, and on camera. But as they grew up, Randy became troubled, then reclusive. By the time he reached adulthood, he was divorced, an alcoholic, a man who couldn't hold on to full-time work - his life a world away from his sister's, and from the rest of their family.
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Beautifully Sad
- By Chad Frontz on 02-06-20
- Brother & Sister
- A Memoir
- By: Diane Keaton
- Narrated by: Diane Keaton
Regrets
Reviewed: 07-26-20
An icon in the movie industry revealing her brothers deep dark secrets all the way to his grave. The frustration of battling between his alcohol dependence and mental illness must’ve been overwhelming. Amazing that she was still able to asend and cultivate a life for herself:This book helps to eradicate the stigma of mental illness. And alcoholism.
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Hidden Valley Road
- Inside the Mind of an American Family
- By: Robert Kolker
- Narrated by: Sean Pratt
- Length: 13 hrs and 8 mins
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Don and Mimi Galvin seemed to be living the American dream. After World War II, Don's work with the Air Force brought them to Colorado, where their 12 children perfectly spanned the baby boom: the oldest born in 1945, the youngest in 1965. In those years, there was an established script for a family like the Galvins—aspiration, hard work, upward mobility, domestic harmony. But behind the scenes was a different story: psychological breakdown, sudden shocking violence, hidden abuse. By the mid-1970s, six of the 10 Galvin boys, one after another, were diagnosed as schizophrenic.
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A story you've never heard before
- By Kelley Cox on 04-19-20
- Hidden Valley Road
- Inside the Mind of an American Family
- By: Robert Kolker
- Narrated by: Sean Pratt
Interesting nonfiction
Reviewed: 04-13-20
This book was quite interesting but very repetitive. What’s the times very difficult to read Because of the devastation of schizophrenia and what it did to that family. The reader was very very good. The story was fascinating.
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City of Girls
- A Novel
- By: Elizabeth Gilbert
- Narrated by: Blair Brown
- Length: 15 hrs and 8 mins
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Beloved author Elizabeth Gilbert returns to fiction with a unique love story set in the New York City theater world during the 1940s. Told from the perspective of an older woman as she looks back on her youth with both pleasure and regret (but mostly pleasure), City of Girls explores themes of female sexuality and promiscuity, as well as the idiosyncrasies of true love. In 1940, nineteen-year-old Vivian Morris has just been kicked out of Vassar College, owing to her lackluster freshman-year performance.
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A strong story
- By Anita Kristensen on 06-08-19
- City of Girls
- A Novel
- By: Elizabeth Gilbert
- Narrated by: Blair Brown
Greatly disappointing.
Reviewed: 02-24-20
I personally would not recommend this book to anyone. I only finished it because I paid for it. Truly a modern fiction book. Definitely leaning towards the leftist view of life. Traditional values out the window.
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The Grass Is Always Greener over the Septic Tank
- By: Erma Bombeck
- Narrated by: Barbara Rosenblat
- Length: 4 hrs and 11 mins
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In The Grass Is Always Greener over the Septic Tank, Bombeck rides the train to the suburbs. In lands like the Suburbian Gems subdivision, settlers from the city brave endless cul-de-sacs and overly helpful insurance salesmen. Picture windows bring new meaning to the term "neighborly". A poorly timed trip to the restroom results in a promotion to Girl Scout Cookie Captain.
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I LOVE THIS!
- By Tracy on 02-24-13
Loved it ...
Reviewed: 10-30-18
Very entertaining. The narrator is fabulous. Irma Bombeck was awesome. Would recommend this audible to anyone.
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A Polaroid Guy in a Snapchat World
- By: David Spade
- Narrated by: David Spade
- Length: 6 hrs and 12 mins
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Written and performed for the Audible experience, Spade’s new comic memoir takes listeners along for the sometimes embarrassing and always hilarious ride of getting older in our fleeting “Snapchat World”.
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Free on Spotify
- By RunnyEggz on 08-12-18
- A Polaroid Guy in a Snapchat World
- By: David Spade
- Narrated by: David Spade
Funny
Reviewed: 08-01-18
This book has to be read by Audible. Spade puts life into his words that he would never get in print. Not a good read for children but great for adults. Glad he didn’t make it political. Loved the Farley voicemail. I am 70 and I still got a kick out of it.
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12 Rules for Life
- An Antidote to Chaos
- By: Jordan B. Peterson, Norman Doidge MD
- Narrated by: Jordan B. Peterson
- Length: 15 hrs and 40 mins
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What does everyone in the modern world need to know? Renowned psychologist Jordan B. Peterson's answer to this most difficult of questions uniquely combines the hard-won truths of ancient tradition with the stunning revelations of cutting-edge scientific research. Humorous, surprising, and informative, Dr. Peterson tells us why skateboarding boys and girls must be left alone, what terrible fate awaits those who criticize too easily, and why you should always pet a cat when you meet one on the street.
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Not Your Average 'Self Help' Book
- By The Bookie on 06-04-18
- 12 Rules for Life
- An Antidote to Chaos
- By: Jordan B. Peterson, Norman Doidge MD
- Narrated by: Jordan B. Peterson
Words of wisdom
Reviewed: 03-31-18
Excellent excellent book for reading. Requires concentration but definitely worth it. Would suggest this book to anyone.
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Lost Connections
- Uncovering the Real Causes of Depression - and the Unexpected Solutions
- By: Johann Hari
- Narrated by: Johann Hari
- Length: 9 hrs and 20 mins
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From the New York Times best-selling author of Chasing the Scream, a radically new way of thinking about depression and anxiety. What really causes depression and anxiety - and how can we really solve them?
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Heartfelt, but not convincing
- By Brett on 03-18-18
- Lost Connections
- Uncovering the Real Causes of Depression - and the Unexpected Solutions
- By: Johann Hari
- Narrated by: Johann Hari
Depression on the increase
Reviewed: 02-20-18
Found this book enlightening. Modern treatment not working. Swallowing a pill not enough to solve inner struggles. Agree with his research and theories on how to stop the cycle of depression and anxiety. So sad to hear his political views thrown in and his criticism of president trump.
Believe me, Donald Trump did not start this cycle of depression. Almost stopped reading this book, but continued on ignoring the negative statements about the president.
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Becoming Grandma
- The Joys and Science of the New Grandparenting
- By: Lesley Stahl
- Narrated by: Lesley Stahl
- Length: 7 hrs and 44 mins
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From one of the country’s most recognizable journalists: How becoming a grandmother transforms a woman’s life. After four decades as a reporter, Lesley Stahl’s most vivid and transformative experience of her life was not covering the White House, interviewing heads of state, or researching stories at 60 Minutes. It was becoming a grandmother. She was hit with a jolt of joy so intense and unexpected, she wanted to “investigate” it - as though it were a news flash.
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Lesley wrote what was in my heart
- By Karen Allison on 02-03-17
- Becoming Grandma
- The Joys and Science of the New Grandparenting
- By: Lesley Stahl
- Narrated by: Lesley Stahl
A guide for grandparenting. Just as DR. Spock gave us his knowledge of raising children so does Lesley stahl .
Reviewed: 08-27-16
Great book. Lesley is right on with understanding of grandparents today. Remarkable insight. So glad I listened to this book. Every grandparent should read this book. And I'm a republican.
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