Tawnya J. Luke
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Willie Nelson's Letters to America
- By: Willie Nelson, Turk Pipkin - contributor
- Narrated by: Turk Pipkin
- Length: 3 hrs and 6 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 180
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 154
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 155
From his opening letter “Dear America” to his “Dear Willie” epilogue, Willie digs deep into his heart and soul—and his music catalog—to lift us up in difficult times, and to remind us of the endless promise and continuous obligations of all Americans—to themselves, to one another, and to their nation.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Like having a beer with the redheaded stranger
- By Kindle Customer on 08-08-21
- Willie Nelson's Letters to America
- By: Willie Nelson, Turk Pipkin - contributor
- Narrated by: Turk Pipkin
Just Listen
Reviewed: 07-04-21
loved it from the first word to the last. Willie Nelson is an American treasure. I can't wait to listen again and again. He and I don't know each other, but we sure agree on much. Listen with an open mind. Let the words and opinions ferment for a bit. See if you can agree as well.
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The Four Agreements
- By: don Miguel Ruiz
- Narrated by: Peter Coyote
- Length: 2 hrs and 31 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 60,491
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 49,805
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 49,540
In The Four Agreements, don Miguel Ruiz reveals the source of self-limiting beliefs that rob us of joy and create needless suffering. Based on ancient Toltec wisdom, the The Four Agreements offer a powerful code of conduct that can rapidly transform our lives to a new experience of freedom, true happiness, and love.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Incredible!!!
- By R. Baker on 05-25-05
- The Four Agreements
- By: don Miguel Ruiz
- Narrated by: Peter Coyote
Disregard The Negative Comments
Reviewed: 12-24-20
I've never been one to let someone else dictate what I should or shouldn't do. Negative reviews tell me I need to hear this because they didn't get it. I'm so glad I wasn't limited by their shortcoming.
Mr. Ruiz is giving great information. If, as some reviewers claimed, this is all "common sense" then why, pray tell, are we living in chaos, hate, violence and un-common sense? In case you haven't been paying attention the last four decades, common sense is no longer common.
Mr. Ruiz is passing out gold star information. Listen or read it. Let it simmer in your soul. Once it is heard by your ears and heart it is extremely freeing. I had that "DUH!" moment more than once. Yes, this seems so simple it should be common sense. It isn't. It is deep and entrenching even though it's simple. Do yourself and those around you in society a favor: listen more than once. This wonderful book is short and a quick listen. Let it change your preconceived notions and make each of us more loving, accepting and joyful. Find your hope and find your smile again.
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The Confederacy: Truth and Reconciliation
- Words + Music, Vol. 7
- By: T Bone Burnett
- Narrated by: T Bone Burnett
- Length: 1 hr and 37 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,243
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,124
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,116
Legendary Grammy Award-winning producer and towering musical icon T Bone Burnett speaks plainly, which is all the more reason why his stunning new Words + Music, The Confederacy: Truth and Reconciliation, lands with such force. And his songs, delivered straight from the heart, carry with them the weight of unvarnished truth and the wisdom he’s gathered from a lifetime.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Preaching to the choir
- By robert on 10-06-20
- The Confederacy: Truth and Reconciliation
- Words + Music, Vol. 7
- By: T Bone Burnett
- Narrated by: T Bone Burnett
Excellent
Reviewed: 09-27-20
Wise, wise words for those receptive to the message. Mr. Burnett is, and has been, an American observer for more than 60 years. His wisdom is offered here for all who will accept it.
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Defining Moments in Black History
- Reading Between the Lies
- By: Dick Gregory
- Narrated by: James Shippy
- Length: 7 hrs and 37 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 4,009
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 3,482
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 3,483
With his trademark acerbic wit, incisive humor, and infectious paranoia, one of our foremost comedians and most politically engaged civil rights activists looks back at 100 key events from the complicated history of Black America. Defining Moments in Black History is an essential, no-holds-bar history lesson that will provoke, enlighten, and entertain.
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3 out of 5 stars
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How we see the world matters to how we tell storie
- By Adam Shields on 10-03-18
- Defining Moments in Black History
- Reading Between the Lies
- By: Dick Gregory
- Narrated by: James Shippy
WOW
Reviewed: 07-14-18
Dick Gregory is a little before my time, but I remember him. I had no idea this unassuming man, in my experience, had such a wonderfully interesting life! His experiences alone brought tears to my eyes and anger to my heart. His philosophies and his research completely blew my mind. I'll admit I felt small and stupid as he revealed the black history I, as a white person, had never been privy to. I was disgusted with America. I was disgusted with nationalism. I am disgusted by the repeated lie of white supremacy. Dick Gregory's book is a must read for every person on the planet! It should be required reading in all high schools. History, as it is being white washed and taught to our youth, is a lie. The victor writes history. Don't let them win.
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The Other America - A Speech from The Radical King (Free)
- By: Cornel West - editor, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
- Narrated by: Wanda Sykes
- Length: 25 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 3,707
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 3,230
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Story5 out of 5 stars 3,207
In a rousing speech on race, poverty, and economic justice - given less than a year before his assassination - Martin Luther King Jr. drives home the mission behind his Poor People's Campaign. It is a clear-eyed look at the disparity of wealth in America, what it means for people of all colors - and a message of inspiration dedicated to the power of the people.
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5 out of 5 stars
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My first audible experience, and the best!!!
- By Michael Lane on 02-09-18
Eye Opening
Reviewed: 02-03-18
I love Wanda Sykes. That was foremost why I listened to this speech.
I consider myself a SJW. I have stood up for equal rights since 1983. I was 13 years old. I thought I had open eyes on the injustices of a country rigged against anyone not white. The language the Reverend uses is cunningly explosive and hit me hard in my heart and soul. What I thought I knew was merely a dusting. The good Reverend enlightened my spirit on the complete power of a spoken word sans violence. Violence is a weak person's tool. I am awed and humbled by his speech. I hope everyone who has the ability will listen and take his words to heart.
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Great Mythologies of the World
- By: The Great Courses, Grant L. Voth, Julius H. Bailey, and others
- Narrated by: Grant L. Voth, Julius H. Bailey, Kathryn McClymond, and others
- Length: 31 hrs and 36 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 3,226
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 2,790
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 2,765
The deep-seated origins and wide-reaching lessons of ancient myths built the foundation for our modern legacies. Explore the mythologies of Europe, the Americas, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. Learn what makes these stories so important, distinctive, and able to withstand the test of time. Discover how, despite geographical implausibilities, many myths from across the oceans share themes, morals, and archetypes.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Three Fantastic Lecturers, + one iffy one.
- By Christopher on 12-03-15
Thoroughly Enjoyable
Reviewed: 06-30-17
I have binged this lecture series for the past few days! I have not been disappointed in the least. So many mythologies! I don't know how we've arrived at such a poor excuse with Christianity!
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The History of White People
- By: Nell Irvin Painter
- Narrated by: Allyson Johnson
- Length: 14 hrs and 9 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 897
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 776
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 774
A mind-expanding and myth-destroying exploration of notions of white race—not merely a skin color but also a signal of power, prestige, and beauty to be withheld and granted selectively. Ever since the Enlightenment, race theory and its inevitable partner, racism, have followed a crooked road, constructed by dominant peoples to justify their domination of others. Filling a huge gap in historical literature that long focused on the non-white, eminent historian Nell Irvin Painter guides us through more than two thousand years of Western civilization, tracing not only the invention of the idea of race but also the frequent worship of “whiteness” for economic, social, scientific, and political ends.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Destroys the myth that race is about skin color
- By Emily L. on 08-25-14
- The History of White People
- By: Nell Irvin Painter
- Narrated by: Allyson Johnson
Boring Reader
Reviewed: 06-30-17
The information is droll. The reader sounds mechanical. The subject matter is sad and alarming. It makes no sense to me that so much harm has come from so many man-made constructs.
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Great Minds of the Eastern Intellectual Tradition
- By: Grant Hardy, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Grant Hardy
- Length: 18 hrs and 36 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,096
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 959
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 946
Western philosophy is a vast intellectual tradition, the product of thousands of years of revolutionary thought built up by a rich collection of brilliant minds. But to understand the Western intellectual tradition is to get only half the story. The Eastern intellectual tradition has made just as important a contribution-and is also the product of thousands of years of cumulative thought by a distinct group of brilliant thinkers. Their ideas demonstrate wholly different ways of approaching and solving the same fundamental issues that concerned the West's greatest thinkers, such as . the existence of God; . the meaning of life; and. the nature of truth and reality.This epic and comprehensive 36-lecture examination of the East's most influential philosophers and thinkers-from a much-honored teacher and scholar-offers a thought-provoking look at the surprising connections and differences between East and West. By introducing you to the people-including The Buddha, Ashoka, Prince Shotoku, Confucius, and Gandhi-responsible for molding Asian philosophy and for giving birth to a wide variety of spiritual and ideological systems, it will strengthen your knowledge of cultures that play increasingly important roles in our globalized 21st-century world.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Not what I expected
- By John on 11-06-14
I loved it!
Reviewed: 06-30-17
Grant Hardy is a great lecturist! I love listening to his course. It is fun and not dreary. I can listen over and over again!
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Privacy, Property, and Free Speech: Law and the Constitution in the 21st Century
- By: Jeffrey Rosen, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Jeffrey Rosen
- Length: 12 hrs
- Original Recording
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 584
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 511
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 509
Although the courts have struggled to balance the interests of individuals, businesses, and law enforcement, the proliferation of intrusive new technologies puts many of our presumed freedoms in legal limbo. For instance, it's not hard to envision a day when websites such as Facebook or Google Maps introduce a feature that allows real-time tracking of anyone you want, based on face-recognition software and ubiquitous live video feeds.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Biased Expertise
- By TJ Peterson on 12-31-15
Eye-opening!
Reviewed: 06-30-17
I loved every second of this lecture series! The information given on the founders was my favorite part. I really am clueless about law. Needless to say, this is a course I have listened to several times this week!
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The Skeptic's Guide to American History
- By: Mark A. Stoler, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Mark A. Stoler
- Length: 12 hrs and 1 min
- Original Recording
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 5,067
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 4,454
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 4,410
To take a skeptical approach to American history is not to dabble in imaginative conspiracy theories; rather, it's to reframe your understanding of this great nation's past and actually strengthen your appreciation for what makes American history such a fascinating chapter in the larger story of Western civilization. And in this bold 24-lecture series, you can do just that.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Skeptical but Not Cynical
- By Ark1836 on 11-20-15
- The Skeptic's Guide to American History
- By: Mark A. Stoler, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Mark A. Stoler
I was amazed
Reviewed: 06-30-17
I really felt I was pretty history savvy. I was amazed at how much I did not know. I was more amazed at what I was taught wrong.
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