Lynne Farley
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Ghosted
- An American Story
- By: Nancy French
- Narrated by: Nancy French
- Length: 9 hrs and 56 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 240
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 234
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Story5 out of 5 stars 234
A compelling, thought-provoking memoir about Nancy French's journey from her family's mountain roots to success as a ghostwriter, only to be rejected by her party, church, and community. Ghosted by New York Times bestselling author Nancy French is for all who were alienated by those closest to them and left spiritually and politically homeless.
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5 out of 5 stars
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I Had No Idea This Book Would Be This Good
- By Brian A. on 05-06-24
- Ghosted
- An American Story
- By: Nancy French
- Narrated by: Nancy French
a vulnerable and warm telling
Reviewed: 05-10-24
This is a vulnerable and warm telling of a life guided by God, tho at times from a distance. Nancy’s southern accent adds to her credibility as she captures southern culture and also exposes our national (& christian!) shame in covering up sexual abuse and supporting a predator as President. This is a compelling and entertaining read - I couldn’t put i down.
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Fear and Trembling
- By: Soren Kierkegaard
- Narrated by: Mark Bowen
- Length: 5 hrs and 37 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 3
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 2
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Story5 out of 5 stars 2
Soren Kierkegaard was a Danish philosopher, theologian, and religious author interested in human psychology. He is regarded as a leading pioneer of existentialism and one of the greatest philosophers of the 19th Century.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Profound read~ valuable
- By Lynne Farley on 02-10-24
- Fear and Trembling
- By: Soren Kierkegaard
- Narrated by: Mark Bowen
Profound read~ valuable
Reviewed: 02-10-24
Kierkegaard is beautifully capable of telling stories you thought you knew and requiring a deeper plunge into the possibilities of individual human experience within them... I had to rewind several times to “get it”, partly due to audio format without the text - so of course I got the text alongside as well. That was helpful.
This is Walter Lowrie’s translation, from about 1940. It would be helpful if Audible included this information in Title Details when offering a work not originally written in English.
The reader is clear and precise. I appreciated his calm reading voice.
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The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory
- American Evangelicals in an Age of Extremism
- By: Tim Alberta
- Narrated by: Tim Alberta
- Length: 18 hrs and 16 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 1,656
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 1,550
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Story5 out of 5 stars 1,550
Evangelical Christians are perhaps the most polarizing—and least understood—people living in America today. In his seminal new book, The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory, journalist Tim Alberta, himself a practicing Christian and the son of an evangelical pastor, paints an expansive and profoundly troubling portrait of the American evangelical movement.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Looked forward to this a long time and wasn’t disappointed!
- By Josh Hulbert on 12-08-23
- The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory
- American Evangelicals in an Age of Extremism
- By: Tim Alberta
- Narrated by: Tim Alberta
Important history still unfolding
Reviewed: 12-21-23
Tim Alberta has written a thorough study of what in the world has happened to evangelicals. They have fallen into heresy, he argues, in putting party over faith. In a few short years they have become known for an angry partisanship rather than a humble walk with Jesus. Jesus, we may recall, refused the political power that his own people thought he was there to help them reclaim.
It is in places a difficult, heart-rending, and even frightening read, and yet it is also marked by hope that comes through in the stories of those who are still trying to find and live the truth of the gospel.
Thank you, Tim Alberta!
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A Farewell to Arms
- By: Ernest Hemingway
- Narrated by: John Slattery
- Length: 8 hrs and 32 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 7,062
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 6,023
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 5,994
The best American novel to emerge from World War I, A Farewell to Arms is the unforgettable story of an American ambulance driver on the Italian front and his passion for a beautiful English nurse.
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5 out of 5 stars
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This is not unabridged
- By Valerian on 06-17-11
- A Farewell to Arms
- By: Ernest Hemingway
- Narrated by: John Slattery
Perfect reader for this book!
Reviewed: 12-06-22
This is Hemingway’s first “bestseller” and it put him on the map - John Slattery is the perfect reader as he truly inhabits the character of Frederic Henry, plus all the other wonderful characters. It is a moving story of love, friendship, and chaos during wartime, and sadly still resonates. Excellent reading of this classic novel~
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That Hideous Strength
- Ransom Trilogy, Book 3
- By: C. S. Lewis
- Narrated by: Geoffrey Howard
- Length: 14 hrs and 12 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 6,023
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 5,187
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 5,190
In this, the final book in C.S. Lewis's acclaimed Space Trilogy, which includes Out of the Silent Planet and Perelandra, That Hideous Strength concludes the adventures of the matchless Dr. Ransom.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Awesome
- By Stephanie on 06-10-07
- That Hideous Strength
- Ransom Trilogy, Book 3
- By: C. S. Lewis
- Narrated by: Geoffrey Howard
Excellent narrator!
Reviewed: 04-08-22
What a fantastic conclusion to the Space Trilogy - and indeed a timely read just now. Geoffrey Howard is a talented narrator - he inhabits each character using a wide range of voices and English dialects. I thoroughly enjoyed this reading.
And Lewis - what an incredible story teller. I LOVE his use of language and his many nods to history and literature, especially from his specialty with the Medievals.
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Disloyal: A Memoir
- The True Story of the Former Personal Attorney to President Donald J. Trump
- By: Michael Cohen
- Narrated by: Robert Petkoff
- Length: 11 hrs and 50 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 8,700
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 7,409
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 7,364
Once Donald Trump’s fiercest surrogate, closest confidant, and staunchest defender, Michael Cohen knows where the skeletons are buried. This is the most devastating business and political horror story of the century. As Trump’s lawyer and “fixer”, Cohen not only witnessed firsthand but was also an active participant in the inner workings of Trump’s business empire, political campaign, and presidential administration.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Amazing Story
- By Krish on 09-09-20
- Disloyal: A Memoir
- The True Story of the Former Personal Attorney to President Donald J. Trump
- By: Michael Cohen
- Narrated by: Robert Petkoff
Important background
Reviewed: 09-14-20
This provides important background to the deception and sham that the Donald Trump presidency is. I wish every voter could read it before November 3. Our republic and the rule of law is at stake. Please VOTE BIDEN.
My only critique on the performance is that the reader did not have a Long Island accent, which I anticipated, since it is Michael Cohen‘s story! 😀
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Hannah Coulter
- A Novel
- By: Wendell Berry
- Narrated by: Susan Denaker
- Length: 8 hrs and 2 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 751
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 660
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 661
"Ignorant boys killing each other," is just about all Nathan Coulter would tell his wife about the Battle of Okinawa in the spring of 1945. Life carried on for the community of Port William, Kentucky, as some boys returned from the war while the lives of others were mourned. In her seventies, Nathan's wife, Hannah, now has time to tell of the years since the war.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Wendell Berry Needs no "Help"
- By E. Pearson on 10-21-11
- Hannah Coulter
- A Novel
- By: Wendell Berry
- Narrated by: Susan Denaker
A Breath of Fresh Air
Reviewed: 04-25-20
This book is a lovely portrait of a simpler life, but not a simple, carefree one. It is a life of hard work and deep love for a place and its people, the “membership” of Port William. Susan Denaker’s dialect and reading style is perfect for a woman from rural Kentucky like Hannah Coulter. This work refreshed and revived me during a difficult time.
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The Body Keeps the Score
- Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma
- By: Bessel A. van der Kolk
- Narrated by: Sean Pratt
- Length: 16 hrs and 17 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 13,591
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 11,553
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Story5 out of 5 stars 11,407
In The Body Keeps the Score, Bessel van der Kolk transforms our understanding of traumatic stress, revealing how it literally rearranges the brain’s wiring - specifically areas dedicated to pleasure, engagement, control, and trust. He shows how these areas can be reactivated through innovative treatments including neuro feedback, mindfulness techniques, play, yoga, and other therapies.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Unbelievably clear and Life Changing
- By colleen geis on 05-06-15
- The Body Keeps the Score
- Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma
- By: Bessel A. van der Kolk
- Narrated by: Sean Pratt
missing pages!
Reviewed: 01-17-17
I found that pages 76-78, the section entitled "Ivan Pavlov and the Instinct of Purpose," have been omitted from the Audible version. This book is an excellent resource for anyone working with trauma and recovery. The missing pages concerns me in terms of the reliability of Audible audiobooks..... and I love Audible!
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