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Andrew Jackson and the Miracle of New Orleans
- The Battle That Shaped America's Destiny
- By: Brian Kilmeade, Don Yaeger
- Narrated by: Brian Kilmeade
- Length: 5 hrs and 45 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,858
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,650
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,644
When the British fought the young United States during the War of 1812, they knew that taking the mouth of the Mississippi River was the key to crippling their former colony. Capturing the city of New Orleans and stopping trade up the river sounded like a simple task - New Orleans was far away from Washington, out of sight and out of mind for the politicians. What the British didn't count on was the power of General Andrew Jackson.
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5 out of 5 stars
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This was new to me War 1812
- By Suz on 10-27-17
- Andrew Jackson and the Miracle of New Orleans
- The Battle That Shaped America's Destiny
- By: Brian Kilmeade, Don Yaeger
- Narrated by: Brian Kilmeade
Buy in print if feel the need to read this book
Reviewed: 01-02-21
I was very excited to see this book. Andrew Jackson has always been of interest to me. So I didn't bother to read the reviews. What would have been a highly interesting story was ruined by the obnoxiousness of the author reading his book. I didn't make it more than 15 minutes. While there might be aspects of Jackson's life that would give him the title of hero, I know that he didn't live a life without blemish and within the time I lost listening to the pompous attitude of the author reading his book, could lead a reader to think that Jackson is blameless. If you really want to know what is said in this book, buy it in print. I, however, will find another author that wrote about Jackson and the War of 1812.
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Ruby Ridge and Waco
- The History and Legacy of the Federal Government's Notorious Sieges of the Weaver Family and Branch Davidians
- By: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Scott Clem
- Length: 2 hrs and 14 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall3 out of 5 stars 41
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Performance3.5 out of 5 stars 36
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Story3 out of 5 stars 35
In the summer of 1992, federal agents surrounded a few acres of land isolated in Ruby Ridge, Idaho, where Randy Weaver, his wife Vicki, his 14 year old son Samuel, and his three young daughters were staying. Weaver was a former Green Beret who had come to the attention of the ATF and other federal agencies for a number of reasons, including associations with white supremacist groups and the possession of illegal shotguns.
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2 out of 5 stars
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This book is a Government Cover-up!
- By Anonymous User on 01-27-20
- Ruby Ridge and Waco
- The History and Legacy of the Federal Government's Notorious Sieges of the Weaver Family and Branch Davidians
- By: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Scott Clem
Decent overview
Reviewed: 04-18-19
I didn't care for the narrator, but good stuff, dry material but a nice overview.
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They Do It with Mirrors
- A Miss Marple Mystery
- By: Agatha Christie
- Narrated by: Emilia Fox
- Length: 6 hrs and 35 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 506
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 474
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 471
Miss Marple senses danger when she visits a friend living in Stoneygates, a rehabilitation center for delinquents. Her fears are confirmed when someone shoots at the administrator. Although he is not injured, a mysterious visitor is less fortunate - shot dead simultaneously in another part of the building. Pure coincidence? Miss Marple thinks not, and must use all her cunning to solve the riddle of the stranger's visit...and his murder.
This title was previously published as Murder with Mirrors.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Classic Christie & a Cringe Worthy Southern Accent
- By Heidi on 04-28-15
- They Do It with Mirrors
- A Miss Marple Mystery
- By: Agatha Christie
- Narrated by: Emilia Fox
Wonderful as always
Reviewed: 09-04-18
Agatha Christie is a wonderful author. I can and do listen and read her books over and over. If you are looking for easy reads look no further
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The March of Folly
- From Troy to Vietnam
- By: Barbara W. Tuchman
- Narrated by: Wanda McCaddon
- Length: 17 hrs and 53 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 710
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 535
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 531
In The March of Folly, two-time Pulitzer Prize winning historian Barbara Tuchman tackles the pervasive presence of folly in governments through the ages. Defining folly as the pursuit by governments of policies contrary to their own interests, despite the availability of feasible alternatives, Tuchman details four decisive turning points in history that illustrate the very heights of folly in government.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Tuchman surprises me...
- By Plimtuna on 09-24-09
- The March of Folly
- From Troy to Vietnam
- By: Barbara W. Tuchman
- Narrated by: Wanda McCaddon
For History Lovers
Reviewed: 07-18-18
I was recommended this book for the Vietnam portion. This book will provide a greater understanding for the history behind why we were there. Great for history buffs.
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The Hangman's Daughter
- A Hangman's Daughter Tale, Book 1
- By: Oliver Pötzsch, Lee Chadeayne - translator
- Narrated by: Grover Gardner
- Length: 12 hrs and 57 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 5,069
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 4,459
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Story4 out of 5 stars 4,455
Germany, 1660: When a dying boy is pulled from the river with a mark crudely tattooed on his shoulder, hangman Jakob Kuisl is called upon to investigate whether witchcraft is at play in his small Bavarian town. Whispers and dark memories of witch trials and the women burned at the stake just seventy years earlier still haunt the streets of Schongau.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Great but graphic
- By Margaret on 07-14-13
- The Hangman's Daughter
- A Hangman's Daughter Tale, Book 1
- By: Oliver Pötzsch, Lee Chadeayne - translator
- Narrated by: Grover Gardner
Not what I expected
Reviewed: 12-08-17
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
Yes, but only to the right friend
What other book might you compare The Hangman's Daughter to and why?
I cannot think of a book to compare this one with.
What about Grover Gardner’s performance did you like?
Gardner's performance was magnificent. He did well with the German pronunciation of names and places.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
No
Any additional comments?
I did not realize that this was historical fiction nor dealt with "witchcraft" I was pleasantly surprise by how much I enjoyed this book. I chose it on a sale because it sounded interestingly. I love it when I am presently surprised by books.
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For Whom the Bell Tolls
- By: Ernest Hemingway
- Narrated by: Campbell Scott
- Length: 16 hrs and 17 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 9,503
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 7,921
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 7,920
In 1937, Ernest Hemingway traveled to Spain to cover the civil war there for the North American Newspaper Alliance. Three years later he completed the greatest novel to emerge from "the good fight", For Whom the Bell Tolls.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Don't "Clean Up" Hemingway
- By John W. Aldis, MD on 08-13-09
- For Whom the Bell Tolls
- By: Ernest Hemingway
- Narrated by: Campbell Scott
lacking
Reviewed: 08-05-17
I had high hopes for this book and was disappointed. Took to long to blow the bridge. And the ending took to long. Nothing like a 15 minute death scene.
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