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Catch and Kill
- Lies, Spies, and a Conspiracy to Protect Predators
- By: Ronan Farrow
- Narrated by: Ronan Farrow
- Length: 10 hrs and 43 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 19,001
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 16,879
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Story5 out of 5 stars 16,787
In 2017, a routine network television investigation led to a story only whispered about: one of Hollywood’s most powerful producers was a predator, protected by fear, wealth, and a conspiracy of silence. As Farrow drew closer to the truth, shadowy operatives, from high-priced lawyers to elite war-hardened spies, mounted a secret campaign of intimidation, threatening his career, following his every move, and weaponizing an account of abuse in his own family.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Excellent book
- By Jonathan Knodel on 10-16-19
- Catch and Kill
- Lies, Spies, and a Conspiracy to Protect Predators
- By: Ronan Farrow
- Narrated by: Ronan Farrow
Must must must read book.
Reviewed: 02-19-20
You just get hooked to it, so difficult to put it down. Great write-up and awesome narration.
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Can't Hurt Me
- Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds
- By: David Goggins
- Narrated by: David Goggins, Adam Skolnick
- Length: 13 hrs and 37 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 203,573
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 179,795
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Story5 out of 5 stars 179,197
For David Goggins, childhood was a nightmare--poverty, prejudice, and physical abuse colored his days and haunted his nights. But through self-discipline, mental toughness, and hard work, Goggins transformed himself from a depressed, overweight young man with no future into a US Armed Forces icon and one of the world's top endurance athletes. The only man in history to complete elite training as a Navy SEAL, Army Ranger, and Air Force tactical air controller, he went on to set records in numerous endurance events.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Opting for the book instead
- By S David on 12-24-18
- Can't Hurt Me
- Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds
- By: David Goggins
- Narrated by: David Goggins, Adam Skolnick
Inspiration you need if you are feeling down
Reviewed: 09-02-19
It is one of the best and one of the most inspirational books I have read in recent years. For me, it was also one of those listens where I could not put my Airpods down. If you believe that what you become is dependent on your genes and where you are born then this is a must-read book for you. For me, the biggest takeaway was that life is not always meant to give you happiness all the time and we should learn to learn the lessons from our failures and this can only happen if we start owning our failures instead of letting failures own us.
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American Kingpin
- The Epic Hunt for the Criminal Mastermind Behind the Silk Road
- By: Nick Bilton
- Narrated by: Will Damron
- Length: 12 hrs and 14 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 19,743
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 17,788
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Story5 out of 5 stars 17,739
In 2011, a 26-year-old libertarian programmer named Ross Ulbricht launched the ultimate free market: the Silk Road, a clandestine website hosted on the Dark Web where anyone could trade anything - drugs, hacking software, forged passports, counterfeit cash, poisons - free of the government's watchful eye. It wasn't long before the media got wind of the new website where anyone - not just teenagers and weed dealers but terrorists and black hat hackers - could buy and sell contraband detection-free.
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5 out of 5 stars
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An honest portrait of DPR
- By Victor on 05-18-17
- American Kingpin
- The Epic Hunt for the Criminal Mastermind Behind the Silk Road
- By: Nick Bilton
- Narrated by: Will Damron
One of the most thrilling books...
Reviewed: 10-04-17
From start to finish, you will stay in the grip of this book and every chapter will make you more curious about next chapter. One of those books which once started, difficult to put off.
If you have heard any thing about Silkroad or Bitcoin then this is the book for you. And if you have not heard about it then you should definitely read it.
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Angel
- How to Invest in Technology Startups - Timeless Advice from an Angel Investor Who Turned $100,000 into $100,000,000
- By: Jason Calacanis
- Narrated by: Jason Calacanis
- Length: 8 hrs and 19 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,377
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 1,205
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Story5 out of 5 stars 1,205
Over the past 25 years, Jason Calacanis has made a fortune investing in creators, spotting and helping build and fund a number of successful technology start-ups - investments that have earned him tens of millions of dollars. Now, in this enlightening guide that is sure to become the bible for 21st century investors, Calacanis takes potential angels step by step through his proven method of creating massive wealth: start-ups.
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5 out of 5 stars
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This audio book is worth millions!!
- By BRAD on 07-21-17
- Angel
- How to Invest in Technology Startups - Timeless Advice from an Angel Investor Who Turned $100,000 into $100,000,000
- By: Jason Calacanis
- Narrated by: Jason Calacanis
Pot of gold!!
Reviewed: 08-17-17
Would you consider the audio edition of Angel to be better than the print version?
The style and the energy with which Jason has narrated the Angel investing tips, it makes it even more interesting and thrilling to listen to the book.
Who was your favorite character and why?
Has to be Jason.
Which scene was your favorite?
My favorite scene is when Ev Williams and Biz Stone comes to Jason to pitch Twitter and how honestly Jason says to them that their idea is stupid. However, at the end of the chapter, he accepts his 50M mistake and teaches us to not argue on the product but bet on the founder.
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
That being Founder and CEO is one of the most ruthless, dirtiest and yet rewarding job if you can develop a thick skin, move fast, ship products and motivate the team. Also, the book shares one of the most brutal fact that 8 out of 10 startups will fail and it is the home run like Uber which will get you the most returns.
Any additional comments?
Loved each and every chapter of the book. It is a must-read book for not only VCs but for every founder.
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How Not to Die
- Discover the Foods Scientifically Proven to Prevent and Reverse Disease
- By: Michael Greger MD FACLM, Gene Stone
- Narrated by: Michael Greger MD FACLM
- Length: 17 hrs and 36 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 13,522
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 11,847
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Story5 out of 5 stars 11,724
The vast majority of premature deaths can be prevented through simple changes in diet and lifestyle. In How Not to Die, Dr. Michael Greger, the internationally-renowned nutrition expert, physician, and founder of NutritionFacts.org, examines the fifteen top causes of premature death in America-heart disease, various cancers, diabetes, Parkinson's, high blood pressure, and more-and explains how nutritional and lifestyle interventions can sometimes trump prescription pills and other pharmaceutical and surgical approaches, freeing us to live healthier lives.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A stunningly important book
- By Being on 12-29-15
- How Not to Die
- Discover the Foods Scientifically Proven to Prevent and Reverse Disease
- By: Michael Greger MD FACLM, Gene Stone
- Narrated by: Michael Greger MD FACLM
Must read. It will change your life. I wish I had listen this book 20 years ago.
Reviewed: 06-15-16
Must read. It will change your life. I wish I had listen this book 20 years ago.
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Outliers
- The Story of Success
- By: Malcolm Gladwell
- Narrated by: Malcolm Gladwell
- Length: 7 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 49,032
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 37,854
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 37,766
In this stunning audiobook, Malcolm Gladwell takes us on an intellectual journey through the world of "outliers" - the best and the brightest, the most famous, and the most successful. He asks the question: What makes high-achievers different? His answer is that we pay too much attention to what successful people are like, and too little attention to where they are from: That is, their culture, their family, their generation, and the idiosyncratic experiences of their upbringing.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Engaging, but overrated
- By Scott T. Hards on 12-13-08
- Outliers
- The Story of Success
- By: Malcolm Gladwell
- Narrated by: Malcolm Gladwell
Must read
Reviewed: 04-18-16
One of the best books I have ever read. Loved each and every chapter of it.
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Becoming Steve Jobs
- The Evolution of a Reckless Upstart into a Visionary Leader
- By: Brent Schlender, Rick Tetzeli
- Narrated by: George Newbern
- Length: 16 hrs and 21 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 4,863
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 4,195
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 4,185
There have been many books - on a large and small scale - about Steve Jobs, one of the most famous CEOs in history. But this book is different from all the others. Becoming Steve Jobs takes on and breaks down the existing myth and stereotypes about Steve Jobs. The conventional, one-dimensional view of Jobs is that he was half genius, half jerk from youth, an irascible and selfish leader who slighted friends and family alike.
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5 out of 5 stars
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"Design is How it Works" -SJ
- By Cynthia on 03-29-15
- Becoming Steve Jobs
- The Evolution of a Reckless Upstart into a Visionary Leader
- By: Brent Schlender, Rick Tetzeli
- Narrated by: George Newbern
Really good
Reviewed: 04-26-15
Lot of interesting facts which were not present in authorized autobiography. Must read book for all. Just Loved it. Thanks.
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The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
- Powerful Lessons in Personal Change
- By: Stephen R. Covey
- Narrated by: Stephen R. Covey
- Length: 13 hrs and 4 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 39,917
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 31,304
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 31,085
Stephen R. Covey's book, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, has been a top seller for the simple reason that it ignores trends and pop psychology for proven principles of fairness, integrity, honesty, and human dignity. Celebrating its 15th year of helping people solve personal and professional problems, this special anniversary edition includes a new foreword and afterword written by Covey that explore whether the 7 Habits are still relevant and answer some of the most common questions he has received over the past 15 years.
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4 out of 5 stars
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I don't understand these other reviews
- By Scott on 08-29-10
- The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
- Powerful Lessons in Personal Change
- By: Stephen R. Covey
- Narrated by: Stephen R. Covey
Not that great
Reviewed: 01-03-15
Is there anything you would change about this book?
1. No doubt the content of this book is priceless and game changer but for some reason didn't enjoy the audio version of it.
2. Was difficult to pay attention for a long duration.
3. Still you should read this book at least once in your life.
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The Facebook Effect
- The Inside Story of the Company That Is Connecting the World
- By: David Kirkpatrick
- Narrated by: David Kirkpatrick
- Length: 15 hrs and 38 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 689
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 355
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Story4 out of 5 stars 354
In little more than half a decade, Facebook has gone from a dorm-room novelty to a company with 500 million users. It is one of the fastest growing companies in history, an essential part of the social life not only of teenagers but hundreds of millions of adults worldwide. As Facebook spreads around the globe, it creates surprising effects, even becoming instrumental in political protests from Colombia to Iran.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Great history, poor analysis. TERRIBLE recording.
- By Kenneth on 08-22-10
- The Facebook Effect
- The Inside Story of the Company That Is Connecting the World
- By: David Kirkpatrick
- Narrated by: David Kirkpatrick
Nice book
Reviewed: 01-03-15
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
1. If you use Facebook or if you are a fan of Mark Zuckerberg then you should definitely read this book.
2. Initial chapters are the best although book gets little slow towards the end.
3. But still a must read book for all.
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Grain Brain
- The Surprising Truth About Wheat, Carbs, and Sugar - Your Brain's Silent Killers
- By: David Perlmutter, Kristin Loberg
- Narrated by: Peter Ganim
- Length: 9 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 5,494
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 4,753
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 4,726
Renowned neurologist David Perlmutter, MD, blows the lid off a topic that's been buried in medical literature for far too long: carbs are destroying your brain. And not just unhealthy carbs, but even healthy ones like whole grains can cause dementia, ADHD, anxiety, chronic headaches, depression, and much more.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Family history of Alzheimers? Read this!
- By Amazon Customer on 09-19-13
- Grain Brain
- The Surprising Truth About Wheat, Carbs, and Sugar - Your Brain's Silent Killers
- By: David Perlmutter, Kristin Loberg
- Narrated by: Peter Ganim
It will change your life
Reviewed: 01-03-15
What made the experience of listening to Grain Brain the most enjoyable?
Last year when I came to know about LCHF (Low Carb High Fat) diet, I became an immense fan and its immediate follower.
While searching for books on brain science last week, I stumbled upon this pot of gold (first book in the pic) and at that time I was not knowing if there is any correlation between how brain works and our carb intake.
The facts shared by the book on carbs through conducted studies are just staggering. Not only carbs is the reason behind our pot belly but it actually causes more cholesterol than saturated fats.
The thing that sent shiver down my spine is the research which has proven that high carb is the source of all the brain related diseases.
I cannot reiterate enough how harmful high intake of Carbs, Gluten and Fructose can be to our body and brain. And most importantly how critical it is to exercise daily.
We still have a month to start the new year on a healthy note. Grab a copy of this book and do yourself a favor.
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