Lyndsey Allender
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The Launch
- Stardust Beach Book One
- By: Stephanie Taylor
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 7 hrs and 13 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall3.5 out of 5 stars 20
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Performance2 out of 5 stars 20
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Story3.5 out of 5 stars 20
1963. Cape Kennedy, Florida. The world is watching the skies— but five women are fighting battles no one sees. When Josephine Booker’s husband is chosen for NASA’s elite astronaut program, she leaves behind snowy Minnesota for a life of sunshine, press conferences, and expectations she never asked for. In Stardust Beach—a brand-new town built to support the space race—Jo is expected to be the perfect wife, mother, and symbol of American grace. But behind the smiles and poolside interviews, her marriage is quietly cracking under the pressure. The danger isn’t just in space. ...
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1 out of 5 stars
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Terrible AI reading
- By Charlotte Jarrett on 06-12-25
- The Launch
- Stardust Beach Book One
- By: Stephanie Taylor
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
Nostalgic Setting; Intriguing Characters
Reviewed: 11-09-24
I’m SO excited for this new series from Taylor! The time period is new territory for her and it did not disappoint. I loved hearing and imagining all the 60s family goings-on with this seeming classic family that’s more complex than they appear. It’s my first-ever AI-voiced listen and it was incredibly good! Not perfect, but solid inflection and pronunciation.
I’m starting book 2 just as soon as I’m done typing here….
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The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind
- Creating Currents of Electricity and Hope
- By: William Kamkwamba, Bryan Mealer
- Narrated by: Chike Johnson
- Length: 10 hrs and 4 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 972
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 781
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 783
Here is the remarkable story about human inventiveness and its power to overcome crippling adversity. The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind will inspire anyone who doubts the power of one individual's ability to change his community and better the lives of those around him.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Inspirational Story for TED Talk Fans
- By Heather on 08-07-18
- The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind
- Creating Currents of Electricity and Hope
- By: William Kamkwamba, Bryan Mealer
- Narrated by: Chike Johnson
Great narrator
Reviewed: 05-15-24
The first third of the book was very hard to get in to.
Once he started building, I found it easier to follow.
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