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Anne Frank Remembered
- By: Miep Gies, Alison Leslie Gold
- Narrated by: Barbara Rosenblat
- Length: 9 hrs and 9 mins
- Unabridged
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For more than two years, Miep Gies and her husband helped hide the Franks from the Nazis. Like thousands of unsung heroes of the Holocaust, they risked their lives each day to bring food, news, and emotional support to the victims. From her own remarkable childhood as a World War I refugee to the moment she places a small, red-orange, checkered diary -- Anne's legacy -- in Otto Frank's hands, Miep Gies remembers her days with simple honesty and shattering clarity.
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A Fast Reading Could-Not-Put-It-Down book
- By Starlet on 03-07-10
- Anne Frank Remembered
- By: Miep Gies, Alison Leslie Gold
- Narrated by: Barbara Rosenblat
The Story Behind the Story - #WorldWarII
Reviewed: 11-11-18
Miep Gies and Alison Leslie Gold have created a beautiful, but heartbreaking story of how the Nazi occupation of the Netherlands affected the lives of those caught there. They bring everyday events in the 1930-40's alive - for example, it was fascinating to learn how everyone rode bicycles everywhere and all year long. They give an inside look at what normal people were doing in that time period. It is a story of friendships, love and the cruelty of wartime to innocent civilians. Miep Gies was a loyal employee of Mr. Frank and became a close friend of his family. She and her husband, along with a few other friends took it upon themselves to support the Franks in hiding and attempt to keep them safe. The hardships that they endured along with the horrible treatment of the Jews is a true testament to the strength of wartime survival. It was a fascinating biography.
#Tagsgiving #Sweepstakes
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Winter Garden
- By: Kristin Hannah
- Narrated by: Susan Ericksen
- Length: 14 hrs and 38 mins
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Meredith and Nina Whitson are as different as sisters can be. One stayed at home to raise her children and manage the family apple orchard; the other followed a dream and traveled the world to become a famous photojournalist. But when their beloved father falls ill, Meredith and Nina find themselves together again, standing alongside their cold, disapproving mother, Anya, who even now, offers no comfort to her daughters.
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I thought I made a mistake
- By A. Musser on 11-29-17
- Winter Garden
- By: Kristin Hannah
- Narrated by: Susan Ericksen
A dark but spellbinding story!
Reviewed: 08-06-18
As a student of Russian history, I found this story to be intriguing. The main character is the aging mother and her daughters quest to understand her. Gradually the mother's past in communist Russia becomes known and explains her strange behavior. In addition, I loved the setting of the northwest US and the apple industry. It was all very different and captivating. It wasn't a happy story until the end, but the journey was worth the sadness.
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The Last Mile
- By: David Baldacci
- Narrated by: Kyf Brewer, Orlagh Cassidy
- Length: 11 hrs and 49 mins
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Following Memory Man, number-one NYT best-selling author David Baldacci returns with his next thriller featuring detective Amos Decker.
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So, what happened to Ron McLarty?
- By Wayne on 04-19-16
- The Last Mile
- By: David Baldacci
- Narrated by: Kyf Brewer, Orlagh Cassidy
Riveting!
Reviewed: 08-06-18
I couldn't stop listening as this classic Baldacci mystery unfolded. I love the "memory man" character and his interaction with the other major players. His unique condition that leads to great crime solving skills is fascinating. This story gives you a inside look at the death penalty and complications that occur in those cases.
I highly recommend this one!
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Little Fires Everywhere
- By: Celeste Ng
- Narrated by: Jennifer Lim
- Length: 11 hrs and 27 mins
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In Shaker Heights, a placid, progressive suburb of Cleveland, everything is planned - from the layout of the winding roads to the colors of the houses to the successful lives its residents will go on to lead. And no one embodies this spirit more than Elena Richardson, whose guiding principle is playing by the rules. Enter Mia Warren - an enigmatic artist and single mother - who arrives in this idyllic bubble with her teenage daughter, Pearl, and rents a house from the Richardsons.
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Boring and Drawn Out!!!
- By M. Ryder on 10-05-17
- Little Fires Everywhere
- By: Celeste Ng
- Narrated by: Jennifer Lim
Intriguing Story
Reviewed: 08-06-18
What appears to be a simple story of a wealthy family in a planned community in Ohio, becomes a "wake up" call when they rent to Mia and her daughter, Pearl. Mia is a classic starving artist and as her history unfolds, it becomes evident that what you see on the surface is far from the actual truth! The comparison of the two mothers - Mrs. Richardson, the wealthy landlord, and Mia, the struggling artist/tenant/employee is a real lesson in parenting & life skills The friendships that develop between their children is also a fascinating look at teenagers and their needs.
I highly recommend this book. I couldn't stop listening to it!
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