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The Envoy
- The Epic Rescue of the Last Jews of Europe in the Desperate Closing Months of World War II
- By: Alex Kershaw
- Narrated by: Tim Campbell
- Length: 7 hrs and 1 min
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 6
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 5
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Story5 out of 5 stars 5
December 1944. Soviet and German troops fight from house to house in the shattered, corpse-strewn suburbs of Budapest. Crazed Hungarian fascists join with die-hard Nazis to slaughter Jews day and night, turning the Danube blood-red. In less than six months, thirty-eight-year-old SS Colonel Adolf Eichmann has sent over half a million Hungarians to the gas chambers in Auschwitz. Now all that prevents him from liquidating Europe's last Jewish ghetto is an unarmed Swedish diplomatic envoy named Raoul Wallenberg.
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5 out of 5 stars
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What a magnificent man Raul Wallenberg was.
- By Alan Ganderson on 06-03-25
- The Envoy
- The Epic Rescue of the Last Jews of Europe in the Desperate Closing Months of World War II
- By: Alex Kershaw
- Narrated by: Tim Campbell
heroism and tragedy
Reviewed: 05-28-25
great narration of a still widely unknown true story that needs to be told in our day and age
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Patton's Prayer
- A True Story of Courage, Faith, and Victory in World War II
- By: Alex Kershaw
- Narrated by: Rob Shapiro
- Length: 7 hrs and 49 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 115
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 110
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Story5 out of 5 stars 110
General George Patton needed a miracle. In December 1944, the Allies found themselves stuck. Rain had plagued the troops daily since September, turning roads into rivers of muck, slowing trucks and tanks to a crawl. A thick ceiling of clouds had grounded American warplanes, allowing the Germans to reinforce. The sprint to Berlin had become a muddy, bloody stalemate, costing thousands of American lives. Patton seethed, desperate for some change, any change, in the weather.
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5 out of 5 stars
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The Patton story you need to hear.
- By Norm Brock on 06-11-24
- Patton's Prayer
- A True Story of Courage, Faith, and Victory in World War II
- By: Alex Kershaw
- Narrated by: Rob Shapiro
Pattons faith
Reviewed: 01-12-25
the insights into the military politics were interesting. Good book for history and WW 2 buffs.
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The Demon of Unrest
- A Saga of Hubris, Heartbreak, and Heroism at the Dawn of the Civil War
- By: Erik Larson
- Narrated by: Will Patton, Erik Larson
- Length: 17 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 2,842
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 2,585
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 2,585
On November 6, 1860, Abraham Lincoln became the fluky victor in a tight race for president. The country was bitterly at odds; Southern extremists were moving ever closer to destroying the Union, with one state after another seceding and Lincoln powerless to stop them. Slavery fueled the conflict, but somehow the passions of North and South came to focus on a lonely federal fortress in Charleston Harbor: Fort Sumter.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Vividly Told History of the Start of the Civil War
- By WLC on 05-01-24
- The Demon of Unrest
- A Saga of Hubris, Heartbreak, and Heroism at the Dawn of the Civil War
- By: Erik Larson
- Narrated by: Will Patton, Erik Larson
important history for All Americans
Reviewed: 07-21-24
enlightens further the depth of evil and astounding hypocrisy of slave states. At times tedious but ultimately worth the effort. A story all Americans should understand - and very relevant today
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Brave Companions
- Portraits in History
- By: David McCullough
- Narrated by: David McCullough
- Length: 11 hrs and 19 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,611
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,408
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,386
The best-selling author of Truman and John Adams, David McCullough has written profiles of exceptional men and women past and present who have not only shaped the course of history or changed how we see the world but whose stories express much that is timeless about the human condition. Here are Alexander von Humboldt, whose epic explorations of South America surpassed the Lewis and Clark expedition; Harriet Beecher Stowe, "the little woman who made the big war”....
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2 out of 5 stars
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I USUALLY LOVE THIS GUY
- By Randall on 01-28-19
- Brave Companions
- Portraits in History
- By: David McCullough
- Narrated by: David McCullough
Tedious
Reviewed: 03-28-23
The least of his great books in my humble opinion. Not as compelling as I’ve come to expect from his amazing work.
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An Ugly Truth
- Inside Facebook’s Battle for Domination
- By: Sheera Frenkel, Cecilia Kang
- Narrated by: Sheera Frenkel, Cecilia Kang, Holter Graham
- Length: 10 hrs and 31 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 632
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 530
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 527
Once one of Silicon Valley’s greatest success stories, Facebook has been under constant fire for the past five years, roiled by controversies and crises. It turns out that while the tech giant was connecting the world, they were also mishandling users’ data, spreading fake news, and amplifying dangerous, polarizing hate speech.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Juicy and well researched
- By Jacki C on 07-13-21
- An Ugly Truth
- Inside Facebook’s Battle for Domination
- By: Sheera Frenkel, Cecilia Kang
- Narrated by: Sheera Frenkel, Cecilia Kang, Holter Graham
Consequences of Serving 2 Masters
Reviewed: 11-16-21
All monopolies have the power to serve for good or evil. Those who lead them must understand that fact and be vigilant in self-regulating and preventing abuse. Otherwise the government must act sooner or later. In this case, an unregulated FB Frankenstein on steroids could literally facilitate the destruction of democracies around the globe. Evil- minded liars and extremists are hijacking the platform to further their hateful agendas— to manipulate the “news” and the minds of users. All while the FB algorithm continues its ever-more effective cycle of pushing more and more poisonous crack on too many of its addicted users. The moment of truth is here: do we bury our collective heads in the sand and ignore what is happening?
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Becoming
- By: Michelle Obama
- Narrated by: Michelle Obama
- Length: 19 hrs and 3 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 182,343
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 162,017
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Story5 out of 5 stars 161,135
In her memoir, a work of deep reflection and mesmerizing storytelling, Michelle Obama invites listeners into her world, chronicling the experiences that have shaped her - from her childhood on the South Side of Chicago to her years as an executive balancing the demands of motherhood and work to her time spent at the world's most famous address. With unerring honesty and lively wit, she describes her triumphs and her disappointments, both public and private, telling her full story as she has lived it - in her own words and on her own terms.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Didn't know what I was getting into
- By Kenneth Woodward on 12-05-18
- Becoming
- By: Michelle Obama
- Narrated by: Michelle Obama
Excellent Book
Reviewed: 02-28-20
This is an inspiring and insightful story everyone can glean from and enjoy. As a Caucasian, it explores themes that need to be understood and appreciated in the African American culture. It demonstrates the good of humanity also and that there is always more common ground that is present than division. Thank you Michelle Obama....you are an extraordinary woman. I loved learning from you and enjoyed learning more about your journey
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On Desperate Ground
- The Marines at the Reservoir, the Korean War's Greatest Battle
- By: Hampton Sides
- Narrated by: David Pittu
- Length: 12 hrs and 7 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 2,013
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 1,809
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Story5 out of 5 stars 1,803
Hampton Sides' superb account of this epic clash in the Korean War relies on years of archival research, unpublished letters, declassified documents, and interviews with scores of marines and Koreans who survived the siege. While expertly detailing the follies of the American leaders, On Desperate Ground is an immediate, grunt's-eye view of history, enthralling in its narrative pace and powerful in its portrayal of what ordinary men are capable of in the most extreme circumstances.
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1 out of 5 stars
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typical armchair critic armed with hign site
- By Brent on 10-03-18
- On Desperate Ground
- The Marines at the Reservoir, the Korean War's Greatest Battle
- By: Hampton Sides
- Narrated by: David Pittu
American Sacrifices & Heroes Defending South Korea
Reviewed: 01-03-20
Riveting true story of the tragic mis-steps, erroneous assumptions and triumphs of US generals as America was thrust into the bloody conflict on the Korean peninsula following the invasion of South Korea by Soviet-backed North Korea. When Mao send hundreds of thousands of Chinese soldiers against the Americans and UN forces, the world was literally on the brink of World War Three. The history focuses on the uncommon heroism of the US soldiers who fought against almost impossible odds in freezing conditions and overwhelming enemy numbers. Excellent narration and highly compelling history. Every American and every Korean should hear and understand this story.
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438 Days
- An Extraordinary True Story of Survival at Sea
- By: Jonathan Franklin
- Narrated by: George Newbern
- Length: 7 hrs and 7 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 5,379
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 4,809
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Story5 out of 5 stars 4,799
438 Days is the miraculous account of the man who survived alone and adrift at sea longer than anyone in recorded history - as told to journalist Jonathan Franklin in dozens of exclusive interviews.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Excellent use of my credit!
- By SGL on 12-13-15
- 438 Days
- An Extraordinary True Story of Survival at Sea
- By: Jonathan Franklin
- Narrated by: George Newbern
Incredible True Story of Survival (5 Stars)
Reviewed: 11-04-19
Can any human being possibly survive 438 Days adrift on the ocean? How? What would it be like physically, emotionally? spiritually? Not just an incredible saga. There are profound life lessons here for anyone.
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Tomorrow I’m Dead
- How a 17-Year-Old Killing Field Survivor Became the Cambodian Freedom Army’s Greatest Soldier
- By: Bun Yom
- Narrated by: Bill Chandler
- Length: 4 hrs and 49 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 219
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 190
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 191
After three years as a killing-field slave, seventeen-year-old Bun Yom escaped from the Khmer Rouge and became a freedom fighter. Using his wisdom, courage, and infinite compassion, Bun rescued thousands of Cambodian people and soon became the Cambodian Freedom Fighters’ greatest soldier. Tomorrow I’m Dead is the only known first-person account of the freedom fighter’s heroic liberation of slaves from the Khmer Rouge killing fields.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Incredible story, extremely well told.
- By Mark on 02-09-14
- Tomorrow I’m Dead
- How a 17-Year-Old Killing Field Survivor Became the Cambodian Freedom Army’s Greatest Soldier
- By: Bun Yom
- Narrated by: Bill Chandler
True Heroic Story
Reviewed: 10-27-19
This audible book requires patience and some ability to look beyond the flaws of its delivery. The writing and narration are not polished or "professional" in any sense. But this is such a compelling true story of the horrific Cambodian war that must be told. If you can get past the first part of the book and stay with the story line-- you will be educated and rewarded for your patience as you learn of an amazing survivor, a true hero and his incredible life.
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Mutiny on the Bounty
- By: Peter FitzSimons
- Narrated by: Michael Carman
- Length: 22 hrs and 32 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 1,132
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 989
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Story5 out of 5 stars 985
The mutiny on HMS Bounty, in the South Pacific on 28 April 1789, is one of history's truly great stories - a tale of human drama, intrigue and adventure of the highest order - and in the hands of Peter FitzSimons it comes to life as never before. Commissioned by the Royal Navy to collect breadfruit plants from Tahiti and take them to the West Indies, the Bounty's crew found themselves in a tropical paradise. Five months later, they did not want to leave.
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5 out of 5 stars
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You don't know the whole story.
- By Justin Sluyter on 05-01-19
- Mutiny on the Bounty
- By: Peter FitzSimons
- Narrated by: Michael Carman
5 Star Performance
Reviewed: 10-27-19
This is one of the best Audible books available. The narrator is excellent, and the story is fascinating. Even if you think you know the story-- this version is the best.
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