K. Essmiller
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Greenlights
- By: Matthew McConaughey
- Narrated by: Matthew McConaughey
- Length: 6 hrs and 51 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 180,037
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 158,948
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Story5 out of 5 stars 157,924
I’ve been in this life for fifty years, been trying to work out its riddle for forty-two, and been keeping diaries of clues to that riddle for the last thirty-five. Notes about successes and failures, joys and sorrows, things that made me marvel, and things that made me laugh out loud. How to be fair. How to have less stress. How to have fun. How to hurt people less. How to get hurt less. How to be a good man. How to have meaning in life. How to be more me. Recently, I worked up the courage to sit down with those diaries.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Love this!
- By Nancy on 10-21-20
- Greenlights
- By: Matthew McConaughey
- Narrated by: Matthew McConaughey
Entertaining and funny
Reviewed: 09-25-21
Enjoyed this peak into Matthews life. He tells things like they are, which was often funny. Made me like him even more.
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Seven Perfect Things
- A Novel
- By: Catherine Ryan Hyde
- Narrated by: Christa Lewis, Ryan Burke, Jess Nahikian
- Length: 9 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 2,220
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,994
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,983
Thirteen-year-old Abby Hubble lives in an unhappy home in the Sierra Nevada foothills where her father makes life miserable for her and her mother, Mary. One day Abby witnesses a man dump a litter of puppies into the nearby river. Diving in to rescue all seven, she knows she won’t be able to bring them home. Afraid for their fate at the pound, she takes them to an abandoned cabin, where all she can offer is a promise that she’ll be back the next day.
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4 out of 5 stars
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No animals died.
- By Jodie F. on 08-19-21
- Seven Perfect Things
- A Novel
- By: Catherine Ryan Hyde
- Narrated by: Christa Lewis, Ryan Burke, Jess Nahikian
Great story
Reviewed: 06-14-21
My mom raised puppies when I was young. I smiled thru this whole book remembering getting swarmed by puppies on a regular basis. You truly can’t be unhappy with puppies crawling all over you. The whole story was good and the narrators were easy to listen to.
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Answering Jihad
- A Better Way Forward
- By: Nabeel Qureshi
- Narrated by: Nabeel Qureshi
- Length: 4 hrs and 4 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 554
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 490
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Story5 out of 5 stars 488
San Bernardino was the most lethal terror attack on American soil since 9/11, and it came on the heels of a coordinated assault on Paris. There is no question that innocents were slaughtered in the name of Allah. But do the terrorists' actions actually reflect Islam? The answer to this question is more pressing than ever, as many Muslim refugees are still migrating to the West, seeking shelter from the violent ideologies of ISIS, Al-Qaida, and other radical Islamic groups. In Answering Jihad, Nabeel Qureshi answers these urgent questions from the perspective of a former Muslim.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Great insight into a controversial subject
- By Carson on 07-08-16
- Answering Jihad
- A Better Way Forward
- By: Nabeel Qureshi
- Narrated by: Nabeel Qureshi
Very interesting
Reviewed: 01-23-21
A very interesting look at what Muslims believe and why. Great information and thought provoking. Ok
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Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus
- Third Edition with Bonus Content, New Reflections
- By: Nabeel Qureshi, Lee Strobel - foreword
- Narrated by: Nabeel Qureshi, Michelle Qureshi, Lee Strobel, and others
- Length: 8 hrs and 51 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 3,983
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 3,550
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Story5 out of 5 stars 3,542
In Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus, now expanded with new bonus content, Nabeel Qureshi describes his dramatic journey from Islam to Christianity, complete with friendships, investigations, and supernatural dreams along the way. Providing an intimate window into a loving Muslim home, Qureshi shares how he developed a passion for Islam before discovering, almost against his will, evidence that Jesus rose from the dead and claimed to be God.
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5 out of 5 stars
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INCREDIBLE!!! This book affected me greatly!!!
- By Maria on 08-24-18
- Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus
- Third Edition with Bonus Content, New Reflections
- By: Nabeel Qureshi, Lee Strobel - foreword
- Narrated by: Nabeel Qureshi, Michelle Qureshi, Lee Strobel, Mark Mittelberg, David Wood
Informative and inspiring
Reviewed: 01-16-21
This is a very inspiring story of a young Muslim man truly searching for who the real God and real prophet is. The insight he gives into the lives of everyday Muslims is very informative as enlightening. It is worth the read just for a better understanding of Muslims. I am a Christian struggling with similar questions and loved this book.
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All the Gallant Men
- An American Sailor's Firsthand Account of Pearl Harbor
- By: Donald Stratton, Ken Gire
- Narrated by: Mike Ortego
- Length: 5 hrs and 55 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 538
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 497
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Story5 out of 5 stars 498
An unforgettable and moving story of tragedy, heroism, resilience, and redemption that is sure to become an enduring document of American history, All the Brave Men is a sailor's moment-by-moment eyewitness account of the Japanese surprise attack that decimated the US Pacific Fleet in Hawaii on December 7, 1941, and his inspiring return to active duty to carry on the Allied fight in the Pacific.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Absolutely wonderful book!
- By Cris Conerty on 01-15-17
- All the Gallant Men
- An American Sailor's Firsthand Account of Pearl Harbor
- By: Donald Stratton, Ken Gire
- Narrated by: Mike Ortego
Great story - great man!
Reviewed: 04-04-20
I had not heard of Don Stratton until he died and was to be buried in my home town of Red Cloud, NE. After hearing his story, I am proud to say I’m from the same little town. He chose not to have his ashes interred at the Arizona. He said he’d already been incinerated once, he didn’t want to do it again. Truly great story by a truly gallant man!
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The Holy Spirit and Power
- Pure Gold Audio Classics
- By: John Wesley
- Narrated by: Charlie Glaize
- Length: 6 hrs and 41 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 68
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 50
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 53
Hear 10 of John Wesley's sermons. The founder of Methodism was born on June 17, 1703, to a dissident rector of the Church of England. He was educated at Christ Church at Oxford and was determined to become a priest.
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3 out of 5 stars
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A Good Read
- By Jean on 08-01-09
- The Holy Spirit and Power
- Pure Gold Audio Classics
- By: John Wesley
- Narrated by: Charlie Glaize
Deeper understanding of Wesley
Reviewed: 11-25-19
As a Methodist struggling with the current divisions in our denomination, I’m seeking guidance from John Wesley. Some of these sermons were enlightening, some hard to follow, and some convicting. The reader did a good job reading, but I found his voice a bit annoying. Overall worth the read.
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The 3-Day Effect
- By: Florence Williams
- Narrated by: Florence Williams
- Length: 3 hrs
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 17,186
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 15,075
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Story4 out of 5 stars 15,041
Does nature really make us feel better? The 3-Day Effect takes a look at the science behind why being in the wild can make us happier, healthier, and more creative. Whether it’s rafting down Utah’s Green River, hiking in Utah’s wilderness, or walking through Rock Creek Park in Washington, DC, scientists are finding that the more exposure humans have to nature, the more we can benefit from reduced anxiety, enhanced creativity, and overall well-being.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Lots of opinions
- By Peter on 05-08-19
- The 3-Day Effect
- By: Florence Williams
- Narrated by: Florence Williams
Good read
Reviewed: 05-17-19
I like the idea of the 3 days in nature healing the mind and soul. My husbands high blood pressure and stress levels were both lowered with a trip to the boundary waters of MI-Canada with our sons Boy Scout troop. Always de-stresses us!
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I Am Malala
- The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban
- By: Malala Yousafzai, Christina Lamb - contributor
- Narrated by: Archie Panjabi
- Length: 9 hrs and 55 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 11,958
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 10,604
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 10,568
When the Taliban took control of the Swat Valley in Pakistan, one girl spoke out. Malala Yousafzai refused to be silenced and fought for her right to an education. On Tuesday, October 9, 2012, when she was fifteen, she almost paid the ultimate price. She was shot in the head at point-blank range while riding the bus home from school, and few expected her to survive. Instead, Malala's miraculous recovery has taken her on an extraordinary journey from a remote valley in northern Pakistan to the halls of the United Nations in New York.
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5 out of 5 stars
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One Book Can Change the World
- By Cynthia on 10-13-13
- I Am Malala
- The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban
- By: Malala Yousafzai, Christina Lamb - contributor
- Narrated by: Archie Panjabi
Inspiring young woman!
Reviewed: 02-23-19
Malala is an inspiration for anyone wanting to make a change in society. I enjoyed hearing about the Pakistani culture and way of life. Good read!
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Hiding in the Light
- Why I Risked Everything to Leave Islam and Follow Jesus
- By: Rifqa Bary
- Narrated by: Rifqa Bary
- Length: 7 hrs and 22 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 1,629
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 1,452
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Story5 out of 5 stars 1,445
Rifqa Bary grew up in a devout Muslim home, obediently following her parents' orders to practice the rituals of Islam. But God was calling her to freedom and love. He was calling her to true faith. He was calling her to give up everything.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Excellent!
- By Enrique Mata III on 05-24-15
- Hiding in the Light
- Why I Risked Everything to Leave Islam and Follow Jesus
- By: Rifqa Bary
- Narrated by: Rifqa Bary
Inspiring faith story
Reviewed: 05-26-18
Rifqa’s faith and story are a testament to God’s faithfulness and protection. I wish I could say my faith is half as strong, but know it is not. I am challenged to work on my relationship and use the freedom I have to help others. Excellent book. I didn’t want to put it down!
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America's Original Sin
- Racism, White Privilege, and the Bridge to a New America
- By: Jim Wallis
- Narrated by: Patrick Lawlor
- Length: 10 hrs and 10 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 168
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 153
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 152
America's problem with race has deep roots, with the country's foundation tied to the near extermination of one race of people and the enslavement of another. Racism is truly our nation's original sin. "It's time we right this unacceptable wrong", says best-selling author and leading Christian activist Jim Wallis. Fifty years ago, Wallis was driven away from his faith by a white church that considered dealing with racism to be taboo.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Important book, but narrator was an amateur
- By RevReader on 06-01-18
- America's Original Sin
- Racism, White Privilege, and the Bridge to a New America
- By: Jim Wallis
- Narrated by: Patrick Lawlor
Convicting and thought provoking
Reviewed: 01-12-18
I don't really want to get involved in politics and believe myself to have some lingering prejudices but am mostly supportive of immigrants and their rights and plights. I don't feel like I push a white agenda but this book makes me realize that I am part of the race problem because I do benefit just from being white and not acting against the broken systems we have. We all need to get active against bad policies and stop allowing white privilege to oppress non-whites.
The narrator did an excellent job but I felt the tone of his voice was kind of angry. Maybe that is a what is needed, but i didn't like that the whole book was read with that tone.
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