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The Day We Found the Universe
- By: Marcia Bartusiak
- Narrated by: Erik Synnestvedt
- Length: 10 hrs and 32 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 144
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 87
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 85
From one of our most acclaimed science writers: a dramatic narrative of the discovery of the true nature and startling size of the universe, delving back past the moment of revelation to trace the decades of work--by a select group of scientists--that made it possible.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Worth the Effort
- By Roy on 08-13-09
- The Day We Found the Universe
- By: Marcia Bartusiak
- Narrated by: Erik Synnestvedt
Interesting and educational if not riveting
Reviewed: 09-09-22
Very interesting history of how we learned the origins of the universe and the personalities that shaped that understanding. The author does a good job not only breaking down complex scientific concepts, but the methods used prove cosmic origin theories. For me, parts were a little slow and plodding as a story, but considering the subject the author did a very good job walking through the debates and personalities that came together to understand how our universe functions.
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The Triumph of William McKinley
- Why the Election of 1896 Still Matters
- By: Karl Rove
- Narrated by: Karl Rove
- Length: 15 hrs and 12 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 229
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 211
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Story4 out of 5 stars 207
From New York Times best-selling author and political mastermind Karl Rove comes a fresh look at President William McKinley, who found a message that healed his nation, pried his party away from its bosses, and extended its reach to forge a governing majority that lasted 30 years.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Understand Modern Presidential Campaigns
- By Anon on 02-27-16
- The Triumph of William McKinley
- Why the Election of 1896 Still Matters
- By: Karl Rove
- Narrated by: Karl Rove
Interesting, insightful and very Karl Rove
Reviewed: 09-09-22
I didn't know if I would like this book, not because I have strong feeling about KR, but because I had no strong feeling about McKinley. I was pleasantly surprised how interesting McKinley was, the issues and debates of his time, and twists and turns of the election of 1896. Make no mistakes, this is very Karl Rove. What I mean is this is telling of the ELECTION of 1896 really not about William McKinley (though he does a good job summarizing his life and the time he lives in) or his presidency, It is the nuts and bolt details of the strategies, sub plots and almost day to day campaign of 1896. Karl Rove expertise comes through and he is able to make an interesting story out an all but forgot election and frankly president. Karl is able to makes the case that McKinley should not be forgot and the 1896 election has ramifications still felt in our times. A must read for political junkies and anyone who wants to learn more about an under discussed period of American history.
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