Dana Emmenegger
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The Sympathizer
- A Novel
- By: Viet Thanh Nguyen
- Narrated by: Francois Chau
- Length: 13 hrs and 53 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 8,644
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 7,720
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 7,685
Pulitzer Prize, Fiction, 2016. It is April 1975, and Saigon is in chaos. At his villa, a general of the South Vietnamese army is drinking whiskey and, with the help of his trusted captain, drawing up a list of those who will be given passage aboard the last flights out of the country. The general and his compatriots start a new life in Los Angeles, unaware that one among their number, the captain, is secretly observing and reporting on the group to a higher-up in the Viet Cong.
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5 out of 5 stars
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The Great Vietnamese Novel(Port)Nguyen's Complaint
- By Joe Kraus on 03-31-16
- The Sympathizer
- A Novel
- By: Viet Thanh Nguyen
- Narrated by: Francois Chau
Unengaging Performaxe
Reviewed: 04-22-23
Rarely do I put a book down, but after 7 hours of effort, I had to this time. The story never hooked me. Perhaps it was the melancholy performance. It just didn’t work for me.
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The Sympathizer
- By: Viet Thanh Nguyen
- Narrated by: Francois Chau
- Length: 13 hrs and 53 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 8,644
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 7,722
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 7,687
It is April 1975, and Saigon is in chaos. At his villa, a general of the South Vietnamese army is drinking whiskey and, with the help of his trusted captain, drawing up a list of those who will be given passage aboard the last flights out of the country. The general and his compatriots start a new life in Los Angeles, unaware that one among their number, the captain, is secretly observing and reporting on the group to a higher-up in the Viet Cong.
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5 out of 5 stars
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The Great Vietnamese Novel(Port)Nguyen's Complaint
- By Joe Kraus on 03-31-16
- The Sympathizer
- By: Viet Thanh Nguyen
- Narrated by: Francois Chau
Unengaging Performaxe
Reviewed: 04-22-23
Rarely do I put a book down, but after 7 hours of effort, I had to this time. The story never hooked me. Perhaps it was the melancholy performance. It just didn’t work for me.
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Unbroken
- A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption
- By: Laura Hillenbrand
- Narrated by: Edward Herrmann
- Length: 13 hrs and 56 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 51,098
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 42,550
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Story5 out of 5 stars 42,597
Why we think it’s a great listen: Seabiscuit was a runaway success, and Hillenbrand’s done it again with another true-life account about beating unbelievable odds. On a May afternoon in 1943, an Army Air Forces bomber crashed into the Pacific Ocean and disappeared, leaving only a spray of debris and a slick of oil, gasoline, and blood. Then, on the ocean surface, a face appeared....
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5 out of 5 stars
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Indescribable
- By Janice on 12-01-10
- Unbroken
- A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption
- By: Laura Hillenbrand
- Narrated by: Edward Herrmann
Beautiful
Reviewed: 03-12-20
Hard to fathom that this is a true story. It’s surreal, gut-wrenching and uplifting. A beautifully crafted and performed book.
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The Boys in the Boat
- Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics
- By: Daniel James Brown
- Narrated by: Edward Herrmann
- Length: 14 hrs and 24 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 43,090
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 38,964
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Story5 out of 5 stars 38,846
The number one New York Times best-selling story about American Olympic triumph in Nazi Germany, the inspiration for the PBS documentary The Boys of '36, broadcast to coincide with the 2016 Summer Olympics and the 80th anniversary of the boys' gold medal race. Out of the depths of the Depression comes an irresistible story about beating the odds and finding hope in the most desperate of times - the improbable, intimate account of how nine working-class boys from the American West showed the world at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin what true grit really meant.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Dear Publishers of Audio Books
- By Lynn on 08-04-14
- The Boys in the Boat
- Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics
- By: Daniel James Brown
- Narrated by: Edward Herrmann
Phenomenal. Captivating. Inspiring.
Reviewed: 12-23-19
Everything about the story and performance were perfect. As high of a recommendation as I can give.
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Delivering Happiness
- A Path to Profits, Passion, and Purpose
- By: Tony Hsieh
- Narrated by: Tony Hsieh
- Length: 8 hrs and 17 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 8,123
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 6,402
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 6,414
In this, his first audiobook, Tony Hsieh - the widely admired CEO of Zappos, the online shoe retailer -explains how he created a unique culture and commitment to service that aims to improve the lives of its employees, customers, vendors, and backers. Using anecdotes and stories from his own life experiences, and from other companies, Hsieh provides concrete ways that companies can achieve unprecedented success.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Delivering Spin
- By Marc L. Mintz on 08-06-10
- Delivering Happiness
- A Path to Profits, Passion, and Purpose
- By: Tony Hsieh
- Narrated by: Tony Hsieh
Such a Disconnect
Reviewed: 03-22-18
What did you like best about Delivering Happiness? What did you like least?
Zappos is a fantastic company with a fascinating story. Tony's story also great. But, wow, he is a terrible storyteller. He acknowledged the choice to not use an editor (big mistake) and he performed (more like dry read) the story. I love this genre and found many of the stories shared to be relevant to my business. It was just a slug to get through the audiobook.
How did the narrator detract from the book?
Tony read the story, I presume, to let his passion come through. It didn't. He was dry, boring and uninteresting. I was so disappointed.
Did Delivering Happiness inspire you to do anything?
Yes, Zappos is a fantastic company. I brought back many of the ideas to my business for future discussions and inspiration. They're such a respectable company with an amazing culture.
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Street Smarts
- An All-Purpose Tool Kit for Entrepreneurs
- By: Norm Brodsky, Bo Burlingham
- Narrated by: Sean Pratt
- Length: 10 hrs and 8 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,741
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,532
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,533
People starting out in business tend to seek step-by-step formulas or rules, but in reality there are no magic bullets. Rather, says veteran company-builder Norm Brodsky, there's a mentality that helps street- smart entrepreneurs solve problems and pursue opportunities as they arise. Brodsky shares his hard-earned wisdom every month in Inc. magazine, in the hugely popular "Street Smarts" column he cowrites with Bo Burlingham. Now they've adapted their best advice into a comprehensive guide for anyone running a small business.
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5 out of 5 stars
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This great audio was originally called The Knack!
- By morton on 12-16-11
- Street Smarts
- An All-Purpose Tool Kit for Entrepreneurs
- By: Norm Brodsky, Bo Burlingham
- Narrated by: Sean Pratt
Completely Satusfied
Reviewed: 08-27-17
I've read many business books, and this is simply one of the best. It's direct, thorough, and directly applicable to everyday business. The lessons extend beyond the entrepreneurial startup phase. They're disciplines. Stop reading this; the book is better.
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