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IF

By: Rudyard Kipling
Narrated by: Michael Caine
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"IF", a poem by Rudyard Kipling, is a timeless gem that recently reemerged in popular culture when it was put to music in a 2007 Joni Mitchell release. In the poem, a father gives advice to his son.©2007 Naxos Rights International (P)2007 Naxos Rights International Classics European Poetry World Literature Inspiring
Timeless Wisdom • Insightful Masculinity • Beautiful Voice • Succinct Advice • Universal Applicability • Great Pacing
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This is a beautiful rendition so aptly recited by this great actor. His voice is one that is so unique that you can always pinpoint it even if there were no clues, no name in the credits. if you love poetry, whether classic like this one or not, you will love having this in your library to listen to over and over.

MICHAEL CAINE IS ALWAYS ELOQUENCE

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Rudyard Kipling plainly and with great insight describes what masculinity really is, He has a skill at succinctness and plain talking. I printed this poem up and gave it to my son when he was young. He still has the poem.

If. Poem by Rudyard Kipling

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Loved it. A beautiful poem. I have read it many times but, hearing it so beautifully spoken, is wonderful.

IF

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Michael Caine reading If by Kipling; brought tears to eyes in one minute. I can't give a better recommendation.

One Minute

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Michael Caine was great in his reading. Perfect English accent. Just an inspiring poem. Everyone should hear it.

great poem

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...in the English language.

(These are some extra words to meet the Audible minimum requirement.)

The finest assemblage of words...

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When my life seems to be crumbling around me or I feel like I'm lost in the void of existence. This one piece of writing always seems to reel my thoughts and emotions back in for me to make myself centered. A chance to breath before the panic. I'm forever grateful

Affirmation

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GOOD ADVICE. SHOULD BE READ FREQUENTLY! NOT TRUST TOO MUSH EVEN THOSE CLOSE TO US

If is 4 both men and women

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My great grandpa passed this poem down to me. All of my children read it at there highschool commcements.wonderful read by Caine.

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Michael Caine does an excellent job reading this poem that all men should learn by heart and tell their sons.

GREAT

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