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Narrated by:
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Charles Kuralt
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By:
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Norman Corwin
About this listen
A great American voice narrates a poignant tribute to our most outstanding monument. One of Charles Kuralt's last projects, Our Lady of the Freedoms is a full-scale production of writer-director Norman Corwin's account of how the Statue of Liberty came to New York harbor.
Charles Kuralt's brilliant narration accompanies dramatizations of the behind-the-scenes maneuvering that brought the Statue of Liberty to America's shore. Rich with historical detail and Americana, Norman Corwin's treatment shows us the struggles faced by the designers, as well as the political battles that almost prevented the statue from ever being built.
A wonderful saga of patriotism, Our Lady of the Freedoms proves once again that no voice captures the spirit of America like Charles Kuralt's.
©1998 Norman Corwin (P)1998 Simon & SchusterListeners also enjoyed...
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- By: Charles Kuralt, Wallace Kuralt - introduction/notes
- Narrated by: Charles Kuralt
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- Abridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 48
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 43
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- Abridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 213
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 143
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Story5 out of 5 stars 142
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- Patricia
- 12-25-11
Deeply Moving
Where does Our Lady of the Freedoms rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
Our lady of The Freedoms is my number one book. I learned so much. This one makes me want to reach further and learn more about our history.
Who was your favorite character and why?
Each character is of equal importance. None of this could've come to fruition without each others commitment to achieve ultimate success.
What does Charles Kuralt bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
The deeper tones of his voice add to the serious nature of the history.
Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
I cried several times. I'm not one easily moved as I approach matters from a stricktly common sense point of view.
Any additional comments?
It's commonplace to see The Statue of Liberty standing there. So common that one might think it been there for so long that,....it's just always been there! Well of course not! How did that big of a statue get there? How long has it been there? Why is it there?! Who's idea was it? How was it built? Who built it?! What did it take to build it? All the answers are here. And so much more, Eternal Gratitiude to Norman Corwin.
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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- Terry Adams
- 06-11-22
When there was something of value being aired
Norman Corwin was and is an American treasure. His words touch something deep within that brings out the best in those who listen without an agenda of their own. There is no one in the media today who approach his mastery of words. No one who wears his heart so openly for all to see. No one who can inspire.
This work is a great history lesson. I know far more about the building of the Statue of Liberty than I knew before even after visiting her many times.
But it awakened something in me about what she represents. Our "border crisis" is not the people trying to get here for a better life. That was what made the country. The crisis is the way those coming are being used by both sides for political gain. The problem is not along the Rio Grande River. The problem is along the Potomac River.
There was some consideration of placing Lady Liberty next to Washington, D.C. I swear she would have turned away from the place and started walking back to France years ago.
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