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Homo Deus
- A Brief History of Tomorrow
- By: Yuval Noah Harari
- Narrated by: Derek Perkins
- Length: 14 hrs and 54 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 10,932
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 9,310
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 9,240
Yuval Noah Harari, author of the best-selling Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind, envisions a not-too-distant world in which we face a new set of challenges. Now, in Homo Deus, he examines our future with his trademark blend of science, history, philosophy and every discipline in between. Homo Deus explores the projects, dreams and nightmares that will shape the 21st century - from overcoming death to creating artificial life.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Full of "wow, I never thought of it like that!"
- By david on 17-03-17
- Homo Deus
- A Brief History of Tomorrow
- By: Yuval Noah Harari
- Narrated by: Derek Perkins
Another interesting read by Yuval Harari
Reviewed: 30-03-23
A very interesting listen, cram packed full of information. Very well explained and thought provoking.
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The Bystander Effect
- The Psychology of Courage and Inaction
- By: Catherine Sanderson
- Narrated by: Catherine Sanderson
- Length: 7 hrs and 27 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 47
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 38
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 37
Why do good people so often do nothing when a small intervention could make a big difference? Pioneering psychologist Catherine Sanderson demystifies the mindset of bullies and bystanders to show why courage comes at such a high cost, and how we can learn to be brave. We are bombarded every day by reports of bad behaviour: from sexual harassment to political corruption, from bullying to corporate greed. We believe these things are wrong or even evil, but in practice few of us choose to intercede.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Really interesting
- By bethanmorris on 22-09-20
- The Bystander Effect
- The Psychology of Courage and Inaction
- By: Catherine Sanderson
- Narrated by: Catherine Sanderson
A really interesting book. Lots of ideas about
Reviewed: 17-01-23
society and how we as people think and act. I really enjoyed it and would recommend a listen.
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Shackleton
- Explorer. Leader. Legend.
- By: Ranulph Fiennes
- Narrated by: Jonathan Keeble
- Length: 11 hrs and 51 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 825
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 749
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Story5 out of 5 stars 746
In 1915, Sir Ernest Shackleton's attempt to traverse the Antarctic was cut short when his ship, Endurance, became trapped in ice. The disaster left Shackleton and his men alone at the frozen South Pole, fighting for their lives. Their survival and escape is the most famous adventure in history.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A truly epic story!!
- By L. BETTLES on 20-10-21
- Shackleton
- Explorer. Leader. Legend.
- By: Ranulph Fiennes
- Narrated by: Jonathan Keeble
An absolutely amazing book. I didn't know very
Reviewed: 17-11-22
much about Shackleton when I began this book - other than he was a British explorer. Ranulph Fiennes, with his unique perspective on adventuring and exploration narrates Shackleton's life. A really rivetting listen.
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Are We Smart Enough to Know How Smart Animals Are?
- By: Frans de Waal
- Narrated by: Sean Runnette
- Length: 10 hrs and 35 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 277
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 235
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 234
De Waal reviews the rise and fall of the mechanistic view of animals and opens our minds to the idea that animal minds are far more intricate and complex than we have assumed. De Waal's landmark work will convince you to rethink everything you thought you knew about animal - and human - intelligence.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A fantastic listen
- By Oly on 30-10-19
- Are We Smart Enough to Know How Smart Animals Are?
- By: Frans de Waal
- Narrated by: Sean Runnette
Such an interesting listen. I really enjoyed it
Reviewed: 09-11-22
and would thoroughly recommend it. It was jam packed full of really interesting facts and research, so much so I may listen again.
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Menopausing
- The Positive Roadmap to Your Second Spring
- By: Davina McCall, Dr Naomi Potter
- Narrated by: Dr Naomi Potter, Davina McCall, Michael Douglas, and others
- Length: 9 hrs and 46 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 1,267
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 1,152
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Story5 out of 5 stars 1,148
For too long, women have had to keep quiet about the menopause—its onset, its symptoms, its treatments—and what it means for us. Menopausing will build an empowered, supportive community to break this terrible silence once and for all. By exploring and explaining the science, debunking damaging myths, and smashing the taboos around the perimenopause and menopause, this book will equip women to make the most informed decisions about their health…and their lives.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Excellent but ....
- By Anna Young on 27-09-22
- Menopausing
- The Positive Roadmap to Your Second Spring
- By: Davina McCall, Dr Naomi Potter
- Narrated by: Dr Naomi Potter, Davina McCall, Michael Douglas, Dr Nighat Arif, Cheryl Phelps-Gardiner, Maryam Grace, Kristin Atherton, Richard Hughes
Awesome! Massively empowering, informative, upbeat
Reviewed: 28-10-22
and funny. I've so enjoyed listening to this book - it's moved me to tears as well as making me laugh out loud. Davina McCall has been candid about her own menopausing journey and Dr. Naomi Potter has explained the how/when/why of menopause. I've now ordered 3 hardback books for friends who I think will benefit from the knowledge. It's such a shame that our Mum's and Nan's didn't have this support and information. We can, however, make a difference to the females in our own lives. Thank you so much 💞
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Up from Slavery
- By: Booker T. Washington
- Narrated by: Noah Waterman
- Length: 6 hrs and 8 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 112
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 100
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Story5 out of 5 stars 98
Booker T. Washington fought his way out of slavery to become an educator, statesman, political shaper, and proponent of the "do-it-yourself" idea. In his autobiography, he describes his early life as a slave on a Virginia plantation, his steady rise during the Civil War, his struggle for education, his schooling at the Hampton Institute, and his years as founder and president of the Tuskegee Institute in Alabama, which was devoted to helping minorities learn useful, marketable skills.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Brilliant
- By EL on 13-10-16
- Up from Slavery
- By: Booker T. Washington
- Narrated by: Noah Waterman
What an amazing life and what an awesome legacy
Reviewed: 10-05-22
From slave to educator. A really eye opening narrative of a life full of hardship, grit and determination. A pioneer who understood that giving someone an education, a trade and a good work ethic would raise a people up. Well worth a listen about an amazing human.
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Divided Soul
- The Life of Marvin Gaye
- By: David Ritz
- Narrated by: Dion Graham
- Length: 6 hrs and 37 mins
- Abridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 58
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 49
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 49
In this intimate biography of the Prince of Soul, David Ritz provides a candid look at a star and a friend. Ritz had been collaborating with Marvin Gaye on his story for several years before the singer's tragic death and had conducted a series of extraordinary interviews in which Gaye discussed his deepest secrets. What emerges is a full-scale portrait of a charming but tortured artist, a brilliant singer with a divided soul.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Tragic, but somewhat predictable death of a tortured, spiritual genius.
- By chris b on 08-04-24
- Divided Soul
- The Life of Marvin Gaye
- By: David Ritz
- Narrated by: Dion Graham
What a complex and sad story
Reviewed: 02-05-22
I love Marvin Gaye's music, his life was so complicated and messed up. This book captures his journey from cradle to grave. A very interesting listen.
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Neither Here nor There
- By: Bill Bryson
- Narrated by: William Roberts
- Length: 9 hrs and 10 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,866
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,566
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,566
In Neither Here nor There Bill Bryson brings his unique brand of humour to bear on Europe as he shoulders his backpack, keeps a tight hold on his wallet, and journeys from Hammerfest, the northernmost town on the continent, to Istanbul on the cusp of Asia.
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3 out of 5 stars
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decent enough, but this has dated!
- By Andy on 29-03-17
- Neither Here nor There
- By: Bill Bryson
- Narrated by: William Roberts
Another fabulous Bill Bryson book
Reviewed: 22-04-22
I have listened to a lot of Bill Bryson books recently and I could never tire of them. His quick wit and observational quips are fantastic to listen to. This book takes you around Europe via some well known and less well known cities and areas. I would highly recommend it.
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The Source
- By: Sarah Sultoon
- Narrated by: Mofetoluwa Akande
- Length: 9 hrs and 6 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 376
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 342
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Story4 out of 5 stars 344
As the lives of two characters intertwine around a single defining event, a series of utterly chilling experiences is revealed, sparking a nail-biting race to find the truth...and justice. A riveting, searing and devastatingly dark thriller, The Source is also a story about survival, about hopes and dreams, about power, abuse and resilience...an immense, tense and thought-provoking debut that you will never, ever forget.
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5 out of 5 stars
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An astonishing debut
- By EJN Golding on 19-09-21
- The Source
- By: Sarah Sultoon
- Narrated by: Mofetoluwa Akande
A well written, well narrated book about a
Reviewed: 14-04-22
fictional, historic child sexual abuse scandal and the long shadow cast by such cases.
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A Life on the Edge
- Memoirs of Everest and Beyond
- By: Jim Whittaker
- Narrated by: Traber Burns
- Length: 9 hrs and 45 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 99
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 92
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 91
In May of 1963, Seattle mountaineer Jim Whittaker stepped into world history by becoming the first American to summit Mount Everest. More than 50 years later, he is still regarded as a seminal figure in North American mountaineering, as well as an astute businessman who helped create the outdoor recreation industry. A Life on the Edge: Memoirs of Everest and Beyond is Jim's courageous, no-punches-pulled autobiography and a look at a peripatetic, sometimes difficult life.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Kept trying but gave up
- By Zej AK on 22-09-22
- A Life on the Edge
- Memoirs of Everest and Beyond
- By: Jim Whittaker
- Narrated by: Traber Burns
A really interesting and inspiring book
Reviewed: 08-04-22
I don't know very much about mountaineering but it's been amazing listening to the story of this man's life. I was blown away by the amount of time it takes to get to base camp and then onto the summit.
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