Barb Freeman
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Wolf Island
- Discovering the Secrets of a Mythic Animal
- By: L. David Mech, Greg Breining - contributor, Rolf O. Peterson - foreword
- Narrated by: Stephen R. Thorne
- Length: 7 hrs and 5 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 36
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 33
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 32
In the late 1940s, a small pack of wolves crossed the ice of Lake Superior to the island wilderness of Isle Royale, creating a perfect "laboratory" for a long-term study of predators and prey. As the wolves hunted and killed the island's moose, a young graduate student named Dave Mech began research that would unlock the mystery of one of nature's most revered (and reviled) animals - and eventually became an internationally renowned and respected wolf expert. This is the story of those early years.
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5 out of 5 stars
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The book about wolves I didn’t know I needed
- By Reader on 12-26-20
- Wolf Island
- Discovering the Secrets of a Mythic Animal
- By: L. David Mech, Greg Breining - contributor, Rolf O. Peterson - foreword
- Narrated by: Stephen R. Thorne
Beautiful Isle Royal!
Reviewed: 10-01-24
Amazing place, loved the history but last chapter was amazing with all the advances in technology! All natural history historians see global warming even if we do not want to !!!!
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My Southern Journey
- True Stories from the Heart of the South
- By: Rick Bragg
- Narrated by: Rick Bragg
- Length: 8 hrs and 43 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,355
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 1,220
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Story5 out of 5 stars 1,206
From celebrated New York Times best-selling author and winner of the Pulitzer Prize Rick Bragg comes a poignant and wryly funny collection of essays on life in the South. Keenly observed and written with his insightful and deadpan sense of humor, Bragg explores enduring Southern truths about home, place, spirit, table, and the regions' varied geographies, including his native Alabama, Cajun country, and the Gulf Coast.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Brushed Words
- By Tina M. on 10-16-15
- My Southern Journey
- True Stories from the Heart of the South
- By: Rick Bragg
- Narrated by: Rick Bragg
Heartwarming
Reviewed: 09-24-24
So many stories I loved! Just have to say chapter “Words on Paper” as a 77yr old who lost 75%of my vision overnight 10 years ago listening to this book on Audible and hearing it read by you is so incredibly comforting. It brings back to me the stories of my grandfather (dairy farmer), father (WW2 vet, electrician), husband (our best of times living next to wilderness places), now grown professional son and good caring man…thank you for your stories, recognizing the beauty of experience and loved ones. Just blessed!
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The Speckled Beauty
- A Dog and His People
- By: Rick Bragg
- Narrated by: Rick Bragg
- Length: 6 hrs and 22 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 743
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 660
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Story5 out of 5 stars 655
From the best-selling, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of All Over but the Shoutin', the warmhearted and hilarious story of how his life was transformed by his love for a poorly behaved, half-blind stray dog.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Finest Book on Audible, Bar None (imho)
- By Mary Burnight on 08-12-22
- The Speckled Beauty
- A Dog and His People
- By: Rick Bragg
- Narrated by: Rick Bragg
I really needed this one!
Reviewed: 09-20-24
Simply loved this book especially the audible reading. Deep appreciation of our people, our four leggeds, the beauty of the gifts that surround us and the awareness of where we find true wisdom.
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Awe
- The New Science of Everyday Wonder and How It Can Transform Your Life
- By: Dacher Keltner
- Narrated by: Dacher Keltner
- Length: 7 hrs and 52 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 220
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 188
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Story4 out of 5 stars 187
Awe is mysterious. How do we begin to quantify the goose bumps we feel when we see the Grand Canyon, or the utter amazement when we watch a child walk for the first time? How do you put into words the collective effervescence of standing in a crowd and singing in unison, or the wonder you feel while gazing at centuries-old works of art? In Awe, Dacher Keltner presents a radical investigation and deeply personal inquiry into this elusive emotion.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Love the idea more than the product
- By Jackie on 04-23-23
- Awe
- The New Science of Everyday Wonder and How It Can Transform Your Life
- By: Dacher Keltner
- Narrated by: Dacher Keltner
Nature speaks
Reviewed: 09-07-24
Have lived in awesome, humbling places, have lived with indigenous cultures, had a spiritual career in healthcare. If there is a right spirit awe comes to you. Never did drugs just sayin. Lots to discover with brain chemistry. I’ll take natural though.
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MeatEater's Campfire Stories: Narrow Escapes & More Close Calls
- By: Steven Rinella, Clay Newcomb, Vince Merritt, and others
- Narrated by: Steven Rinella, the Contributors
- Length: 5 hrs and 4 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 2,701
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 2,405
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Story5 out of 5 stars 2,389
In Campfire Stories: Narrow Escapes & More Close Calls, storytellers take us from Florida to the Northern Rockies to the Arctic Ocean with wild and true stories, a reminder that the natural world is rugged and unpredictable. Including stories from Steven Rinella and Clay Newcomb, and spearfishing champion Kimi Werner, this immersive audio collection also features tales from listeners who survived falling through the ice, gunshot and arrowhead wounds, hand-to-hoof combat with a deer, and a spearfisherman who made the best shot of his life to save a friend from certain death.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Solid
- By Antonio Narvaez on 08-04-22
Hits home
Reviewed: 09-02-24
Outdoor gal, many stories hit close but last one hit the nail on the head! 25 year survivor. Important for all outdoors lovers to be aware of. Life long impact! Still love the wild places though!
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MeatEater's Campfire Stories: Close Calls
- By: Steven Rinella
- Narrated by: Steven Rinella, the Contributors
- Length: 5 hrs and 15 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 6,018
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 5,324
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Story5 out of 5 stars 5,300
In Campfire Stories: Close Calls, Steven Rinella invites seasoned hunters, anglers, adventurers, and outdoor professionals to share their tales of perilous adventures in the natural world, from run-ins with black bears and grizzlies to bad falls and severe hypothermia.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Incredible
- By Jay Sellmer on 07-20-21
Moving stories
Reviewed: 09-01-24
Loved that were told by the real people life changing and emotional. Respect our wild areas.
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Gray Matters
- A Biography of Brain Surgery
- By: Theodore H. Schwartz
- Narrated by: Sean Pratt
- Length: 16 hrs and 31 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 35
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 30
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 30
We’ve all heard the phrase “it’s not brain surgery.” But what exactly is brain surgery? It’s a profession that is barely a hundred years old and profoundly connects two human beings, but few know how it works, or its history. In this warm, rigorous, and deeply insightful book, Dr. Theodore H. Schwartz explores what it’s like to hold the scalpel, wield the drill, extract a tumor, fix a bullet hole, and remove a blood clot—when every second can mean life or death.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Gripping storytelling
- By Kathy M. on 12-14-24
- Gray Matters
- A Biography of Brain Surgery
- By: Theodore H. Schwartz
- Narrated by: Sean Pratt
Fascinating
Reviewed: 08-28-24
My brain surgery was for a non cancerous Meningioma on my optic chiasm. Lost 75 % of my vision. This “listen” was simply amazing. From the wonder of our brains, neuroplasticy, research advancements, mixed with the resilience of this patient there is hope for so many! A must read for my journey. Thank you Dr Schwartz!
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Gray Matter
- A Neurosurgeon Discovers the Power of Prayer…One Patient at a Time
- By: David I. Levy MD, Joel Kilpatrick - contributor
- Narrated by: Larry Wayne
- Length: 8 hrs and 35 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 925
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 835
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Story5 out of 5 stars 831
A perfect blend of medical drama and spiritual insight, Gray Matter is a fascinating account of Dr. David Levy's decision to begin asking his patients if he could pray for them before surgery. Some are thrilled. Some are skeptical. Some are hostile, and some are quite literally transformed by the request.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Neurosurgical RN review
- By CMG on 12-16-17
- Gray Matter
- A Neurosurgeon Discovers the Power of Prayer…One Patient at a Time
- By: David I. Levy MD, Joel Kilpatrick - contributor
- Narrated by: Larry Wayne
24/7 caregiver, fatigued
Reviewed: 08-19-24
Inspiring case studies and the power of forgiveness, faith, release. Anger, unresolved issues absolutely influence our health. MyRN career was always considered a ministry to body, mind, and spirit. Needed these stories to fortify my prayer for God to use me and work through me. Amen
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Legends of the Nahanni Valley
- By: Hammerson Peters
- Narrated by: Hammerson Peters
- Length: 10 hrs and 56 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 64
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 59
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Story5 out of 5 stars 58
A nonfiction exploring some of Northern Canada's greatest forgotten mysteries - the stories and legends surrounding the watershed of the South Nahanni River. Deep in the heart of the Canadian North lies a mysterious valley shrouded in legend. Lured by tales of lost gold, prospectors who enter it tend to lose their heads or vanish without a trace. Some say that the valley is cursed - haunted by an evil spirit whose wailings echo in the canyons
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5 out of 5 stars
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Read this book
- By brian on 12-05-21
- Legends of the Nahanni Valley
- By: Hammerson Peters
- Narrated by: Hammerson Peters
Stunning beauty
Reviewed: 07-31-24
Canoed this river in the 1990’s. Remote, stunning beauty! A memory of a lifetime! Rescues and our 10 came together as family! Sacred place!
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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 2,105
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,854
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,844
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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4 out of 5 stars
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Enlightening but not earth-shattering
- By Mark on 07-06-16
- Are We Smart Enough to Know How Smart Animals Are?
- By: Frans de Waal
- Narrated by: Sean Runnette
Very interesting!
Reviewed: 06-30-24
So many scholarly studies and a most enjoyable listen. Makes you enjoy the wonder of our amazing earth.
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