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The Eye of the World
- Book One of The Wheel of Time
- By: Robert Jordan
- Narrated by: Kate Reading, Michael Kramer
- Length: 29 hrs and 57 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 68,035
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 58,208
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 58,119
When their village is attacked by trollocs, monsters thought to be only legends, three young men, Rand, Matt, and Perrin, flee in the company of the Lady Moiraine, a sinister visitor of unsuspected powers. Thus begins an epic adventure set in a world of wonders and horror, where what was, what will be, and what is, may yet fall under the Shadow.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Your first step down a very long and winding road.
- By Lore on 06-29-12
- The Eye of the World
- Book One of The Wheel of Time
- By: Robert Jordan
- Narrated by: Kate Reading, Michael Kramer
Kramer and Reading shine the whole series
Reviewed: 10-24-22
The Wheel of Time is an incredible story. Kramer and Reading do as fantastic job throughout the 14 book series, as they do in this, the first book. they consistently portray expansive character with their vocal expressiveness.
So dive in and start enjoying WOT read by the best, true to the novels.
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The Gathering Wind
- Hurricane Sandy, the Sailing Ship Bounty, and a Courageous Rescue at Sea
- By: Gregory A. Freeman
- Narrated by: David Drummond
- Length: 10 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 82
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 68
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 68
In October 2012, a replica of the famous HMS Bounty, an eighteenth-century tall sailing ship, was on a collision course with a storm that would become the largest hurricane ever recorded in the Atlantic - a clash that would prove dramatic, tragic, perplexing, and ultimately one of the most unforgettable stories of Superstorm Sandy. Crewed by an eclectic team of seafarers, the Bounty was led by Robin Walbridge, their highly respected captain with decades at the helm, whose actions - sometimes questionable - decided the fate of his ship and crew.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Good.
- By Dan on 08-06-15
- The Gathering Wind
- Hurricane Sandy, the Sailing Ship Bounty, and a Courageous Rescue at Sea
- By: Gregory A. Freeman
- Narrated by: David Drummond
an interesting story and well read
Reviewed: 04-25-21
the performance is quite good - as far add i could tell, all the sailing ship terms were announced correctly. the story is entertaining and fairly easy to listen to.
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Seven at Sea
- Why a New York City Family Cast Off Convention for a Life-Changing Year on a Sailboat
- By: Erik Orton, Emily Orton
- Narrated by: George Newbern, Erica Sullivan
- Length: 8 hrs and 35 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 370
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 339
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 338
Erik and Emily skillfully reveal that it is possible to live big on a shoestring budget while giving their family an astonishing education in adventure, creativity, purpose, and grit. Told alternately by Erik and Emily, Seven at Sea is a portrait of a captivating and resilient family and a celebration of the courage it takes to head for something over the horizon.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Interesting story, good narration, annoying characters
- By Megan M. on 10-20-20
- Seven at Sea
- Why a New York City Family Cast Off Convention for a Life-Changing Year on a Sailboat
- By: Erik Orton, Emily Orton
- Narrated by: George Newbern, Erica Sullivan
makes you feel like you could do it, too!
Reviewed: 05-07-19
This fun story, in which the authors share their troubles as well as their successes, will make you feel like you can chase your own dreams. while they have the privilege of throwing some money at their problems, it is very much a limited supply just like most of the rest of us. it's empowering to hear just how far this family of 7 could go!
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The Next Distant Sea
- The 28-Foot Sailboat Atom Continues Her Second Circumnavigation
- By: James Baldwin
- Narrated by: James Baldwin
- Length: 13 hrs and 29 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 69
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 57
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 56
Narrated in his own voice, in this third book about his travels aboard the 28-foot sailboat Atom, James Baldwin creates an ode to the sea and to those who venture upon her in small voyaging sailboats. The Next Distant Sea continues the memoir of his second adventurous circumnavigation as begun in his earlier book Bound for Distant Seas.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Fascinating True Adventure Narrated by the Author
- By Timmy L. West on 05-12-20
- The Next Distant Sea
- The 28-Foot Sailboat Atom Continues Her Second Circumnavigation
- By: James Baldwin
- Narrated by: James Baldwin
an honest and interesting tale
Reviewed: 04-29-19
James Baldwin has led an interesting life, and his stories are honest feeling and memorable. while his narration is perhaps a bit drab, it is nonetheless enjoyable to hear the author relate his own stories. On YouTube, you can find videos to cp along with this 90s tale of cruising from Asia to south Africa, with many colorful stops along the way.
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Spirit of the Wind
- A Woman's View of Sailing Across the Ocean
- By: Bunny Throckmorton
- Narrated by: Natasha Harper
- Length: 6 hrs and 26 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 16
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Performance3.5 out of 5 stars 15
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Story4 out of 5 stars 15
This audiobook is the story of sailing across the ocean from Guam to San Francisco on our wonderful sailboat, the "Spirit of the Wind", a 41 foot Taiwan-built Ketch designed by William Garden. A group of 20-something kids went to Guam looking for the meaning of life, bought a boat, fixed it up, and learned to sail across the ocean. It was a beautiful and spiritual journey, while at times was totally and completely terrifying. It introduced me to the South Pacific Islands and the wonderful and gracious people there - it was truly a paradise.
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4 out of 5 stars
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A good story but the performance needs editing
- By Jeremy Sanderson on 01-27-18
- Spirit of the Wind
- A Woman's View of Sailing Across the Ocean
- By: Bunny Throckmorton
- Narrated by: Natasha Harper
interesting story; poorly edited
Reviewed: 03-31-19
this was an interesting story and i enjoyed hearing it. however, both the text itself, and the performance especially, were not sufficiently edited. the story often rambles , including irrelevant details out of chronological order, only to reiterate later when the timeline catches up. the audio stops mid sentence and there are several occurrences of repeated phrases. i began to wonder if no one had actually listened to the audio in its entirety before delivering it. now that I've heard the whole thing, i believe that's probably true. this isn't a slight on the author's side ; i understand it's her first book. the publisher of the text and the audio should have set a higher bar.
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