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The Closer
- By: Mariano Rivera, Wayne Coffey
- Narrated by: Michael Kay
- Length: 7 hrs and 25 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 283
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 254
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 252
Mariano Rivera, the man who intimidated thousands of batters merely by opening a bullpen door, began his incredible journey as the son of a poor Panamanian fisherman. When first scouted by the Yankees, he didn't even own his own glove. He thought he might make a good mechanic. When discovered, he had never flown in an airplane, had never heard of Babe Ruth, spoke no English, and couldn't imagine Tampa, the city where he was headed to begin a career that would become one of baseball's most iconic.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Awesome memoir, I only wish it was longer
- By Brock on 05-08-14
- The Closer
- By: Mariano Rivera, Wayne Coffey
- Narrated by: Michael Kay
I'm biased, but it's a must read!
Reviewed: 01-15-19
As a kid growing up, Mariano Rivera was my favorite player. Me and my dad have shared many moments over the Yankees. Among our favorite moments were at the stadium, watching Mariano come out of the gates with Enter Sandman blaring. This book is riveting for a Yankee fan who has experienced Mariano's career highs and lows from the stands. Essential read for any Yankee fan, especially kids too young to remember the ninth being in his safe hands.
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The Diary of Samuel Pepys: Volume I: 1660 - 1663
- By: Samuel Pepys
- Narrated by: Leighton Pugh, David Timson
- Length: 42 hrs and 43 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 115
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 101
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The Diary of Samuel Pepys is one of the most entertaining documents in English history. Written between 1660 and 1669, as Pepys was establishing himself as a key administrator in the naval office, it is an intimate portrait of life in 17th-century England covering his professional and personal activities, including, famously, his love of music, theatre, food, wine and his peccadilloes.
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5 out of 5 stars
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"Mens cuiusque is est quisque“ or "Mind is the Man”
- By Darwin8u on 11-06-15
Tremendous Piece of History, Beautifully Narrated
Reviewed: 09-18-18
As a lover of history, this audiobook has provided me with hours upon hours of enjoyment. It is the only full, uncut, and uncensored audio version of the diary and is an incredible insight into life in 17th Century Britain. Of course I have no need to go in to the wonders of the diary itself - most of you are here because you already know that Samuel Pepys maintained undoubtedly the most detailed and forthcoming diary of his era. The narration of the diary itself is masterful and gives you the sensation that Samuel himself is speaking to you. The narrator winds emotion into his speech to beautifully convey the tone of the text. What more is there to say about this audiobook other than I've already bought the second and third volumes.
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