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Classic Krakauer
- 'Mark Foo's Last Ride,' 'After the Fall,' and Other Essays from the Vault
- By: Jon Krakauer
- Narrated by: Scott Brick
- Length: 5 hrs and 28 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 353
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 304
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 302
Spanning an extraordinary range of subjects and locations, these ten gripping essays show why Jon Krakauer is considered a standard-bearer of modern journalism.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Narration doesn't match the content
- By Paddy Audible on 12-15-18
- Classic Krakauer
- 'Mark Foo's Last Ride,' 'After the Fall,' and Other Essays from the Vault
- By: Jon Krakauer
- Narrated by: Scott Brick
Not narrated by Krakauer.
Reviewed: 11-28-18
It would have been a six star read if read by John Krakauer. It’s J.K. what else can be said?!
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Fire and Fury
- Inside the Trump White House
- By: Michael Wolff
- Narrated by: Michael Wolff, Holter Graham
- Length: 11 hrs and 56 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 22,803
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 20,194
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 20,101
With extraordinary access to the West Wing, Michael Wolff reveals what happened behind-the-scenes in the first nine months of the most controversial presidency of our time in Fire and Fury: Inside the Trump White House. Since Donald Trump was sworn in as the 45th President of the United States, the country—and the world—has witnessed a stormy, outrageous, and absolutely mesmerizing presidential term that reflects the volatility and fierceness of the man elected Commander-in-Chief.
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5 out of 5 stars
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I can't believe I voted for this man !!!
- By Lucy on 01-06-18
- Fire and Fury
- Inside the Trump White House
- By: Michael Wolff
- Narrated by: Michael Wolff, Holter Graham
Second verse same as the first ....
Reviewed: 01-07-18
There have been numerous books penned about our moronic president and his puppet masters, except he took exception with this one. He took major exception with this one, which to me gives it some credibility. It’s a redundant read, a moron is a moron.
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Unexplained Paranormal
- 51 True Paranormal Mysteries of the Haunted Underworld
- By: Hector Z. Gregory
- Narrated by: Michael Goldsmith
- Length: 8 hrs and 8 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall3 out of 5 stars 7
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Performance2 out of 5 stars 7
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Story3 out of 5 stars 7
We all have a fascination for the paranormal, no matter where we come from or what we do in life. The reminder that there is something unknown after death - it's enough to mesmerize even the most devout skeptic. Come with me on a trek across the world and across time, and indulge in true tales of terror that are guaranteed to keep you up tonight. You can be brave, you can be strong, and you might be a skeptic, but by the time you reach the end of this audiobook, you are going to rethink everything you thought you knew about the paranormal, and think twice before you shut off your light.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Narrator is awful.
- By Lila Fowler on 09-19-17
- Unexplained Paranormal
- 51 True Paranormal Mysteries of the Haunted Underworld
- By: Hector Z. Gregory
- Narrated by: Michael Goldsmith
Horrific Narrator
Reviewed: 10-19-17
Unable to tolerate the horrific narrator. Make sure to sample the narrator before buying. Ciao!
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The Wise Book of Whys
- By: Daven Hiskey, Today I Found Out.com
- Narrated by: Simon Whistler
- Length: 5 hrs and 4 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 121
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 102
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 101
Ever wonder why New York is called the "Big Apple" or why some countries drive on the right and some on the left? Well, wonder no more. This and over 100 other fascinating questions are answered in detail inside, along with some interesting Bonus Facts related to each topic to fully satisfy even the most learned of trivia buffs.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Fun book and might learn a few trivial things
- By Slam Bones on 06-16-17
- The Wise Book of Whys
- By: Daven Hiskey, Today I Found Out.com
- Narrated by: Simon Whistler
Fun book and might learn a few trivial things
Reviewed: 06-16-17
This was a "light" and "fun" book full of trivial facts. Certainly not heavy reading. Just trivial, interesting (if you didn't know) and fun.
(I am horrible at reviews)
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400 Things Cops Know: Street-Smart Lessons From a Veteran Patrolman
- By: Adam Plantinga
- Narrated by: Mark Boyett
- Length: 7 hrs and 4 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 3,036
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 2,705
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 2,704
400 Things Cops Know shows police work on the inside, from the viewpoint of the regular cop on the beat - a profession that can range from rewarding to bizarre to terrifying, all within the course of an eight-hour shift. Written by veteran police sergeant Adam Plantinga, 400 Things Cops Know brings the listener into life the way cops experience it - a life of danger, frustration, occasional triumph, and plenty of grindingly hard routine work.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Between Good and Evil is Where I Walk
- By Cynthia on 05-26-16
Well Done. Misinformation present but minimal.
Reviewed: 03-22-16
Where does 400 Things Cops Know: Street-Smart Lessons From a Veteran Patrolman rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
30-40
What was one of the most memorable moments of 400 Things Cops Know: Street-Smart Lessons From a Veteran Patrolman?
Sgt. Platinga put together a very refreshing, entertaining, "mostly accurate", accessible reality check for citizens. This isn't a book on how to beat the police. Sgt. Platinga does a great job of mixing in just the right amount of "misinformation" to protect a few necessary secrets and a few tricks of the trade. I will only give up one sample; Police cars are far from "mere Detroit steel with transmissions that fall out". Disclaimer: the quality, maintenance and dependability will depend on what ghetto you work in. However, even in the ghetto you're getting "hand me down" no smog, "enhanced" pieces of junk, which beat the local junk. *** It's a Great listen, listen to it a few times, you'll come away with a much better understanding of your local LEO and the nonsense they deal with, delivered in a very straightforward approach with a perfect dash of humor. It's not an easy job (I have it on good authority). Well done Adam!
Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
It made me smile. : )
Any additional comments?
Bad Cop, No Doughnut!
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Gunfight
- The Battle over the Right to Bear Arms in America
- By: Adam Winkler
- Narrated by: John McLain
- Length: 12 hrs and 53 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 227
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 206
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 203
A provocative history that reveals how guns - not abortion, race, or religion - are at the heart of America's cultural divide. Gunfight promises to be a seminal work in its examination of America's four-centuries-long political battle over gun control and the right to bear arms. Adam Winkler uses the landmark 2008 case District of Columbia v. Heller, which invalidated a law banning handguns in the nation's capital, as a springboard for a groundbreaking historical narrative.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Excellent, well researched and thought provoking.
- By wesley felice on 04-02-18
- Gunfight
- The Battle over the Right to Bear Arms in America
- By: Adam Winkler
- Narrated by: John McLain
Not Neutral. Biased toward gun control.
Reviewed: 12-01-13
What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you?
The description of the book could have been honest.
What was most disappointing about Adam Winkler’s story?
It turned out to be propaganda. Too bad, I was looking forward to a balanced "neutral" view. Alas, neutral is very subjective.
Would you be willing to try another one of John McLain’s performances?
Nope.
What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment?
Pity.
Any additional comments?
Buyer beware. It doesn't matter which side of the debate you are on, even if you don't have a side, this on is Not neutral as advertised.
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Private: Bradley Manning, WikiLeaks, and the Biggest Exposure of Official Secrets in American History
- By: Denver Nicks
- Narrated by: Rob Granniss
- Length: 9 hrs and 11 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 11
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 9
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 9
Bradley Manning perpetrated the biggest breach of military security in American history. While serving as an Army intelligence analyst, he leaked an astounding amount of classified information to WikiLeaks: classified combat videos, plus hundreds of thousands of documents from the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq and from embassies around the globe. Nearly all of WikiLeaks' headline-making releases of information have come from a single source: Bradley Manning.
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5 out of 5 stars
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The story of the biggest whistleblower ever.
- By James on 07-12-13
Poor, confused, and conflicted, PFC "Brad"
Reviewed: 07-09-13
What disappointed you about Private: Bradley Manning, WikiLeaks, and the Biggest Exposure of Official Secrets in American History?
This is basically a one sided account, from Mr. Manning's perspective, of how his conflicted sexual identity/gender identity, the testosterone fueled military mentality and feeling persecuted lead him to passively aggressively, albeit strictly forbidden by UCMJ, leak millions of classified "cables" to potential enemies.
Would you ever listen to anything by Denver Nicks again?
If Mr. Nicks at least tried to exercise some objectivity.
Who would you have cast as narrator instead of Rob Granniss?
Favor Flav
What character would you cut from Private: Bradley Manning, WikiLeaks, and the Biggest Exposure of Official Secrets in American History?
Easy, Bradley -cry me a river- Manning.
Any additional comments?
I actually ended up with this book by accident, but thought I'd give it a go, and try to maintain an open mind. This book is so biased, and the narration extremely whinny, I don't care how open your mind is, it will soon slam the doors. This piece of work is pure garbage. I'd wager that is what written by Manning's defense team. I don't really mean to be harsh, but it looks like "harsh" it is. I'll be seeking a refund.
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Rumsfeld's Rules
- Leadership Lessons in Business, Politics, War, and Life
- By: Donald Rumsfeld
- Narrated by: Donald Rumsfeld
- Length: 9 hrs and 4 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 260
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 229
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 229
The audiobook provides unprecedented insight into leadership, management, strategy, and life-thinking that not only helped Rumsfeld lead the Pentagon in wartime, but earned him a reputation as one of America's toughest and most effective CEOs.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Great Stories Told by a True Leader
- By Steven Albert on 01-18-21
- Rumsfeld's Rules
- Leadership Lessons in Business, Politics, War, and Life
- By: Donald Rumsfeld
- Narrated by: Donald Rumsfeld
Rumsfelds rhetoric and idle ramblings
Reviewed: 06-18-13
What would have made Rumsfeld's Rules better?
If he had actually shared his Machiavellian magic, instead of propaganda.
What was most disappointing about Donald Rumsfeld’s story?
It's no secret that this guy is a certified Michael Foxtrot and makes Dick Cheney seem warm and friendly. My morbid curiosity was hoping he might just lay it all out there (his management style). Nope, this is pure propaganda. No secrets to obliterating your business rivals here. : (
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Buried in the Sky
- The Extraordinary Story of the Sherpa Climbers on K2's Deadliest Day
- By: Peter Zuckerman, Amanda Padoan
- Narrated by: David Doersch
- Length: 7 hrs and 12 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,228
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,067
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,062
When Edmund Hillary first conquered Mt. Everest, Sherpa Tenzing Norgay was at his side. Indeed, for as long as Westerners have been climbing the Himalaya, Sherpas have been the unsung heroes in the background. In August 2008, when eleven climbers lost their lives on K2, the world’s most dangerous peak, two Sherpas survived. They had emerged from poverty and political turmoil to become two of the most skillful mountaineers on earth. Based on unprecedented access and interviews, Buried in the Sky reveals their astonishing story for the first time.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Sherpas, The True Unsung Heroes
- By Kathy in CA on 07-26-15
- Buried in the Sky
- The Extraordinary Story of the Sherpa Climbers on K2's Deadliest Day
- By: Peter Zuckerman, Amanda Padoan
- Narrated by: David Doersch
Narration sounds like it's automated
Reviewed: 06-14-13
This book wasn’t for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more?
I was looking forward to the story, but the narration is horrible and sounds like it's automated.
What could Peter Zuckerman and Amanda Padoan have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you?
Found a different narrator.
Would you be willing to try another one of David Doersch’s performances?
Not a chance.
What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment?
Disappointment
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I'm Not Gonna Lie
- And Other Lies You Tell When You Turn 50
- By: George Lopez
- Narrated by: George Lopez
- Length: 5 hrs and 40 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 112
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 98
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Story4 out of 5 stars 99
George Lopez just hit the half-century mark and the reset button on his life. Newly single and ready to embrace life, George was excited to turn 50. It would be a welcome new phase in his life, a chance to say goodbye to a decade that included a kidney transplant and a divorce. But when he looked around a room full of his childhood friends, all gathered to celebrate his birthday, many now bald or overweight, it suddenly hit him that he was old. What happened? And more importantly, what was
he going to do about it? George learns the hard way that when you turn 50, everything changes.
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5 out of 5 stars
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laughed
- By FELIPE AGUIRRE on 05-24-18
- I'm Not Gonna Lie
- And Other Lies You Tell When You Turn 50
- By: George Lopez
- Narrated by: George Lopez
Self loathing at it's finest ...
Reviewed: 05-16-13
Would you try another book from George Lopez and/or George Lopez?
If you care about George defending dating women in their 20's, his impotence, painted toe nails, and other -really not funny- nonsense this is the book for you.
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