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The Arc of a Covenant Part 3
- The United States, Israel, and the Fate of the Jewish People
- By: Walter Russell Mead
- Narrated by: Josh Bloomberg
- Length: 8 hrs and 14 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall3 out of 5 stars 1
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Performance3 out of 5 stars 1
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Story3 out of 5 stars 1
In this bold examination of the Israeli-American relationship, Walter Russell Mead demolishes the myths that both pro-Zionists and anti-Zionists have fostered over the years. He makes clear that Zionism has always been a divisive subject in the American Jewish community, and that American Christians have often been the most fervent supporters of a Jewish state, citing examples from the time of J. P. Morgan and John D. Rockefeller to the present day.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Where are the Cliff notes??!!
- By warrenkuipers on 01-10-24
- The Arc of a Covenant Part 3
- The United States, Israel, and the Fate of the Jewish People
- By: Walter Russell Mead
- Narrated by: Josh Bloomberg
Where are the Cliff notes??!!
Reviewed: 01-10-24
Of course I knew it was long when I purchased it but the experience of listening was one of wandering around and getting lost.
Perhaps a printed book version would be better to understand the trajectory or path.
It is almost a cosmic review of world history!
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Soul of a Democrat
- The Seven Core Ideals That Made Our Party - and Our Country - Great
- By: Thomas B. Reston
- Narrated by: Thomas B. Reston, Robert Petkoff
- Length: 8 hrs and 30 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 7
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 6
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Story4 out of 5 stars 6
In Soul of a Democrat, listeners take a journey through the history of the Democratic Party, learning of the successes and failures of its greatest figures, from Thomas Jefferson to Harry Truman. These great men knew that a successful political party needs solid ideological roots, a relatable message, and solidarity in its ranks. This audiobook shows modern Democrats how to learn from the past, craft a new approach to politics, and once again become the party of the people.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Whiny
- By warrenkuipers on 02-24-23
- Soul of a Democrat
- The Seven Core Ideals That Made Our Party - and Our Country - Great
- By: Thomas B. Reston
- Narrated by: Thomas B. Reston, Robert Petkoff
Whiny
Reviewed: 02-24-23
The author is certainly well qualified and makes some good arguments. He does include historical perspectives. My take is that a lot of wasted time is spent on preaching and whiny generalizations. Obviously horrified by the 2016 presidential loss, he assumes the listener is pining for some pulpit thumping. He wants the reader to go back to the party’s myths (his constant metaphor or trope). What one hears is often a generalized ranting and less of a didactic meaty presentation. In the end it is worth a listen especially as the alternative is the howling from republicans with their books.
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HATE
- Why We Should Resist It with Free Speech, Not Censorship
- By: Nadine Strossen
- Narrated by: Nadine Strossen, Angelo Di Loreto
- Length: 8 hrs and 17 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 53
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 48
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 47
HATE dispels misunderstandings plaguing our perennial debates about "hate speech vs. free speech", showing that the First Amendment approach promotes free speech and democracy, equality, and societal harmony. We hear too many incorrect assertions that "hate speech" - which has no generally accepted definition - is either absolutely unprotected or absolutely protected from censorship. Rather, US law allows government to punish hateful or discriminatory speech in specific contexts when it directly causes imminent serious harm.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Important Message But Repetitive Execution
- By ReaderTeacher on 08-19-18
- HATE
- Why We Should Resist It with Free Speech, Not Censorship
- By: Nadine Strossen
- Narrated by: Nadine Strossen, Angelo Di Loreto
Surprise
Reviewed: 12-03-22
ACLU? Never would I have thought such a fair and NON-WOKE treatise would be so excellent considering her ACLU association. The author reams those who hide behind hate speech laws, repeatedly driving home the simple truth that MORE SPEECH is the only lasting way to counter hate speech. The eminently qualified writer brings the reader/listener to college campuses, to the workplace, to the international scene, to the media (think facebook) with vivid examples of what has gone so wrong in banning hate speech. This is not a dry or stuffy book with legalese jargon. Unlike many authors who narrate their own books poorly, Nadine Strossen makes it a pleasant easy listen. In addition to pointing out the failed policy of hate speech laws (and practices), she offers positive suggestions.
Not overly long, it is worth the few hours to be in her audience. A truly bipartisan (neutral) experience. No hidden agenda.
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The Rise of Modern Japan
- By: Mark J. Ravina, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Mark J. Ravina
- Length: 5 hrs and 51 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 306
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 259
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 253
Noted Japan expert Professor Mark J. Ravina of the University of Texas at Austin covers the politics, economics, and culture of the island nation since World War II - a conflict that saw the end of Japan’s dream of regional conquest, which Professor Ravina calls Empire 1.0. The country’s postwar leaders radically changed course, renouncing a strong military to pursue Empire 2.0 - Japan as an economic colossus.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A great introduction to modern Japan
- By nonrachitect on 12-22-21
- The Rise of Modern Japan
- By: Mark J. Ravina, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Mark J. Ravina
ENTERTAINING
Reviewed: 06-06-22
WELL WRITTEN AND FUN TO LISTEN TO. not dull or dry. Very qualified lecturer . Japanese names/word pronunciation
fluent. If I have any complaint is that the course seems too brief for the time period (7 decades of post WW2 history)
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![Breve historia Socialismo y del Comunismo (Narración en Castellano) [Brief History Socialism and Communism] Audiobook](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51ibHrJ3e-L._SL320_.jpg)
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Breve historia Socialismo y del Comunismo (Narración en Castellano) [Brief History Socialism and Communism]
- By: Javier Paniagua
- Narrated by: Eduardo Diez
- Length: 8 hrs and 5 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 23
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 21
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Story4 out of 5 stars 21
El mundo actual, y su eterna pugna entre personas y mercados, es incomprensible si no se entiende la historia de estas teorías político-económicas. La historia del S. XX puede narrarse a través de las distintas teorías sociales, históricas, económicas o filosóficas que convulsionaron a los distintos países y a las personas.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Este audiolibro entrega lo que promete
- By Gaby Mtz on 01-21-22
It's a summary
Reviewed: 10-07-18
This book does an adequate job of reviewing the history of communism and socialism worldwide , excluding North America.
Presented chronologically for the most part the work starts even prior to Marx, reviewing early socialist and communist movements and eventually ending in the 21st century. I was looking for a bit of history for the United States but was disappointed.
Spanish is my second language but I am fairly fluent and would commend the narrator.
The book is a summary, a framework and I would recommend it for those who just want the skeletal overview.
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