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Redefining the classic essay, this modern edition of Ralph Waldo Emerson’s most famous work, Self-Reliance, includes self-reflections from both historical and contemporary luminaries. With quotes from the likes of Henry Ford and Helen Keller to modern-day thought leaders like Jesse Dylan, Steve Pressfield, and Milton Glaser, we're reminded of the relevance of Emerson’s powerful words today. Emerson’s words are timeless. Persuasive and convincing, he challenges readers to define their own sense of accomplishment and asks them to measure themselves against their own standards, not those of society. This famous orator has utter faith in individualism and doesn’t invoke beyond what is humanly possible, he just believes deeply that each of us is capable of greatness. He asks us to define that greatness for ourselves and to be true to ourselves. At times harsh, at times comforting, Emerson’s words guide the reader to challenge their own beliefs and sense of self. This modern edition of Self-Reliance is ideal for graduates or those who are in the midst of a career or lifestyle change. Emerson's sage guidance wrapped in modern-day reflections is a great reminder about the potential within us all and that life is what you make of it.
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- De Tyler en 02-01-21
De: Walter Pater
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The Coming Race
- De: Edward Bulwer Lytton
- Narrado por: William Hope
- Duración: 6 h y 33 m
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Edward Bulwer-Lytton's book is ostensibly a work of Science Fiction. It deals with an underground race of advanced beings, masters of Vril energy - a strange power that can both heal and destroy - who intend to leave their subterranean existence and conquer the world. But the book has been seen by many as a barely concealed account of Hidden Wisdom, a theory that has attracted many strange bed-fellows, including the French author Louis Jacolliot, the Polish explorer Ferdinand Ossendowsky, and Adolf Hitler.
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- De Cat Lover who doesn't work out en 10-10-19
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Measure for Measure
- De: William Shakespeare
- Narrado por: Royal Shakespeare Company
- Duración: 2 h y 27 m
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A performance of the tragi-comedy by the Royal Shakespeare Company. When a young woman is offered the choice of saving a man's life at the price of her own chastity, what should she do? The political and moral corruption of Vienna has driven Duke Vincentio into hiding while his deputy governor, Angelo, is left to revive the old discipline of civic authority. Angelo's first act is to imprison Claudio, a young nobleman who has gotten his betrothed, Juliet, with child.
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- De Todd en 10-16-08
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Emerson
- The Mind on Fire
- De: Robert D. Richardson
- Narrado por: Michael McConnohie
- Duración: 26 h y 8 m
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Ralph Waldo Emerson is one of the most important figures in the history of American thought, religion, and literature. The vitality of his writings and the unsettling power of his example continue to influence us more than a hundred years after his death. Now Robert D. Richardson Jr. brings to life an Emerson very different from the old stereotype of the passionless Sage of Concord.
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Finally!
- De Douglas en 08-15-14
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The Education of Henry Adams
- De: Henry Adams
- Narrado por: David Colacci
- Duración: 19 h y 27 m
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As a journalist, historian, and novelist born into a family that included two past presidents of the United States, Henry Adams was constantly focused on the American experiment. An immediate bestseller awarded the Pulitzer Prize in 1919, The Education of Henry Adams recounts his own and the country's education from 1838, the year of his birth, to 1905, incorporating the Civil War, capitalist expansion, and the growth of the United States as a world power.
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A Book EVERYONE should read once.
- De Darwin8u en 04-17-12
De: Henry Adams
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The Consolations of Philosophy
- De: Alain de Botton
- Narrado por: Simon Vance
- Duración: 6 h y 3 m
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Alain de Botton has performed a stunning feat: He has transformed arcane philosophy into something accessible and entertaining, useful and kind. Drawing on the work of six of the world's most brilliant thinkers, de Botton has arranged a panoply of wisdom to guide us through our most common problems.
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Cheering, empathic, helpful
- De Austin en 11-11-09
De: Alain de Botton
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Plato's Symposium
- De: Plato
- Narrado por: Ray Childs
- Duración: 2 h y 21 m
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The dramatic nature of Plato's dialogues is delightfully evident in Symposium. The marriage between character and thought bursts forth as the guests gather at Agathon's house to celebrate the success of his first tragedy. With wit and insight, they all present their ideas about love - from Erixymachus' scientific naturalism to Aristophanes' comic fantasy. The unexpected arrival of Alcibiades breaks the spell cast by Diotima's ethereal climb up the staircase of love to beauty itself.
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fantastic
- De Aleksander en 11-09-16
De: Plato
Lo que los oyentes dicen sobre Self-Reliance
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- csayson
- 03-18-20
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Both narrators made the content feel robotic which detracted from the overall message and content.
Switching narrators in the last chapter seemed unnecessary.
The last chapter was mostly quotes from other people. I’m not a super experienced reader, and it is quite possible my mind was distracted by the robotics, but for a book that is about self reliance and essentially i finding ones own voice, the quotes could have been omitted.
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- Saster
- 09-20-14
Brilliant Words but Rushed Narration
Would you consider the audio edition of Self-Reliance to be better than the print version?
No, I think it would be much better to read this in print. I found the narration of this essay to consistently feel rushed, thus trivializing the words being spoken. I actually re-listened to this book at half speed on my iPod so that I could better bask in the words.
Any additional comments?
I still will re-listen to this audiobook because of how powerful Emerson's words are, but I will probably try to eventually find another version with more a contemplative inducing narration.
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- Dion
- 01-09-15
Must re listen to this a few time! Classic
Any additional comments?
The first couple times it's hard to get the full message. Re listen for the best results
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- Kevin der Kinderen
- 08-14-14
My First Introduction to Emerson
I didn't read any Ralph Waldo Emerson in school. I'm not sorry I didn't because now I think I can enjoy an appreciate it more. This was a great listen with some very interesting life-analysis. I'm not sure why this work isn't more relevant to and referenced by today's culture.
Kurt Andersen did a fine read. I didn't quite understand the transition into Joyce's part of the book. Was that just expert commentary on parts of the book? Not quite as interesting. I wouldn't hesitate to pick up another book narrated by Mr. Andersen.
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- Erik
- 09-11-14
Food for thought
Although a short work, many areas were repeated with only slight variations. That being said, there are some good topics to reflect upon. Not all ideas presented will agree with you, and I personally rejected some of the philosophies discussed.
A handy reference to keep in your library. Use the bookmark function to flag areas to revisit in the future.
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- Mitch
- 08-10-14
Narcissism Without Bound
Libertarians will find much to like in this book. Emerson is totally self-absorbed and the philosophy he espouses in this essay offers no sense of social responsibility. I found the essay to be tiresome, since it can quickly be summed up as the philosophy of "Me."
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- Amazon Customer
- 11-30-18
Did not like the reader
Teh story possibly would of been better if the reader was different. So not for me
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- jumping_cat
- 07-18-14
Religious
This book wasn’t for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more?
A religious person it someone looking to hear about philosophical enlightenment through religion. The narrator narrates engagingly and the author writes in parables.
What do you think your next listen will be?
I wanted something engaging and interesting for my train ride.
Which character – as performed by Kurt Andersen and Joyce Bean – was your favorite?
Listening to Kurt now I suppose not yet listened to Joyce
You didn’t love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities?
It's well written, I enjoy the intellect behind it and philosophical references
Any additional comments?
How is this useful to recent graduates
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- SAMA
- 01-08-15
Got sidetracked
I couldn't get myself into this book, and it turned into background noise while I browsed Reddit. You can find more motivational and relevant stuff there.
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- Daniel Wyatt
- 11-28-14
Bored
What would have made Self-Reliance better?
Not having it.
What do you think your next listen will be?
Something totally different.
What didn’t you like about Kurt Andersen and Joyce Bean ’s performance?
Rambling
If you could play editor, what scene or scenes would you have cut from Self-Reliance?
I would quit my job as editor and get a better book. This was boring.
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