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An American Life
- By: Ronald Reagan
- Narrated by: Ronald Reagan
- Length: 2 hrs and 57 mins
- Abridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 1,044
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 870
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Story5 out of 5 stars 866
Ronald Reagan is an American success story. From modest beginnings in a small midwestern town to a distinguished career in films and television, he lived the American dream; as governor of California and as the centurys most popular president, he embodied and revitalized the American spirit.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Restored my hope that American can again be great!
- By Greg on 07-31-12
- An American Life
- By: Ronald Reagan
- Narrated by: Ronald Reagan
Refreshing
Reviewed: 08-09-15
Nice to hear the great communicator again, and especially how different the times were. Farewell
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The Johnstown Flood
- By: David McCullough
- Narrated by: Edward Herrmann
- Length: 9 hrs and 3 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 4,170
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 3,327
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 3,308
At the end of the last century, Johnstown, Pennsylvania, was a booming coal-and-steel town filled with hardworking families striving for a piece of the nation's burgeoning industrial prosperity. In the mountains above Johnstown, an old earth dam had been hastily rebuilt to create a lake for an exclusive summer resort patronized by the tycoons of that same industrial prosperity, among them Andrew Carnegie, Henry Clay Frick, and Andrew Mellon.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A page-turner! HIstory that reads like a novel
- By Susan K Donley on 06-17-05
- The Johnstown Flood
- By: David McCullough
- Narrated by: Edward Herrmann
This event likely still has major influence
Reviewed: 12-09-12
The organization and presentation of the major players that led up to the flood as well as the reaction of the aftermath is absolutely superb. This is another of McCullough's outstanding works. The narrator, Hermann, also definitely adds to the book with a outstanding performance.
To the point of the headline of my review, I can still see how this book has effects of the hatred that is shown to the successful (rich) in this country, unfounded or not.
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Never Cry Wolf
- By: Farley Mowat
- Narrated by: Adam Sims
- Length: 4 hrs and 51 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 550
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 476
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 472
More than half a century ago, the naturalist Farley Mowat accepted an assignment to investigate why wolves were killing Arctic caribou. Mowat’s account of the summer he lived in the frozen tundra alone – studying the wolf population and developing a deep affection for these wild creatures (who were no threat to caribou or man) – is today celebrated as a classic of nature writing, at once a tale of remarkable adventure and an indelible record of the myths and magic of wolves.
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4 out of 5 stars
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A noble failure and a wild success
- By Darwin8u on 10-04-13
- Never Cry Wolf
- By: Farley Mowat
- Narrated by: Adam Sims
Bring us more Mowat
Reviewed: 05-11-12
What did you love best about Mowat: Never Cry Wolf?
This author is absolutely hilarious; it is hard to believe that the events are true.
What was one of the most memorable moments of Mowat: Never Cry Wolf?
When Mowat marked his territory and the wolves respected it. Also the dealings of Mowat with the beauracracy that he worked for are absolutely hilarious especially because they are so true.
Have you listened to any of Adam Sims???s other performances before? How does this one compare?
I have not listened to other performances by Adams Sims so cannot compare this one to others.
If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?
Wolves... Not what you think they are
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Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Cabin Fever
- By: Jeff Kinney
- Narrated by: Ramon De Ocampo
- Length: 2 hrs and 9 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,394
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,055
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,061
Greg Heffley is in big trouble. School property has been damaged, and Greg is the prime suspect. But the crazy thing is, he’s innocent. Or at least sort of.
The authorities are closing in, but when a surprise blizzard hits, the Heffley family is trapped indoors. Greg knows that when the snow melts he’s going to have to face the music, but could any punishment be worse than being stuck inside with your family for the holidays?
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5 out of 5 stars
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I love this audiobook!😛
- By Courtney W. on 01-17-16
- Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Cabin Fever
- By: Jeff Kinney
- Narrated by: Ramon De Ocampo
Another solid performance by de Ocampo
Reviewed: 05-11-12
Would you listen to Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Cabin Fever again? Why?
Yes, I would; and have. My kids would listen to this book as many times as I would let them. Jeff Kinney writes another hilarious book about the modern day kid. All of the main characters, Rodrick, Greg, Fregli, and the rest, are back to their mischevious ways.
Who was your favorite character and why?
The main character, Greg Hoeffli, of course.
Which scene was your favorite?
No scene was any more favorable than another, that I remember.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
Yes
Any additional comments?
Ramon de Ocampo does another wonderful job of narrating a book much like the other ones in the series. The actions of the kids in the book may not illustrate the best example for our kids, but they sure do seem to illustrate todays kids pretty well. I think that is what makes them popular; because they have an element of truth... sad but true.
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Desperate Passage
- The Donner Party's Perilous Journey West
- By: Ethan Rarick
- Narrated by: Christopher Prince
- Length: 9 hrs and 23 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 833
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 690
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 690
In late October 1846, the last wagon train of that year's westward migration stopped overnight before resuming its arduous climb over the Sierra Nevada Mountains, unaware that a fearsome storm was gathering force. After months of grueling travel, the 81 men, women and children would be trapped for a brutal winter with little food and only primitive shelter. The conclusion is known: by spring of the next year, the Donner Party was synonymous with the most harrowing extremes of human survival.
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5 out of 5 stars
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I REALLY enjoyed this book
- By Roger on 02-09-10
- Desperate Passage
- The Donner Party's Perilous Journey West
- By: Ethan Rarick
- Narrated by: Christopher Prince
Breaks down commonly held myths of this story
Reviewed: 05-11-12
If you could sum up Desperate Passage in three words, what would they be?
Well researched
What was one of the most memorable moments of Desperate Passage?
The choices and consequences of the party that led to their situation. Although I knew some about the expansionist period and the Oregon Trail, this book filled in a lot of the details in a fascinating book that kept me interested throughout. No fiction could be more interesting than recounts of true story.
What does Christopher Prince bring to the story that you wouldn???t experience if you just read the book?
Not sure if I paid attention to what the narrator brought to the story; I paid more attention to the story and listening to the events play out.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
No, this book was riveting and kept me interested,it was not quite good enough to make me listen to app 12 hours in one sitting.
Any additional comments?
Although I mostly knew the fate of this party it was fascinating to hear about all of the details and events in a well-researched book and well-written book.
The details in this book were kept to the ones that were important to the events described in that section.
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Unbroken
- A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption
- By: Laura Hillenbrand
- Narrated by: Edward Herrmann
- Length: 13 hrs and 56 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 51,101
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 42,553
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Story5 out of 5 stars 42,600
Why we think it’s a great listen: Seabiscuit was a runaway success, and Hillenbrand’s done it again with another true-life account about beating unbelievable odds. On a May afternoon in 1943, an Army Air Forces bomber crashed into the Pacific Ocean and disappeared, leaving only a spray of debris and a slick of oil, gasoline, and blood. Then, on the ocean surface, a face appeared....
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5 out of 5 stars
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Indescribable
- By Janice on 12-01-10
- Unbroken
- A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption
- By: Laura Hillenbrand
- Narrated by: Edward Herrmann
Amazing story
Reviewed: 12-10-10
This story is absolutely fascinating, and is very well written and read. It is hard to believe that is not a novel. The author provides a very well organized description of this amazing story with an appropriate amount of detail at the right time. This story is a classic of WW II stories and would be of interest of non-history buffs as well. The story is written well enough to not need a good understanding of the history of WWII. Excellent listen.
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127 Hours: Between a Rock and a Hard Place (Movie Tie- In)
- By: Aron Ralston
- Narrated by: Aron Ralston
- Length: 5 hrs and 25 mins
- Abridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 335
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 67
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 70
One of the most extraordinary survival stories ever told, Aron Ralston's searing account of his six days trapped in one of the most remote spots in America, and how one inspired act of bravery brought him home.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Stunning and Emotional
- By Tim on 09-17-04
- 127 Hours: Between a Rock and a Hard Place (Movie Tie- In)
- By: Aron Ralston
- Narrated by: Aron Ralston
Riveting Triumph of Determination
Reviewed: 01-27-08
Absolutely riveting story of human spirit and determination. Have listened to this story multiple times and enjoyed it each time. The audio is easy to listen to, and the material is amazing to hear.
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