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By Force of Arms
- The Revolution at Sea Series, Book 1
- By: James L. Nelson
- Narrated by: John Lee
- Length: 10 hrs and 15 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 76
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 71
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 71
As the War of Independence begins in earnest, American merchant seamen prepare to strike the first blows. None strikes more deftly than Isaac Biddlecomb, captain of the Judea, whose smuggling activities are making a mockery of His Majesty’s Royal Navy. Pursued by HMS Rose, he sacrifices the ship he loved to the depths, together with the fortune he stood to gain, rather than surrender.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Well done but nothing different than the rest of the genre.
- By Roberto L. on 10-17-22
- By Force of Arms
- The Revolution at Sea Series, Book 1
- By: James L. Nelson
- Narrated by: John Lee
My Favorite American Maritime Series and Favorite
Reviewed: 08-14-22
I have long (decades) been a fan of John Lee, and am more likely to listen if he narrates. He is the best for the Patrick O'Brien Series. I love that Nelsoncan do, and has done many things described in his books as a captain himself.
I love that Biddlecomb is a Rhode Islander, and these books make me even hungrier to learn about my state. Biddlecomb's initial hesitancy about revolution seems realistic, and reminds me that almost 250 years ago there were a range of political opinions, not just black and white patriot vs. loyalist. Not unlike our time.
I wish this audiobook came with maps, and with illustrations of the ships. That's wish list though.
By Force of arms is a great audio purchase for me, as I know I will listen again.
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Find Another Dream
- By: Maysoon Zayid
- Narrated by: Maysoon Zayid
- Length: 4 hrs and 3 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 6,110
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 5,512
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Story4 out of 5 stars 5,481
Find Another Dream, written and performed by Maysoon Zayid, is the true story of how a Muslim Jersey girl with cerebral palsy creates her own path to stardom. The daughter of Palestinian immigrants, as a child she dreamed of one day dancing on Broadway. As a teen, a bubble-bursting choreographer told her to “find another dream”, so she set her sights on becoming a soap star, undeterred by the fact that the odds were against her.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Not what I expected
- By Amazon Customer on 11-04-19
- Find Another Dream
- By: Maysoon Zayid
- Narrated by: Maysoon Zayid
Zayid is my Newest Activist Heroine
Reviewed: 11-22-19
This book made me laugh, think and wish it wouldn't end so quickly. I've been talking about it to everyone.
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The Center Cannot Hold
- By: Elyn R. Saks
- Narrated by: Alma Cuervo
- Length: 12 hrs and 10 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,520
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,223
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Story5 out of 5 stars 1,229
Professor of psychiatry Elyn R. Saks writes about her struggle with schizophrenia in this unflinching account of her mental illness. In The Center Cannot Hold, Saks draws readers into a nightmare world of medications, a misguided health-care system, and social stigmas. But she would not be defeated. With a strength and force of will that most can only imagine, Saks reclaimed her life and went on to achieve great success.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Schizophrenia Inside Out
- By Pamela Harvey on 07-23-09
- The Center Cannot Hold
- By: Elyn R. Saks
- Narrated by: Alma Cuervo
A Very Important Book
Reviewed: 09-08-17
Prof. Saks shares her life story as an amazing form of advocacy against stigma and misunderstanding about mental illness and behavioral health treatment. As a psychiatric nurse I was intrigued by the importance of analysis in her treatment. Her writing is beautiful and I'm so happy to own this book, as I know I will turn to it again. I may also purchase a print copy, as she makes many statements that I want to have close at hand. Her story and the way she tells it will positively inform my interactions with patients.
Thank you, Prof Saks
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