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Room Full of Mirrors
- A Biography of Jimi Hendrix
- By: Charles R. Cross
- Narrated by: Lloyd James
- Length: 13 hrs and 30 mins
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For many, the name Jimi Hendrix conjures up a larger-than-life image of the man who set fire to guitars, women's hearts, and the status quo. In this groundbreaking account, music journalist Charles R. Cross takes a far deeper look. Beyond Hendrix's legendary onstage and offstage magnetism, and his excessive lifestyle, was a man who struggled to accept his role as an idol and privately craved the kind of normal family life he never had.
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Great Book - Interesting and Sad Story
- By Tim on 02-04-10
- Room Full of Mirrors
- A Biography of Jimi Hendrix
- By: Charles R. Cross
- Narrated by: Lloyd James
Great book
Reviewed: 03-07-22
Love the insight to Jimmi's life. Give me new information about him, his music , and his family. Makes me want to go take some records off the shelf And just listen to the soulful music of Mr. Hendricks
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Pryor Convictions
- And Other Life Sentences
- By: Richard Pryor
- Narrated by: JD Jackson
- Length: 7 hrs and 41 mins
- Unabridged
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Richard Pryor journeys from his childhood in a family that worked in whore-houses and bars, through to his years in Hollywood - the money, the women, the drugs - and the diagnosis of multiple sclerosis.
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Powerful and painful
- By Fritz Mason on 04-19-18
- Pryor Convictions
- And Other Life Sentences
- By: Richard Pryor
- Narrated by: JD Jackson
Long Love Richard
Reviewed: 09-20-21
This was a great outline of Richard Pryor's life. The Narrator did excellent job with making you feel as if Richard wrote it himself. The instead the sad stories were stories of triumph as he continued to live his life the way he wanted to live. Overall great book
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Miles
- The Autobiography
- By: Miles Davis
- Narrated by: Dion Graham
- Length: 16 hrs and 56 mins
- Unabridged
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Universally acclaimed as a musical genius, Miles Davis was one of the most important and influential musicians in the world. Here, Miles speaks out about his extraordinary life. Miles: The Autobiography, like Miles himself, holds nothing back. For the first time Miles talks about his five-year silence. He speaks frankly and openly about his drug problem and how he overcame it. He condemns the racism he encountered in the music business and in American society generally. And he discusses the women in his life.
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A man untroubled by his own contradictions
- By Barry on 12-07-12
- Miles
- The Autobiography
- By: Miles Davis
- Narrated by: Dion Graham
Mile is a MF'r
Reviewed: 09-15-21
Not everyday do you get to learn and understand the Genius inside of a genious. Great narration. Love the voice. Felt like I was with him every step of the way inside of the clubs with the women and the cars. Great job
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For White Folks Who Teach in the Hood...and the Rest of Y'all Too
- Reality Pedagogy and Urban Education
- By: Christopher Emdin
- Narrated by: JD Jackson
- Length: 8 hrs and 21 mins
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Drawing on his own experience of feeling undervalued and invisible in classrooms as a young man of color, and merging his experiences with more than a decade of teaching and researching in urban America, award-winning educator Christopher Emdin offers a new lens on an approach to teaching and learning in urban schools. He begins by taking to task the perception of urban youth of color as unteachable, and he challenges educators to embrace and respect each student's culture.
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Worth the listen
- By tarafarah7: Tara Brown on 08-27-17
- For White Folks Who Teach in the Hood...and the Rest of Y'all Too
- Reality Pedagogy and Urban Education
- By: Christopher Emdin
- Narrated by: JD Jackson
Where is the workbook
Reviewed: 04-19-21
This was a great work of literature. That only just for reading however actually using the information in the book to help better the schools as well as classroom settings. Often times I get teachers who ask why can't I connect with my students. This is a great book to assist with Understanding the culture possible response along with understanding how to Identify personal bisous Which limit the relationship connection between the student teacher and school support staff. The only thing I request about this book is where is the workbook that is needed. Great work.
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Ghost Boys
- By: Jewell Parker Rhodes
- Narrated by: Miles Harvey
- Length: 2 hrs and 51 mins
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Twelve-year-old Jerome is shot by a police officer who mistakes his toy gun for a real threat. As a ghost, he observes the devastation that's been unleashed on his family and community in the wake of what they see as an unjust and brutal killing.
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Ghost Boys was AWESOME
- By Packbuck on 03-28-19
- Ghost Boys
- By: Jewell Parker Rhodes
- Narrated by: Miles Harvey
where do we go from here
Reviewed: 01-14-21
Great story full of emotions looking at various sides of the shooting with a growth measure in the end for us all to evaluate ourselves.
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Ain't I a Woman
- Black Women and Feminism (2nd Edition)
- By: bell hooks
- Narrated by: Adenrele Ojo
- Length: 8 hrs and 55 mins
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A classic work of feminist scholarship, Ain't I a Woman has become a must for all those interested in the nature of Black womanhood. Examining the impact of sexism on Black women during slavery, the devaluation of black womanhood, black male sexism, racism among feminists, and the black woman's involvement with feminism, hooks attempts to move us beyond racist and sexist assumptions. The result is nothing short of groundbreaking, giving this work a critical place in every feminist scholar's library.
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Informative
- By Cj James on 07-23-19
- Ain't I a Woman
- Black Women and Feminism (2nd Edition)
- By: bell hooks
- Narrated by: Adenrele Ojo
Does the Womens Movement Speak for All...
Reviewed: 12-10-20
Initially, I purchased this book to empower my nine y.o. daughter on woman's liberation. Being a male i could never fathom what it is to be a female and especially a black female in America. I learned much more than I originally thought I would. I also recieved confirmation on the woman's movement. My main frustration was the fact the women's movement is supportive to various initiatives as long as it doesn't over step the color line. How many feminist spoke up about Sandra Bland or Breanna Taylor and demanded justice. maybe I missed it but there are so many other. If we are to stand together for human right then Justice for ALL.
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Stamped from the Beginning
- The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America
- By: Ibram X. Kendi
- Narrated by: Christopher Dontrell Piper
- Length: 19 hrs and 8 mins
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Some Americans cling desperately to the myth that we are living in a post-racial society, that the election of the first Black president spelled the doom of racism. In fact, racist thought is alive and well in America - more sophisticated and more insidious than ever. And as award-winning historian Ibram X. Kendi argues in Stamped from the Beginning, if we have any hope of grappling with this stark reality, we must first understand how racist ideas were developed, disseminated, and enshrined in American society.
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Fabulous book, poor reader
- By EBMason on 11-15-17
- Stamped from the Beginning
- The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America
- By: Ibram X. Kendi
- Narrated by: Christopher Dontrell Piper
Need New Textbooks
Reviewed: 06-29-20
Thank you. This is such a superior timeline that highlights the reasons WHY social injustice and systematic racism exist. I have recommended this book to many that I know especially people who dont get it. I have even bought the book for others that are not like minded as long as they are willing to have a discussion afterward. Love the documented relavance and evidence based account. Thank you.
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Hustle Harder, Hustle Smarter
- By: Curtis 50 Cent Jackson
- Narrated by: Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson
- Length: 8 hrs and 16 mins
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In his early 20s, Curtis Jackson, known as 50 Cent, rose to the heights of fame and power in the cutthroat music business. A decade ago, the multi-platinum selling rap artist decided to pivot. His ability to adapt to change was demonstrated when he became the executive producer and star of Power, a high-octane, gripping crime drama centered around a drug kingpin's family. The series quickly became "appointment" television, leading to Jackson inking a four-year, $150 million contract with the Starz network - the most lucrative deal in premium cable history.
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The King of PETTY to Coach of the Chess team
- By Yas on 04-29-20
- Hustle Harder, Hustle Smarter
- By: Curtis 50 Cent Jackson
- Narrated by: Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson
A great introspective book on the growt and mind
Reviewed: 06-10-20
Introspective look into the mind set and growth of Mr. Jackson. I would recommend this book to anyone
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The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck
- A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life
- By: Mark Manson
- Narrated by: Roger Wayne
- Length: 5 hrs and 17 mins
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For decades we've been told that positive thinking is the key to a happy, rich life. "F*ck positivity," Mark Manson says. "Let's be honest, shit is f*cked, and we have to live with it." In his wildly popular Internet blog, Manson doesn't sugarcoat or equivocate. He tells it like it is - a dose of raw, refreshing, honest truth that is sorely lacking today. The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck is his antidote to the coddling, let's-all-feel-good mind-set that has infected modern society and spoiled a generation, rewarding them with gold medals just for showing up.
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A book for 20-somethings, but not me
- By Bonny on 09-22-16
- The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck
- A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life
- By: Mark Manson
- Narrated by: Roger Wayne
Best Fuck'n Motivational Book
Reviewed: 07-28-19
Great work. Definitely a motivational story. Perspective on making decisions in the moment based on what you're going to leave the world with or how you plan on leaving a legacy was impactful. Over all thought it was one of the best motivational books I have ever read because the entire book felt real
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