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The Ridiculous Misadventures of a Single Girl
- Eat, Pray, #FML, Book 2
- By: Gabrielle Stone
- Narrated by: Gabrielle Stone
- Length: 12 hrs and 28 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 844
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 784
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 779
The Ridiculous Misadventures of a Single Girl gives listeners an intimate look into what Gabrielle went through when she returned home from her grand European adventure, the challenges she faced as she tried to put the pieces back together, the men - new and old - who shook her world, and the epic conclusion to the real-life story so many have become invested in.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Way too much hippie jibber jabber
- By Katie TheWitch on 10-13-21
- The Ridiculous Misadventures of a Single Girl
- Eat, Pray, #FML, Book 2
- By: Gabrielle Stone
- Narrated by: Gabrielle Stone
The back & forth between two men gets unnerving
Reviewed: 09-10-23
I'm about halfway in at this point. There were parts in the book where I was at the point of returning the book because it was irritating me so much.
We have a situation where two different men are not exactly a great fit as a long term partner but who provide excellent sexual experiences. She bounces back and forth between them for about 2 years. I personally cut ties and completely cut contact with a former partner so her approach of staying friends and eventually F**k buddies is an unfamiliar concept to me. Clearly her approach to stay in touch as closely as she did, in the long run only limited her from the healing she desperately needed.
At this point I want to fast forward thru any discussion about Javier because in the previous chapter she agreed with him to not have contact. Yet here we go again. O M G
Make it stop!!!
I'm looking forward to the travel part of this book but the way things are going, I might drop out before that point.
I am aware which man she eventually IRL marries and recently had a child with. So the outcome is kinda known already.
overall performance wise: I had to get used to her manner of speaking with her first book. it's like a casual story telling based on actual events. The reading out of text messages back and forth makes it a but odd imo
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Eat, Pray, #FML
- By: Gabrielle Stone
- Narrated by: Gabrielle Stone
- Length: 9 hrs and 40 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 2,613
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 2,358
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Story4 out of 5 stars 2,364
A year and a half into our marriage, I found out my husband had been having an affair with a 19-year-old for six months. I filed for divorce and left. Two weeks later I met a man, and we fell madly in love. It was a fairy-tale romance for a month and a half, and he convinced me to join him on a romantic month-long vacation in Italy. Forty-eight hours before we were supposed to get on a plane, he told me he needed to go by himself. I was devastated. So, I had a decision to make. Either stay home and be heartbroken, or go travel Europe for a month by myself.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Horrible
- By Jennifer on 02-26-20
- Eat, Pray, #FML
- By: Gabrielle Stone
- Narrated by: Gabrielle Stone
Once I got into the story, I was hooked
Reviewed: 08-27-23
I would say that the writing style of Gabrielle is definitely very casual. She also frequently uses cuss words. If that is not your style, then this is not the book for you.
I enjoyed the self analysis parts, peeling back the onion.
I'm about to start part 2 because I am definitely hooked on the story and curious where it all leads to.
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Flowers in the Dark
- Reclaiming Your Power to Heal from Trauma with Mindfulness
- By: Sister Dang Nghiem MD
- Narrated by: VyVy Nguyen
- Length: 8 hrs and 17 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 8
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 7
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Story5 out of 5 stars 7
Learn the accessible and deeply compassionate practices for healing trauma, known as the Five Strengths of applied Zen Buddhism. More than a philosophy, these body-based practices are backed by modern neuroscience research, and they can be applied by anyone suffering from trauma to begin experiencing relief.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Loved It!
- By Melinda on 03-23-24
- Flowers in the Dark
- Reclaiming Your Power to Heal from Trauma with Mindfulness
- By: Sister Dang Nghiem MD
- Narrated by: VyVy Nguyen
love the message but narration sounds like lecture
Reviewed: 07-23-23
I have been listening for a few chapters now and I indeed do enjoy the overall message. As a trauma survivor myself there were some parts that were a bit triggering for me.
The narration is quite annoying. I noticed another book with similar issue: too intense and sounds like. strict lecture. A more soothing voice would be more appropriate.
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Reinvent Your Life With Mel Robbins
- By: Mel Robbins
- Narrated by: Mel Robbins
- Original Recording
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 534
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 515
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Story5 out of 5 stars 510
Reinvention doesn’t have to be hard—it can be simple and fun. Buckle up and start your journey to a better life with motivational powerhouse and best-selling phenomenon Mel Robbins!
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3 out of 5 stars
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Excellent Advice but....
- By Trisha on 01-21-23
- Reinvent Your Life With Mel Robbins
- By: Mel Robbins
- Narrated by: Mel Robbins
Motivating and to the point
Reviewed: 02-18-23
I didn't even realize this was released on Audible a month ago. I've been listening to her regular podcast. another great source of Mel's motivating programs. I enjoy the car/driving metaphor. Her delivery is always excellent as isthe sound quality. thanks Mel and Audible
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Walking in My Joy
- In These Streets
- By: Jenifer Lewis
- Narrated by: Jenifer Lewis
- Length: 7 hrs and 27 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 1,745
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 1,606
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Story5 out of 5 stars 1,597
Walking in My Joy is a collection of electric stories by the one and only, super hilarious Jenifer Lewis. Her commentary on what’s happening in the world today, told through her outrageous real-life adventures, will have you laughing out loud, while her insightful messages touch your soul. A self-described “traveling fool and nature freak,” Jenifer takes listeners with her all over the world, from Cape Town to Bali; Washington, DC, to the Serengeti; Mongolia to St. Petersburg; and Argentina to Antarctica to demonstrate how she walks in her joy by seeking pleasure in everyday encounters.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Another great work from Jenifer Mfkng Lewis
- By TonyaA6 on 09-20-22
- Walking in My Joy
- In These Streets
- By: Jenifer Lewis
- Narrated by: Jenifer Lewis
another great book by Ms. Jenifer
Reviewed: 11-29-22
my only complaint is that is over too soon. love her story telling and topics
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When the Body Says No
- The Cost of Hidden Stress
- By: Gabor Maté MD
- Narrated by: Daniel Maté
- Length: 11 hrs and 56 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 1,105
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 931
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Story5 out of 5 stars 922
In this accessible and groundbreaking book—filled with the moving stories of real people—medical doctor and bestselling author Gabor Maté shows that emotion and psychological stress play a powerful role in the onset of chronic illness, including breast cancer, prostate cancer, multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer's disease and many others. An international bestseller translated into over thirty languages, When the Body Says No promotes learning and healing, providing transformative insights into how illness can be the body's way of saying no to what the mind cannot or will not acknowledge.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A must read for anyone, ill or not
- By herozero on 09-28-21
- When the Body Says No
- The Cost of Hidden Stress
- By: Gabor Maté MD
- Narrated by: Daniel Maté
too repetitive each chapter
Reviewed: 04-14-22
the narrator is fine
after some 5 chapters I started to get annoyed by yet the exact same structure.
1. a patient with a severe illness such as cancer has similar emotional issues
2. mostly repressing their emotions for the sake of others
there was only some advice in the 19th chapter. I quit after 9 chapters and returned it.
how is this book so highly recommended? it's a repeating same story over and over without much solution or advice. the overall message is basically that the way you handle or ignore emotions, can lead to deathly disease smh
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Buddha's Office
- The Ancient Art of Waking Up While Working Well
- By: Dan Zigmond
- Narrated by: Dan Zigmond
- Length: 3 hrs and 59 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 17
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 13
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 14
Without setting foot in an office, Buddha knew that helping people work right was essential to helping them find their path to awakening. Now more than ever, we need Buddha's guidance. Too many of us are working long hours and dealing with difficult bosses, high-maintenance coworkers, and nonstop stress. We need someone to help remind us that there is a better way. With Buddha's wisdom at the core of every chapter, Buddha's Office will help you learn how to stop taking shortcuts and pay more attention.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Loved the book
- By HumbleWarrior on 01-07-23
- Buddha's Office
- The Ancient Art of Waking Up While Working Well
- By: Dan Zigmond
- Narrated by: Dan Zigmond
the constant change in sound is distracting
Reviewed: 02-22-22
it sounds like retakes with different equipment is editing in. different microphone, background etc. Tone of voice sounds different with next sentence. very choppy. had to return book
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Here's Exactly What To Do
- Simple Tools For A Happier You
- By: Mel Robbins
- Narrated by: Mel Robbins
- Original Recording
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 1,027
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 929
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Story5 out of 5 stars 917
Mel Robbins is back, just in time to help you reimagine the life you want.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Painful
- By Chris Owens on 01-28-22
- Here's Exactly What To Do
- Simple Tools For A Happier You
- By: Mel Robbins
- Narrated by: Mel Robbins
as always, Mel Robbins delivers top quality!
Reviewed: 02-15-22
highly motivating, short episodes.
love the topics and her clear straight forward approach.
highly recommend@
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Buddha’s Diet
- The Ancient Art of Losing Weight Without Losing Your Mind
- By: Tara Cottrell, Dan Zigmond
- Narrated by: Pam Ward
- Length: 4 hrs and 33 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 323
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 285
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 280
There's a lot you probably don't know about the Buddha. For one, the real Buddha was thin. And before he became the "Enlightened One", he was a pampered prince named Siddhartha. He tried starving himself in his quest for inner peace, but found that extremes brought him no closer to enlightenment. Instead, he sought a "middle way" between unhealthy overindulgence and unrealistic abstinence. The instructions he gave his monks about eating, more than 2,500 years ago, were surprisingly simple.
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5 out of 5 stars
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glad I found this book in my Lion's Roar mag
- By M. Houston on 12-08-16
- Buddha’s Diet
- The Ancient Art of Losing Weight Without Losing Your Mind
- By: Tara Cottrell, Dan Zigmond
- Narrated by: Pam Ward
different approach to intermittent fasting
Reviewed: 12-29-21
I'm familiar with intermittent fasting but enjoy this approach better. not so rigorous.
I was not appreciating the tone of narrator and text in some areas. too condensing. as if I was getting lectured as a kid.
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You Are the Guru
- 6 Messages to Help You Move Through Difficult Times with Certainty and Faith
- By: Gabrielle Bernstein
- Narrated by: Gabrielle Bernstein
- Length: 3 hrs and 32 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 3,108
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 2,667
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 2,645
Whether you’re having a moment of minor overwhelm or find yourself in a state of panic, you can turn to this Audible Original for solutions and support. These six messages are simple, reliable, spiritual solutions that will free you from fear and inner turmoil. In order to show up for life and all its challenges, we must be able to regulate our nervous system, calm our mind, and trust our inner wisdom to give us clear direction.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Political?!
- By Hayley on 09-13-20
- You Are the Guru
- 6 Messages to Help You Move Through Difficult Times with Certainty and Faith
- By: Gabrielle Bernstein
- Narrated by: Gabrielle Bernstein
pleasant narration, positive message
Reviewed: 11-28-21
I'm still on chapter 1, about 30 minutes in. this is my first time hearing one of this author's book. I really enjoy the way she explains her main points, pleasant voice
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