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A Woman of the People Audiobook by Michael Tomasky

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Michael Tomasky) — Wed, 10 Sep 2014 06:32:26 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/30/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Woman of the People Subtitle: Elizabeth Warren and the Future of the American Left Author: Michael Tomasky Narrator: Kevin Stillwell Format: Unabridged Length: 21 mins Language: English Release date: 09-10-14 Publisher: Foreign Affairs Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Divisions among Democrats exist just like they do among Republicans, but have largely festered beneath the surface for lack of a spokesperson to challenge the partys economic elites. In Elizabeth Warren, grassroots Democrats may have found their champion. Members Reviews: Great Subject; So-so Pesentation A review of the book A Fighting Chance Tomasky does a decent job of presenting a broad outline of the book's content, as well as some of what wasn't included. However I found the review greatly lacking in depth; it struck me as the equivalent of the high school book report you do when you haven't read the book and cobble together a report from other reviews and tips from your friends who actually read it.

Quarterly Essay 15 Audiobook by Margaret Simons

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Margaret Simons) — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 22:09:45 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/30/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Quarterly Essay 15 Subtitle: Latham's World: The New Politics of the Outsiders Author: Margaret Simons Narrator: Margaret Simons Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 04-12-12 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: In the third Quarterly Essay of 2004, Margaret Simons takes a long hard look at Mark Latham, the self-proclaimed "club buster" and the man who would be prime minister. Few doubt Latham's intelligence and ambition, but what will this amount to in government? Simons argues that if Labor is elected, it will not be "business as usual". Rather we can expect a reformist government in the spirit - if not the letter - of Latham's political tutor, Gough Whitlam. It is also likely to be a government that has little time for the totemic issues of the Labor elites. This is an essay that takes the political pulse of the nation - it is clear-eyed, probing, anchored in observation and an original analysis of the political state of play. It ventures into the murky world of Liverpool Council, where Latham made enemies and ran the show. It reserves harsh words for those in the media who have ignored Latham's ideas and community campaigning in favour of rumour-mongering. Above all, it reveals Latham as a conviction politician and an acute thinker, with a prescient understanding of how the urban fringe now drives the politics of the nation.

Kim Philby Audiobook by Tim Milne

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Tim Milne) — Thu, 18 Dec 2014 10:04:26 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/30/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Kim Philby Subtitle: The Unknown Story of the KGB's Master-Spy Author: Tim Milne Narrator: Liam Tobin Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 12-18-14 Publisher: Oakhill Publishing Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Kim Philby, the so-called Third Man in the Cambridge spy ring, was the Cold War's most infamous traitor, a Soviet spy at the heart of British intelligence. Philby joined Britain's secret service MI6 during the war and went on to head the section tasked with rooting out Russian spies before becoming the service's chief liaison officer with the CIA. He betrayed hundreds of British and US agents to the Russians and compromised numerous operations inside the Soviet Union. Tim Milne was Philby's closest and oldest friend. They studied at Westminster School together and when Philby joined MI6 he immediately recruited Milne as his deputy. Philby's treachery was a huge blow to Milne and, after he retired, he wrote a highly revealing description of Philby's time in the secret service. Publication of the memoirs was banned by MI6 but, after Milne's death in 2010, his family were determined that this insider's account of the Philby affair be published. Edited to include newly released top-secret documents showing how the KGB's master spy managed to fool MI6 even after he defected to Moscow, this is the final word on one of the world's most notorious spies by the MI6 colleague who knew him best, the insider account of the Philby affair that Britain's spy chiefs did not want you to hear. Critic Reviews: "Elegant and rich in detail, it provides intriguing glimpses of the man who would become the 20th century's most notorious British spy and traitor." (Mail on Sunday) "An often intimate portrait of the Third Man, candid in its assessments." (The Telegraph) "[Milne] explains one of the most enduring mysteries surrounding the notorious Soviet spy." (The Guardian) Members Reviews: Absorbing and unpretentious personal account After reading this personal account by Tim Milne and his relationship to Kim Philby I am not much the wiser about the ins and outs of the actual spying charges or the misdeeds of Philby. This did not distract from my enjoyment of the book as in some ways the author's description of his upper class education at a certain time in Great Britain and his subsequent service in the War Office and then the Secret Services offers an interesting view of the social history of Britain and of the people who were influential in its development. The author was often suspected of not telling the truth when he declared he was totally unaware of Philby's 'secret life but I think the whole point of being a spy is to be able to separate oneself from one's normal social life and one's secret life. On a lesser scale there have been men who had two wives and families without ever betraying themselves until being found out by authorities. It has definitely aroused my interest and as soon as other books dealing with the actual spying and geopolitics are in audible versions I will be one of the first to order them.

The Story of Aaron Burr Audiobook by Lyndon Orr

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Lyndon Orr) — Thu, 14 Jul 2016 19:09:17 GMT

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Mandela's Way Audiobook by Richard Stengel

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Richard Stengel) — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 01:34:17 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/30/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Mandela's Way Subtitle: Fifteen Lessons on Life, Love, and Courage Author: Richard Stengel Narrator: Richard Stengel Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 03-30-10 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 130 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: We long for heroes and have too few. Nelson Mandela, who recently celebrated his 91st birthday, is the closest thing the world has to a secular saint. He liberated a country from a system of violent prejudice and helped unite oppressor and oppressed in a way that had never been done before. Now Richard Stengel, the editor of Time magazine, has distilled countless hours of intimate conversation with Mandela into 15 essential life lessons. For nearly three years, including the critical period when Mandela moved South Africa toward the first democratic elections in its history, Stengel collaborated with Mandela on his autobiography and traveled with him everywhere. Eating with him, watching him campaign, hearing him think out loud, Stengel came to know all the different sides of this complex man and became a cherished friend and colleague. In Mandela's Way, Stengel recounts the moments in which the grandfather of South Africa was tested and shares the wisdom he learned: why courage is more than the absence of fear, why we should keep our rivals close, why the answer is not always either/or but often both, how important it is for each of us to find something away from the world that gives us pleasure and satisfaction - our own garden. Woven into these life lessons are remarkable stories of Mandelas childhood as the protegy of a tribal king, of his early days as a freedom fighter, of the 27-year imprisonment that could not break him, and of his new and fulfilling marriage at the age of 80. This compact book is profoundly inspiring. It captures the spirit of this extraordinary manwarrior, martyr, husband, statesman, and moral leader, and spurs us to look within ourselves, reconsider the things we take for granted, and contemplate the legacy well leave behind. Members Reviews: Great book One of the best books I have read on Mandela. I recommend to anyone in a leadership role. Great book. One of the best book on courage great leadership lessons on courage, leadership and forgiveness a great story on lessons learnt . Loved it! Well Read and well written. I loved the stories of Mandela - I come from South Africa and he is the hero of my childhood. I have one issue and it nearly had me stop listening - comparing Mandela with Obama that I take issue with. Obama has never and will never have the strength of character that Manadela has he has not had to overcome the same hardships and still come out as an extra-ordinary human being. Take that out and you have an outstanding piece of work. Well read and well written it transported me back to the Transky. Mandela is a living legend lets make sure we keep him that way! Second to None. Last real hero in our world. Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? Yes. Yes. Invaluable experiences that need to be pass on through generations. What other book might you compare Mandela's Way to and why? As previously stated: "second to none" Which character as performed by Richard Stengel was your favorite? Of course Nelson Mandela Whats an idea from the book that you will remember? Courage is not the absence of fear. Nobody born courageous. It is a day to day attitude towards life, particularly when you are put up to remarkable tests. Good Book Love it and great lessons shared. Would recommend for sure to anyone to reaf or lesson to.

The Time of Your Life Audiobook by Margaret Trudeau

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Margaret Trudeau) — Thu, 25 Jun 2015 20:02:42 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/30/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Time of Your Life Subtitle: Choosing a Vibrant, Joyful Future Author: Margaret Trudeau Narrator: Colleen Winton Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 06-25-15 Publisher: Post Hypnotic Press Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: In this candid and engaging book, Margaret Trudeau, author of the number-one best-selling memoir Changing My Mind, offers women an inspirational and practical approach to creating a healthy, happy, secure, and satisfying future life. From dating and online romance, to health practices and financial planning, The Time of Your Life explores the fundamentals needed for the best future by discussing cornerstone issues such as housing, money, sex, friendship, and children. Always a rebel at heart, Margaret looks at what the experts have to say and weaves through her own point of view, culling insightful and funny anecdotes from her early marriage to Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau, when she was a 22-year-old hippie from the west coast of Canada, to her life as a single mom raising three young boys in the often hostile glare of the media spotlight. Margaret's mental health challenges; her decision to leave her second marriage; the devastating losses of her son, Michel, and first husband, Pierre; and her reinvention as a coveted spokesperson and fundraiser make her uniquely qualified to offer her own perspective on the choices women face in their 50s and beyond. Practical, straightforward, and filled with tips and ideas for living a rich life, The Time of Your Life is the perfect book for women of all ages. Members Reviews: A treasure Chest of wisdom Highly recommend this book for anyone in need of gaining perspective about painful periods in life and going through renewal and self reinvention. Outstanding Audible What made the experience of listening to The Time of Your Life the most enjoyable? The Time of Your Life: Choosing A Vibrant Joyful Future is an empowering, informative and motivational read. Margaret Trudeaus audible book, " The Time of Your Life: Choosing A Vibrant Joyful Future," provides readers with the insights to understand how to have a healthy, happy, secure, and productive life as we enter the next stage of our biological timeclock. Trudeaus audible book provides readers with the insights to cope and be happy after as we age and journey down the third act of life. Most individuals do not realize that as life changes we need to change and prepare for the next stage of our life so we can live a productive and fulfilling future. In the introduction, Trudeau opens up and lets you into her world sharing touching moments from her own life journey. She shares heartwarming stories from her life including how life changed for her in a short-period of time compromising her creativity, productivity, emotional stability and most important her physical health as she shares some memories of her life. In The Time of Your Life: Choosing A Vibrant Joyful Future, Margaret Trudeau helps you understand with her words of wisdom that a journey of awakening does not require a traumatic event to occur in order to experience a rude awakening.

Abraham Lincoln: Life Lessons Audiobook by Michael Winicott

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Michael Winicott) — Wed, 17 Feb 2016 14:42:20 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/30/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Abraham Lincoln: Life Lessons Subtitle: Challenges, Solutions and Lessons from the Life of a Great Man Author: Michael Winicott Narrator: Mike Norgaard Format: Unabridged Length: 33 mins Language: English Release date: 02-17-16 Publisher: UNITEXTO LLC Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Discover the life lessons from Abraham Lincoln that can transform your life! Abraham Lincoln is one of the most fascinating figures of our history, for a wide variety of reasons. He represents the summation of those leadership and personal qualities that had helped to mold a nation. Lincoln stood for all that was right, honest, and self-evident. As a boy, his heroes were the Founding Fathers, and he studied the history of that young nation that was so devoted to human rights. He grew up in poverty and had a binding link to the common people. He was innovative at a time when the age of discoveries and inventions was just beginning. He was compassionate and caring yet, when necessary, could put his foot down firmly and be decisive beyond question. He was patient, persistent, consistent, and persuasive rather than dictatorial. But, without a doubt, the foundation of Abraham Lincoln's leadership style was an unshakable commitment to the rights of the individual. This short book aims at helping those interested in the subject to appreciate a few of the many lessons that Lincoln's life has to offer. It begins with a brief overview of the great man's life story, ranging from the often challenging, circumstances of his birth and early life to the height of his power and his sudden death. It then moves onto 10 especially significant lessons from that famous life, each springing from the circumstances of a particular stage of his development and his responses to them. While each of these distinct episodes has a particular point to teach to students of leadership, they also help to reveal and illuminate more fundamental principles that are just as valuable. Members Reviews: Still applies in today's world! Abraham Lincoln: Life Lessons: Challenges, Solutions and Lessons from the Life of a Great Man by Michael Winicott, Narrated by Mike Norgaard will appeal to lovers of history, those seeking to learn more about the type of man Abraham Lincoln was, and those in leadership roles. I guess I thought this book would be more about universal lessons/practices that stand strong even today, and less about the life and times of Abraham Lincoln. I'm not a huge history buff, so I felt the content was a bit dry. However, there are many lessons in this book that would appeal to those who hold leadership roles or those hoping to gain followers of whatever it is they stand for. Because the book focused a lot on the type of man Abraham Lincoln was and why so many people supported and loved him, leaders today could take this book as advice or guidance in their own role as a leader and apply the practices they best see fit. Not knowing much at all about Abraham Lincoln, I felt Michael Winicott's writing was informative and helpful. The narration of this piece, by Mike Norgaard, was good. Although there were a few spots where words/phrases were repeated (probably due to editing), it didn't take away from my overall listening experience. In my personal opinion, he added to my overall rating of the book because it read like a textbook. I would have much rather listened to him read it to me than me reading it in print. He kept a good pace, spoke clearly, and was easy to understand.

Why Courage Matters Audiobook by John McCain, Mark Salter

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (John McCain) — Wed, 21 Apr 2004 06:47:50 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/30/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Why Courage Matters Subtitle: The Way to a Braver Life Author: John McCain, Mark Salter Narrator: John McCain Format: Abridged Length: 1 hr and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 04-21-04 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: "We are taught to understand, correctly, that courage is not the absence of fear but the capacity for action despite our fears," McCain reminds us, as a way of introducing the stories of figures both famous and obscure that he finds most compelling, from Nobel Peace Prize laureate Aung San Suu Kyi to Sgt. Roy Benavidez, who ignored his own well-being to rescue eight of his men from an ambush in the Vietnam jungle; from 1960s civil rights leader John Lewis, who wrote, "When I care about something, I'm prepared to take the long, hard road," to Hannah Senesh, who, in protecting her comrades in the Hungarian resistance against Hitler's SS, chose a martyr's death over a despot's mercy. These are some of the examples McCain turns to for inspiration and offers to others to help them summon the resolve to be both good and great. He explains the value of courage in both everyday actions and extraordinary feats. We learn why moral principles and physical courage are often not distinct quantities but two sides of the same coin. Most of all, readers discover how sometimes simply setting the right example can be the ultimate act of courage. Written by one of our most respected public gures, Why Courage Matters is that rare book with a message both timely and timeless. This is a work for anyone seeking to understand how the mystery and gift of courage can empower us and change our lives. Critic Reviews: "One of McCain's greatest strengths as a writer has been that he doesn't sound like just another politician." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: A purchase worth it... John has brought forward a number of real life parables to assist us in getting to the core of a common definition of courage. At times it might have been more useful to have fewer anecdotes and more of the blunt McCain we have come to know (and love). However, he appears to rally these thoughts in a powerful conclusion and makes the book a worthy read. Five Stars Good book it was a very good read, and I am glad to have the ... Well-written and provocative...it was a very good read, and I am glad to have the insight into McCain's feelings on this subject (even if I am angry with him these days). It arrived quickly & in brand new condition. Stories of, and a true definition of the first virtue- Courage This book is surprising in at least two ways. I thought a book by war- hero on Courage John McCain would focus on his own story, his own trial in courage. I also thought it would focus on military heroes. It has it share of these and in fact opens with the story of Vietnam War Medal of honor Winner Roy Benavidez whose courage in rescuing wounded comrades surrounded by Vietcong involved an incredible determination and persistence. It is notable by the way that in choosing the military heroes McCain does not focus on a Sergeant York - like hero remarkable for how many of the enemy he wiped out, but on someone engaged in an act of rescue of his fellow soldiers. And in fact the theme of willingness to sacrifice for others, to risk oneself to save or help others is at the heart of McCain's conception in this work.

Davy Crockett Audiobook by David Crockett

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (David Crockett) — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 13:42:54 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/30/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Davy Crockett Subtitle: My Own Story Author: David Crockett Narrator: Jonathan Reese Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 10-09-08 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 17 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Even as a child, Davy Crockett "always delighted to be in the very thickest of danger." Better known to us as "King of the Wild Frontier," Davy Crockett was not only a frontiersman but also a politician who became a celebrity and a folk hero during his lifetime. Here, in his own inimitable style, he describes his earliest days in Tennessee, his two marriages, his career as an Indian fighter, his bear hunts, and his electioneering. His reputation as a "b'ar" hunter sent him to Congress with an eye on the White House; but at the Alamo, he would cap off a legend that still holds Americans in its spell. ©1923 Public Domain (P)2008 Tantor Editorial Reviews: Few Americans have been more successful than Davy Crockett at creating their own mythology though much of this books interest is found in the tension between the hyperbole of the author and the manufactured accounts produced by Disney and others. Reader Jonathan Reese handles this tension skillfully. He uses dialect when variant spellings indicate but otherwise has less of a mountain accent. His resonant voice and steady pace make the hunting tales, which comprise much of the book, almost interesting and the humor, both intentional and unintentional, amusing. Members Reviews: Fantastic Autobiography -- well narrated This reminded me of the Adventures of Huckleberry Finn and Tom Sawyer. . but much more interesting because it is all true! Poorly performed, but a good story. The reader uses the same simple inflection structure for almost every sentence. He becomes very tiresome to listen to. Otherwise, the story itself reveals a lot about Crockett's personality and ambitions.

Yes We Can Audiobook by Garen Thomas

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Garen Thomas) — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 21:31:42 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/30/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Yes We Can Subtitle: A Biography of Barack Obama Author: Garen Thomas Narrator: Roscoe Orman Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 09-30-08 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 21 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Born in the USA, the son of an African father and an American mother, a boy who spent his childhood in Indonesia and Hawaii, Barack Obama is truly a citizen of the world. His campaign for the presidency is powered by a fierce optimism, an exuberant sense of purpose and determination, and, above all, a belief that change can happen. Garen Thomas takes us through the life of Barack Obama, from his struggle to fit in with his classmates and concern about not knowing his biological father, through his term as Illinois senator, to his historic and momentum-building run for president of the United States. Barack Obama is a man who uses his words to inspire us. We can have a better future. We can be whatever we want to be. Yes. We. Can. Members Reviews: ATTITUDE NOT APTITUDE DETERMINES ALTITUDE What made the experience of listening to Yes We Can the most enjoyable? This was a story which I knew the ending of because it is historical, but I appreciated the background information which showed a very ordinary fellow. Which scene was your favorite? The scene of this future president of the United States having to sleep on the streets of New York. I said, "only in America." Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? I did want to listen to it all in one sitting, it was, however, written for children. Even though it was written for children, I kept listening, Wrong Book in the wrong Place Dear Audible if it is a kids book, please indicate so in the title!! Do not waste my time downloading the wrong title!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Written in a very simple language! Would you listen to Yes We Can again? Why? Yes, I would listen to this book again not because it's intellectually challenging because it tells a story in a very simple way. What was one of the most memorable moments of Yes We Can? 1. Obama at Harvard had planned a scene and refuse to go according to plan 2. His fight to not become what is expected of him; for example hang out with people of the same race. Have you listened to any of Roscoe Ormans other performances before? How does this one compare? No I have not Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? No but I could have done that as I was interested in the subject

Sterling Biographies Audiobook by Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen) — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 13:44:27 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/30/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sterling Biographies Subtitle: Franklin Delano Roosevelt: A National Hero Author: Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen Narrator: Kevin Pariseau Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 04-21-09 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: This fascinating biography captures all the drama of F.D.R.'s life and times: his privileged, but somewhat lonely childhood; his marriage to Eleanor, who opened his eyes to social injustice; his introduction to public office; his struggle to stay in politics in spite of his physical disabilities; and the daunting task of being president in a time of national and global turmoil. Critic Reviews: "Narrator [Kevin Pariseau] does an outstanding job with historical information and the productions quotes, which have a slightly dated sound appropriate to the 1920s-40s." (AudioFile) Members Reviews: I would not recommend this book for elementary or even junior high age ... This was the first Sterling Biography I have read with my daughter and I am very impressed with the depth of the material, while still being interesting for teenage readers. I would not recommend this book for elementary or even junior high age readers unless they have a fervent passion for history. Even filled with numerous photographs, this 119 page read was bursting with information; more than enough for any school report. I recommend all sterling biographies Woderfully written, with enough detail to motivate further reasearch, while also invoking respect for the president, and the personal and political challenges of his times. I recommend all sterling biographies. This one is truly a jam. a great man This is a good book about this wonderful man, he did so much good for this country.

William Henry Harrison Audiobook by Howard Peckham

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Howard Peckham) — Fri, 28 Jul 2006 03:18:48 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/30/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: William Henry Harrison Subtitle: Young Tippecanoe Author: Howard Peckham Narrator: Patrick Lawlor Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 07-28-06 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 11 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Meet our ninth U.S. President before his famous victory over the Native American chief Tecumseh in the Battle of Tippecanoe. Young readers will thrill to hear young Billy Harrison's dramatic rescue of his sister Sally as she struggles to stay afloat after falling into a river, and admire his courage when he captures a British soldier at the age of eight. Find out more about these and the rest of Billy's boyhood adventures in William Henry Harrison: Young Tippecanoe. ©2000 Estate of Howard H. Peckham; (P)2006 Blackstone Audiobooks Critic Reviews: "A superb biography for young readers ages 8 to 12....A welcome, very highly recommended addition to school and community biography collections for children." (Midwest Book Review) Members Reviews: Good I enjoyed listing but the voices were a bit much. Still good storytelling. I would have preferred a bit more emphasis on the later part of his life. superficial This book wasnt for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more? very superficial "story" of William Henry Harrison's life with large gaps between what he was doing through out his life. definitely not for a serious scholar of history What could Howard Peckham have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you? He could have used real, legitimate historical information/quotes/etc instead of what appear to be made up dialog which might have taken place. Would you be willing to try another one of Patrick Lawlors performances? no, I'm not a fan of his voice. You didnt love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities? no Any additional comments? if you are looking for a serious biography of this man, this is not it. I'm trying to listen to the biographies of all the US presidents; most are excellent, this was not - hopefully someone else wrote a better account of his life and accomplishments.

Barack Obama Audiobook by Tim Alexander

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Tim Alexander) — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 10:58:23 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/30/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Barack Obama Subtitle: Hope for the World Author: Tim Alexander Narrator: Kerry Shale Format: Unabridged Length: 49 mins Language: English Release date: 04-03-09 Publisher: Orion Publishing Group Limited Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: In celebration of the great man, Barack Obama: Hope For The World provides an easy to follow history of America and how a new day dawned with Barack's election to the White House. With global peace, climate change and our futures on top of his to-do list Hope For The World will fascinate, entertain and educate knowledge-hungry fans. It will inspire and inform.

French Legends: The Life and Legacy of Marie Antoinette Audiobook by Charles River Editors

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Charles River Editors) — Fri, 16 Jun 2017 13:09:08 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/30/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: French Legends: The Life and Legacy of Marie Antoinette Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Colin Fluxman Format: Unabridged Length: 58 mins Language: English Release date: 06-16-17 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Throughout history, a countless number of historical figures have had their lives overshadowed by the myths and legends that surround them to the extent that their legacy comes to define them. In French history, this is truer of Marie Antoinette than just about everyone else. Nearly 220 years after she was put to the guillotine, Marie Antoinette is more famous than ever, fairly or unfairly coming to epitomize royalty and everything that was wrong with it. As the youngest daughter of the Holy Roman Emperor, 14-year-old Marie's marriage to the eventual Louis XVI made her Dauphine, and it initially seemed like a good fit. The charming and beautiful young girl pleased the French, but she had the misfortune of being queen at a time when the French were beginning to sour on their royalty and aristocratic classes. On top of that, France's participation in the American Revolution had left the nation broke, which only angered those who watched the King and Queen spend millions of livres for their own comfort at the expense of the state. Though Marie Antoinette was hardly the only French royal who liked to live lavishly, the French were particularly scornful of her, possibly due to her Austrian ancestry. Members Reviews: Well Researched and Easy Read I found this to be well researched, informative, and entertaining. Although far, far too short a book to even come close to being an accurate biography and does the subject a disservice by not further exploring a fascinating time in history nor the infamous woman who so influenced it. Very disappointed in this book Very disappointed in this book. Very short, which I find' t realize when purchasing. I was looking for a story, not 32 pages of little information. Should be a free book. Will be more careful in future. Disappointed After reading Louis XVI by Charles River Editors, I followed it up with this. Half the book briefly speaks of Marie Antoinette, the other half is identical copy to Louis XVI, I get they shared the same fate, but I expected a little more creativity. The authors just took the last 6 chapters of Louis XVI and used them for MA. QUEEN OF FRANCE, MARIE ANTOINETTE. I HAVE ALWAYS READ WHAT AUTHORS HAVE HAD TO SAY REGARDING THIS YOUNG QUEEN. MORE AND MORE FACTS SEEM TO COME TO LIGHT, HOWEVER, THIS BOOK CONDENSES HER LIFE AND DEATH INTO A FAST AND INTERESTING READ. I TRULY ENJOYED THIS BOOK AND ITS BEAUTIFUL ARTWORKS. Brilliant This history is excellent, is not prolonged, gives just the right amount of information. Very readable and easy to follow. I will certainly be getting more books from this series. Loved it.

Abraham Lincoln Audiobook by Grover Gardner, David Zinn, Johnny Heller, Kaili Vernoff

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Grover Gardner) — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 07:00:26 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/30/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Abraham Lincoln Subtitle: Great American Historians on Our Sixteenth President Author: Grover Gardner, David Zinn, Johnny Heller, Kaili Vernoff Format: Original Recording Length: 13 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 11-13-09 Publisher: Public Affairs Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: In an authoritative collection celebrating the 200th anniversary of Lincoln's birth, America's top Lincoln historians offer their diverse perspectives on the life and legacy of America's 16th president. Spanning Lincoln's life - from his early career as a Springfield lawyer, to his presidential reign during one of America's most troubled historical periods, to his assassination in 1865 - these essays, developed from original C-SPAN interviews, provide a compelling, composite portrait of Lincoln, one that offers up new stories and fresh insights on a defining leader. Edited by C-SPAN's Brian Lamb and Susan Swain, Abraham Lincoln is a wonderful compendium of information and deeply-informed analysis that deserves a prominent place in every history lover's library. C-SPAN is directing any royalties from the sale of this audiobook to the nonprofit C-SPAN Education Foundation, which creates teaching materials for middle- and high-school teachers. Members Reviews: Good opposing views This book provides an in depth analysis of the Lincoln debate. I didn't know Lincoln's life and legacy were so embroiled in conflict. Highly recommend. Abraham Lincoln It wasn't clear to me when I ordered this C-Span produced book that the information inside was going to be a rehash of what various historians had said over the years about Lincoln. Some were just a few paragraphs long and were excerpted from interviews which may have been about Lincoln but also interviews which may have had something entirely different as the main topic. So, in one sense I was disappointed; I had expected new essays from a number of Lincoln scholars. However it was very readable and still interesting and the appendix with many of Lincoln's speeches was a nice addition to my library. Lincoln on C-SPAN A wonderful purchase for anyone with even a faint interest in Abraham Lincoln and his impact on America. In this book, many notable scholars lend their thoughts and insights in a conversational style to various aspects of the Lincoln story. A reader will be delayed neither by scholarly jargon nor intrusive footnotes. Instead, that person is presented with the easy opportunity to be exposed to a wide breadth of the scholarship directly touching upon Mr. Lincoln. And afterwards, if interest is excited, he or she can go find and read one or more of the books written by these able past contributors to C-SPAN. C-SPAN is a national treasure and this timely history book is a monument to that cable-industry company's talented staff and its work over the years in bringing Abraham Lincoln's life and times so vividly before a new generation of Americans. A rush job that wanders all over the place And, often, not for the better. First, the "rush job" complaint? Some of the interviews or comments are nearly 20 years old, yet none of them were edited to read well, rather than anything beyond a simple explanatory parenthesis. They read way too much like TV-level spoken English. More substantively, the "all over the place, often not for the better"? Bennett Lenore is deliberately antihistorical, with axes to grind. He ignores Lincoln's clear evolution on racial issues. He claims Lincoln wanted to forcibly deport blacks rather than just pushing voluntary colonization.

Churchill Remembered Audiobook by Mark Jones

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Mark Jones) — Thu, 06 Jul 2006 12:41:13 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/30/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Churchill Remembered Author: Mark Jones Narrator: Tim Pigott-Smith Format: Original Recording Length: 2 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 07-06-06 Publisher: BBC Worldwide Limited Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 11 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: In the thirties, his out-of-touch views on subjects such as Indian nationalism meant that his warnings on German militarism were not taken seriously. On the day Churchill took office as Prime Minister, Hitler invaded the low countries; by mid-June France had fallen. A lesser man would have been overwhelmed. Even his opponents do not doubt his greatness as a leader during the Second World War. But the 1945 election brought a shock defeat. Despite this setback, in 1951 at the age of 77 he returned to serve a second term as Prime Minister. Churchill Remembered draws on a wealth of archive broadcasts by, among others, Robert Boothby, Violet Bonham Carter, Nancy Astor, Oswald Mosley and Churchill himself, and encompasses the whole of his extraordinary life. This is a fascinating and illuminating audio portrait of the life and career of one of Britain's greatest leaders, recounted by those who knew him and in his own words. Members Reviews: More than a spoken book The distilled essence of Churchill in two hours. This radio programme romps through his life, bringing in key witnesses to give us an inside view. The only criticism - I wish it was three times longer. Inspired by a Great Briton I have always been facinated with the history of Churchill before WWII and this book did not disappoint; whilst a slow start with a bit too many interviews from his time at school, it soon picked up and I was riveted. A fantastic insight into a complex character who was obviously the right man at the right time in our darkest hour. The Narration was excellent, but I would have enjoyed more of the famous speeches. Highly recommended.

Zoom Black Magic Liberation Radio Audiobook by Gary Covino

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Gary Covino) — Mon, 03 Apr 2017 19:42:58 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/30/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Zoom Black Magic Liberation Radio Author: Gary Covino Narrator: Barbara Bogaev, Gary Covino Format: Original Recording Length: 27 mins Language: English Release date: 04-03-17 Publisher: Soundprint Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Mbanna Kantako's pirate radio station, broadcast from a corner of his living room, is heard in a two mile radius of the John Hay Homes housing project in Springfield, Illinois. Zoom Black Magic Radio has attracted a relatively large audience with its mix of rap and reggae music, listener call-ins and political commentary. It has also attracted the attention of the FCC, the local legal system and the Springfield Police, all of whom have attempted to shut the station down. Producer Gary Covino gives us a portrait of a man who campaigned, inspired and agitated for community change, and ended up a local legend. The Soundprint documentary series features the best work of top radio producers. The award winning documentaries are renowned for drawing the listener into the story with compelling interviews, authentic voices and rich sound. From memoirs to science, health and popular culture, Soundprint creates a powerful experience the listener will not soon forget. Here some related documentaries: Calling Mr. Marconi Produced by: Chris Brookes Changing Spaces: Hampden, Baltimore Produced by: Gemma Hooley Conversations in a Black Barbershop Produced by: Askia Muhammad and Debra Morris The Education of Charles 67x Produced by: Askia Muhammad and Debra Morris Life at McMurdo Produced by: Soundprint One Family in a Kansas Town Produced: by Steve Lickteig Up Against the War With Radio Zid Produced by Neenah Ellis Whispers Produced by: Chris Brookes Soundprint Executive Producer: Bill Siemering Producer: Moira Rankin Audio Engineer: Anna Maria de Freitas Associate Producer: Debra Morris

Natasha Dudinska Audiobook by Alex Chadwick

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Alex Chadwick) — Mon, 03 Apr 2017 01:19:44 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/30/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Natasha Dudinska Author: Alex Chadwick Narrator: Lisa Simeone, Alex Chadwick Format: Original Recording Length: 27 mins Language: English Release date: 04-03-17 Publisher: Soundprint Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: History often celebrates dramatic acts of heroism rather than smaller, more modest acts of leadership and courage. It was an accumulation of small acts throughout Eastern Europe that led to the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989. As the wall was being taken apart, citizens of a nearby country were also dismantling their own government. In Czechoslovakia, a protest movement led primarily by college students was blossoming. The process was mostly peaceful, and out of it, new leaders were born. These were young leaders with noble goals, and despite having little experience and shaky self-confidence, they made great strides in creating political change. Producer Alex Chadwick tells the story of one of these courageous young people, Natasha Dudinska. The Soundprint documentary series features the best work of top radio producers. The award winning documentaries are renowned for drawing the listener into the story with compelling interviews, authentic voices and rich sound. From memoirs to science, health and popular culture, Soundprint creates a powerful experience the listener will not soon forget. Here are some related Soundprint documentaries: Kitchen Table Talk Produced by: Julie Drizen and Jude Thilman Nationalism Produced by: Mike Schuster The New Generation in Russia Produced by: Brooke Gladstone Soundprint Executive Producer: Moira Rankin Technical Director: Anna Maria de Freitas Audio Engineer: Jared Weissbrot Associate Producer: Katie Gott

After Dogs and Chimpanzees Audiobook by Judith Kampfner

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Judith Kampfner) — Mon, 03 Apr 2017 19:51:09 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/30/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: After Dogs and Chimpanzees Subtitle: The Early Space Program Author: Judith Kampfner Narrator: Larry Massett, Judith Kampfner Format: Original Recording Length: 25 mins Language: English Release date: 04-03-17 Publisher: Soundprint Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: In preparation for sending astronauts into space, scientists sent animals to test the effect of high altitudes. But animals could only tell them so much, and so the Air Force began a remarkable program to send balloonists to the outer edge of the atmosphere. Come to the original research site in New Mexico, where Project Manhigh scientists, flight surgeons and inventors explored the science of space travel. It was here where these pioneers experienced the rarified atmosphere, tested the impact of cosmic rays and calibrated the forces of motion that could spin a man out of control. The Soundprint documentary series features the best work of top radio producers. The award winning documentaries are renowned for drawing the listener into the story with compelling interviews, authentic voices and rich sound. From memoirs to science, health and popular culture, Soundprint creates a powerful experience the listener will not soon forget. Here are some related documentaries: By Judith Kampfner: The Enigma Force, The First Astronauts, Space Aging, Getting Your Bearings; By Richard Paul: Rocket Girls and Astronettes, Rocketing Ahead Soundprint Executive Producer: Moira Rankin Technical Director: Anna Maria de Freitas Editor: George Papagiannis Audio Engineer: Robin Wise Associate Producer: Francesca Raimond

Grant Audiobook by Ron Chernow

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ron Chernow) — Tue, 10 Oct 2017 00:59:20 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/30/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Grant Author: Ron Chernow Narrator: Mark Bramhall Format: Unabridged Length: 48 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 10-10-17 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1500 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Pulitzer Prize winner Ron Chernow returns with a sweeping and dramatic portrait of one of our most compelling generals and presidents, Ulysses S. Grant. Ulysses S. Grant's life has typically been misunderstood. All too often he is caricatured as a chronic loser and an inept businessman or as the triumphant but brutal Union general of the Civil War. But these stereotypes don't come close to capturing him, as Chernow sows in his masterful biography, the first to provide a complete understanding of the general and president whose fortunes rose and fell with dizzying speed and frequency. Before the Civil War, Grant was flailing. His business ventures had ended dismally, and, despite distinguished service in the Mexican War, he ended up resigning from the army in disgrace amid recurring accusations of drunkenness. But in war, Grant began to realize his remarkable potential, soaring through the ranks of the Union army, prevailing at the battle of Shiloh and in the Vicksburg campaign, and ultimately defeating the legendary Confederate general Robert E. Lee. Along the way Grant endeared himself to President Lincoln and became his most trusted general and the strategic genius of the war effort. Grant's military fame translated into a two-term presidency but one plagued by corruption scandals involving his closest staff members. More important, he sought freedom and justice for black Americans, working to crush the Ku Klux Klan and earning the admiration of Frederick Douglass, who called him "the vigilant, firm, impartial, and wise protector of my race". After his presidency he was again brought low by a dashing young swindler on Wall Street, only to resuscitate his image by working with Mark Twain to publish his memoirs, which are recognized as a masterpiece of the genre. With lucidity, breadth, and meticulousness, Chernow finds the threads that bind these disparate stories together, shedding new light on the man whom Walt Whitman described as "nothing heroic...and yet the greatest hero". Chernow's probing portrait of Grant's lifelong struggle with alcoholism transforms our understanding of the man at the deepest level. This is America's greatest biographer bringing movingly to life one of our finest but most underappreciated presidents. The definitive biography, Grant, is a grand synthesis of painstaking research and literary brilliance that makes sense of all sides of Grant's life, explaining how this simple Midwesterner could at once be so ordinary and so extraordinary. Members Reviews: Excellent Book (BUT WHERE IS THE PDF FILES)???? I really enjoyed this book. The only thing that would make this book better would be the PDF file like some of the other books. Second book, I have bought without a PDF lately. Please give us readers PDF files to see maps, and other important information such as dates and names spelling etc. Ron Chernow should be writing for our schools I want to first give the Narrator, Mark Bramhall, much credit. He did such a great job creating voices for all characters - it made it super easy for me to follow along (at work...shh...don't tell anyone...) & very enjoyable (I am not a major 'books on tape' fan - I like to hold an actual book). I found myself searching all books he narrated and purchasing them. Ron Chernow did such an amazing detailed job in the life of Grant - that I feel like I know him.

Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World Audiobook by Jack Weatherford

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jack Weatherford) — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 15:18:26 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/30/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World Author: Jack Weatherford Narrator: Jonathan Davis, Jack Weatherford Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 02-16-10 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 9589 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: The Mongol army led by Genghis Khan subjugated more lands and people in 25 years than the Romans did in 400. In nearly every country the Mongols conquered, they brought an unprecedented rise in cultural communication, expanded trade, and a blossoming of civilization. Vastly more progressive than his European or Asian counterparts, Genghis Khan abolished torture, granted universal religious freedom, and smashed feudal systems of aristocratic privilege. From the story of his rise through the tribal culture to the explosion of civilization that the Mongol Empire unleashed, this brilliant work of revisionist history is nothing less than the epic story of how the modern world was made. Critic Reviews: "With appreciative descriptions of the sometimes tender tyrant, this chronicle supplies just enough personal and world history to satisfy any reader." (Publishers Weekly) "There is very little time for reading in my new job. But of the few books I've read, my favourite is Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World by Jack Weatherford. It's a fascinating book portraying Genghis Khan in a totally new light. It shows that he was a great secular leader, among other things." (Manmohan Singh, Prime Minister of India) "Weatherford's admiration for Genghis and his firsthand knowledge of many of the sites important in Mongol history give this text an immediacy and a visual quality that are enhanced by Daviss presentation. When the narrative begins to lag in its final hour or two as it moves farther from the twelfth century, Davis's crisp pace maintains the listeners interest to the end. An informative and provocative work of popular history." (AudioFile) Members Reviews: Brilliant, insightful, intriguing. What a comprehensive and fascinating detailed history of the great Khans. Weatherford's mastery as a researcher is on full display and is truly up to the task of investigating and sharing the incredible evidence he witnessed being uncovered. The performance is also brilliant. Just to hear the reader pronounce so many names which are difficult to pronounce and read in English with so much confidence, clarity, precision and consistency is worth the price of admission alone. To me this book is a high water mark for its combination of content, performance and new information. Its an instant classic highly recommended. Flawless. Fantastic Western histories tend to avoid this bit - this book fixes that big time. It is a history, but with about as much characterization as is possible. It is filled with details and I learned a lot and enjoyed every minute. I would recommend this book to anyone interested in history. The story is filled with action and intrigue, technology and religion, war and even a little peace. It is more than just the novelty that makes this a wonderful listen, it is the story and the characters. A Classic Tolerant, wise, enlightened, brilliant outside of war... hardly adjectives to describe the historical figure we have come to know as Genghis Khan. Yet this is only the surface of the positive attributes described by Jack Weatherford. Genghis Khan was one who lived in the 12th century but had so much to contribute to the modern world it is really quite unbelievable.

Promise Me, Dad Audiobook by Joe Biden

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Joe Biden) — Tue, 14 Nov 2017 05:48:03 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/30/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Promise Me, Dad Subtitle: A Year of Hope, Hardship, and Purpose Author: Joe Biden Narrator: Joe Biden Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 11-14-17 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1949 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: A deeply moving memoir about the year that would forever change both a family and a country. In November 2014, 13 members of the Biden family gathered on Nantucket for Thanksgiving, a tradition they had been celebrating for the past 40 years; it was the one constant in what had become a hectic, scrutinized, and overscheduled life. The Thanksgiving holiday was a much-needed respite, a time to connect, a time to reflect on what the year had brought and what the future might hold. But this year felt different from all those that had come before. Joe and Jill Biden's eldest son, Beau, had been diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor 15 months earlier, and his survival was uncertain. "Promise me, Dad," Beau had told his father. "Give me your word that no matter what happens, you're going to be all right." Joe Biden gave him his word. Promise Me, Dad chronicles the year that followed, which would be the most momentous and challenging in Joe Biden's extraordinary life and career. Vice President Biden traveled more than a hundred thousand miles that year, across the world, dealing with crises in Ukraine, Central America, and Iraq. When a call came from New York, or Capitol Hill, or Kyiv, or Baghdad - "Joe, I need your help" - he responded. For 12 months, while Beau fought for and then lost his life, the vice president balanced the twin imperatives of living up to his responsibilities to his country and his responsibilities to his family. And never far away was the insistent and urgent question of whether he should seek the presidency in 2016. The year brought real triumph and accomplishment, and wrenching pain. But even in the worst times, Biden was able to lean on the strength of his long, deep bonds with his family, on his faith, and on his deepening friendship with the man in the Oval Office, Barack Obama. Writing with poignancy and immediacy, Joe Biden allows listeners to feel the urgency of each moment, to experience the days when he felt unable to move forward as well as the days when he felt like he could not afford to stop. This is a book written not just by the vice president but by a father, grandfather, friend, and husband. Promise Me, Dad is a story of how family and friendships sustain us and how hope, purpose, and action can guide us through the pain of personal loss into the light of a new future. Note: this Audible Exclusive includes a powerful interview only available here between Joe Biden and award-winning journalist, Mike Barnicle. Their discussion contextualizes the memoirs wide-ranging themes, while also touching upon the presidential election, current events, and what it means to grapple with profound grief. Tickets for Vice President Bidens American Promise Tour are on sale now. For more details visit . Editorial Reviews: For a moment, let's put aside thoughts of party lines and petty bi-partisan politics; forget the knee-jerk associations and the endless deluge of headlines. If you're looking for venomous muckraking or a juicy tell-all, that's not this book. Instead, Promise Me, Dad offers something way more extraordinary: the rare political memoir that transcends its author and reveals something greater about humanity altogether.

What Happened Audiobook by Hillary Rodham Clinton

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Hillary Rodham Clinton) — Tue, 12 Sep 2017 16:59:03 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/30/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: What Happened Author: Hillary Rodham Clinton Narrator: Hillary Rodham Clinton Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 09-12-17 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 8268 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: "In the past, for reasons I try to explain, I've often felt I had to be careful in public, like I was up on a wire without a net. Now I'm letting my guard down." (Hillary Rodham Clinton, from the introduction of What Happened) For the first time, Hillary Rodham Clinton reveals what she was thinking and feeling during one of the most controversial and unpredictable presidential elections in history. Now free from the constraints of running, Hillary takes you inside the intense personal experience of becoming the first woman nominated for president by a major party in an election marked by rage, sexism, exhilarating highs and infuriating lows, stranger-than-fiction twists, Russian interference, and an opponent who broke all the rules. This is her most personal memoir yet. In this audiobook she describes what it was like to run against Donald Trump, the mistakes she made, how she has coped with a shocking and devastating loss, and how she found the strength to pick herself back up afterward. With humor and candor, she tells listeners what it took to get back on her feet - the rituals, relationships, and reading that got her through and what the experience has taught her about life. She speaks about the challenges of being a strong woman in the public eye, the criticism over her voice, age, and appearance, and the double standard confronting women in politics. She lays out how the 2016 election was marked by an unprecedented assault on our democracy by a foreign adversary. By analyzing the evidence and connecting the dots, Hillary shows just how dangerous the forces are that shaped the outcome and why Americans need to understand them to protect our values and our democracy in the future. The election of 2016 was unprecedented and historic. What Happened is the story of that campaign and its aftermath - both a deeply intimate account and a cautionary tale for the nation. Members Reviews: What Happened After What Happened Ive just finished listening to What Happened, as read by Hillary Clinton herself, and I am in tears. Yes, I was an #ImWithHer. And Im a #StillWithHer, but not for the reasons you might think. Not for the because-I-have-a-vagina reason many of Hillarys detractors, including Susan Sarandon, try to claim as the only reason any thinking person would be with her. But because I am her. And I have been a fan of Hillarys since she was First Lady. Ever since she handled herself with a level of class I dont think many of us would have been capable of. So, sure, I was an easy audience. But, still, I had questions. I am a married woman and a mother myself. My daughters are 30 and 28, with no grandchildren on the horizon, and Im okay with that. I am also mothering two fourteen-year-old boys, one of whom is our nephew. And I know that a country in which a woman was so vehemently attacked for trying to break that highest glass ceiling is a world I dont want them to perpetuate. What Happened is the account of the misogyny and sexism and the win-at-any-cost mentality that ruled the GOPs every moment of the 2016 election and what weve seen during Trumps presidency. Thats why we marched on January 21st of 2017. Not because of our sour grapes, but because we bore witness. And everything Hillary writes in this book is the truth, and she wrote it before the Harvey Weinsteins and the Charlie Roses and the Matt Lauers of the world were outed.

Alexander Hamilton Audiobook by Ron Chernow

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ron Chernow) — Wed, 19 Jan 2005 15:10:59 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/30/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Alexander Hamilton Author: Ron Chernow Narrator: Scott Brick Format: Unabridged Length: 36 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 01-19-05 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 11165 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: With masterful storytelling skills, Chernow presents the whole sweep of Hamilton's turbulent life: his exotic, brutal upbringing; his brilliant military, legal, and financial exploits; his titanic feuds with Jefferson, Madison, Adams, and Monroe; his illicit romances; and his famous death in a duel with Aaron Burr in July 1804. Alexander Hamilton was one of the seminal figures in our history. His richly dramatic saga, rendered in Chernow's vivid prose, is nothing less than a riveting account of America's founding, from the Revolutionary War to the rise of the first federal government. Critic Reviews: "Comprehensive and superbly written." (Booklist) "This is a fine work that captures Hamilton's life with judiciousness and verve." (Publishers Weekly) "Literate and full of engaging historical asides. By far the best of the many lives of Hamilton now in print." (Kirkus Reviews) "Scott Brick delivers a highly professional, straightforward narration that holds one's interest throughout. Straight narrative can become boring, and Brick is never that. Nor does he become lazy in the course of 36 hours. His voice and evident interest are fresh throughout." (AudioFile) Members Reviews: An Outstanding & Riveting Book! I rarely review any book but was so enthralled & overwhelmed by the quality of this work that I just have to tell you all. This book is very well written and narrated. I have never been so moved by a book or a person's life as I have by this compelling, rich story. I am a truck driver and I was somewhat embarrassed driving down the road at the end of this book when I had to bite my hand to hold back tears. Bravo to the Author & Reader of this book! I was deeply moved by Hamilton's life and this book opened my eyes to a whole new thinking of America's founding days. The Author must have spent countless hours in research and is an ABSOLUTE master in his field! I had no idea I was interested in American history I don't think of myself as a fan of history or of biographies -- I can't explain, really, what made me decide to listen to this book. But I'm SO glad I did! Well-researched, well-written and extremely well-read, Hamilton came to life in this book: By the end, I felt like I knew him personally, and felt truly privileged to know him, warts and all. I was especially impressed by how the author managed to weave such an engaging and coherent story entirely on the basis of letters and contemporary documents -- to his credit, it was Hamilton himself, not the author, who came through. Despite its daunting length, I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in the birth of this country, and in the intelligence, vision and idealism of those who founded it. Captivating & Fluid Bio Unique American immigrant Four +++ Stars. Ron Chernow provides thorough insight into the life and times of Hamilton. Hamilton's difficult childhood, his prodigious intellectual writings and incredible accomplishments, and all his many shortcomings are fluidly described in 35 hours of captivating audio. Chernow demonstrates how Hamilton, particularly in partnership with Washington, is father to many of the institutions practices and ideals that make our country great and how Hamilton's temperament held him back from accomplishing more. Eliza Hamilton, Washington, Jefferson, and Adams loom large in this book.

Benjamin Franklin: An American Life Audiobook by Walter Isaacson

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Walter Isaacson) — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 16:06:48 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/30/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Benjamin Franklin: An American Life Author: Walter Isaacson Narrator: Nelson Runger Format: Unabridged Length: 24 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 04-07-11 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3003 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Benjamin Franklin is the founding father who winks at us - an ambitious urban entrepreneur who rose up the social ladder, from leather-aproned shopkeeper to dining with kings. In best-selling author Walter Isaacson's vivid and witty full-scale biography, we discover why Franklin turns to us from history's stage with eyes that twinkle from behind his new-fangled spectacles. In Benjamin Franklin, Isaacson shows how Franklin defines both his own time and ours. The most interesting thing that Franklin invented, and continually reinvented, was himself. America's first great publicist, he was consciously trying to create a new American archetype. In the process, he carefully crafted his own persona, portrayed it in public, and polished it for posterity. His guiding principle was a "dislike of everything that tended to debase the spirit of the common people". Few of his fellow founders felt this comfort with democracy so fully, and none so intuitively. In this colorful and intimate narrative, Isaacson provides the full sweep of Franklin's amazing life, from his days as a runaway printer to his triumphs as a statesman, scientist, and Founding Father. He chronicles Franklin's tumultuous relationship with his illegitimate son and grandson, his practical marriage, and his flirtations with the ladies of Paris. He also shows how Franklin helped to create the American character and why he has a particular resonance in the 21st century. Critic Reviews: "The most readable full-length Franklin biography available." (The Washington Post Book World) "Energetic, entertaining, and worldly." (The New Yorker) "In its common sense, clarity and accessibility, it is a fitting reflection of Franklin's sly pragmatism.... This may be the book that most powerfully drives a new pendulum swing of the Franklin reputation." (The New York Times Book Review) Members Reviews: Good book, not crazy about the narrator Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? Yes, if they are interested in learning about the founding fathers and in the life of scientists. What other book might you compare Benjamin Franklin: An American Life to and why? Washington: A Life. They are comprehensive biographies that portray their subjects as actual humans, with virtues and flaws, and make you feel close to them, their way of thinking, and how they became great historic icons. How did the narrator detract from the book? While his tone and articulation were very good, I cannot say the same about the frequent "mouth" sounds throughout the narration. You can hear him stopping to drink water, swallowing, and making other sounds that are distracting, annoying, and a little disgusting. I know that your mouth can become dry from narrating such a long book, but I have listened to the George Washington biography, Herman Wouk's Winds of War, and other equally long books, without these "sound effects". I think the narrator was good, but the sound production team could have worked better at filtering the sounds. Good story; kinda hokey narration While the folksy narrating did grow on me and I came to understand it's rationale after listening to more of the story of Franklin's persona as a folksy scientist philosopher, I found the narrating at times distracting.

The Operator Audiobook by Robert O'Neill

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Robert O'Neill) — Tue, 25 Apr 2017 08:00:58 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/30/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Operator Subtitle: Firing the Shots That Killed Osama Bin Laden and My Years as a SEAL Team Warrior Author: Robert O'Neill Narrator: Robert O'Neill Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 04-25-17 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 5745 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Stirringly evocative, thought provoking, and often jaw dropping, The Operator ranges across SEAL Team Operator Robert O'Neill's awe-inspiring 400-mission career that included his involvement in attempts to rescue "Lone Survivor" Marcus Luttrell and abducted-by-Somali-pirates Captain Richard Phillips and culminated in those famous three shots that dispatched the world's most wanted terrorist, Osama bin Laden. In this book O'Neill describes his idyllic childhood in Butte, Montana; his impulsive decision to join the SEALs; the arduous evaluation and training process; and the even tougher gauntlet he had to run to join the SEALs' most elite unit. After officially becoming a SEAL, O'Neill would spend more than a decade in the most intense counterterror effort in US history. For extended periods, not a night passed without him and his small team recording multiple enemy kills - and though he was lucky enough to survive, several of the SEALs he'd trained with and fought beside never made it home. The Operator describes the nonstop action of O'Neill's deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan, evokes the black humor of years-long combat, brings to vivid life the lethal efficiency of the military's Tier One units, and reveals firsthand details of the most celebrated terrorist takedown in history. Critic Reviews: "Gripping...this story is impossible to put down.... What O'Neill has written is unique, surprising, a kind of counternarrative." (Doug Stanton, New York Times best-selling author of In Harm's Way and Horse Soldiers) "O'Neill wrote himself into American history with the three shots he fired into Osama bin Laden...intensely moving and awe-inspiring." (Marcus Luttrell, New York Times best-selling coauthor of Lone Survivor and Service) Members Reviews: The Operator Robert O'Neill is an American hero. He is part of a continuous line of persons who were and are willing to fight those who would kill people to gain undeserved power in this world and a danger to us all. This is a sincere telling of his story. It gives insight into what we should know of the sacrifices of our military hero's. God bless them all. Great Have read a bunch of books by operators. This stands a hair above the other's by virtue if the author doing the narrating and the impeccable comic timing of the laugh out loud takes on tho vs that intersperse the life and death episodes. Complete inside look into the teams and the life story of a great American patriot I was a tad hesitant to order this book due to my thinking that Navy SEALs should keep their missions Top Secret. However, this book, narrated by the author himself, tells his life story and what led him to be the best at everything. This book is beautifully written and explains the internal Drive to win at life. Highly recommended One of the best Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? I found myself laughing so much during this. The fact that the author is reading it allows him to chuckle at the appropriate moments during his own recounting of funny events amidst serious war stories.

Andrew Jackson and the Miracle of New Orleans Audiobook by Don Yaeger, Brian Kilmeade

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Don Yaeger) — Tue, 24 Oct 2017 16:17:27 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/30/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Andrew Jackson and the Miracle of New Orleans Subtitle: The Battle That Shaped America's Destiny Author: Don Yaeger, Brian Kilmeade Narrator: Brian Kilmeade Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 10-24-17 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 345 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Another pop history pause resister from the New York Times best-selling authors of George Washington's Secret Six and Thomas Jefferson and the Tripoli Pirates. When the British fought the young United States during the War of 1812, they knew that taking the mouth of the Mississippi River was the key to crippling their former colony. Capturing the city of New Orleans and stopping trade up the river sounded like a simple task - New Orleans was far away from Washington, out of sight and out of mind for the politicians. What the British didn't count on was the power of General Andrew Jackson. A formidable military leader with a grudge against the British and a heart for the common man, he rallied the divided inhabitants of New Orleans, bringing together Frenchmen, Native Americans, freed slaves, pirates, and Kentucky woodsmen. In their now trademark fashion, Kilmeade and Yaeger will trace the development of Jackson's character and bring the listener to the scenes of one of the most pivotal - and surprising - battles in American history. Members Reviews: A lot of detailed information regarding the War Very good book! Listened to the whole book non-stop. Great crecendo! The War of 1812 wasn't a tie afterall. just when you thought you knew everything just when you thought you knew everything about the Battle of New Orleans alongcomes a book that brings the Battle to your door step This was new to me War 1812 I learned about the War of 1812 in school, vaguely. This was fascinating information! I listened to it in 2 Days, unusual for me:) Brians reading of it was great, full of expression & enthusiasm. I would like my grandchildren to read this book in a few years. Actually, I think every American should read it. It reminded us how Americans all worked together for this magnificent nation called The United States of America. Certainly, still learning & growing, but I wouldnt want to live anywhere else! Most of the world would like to live here, too. We are not forced to live here, but blessed to do so. Outstanding story. Thanks for the spellbinding story. It is a great lesson in our Nation's history. good story it is an untold story of the saving of our nation everyone needs to hear.

Washington: A Life Audiobook by Ron Chernow

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ron Chernow) — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 03:06:41 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/30/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Washington: A Life Author: Ron Chernow Narrator: Scott Brick Format: Unabridged Length: 41 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 10-05-10 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 5327 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Pulitzer Prize, Biography/Autobiography, 2011 From National Book Award winner Ron Chernow, a landmark biography of George Washington. In Washington: A Life celebrated biographer Ron Chernow provides a richly nuanced portrait of the father of our nation. With a breadth and depth matched by no other one-volume life of Washington, this crisply paced narrative carries the listener through his troubled boyhood, his precocious feats in the French and Indian War, his creation of Mount Vernon, his heroic exploits with the Continental Army, his presiding over the Constitutional Convention, and his magnificent performance as America's first president. Despite the reverence his name inspires, Washington remains a lifeless waxwork for many Americans, worthy but dull. A laconic man of granite self-control, he often arouses more respect than affection. In this groundbreaking work, based on massive research, Chernow dashes forever the stereotype of a stolid, unemotional man. A strapping six feet, Washington was a celebrated horseman, elegant dancer, and tireless hunter, with a fiercely guarded emotional life. Chernow brings to vivid life a dashing, passionate man of fiery opinions and many moods. Probing his private life, he explores his fraught relationship with his crusty mother, his youthful infatuation with the married Sally Fairfax, and his often conflicted feelings toward his adopted children and grandchildren. He also provides a lavishly detailed portrait of his marriage to Martha and his complex behavior as a slave master. At the same time, Washington is an astute and surprising portrait of a canny political genius who knew how to inspire people. Not only did Washington gather around himself the foremost figures of the age, including James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, John Adams, and Thomas Jefferson, but he also brilliantly orchestrated their actions to shape the new federal government, define the separation of powers, and establish the office of the presidency. Critic Reviews: "Tenaciously researched...This new portrait offers a fresh sense of what a groundbreaking role Washington played, not only in physically embodying his new nation's leadership but also in interpreting how its newly articulated constitutional principles would be applied...deeply rewarding. ( New York Times) "Just as he resuscitated Alexander Hamilton in a heralded 2004 biography, Ron Chernow now resurrects Washington...[A] remarkable book." ( Entertainment Weekly) "Whether he's debunking the legend of Washington's wooden teeth (ivory that cracked and discolored over time) or the purely fictional tale of the cherry tree, the massive yet briskly paced Washington: A Life is a rollicking read, sure to redefine perceptions and correct assumptions." ( Kirkus Reviews) Members Reviews: Great book! At first, I was concerned that a book of such great length would too quickly loose my attention. I was surprised how interesting the book remained throughout the many chapters. Washington was such an interesting person. The author takes us through his life, exploring both his many accomplishments and the man himself. I have to admit that after listening to this book, my admiration for our first president grew quite a bit. The narrator has a clear and pleasant voice.

Team of Rivals Audiobook by Doris Kearns Goodwin

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Doris Kearns Goodwin) — Tue, 17 May 2011 22:05:06 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/30/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Team of Rivals Subtitle: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln Author: Doris Kearns Goodwin Narrator: Suzanne Toren Format: Unabridged Length: 41 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 05-17-11 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 5122 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: On May 18, 1860, William H. Seward, Salmon P. Chase, Edward Bates, and Abraham Lincoln waited in their hometowns for the results from the Republican National Convention in Chicago. When Lincoln emerged as the victor, his rivals were dismayed and angry. Throughout the turbulent 1850s, each had energetically sought the presidency as the conflict over slavery was leading inexorably to secession and civil war. That Lincoln succeeded was the result of a character that had been forged by life experiences that raised him above his more privileged and accomplished rivals. He won because hepossessed an extraordinary ability to put himself in the place of other men, to experience what they were feeling, to understand their motives and desires. This capacity enabled President Lincoln to bring his disgruntled opponents together, create the most unusual cabinet in history, and marshal their talents to preserve the Union and win the war. Critic Reviews: "An elegant, incisive study....Goodwin has brilliantly described how Lincoln forged a team that preserved a nation and freed America from the curse of slavery." (James M. McPherson, The New York Times Book Review) "Goodwin's narrative abilities...are on full display here, and she does an enthralling job of dramatizing...crucial moments in Lincoln's life....A portrait of Lincoln as a virtuosic politician and managerial genius." (Michiko Kakutani, The New York Times) "Splendid, beautifully written....Goodwin has brilliantly woven scores of contemporary accounts...into a fluid narrative....This is the most richly detailed account of the Civil War presidency to appear in many years." (John Rhodehamel, Los Angeles Times) Members Reviews: Beautiful, Heartbreaking, and Informative "Team of Rivals" surprised me in so many ways. I was surprised by how much I didn't know about Abraham Lincoln. I was surprised by how beautifully told this story is. And I was surprised by how moved I was by a story that I, essentially, already knew. Strange to say, but by the time Abraham Lincoln is shot by John Wilkes Booth in Ford's Theater, I had almost willed myself into thinking Lincoln was a character who could figure out the trap, and avoid it somehow. I really didn't want him to die. Narrator Suzanne Toren breathes life into the story, and even into the nearly all-male cast of characters. I could listen to her talk all day, and she made some of the dull spots easier to get through. Readers/Listeners will be surprised at how well they'll come to know Lincoln's cabinet and family, and how heartbreaking it is to consider the untimely deaths of three of his four children, not to mention the tragic histories that haunted both Salmon P. Chase and Edwin M.

Meditations of Marcus Aurelius Audiobook by Marcus Aurelius

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Marcus Aurelius) — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 14:15:08 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/30/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Meditations of Marcus Aurelius Author: Marcus Aurelius Narrator: Alan Munro Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 07-03-12 Publisher: trout lake media Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 701 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Meditations is former U.S. President Bill Clinton's favorite book. This audio consists of a series of personal writings by Marcus Aurelius, Roman Emperor 161-180 AD, setting forth his ideas on Stoic philosophy. Members Reviews: The reading made it impossible to focus on content I looked forward to Meditations both as philosophy and for the insights it might yield into Roman history. But the experience was almost completely ruined by Alan Munro's reading. His voice was mellifluous, clear, confident, and well-paced. But it was as if he were reading for transcription, pausing every three or four words for the stenographer to catch up. So instead of reading sentences and paragraphs in a way that brought out their meaning, he read small clusters of words, breaking apart their larger meanings in a way that made it impossible for me to follow the author's argument. If he were to read the preceding sentence, this would not be an exaggeration: So instead of reading. Sentences and paragraphs In a way That brought out their meaning He read small clusters of words Breaking apart their larger meanings In a way That made it impossible for me To follow the author's argument. I suppose somebody with a different attention span might find a much better experience, but I'll certainly never make the mistake of buying anything else Munro narrates. Interesting but very Slow The thoughts and statements of this book were interesting, however it was read with broken English. I'm not sure why, but every 4-6 words had a pause. It was highly annoying. Narration was monotonous What disappointed you about Meditations of Marcus Aurelius? The narration was monotonous and didn't seem like the narrator understood the content he was reading. I actually wondered if this was being read by a computer voice. What was the most compelling aspect of this narrative? The philosophy. How did the narrator detract from the book? It didn't seem like the narrator understood or cared about the content he was reading. It might as well have been read by a computer voice. You didnt love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities? The philosophy. Any additional comments? I'm trying the copy read by another narrator. I love his wisdom, but What disappointed you about Meditations of Marcus Aurelius? I am a fan of ancient philosophy and love M. Aurelius; have the books. How did the narrator detract from the book? The audio voice is unfortunately not that good at all. Sounded mechanical and robotic. I'm convinced something was altered on that voice, it just does not sound normal. Read the book instead. What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment? The philosophy sparks inspiration on how to live life in ease within one's mind; the audio voice was disappointing. Any additional comments? Don't use your credit or buy the audible, buy yourself a lovely book to read under a tree on a warm spring day! Don't Listen to it in the Car What didnt you like about Alan Munros performance? The narrator has a resonant baritone voice. The narration would probably be okay if you were listening to it at home or with headphones. However, I usually listen to audible recordings in the car. With all the ambient noise, I found the narration very difficult to follow.

Bobby Kennedy Audiobook by Chris Matthews

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Chris Matthews) — Tue, 31 Oct 2017 21:38:01 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/30/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Bobby Kennedy Subtitle: A Raging Spirit Author: Chris Matthews Narrator: Chris Matthews Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 10-31-17 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 349 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: A revealing new portrait of Robert F. Kennedy that gets closer to the man than any book before, by best-selling author Chris Matthews, an esteemed Kennedy expert and anchor of MSNBC's Hardball. With his best-selling biography Jack Kennedy, Chris Matthews shared a new look at one of America's most beloved presidents and the patriotic spirit that defined him. Now, with Bobby Kennedy, Matthews returns with a gripping, in-depth, behind-the-scenes portrait of one of the great figures of the American 20th century. Overlooked by his father and overshadowed by his war hero brother, Bobby Kennedy was the perpetual underdog. When he had the chance to become a naval officer like Jack, Bobby turned it down, choosing instead to join the navy as a common sailor. It was a life-changing experience that led him to connect with voters from all walks of life: young or old, black or white, rich or poor. They were the people who turned out for him in his 1968 campaign. RFK would prove himself to be the rarest of politicians - both a pragmatist who knew how to get the job done and an unwavering idealist who could inspire millions. Drawing on extensive research and interviews, Matthews pulls back the curtain on the public and private worlds of Robert Francis Kennedy. He shines a light on all the important moments of his life, from his early years and his start in politics to his crucial role as attorney general in his brother's administration and his tragic run for president. This definitive book brings Bobby Kennedy to life like never before and is destined to become a political classic. Members Reviews: Bobby how we need you Chris Matthews understanding of Irish -Catholic politicians and their contributions to America is one of his great talents. He shows us Bobby's journey through the political landscape of his lifetime and the trial by fire that shaped him. He reminds us just how much we lost. Bobby knew right from wrong and stood up for everyone 's place at the table. How we need people like him in politics now. Thank you Mr. Matthews for a great book and reminding me of my pride of my Irish- Catholic roots. Of my time. I was young and impressionable during the days of Robert Kennedy's run for president, so not all was in my memory. But much of the story of his political career was the beginning of my interest in politics. What Mr. Mathews told that was new to me in many ways explained why I was so drawn to him as a public figure. This telling of Robert Kennedy's life was personal and honest two things lacking in our present culture, and as much as I appreciated the book especially being read by its author, it left me wanting a public servant the likes of this Kennedy flaws, differences and all. Well done Mr. Mathews. A living reflection Chris Matthews was born a Republican backed McCarthy but came to tell in love with the politics and personality of Bobby Kennedy. This book is by and for Bobby lovers and is also great history and biography. I loved it because it made me laugh, cry, remember and most of all Think! "AUDIBLE 20 SWEEPSTAKES ENTRY" Outstanding! This is a great book. Imagine how different the world would be right now if Bobby had lived. You will thoroughly enjoy it. Matt J The story was excellent. Most everybody knows the basics, this got to the heart and soul of Bobby Kennedy.

The Road Not Taken Audiobook by Max Boot

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Max Boot) — Tue, 09 Jan 2018 17:42:33 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/30/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Road Not Taken Subtitle: Edward Lansdale and the American Tragedy in Vietnam Author: Max Boot Narrator: Henry Strozier Format: Unabridged Length: 27 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 01-09-18 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: In chronicling the adventurous life of legendary CIA operative Edward Lansdale, The Road Not Taken definitively reframes our understanding of the Vietnam War. In this epic biography of Edward Lansdale (1908-1987), the man said to be the fictional model for Graham Greene's The Quiet American, best-selling historian Max Boot demonstrates how Lansdale pioneered a "hearts and mind" diplomacy, first in the Philippines, then in Vietnam. It was a visionary policy that, as Boot reveals, was ultimately crushed by America's giant military bureaucracy, steered by elitist generals and blueblood diplomats who favored troop build-ups and napalm bombs over winning the trust of the people. Through dozens of interviews and access to never before-seen documents - including long-hidden love letters - Boot recasts this cautionary American story, tracing the bold rise and the crashing fall of the roguish "T. E. Lawrence of Asia" from the battle of Dien Bien Phu to the humiliating American evacuation in 1975. Bringing a tragic complexity to this so-called "ugly American", this "engrossing biography" (Karl Marlantes) rescues Lansdale from historical ignominy and suggests that Vietnam could have been different had we only listened. With reverberations that continue to play out in Iraq and Afghanistan, The Road Not Taken is a biography of profound historical consequence. Members Reviews: An honest look at Vietnam Nam and USA Well researched and presented without a political agenda. Boot has given the reader/listener a ringside view of US decision making in the post WWII era through the end of the century. As a young observer in Saigon 1965-67, this demonstrates the highest degree of veracity I have found.

Notorious RBG Audiobook by Irin Carmon, Shana Knizhnik

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Irin Carmon) — Tue, 27 Oct 2015 10:19:50 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/30/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Notorious RBG Subtitle: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg Author: Irin Carmon, Shana Knizhnik Narrator: Andi Arndt Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 10-27-15 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2185 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Irin Carmon: I heard you can do 20 push-ups. Ruth Bader Ginsburg: Yes, but we do 10 at a time. And then I breathe for a bit and do the second set. Nearly a half century into being a feminist and legal pioneer, something funny happened to Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg: The octogenarian won the Internet. Across America, people who weren't even born when Ginsburg made her name are tattooing themselves with her face, setting her famously searing dissents to music, and making viral videos in tribute. In a class of its own, and much to Ginsburg's own amusement, is the Notorious RBG Tumblr, which juxtaposes the diminutive but fierce Jewish grandmother with the 350-pound rapper featuring original artwork submitted from around the world. Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg offers a rich, intimate, unprecedented look at the justice and how she changed the world. From Ginsburg's refusal to let the slammed doors of sexism stop her to her innovative legal work, from her before-its-time feminist marriage to her perch on the nation's highest court - with the fierce dissents to match - get to know RBG as never before. As the country struggles with the unfinished business of gender equality and civil rights, Ginsburg stands as a testament to how far we can come with a little chutzpah. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. Editorial Reviews: "Narrator Andi Arndt's bright, authoritative voice fits the book's reverent tone. She uses a conversational style to humanize Ginsburg and moves the story along efficiently. Arndt adds excellent diction and comfortable pacing to make this audiobook a satisfying experience." (AudioFile) Members Reviews: Great story about a fascinating person, however... Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? I would, if only for the story about a fascinating woman who championed women's rights and has experienced so many of the challenges women faced in a time where they lacked the same standing as men. However, I would give them the caveat that they have to PAY ATTENTION. The story jumps around so much that it's difficult to put together the timeline in your head. In one chapter, RBG is coping with her husband's death and in the next she is in a fight with him over some issue. It's also difficult to get a true feel for her opinions based on someone's reading of them. If youve listened to books by Irin Carmon and Shana Knizhnik before, how does this one compare? I haven't listed to books by Irin Carmon nor Shana Knizhnik so I have no comparison. What about Andi Arndts performance did you like? Andi Arndt's performance was ok; it kept me interested. However, this may not have been the best showcase of a reader's potential talent. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? One moment I found particularly moving was the description of Sotomayor trying to get RBG to salsa dance shortly after her husband died, despite RBG's reluctance.

Darkest Hour Audiobook by Anthony McCarten

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Anthony McCarten) — Tue, 07 Nov 2017 05:10:01 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/30/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Darkest Hour Subtitle: How Churchill Brought England Back from the Brink Author: Anthony McCarten Narrator: John Lee Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 11-07-17 Publisher: Harper Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 68 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: From the acclaimed novelist and screenwriter of The Theory of Everything comes a revisionist look at the period immediately following Winston Churchill's ascendancy to prime minister - soon to be a major motion picture starring Gary Oldman. May 1940. Britain is at war, Winston Churchill has unexpectedly been promoted to prime minister, and the horrors of Blitzkrieg witness one Western European democracy fall after another in rapid succession. Facing this horror, with pen in hand and typist-secretary at the ready, Churchill wonders what words could capture the public mood when the invasion of Britain seems mere hours away. It is this fascinating period that Anthony McCarten captures in this deeply researched and wonderfully written new book, The Darkest Hour. A day-by-day (and often hour-by-hour) narrative of this crucial moment in history provides a revisionist look at Churchill - a man plagued by doubt through those turbulent weeks but who emerged having made himself into the iconic, lionized figure we remember. Members Reviews: Gripping This book was published in November 2017. I understand there is to be a movie made from this book. I read everything I can obtain about Winston S. Churchill. I recently read Alone by Michael Korda. Alone dealt with the time frame of when Churchill was elected prime minister and includes lots of information about Dunkirk. This book also deals with the same time frame as Churchill becomes prime minister. But this book deals more about Churchill, the man, as well as more about his key speeches during this period. Alone was more about Dunkirk. The book is well written and meticulously researched. McCarten has been nominated five times for an Academy Award for his screenplays and he also is a novelist. This background has allowed him to write a most exciting book. This is definitely not a dry biography. McCarten brings Churchill to life as a man with all the weakness and greatness to be expected of a brilliant man. In some ways, you could also say this is a story of a speech. McCarten reveals to us how Churchill struggled to write one of his most famous speeches Blood, Toil, Tears, and Sweat. The author points out that Churchill wrote and gave his three greatest speeches within a four-week period. I found it most interesting that Churchill drew on the skills of Plato and his colleagues as well as Cicero to learn the skill of oratory. McCarten states Churchill spent one hour of work for every one minute of speech. The book held my attention throughout the story. The book is a fast and easy read. The book is about six and half hours. John Lee does and excellent job narrating the book. John Lee is one of my favorite narrators. Lee has won multiple Earphone Awards. In 2009 he won the Golden Voice Award and he has won a number of Audies in different genre over the years. highly recommended Beautiful story telling and fresh point of view of what and how things went down. Enhanced my Knowledge Where does Darkest Hour rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? I have been a student of history for over fifty years. This period of history is ignoble with the exception of Churchill. I did not know that Chamberlain or Lord Halifax continued to exert influence over Churchill and his government. I thought the appeasement policies were broken. This was great revelation for me.

Sisters First Audiobook by Barbara Pierce Bush, Jenna Bush Hager, Laura Bush - foreword

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Barbara Pierce Bush) — Tue, 24 Oct 2017 10:37:57 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/30/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sisters First Subtitle: Stories from Our Wild and Wonderful Life Author: Barbara Pierce Bush, Jenna Bush Hager, Laura Bush - foreword Narrator: Jenna Bush Hager, Barbara Pierce Bush Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 10-24-17 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 696 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Funny and poignant personal stories and reflections from former first daughters Jenna Bush Hager and Barbara Pierce Bush. Born into a political dynasty, Jenna and Barbara Bush grew up in the public eye. As small children, they watched their grandfather become president; just 12 years later they stood by their father's side when he took the same oath. They spent their college years being trailed by the Secret Service and chased by the paparazzi, with every teenage mistake making national headlines. But the tabloids didn't tell the whole story of these two young women forging their own identities under extraordinary circumstances. In this book, they take listeners on a revealing, thoughtful, and deeply personal tour behind the scenes of their lives, with never-before-told stories about their family, their adventures, their loves and losses, and the special sisterly bond that fulfills them. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. Members Reviews: Charming Memoir This memoir by the fraternal Bush twins has the forward by their mother, Laura Bush. Jenna Bush Hager is a correspondent for NBCs Today Show and Barbara Pierce Bush is CEO and founder of Global Health Corps. They discuss their early life in Midland Texas and attending high school in Austin, Texas when their father was Governor. They tell about life in the Governors Mansion and in the White House. The book is full of heartwarming anecdotes as well as humorous ones. The reader gets a glimpse into the life of the Bushes as well as that of the senior Bush family. Barbara the Enforcer Bush has several great one-liners. They discussed the effects on the family watching their maternal grandfather decline due to his Alzheimers disease. This is not a political book but a family story. The book is six and a half hours long. The Bush twins narrated the book. Great to hear their stories in their own voice. It seems to make the book more personal. Family & Global Connection: It Is Wonderful Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? If you like autobiographies and the sound of the authors' reading, this is a touching collection of many stories beyond politics. The Bush Girls establish their own independence and tell stories of their remarkable parents and grandparents ability and determination to raise them in a healthy home despite their fishbowl life. What was one of the most memorable moments of Sisters First? To learn that after Barbara experienced heartbreak, her father texted her every morning with supportive words, a Bible reference, or just an emoji. She would text or emoji back. I told my husband how much it means to our daughter to do likewise and he took that to heart and started making contact every morning with her and they are closer. George W, regardless of his position, is a warm-hearted father who adores the women in his family and shows what Love is. Any negative opinions of him melted away and my respect for him grows.

The River of Doubt Audiobook by Candice Millard

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Candice Millard) — Fri, 21 Oct 2005 18:51:43 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/30/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The River of Doubt Subtitle: Theodore Roosevelt's Darkest Journey Author: Candice Millard Narrator: Paul Michael Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 10-21-05 Publisher: Books on Tape Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 4010 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: The River of Doubt; it is a black, uncharted tributary of the Amazon that snakes through one of the most treacherous jungles in the world. Indians armed with poison-tipped arrows haunt its shadows; piranhas glide through its waters; boulder-strewn rapids turn the river into a roiling cauldron. After his humiliating election defeat in 1912, Roosevelt set his sights on the most punishing physical challenge he could find, the first descent of an unmapped, rapids-choked tributary of the Amazon. Together with his son Kermit and Brazil's most famous explorer, Candido Mariano da Silva Rondon, Roosevelt accomplished a feat so great that many at the time refused to believe it. In the process, he changed the map of the western hemisphere forever. Along the way, Roosevelt and his men faced an unbelievable series of hardships, losing their canoes and supplies to punishing whitewater rapids, and enduring starvation, Indian attack, disease, drowning, and a murder within their own ranks. Three men died, and Roosevelt was brought to the brink of suicide. The River of Doubt brings alive these extraordinary events in a powerful nonfiction narrative thriller that happens to feature one of the most famous Americans who ever lived. From the soaring beauty of the Amazon rain forest to the darkest night of Theodore Roosevelt's life, here is Candice Millard's dazzling debut. Critic Reviews: "Millard...nails the suspense element of this story perfectly, but equally important to her success is the marvelous amount of detail she provides on the wildlife that Roosevelt and his fellow explorers encountered on their journey, as well as the cannibalistic indigenous tribe that stalked them much of the way." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: River of Doubt This work is a must listen for anyone interested in TR, Amazonia, tropical diseases, eqauatorial rainforests and the living things in them. In retrospect, this beautifully read work is brilliant because of its sheer depth and breadth. Every wound, sliver, bird, native and whitewater rumble is there for the listener to imbibe. Nearly every unique personality of the expedition party is woven into the this tale of naive and brash exploration. If you listen carefully you can be with them in the jungle without risk. Excellent Writing, Story and Narration River of Doubt is a must read for enthusiasts of Teddy Roosevelt, but the story would work even without him. Candice Millard has written a book not only about an interesting phase in Roosevelt's extraordinary life, but also about an extraordinary part of the world: the Amazon. It is a compelling story told well and read extremely well by Paul Michael, who has narrated such other excellent books as Mountains Beyond Mountains. I highly recommend this book. This audiobook deserves 6 stars Once in a great while, I come across a book on Audible that deserves a very wide readership (if that is the right term for what we do). This is just one of those cases. Candice Millard has done a superb job in writing a very approachable book, in a breezy and informative fashion. The narrator is outstanding as well. This is one of those books that combines biography, history, natural sciences, anthropology/ethnography with an adventure story.

John Adams Audiobook by David McCullough

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (David McCullough) — Thu, 17 Nov 2005 06:60:28 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/30/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: John Adams Author: David McCullough Narrator: Nelson Runger Format: Unabridged Length: 30 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 11-17-05 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 4886 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Pulitzer Prize, Biography/Autobiography, 2002 Much about Adams' life will come as a surprise to many. His rocky relationship with friend and eventual archrival Thomas Jefferson, his courageous voyage on the frigate Boston in the winter of 1778, and his later trek over the Pyrenees are exploits few would have dared and that few listeners will ever forget. McCullough's John Adams has the sweep and vitality of a great novel. This is history on a grand scale, an audiobook about politics, war, and social issues, but also about human nature, love, religious faith, virtue, ambition, friendship, and betrayal, and the far-reaching consequences of noble ideas. Above all, it is an enthralling, often surprising story of one of the most important and fascinating Americans who ever lived. Critic Reviews: "Brilliant...a winner." (Publishers Weekly) "McCullough writes to be heard as well as read." (AudioFile) Members Reviews: An outstanding biography David McCullogh's biography of John Adams is an outstanding book about an outstanding man. This is one of the finest biographies I have read or listened to. By the end of the book I felt like I knew John Adams - both his outstanding strengths and his human frailties. I came away with a far better appreciation for Adams and his role in the birth of America than I had previously. The book also provides fascinating glimpses into the other strong personalities of the time, including Hamilton, Franklin and Washington, but most especially Jefferson. It is written beautifully and is so enjoyable to listen to that I was a bit sad when it ended. I strongly recommend this great work. Better than fiction.... This is the rare history narrative doesn't rely on those dry-as-dust facts that were droned into our adolescent brains to ensure we never discovered the magic of history. This book is fascinating and informative. There was no sense that McCullough took undue license as a historian in portraying the people of the time; every characterization was fleshed out with an amazing array of letters, love-notes, journals, documents and receipts. I listened to the unabridged version but I would have enjoyed it more if it were even longer. In the end, I've untangled the screwy chronology I've had in my head regarding America's break from England and have a new admiration for the patriots of the time. Whether a reader prefers fiction (for the love of a good story) or history this book will more than satisfy. Also, it was very well read. A delightful experience I completely enjoyed all aspects of this audio book. The narrator was engaging and his voice was pleasant to listen to for the many hours required. The writing style drew me in and I became enthralled with each small detail revealed about the lives of John and Abigail and the early American and European life depicted. I have gone on to read several books of Abigail's letters with great pleasure. This was an excellent, life affirming, and positive experience. Thank you Audible! Expectations on a Theme The author has carved out his niche as an historical biographer of great skill, so it is reasonable to come to expect much from him; he does not fail to deliver in this book.

Al Franken, Giant of the Senate Audiobook by Al Franken

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Al Franken) — Tue, 30 May 2017 15:51:37 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/30/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Al Franken, Giant of the Senate Author: Al Franken Narrator: Al Franken Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 05-30-17 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 14014 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: From the best-selling author - the story of an award-winning comedian who decided to run for office and then discovered why award-winning comedians tend not to do that. Al Franken, Giant of the Senate is a book about an unlikely campaign that had an even more improbable ending: the closest outcome in history and an unprecedented eight-month recount saga, which is pretty funny in retrospect. It's a book about what happens when the nation's foremost progressive satirist gets a chance to serve in the United States Senate and, defying the low expectations of the pundit class, actually turns out to be good at it. It's a book about our deeply polarized, frequently depressing, occasionally inspiring political culture, written from inside the belly of the beast. In this candid personal memoir, the honorable gentleman from Minnesota takes his army of loyal fans along with him from Saturday Night Live to the campaign trail, inside the halls of Congress, and behind the scenes of some of the most dramatic and/or hilarious moments of his new career in politics. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. Critic Reviews: "Al Franken fans, rejoice! Franken narrates his latest book in a voice that captures both of his key public personas: current U.S. senator and former humorist. This is a balance that cannot be underestimated, as Franken clarifies at the onset that the Senate requires a level of decorum that most former comedians would find excruciating." ( AudioFile) Members Reviews: I was reading this when the allegations against Franken came out Please listen to the book anyway. It gives you a funny and honest review of what it is like to be a progressive in the US Senate right now. Also interesting to hear what the other senators are like. For someone like me who is a progressive going through a rough time with the Trump presidency, this was the shot of tonic I needed to know what to do next. Thanks Senator Franken for your service to our country. great read, excellent insights into the Senate I was about to thirds way into this book when the sexual allegations came out against Mr. Franklin. I found it more than ironic that he was being outed at a time that I was listening to him real against chuvenism and tiring his street cred as a supporter of women's rights. I almost stopped listening. but I decided to continue. whatever the flaws of the man, I found his insights into the working of the Senate to be educational and his drive for service to be admirable. so, it turns out that Al Frankenstein is like many, a flawed person with skeletons in their closet. I hope he can reconcile with his family and accusers and return some day to the Service he described in this book. Fabulous book; history, hard politics and lots of laughs Mr. Franken certainly tells a great story. Through history, personal stories, hard to listen to politics of today, and lots of satirical innuendos we learn about Franken and about our political system of today. I would definitely get the audible version because Mr. Franken reads it and that makes the book!! Fabulous and interesting. Highly recommend it.

Understanding Trump Audiobook by Newt Gingrich, Eric Trump - foreword

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Newt Gingrich) — Tue, 13 Jun 2017 20:17:24 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/30/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Understanding Trump Author: Newt Gingrich, Eric Trump - foreword Narrator: Newt Gingrich, Eric Trump Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 06-13-17 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 593 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: The presidency of Donald Trump marks a profound change in the trajectory of American government, politics, and culture. Like his administration, the movement that put him in office represents a phenomenon that is worth studying. Donald Trump is unlike any president we've ever had. He is the only person ever elected to be commander in chief who has not first held public office or served as a general in the military. His principles grow out of five decades of business and celebrity success - not politics - so he behaves differently from traditional politicians. In Understanding Trump, Newt Gingrich shares what he learned from more than two years helping Trump and his team throughout the campaign, the election, and during the first months of the presidency. Mr. Gingrich provides unique insight into how the new president's past experiences have shaped his life and style of governing. This book also includes Mr. Gingrich's thorough analysis of how President Trump thinks and makes decisions as well as the president's philosophy, doctrine, and political agenda going forward. The audiobook edition features the following recordings of live speeches: Inaugural Address, Jan. 20, 2017 Joint Address to Congress, Feb. 28, 2017 The New Deal for Black Americans, Charlotte, Oct. 26, 2016 The Contract with the American Voter, Gettysburg, Oct. 22, 2016 Members Reviews: Excellent!!! So, fascinating. Digs deeply into the behind the scenes of running this country...I learned so much! disappointed the book started out strong and gave a lot of insights into President Trump, how he thinks, operates, listens, makes decisions. but the majority of the rest of the book Newt starts giving his opinion of what needs to be done and his ideas on how it should be accomplished. definitely not what I was expecting. on the plus side he did provide a lot of history of our country. Newt's Brilliant But It's Not The Title What made the experience of listening to Understanding Trump the most enjoyable? Newt is brilliant and probably understands the world better than most anyone on the planet. However, the book would be better served to be called "Understanding What Trump Needs to Do." I bought the book as I wanted to gain insight to what makes the man tick. Only about 30% of the book deals with this. The rest of the book talks about what is going on in the world, what Obama did wrong, what the Dems have done worng and how Trump should handle it. In fact, many times I would think that Newt wrote this hoping President Trump would read it so he would understand how to handle the world. Just my take. I'm not saying it's a bad book (I actually supported Newt while he was running). I love the way he thinks. I just think the title is misleading. This should be required reading for all high school students. As well as al current college students The current IYI biases in our current national educational system need to be countered. All current high school and college student should be required to read or listen this publication. Understanding Trump Excellent information on political history and it's effects on our president. Reviewing Trumps words said at inaugural address have me really appreciate it.

The Last Lion: Winston Spencer Churchill, Volume I: Visions of Glory 1874-1932 Audiobook

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (William Manchester) — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 11:29:49 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/30/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Last Lion: Winston Spencer Churchill, Volume I: Visions of Glory 1874-1932 Author: William Manchester Narrator: Frederick Davidson Format: Unabridged Length: 41 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 12-12-07 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1732 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: In political office at the end of WWI, Churchill foresaw the folly of Versailles and feared what a crippled Germany would do to the balance of power. In his years in the political wilderness, from 1931 to 1939, he alone of all British public men, continually raised his voice against Hitler and his appeasers. For over 50 years, he was constantly involved in, and usually at the center of, the most important events of his age. It was, however, his obduracy on matters of principle, his fortitude in the face of opposition, and his perseverance in standing alone that defined him. Critic Reviews: "Manchester is not only a master of detail but also of 'the big picture'....I daresay most Americans reading The Last Lion will relish it immensely." (National Review) "[Manchester] can claim the considerable achievement of having assembled enough powerful evidence to support Isaiah Berlin's judgment of Churchill as the largest human being of our time." (Alistair Cooke) Members Reviews: Superb - Review of Both Volume I & Volume II I am writing this review for both volumes and putting it in both places. This is a well narrated story written by what has been described as the best biographer of the 20th Century about a man who was perhaps the greatest man to live in the 20th Century. What's not to like? Both volumes have advantages over the other (listed below), but bottom line is that both are marvelous works. I doubt too many will be able to read Volume I without soon proceeding to Volume II. Volume I pluses include a better narrator (***** vs ****) (I was impressed with his mature Churchill voice and amazed that he started with a good child Churchill and gradually aged him into the famous voice we all love!), a more narrative/chronological layout as opposed to more topical, and illumination of the transition of the Victorian age through WWI and up to the Depression. This is a time of which I knew little relative to what came before and after. Volume II has the obvious advantage of fleshing out the rise of Hitler and explaining how the Appeasers were a product of their times. I know it will take close to 80 hours to listen to both, but the time will fly and you will wish you could listen to Volume III, which was unfortunately never written. Both books are great though I slightly preferred the first volume. Beware Perhaps you will be tempted to tune in to Richard Brown's reading of _The Last Lion_, as I have. I wouldn't recommend it for bed time. In my experience it's impossible to stop the playback... one can't wait to see what will happen next. Brown's voice is appropriate to the age covered in the book - almost over the top by today's standards, but I believe you'll find it perfectly natural before long. It soon ceases to do anything but enhance the natural interest of the material. _The Last Lion_ is a famous biographical work. The reputation is deserved. William Manchester does not shy away from a critical consideration of Churchill's jingoism, egoism, changing positions, et cetera, but nonetheless the figure that arises from imperial boyhood into a peerage long sought - and influence - is right in all of the big things as his changing nation faces the new century.

Churchill's Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare Audiobook by Giles Milton

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Giles Milton) — Tue, 07 Feb 2017 05:01:01 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/30/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Churchill's Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare Subtitle: The Mavericks Who Plotted Hitler's Defeat Author: Giles Milton Narrator: Giles Milton Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 02-07-17 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 212 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Six gentlemen, one goal: the destruction of Hitler's war machine In the spring of 1939, a top-secret organization was founded in London: Its purpose was to plot the destruction of Hitler's war machine through spectacular acts of sabotage. The guerrilla campaign that followed was every bit as extraordinary as the six men who directed it. One of them, Cecil Clarke, was a maverick engineer who had spent the 1930s inventing futuristic caravans. Now his talents were put to more devious use: He built the dirty bomb used to assassinate Hitler's favorite, Reinhard Heydrich. Another, William Fairbairn, was a portly pensioner with an unusual passion: He was the world's leading expert in silent killing, hired to train the guerrillas being parachuted behind enemy lines. Led by dapper Scotsman Colin Gubbins, these men - along with three others - formed a secret inner circle that, aided by a group of formidable ladies, single-handedly changed the course of the Second World War: a cohort handpicked by Winston Churchill whom he called his Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare. Churchill's Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare is a gripping and vivid narrative of adventure and derring-do that is also, perhaps, the last great untold story of the Second World War. Members Reviews: Outstanding tale of daring-do & brilliant mindsI I loved this book. I'm a WW2 history buff. This story of secret weapons, guerilla warfare, sabotage and brilliant weapons, tactics people kept my attention (and much, much more). Great book. A must-listen for US readers. great book. origins of the OSS and uncharacteristic British skullduggery. worth writing fifteen words about. Rip-Roarin' Tale of Devoted 'Cads'! "Churchill's Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare" was such burst-out-laughing fun that I had to stop a minute and wonder about whether it was true or not. How delighted I was to Google the mainstays and find them there, along with their exploits. Okay, while you might read about exploits there, you'll be missing a whoooole lot if you don't listen to them here. It starts with Joan thinking she's just applying for a run of the mill office job where she'll be making tea, and goes to where the interview swings into, well, ya think ya can handle being tortured? There are wild personalities galore, exciting sabotage swings, Churchill being a flat-out: Let's Blow Something Up kinda guy. Giles Milton's writing is served well by his sweeping narration, his breathless excitement, his obvious delight in what he's relaying. I can't tell you how many times I snorted with laughter. I'm a history buff, particularly military history, so I'm used to the rather, well... "dryer" versions of what went on at a particular time. This, my friend, is anything BUT dry. It's a rollicking rollercoaster of a ride. And God Bless the makers of Sticky Bombs, Castrators, and the like. No matter how much Alka Seltzer, how many pieces of candy, how many condoms were used in the ingenious makings...! Fascinating wartime history. This is well written book. The reading by the author made it very entertaining.

Napoleon Audiobook by Andrew Roberts

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Andrew Roberts) — Tue, 04 Nov 2014 04:15:10 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/30/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Napoleon Subtitle: A Life Author: Andrew Roberts Narrator: John Lee Format: Unabridged Length: 32 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 11-04-14 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2623 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: The definitive biography of the great soldier-statesman by the New York Times best-selling author of The Storm of War. Austerlitz, Borodino, Waterloo: His battles are among the greatest in history, but Napoleon Bonaparte was far more than a military genius and astute leader of men. Like George Washington and his own hero Julius Caesar, he was one of the greatest soldier-statesmen of all times. Andrew Roberts's Napoleon is the first one-volume biography to take advantage of the recent publication of Napoleon's thirty-three thousand letters, which radically transform our understanding of his character and motivation. At last we see him as he was: protean multitasker, decisive, surprisingly willing to forgive his enemies and his errant wife Josephine. Like Churchill, he understood the strategic importance of telling his own story, and his memoirs, dictated from exile on St. Helena, became the single best-selling book of the 19th century. An award-winning historian, Roberts traveled to 53 of Napoleon's 60 battle sites, discovered crucial new documents in archives, and even made the long trip by boat to St. Helena. He is as acute in his understanding of politics as he is of military history. Here at last is a biography worthy of its subject: magisterial, insightful, beautifully written, by one of our foremost historians. Critic Reviews: "The pleasures of Roberts's big, richly detailed biography of the great French conqueror are enhanced in this outstanding audiobook production. John Lee is a steady and agreeable narrator, and a good choice for a work this long. Based on the recent full publication of the 33,000 letters Napoleon wrote in his lifetime, the narrative offers a close-up and largely sympathetic view of one of history's most interesting, accomplished, and - yes - likable personalities. Lee maintains the fine balance between intimacy and perspective, as well as between Napoleon's current and former reputation, to make this one of the stellar histories and audiobook adaptations of this year." (AudioFile) Members Reviews: Excellent Book Any additional comments? This is the first book I have read on Napoleon and I have since watched a number of documentaries about him, including one with the author debating another Napoleon expert as to whether Napoleon should be called great - the author argued he should. With all this accumulated knowledge, I recommend this book. I thought the author did an excellent job of detailing, and in some cases I do mean detailing, the events of Napoleon's life. What I liked most is that the author gave different points of view on certain events, explained his conclusion and why he came to that conclusion. It showed he thought about the issues. What a dynamo! My interest in Napoleon was sparked a few years ago by the adventures of Richard Sharpe and the Aubrey/Maturin series. After re-reading War and Peace, I decided I had to learn more about the background. Since then, I've listened to a number of audiobooks about Napoleon (a surprising number of them narrated by John Lee). I had also previously read Andrew Roberts' history of the Second World War, The Storm of War, and was impressed by his writing and the organization of the narrative. The same qualities are in evidence here. We follow Napoleon from his early days on Corsica to military school in France, to Italy, to Egypt, to Spain, and to Russia.

Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power Audiobook by Jon Meacham

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jon Meacham) — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 22:40:02 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/30/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power Author: Jon Meacham Narrator: Jon Meacham, Edward Herrmann Format: Unabridged Length: 18 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 11-13-12 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3314 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: In this magnificent biography, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of American Lion and Franklin and Winston brings vividly to life an extraordinary man and his remarkable times. Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power gives us Jefferson the politician and president, a great and complex human being forever engaged in the wars of his era. Philosophers think; politicians maneuver. Jeffersons genius was that he was both and could do both, often simultaneously. Such is the art of power. Thomas Jefferson hated confrontation, and yet his understanding of power and of human nature enabled him to move men and to marshal ideas, to learn from his mistakes, and to prevail. Passionate about many things - women, his family, books, science, architecture, gardens, friends, Monticello, and Paris - Jefferson loved America most, and he strove over and over again, despite fierce opposition, to realize his vision: the creation, survival, and success of popular government in America. Jon Meacham lets us see Jeffersons world as Jefferson himself saw it, and to appreciate how Jefferson found the means to endure and win in the face of rife partisan division, economic uncertainty, and external threat. Drawing on archives in the United States, England, and France, as well as unpublished Jefferson presidential papers, Meacham presents Jefferson as the most successful political leader of the early republic, and perhaps in all of American history. The father of the ideal of individual liberty, of the Louisiana Purchase, of the Lewis and Clark expedition, and of the settling of the West, Jefferson recognized that the genius of humanity - and the genius of the new nation - lay in the possibility of progress, of discovering the undiscovered and seeking the unknown. From the writing of the Declaration of Independence to elegant dinners in Paris and in the Presidents House; from political maneuverings in the boardinghouses and legislative halls of Philadelphia and New York to the infant capital on the Potomac; from his complicated life at Monticello, his breathtaking house and plantation in Virginia, to the creation of the University of Virginia, Jefferson was central to the age. Here too is the personal Jefferson, a man of appetite, sensuality, and passion. The Jefferson story resonates today not least because he led his nation through ferocious partisanship and cultural warfare amid economic change and external threats, and also because he embodies an eternal drama, the struggle of the leadership of a nation to achieve greatness in a difficult and confounding world. Critic Reviews: "Jon Meacham resolves the bundle of contradictions that was Thomas Jefferson by probing his love of progress and thirst for power. This is a thrilling and affecting portrait of our first philosopher-politician." (Stacy Schiff) "This terrific book allows us to see the political genius of Thomas Jefferson better than we have ever seen it before. In these endlessly fascinating pages, Jefferson emerges with such vitality that it seems as if he might still be alive today." (Doris Kearns Goodwin) " Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power is a true triumph, a brilliant biography. Jon Meacham shows how Jefferson's deft ability to compromise and improvise made him a transformational leader.

Cicero: The Life and Times of Rome's Greatest Politician Audiobook by Anthony Everitt

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Anthony Everitt) — Tue, 18 Nov 2014 20:00:13 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/30/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Cicero: The Life and Times of Rome's Greatest Politician Author: Anthony Everitt Narrator: John Curless Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 11-18-14 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 319 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: John Adams said of Cicero, "All ages of the world have not produced a greater statesman and philosopher combined." Voltaire said of Cicero, "He taught us how to think." And yet Anthony Everitts authoritative yet accessible work is the first one-volume biography of the Roman statesman in over 25 years. He squared off against Caesar and was friends with young Brutus. He advised the legendary Pompey on his somewhat botched transition from military hero to politician. He lambasted Mark Antony and was master of the smear campaign, as feared for his wit as he was for exposing his opponents sexual peccadilloes. Brilliant, voluble, cranky, a genius of political manipulation but also a true patriot and idealist, Cicero was Romes most feared politician, one of the greatest lawyers and statesmen of all times. Machiavelli, Queen Elizabeth, John Adams and Winston Churchill all studied his example. No man has loomed larger in the political history of mankind. In this dynamic and engaging biography, Anthony Everitt plunges us into the fascinating, scandal-ridden world of ancient Rome in its most glorious heyday. Accessible to us through his legendary speeches but also through an unrivaled collection of unguarded letters to his close friend Atticus, Cicero comes to life here as a witty and cunning political operator. Critic Reviews: Using Ciceros letters to his good friend Atticus, among other sources, Everitt recreates the fascinating world of political intrigue, sexual decadence and civil unrest of Republican Rome Everitts first book is a brilliant study that captures Ciceros internal struggles and insecurities as well as his external political successes." (Publishers Weekly) "Comprehensive, accessible survey of the personal and political life of lawyer, politician, philosopher, and crank Marcus Tullius Cicero Masterfully lucid and compelling; sure to be required reading in the Cicero canon." (Kirkus Reviews) Members Reviews: Well written, well read portrait of a statesman This is as solid a portrait of the great Roman statesman as you will find anywhere. And while the account is something of a whirlwind tour of an expansive life, Everitt does a good job maintaining focus through all the distractions of what was perhaps the most storied era in ancient history. Cicero is one of the leading influences on western political and cultural thought. In fact, its through the numerous citations elsewhere in history that I had become familiar with his works John Adams in particular heaped on the praise and eventually my interest was piqued enough to visit the source directly. What's most interesting about Cicero is that his works were less original creations than an articulation of the values and philosophies of his time. He had that knack of packaging up complex concepts into palatable, eloquent and timeless diction. So timeless, in fact, that their effects linger today in very direct ways. An eloquent man, and a patriot Not as good as Everitt's biography of Augustus, but better than his biography of Hadrian. Everitt is clearly passionate and good at classical narratives. His biographies are quick, easy, and summarize the subjects well. He doesn't add much new to the history.

Michelle Obama Audiobook by Peter Slevin

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Peter Slevin) — Tue, 18 Aug 2015 00:35:40 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/30/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Michelle Obama Subtitle: A Life Author: Peter Slevin Narrator: Robin Miles Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 08-18-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 268 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: An inspiring story of a modern American icon, here is the first comprehensive account of the life and times of Michelle Obama. With disciplined reporting and a storyteller's eye for revealing detail, Peter Slevin follows Michelle to the White House from her working-class childhood on Chicago's largely segregated South Side. He illuminates her tribulations at Princeton University and Harvard Law School during the racially charged 1980s and the dilemmas she faced in Chicago while building a high-powered career, raising a family, and helping a young community organizer named Barack Obama become president of the United States. From the lessons she learned in Chicago to the messages she shares as one of the most recognizable women in the world, the story of this first lady is the story of America. Michelle Obama: A Life is a fresh and compelling view of a woman of unique achievement and purpose. Members Reviews: Disappointingly written but she's still an impressive woman I was excited to listen to a biography ofone of my heroes. Michelle Obama is an impressive person who coped well with some incredible pressures as First Lady. Disappointingly, I found this book to be, often, a stringing- together of info and quotes rather than a coherent story. The narration was a little melodramatic and there were errors in pronunciation that should have been picked up. Inspiring life story Having not known much about Michelle Obama, I never expected to be so inspired about her life story. I think Barack Obama is one lucky man! I think she should run for president in the future. Great book ... a must to hear or read. Love it ...... didn't want to stop the story. Have to hear it all..great get job Amazing! It does not matter what people believe about the first lady, SHE IS AMAZING. She is what a woman should stand for. She has goals, expectations and works her plan. What insight on the first lady. interesting - nice tribute This is an interesting take on MO and a nice tribute to the many who helped shape her. a little too much on her husband late in the book.

The Last Lion: Winston Spencer Churchill, Volume 3 Audiobook by William Manchester, Paul Reid

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (William Manchester) — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 07:53:29 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/30/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Last Lion: Winston Spencer Churchill, Volume 3 Subtitle: Defender of the Realm, 1940-1965 Author: William Manchester, Paul Reid Narrator: Clive Chafer, Paul Reid Format: Unabridged Length: 53 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 11-06-12 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1387 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Spanning the years 1940 to 1965,Defender of the Realm, the third volume of William ManchestersThe Last Lion,picks up shortly after Winston Churchill became prime minister - when his tiny island nation stood alone against the overwhelming might of Nazi Germany. The Churchill portrayed by Manchester and Reid is a man of indomitable courage, lightning-fast intellect, and an irresistible will to action. This volumebrilliantly recounts how Churchill organized his nations military response and defense, compelled President Roosevelt to support Americas beleaguered cousins, and personified the "never surrender" ethos that helped the Allies win the war, while at the same time adapting himself and his country to the inevitable shift of world power from the British Empire to the United States. More than 20 years in the making,The Last Lionpresents a revelatory and unparalleled portrait of this brilliant, flawed, and dynamic leader. This is popular history at its most stirring. Critic Reviews: "Before his death in 2004, an ill Manchester asked former Cox newspapers journalist Reid to take his research notes and finish writing the final volume of his trilogy. The long-delayed majestic account of Winston Churchills last 25 years is worth the wait. Manchester matches the outstanding quality of biographers such as Robert Caro and Edmund Morris, joining this elite bank of writers who devote their lives to one subject." (Publishers Weekly) "General readers, as always, will be taken by [Manchester's] boundless abilities as a storyteller. Essential for Manchester collectors, WWII buffs, and Churchill completists." (Kirkus Reviews) "A big book but reads easily. The finished book is a worthy conclusion to what must be considered one of the most thorough treatments of Churchill so far produced. An essential conclusion to Manchester's magnum opus." (Library Journal) Members Reviews: A worthy final volume in a great biography This is the third volume of William Manchester's biography of Winston Churchill. I first read the second volume, about the decade leading up to the German invasion of France, 25 years ago and thought it was so good that I bought and read the first volume. I had, by now, given up hope of ever seeing the third volume, but Mr. Manchester appears to have asked Paul Reid to complete the book and, when I saw it available on Audible, I immediately bought it. This book is billed as a biography (and so it is) but Winston Churchills life was so intertwined with the British participation in World War II (he served as both Prime Minister and Defense Minister) that this book also serves as a political (not military) history of British involvement in the war as seen through British eyes. There is little military coverage per se but the political decisions behind the military moves are discussed in great detail. While this book covers the period from 1940 through 1965 (beginning where the second volume ended) it is primarily concerned with Churchills actions during the war with approximately 90% of the book covering the period up to the end of the war in Europe and his loss of the office of Prime Minister. The books description of the political views of the Allies, its descriptions of the leaders and their conferences is really first rate. Mr.

Who Thought This Was a Good Idea? Audiobook by Alyssa Mastromonaco, Lauren Oyler

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Alyssa Mastromonaco) — Tue, 21 Mar 2017 00:04:08 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/30/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Who Thought This Was a Good Idea? Subtitle: And Other Questions You Should Have Answers to When You Work in the White House Author: Alyssa Mastromonaco, Lauren Oyler Narrator: Alyssa Mastromonaco Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 03-21-17 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2440 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: If your funny older sister were the former deputy chief of staff to President Barack Obama, her behind-the-scenes political memoir would sound something like this. Who Thought This Was a Good Idea? is an intimate and admiring portrait of a president, a candid book of advice for young women, and a promising debut from a savvy political star. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. Critic Reviews: "A candid and charming memoir of her unexpected career in government.... The memoir abounds with intimate glimpses of Washington, D.C., celebrities (Biden, Clinton, Michelle Obama, and scores more) and cheerfully dispensed survival strategies. An entertaining look inside the White House." ( Kirkus) Members Reviews: Humorous, insightful, and empowering Any additional comments? If you are looking for a book that is humorous, insightful, and empowering to women in leadership this is a great one for you. I think if you liked Tina Fey's and Mindy Kaling's books, you'll like this one too. I'm almost done with the audible version and love it! Engaging and funny This is the autobiography/memoir of Alyssa Mastromonaco. She starts off telling about growing up in a small town in Vermont. While attending the University of Vermont she did her summer internship with Bernie Sanders. After college she worked for Senator John Kerry then obtained a job with Senator Barack Obama. When Obama became President, she became the Deputy Chief of Staff to the President. She was the youngest women to assume this office. The author provides a look inside how presidential campaigns are run and what it is like to work in the White House. For those planning on a job in politics, she provides some pointers and a few examples are. always be prepared, Know as much as possible about the people you meet, Be polite Take responsibility for your mistakes. The book is easy to read but did not follow a chronological order which was a bit confusing at times. I enjoyed the humor but what I did not enjoy was the profanity. If you are curious about politics or thinking about working in politics, you will enjoy this book. The book is about six hours long. The author narrated the book. A woman works for obama Enjoyable read that provides insight into how the White House and Barack work. Really made me miss Obama. He called her when her cat died, for gods sake! Imagine the orangutan doing that It Was Just Like I Thought It Would Be I was so very glad that I gave this book a listen. Mastromonaco's oral reading was easy to follow (rate and volume were perfect and she inflected in such a way that portrayed sincerity). While she revealed her experiences during the Obama presidency she thoroughly answered the questions posed in her title. I realized that this was not the intended outcome the author was going for but nonetheless... I have always admired President Obama and was always grateful for his service and now having "read" Mastromonaco's book I saw that it wasn't enough for there are many unsung heroes working in the White House and the author was one about whom we would have never known.

Long Walk to Freedom Audiobook by Nelson Mandela

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Nelson Mandela) — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 01:10:11 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/30/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Long Walk to Freedom Subtitle: The Autobiography of Nelson Mandela Author: Nelson Mandela Narrator: Michael Boatman Format: Unabridged Length: 27 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 07-14-11 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1371 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Nelson Mandela is one of the great moral and political leaders of our time: an international hero whose lifelong dedication to the fight against racial oppression in South Africa won him the Nobel Peace Prize and the presidency of his country. Since his triumphant release in 1990 from more than a quarter-century of imprisonment, Mandela has been at the center of the most compelling and inspiring political drama in the world. Critic Reviews: "Narrator Michael Boatman has a gentle but insistent voice that suggests a certain grace and is well suited for the memoir of this worldwide symbol of persistence and justice. Boatmans authentic pronunciation of South African tribes and other words also lends great credibility to his reading. He narrates at an unhurried pace and lingers on certain words throughout the book in order to let us inhale Mandelas meanings." ( AudioFile) Members Reviews: Surprisingly honest autobiography. If the material itself were a little more "audio friendly," this would get 5 stars, but there are just way too many hours of names, dates and places. Some section are virtually just lists of events and who participated ... too much to make this an entirely enthralling listening experience. Regardless, it has much to recommend it and I do highly recommend it. Michael Boatman does a very credible South African accent, although it slips away and then comes back at odd intervals. However, he puts a a lot of effort into properly pronouncing some difficult names and words in a language most non-Africans can't say at all, much less correctly. Moreover, he has a beautiful voice and does a fine acting job with material which gets very dry for extended periods. This book is full of contradictions. In sections consisting of "lists," I gave up trying to remember exactly who was who and waited for the story to resume, letting my brain drift through details I could not follow .You may well want to read this book again in print. It is impossible to absorb or remember it all just listening to it. The overall story is fascinating. Amazing. Nelson Mandela does a beautiful job of explaining this intricate and contradictory ... and crazily complex ... society where nothing is simple and not to be punny, nothing is black and white. There are villains and heroes, but plenty of shades of gray too. Everyone is human and multi-faceted. Considering his own role in the story, Mandela is relentlessly honest. He does not use his book to excuse his own bad behavior. He is imperfect and takes responsibility for his actions, good and bad. He also takes credit and is not quite the humble fellow portrayed in movies and press. He's a proud man who worked hard and paid a heavy price to accomplish something no one believed possible. While he does not make himself out to be a super hero, he IS a hero ... in my opinion more heroic because of his fallibility and willingness to learn from errors. It is refreshing. Honesty is uncommon in political autobiographies. So despite the fact that there are sections of material that make pretty dull listening, if you wait, the scene will shift and suddenly, there's tension and excitement. The story of how this strange nation emerged from the darkness into light is probably unique in human history and definitely worth listening to.

The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt Audiobook by Edmund Morris

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Edmund Morris) — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 03:08:20 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/30/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt Author: Edmund Morris Narrator: Mark Deakins Format: Unabridged Length: 26 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 06-22-10 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1812 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Described by the Chicago Tribune as "a classic", The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt stands as one of the greatest biographies of our time. The publication of The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt on September 14th, 2001, marked the 100th anniversary of Theodore Roosevelt becoming president. Critic Reviews: "Magnificent...a sweeping narrative of the outward man and a shrewd examination of his character....It is one of those rare works that is both definitive for the period it covers and fascinating to read for sheer entertainment. There should be a queue awaiting the next volume." ( The New York Times Book Review) Members Reviews: Excellent book, excellent narrator. This book covers TR from birth to assuming the Presidency. (Morris's "Theodore Rex" covers the presidency on). "Rise of TR" is a long, but rarely boring, owing much to the excellent narration of Mark Deakins. It should be appropriate for readers new to TR and to those not extremely well-versed in politics... Morris does a great job of helping you understand the gist even if the exact details why are not clear. The text reads more like a novel, rather than a dry biography, and in this sense is one of those audiobooks that you find excuses to get in the car and listen to. Well written, well read. Very, very good, but very, very long. The first part of Edmund Morris' biography of Theodore Roosevelt is absolutely wonderful. This volume covers Mr Roosevelt's life from his birth through his selection as Vice President under McKinley and McKinley's assassination and is long enough, at 26, hours to cover everything of importance. While this is not the first Roosevelt biography that I have read it is the first that has covered all of the relevant parts of his early life with what seems like completeness. Theodore Roosevelt led an extraordinarily varied life young naturalist and student of animal life, Harvard student, New York assembly man, corruption fighting reformer, Civil Service Commissioner in Washington, cattleman in the Dakota Territory, Police Commissioner in New York, assistant Secretary of the Navy, mayor of New York City, Rough Rider and more and all of it comes to life in the wonderful writing of Mr Morris and the flawless narration of Mark Deakins. While parts of his life seem incongruous (for example his ability to be both a nature conservationist while, at the same time, engaging in hunting trips to kill wild animals and mount their heads and skins at his house) we need to remember that this occurred well more than 100 years ago and was perfectly in line with the common views of his day. What stands out above all are his enormous energy, his quick and subtle thinking and his absolute honesty. It is easy to see why he was so popular with the voters while, at the same time, so unpopular with some of the political class of his own party. His rise to power, given the unhappiness of some of the powerful politicians of his day, seems remarkable. Mr Morris' writing of Theodore Roosevelt is largely positive, but not fawning. He writes about both the positive and negative sides of Mr Roosevelt's habits, views and opinions and his writing seems well balanced.

Born Again Audiobook by Charles Colson

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Charles Colson) — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 11:10:39 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/30/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Born Again Subtitle: What Really Happened to the White House Hatchet Man Author: Charles Colson Narrator: Jon Gauger Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 07-07-11 Publisher: Oasis Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 263 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Born Again is the autobiography of one of the most influential men of our time. It is not only a remarkable story of one man's redemption in Christ, but a fascinating look inside the events of one of America's most riveting sagas. In the 1970s, against the backdrop of the explosive Watergate scandal, Charles Colson revealed the story of his own search for meaning during the tumultuous investigations that led to the collapse of the Nixon administration. A convicted former special counsel to the president, Colson paradoxically found new life - not with success and power, but while in national disgrace and serving a prison sentence. Members Reviews: Great Read This book is a great listen even if you're too young to remember much or anything about Watergate. Colson tells his story in a way to make you want to continue on to each next chapter. He is a man of true integrity who is not afraid to tell the truth about himself and how telling the truth set him free, even in prison. I want to be a better person after listening to "Born Again." Jon Gauger is my favorite narrator to date in my Audible journey. He does a great Nixon. Highly recommend. Wish the sequel, "Life Sentence" was available on Audible. Amazing story of God's grace toward mankind His entire story is necessary for a true understanding of the change brought to his life through the love of Christ. Wonderful book Well written and beautifully narrated. Charles Colson writes about his transgressions in Watergate and his conversion towards Christianity. Life altering book I have been a Christian since I was very little. But this book opened my eyes to what it means to be a Child of God, and how to live my life as a child of God. Listening to the friends attitudes towards Chuck and Christianity in general changed my perspective. Not only was it amazing for me, but it is an amazing book if you are looking for an answer to life's happiness or what Christianity and God are really about. This is a must read for anyone and everyone. Super inspiring! Great read! I really enjoyed this true, inspirational story of tragedy, redemption and God's manifest direction!!

My Own Words Audiobook by Mary Hartnett, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Wendy W. Williams

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Mary Hartnett) — Tue, 04 Oct 2016 15:08:29 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/30/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: My Own Words Author: Mary Hartnett, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Wendy W. Williams Narrator: Linda Lavin Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 10-04-16 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 329 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: The first book from Ruth Bader Ginsburg since becoming a Supreme Court Justice in 1993 - a witty, engaging, serious, and playful collection of writings and speeches from the woman who has had a powerful and enduring influence on law, women's rights, and popular culture. My Own Words is a selection of writings and speeches by Justice Ginsburg on wide-ranging topics, including gender equality, the workways of the Supreme Court, being Jewish, law and lawyers in opera, and the value of looking beyond US shores when interpreting the US Constitution. Throughout her life Justice Ginsburg has been (and continues to be) a prolific writer and public speaker. This book contains a sampling selected by Justice Ginsburg and her authorized biographers, Mary Hartnett and Wendy W. Williams. Justice Ginsburg has written an introduction to the book, and Hartnett and Williams introduce each chapter, giving biographical context and quotes gleaned from hundreds of interviews they have conducted. This is a fascinating glimpse into the life of one of America's most influential women. This audiobook features archival original recordings of Justice Ginsburgs speeches and bench announcements. Members Reviews: Supreme Justice What did you love best about My Own Words? I loved hearing the actual voices of her husband and Justice Ginsburg. The recordings that were provided in Audible would only be read in a hard copy. Hearing the cadence of these voices added much to the book. What did you like best about this story? The honesty of some of the decisions and the logic and careful thought that goes into Supreme Court decisions ere some of the best points covered.. Which scene was your favorite? My favorite scene was the opera created and about Justice Ginsburg and Justice Scalia who shared a love of opera and often attended operas with their families. Knowing that they wee close friends even though their beliefs were different, gave me pause to hope that more of us might be able to do the same. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? Justice Ginsburg painting a human picture of Justice Scalia and her own family. I loved that her daughter stated that dad was the cook and mom used her brain! Very funny! Any additional comments? This is a must read/hear though I support hearing it. Linda Lavin does an expert job in the narration. Words you will want to make your own If you are not clear on a strict constructionist interpretation of the Constitution versus a interpretation of a living document that needs to reflect the evolution of the country, this is a must read. If you are fascinated with true stories of extraordinary women, you will devour this read/listen. If you have a daughter, granddaughter, or niece you would like to inspire give them this biography. RBG's Greatest Hits "Our commission is to do what is right, what the law requires, and what is just." Ruth Bader Ginsburg Ultra-light yet immensely tough. 200 times stronger than steel, yet incredibly flexible. Changing the world. The University of Manchester may have discovered graphene in 2004, but Columbia Law School, Harvard, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) found something much stronger and much more revolutionary years earlier: Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

Napoleon Audiobook by Jonathan Steinberg

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jonathan Steinberg) — Mon, 06 Oct 2003 14:48:46 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/30/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Napoleon Author: Jonathan Steinberg Narrator: Jonathan Steinberg Format: Unabridged Length: 30 mins Language: English Release date: 10-06-03 Publisher: The Great Courses Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Learn how Napoleon implemented - by force - the principles of the French Revolution.

Mein Kampf: The Ford Translation Audiobook by Adolf Hitler, Michael Ford (translator)

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Adolf Hitler) — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 23:47:29 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/30/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Mein Kampf: The Ford Translation Author: Adolf Hitler, Michael Ford (translator) Narrator: James Smith Format: Unabridged Length: 27 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 09-17-12 Publisher: Elite Minds Inc Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 676 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: For the first time in 65 years, a modern, easy to understand, truly complete, and uncensored edition of Mein Kampf has been released, which reveals more than any past translation. This is also the first translation available in an English language audio format. Older translations altered passages, omitted passages, mistranslated Hitler's words, and made some parts more sensational while concealing the true meaning of other parts of the book. If you have read one of those older translations of Mein Kampf, then you have not read the real Mein Kampf, which is found only in the Ford Translation. Mein Kampf is often portrayed as nothing more than an anti-Semitic work; however, only six percent of it references the Jews. The rest contains Hitler's ideas and beliefs about a greater nation and his plan for accomplishing that goal. He outlines his plans for not only world conquest, but the conquest of the universe. The majority of the work involves Hitler's discussion of the German people's difficult times after the First World War, his political theories, and his organization of the Nazi Party, as well as many attacks against his enemies. Mein Kampf offers an interesting interpretation of politics, people, and foreign-policy matters. To characterize it as only a racist work is to oversimplify. The Ford Translation offers: This translation has corrected over 1,000 errors present in past translations and is the only edition so thoroughly researched and verified that it required a separate book (Mein Kampf: A Translation Controversy) to document the changes and corrections made. Members Reviews: Adolf Thought He Had it Figured For years I've wondered what this book was like. I finally read the thing. I'm glad I waited because this is a down-to-earth, plebian translation with good footnoted explanations of obscure stuff. The narration, by an Englishman, is quite nice. There are some fancy-shmansy phrases to explain its methods of persuasion. What strikes me as foremost is "logical fallacies," which is when a person presents chains of logic that wander off into error. Adolph inked a lot of these, despite the book framing him as an exceptional thinker who studied, pondered, and experienced much of life. Hitler never declares himself a genius but hints at it several times. Here is one example of Hitler's questionable chain of thoughtsGermany has an exploding population; there is a ratio of how many persons a country's lands can support; German expansion inside of Europe is therefore necessary; but Germany is hemmed in by crowded Western countries wishing it ill; Germany's destiny lies to the east where open agricultural land may be populated with German blood; if Germans rid themselves of limiting philosophical shackles, and use their extraordinary blood-borne gifts of force and intelligence, they will take these lands and finally create Greater Germany. His thinking moves point-by-point towards (what we now know was) the cliff's edge.

The Young Elizabeth I Audiobook by Robert Bucholz

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Robert Bucholz) — Mon, 28 Apr 2003 04:12:33 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/30/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Young Elizabeth I Author: Robert Bucholz Narrator: Robert Bucholz Format: Unabridged Length: 30 mins Language: English Release date: 04-28-03 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: As Queen, Elizabeth uses her superb political skills to balance off both competing court factions and potential suitors. Rejecting marriage, she cultivates the image of "Gloriana," the Virgin Queen symbolically wed to the people of England. ©2003 The Great Courses (P)2003 The Great Courses

Hero of the Empire Audiobook by Candice Millard

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Candice Millard) — Tue, 20 Sep 2016 18:03:22 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/30/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hero of the Empire Subtitle: The Boer War, a Daring Escape, and the Making of Winston Churchill Author: Candice Millard Narrator: Simon Vance Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 09-20-16 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1260 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: From New York Times best-selling author of Destiny of the Republic and The River of Doubt, a thrilling narrative of Winston Churchill's extraordinary and little-known exploits during the Boer War. At age 24 Winston Churchill was utterly convinced it was his destiny to become prime minister of England one day, despite the fact he had just lost his first election campaign for Parliament. He believed that to achieve his goal, he had to do something spectacular on the battlefield. Despite deliberately putting himself in extreme danger as a British army officer in colonial wars in India and Sudan and as a journalist covering a Cuban uprising against the Spanish, glory and fame had eluded him. Churchill arrived in South Africa in 1899, valet and crates of vintage wine in tow, there to cover the brutal colonial war the British were fighting with Boer rebels. But just two weeks after his arrival, the soldiers he was accompanying on an armored train were ambushed, and Churchill was taken prisoner. Remarkably, he pulled off a daring escape - but then had to traverse hundreds of miles of enemy territory alone, with nothing but a crumpled wad of cash, four slabs of chocolate, and his wits to guide him. The story of his escape is incredible enough, but then Churchill enlisted, returned to South Africa, fought in several battles, and ultimately liberated the men with whom he had been imprisoned. Churchill would later remark that this period, "could I have seen my future, was to lay the foundations of my later life". Millard spins an epic story of bravery, savagery, and chance encounters with a cast of historical characters - including Rudyard Kipling, Lord Kitchener, and Mohandas Gandhi - with whom he would later share the world stage. But Hero of the Empire is more than an adventure story, for the lessons Churchill took from the Boer War would profoundly affect 20th-century history. Critic Reviews: "Millard ably weaves a seamless and gripping narrative of the future statesman's early career and involvement in the Boer War.... [V]ivid, entertaining.... A fresh, captivating history of the enduringly colorful Churchill." ( Kirkus) "Biographer Millard 'gets at' her subject by a somewhat out-of-left-field path that leaves the reader satisfied and feeling that her approach is right and perfect.... Millard's rendering of the exciting details of Churchill's heroic exploits result in a magnificently told story." ( Booklist) "Simon Vance's full-throttle narration is one of the many delights in this rousing biography of Winston Churchill's youthful escapades in the Boer War." ( AudioFile) Members Reviews: Outstanding work Beautifully and elligantly written and historically faithful, this is exciting and moving prose.

Truman Audiobook by David McCullough

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (David McCullough) — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 05:05:50 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/30/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Truman Author: David McCullough Narrator: Nelson Runger Format: Unabridged Length: 54 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 04-11-11 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2024 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Pulitzer Prize, Biography/Autobiography, 1993 Hailed by critics as an American masterpiece, David McCullough's sweeping biography of Harry S. Truman captured the heart of the nation. The life and times of the 33rd president of the United States, Truman provides a deeply moving look at an extraordinary, singular American. From Truman's small-town, turn-of-the-century boyhood and his transforming experience in the face of war in 1918, to his political beginnings in the powerful Pendergast machine and his rapid rise to prominence in the U.S. Senate, McCullough shows a man of uncommon vitality and strength of character. Here too is a telling account of Truman's momentous decision to use the atomic bomb and the weighty responsibilities that he was forced to confront on the dawning of a new age. Distinguished historian and Pulitzer-Prize-winning author David McCullough tells one of the greatest American stories in this stirring audio adaptation of Truman - a compelling, classic portrait of a life that shaped history. Critic Reviews: McCulloughs marvelous feel for history is based on an appreciation of colorful tales and an insight intopersonalities. In this compelling saga of Americas greatest common-man president, McCullough adds luster to an old-fashioned historical approach.... the sweeping narrative, filled with telling details and an appreciation of the role individuals play in shaping the world. (Walter Isaacson, Time) McCullough is a master storyteller whose considerable narrative skills have been put to exquisite use in re-creating the life and times of Americas 33rd president. (Robert Dallek, Los Angeles Times Book Review) Perhaps the highest tribute one can pay a biographer is to say that through him one comes to know his subject almost as though in person. In fostering the readers acquaintance with Harry Truman, not once does McCullough get in the way. This is in every respect a splendid work. (Myron A. Marty, St. Louis Post-Dispatch) Members Reviews: That Mousy Little Man From Missouri Revisited I confess that I grew up during a time where the mention of Truman either caused eye rolling sneers or tight lipped stoney looks. I have always heard the FDR story from Roosevelt's perspective...with Eleanor treating Truman as an imbecile in need of serious help. It was fascinating to hear the same events from Truman's perspective. Rather than being a "complete dope" I found Truman to be hard working, honest and honorable. A solid public servant--upbeat and positive even when things didn't go well or the way he hoped they would. The best part of this 54+hour listen was that while telling Truman's life story McCullough also told the story of pioneer America. Tracing Truman's ancestors and early life highlighted the settlement of the "frontier". This artfully painted a picture of how totally different our lives have become compared to a hundred plus years ago. The stories of early Missouri and the violent turbulence of Kansas before statehood were engaging. The book is filled with sweeping tales of life in an America long gone. I loved Runger's narration for the book John Adams. His narration of Truman started out a bit rough. It took one section (about 8 hours) before he hit his stride and warmed to the story he was telling.

Lenin Audiobook by Victor Sebestyen

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Victor Sebestyen) — Tue, 07 Nov 2017 00:13:40 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/30/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Lenin Subtitle: The Man, the Dictator, and the Master of Terror Author: Victor Sebestyen Narrator: Jonathan Aris Format: Unabridged Length: 20 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 11-07-17 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 59 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: A fascinating biography of the man who helped launch the Russian Revolution, which uses the personal - including Lenin's key relationships with the women in his life - to shed light on the political<./b> Since the birth of Soviet Russia, Vladimir Lenin has been viewed as a controversial figure, both revered and reviled for his rigid political ideals. Still, he continues to fascinate as a man who made history and who created the first Communist state, a model that would later be imitated by nearly half the countries in the world. Drawing on new research, including the diaries, memoirs, and personal letters of both Lenin and his friends, Victor Sebestyen's unique biography - the first in English in nearly two decades - is not only a political examination of one of the most important historical figures of the 20th century but a portrait of Lenin the man. Unexpectedly, Lenin was someone who loved nature, hunting, and fishing and could identify hundreds of species of plants, a despotic ruler whose closest ties and friendships were with women. The long-suppressed story of the complex love triangle Lenin had with his wife, Nadezhda Krupskaya, and his mistress and comrade, Inessa Armand, reveals a different character from the coldly one-dimensional figure of the legend. Sebestyen also reveals Lenin as a ruthless and single-minded despot and a "product of his time and place: a violent, tyrannical and corrupt Russia". He seized power in a coup, promised a revolution, a socialist utopia for the people, offered simple solutions to complex issues, and constantly lied; in fact what he created was more "a mirror image of the Romanov autocracy". He authorized the deaths of thousands of people and created a system based on the idea that political terror against opponents was justified for the greater ideal. One of his old comrades who had once admired him said he "desired the good...but created evil". And that would include his invention of Stalin, who would take Lenin's system of the gulag and the secret police to new heights. Bringing Lenin to life for the first time as a complex human being, Sebestyen casts a new light on the Russian Revolution, one of the great turning points of modern history. Critic Reviews: "[An] excellent, original, and compelling portrait of Lenin as man and leader." (Simon Sebag Montefiore, author of The Romanovs) "A vivid and rounded picture of Lenin the man. Serious and deeply reserved, the great revolutionary had few friends but loved at least two women deeply, and at the same time. Lenin's life has been told before, but Sebestyen brings to the task a gift for narrative and for describing his rich cast of characters." [Margaret MacMillan, The Oldie (UK)] Members Reviews: Excellent Bio of a Key Figure of the 20th Century This is an excellent bio of Vladimir Lenin, one of the key figures of the twentieth century. Lenin was a fascinating figure, who succeeded against incredible odds in creating the first Communist nation the world had ever known. Lenins entire adult life was unwaveringly focused by his rigid ideology and personal sense of historical destiny. As a virtual dictator in Russia in following the 1917 revolution, he could be ruthless and murderous. Yet Lenin was occasionally capable of compassion and even possessed a sense of humor of sorts.

Scalia Speaks Audiobook

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ruth Bader Ginsburg - foreword) — Tue, 03 Oct 2017 09:37:53 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/30/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Scalia Speaks Subtitle: Reflections on Law, Faith, and Life Well Lived Author: Ruth Bader Ginsburg - foreword, Antonin Scalia, Christopher J. Scalia - editor, Edward Whelan - editor Narrator: Christopher J. Scalia Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 10-03-17 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 109 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: This definitive collection of beloved Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia's finest speeches covers topics as varied as the law, faith, virtue, pastimes, and his heroes and friends. Featuring a foreword by longtime friend Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and an intimate introduction by his youngest son, this volume includes dozens of speeches, some deeply personal, that have never before been published. Christopher J. Scalia and the justice's former law clerk Edward Whelan selected the speeches. Americans have long been inspired by Justice Scalia's ideas, delighted by his wit, and instructed by his intelligence. He was a sought-after speaker at commencements, convocations, and events across the country. Scalia Speaks will give listeners the opportunity to encounter the legendary man more fully, helping them better understand the jurisprudence that made him one of the most important justices in the Court's history and introducing them to his broader insights on faith and life. Original photograph: Kainaz Amaria/ NPR Cover design: Darren Haggar Members Reviews: Excellent You did both your father and mother proud! Extremely well written and narrated. Thanks for sharing. Justice Ginsberg's remarks were moving. I enjoyed listening to this in one sitting, which I rarely do. I give you all and Mr. Justice Scalia Rest in Peace, you will be surely missed! Engrossing This book is co-authored by Scalias son, Christopher J. Scalia, and is a collection of Scalias speeches on legal issues, friends and a variety of topics. The book is designed for the general reader. Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg wrote the foreword to the book. Scalia and Ginsburg were great friends and fellow opera fans, but one was a liberal the other a conservative. Scalia was an articulate speaker who had a way with words. He also had a great sense of humor. The book is well written and edited. Christopher has chosen speeches by Antonin that allows the reader to gain further insight into the man as well as the jurist. The book is broken down into categories such as friends, law, faith and so on. The sections I enjoyed the most were the speeches about being an Italian-American and the difference between an American and an European. Of course, I enjoyed most of the sections but those two gave me much to ruminate on. I have read all of Scalias books and biographies, therefore, I am familiar with his philosophy of constitutional originalism and his being a textualist in statutory interpretation. I know him to be a master of the English language, but from this book I learned he was also a gifted grammarian. That will make a great trivia question. I may not always agree with what he said but I love to read or hear what he had to say. Scalia was able to state his reasons in a succinct manner and in beautiful prose without the use of rhetoric. This will make a great reference book. The book is fourteen hours long. Christopher J.

Stalin, Volume II Audiobook by Stephen Kotkin

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Stephen Kotkin) — Fri, 15 Dec 2017 02:54:10 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/30/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Stalin, Volume II Subtitle: Waiting for Hitler, 1929-1941 Author: Stephen Kotkin Narrator: Paul Hecht Format: Unabridged Length: 49 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 12-15-17 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 17 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Pulitzer Prize finalist Stephen Kotkin continues his definitive biography of Stalin, from collectivization and the Great Terror through to the coming of the conflict with Hitler's Germany that is the signal event of modern world history. When we left Stalin at the end of Stalin: Paradoxes of Power, 1878-1928, it was 1928, and he had finally climbed the mountaintop and achieved dictatorial power of the Soviet empire. The vastest peasant economy in the world would be transformed into socialist modernity, whatever it took. What it took, or what Stalin believed it took, was the most relentless campaign of shock industrialization the world has ever seen. This is the story of the five-year plans, the new factory towns, and the integration of an entire system of penal labor into the larger economy. With the Great Depression throwing global capital into crisis, the Soviet Union's New Man looked like nothing so much as the man of the future. As the shadows of the '30's deepen, Stalin's drive to militarize Soviet society takes on increasing urgency, and the ambition of Nazi Germany becomes the predominant geopolitical reality he faces when Hitler claims that communism is a global "Judeo-Bolshevik" conspiracy to bring the Slavic race to power. But just because they're out to get you doesn't mean you're not paranoid. Stalin's paranoia is increasingly one of the most horrible facts of life for his entire country. Stalin's obsessions drive him to violently purge almost a million people, including military leadership, diplomatic corps, and intelligence apparatus, to say nothing of a generation of artistic talent. And then came the pact that shocked the world and demoralized leftists everywhere: Stalin's pact with Hitler in 1939, the carve-up of Poland, and Stalin's utter inability to see Hitler's buildup to the invasion of the USSR. Yet for all that, in just 12 years of total power, Stalin has taken this country from a peasant economy to a formidable modern war machine that rivaled anything else in the world. When the invasion came, Stalin wasn't ready, but his country would prove to be prepared. That is a dimension of the Stalin story that has never adequately been reckoned with before, and it looms large here. Stalin: Waiting for Hitler: 1929-1941 is, like its predecessor, nothing less than a history of the world from Stalin's desk. It is also, like its predecessor, a landmark achievement in the annals of its field and in the biographer's art. Members Reviews: Another look at Stalin, but, with more info. It adds a lot to things about his rule I already know, and it does it well.

Matriarch Audiobook by Anne Edwards

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Anne Edwards) — Tue, 18 Apr 2017 17:59:54 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/30/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Matriarch Subtitle: Queen Mary and the House of Windsor Author: Anne Edwards Narrator: Corrie James Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 04-18-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 398 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: The life of Princess May of Teck is one of the great Cinderella stories in history. From a family of impoverished nobility, she was chosen by Queen Victoria as the bride for her eldest grandson, the scandalous Duke of Clarence, heir to the throne, who died mysteriously before their marriage. Despite this setback, she became queen, mother of two kings, grandmother of the current queen, and a lasting symbol of the majesty of the British throne. Her pivotal role in the abdication of her eldest son, the Duke of Windsor, is just one of the events that provide the backdrop for both thrilling biography and for narrating the splendors and tragedies of the entire house of Windsor. Critic Reviews: "A magnificent portrayal of majesty...Edwards depicts the whole panorama, from pageantry and protocol to small private detail, with superb narrative finesse, psychological insight, and impressively far-ranging and scrupulous research." ( Chicago Tribune) Members Reviews: Wow! Did not want this to end! Excellent narrator who brings the wonderful writing of this amazing woman's life directly to the reader in a very entertaining manner. There are not any negatives only incredible positives. You will also be enthralled!! Interesting, informative, and insightful What made the experience of listening to Matriarch the most enjoyable? The narrator is engaging, not overdone, The historical facts are written in a way that is enticing, bringing the historical figuress to life.Very educational without being dry. What did you like best about this story? The depiction of the events written in a way that stuck to the facts, while being entertaing. What about Corrie Jamess performance did you like? Excellent. Articulate, perfection diction and pleasing voice. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? no Any additional comments? very well written and narrated. Wonderful Matriarch is one of the most enjoyable nonfiction works I have read in years. Such a magnificent story of people who are truly interesting and who have played a prominent role in the world for centuries. The author neither glamorizes royalty nor spend time in criticism of the institution but rather tells the story of an amazing person and her family. Highly recommended. overview on Queen Mary and the wisdom she showed What did you love best about Matriarch? Showed a viewed of Queen Mary seldom presented by biographers of King George V, Edward VIII George VI and Queen Elizabeth II. She became a real person who endured hardships with a strength and stoicism seldom seen. She was a remarkable person who saw far beyond the palace walls and into the future, She would have had made a great monarch in her own right. Did the narration match the pace of the story? it was ok Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? yes. Any additional comments? The only real complaint I have is that it contained the usual nonsense written about Prince Eddy her original fiancé and 2nd in line to the throne Prince Albert Victor Duke of Clarence and Avon. Somehow he grew horns and a tail after his death. The Cleveland st. scandal and even Jack the Ripper.

William Tecumseh Sherman Audiobook by James Lee McDonough

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (James Lee McDonough) — Wed, 01 Jun 2016 08:35:43 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/30/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: William Tecumseh Sherman Subtitle: In the Service of My Country: A Life Author: James Lee McDonough Narrator: David Drummond Format: Unabridged Length: 28 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 06-01-16 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 448 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: General Sherman's 1864 burning of Atlanta solidified his legacy as a ruthless leader. Yet Sherman proved far more complex than his legendary military tactics reveal. James Lee McDonough offers fresh insight into a man tormented by the fear that history would pass him by, who was plagued by personal debts, and who lived much of his life separated from his family. As a soldier, Sherman evolved from a spirited student at West Point into a general who steered the Civil War's most decisive campaigns, rendered here in graphic detail. Lamenting casualties, Sherman sought the war's swift end by devastating Southern resources in the Carolinas and on his famous March to the Sea. This meticulously researched biography explores Sherman's warm friendship with Ulysses S. Grant, his strained relationship with his wife, Ellen, and his unassuageable grief over the death of his young son, Willy. The result is a remarkable, comprehensive life of an American icon whose legacy resonates to this day. Critic Reviews: "McDonough has produced an exhaustive biography told with considerable narrative skill." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Very Fair and Balanced View of Sherman I just finished listening to this book after having listened to the RA White biography of Ulysses Grant (American Ulysses- available from Audible). I found this biography to be superior to that of the Grant biography simply because McDonough took the time to objectively present Sherman not just as a hero but also as a human being who had many of the flaws that seem to haunt great men and are often overlooked in their biographies. In Sherman's case, these flaws included his prejudice against African Americans, his hatred of the press and politicians, his nervous disposition and his aversion to being a commanding general (which resulted in his disgrace following a brief command of the Army of Ohio early in the War) and his anti-Catholicism. The author did a great job of sketching these flaws and also presenting the opinions of other scholars in evaluating Sherman as both the man and the general. By the time I finished listening to the book, I actually felt that I knew Sherman as a man and not just as a Civil War hero. David Drummond's narration of the book was very good. Thoroughly enjoyable This book is well researched and spans General Sherman's entire life. It also blends in a lot of intuitive thinking by the author, who know his subject well. I thoroughly enjoyed the book and learned a great deal about this most complicated man who became an icon of the great conflict that befell this nation in 1861. Recommended without reservation. Excellent. interesting and pertinent info on the General, well presented. I learned a great deal, and I've read about the war extensively. We can always learn more about the Civil War. Sherman is refreshingly brought to life in this remarkable narrative history. His maturation as a general and a leader is exemplified. The nature of all out war is demonstrated in his March through the South and the role it played in ending the war. This book should be read by anyone seeking an additional perspective on the horrendous Civil War. Great Book fun book about the life of an interesting yet flawed man.

American Ulysses Audiobook by Ronald C. White

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ronald C. White) — Tue, 04 Oct 2016 07:08:02 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/30/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: American Ulysses Subtitle: A Life of Ulysses S. Grant Author: Ronald C. White Narrator: Arthur Morey Format: Unabridged Length: 27 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 10-04-16 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1562 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: A major new biography of the Civil War general and American president, by the author of the New York Times bestseller A. Lincoln. The dramatic story of one of America's greatest and most misunderstood military leaders and presidents, this is a major new interpretation of Ulysses S. Grant. Based on 7 years of research with primary documents, some of them never tapped before, this is destined to become the Grant biography of our times. Members Reviews: An Absolutely Superb Work This is the most insightful and instructive biography I have ever read. Not only does it give overdue credit to a truly great military leader and president and genuinely kind and humble man of extraordinary accomplishment, but it also provides the reader of a more complete and compelling picture of the monumental challenges faced by the nation and it's leader following the Civil War and it's aftermath. This work is must read history. WOW I feel I have been shielded from an important piece of American history till now A New Campaign to Reasses Grant If you could sum up American Ulysses in three words, what would they be? Compelling, Penetrating, Fair What did you like best about this story? White has enough confidence in his research and ultimately his discernment to render the story in a straight-forward manner that might have pleased its subject. White doesn't besiege the reader with footnotes, counterpoints or what-ifs, instead placing the reader in that time and place, with Grant. Which scene was your favorite? The breakout towards Jackson during the Vicksburg Campaign. White is able to capture the intensity and pressures bearing down on Grant, and when, at last, Grant's forces move east when their target lay west, the reader gains a sense of Grant's audacity, nerve and will. Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? I am very familiar with the details of Grant's life and times from other biographies and histories. Yet there is cumulative power in White's writing and his description of Grant's last "campaign" at the close of his life was more moving than any other treatment I had encountered. Any additional comments? Any author attempting a comprehensive biography of such a momentous figure has to make choices about length and depth of detail. White's concentration is on the prominent figures on the Union side, and there is a nutshell quality to his descriptions of Grant's adversaries (even Lee). Ultimately that's a justified treatment of the vanquished. White briefly discusses Grant's long banishment into the historical wilderness, as his reputation declined and languished after his death, but White misses an opportunity to explore the context of the ongoing struggle by many to preserve the most imperfect aspects of the United States that led to the war and which continue to trouble the nation on the low boil. The most eye-opening aspect of the book was the depth of Grant's commitment to the rights and protection of the freedmen. If he was late getting there, his absolute, unshakable resolve on this point caused me to seriously reassess his presidency, and gave me a greater appreciation of his remarkable character. Inspirational, page-turning history I loved this biography of Ulysses S Grant.

The Bully Pulpit Audiobook by Doris Kearns Goodwin

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Doris Kearns Goodwin) — Tue, 05 Nov 2013 10:57:59 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/30/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Bully Pulpit Subtitle: Theodore Roosevelt, William Howard Taft, and the Golden Age of Journalism Author: Doris Kearns Goodwin Narrator: Edward Herrmann Format: Unabridged Length: 36 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 11-05-13 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2432 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Audie Award, History/Biography, 2015 After Presidents Franklin D. Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln, Doris Kearns Goodwin wields her magic on another larger-than-life president, and another momentous and raucous American time period as she brings Theodore Roosevelt, the muckraking journalists, and the Progressive Era to life. As she focused on the relationships between Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt in No Ordinary Time, and on Lincoln and his team in Team of Rivals, Goodwin describes the broken friendship between Teddy Roosevelt and his chosen successor, William Howard Taft. With the help of the "muckraking" press - including legendary journalists Ida Tarbell, Lincoln Steffens, William Allen White, and editor Sam McClure - Roosevelt had wielded the Bully Pulpit to challenge and triumph over abusive monopolies, political bosses, and corrupting money brokers. Roosevelt led a revolution that he bequeathed to Taft only to see it compromised as Taft surrendered to money men and big business. The rupture between the two led Roosevelt to run against Taft for president, an ultimately futile race that resulted in the election of Democrat Woodrow Wilson and the diminishment of Theodore Roosevelt's progressive wing of the Republican Party. Like Goodwin's chronicles of the Civil War and the Great Depression, The Bully Pulpit describes a time in our history that enlightened and changed the country, ushered in the modern age, and produced some unforgettable men and women. Critic Reviews: Few audio productions this year are likely to match, or deserve as much praise as, this history of the Progressive Era and the presidential friendship that shaped, and was destroyed by, its politics Edward Herrmann is simply her most simpatico readerhis steady, unflagging delivery is perfectly attuned to her narrative voice and, without mimicry, to the broad array of voices, personalities, and events that highlight this rich personal and social drama. ( AudioFile) Swiftly moving account of a friendship that turned sour, broke a political party in two and involved an insistent, omnipresent press corps. . . . Its no small achievement to have something new to say on Teddy Roosevelts presidency, but Goodwin succeeds admirably. A notable, psychologically charged study in leadership.( Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review) Members Reviews: Makes You Forget You Live in the 21st Century Good Until I listened to Doris Kearns Goodwin's "The Bully Pulpit: Theodore Roosevelt, William Howard Taft, and the Golden Age of Journalism" (2013) it didn't occur to me that anyone - other than George Washington - had been 'drafted' into the presidency. I'd assumed that people who become president have a burning desire for the office, and plan and maneuver over many years to get there. Theodore Roosevelt, the brilliant, adventurous and beloved scion of a wealthy New York family, positioned himself his whole life to be president. Throughout his life, he was also a prolific and influential conservation and naturalist author. Roosevelt was such a maverick that the Republican Party tried to derail "that cowboy" by making him William McKinley's Vice Presidential running mate for the 1900 election.

Stalin, Volume I Audiobook by Stephen Kotkin

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Stephen Kotkin) — Thu, 04 Dec 2014 07:32:40 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/30/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Stalin, Volume I Subtitle: Paradoxes of Power, 1878-1928 Author: Stephen Kotkin Narrator: Paul Hecht Format: Unabridged Length: 38 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 12-04-14 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 254 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: A magnificent new biography that revolutionizes our understanding of Stalin and his world. It has the quality of myth: A poor cobbler's son, a seminarian from an oppressed outer province of the Russian Empire, reinvents himself as a revolutionary and finds a leadership role within a small group of marginal zealots. When the old world is unexpectedly brought down in a total war, the band seizes control of the country, and the new regime it founds as the vanguard of a new world order is ruthlessly dominated from within by the former seminarian until he stands as the absolute ruler of a vast and terrible state apparatus, with dominion over Eurasia. We think we know the story well. Remarkably, Stephen Kotkin's epic new biography shows us how much we still have to learn. Volume One of Stalin begins and ends in January 1928 as Stalin boards a train bound for Siberia, about to embark upon the greatest gamble of his political life. He is now the ruler of the largest country in the world, but a poor and backward one, far behind the great capitalist countries in industrial and military power, encircled on all sides. In Siberia, Stalin conceives of the largest program of social reengineering ever attempted: the root-and-branch uprooting and collectivization of agriculture and industry across the entire Soviet Union. To stand up to the capitalists he will force into being an industrialized, militarized, collectivized great power is an act of will. Millions will die, and many more will suffer, but Stalin will push through to the end against all resistance and doubts. Where did such power come from? The product of a decade of scrupulous and intrepid research, Stalin contains a host of astonishing revelations. Kotkin gives an intimate first-ever view of the Bolshevik regimes inner geography, bringing to the fore materials from Soviet military intelligence and the secret police. Members Reviews: Excellent Book But First Time Listener Beware I am an avid student of history, especially relating to the First World War and the period of time preceding the war and subsequent to it. I also an avid student of the Russian Revolution, Russian Civil War and period following it. This book was extremely well written and it probably one of the finest biographies I have read about Stalin. That being said, there are two issues that one should consider before purchasing this book. First- as has been pointed out by other reviewers, the narration is not as good as it could and should be. While I did not mind the narrator's pace and tone, it bothered me greatly and detracted from my enjoyment of the book that he could not correctly pronounce the Russian names of the historical figures in the book. It seems logical to me that if you are going to narrate a book with non-English character names, you need to do a good job with the pronunciations. That was not the case with this narration. Secondly- the book does a phenomenal job of sketching the time frame in Russian history which Stalin was a part of and the book went into great details about Lenin, Trotsky, Stolypin, Tsar Nicholas II, Kerensky as well as the other Russian historical figures of the period. While this was great for me in that it added greatly to my understanding of Stalin, for the first time reader of a Stalin biography, this can detract from his/her enjoyment of the book because not enough time is spent on Stalin's life.

American Lion Audiobook by Jon Meacham

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jon Meacham) — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 16:37:13 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/30/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: American Lion Subtitle: Andrew Jackson in the White House Author: Jon Meacham Narrator: Richard McGonagle Format: Unabridged Length: 17 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 11-11-08 Publisher: Books on Tape Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 681 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Pulitzer Prize, Biography/Autobiography, 2009 Beloved and hated, venerated and reviled, Andrew Jackson was an orphan who fought his way to the pinnacle of power, bending the nation to his will in the cause of democracy. Jackson's election in 1828 ushered in a new and lasting era in which the people, not distant elites, were the guiding force in American politics. Democracy made its stand in the Jackson years, and he gave voice to the hopes and the fears of a restless, changing nation facing challenging times at home and threats abroad. One of our most significant yet dimly recalled presidents, Jackson was a battle-hardened warrior, the founder of the Democratic Party, and the architect of the presidency as we know it. His story is one of violence, sex, courage, and tragedy. With his powerful persona, his evident bravery, and his mystical connection to the people, Jackson moved the White House from the periphery of government to the center of national action, articulating a vision of change that challenged entrenched interests to heed the popular will or face his formidable wrath. The greatest of the presidents who have followed Jackson in the White House have found inspiration in his example, and virtue in his vision. Jackson was the most contradictory of men. The architect of the removal of Indians from their native lands, he was warmly sentimental and risked everything to give more power to ordinary citizens. He was, in short, a lot like his country: alternately kind and vicious, brilliant and blind; and a man who fought a lifelong war to keep the republic safe, no matter what it took. Jon Meacham, in American Lion, has delivered the definitive human portrait of a pivotal president who forever changed the American presidency and America itself. Critic Reviews: "A master storyteller, Meacham interweaves the lives of Jackson and the members of his inner circle to create a highly original book." (Doris Kearns Goodwin) "American Lion is a spellbinding, brilliant and irresistible journey into the heart of Andrew Jackson and his unforgettable circle of friends and enemies." (Michael Beschloss) "What passes for political drama today pales in the reading of Jon Meacham's vividly told story of our seventh president....Reading "American Lion" one is no longer able to look on the gaunt, craggy face on the $20 bill without hearing the tumult of America in the making." (Tina Brown) Members Reviews: Unlikable Old Hickory There have been some truly remarkable presidential biographies written fairly recently (including David McCullough's masterful works John Adams and Truman as well as Goodwin's Team of Rivals) but American Lion suffers in comparison - both in the eloquence of the writing and the subject itself. The author indicates in his introduction that the book is not intended to be about the "Age of Jackson" but directly about Jackson himself.

All Out War Audiobook by Edward Klein

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Edward Klein) — Mon, 30 Oct 2017 07:04:07 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/30/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: All Out War Subtitle: The Plot to Destroy Trump Author: Edward Klein Narrator: William LeRoy Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 10-30-17 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 106 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: A new book from New York Times bestselling author Edward Klein! Members Reviews: This is the first audiobook I played back-to-back WOW! There is so much to like about this gripping audiobook. First off the narration is done really well, William LeRoy has so much energy. I don't usually leave written reviews but this book has really done a solid job in illustrating how so many forces are working against POTUS. I see it everyday in the MSM and how despised he is on both sides Dem and Repub. This book goes into the many ways sabotage started before he even had the Republican nomination. It goes into detail about the dark money groups and deep state's role in trying to make this President and his agenda dead on arrival. You do not have to like this President to understand that the content in this book is real, has happened and is continuing to occur. It's a great redpill for anyone who is truly curious as to the reach, intent and power of the swamp and their donors. Our democracy is very much under attack and the election of President Trump is a threat to those who seek to undermine the US Constitution. I hope to see more books like this be released. It's about time someone shine a light on what the #fakenews does not want you to know about, and what they refuse to give unbiased coverage to. Another good one from Ed Klein As long as you know what you're getting into beforehand, you'll probably like this book. The usual vociferous left-wing media propagandists will continue to spend a lot of time trying to discredit Ed Klein but a quick search reveals that Klein has been a journalist for nearly six decadesseven of those years as foreign editor ofNewsweek, ten years as the editor- in-chief of theNYT Magazine (during which time the magazine won the first Pulitzer Prize in its history), and 27 years as a contributing editor ofVanity Fair. I finished the audiobook in only 2 days. I found the content very interesting and the narrator was absolutely perfect. Let the political Wars rage on! Great Insight to our Ruling Class Politics has always been dirty; but, until Trump was elected, I just didn't know how dirty! Donald Trump, being outside the Establishment in Washington D.C., doesn't mind showing light on the under-belly of Washington, and Edward Klein really brings the magnifying glass to the light. I believe this should be a "must read" for every American Voter! Reality is shocking Very credible. An important book for everyone to read, regardless of political preferences. Enjoyed the authors writing style. Terrific book! Well written, well narrated , and worth reading. I thought I was relatively well informed and knowledgeable about the political left until I listened to All Out War. It was most certainly a wake up call.

Rasputin Audiobook by Douglas Smith

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Douglas Smith) — Tue, 22 Nov 2016 11:37:15 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/30/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Rasputin Subtitle: Faith, Power, and the Twilight of the Romanovs Author: Douglas Smith Narrator: PJ Ochlan Format: Unabridged Length: 33 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 11-22-16 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 140 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: On the centenary of the death of Rasputin comes a definitive biography that will dramatically change our understanding of this fascinating figure. A hundred years after his murder, Rasputin continues to excite the popular imagination as the personification of evil. Numerous biographies, novels, and films recount his mysterious rise to power as Nicholas and Alexandra's confidant and the guardian of the sickly heir to the Russian throne. His debauchery and sinister political influence are the stuff of legend, and the downfall of the Romanov dynasty was laid at his feet. But as the prizewinning historian Douglas Smith shows, the true story of Rasputin's life and death has remained shrouded in myth. A major new work that combines probing scholarship and powerful storytelling, Rasputin separates fact from fiction to reveal the real life of one of history's most alluring figures. Drawing on a wealth of forgotten documents from archives in seven countries, Smith presents Rasputin in all his complexity - man of God, voice of peace, loyal subject, adulterer, drunkard. Rasputin is not just a definitive biography of an extraordinary and legendary man, but a fascinating portrait of the twilight of imperial Russia as it lurched toward catastrophe. Members Reviews: A Lot To Chew On Is there anything you would change about this book? The book was quite long, but then, this is a definitive biography, so make sure you don't bite off more than you can chew! (I nearly did.) The only difficult part was I had to take a break in the middle of the book and came back to it a couple weeks later; it took some time before I could get back into the story and remember all the complex names and places and situations. What did you like best about this story? I have been to Russia, and to some of the locales mentioned in this book - the story came alive and transported me back to my time there, and the sense of history it gives.The detail was amazing. To nearly a dizzying effect. Have you listened to any of PJ Ochlans other performances before? How does this one compare? No, but I thought he did a fine job. What else would you have wanted to know about Douglas Smiths life? N/A Any additional comments? The book is awesome, so please don't let my ambiguous comments turn you off - just be sure that you are WAY interested in Rasputin. Like listening to Siri narrate a book I'm a frequent reader of history, but this book seemed singularly without academic foundation. To make it worse, the narrator spoke in a machine-line monotone that was unnatural and stale. Couldn't make it through to the end. incredibly thorough work. irritating narration. The narrator's voice was grating and numerous Russian names were mispronounced which took away from the overall positive experience of the book itself. This was just way way way too long. Too detailed. I made it through the first half but then started skipping several chapters at This was just toooooo much detail. It's like I was listening to a dissertation on the life of the guy. He was a man, and this is his story at last Very well-done book, both the writing and the performance. This pulls the veil away from so much of the hyperbole that has been Rasputin for 100 years. Not a quick listen, but a good one.

The Last Lion: Winston Spencer Churchill, Volume II: Alone, 1932-1940: Winston Spencer Churchill,

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (William Manchester) — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 05:07:52 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/30/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Last Lion: Winston Spencer Churchill, Volume II: Alone, 1932-1940: Winston Spencer Churchill, Volume II: Alone, 1932-1940 Author: William Manchester Narrator: Richard Brown Format: Unabridged Length: 36 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 12-12-07 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1214 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Manchester tracks with new insights this complex, fascinating history, without ever losing sight of Churchill the man - a man whose vision was global and whose courage was boundless. Critic Reviews: "Manchester is not only a master of detail but also of 'the big picture'....I daresay most Americans reading The Last Lion will relish it immensely." (National Review) "[Manchester] can claim the considerable achievement of having assembled enough powerful evidence to support Isaiah Berlin's judgment of Churchill as the largest human being of our time." (Alistair Cooke) Members Reviews: Senseless change of narrators Volume 1 of The Last Lion is one of the top five Audible books among the hundreds I have experienced. Manchester's scholarship is astounding, and the story of this great man's life and times is endlessly fascinating. That much remains true in Volume 2, but the book is tragically diminished by the narration of Richard Brown. Frederick Davidson, the narrator of Volume I, was absolutely perfect. When Manchester quoted Churchill, Davidson spoke in Churchill's own voice. It was as if someone had recorded Churchill, himself, for each statement. Churchill's humor and emotion come through as if he were speaking directly to the listener. Brown, on the other hand, cannot even begin to imitate Churchill's intonation and cadence, much less the subtler meanings behind the words. As a matter of fact, Brown would have been better off, as would the listener, if he had not even tried. If he had just read Manchester's words, it would not have come off as so, well, amateurish. The only thing Brown's rendition of Churchill and Churchill himself have in common is an English accent. It is deeply disappointing. I am hoping that I can convince myself to finish this volume, simply for the historical information it can provide. However, that's a far cry from the way I felt about Volume I, when I could scarcely force myself to turn off my Nano early enough to get a decent night's sleep. I feel like a kid who got stiffed by Santa. I just don't get it. Whoever decided that ANYONE other than Frederick Davidson should render this work needs his (her?) head examined. Superb - Review of Both Volume I & Volume II I am writing this review for both volumes and putting it in both places. This is a well narrated story written by what has been described as the best biographer of the 20th Century about a man who was perhaps the greatest man to live in the 20th Century. What's not to like? Both volumes have advantages over the other (listed below), but bottom line is that both are marvelous works. I doubt too many will be able to read Volume I without soon proceeding to Volume II. Volume I pluses include a better narrator (***** vs ****) (I was impressed with his mature Churchill voice and amazed that he started with a good child Churchill and gradually aged him into the famous voice we all love!), a more narrative/chronological layout as opposed to more topical, and illumination of the transition of the Victorian age through WWI and up to the Depression. This is a time of which I knew little relative to what came before and after.

The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin Audiobook by Benjamin Franklin

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Benjamin Franklin) — Tue, 28 Apr 2015 22:18:22 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/30/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin Author: Benjamin Franklin Narrator: Qarie Marshall Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 04-28-15 Publisher: Dreamscape Media, LLC Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 406 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Left unfinished at the time of his death, The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin has endured as one of the most well-known and influential autobiographies ever written. From his early years in Boston and Philadelphia to the publication of his Poor Richard's Almanac to the American Revolution and beyond, Franklin's autobiography is a fascinating, personal exploration into the life of America's most interesting founding father. Members Reviews: I'm going to listen to this again! I loved the narrator, very well done. I enjoyed this rendition from beginning to end. Non-Idol I am not a history buff. I do not idol famous figures. But still his is a story with amazing insights about ourselves that is still relevant to today. A genius and clearly a strong inspiration for "How to Make Friends and Influence people" written over 100 years after his death. A must buy!!! AMAZING, All Development books reference this. A Sack that is empty has a hard time standing on it's own accord. B. Franklin Amazing!!! WOW this is incredible! What a person! I will now listen again, and again. If I become anything like Benjamin Franklin (in personality and desire to better myself) I will consider it a victory in life. And one of the highest victory's I work to attain!!! Hope everyone else who reads this book will equally enjoy it! incredible book full of wisdom full of common sense, great advice, and wonderful insights from a master of human relations

American Originals: Abigail Adams Audiobook by Patrick N. Allitt

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Patrick N. Allitt) — Mon, 06 Jun 2005 23:05:26 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/30/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: American Originals: Abigail Adams Author: Patrick N. Allitt Narrator: Patrick N. Allitt Format: Original Recording Length: 31 mins Language: English Release date: 06-06-05 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: A minister's daughter full of the Yankee virtues of prudence, thrift, hard work, and sobriety, Abigail Adams was wife to the second U.S. president, John Adams. Along with Martha Washington, she helped create the pattern that American first ladies have followed throughout much of the last 200 years.

The Immortal Irishman Audiobook by Timothy Egan

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Timothy Egan) — Tue, 01 Mar 2016 11:43:24 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/30/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Immortal Irishman Subtitle: The Irish Revolutionary Who Became an American Hero Author: Timothy Egan Narrator: Gerard Doyle Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 03-01-16 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1762 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: From the National Book Award-winning and best-selling author Timothy Egan comes the epic story of one of the most fascinating and colorful Irishmen in 19th-century America. The Irish-American story, with all its twists and triumphs, is told through the improbable life of one man. A dashing young orator during the Great Famine of the 1840s, in which a million of his Irish countrymen died, Thomas Francis Meagher led a failed uprising against British rule, for which he was banished to a Tasmanian prison colony. He escaped and six months later was heralded in the streets of New York - the revolutionary hero, back from the dead, at the dawn of the great Irish immigration to America. Meagher's rebirth in America included his leading the newly formed Irish Brigade from New York in many of the fiercest battles of the Civil War - Bull Run, Antietam, Fredericksburg. Twice shot from his horse while leading charges, left for dead in the Virginia mud, Meagher's dream was that Irish-American troops, seasoned by war, would return to Ireland and liberate their homeland from British rule. The hero's last chapter, as territorial governor of Montana, was a romantic quest for a true home in the far frontier. His death has long been a mystery to which Egan brings haunting, colorful new evidence. Critic Reviews: "Gerard Doyle narrates the astonishing life story of Thomas Meagher with the lilting enthusiasm of an Irishman who has a fine yarn to tell. And how fine it is.... Infinitely listenable, Doyle delivers this remarkable biography with a clarity, pleasure, and ease that will entice even those who've never heard of Meagher." (AudioFile) Members Reviews: What A Life! I thought I knew my Irish history but when it came to Thomas Meagher, sadly I knew very little. All I really knew about him was that after immigrating from Ireland he had served in the Civil War before serving as the governor of Montana territory. Of course I knew he had died under mysterious circumstances but that was about it. I had no idea that he had been sent to Tasmania for participating in the fight for Irish independence from the British Or exactly how big a part he played in the Civil War. He led a relatively short but very fascinating life. I would recommend this book not only to those with an interest in Irish history but also those interested in the Civil War era. It is one of the best biographies that I've listened to in quite a while. Of course as Gerard Doyle is one of my very favorite narrator, it made to book all that much better in my opinion. Yes, but.... Would you listen to The Immortal Irishman again? Why? I don't think I could. It's a great book, but brutally honest about tyrants, war, and treachery. The reality of the period is gut wrenching, in spite of the great spirit and efforts of a hero.. What other book might you compare The Immortal Irishman to and why? Any well researched book about the civil war. Which scene was your favorite? Thomas Meagher comes alive in the pages, with faults, glory and failures. The author shows all sides of the great man's complexity.

Clementine Audiobook by Sonia Purnell

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Sonia Purnell) — Tue, 27 Oct 2015 10:59:26 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/30/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Clementine Subtitle: The Life of Mrs. Winston Churchill Author: Sonia Purnell Narrator: Susan Lyons Format: Unabridged Length: 17 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 10-27-15 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 289 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: A long-overdue tribute to the extraordinary woman behind Winston Churchill. By Winston Churchill's own admission, victory in the Second World War would have been "impossible without her". Until now, however, the only existing biography of Churchill's wife, Clementine, was written by her daughter. Sonia Purnell finally gives Clementine her due with a deeply researched account that tells her life story, revealing how she was instrumental in softening FDR's initial dislike of her husband and paving the way for Britain's close relationship with America. It also provides a surprising account of her relationship with Eleanor Roosevelt and their differing approaches to the war effort. Born into impecunious aristocracy, the young Clementine was the target of cruel snobbery. Many wondered why Winston married her, but their marriage proved to be an exceptional partnership. Beautiful and intelligent but driven by her own insecurities, she made his career her mission. Any real consideration of Winston Churchill is incomplete without an understanding of their relationship, and Clementine is both the first real biography of this remarkable woman and a fascinating look inside their private world. Members Reviews: wonderful and inspiring I did not expect I would enjoy this book so much. It is very much an account of an era, and not just about the life of "Clemi" Churchill. I feel like I learned so much about certain aspects of World War II history I was not aware. Superb narration by Susan Lyons, as always. Excellent Susan Lyons did a superb job narrating this book. I chose this over The Last Lion because I wanted to know more about the intimate part of Churhill's life and Sonia Purnell delivered a well researched book with a well spring of rich sources. Clementine Churchill has not been given enough credit for her contributions to the world. Purnell aims to remedy that. Without Clementine there most likely would not have been a Winston. Riveting little discussed daily life. An interesting consideration of both Mr. and Mrs. Churchill, marriage, a historical era, and the settings in which these unquestionably impactful personages lived their fascinating lives. A match for Winston Clementine was quite a person on her own. this book shows how much she contributed to the winning of World War II. Informational and Enjoyable! So much to learn about people of our history. This was a great "read" (listen). The reader was easy to listen to.

Where Do We Go from Here Audiobook

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.) — Tue, 09 Jan 2018 15:01:31 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/30/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Where Do We Go from Here Subtitle: Chaos or Community? Author: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Coretta Scott King - foreword, Vincent Harding - introduction Narrator: J. D. Jackson Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 01-09-18 Publisher: Beacon Press Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: In 1967, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., isolated himself from the demands of the civil rights movement, rented a house in Jamaica with no telephone, and labored over his final manuscript. In this prophetic work, which was unavailable for more than 10 years, he lays out his thoughts, plans, and dreams for America's future, including the need for better jobs, higher wages, decent housing, and quality education. With a universal message of hope that continues to resonate, King demanded an end to global suffering, asserting that humankind - for the first time - has the resources and technology to eradicate poverty. Members Reviews: History repeats itself Must read by every individual. Due to the socio economic climate this good could be used as a tool to influence govt officials to construct more humane policies and to address the poor to uplift Americas position in the world. This book speaks about policies to help everyone help each other some of the policies conservatives call entitlements. Excellent information on the injustices against American citizen of African-American ... Excellent information on the injustices against American citizen of African-American descents. Dr. King's writing chronicles the organizations that have been fighting for justice for these citizen, the internal conflicts that sometimes occur between these organizations and the gains and loses that African- American citizens have incurred since the beginning of the civil rights movement. The expressions in this book provides us with a picture of how African American citizens have made some strides, but greater work is needed in the areas of voting rights, jobs, housing, fair and equal pay and the justice system. Great Book This is a very enlightening and informative book that reflects what is still happening in America today. I recommend anyone who truly embraces the will to have peace and unity to read this book. It answers many of the questions asked today in reference to equality and is written with peace in mind. Five Stars Provides insight that's just as relevant and applicable today as it was in the 60s Great read What a great read: I feel like Dr. King is having a conversation with me and sharing how he feels.

An Autobiography Audiobook by Mohandas (Mahatma) K. Gandhi

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Mohandas (Mahatma) K. Gandhi) — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 06:32:54 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/30/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: An Autobiography Subtitle: The Story of My Experiments with Truth Author: Mohandas (Mahatma) K. Gandhi Narrator: Bill Wallace Format: Unabridged Length: 18 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 04-25-10 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 531 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: In 1999, this book was designated as one of the "100 Most Important Spiritual Books of the Twentieth Century" by HarperCollins Publishers. A holy man to Hindus, a hero to Muslims, and a criminal to the British, Mohandas K. Gandhi was an inspiring figure of the 20th century, a man whose quest to live in accord with Gods highest truth led him to initiate massive campaigns against racism, violence, and colonialism. From his youthful rebellion against vegetarianism, to his successful law practice in South Africa, his struggle with his own sexual excesses, and his leadership of the movement to free India from British rule, Gandhi describes the story of his life as a series of spiritual experiments and explains how he developed his concept of active nonviolent resistance, which propelled the Indian struggle for independence and inspired countless other nonviolent struggles. Members Reviews: Story of the most historical figure M.K Gandhi revolutionized the Indian independence struggle, but this book is more about what made his principles and personal beliefs. Most of the book is about his struggles as a kid and his profession as a lawyer. The three quarter of the book is about his journey back and forth to South Africa and his struggle to get rights and fight against inequality for Indians in South Africa. Indian independence is just the last 5 hours or so of the book. The most striking thing which I ever knew about Gandhi was his personal life and his diet which is very well described in the book. Finally a word for the narrator. I wish the narrator had a better control over the hindi names and words. He would pronounce certain words and I would think for few minutes until I made the link with what actually he meant. He would pronounce 'mussalman' (people who follow Islam) as musclemen, which would sound ridiculous in the context. Overall a must read for anyone who is interested in world politics and history. A great political and historical figure who has inspired many freedom fighters and an epitome of humility. Narrator is Distracting The narrator has really sharp "s" sounds that hurt my ears when I listen to this audiobook. Makes for a very distracting and painful experience. Great book, Good enough narration. The book itself is awesome, needless to say, just like the man who wrote it. Narration is good enough. Bill Wallace tried hard to imitate Gandhi's voice and I would say succeeded for most part. However, the narration clearly fell short of the mark when pronouncing the names of Indian leaders or villages. Considering that this book is a real treasure to own, I would have loved to see this book narrated by someone who can bring more nativity to the listener. John Lee from 'The White Tiger' would have been a perfect fit. Insightful and Informative without being boring From Gandhi's lips to my ears! Gandhi wrote this account in a manner that revealed some of his short comings and most of his accomplishments. I enjoyed the book but was at times a little lost regarding some of the events because Gandhi recounted them as if the reader were already familiar with them. He has always been one of my heros but here he reveals aspects of himself that were disappointing to me. In the final analysis he, like all heros, had his flaws and short comings as any human being does.

Malcolm X: A Life of Reinvention Audiobook by Manning Marable

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Manning Marable) — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 04:04:38 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/30/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Malcolm X: A Life of Reinvention Author: Manning Marable Narrator: G. Valmont Thomas Format: Unabridged Length: 22 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 04-04-11 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 596 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Pulitzer Prize, History, 2012 Years in the making, this is the definitive biography of the legendary black activist. Of the great figures in 20th-century American history, perhaps none is more complex and controversial than Malcolm X. Constantly rewriting his own story, he became a criminal, a minister, a leader, and an icon, all before being felled by assassins' bullets at age 39. Through his tireless work and countless speeches, he empowered hundreds of thousands of black Americans to create better lives and stronger communities while establishing the template for the self-actualized, independent African American man. In death, he became a broad symbol of both resistance and reconciliation for millions around the world. Manning Marable's new biography of Malcolm is a stunning achievement. Filled with new information and shocking revelations that go beyond the Autobiography, Malcolm X unfolds a sweeping story of race and class in America, from the rise of Marcus Garvey and the Ku Klux Klan to the struggles of the civil-rights movement in the 50s and 60s. Reaching into Malcolm's troubled youth, it traces a path from his parents' activism through his own engagement with the Nation of Islam, charting his astronomical rise in the world of Black Nationalism and culminating in the never-before-told true story of his assassination. Malcolm X will stand as the definitive work on one of the most singular forces for social change, capturing with revelatory clarity a man who constantly strove, in the great American tradition, to remake himself anew. Members Reviews: invites further reading on Malcolm X Whatever the demerits of the book as outlined by some very good previous reviews, for someone like me -- a white Canadian who had never looked into the life of Malcolm X any deeper than the film and excerpts from the Autobiography-- this was an engaging and informative read. Some have described it as scholarly; others dispute its scholarship. For me, it read like a novel and motivated me to learn more about Malcolm X. Don't be put off by the word "scholarly" --it's far from a snooze. A GIFTED STORY TELLER! YOU WILL LOVE THIS BOOK! This is probably the biggest bang I ever got from a book purchase. The story is enormous! I finished the first read and had to go back and start all over again for the second read. The book was so lifting for me on so many levels. The story of how Malcolm X protested against slavery while only switching masters to serve, and becoming a slave to a cult. Which lifted him up but would not set him free, and eventually ended his life with the idea that they owned it because they had effected it. Slavery is insidious and colorblind. It is not about color, race, sex or culture. It is about a mind set. Right now Americans can not own land! The Government has seized it all and rents it back to us under the banner of "property taxes", which keeps every American in economic slavery until the day they die for a roof over their head. Malcolm was a hacker of the mind , who was able to hack into the mind set of slave / master and stand up and admit inconvenient truths. This is an ability anyone can bring under his command if he is destined to be a part of CHANGE. He was also able to make the impossible, possible. To rise above conditions and become bigger than the agreed upon "think".

The Path to Power Audiobook by Robert A. Caro

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Robert A. Caro) — Tue, 10 Dec 2013 19:05:24 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/30/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Path to Power Subtitle: The Years of Lyndon Johnson Author: Robert A. Caro Narrator: Grover Gardner Format: Unabridged Length: 40 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 12-10-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1315 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: This is the story of the rise to national power of a desperately poor young man from the Texas Hill Country. The Path to Power reveals in extraordinary detail the genesis of the almost superhuman drive, energy, and ambition that set LBJ apart. It follows him from the Hill Country to New Deal Washington, from his boyhood through the years of the Depression to his debut as Congressman, his heartbreaking defeat in his first race for the Senate, and his attainment, nonetheless, at age 31, of the national power for which he hungered. In this book, we are brought as close as we have ever been to a true perception of political genius and the American political process. Means of Ascent, Book Two of The Years of Lyndon Johnson, was a number-one national best seller and, like The Path to Power, received the National Book Critics Circle Award. Members Reviews: Just fantastic... If you could sum up The Path to Power in three words, what would they be? Riveting, dramatic, instructive. The story really is riveting. The initial description of the Hill Country in Texas is so fantastic, petic, dramatic, revealing, evocative, and rich, that I have gone back several times to listen to it . And I will do so again. The description of Lyndon's childhood, his fathers travails, rise, and demise and the effect on the family and the boy, are utterly unmatched in contrast and drama. Finally, the way Lyndon copes with it all, using his bright and dark sides to get ahead, ingeniously in both, is very instructive. I believe one can learn as much if not more from the 80% successes than the 100% successes, because their moral or other failings make them come alive more and even a sleazy scheme should be learned from, in that it took drive and courage to perform it, and THAT is never a bad trait to have. Who was your favorite character and why? Mr. Sam, Lyndon's dad, is a very powerful and tragic figure and as he falls from grace, and we witness it by painstaking degrees, we develop a love for this character that makes us think of him long after the book is done. I find myself wondering what would have happened if he hadn't done that last unadvisable thing, made that last unsound investment....could he have swung back from failure?... Which scene was your favorite? I won't give away the plot by giving a thorough description. It feels like a novel eventhough it isn't..so I know it's silly but I think you should have the pleasure of discovering it yourself. Lyndon was courting a young lady and her dad didn't think Lyndon a suitable husband for his daughter. the way he tried to humiliate Lyndon is very dramatic. And the way Lyndon got back at him and the family years later, even more so. Enjoy! Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? It made my eyes go wide and it made me shake my head and it moved me. Any additional comments? Totally get this, you won't regret it! Also, read The Power Broker The Best of all Biographies Where does The Path to Power rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? It's hard to imagine a better book. I was so enamored with Master and Passage that I listened to them twice.

Royal Sisters Audiobook by Anne Edwards

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Anne Edwards) — Tue, 05 Dec 2017 07:03:50 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/30/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Royal Sisters Subtitle: Queen Elizabeth II and Princess Margaret Author: Anne Edwards Narrator: Corrie James Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 12-05-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 22 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: In Royal Sisters, Anne Edwards, author of the best-selling Vivien Leigh: A Biography and Matriarch: Queen Mary and the House of Windsor, has written the first dual biography of Elizabeth, the princess who was to become Queen, and her younger sister, Margaret, who was to be her subject. From birth to maturity, they were the stuff of which dreams are made. "I'm three and you're four," the future Queen, then a child, imperiously informed her sister. The younger girl, not understanding this reference to their position in the succession, proudly countered, "No, you're not. I'm three, you're seven." The royal sisters had no choice in their historic positions, but behind the palace gates and within the all-too-human confines of their personalities, they displayed tremendous individuality and suffered the usual symptoms of sibling rivalry. Royal Sisters provides an unprecedented and intimate portrait of these most famous siblings during their formative and dramatic youthful years. It is also one of the 20th century's most fascinating stories of sisterly loyalty. Members Reviews: Where's The Rest? Ive read many biographies of the British Royal Family, the Windsors in particular, but never anything in depth about Margaret. After being disappointed by the amount of artistic licence (fictionalization) there was in season 2 of The Crown, my interest in reading an accurate biography of Margaret was reawakened. I am so enthralled by this author, her books contain so much new information and this always surprises me based on the long list of books Ive already read. Her book Matriarch about the life of Queen Mary impressed me, and I was glad to see she had written a book about Margaret. I liked the idea of a book that would focus on the sisterhood of Elizabeth and Margaret, but I dont think the book delivered on that front. I feel like it was a great biography of the Queen, with a little of Margaret thrown in from time to time for good measure. I am not so sure I have any additional insight into the sisterly relationship between the 2 women, and I still feel like a biography completely dedicated to Margaret would have given me more of what I wanted. In addition wheres the rest of it!?!? It ends in 1960! As a result, the only part of her life that was covered was the Group Captain Peter Townsend Affair nothing about her marriage, divorce, kids, Roddy Despite this, I am not disappointed since overall I was feel like there was a lot of new information and I was captivated throughout. Is Edwards an Official Mouthpiece for the Royal Family? I found this account very pro-royal family: Elizabeth and Margaret lived happily ever after just as all royals do, despite their woeful travails. Way too much time was spent on their childhoods and Elizabeths early years as queen. Theres no discussion of Margarets life after her breakup with Townsend, other than to comment that she married Snowden only to divorce him years later. What was the reason for the divorce? What was the official reaction to such a violation of the church dogma that had kept her from marrying Townsend years before? The questions are numerous and unanswered. And, since the subject of this book was the relationship between Elizabeth and Margaret, I assumed the author would cover all of the years until Margarets death in as great detail as their childhoods and early adulthood.

Shattered Audiobook by Jonathan Allen, Amie Parnes

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jonathan Allen) — Tue, 18 Apr 2017 08:33:55 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/30/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Shattered Subtitle: Inside Hillary Clinton's Doomed Campaign Author: Jonathan Allen, Amie Parnes Narrator: Kimberly Farr Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 04-18-17 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1889 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: It was never supposed to be this close. And of course she was supposed to win. How Hillary Clinton lost the 2016 election to Donald Trump is the tragic story of a sure thing gone off the rails. For every Comey revelation or hindsight acknowledgment about the electorate, no explanation of defeat can begin with anything other than the core problem of Hillary's campaign - the candidate herself. Through deep access to insiders from the top to the bottom of the campaign, political writers Jonathan Allen and Amie Parnes have reconstructed the key decisions and unseized opportunities, the well-intentioned misfires and the hidden thorns that turned a winnable contest into a devastating loss. Drawing on the authors' deep knowledge of Hillary from their previous book, the acclaimed biography HRC, Shattered will offer an object lesson in how Hillary herself made victory an uphill battle, how her difficulty articulating a vision irreparably hobbled her impact with voters, and how the campaign failed to internalize the lessons of populist fury from the hard-fought primary against Bernie Sanders. Moving blow by blow from the campaign's difficult birth through the bewildering terror of election night, Shattered tells an unforgettable story with urgent lessons both political and personal, filled with revelations that will change the way listeners understand just what happened to America on November 8, 2016. Members Reviews: disappointing reading I would have loved this book. The slow, mechanical reader completely ruined this for me. I'm a regular political junkie, but this was just unlistenable. Better read than heard Any additional comments? I looked forward to reading this book and discovering the dynamics of the of Hillary Clinton campaign. I was quite disappointed. Much of analysis struck me as superficial, even though the authors managed to quote a lot of people. Something didnt quite ring true. But since I listened to, rather than read, this book, I am not quite sure.My biggest difficulty with Shattered was with the reader. She stamped every line with her own snarky personal interpretation and this had to have altered the meaning of the written words in some way. If I listen to a book ready by an author, I know that the way she says something is the way she means it. In this case, I wonder if the authors agree with the interpretation of their chosen reader.In the end, I believe this is a book better read than listened to. The most skewed left wing sympathetic pile of crap What disappointed you about Shattered? This nonsensical trash was written by two Hillary sycophants who obviously wanted Hillary to win and were "Shattered" by her disgusting embarrassing performance. They spend the entire book making excuses and finding clever ways to blame EVERYONE in the world for Hillary's dishonesty and lousy candidacy. Would you ever listen to anything by Jonathan Allen and Amie Parnes again? NO! Would you be willing to try another one of Kimberly Farrs performances? NO! You didnt love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities? They spent a lot of time writing it. Any additional comments? I want my money back! Disappointed It didn't really measure up to the "insider information" as touted.

An Unauthorized Biography of Jordan B. Peterson Audiobook by Richard West

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Richard West) — Fri, 24 Feb 2017 04:28:34 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/30/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: An Unauthorized Biography of Jordan B. Peterson Subtitle: How Toronto Psychology Professor Jordan Peterson Established Himself as an Opponent of Political Correctness Author: Richard West Narrator: Eva R. Marienchild Format: Unabridged Length: 57 mins Language: English Release date: 02-24-17 Publisher: Richard West Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 23 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: This book tells the story of Jordan Peterson, who has emerged as a champion of free speech. On September 27, 2016, he posted a video online, criticizing the political correctness of Canada's Bill C-16 and explaining that he intended to refuse to use made-up pronouns to address transgendered persons. Find out how Peterson became an expert on politics and psychology, and learn how a YouTube video unexpectedly turned him into a public figure. Members Reviews: a fun read the book is short, informative and interesting. it gives you info on the bill c16 issue, freedom of speech legislation, Peterson's life, YouTube etc ABOUT this man is NOT FROM this man. I erred in reading this book ABOUT Dr. Pwterson BEFORE reading material BY Dr. Peterson. An interesting story, a HORRIBLE narrator The story is interesting and timely. But the narrator is like a robot, not much different from Alexa or GPS navigator ladies. It was very difficult to concentrate on content with such a narrator.

A Great and Terrible King Audiobook by Marc Morris

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Marc Morris) — Tue, 24 Mar 2015 08:28:21 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/30/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Great and Terrible King Subtitle: Edward I and the Forging of Britain Author: Marc Morris Narrator: Ralph Lister Format: Unabridged Length: 18 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 03-24-15 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 403 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Edward I is familiar to millions as "Longshanks", conqueror of Scotland and nemesis of Sir William Wallace (in Braveheart). Yet this story forms only the final chapter of the king's action-packed life. Earlier, Edward had defeated and killed the famous Simon de Montfort, traveled to the Holy Land, and conquered Wales. He raised the greatest armies of the Middle Ages and summoned the largest parliaments. Notoriously, he expelled all the Jews from his kingdom. In this audiobook, Marc Morris examines afresh the forces that drove Edward throughout his relentless career: his character, his Christian faith, and his sense of England's destiny - a sense shaped in particular by the tales of the legendary King Arthur. He also explores the competing reasons that led Edward's opponents (including Robert Bruce) to resist him. Critic Reviews: "[V]ivid details and an engaging narrative style bring the man and his period to life." ( Library Journal) Members Reviews: Narrator and Book are Both Very Good Would you consider the audio edition of A Great and Terrible King to be better than the print version? yes, the narrator really did a great job . Makes reading so much more enjoyable! What other book might you compare A Great and Terrible King to and why? "The Norman Conquest" was also a very good book by same author and also had a very good narrator. (Despite the negative reviews on the narrator of that book...I thought his way of reading was very interesting and fitted the history...((As does the narrator of this book by Marc Morris)) Which scene was your favorite? not sure yet..as still "Reading " it Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? no..this is a book to listen to again and again to get all the details fully understood Any additional comments? very happy with the book and performance of narrator Thoroughly Entertaining I enjoyed this story of "Longshanks" life. While he was certaintly 'Hammer of the Scots' as he was purported to be--that man didn't give up on those guys, did he? But he was so much more. He also tamed the wild and wooly area now known as Wales and his son was the first Prince of Wales, a hereditary title which is passed on to the older son of the king from that time until now. He was a Crusader, albeit not a very successful one. He was the familiar with Pope Boniface, King Phillip IV, and many other leaders of his time. He had a frightful temper, yet he could be kind and generous. His people both loved him and at the same time didn't trust him not to do them a dirty turn. That was Edward I, an enigma, for certain! Very good read for the serious medievalist Interesting story, lots of action and plenty of controversy as goes with all things of the age, but a lot of detail if you are just dipping into medieval history. If you want to really want to understand Edward and the time, this is your book. Fascinating book This is about the grandson of Bad King John, it is a detailed history without a lot of battle history or law but social history of the late 13th century. Unlike most biographers, the writer does not make the man into a hero that he clearly was not.

Forged in Crisis Audiobook by Nancy Koehn

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Nancy Koehn) — Tue, 03 Oct 2017 15:53:14 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/30/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Forged in Crisis Subtitle: The Power of Courageous Leadership in Turbulent Times Author: Nancy Koehn Narrator: Nancy Koehn Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 10-03-17 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 40 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: An enthralling historical narrative filled with critical leadership insights that will be of interest to a wide range of listeners - including those in government, business, education, and the arts - Forged in Crisis, by celebrated Harvard Business School historian Nancy Koehn, spotlights five masters of crisis: polar explorer Ernest Shackleton, President Abraham Lincoln, legendary abolitionist Frederick Douglass, Nazi-resisting clergyman Dietrich Bonhoeffer, and environmental crusader Rachel Carson. What do such disparate figures have in common? Why do their extraordinary stories continue to amaze and inspire? In delivering the answers to those questions, Nancy Koehn offers a remarkable template by which to judge those in our own time to whom the public has given its trust. She begins each of the book's five sections by showing her protagonist on the precipice of a great crisis: Shackleton marooned on an Antarctic ice floe; Lincoln on the verge of seeing the Union collapse; escaped slave Douglass facing possible capture; Bonhoeffer agonizing over how to counter absolute evil with faith; Carson racing against the cancer ravaging her in a bid to save the planet. The narrative then reaches back to each person's childhood and shows the individual growing - step by step - into the person he or she will ultimately become. Significantly, as we follow each leader's against-all-odds journey, we begin to glean an essential truth: Leaders are not born but made. In a book dense with epiphanies, the most galvanizing one may be that the power to lead courageously resides in each of us. Whether it's listened to as a repository of great insight or as exceptionally rendered human drama, Forged in Crisis stands as a towering achievement. Members Reviews: 5 Great Stories Well written, and spoken. Seems well researched too. From a Harvard historian who spent years completing it. Authors are not always the best narrators Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? Listen to the available selection first before buying the book. If you don't enjoy the narrator's voice, don't buy it. I liked the text, but not the narration. Sorry, but not every author has a pleasant speaking voice. What was one of the most memorable moments of Forged in Crisis? Shackleton's rescue of all his men, including the last group, who had given up hope. Would you be willing to try another one of Nancy Koehns performances? No way. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? No. The five separate components each made for an interesting history.

Personal Memoirs of Ulysses S. Grant Audiobook by Ulysses S. Grant

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ulysses S. Grant) — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 12:38:28 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/30/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Personal Memoirs of Ulysses S. Grant Author: Ulysses S. Grant Narrator: Robin Field Format: Unabridged Length: 29 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 11-17-10 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 440 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Among the autobiographies of great military figures, Ulysses S. Grants is certainly one of the finest, and it is arguably the most notable literary achievement of any American president: a lucid, compelling, and brutally honest chronicle of triumph and failure. From his frontier boyhood, to his heroics in battle, to the grinding poverty from which the Civil War ironically rescued him, these memoirs are a mesmerizing, deeply moving account of a brilliant man told with great courage as he reflects on the fortunes that shaped his life and his character. Written under excruciating circumstancesGrant was dying of throat cancerand encouraged and edited from its very inception by Mark Twain, it is a triumph of the art of autobiography. Grant was sick and broke when he began work on his memoirs. Driven by financial worries and a desire to provide for his wife, he wrote diligently during a year of deteriorating health. He vowed he would finish the work before he died, and one week after its completion, he lay dead at the age of 63. Publication of the memoirs came at a time when the public was being treated to a spate of wartime reminiscences, many of them defensive in nature, seeking to refight battles or attack old enemies. Grants penetrating and stately work reveals a nobility of spirit and an innate grasp of the important fact, which he rarely displayed in private life. He writes in his preface that he took up the task with a sincere desire to avoid doing injustice to anyone, whether on the National or the Confederate side. Critic Reviews: The best [memoirs] of any generals since Caesar. (Mark Twain) One of the most unflinching studies of war in our literature. (William McFeeley, Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer of Ulysses S. Grant) Members Reviews: Lived up to expectations What made the experience of listening to Personal Memoirs of Ulysses S. Grant the most enjoyable? The story itself and the narrator What was one of the most memorable moments of Personal Memoirs of Ulysses S. Grant? When Lee's Army surrendered, I cheered! I was so sad by the part when Grant learns about the death of Lincoln. Recently saw the movie Lincoln, tied back to Grant's autobiography nicely. Which scene was your favorite? Lee's surrender If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be? Simply, "US Grant" Any additional comments? It's long, no doubt. It never got boring to me and it's amazing to listen to Grant writing in the first person about things that happened 150 years ago. Surprisingly funny and very informative. What did you love best about Personal Memoirs of Ulysses S. Grant? I consistently found Grant's humor in his stories about his personal experiences and later in the war to be irrestible. Add the real life perspective of each campaign that brought the war home to me. What was one of the most memorable moments of Personal Memoirs of Ulysses S. Grant? His revelation that by acting quickly he usually benefitted much more than he did for waiting for the preparations to be perfect was intoned in nearly every decision he describes after that. Have you listened to any of Robin Fields other performances before? How does this one compare? I have not but I enjoyed him immensely. I would have rated him a 5 but had to knock something back a bit.

Alexander the Great Audiobook by Philip Freeman

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Philip Freeman) — Tue, 21 Mar 2017 17:02:17 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/30/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Alexander the Great Author: Philip Freeman Narrator: Michael Page Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 03-21-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 140 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Alexander was born into the royal family of Macedonia, the kingdom that would soon rule over Greece. Tutored as a boy by Aristotle, Alexander had an inquisitive mind that would serve him well when he faced formidable obstacles during his military campaigns. Shortly after taking command of the army, he launched an invasion of the Persian Empire, and continued his conquests as far south as the deserts of Egypt and as far east as the mountains of present-day Pakistan and the plains of India. In his lively and authoritative biography of Alexander, Philip Freeman describes Alexander's astonishing achievements and provides insight into the mercurial character of the great conqueror. Alexander could be petty and magnanimous, cruel and merciful, impulsive and farsighted. Above all, he was ferociously, intensely competitive and could not tolerate losing - which he rarely did. As Freeman explains, without Alexander, the influence of Greece on the ancient world would surely not have been as great as it was, even if his motivation was not to spread Greek culture for beneficial purposes, but instead to unify his empire. Critic Reviews: "An accessible biography...readers are sure to come away from Alexander's story with an essential grasp of the details and understanding of his character." ( Kirkus) Members Reviews: Great book! This book is a great account of Alexander. There is a bit of liberty taken by the author in the rational of some of the Alexander's choices, but it is never outlandish and very much makes sense. There is even some well needed wit thrown into the copy which is refreshing given the dry nature of history books. The narrator is great and I'm now convinced that Alexander must be discussed in an English accent. A vivid engaging storytelling that comes alive! Highly informative, entertaining, and detailed account of one of the world's greatest warriors. A must have! great book, definitely hard to put down great book, easy listen,very interesting subject matter, written for average person. some history books are super dry filled with tons of academic language and obscure anecdotes. not this one listen and enjoy!! 5 Star book! Great Narrative! Great book, super informative and gripping from the beginning, i dont know why modern Hollywood hasn't made Alexander's story into a Blockbuster yet?! Personal Two stars - meh three stars - good four stars - worth a second read five stars - life-changing - my top 50 of all time Interesting. Sheds light on his divergent personality. Drove his men unrelentingly(and lied to them) - frequently used the element of surprise.

The Gatekeepers Audiobook by Chris Whipple

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Chris Whipple) — Tue, 04 Apr 2017 20:45:22 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/30/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Gatekeepers Subtitle: How the White House Chiefs of Staff Define Every Presidency Author: Chris Whipple Narrator: Mark Bramhall Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 04-04-17 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 602 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: The first in-depth, behind-the-scenes look at how the American presidency has hinged on the effectiveness of the White House chiefs of staff and how their decisions have dictated the course of our country What do Dick Cheney and Rahm Emanuel have in common? Aside from polarizing personalities, both served as chief of staff to the president of the United States - as did Donald Rumsfeld, Leon Panetta, and a relative handful of others. The chiefs of staff, often referred to as "the gatekeepers", wield tremendous power in Washington and beyond; they decide who is allowed to see the president, negotiate with Congress to push POTUS' agenda, and - most crucially - are the first in line to the leader of the free world's ear. Award-winning producer and journalist Chris Whipple demonstrates how those appointed to this lofty position have often served as de facto prime ministers and the surprising extent to which their tenures have set the tone for our political climate. Through extensive, intimate interviews with all 20 living chiefs of staff and two former presidents, The Gatekeepers pulls back the curtain to expose how the nation's levers of power are operated by these right-hand advisors and what each appointment reveals about its respective president. Members Reviews: Great history of the Chief of Staff position The author goes chronologically from the Nixon Administration through the Obama administration summarizing the tenures of each of the chiefs. He has excellent access to the principals and described many of the highs and lows of the administrations and how those related to the roles of the CoS. He also has good information about the personalities of each of the chiefs and how that either helped them serve their presidents or got in the way. He makes the case over and over that the modern presidency cannot function without a strong CoS, which was attempted by Carter and Clinton. He also suggests that 'principals' -- CoS who take themselves too seriously do not function well in the job (Sununu and Regan). Finally, his stories also show that presidents are not generally well served by CoS who are too close, as that prevents them from giving bad news or tough advice to the presidents. Extremely well researched and very interesting read, and each of his major points are generally well supported by interviews from those who were in the position. The only loose end is that while these characteristics seem necessary, they are not enough to prevent disasters from occurring on their watch, which the author confronts most directly with Haldeman and Nixon. Not the fault of the book, but just a reflection of the fact that both people and the world of politics in Washington are very complicated. Oliver North was in The Marines What made the experience of listening to The Gatekeepers the most enjoyable? Most of the book was anecdotal collection of this and that. I thought it was funny. However, not sure about the facts. Have to question the editing since one clear error in the story was the representation of Oliver North as an army officer. Research on such a widely known fact gone wrong makes me suspect that there are other errors affecting authenticity. As i said the book is very entertaining. Worth one credit. Captivating I found this a most interesting book to read.

Franklin and Winston Audiobook by Jon Meacham

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jon Meacham) — Fri, 31 Oct 2003 02:06:32 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/30/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Franklin and Winston Author: Jon Meacham Narrator: Grover Gardner Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 10-31-03 Publisher: Books on Tape Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 330 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Born in the nineteenth century and molders of the twentieth and twenty-first, Roosevelt and Churchill had much in common. Sons of the elite, students of history, politicians of the first rank, they savored power. In their own time both men were underestimated, dismissed as arrogant, and faced skeptics and haters in their own nations, yet both magnificently rose to the central challenges of the twentieth century. Theirs was a kind of love story, with an emotional Churchill courting an elusive Roosevelt. Confronting tyranny and terror, Roosevelt and Churchill built a victorious alliance amid cataclysmic events and occasionally conflicting interests. Meacham's new sources, including unpublished letters of FDR's great secret love, Lucy Mercer Rutherfurd, the papers of Pamela Churchill Harriman, and interviews with the few surviving people who were in FDR and Churchill's joint company, shed fresh light on the characters of both men as he engagingly chronicles the hours in which they decided the course of the struggle. Charting the personal drama behind the discussions of strategy and statecraft, Meacham has written the definitive account of the most remarkable friendship of the modern age. Critic Reviews: "Jon Meacham's Franklin and Winston takes its place in the front ranks of all that has been written about these two great men." (Tom Brokaw) "Jon Meacham brings [the relationship between FDR and Churchill] to vivid life, shedding new insights into its strange and poignant complexity, and why its legacy has helped shape the modern world." (Richard Holbrooke) Members Reviews: Franklin and Winston Review Remarkable insight to perhaps the two most important figures in the 20th century. "W" is portrayed as the loyal friend for life-- an eternal optimist who delivered Britian from its darkest hour with the help from his sometimes aloof, and not so loyal Roosevelt, whom the author paints as long on charm, but sometimes as more opportunist than friend. The strong bonds that developed in the early years of the war between these men began to diverge during the pre-'44 plans for D-day, with Roosevelt loosening his ties with Churchill, to curry favor from Stalin. Stalin needed a Normandy diversion to ease Nazi pressure on the eastern front while Roosevelt, unable to predict completion of the Manhattan project, needed access to strategic Soviet airfields in Siberia for America's war against Japan. Churchill, on the other hand, mindful of the complexity of a channel naval invasion (and mindful of hard naval lessons past learned), was not quite ready to stomach the sacrifice in men that was sure to occur at D-day, at least not so soon as the proposed May '44 invasion. The fact that "F" and "W" disagreed is understandable, but the listener is left with a sense of regret that our "great" American president could have been more forthright and less political with the man who viewed Roosevelt among his closest friends. Franklin's cozy relations with "Uncle Joe" are made more distasteful by our retrospective view of the tyrant, a view, in fairness, Roosevelt did not have.

Master of the Senate - The Years of Lyndon Johnson, Volume III (Part 1 of a 3-Part Recording)

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Robert A. Caro) — Mon, 01 Aug 2005 05:58:55 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/30/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Master of the Senate - The Years of Lyndon Johnson, Volume III (Part 1 of a 3-Part Recording) Author: Robert A. Caro Narrator: Grover Gardner Format: Unabridged Length: 18 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 08-01-05 Publisher: Books on Tape Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1000 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Pulitzer Prize, Biography/Autobiography, 2003 National Book Award, Nonfiction, 2002 Critic Reviews: "Mesmerizing....A tale rife with drama and hypnotic in the telling." (Newsweek) "A panoramic study....Combining the best techniques of investigative reporting with majestic storytelling ability, Caro has created a vivid, revelatory institutional history as well as a rich hologram of Johnson's character." (The New York Times) "Caro must be America's greatest living Presidential biographer....No other contemporary biographer offers such a complex picture of the forces driving an American politician, or populates his work with such vividly drawn secondary characters." (BusinessWeek) Members Reviews: combine these into one book Any additional comments? Needless to say - a masterpiece. But this book is inexplicably broken into three purchases (well, I can think of an explanation). The first two equally long volumes were one audiobook per. I wish they would do the same for Master of the Senate. Junior Senator from Texas Learns the Ropes The first 1/3 examines the history of the Senate and the rise of the seniority system and the South's dominance in the Senate leadership. It examines LBJ's entrance into the Senate and his struggles to fit in and find his place. It then examines Richard Russell (the guy they named the Russell Senate building after) and his family's history and his history and rise to power in the US Senate. Why? Because Senator Russell was to become the key to LBJ's success in the Senate. The first 1/3 of the book examines how LBJ used many of the same techniques to develop a relationship with Russell that in his House years he used with Sam Rayburn (LBJ had a way with older men with power: Rayburn, Russell, LBJ). The first 1/3 ends with LBJ destroying the career and reputation of Leland Olds when he was re-appointed to head the FPC (Federal Power Commission) in 1949. In doing so, LBJ was able to gain some more cred with Texas' oil industry and with his Southern fellow senators. The last bit of the first section also details Johnson's use of his "Preparedness Investigating" subcommittee (similar to the one used by Truman during WWII) in order to raise his name recognition during the beginning of the Korean War. Caro contrasts the way that LBJ ran the committee with the way that Truman ran his. Quick note - my two star review for performance has nothing to do with Grover Gardner's read. He did a fantastic job. I'm just pissed at Audible or the producers for dividing this book into 3 sections. Instead of one book that is 54 hrs and 50 minutes long, they divided it into three books (thus three credits). They did this with Michael Burlingame's Lincoln too (but to be fair Burlingame's Lincoln = 109 hrs and 9 minutes). They didn't do it for any of Caro's other LBJ books. They didn't do it with Caro's The Power Broker (66 hrs and 11 mins). I get it that they need to pay for a huge book to get recorded and produced. So? Charge me 2 credits, but breaking it into 18 and 16 hours segments to extract 3 credits seems obnoxious. It isn't as bad as what they originally did with Burlingame's Lincoln.

Turn Right at Machu Picchu Audiobook by Mark Adams

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Mark Adams) — Fri, 04 May 2012 08:06:21 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/30/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Turn Right at Machu Picchu Subtitle: Rediscovering the Lost City One Step at a Time Author: Mark Adams Narrator: Andrew Garman Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 05-04-12 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 703 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Writer for the New York Times and GQ, Mark Adams is also the acclaimed author of Mr. America. In this fascinating travelogue, Adams follows in the controversial footsteps of Hiram Bingham III, whos been both lionized and vilified for his discovery of the famed Lost City in 1911 - but which reputation is justified? Critic Reviews: Adams deftly weaves together two story lines, each peopled with striking characters and astonishing landscapes. (Kirkus Reviews) Members Reviews: Good book for history enthusiasts I enjoyed this book although it leaned more in the direction of an educational text book... so if you're looking for action, this isn't the place but I would recommend the book to anyone interested in expanding their historical horizons. I also enjoyed the narration! A+ Narration! I liked this story--the writer has a great style and I will read more of his work based on this book--but it was the narration that really made this shine. Andrew Garman really made it come alive. I felt like I was listening to them talk. If I wasn't rushing off to book club to tell everyone how much I loved this on audible, I would write more. I want to listen to it again! Great Travel Log Listened to it almost straight through. Never drags. I was sad to see it end. No false drama, just clever pacing. Spellbounding, exceptional vocals Having visited Macchu Pichu in 1985, it was fascinating to learn the backstory. The author is witty, knowledgable, and an excellent writer. The vocals captured the personalities perfectly and kept me wanting to hear more. I suggest printing a map of the area to reference while reading; the names of places in Peru are confusing when just listening. Delightful The author, Mark Adams, retraces the steps that led Yale Professor, Hiram Bingham, to discover Machu Picchu one hundred years ago, on July 24, 1911. The chapters more or less alternate between Binghams and Adams expeditions. Adams packs a lot of information into the book. He includes anecdotes, observations and sometimes he tosses in hilarious tidbits. He also includes information on the flora and fauna as well as Inca history of the area. He also describes what it is like today. I picked up a bit of trivia: Peru has twenty of the thirty-four types of climatic zones of the Earth and mules have bowel problems at high altitudes. The book is meticulously researched. The author does an okay job with intertwining three separate plots. I discovered that the April 1913 issue of the National Geographic is all about Binghams discovery of Machu Picchu. This is available on CD or on line for members. It was great to hike the Inca trail without doing the physical work and deal with the mosquitoes. Andrew Garman does a good job narrating the book. Garman is an actor and audiobook narrator.

This Fight Is Our Fight Audiobook by Elizabeth Warren

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Elizabeth Warren) — Tue, 18 Apr 2017 00:60:60 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/30/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: This Fight Is Our Fight Subtitle: The Battle to Save America's Middle Class Author: Elizabeth Warren Narrator: Elizabeth Warren Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 04-18-17 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 995 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: This program is read by the author. The fiery U.S. Senator from Massachusetts and bestselling author offers a passionate, inspiring audiobook about why our middle class is under siege and how we can win the fight to save it. Senator Elizabeth Warren has long been an outspoken champion of Americas middle class, and by the time the people of Massachusetts elected her in 2012, she had become one of the countrys leading progressive voices. Now, at a perilous moment for our nation, she has written an illuminating account of how we built the strongest middle class in history, a scathing indictment of those who have spent the past thirty-five years undermining working families, and a rousing call to action. Warren grew up in Oklahoma, and shes never forgotten how difficult it was for her mother and father to hold on at the ragged edge of the middle class. An educational system that offered opportunities for all made it possible for her to achieve her dream of going to college, becoming a teacher, and, later, attending law school. But now, for many, these kinds of opportunities are gone, and a government that once looked out for working families is instead captive to the rich and powerful. Seventy-five years ago, President Franklin Roosevelt and his New Deal ushered in an age of widespread prosperity; in the 1980s, President Ronald Reagan reversed course and sold the country on the disastrous fiction called trickle-down economics. Now, with the election of Donald Trump--a con artist who promised to drain the swamp of special interests and then surrounded himself with billionaires and lobbyists--the middle class is being pushed ever closer to collapse. Written in the candid, high-spirited voice that is Warrens trademark, This Fight Is Our Fight tells eye-opening stories about her battles in the Senate and vividly describes the experiences of hard-working Americans who have too often been given the short end of the stick. Elizabeth Warren has had enough of phony promises and a government that no longer serves its people--she wont sit down, she wont be silenced, and she will fight back. Critic Reviews: "Senator Elizabeth Warren narrates her new audiobook on the state of the nation with passion and conviction...This fascinating and informative audiobook offers an accessible explanation of the development and consequences of our nation's social and economic policies." ( AudioFile) Members Reviews: A Call to Action As a law professor and a Senator, Elizabeth Warren has proven to be a fighter for the middle class. Her new book is a tough mined book but is only a partial blueprint for progressive political revival. It is more of a wake-up call to action. She acknowledges the Democratic Party failed to step up and fight in the past. The book is blunt and an impassioned plea to action. She names the names of government officials she claims serve industry rather than the American people. Warren states that big business and the extremely wealthy have ruled for the past 35 years, and it is time to change their destruction of the middle class. She states that government invested in the middle class from 1935 to 1980 after that the government reduced its spending on education, infrastructure and basic research. She discusses the recent fight over raising the minimum wage and the reduction of worker safety regulations.

Lincoln Audiobook by David Herbert Donald

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (David Herbert Donald) — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 10:27:32 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/30/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Lincoln Author: David Herbert Donald Narrator: Dick Estell Format: Unabridged Length: 30 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 11-08-12 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 429 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: In the best-selling tradition of Truman, two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer David Herbert Donald offers a new classic in American history and biography - a masterly account of how one man's extraordinary political acumen steered the Union to victory in the Civil War, and of how his soaring rhetoric gave meaning to that agonizing struggle for nationhood and equality. Donald spent 50 years studying Lincoln, tracing his rise from humble origins to the pinnacle of the presidency. He reveals the development of the future president's character and shows how Lincoln's enormous capacity for growth enabled one of the least experienced men ever elected to high office to become a giant in the annals of American politics. And he depicts a man who was basically passive by nature, yet ambitious enough to take enormous risks and overcome repeated defeats. Much more than a political biography, Lincoln seats us behind the desk of a president who was both a master of ambiguity and expediency and a great moral leader, as he makes the decisions that preserved the Union and shaped modern America. Critic Reviews: "A grand work - the Lincoln biography for this generation." (Arthur Schlesinger, Jr.) "Lincoln immediately takes its place among the best of the genre, and it is unlikely that it will be surpassed in elegance, incisiveness and originality in this century.... A book of investigative tenacity, interpretive boldness and almost acrobatic balance." (Chicago Tribune) "Eagerly awaited, Lincoln fulfills expectations. Donald writes with lucidity and elegance." (The Atlantic) Members Reviews: The narration almost stopped me. I have to say that the bland narration from the beginning left me wanting to stop. The only reason why I continued was because of the content of the book. Not only was the narrator bland but at times there were cut ins and these short clips were worse than the original narrator. Although I did get used to the narrator maybe it was because of the book. The book itself was good. This book left me wanting to know more about the civil war. Also, this book didn't make Lincoln in to a larger than life figure but human with errors. Dry and Technical but Excellent This is, at times, a dry and technical read and at other times becomes touching or funny. Overall I was very satisfied. This biography of Lincoln seems to be quite unbiased and follows the facts wherever they lead. The author tries to present a history based upon what Lincoln actually knew at the time, leaving out facts that we now know, but Lincoln had no way of knowing. This book has a lot of peripheral information that places other historical facts in context (for example how big Lincolns house was compared with the average in the area). This history presents Lincoln as a hero, but as an imperfect, ambiguous, and human hero. Although this was a bit of a less fun read then Team of Rivals, overall I found this the more satisfying history. Great book with outstanding details of background Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? I would recommend this book to anyone interested in a more indepth presentation of the history of Lincoln's time and the context of that time.

Mornings on Horseback Audiobook by David McCullough

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (David McCullough) — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 17:51:41 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/30/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Mornings on Horseback Author: David McCullough Narrator: Nelson Runger Format: Unabridged Length: 19 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 01-21-11 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 616 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: From the number-one New York Times best-selling author of John Adams Winner of the 1982 National Book Award for Biography, Mornings on Horseback is the brilliant biography of the young Theodore Roosevelt. Hailed as a masterpiece by Newsday, it is the story of a remarkable little boy - seriously handicapped by recurrent and nearly fatal attacks of asthma - and his struggle to manhood. His father - the first Theodore Roosevelt, "Greatheart" - is a figure of unbounded energy, enormously attractive and selfless, a god in the eyes of his small, frail namesake. His mother - Mittie Bulloch Roosevelt - is a Southerner and celebrated beauty. Mornings on Horseback spans 17 years, from 1869, when little "Teedie" is 10, to 1886, when he returns from the West a "real life cowboy" to pick up the pieces of a shattered life and begin anew, a grown man, whole in body and spirit. This is a tale about family love and family loyalty... about courtship, childbirth and death, fathers and sons... about gutter politics and the tumultuous Republican Convention of 1884... about grizzly bears, grief and courage, and "blessed" mornings on horseback at Oyster Bay or beneath the limitless skies of the Badlands. Critic Reviews: "We have no better social historian." ( The New York Times) Members Reviews: This book is a scalpel This is my second David McCullough book and they just get better and better. Here we have a story that will surprise you: not the biography of the TR that we know from history, but the shaping of him into that man. His father and mother were truly exceptional people, she a wonderful story teller coming from an eccentric southern family and he a patriot and charity-driven socialite. This book tells the story, as McCullough says in the afterward, of what formed the frail, asthmatic boy into the larger than life President. The books ends when he is finally the man we know. And the journey there is amazing. He struggled throughout his childhood with sickness, his family lived a lifestyle that has long since vanished, he deals with amazing victories at an unprecedented early age and he survives the most devastating of losses. His character changes and grows and we watch with amazing precision as a new man emerges. This book is wonderful history, fantastic detail, an intimate character study, and ripping good fun. Enjoy it! speed i[ up your player the information presented is remarkable and interesting. the reader is sooooo sloooooow that i listened at 2x speed and it sounded "normal" On The Back Burner "Morning on Horseback" is my last book from David McCullough because I am finally caught up with his discography. It is painful for me to write this review of Roosevelt because I have enjoy McCullough's work thus so far. Other reviewers blames the poor reading from Nelson Runger, but he has narrated so many of David's books that I have become custom to his style of narrating. I didn't find Nelson's voice to be slow or irritating. His performance of telling Roosevelt's life was spot on with the pace of the book. After reading all of McCullough's works from Harry Truman to the Americans in Paris, I have the up most respect for him, but this story about Roosevelt is not really compelling to get into.

Seven Women Audiobook by Eric Metaxas

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Eric Metaxas) — Tue, 08 Sep 2015 18:06:14 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/30/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Seven Women Subtitle: And the Secret of Their Greatness Author: Eric Metaxas Narrator: Tom Parks Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 09-08-15 Publisher: Thomas Nelson Publishers Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 367 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: In his eagerly anticipated follow-up to the enormously successful Seven Men, New York Times best-selling author Eric Metaxas gives us seven captivating portraits of some of history's greatest women, all of whom changed the course of history by following God's call upon their lives - as women. Each of these world-changing figures - Joan of Arc, Susanna Wesley, Hannah More, Maria Skobtsova, Corrie ten Boom, Mother Teresa, and Rosa Parks - is an exemplary model of true womanhood. The teenaged Joan of Arc followed God's call and liberated her country, dying a heroic martyr's death. Susanna Wesley had 19 children and gave the world its most significant evangelist and its greatest hymn writer, her sons John and Charles. Corrie ten Boom, arrested for hiding Dutch Jews from the Nazis, survived the horrors of a concentration camp to astonish the world by forgiving her tormentors. And Rosa Parks' deep sense of justice and unshakeable dignity and faith helped launch the 20th-century's greatest social movement. Writing in his trademark conversational and engaging style, Eric Metaxas reveals how the other extraordinary women in this book achieved their greatness, inspiring listeners to live lives shaped by the truth of the Gospel. Members Reviews: A Different Kind of Inspiring While 7 Men revealed the stories behind men I already knew and the values they exemplify, 7 Women has told the stories of some less well known women and values less celebrated in our culture. Compared with modern feminism, in which the masculine form of boldness is urged on women, this was very refreshing. In fact, I found myself moved to tears multiple times by the level of compassion and trust in God which led to the bravery in the more well known Rosa Parks and Mother Theresa. Definitely a good read for anyone regardless of gender, only be ready to be challenged by these women. Seven Mini Biographies The book contains a brief biography of seven women. The author looked at their lives and attempted to determine what it was that made them great. He wanted to look at women who were unique in what they accomplished regardless of gender. Metaxas examines the following women: Joan of Arc, Susanna Wesley, Hannah More, and Saint Maria of Paris (a Greek Orthodox saint), Corrieten Boom, Rosa Parks and Mother Teresa. I had only heard of four of these women prior to reading this book. Eric Metaxas is a writer of religious books. His book Amazing Grace, Everything You Always Wanted To Know About God was on the New York Times top ten best sellers list. He also writes childrens books. Therefore each of the seven women has a religious component for his reason for choosing to write about them. The book is well written. The author has an easy relaxed way of writing. The material is well researched. Metaxas did a good job in taking the large amount of information and creating a concise easy readable mini biography of each woman. Tom Parks narrated the book. This was my first encounter with both the author and the narrator. A lesson in how to be great This books delves deep into the history of some women we know, and several women we should know. The books preamble is a bit off putting as it challenge the concept of feminist, but once you get past that, it's a good read Does it again Eric M does it again.

The Royals Audiobook by Kitty Kelley

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Kitty Kelley) — Tue, 16 Jul 2013 14:03:47 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/30/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Royals Author: Kitty Kelley Narrator: Jennifer Van Dyck Format: Unabridged Length: 20 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 07-16-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 157 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: They are the most chronicled family on the face of the globe. Their every move attracts headlines. Scores of books have tried and failed to penetrate the royal facade. Now Kitty Kelley has gone behind palace walls to provide the first three-dimensional, comprehensive, and evenhanded portrait of the men and women who make up the British Royal family. Kelley spent more than four years investigating the royal family. In addition to meticulous research into documented sources, she conducted hundreds of exclusive interviews with past and present employees of the royal household, royal friends and relations, courtiers, members of Parliament, and other intimate observers, raising the curtain on this most secretive family. Here are lonely royal children brought up without a proper education in isolated and artificial surroundings, 20th-century adolescents with 19th-century touchstones. Here are the sexual ambiguities, the alcoholism, gambling, and womanizing that were common in the House of Windsor long before Prince Charles married Lady Diana Spencer. No one is spared; here are the scandals of the last decades: the doomed marriages, and the husbands, wives, lovers, and children caught in their wake and damaged beyond repair. Illuminating the Windsors' arrogance, naiveté , and lusts - as well as hard work, dedication, and ability to survive the most humiliating disclosures - The Royals is Kitty Kelley's richest, most iconoclastic, historically significant, and compelling work. Members Reviews: A titillating and delightful insight.... I love Kitty Kelley's work and this is about a far and truthful insight I believe you're going to get. Riveting from beginning to end, I found the only thing to irk me a bit was the narrator's occasional mispronunciation, (Al, as in the word pal, thorp. Diana Spencer's home of Althorp should have been pronounced All-throp). A slight oddity, I accept, but that's just how we pronounce it here. I found a few of these. Apart from a few of these little slip ups in the narration - which would never have bothered the reader, only the audiobook listener - I loved The Royals and couldn't stop listening to it. I think though the exploits of the Duke have been underplayed, but, at the risk of making the story too much about him, I suppose the finished product is well rounded and very entertaining. A Juicy listen! Long, but ICouldn't stop listening If you love Real Housewives and celebrity gossip, you will love this. While I personally believe about 75% of this as fact, Kelley definitely didher research from other interviews and reports spanning decades. Very interesting I thought this biography to be well written and insightful. if you're interested in the British royal family, you'll find this paced nicely and informative without being plodding. It fills in a lot of gaps and explains the back story of the current royals and their foibles. of course, it was written before there was the Middleton family, so there's nothing more recent really than Prince Charles and Camila. the voice recording is good and pleasant to listen too. All in all a worthwhile story. Ties the Tin Can On Them Most Americans know very little of the inside scoop on the current royal family. This book was a real eye-opener for me.

The New Tsar Audiobook by Steven Lee Myers

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Steven Lee Myers) — Tue, 29 Sep 2015 13:10:08 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/30/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The New Tsar Subtitle: The Rise and Reign of Vladimir Putin Author: Steven Lee Myers Narrator: Rene Ruiz Format: Unabridged Length: 22 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 09-29-15 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1242 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: The epic tale of the rise to power of Russia's current president - the only complete biography in English - that fully captures his emergence from shrouded obscurity and deprivation to become one of the most consequential and complicated leaders in modern history, by the former New York Times Moscow bureau chief. In a gripping narrative of Putin's rise to power as Russia's president, Steven Lee Myers recounts Putin's origins - from his childhood of abject poverty in Leningrad to his ascension through the ranks of the KGB and his eventual consolidation of rule. Along the way world events familiar to listeners, such as September 11th and Russia's war in Georgia in 2008, as well as the 2014 annexation of Crimea and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, are presented from never-before-seen perspectives. This audiobook is a grand, staggering achievement and a breathtaking look at one man's rule. On one hand, Putin's many reforms - from tax cuts to an expansion of property rights - have helped reshape the potential of millions of Russians whose only experience of democracy had been crime, poverty, and instability after the fall of the Soviet Union. On the other hand, Putin has ushered in a new authoritarianism, unyielding in his brutal repression of revolts and squashing of dissent. Still, he retains widespread support from the Russian public. The New Tsar is a narrative tour de force, deeply researched and utterly necessary for anyone fascinated by the formidable and ambitious Vladimir Putin but also for those interested in the world and what a newly assertive Russia might mean for the future. Critic Reviews: "Combining skilled story-telling, psychological examination, and political investigation, Steven Lee Myers succeeds brilliantly in this biography of Vladimir Putin. Explaining the dangers that Putin's Russia may and does pose, Myers effortlessly and expertly guides the reader through the complexities of the Russian Byzantine governing style and the country's politics and identity. In the end, the book provides one of the most comprehensive answers to a puzzling question: Despite all the changes that Russia has gone through during communism and post-communism, why is it still an empire of the tsar?" (Nina Khrushcheva) "Such an understanding of Putin's early life and the evolution of his leadership is lacking. [Myers'] methodology is sound and, I believe, the only way to capture such an intimate understanding of Russia's iron man." (Ian Bremmer, author of Superpower) "Personalities determine history as much as geography, and there is no personality who has had such a pivotal effect on 21st century Europe as much as Vladimir Putin. The New Tsar is a riveting, immensely detailed biography of Putin that explains in full-bodied, almost Shakespearean fashion why he acts the way he does." (Robert D. Kaplan) Members Reviews: A retelling of facts without much added info Any additional comments? Compare and contrast to Putin's Kleptocracy: The New Tsar is not as fast paced and did make a few good observations not found in other books on Putin, but it also leaves out a few things.

Our Revolution Audiobook by Bernie Sanders

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Bernie Sanders) — Tue, 15 Nov 2016 21:09:22 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/30/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Our Revolution Subtitle: A Future to Believe In Author: Bernie Sanders Narrator: Mark Ruffalo, Bernie Sanders Format: Unabridged Length: 18 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 11-15-16 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1281 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: *Nominated for a 2018 Grammy for spoken word album* This program is read by the author and Mark Ruffalo, an award-winning actor, director, producer, and social activist. When Bernie Sanders began his race for the presidency, it was considered by the political establishment and the media to be a "fringe" campaign, something not to be taken seriously. After all, he was just an independent senator from a small state with little name recognition. His campaign had no money, no political organization, and it was taking on the entire Democratic Party establishment. By the time Sanders' campaign came to a close, however, it was clear that the pundits had gotten it wrong. Bernie had run one of the most consequential campaigns in the modern history of the country. He had received more than 13 million votes in primaries and caucuses throughout the country and won 22 states, and more than 1.4 million people had attended his public meetings. Most important, he showed that the American people were prepared to take on the greed and irresponsibility of corporate America and the 1 percent. In Our Revolution, Sanders shares his personal experiences from the campaign trail, recounting the details of his historic primary fight and the people who made it possible. And for the millions looking to continue the political revolution, he outlines a progressive economic, environmental, racial, and social justice agenda that will create jobs, raise wages, protect the environment, and provide health care for all - and ultimately transform our country and our world for the better. For him, the political revolution has just started. The campaign may be over, but the struggle goes on. Bernie Sanders ran as a Democratic candidate for president of the United States in 2015 and 2016. He served as mayor of Burlington, Vermont's largest city, for eight years before becoming the sole congressperson for the state in 1990. He was elected to the Senate in 2006 and is now the longest-serving Independent in the history of the Congress. He lives in Burlington, Vermont, with his wife, Jane, and has four children and seven grandchildren. Mark Ruffalo is an award-winning actor, director, producer, and social activist. Known for high-profile roles in movies such as The Kids Are All Right (2010), The Normal Heart (2014), Foxcatcher (2015), and Spotlight (2015) as well as blockbusters like The Avengers (2012) and The Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015), he made his directorial debut with Sympathy for Delicious at the Sundance Film Festival in 2010. He was an ardent supporter of Senator Bernie Sanders' bid for the Democratic nomination for president. Critic Reviews: "Senator Sanders's gravelly voice and dramatic presentation are surely familiar to listeners. He reads with the same sincerity and earnestness he brought to audiences throughout his extraordinary primary campaign for president of the United States. A seasoned orator, he's particularly good at changing speed and intonation to emphasize the points he wants you to understand and absorb." ( Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Such an important book! Bernie Sanders lays out the facts of American life, and real solutions to fix problems that we face. I feel it is a must read for anyone who wants to improve our system for everyone, not just for the wealthy few. Chap. 21 pls.

It Worked for Me Audiobook by Colin Powell

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Colin Powell) — Tue, 22 May 2012 07:22:40 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/30/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: It Worked for Me Subtitle: In Life and Leadership Author: Colin Powell Narrator: Colin Powell Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 05-22-12 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1023 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Audie Award Nominee, Personal Development, 2013 It Worked for Me is filled with vivid experiences and lessons learned that have shaped the legendary career of the four-star general and former Secretary of State Colin Powell. At its heart are Powell's "Thirteen Rules" - such as "Get mad, then get over it" and "Share credit" - that introduce his principles for effective leadership: conviction, hard work, and, above all, respect for others. A natural storyteller, Powell offers warm and engaging parables with wise advice on succeeding in the workplace and beyond. "Trust your people," he counsels as he delegates presidential briefing responsibilities to two junior State Department desk officers. "Do your best - someone is watching," he advises those just starting out, recalling his own teenage job mopping floors in a factory. Powell combines the insight he gained in the military and four presidential administrations with lessons from his immigrant-family upbringing in the Bronx and his training in the ROTC. The result is a powerful portrait of a leader who is reflective, self-effacing, and grateful for everyone he works with. A brilliant and original blueprint for leadership, Colin Powell's It Worked for Me is bound to inspire, move, and surprise readers. Includes an interview with the author. Members Reviews: Great Story Teller When Powell's first book came out I rushed out and got it. I was impressed with his writing and looked forward to more books by him. He has a natural story telling gift. This book covers his famous "thirteen rules" which can be used by anyone in any role in life. He covers his time under President Regan, Bush Sr. and Bush Jr. and his role as Secretary of State. I was very interested in his discussion of his UN speech, how it came about and the mistakes in the speech. He covered what he is doing with his life now and the importance of education, he had discussed the student exchange program at the State Department for high school teens from a variety of countries. I was not aware this program was available., I think it is a great idea. Wished they had something like that when I was in high school. Great book and he did a good job with the narration. Almost could be called a motivation book and how well the military can educate a young man. It worked for me too. I have always admired Colin Powell. I have a liking for the element of military discipline which cuts throught nonsense and gets to the point and have always felt that Colin Powell embodies this. Except for the fact that he pronounces his name wrong. Although he does make a reasonable excuse for that somewhere in the last quarter of the book. The rest of the book is probably fairly predicatble in its content but worthwhile for all that. There are nuggets in here which translate into other aspects of life but the bias is, as expected, to see things from the perspective of a military background. Its not about fighting but it is about winning if that makes any sense. I'm delighted that Powell does his own narration and the last few minutes where he does a bit about recording the audiobook are an absolute delight.

Frederick the Great Audiobook by Jonathan Steinberg

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jonathan Steinberg) — Mon, 06 Oct 2003 18:52:03 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/30/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Frederick the Great Author: Jonathan Steinberg Narrator: Jonathan Steinberg Format: Original Recording Length: 30 mins Language: English Release date: 10-06-03 Publisher: The Great Courses Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: This monarch's 46 years of rule embody the principle of rational autocracy and reveal its limitations, for no ruler, no matter how brilliant, can avoid the paradoxes built into mortality and human nature.

The Three Lives of James Madison Audiobook by Noah Feldman

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Noah Feldman) — Thu, 02 Nov 2017 09:37:45 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/30/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Three Lives of James Madison Subtitle: Genius, Partisan, President Author: Noah Feldman Narrator: John H. Mayer Format: Unabridged Length: 34 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 11-02-17 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: A sweeping reexamination of the Founding Father who transformed the United States in each of his political "lives" - as a revolutionary thinker, as a partisan political strategist, and as a president Over the course of his life, James Madison changed the United States three times: First, he designed the Constitution, led the struggle for its adoption and ratification, then drafted the Bill of Rights. As an older, cannier politician, he cofounded the original Republican party, setting the course of American political partisanship. Finally, having pioneered a foreign policy based on economic sanctions, he took the United States into a high-risk conflict, becoming the first wartime president and, despite the odds, winning. In The Three Lives of James Madison, Noah Feldman offers an intriguing portrait of this elusive genius and the constitutional republic he created - and how both evolved to meet unforeseen challenges. Madison hoped to eradicate partisanship yet found himself giving voice to and institutionalizing the political divide. Madison's lifelong loyalty to Thomas Jefferson led to an irrevocable break with George Washington, hero of the American Revolution. Madison closely collaborated with Alexander Hamilton on the Federalist papers - yet their different visions for the United States left them enemies. Alliances defined Madison, too. The vivacious Dolley Madison used her social and political talents to win her husband new supporters in Washington - and define the diplomatic customs of the capital's society. Madison's relationship with James Monroe, a mixture of friendship and rivalry, shaped his presidency and the outcome of the War of 1812. We may be more familiar with other Founding Fathers, but the United States today is in many ways Madisonian in nature. Madison predicted that foreign threats would justify the curtailment of civil liberties. He feared economic inequality and the power of financial markets over politics, believing that government by the people demanded resistance to wealth. Madison was the first Founding Father to recognize the importance of public opinion and the first to understand that the media could function as a safeguard to liberty. The Three Lives of James Madison is an illuminating biography of the man whose creativity and tenacity gave us America's distinctive form of government. His collaborations, struggles, and contradictions define the United States to this day. Critic Reviews: "James Madison is famously known as the 'Father' of the American Constitution. With great insight, conveyed in elegant and commanding prose, Noah Feldman gives us a rich portrait of our fourth president in all his many aspects: constitution maker, politician, partisan, friend, slaveholder, husband, president, and elder statesmen. The result is a fresh, bold, and much-needed look at a pivotal figure in American and, therefore, world history." (Annette Gordon-Reed, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Hemingses of Monticello: An American Family) "Noah Feldman brings a scholarly rigor and a gift for narrative to this impressive account of the sprawling - and often perplexing - life of James Madison. Understanding America requires understanding this often-overlooked Founder and his long, eventful life in the arena.

Grant Audiobook by Ron Chernow

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ron Chernow) — Tue, 21 Nov 2017 02:23:16 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/30/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Grant Author: Ron Chernow Narrator: Mark Bramhall Format: Abridged Length: 23 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 11-21-17 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 25 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Pulitzer Prize winner Ron Chernow returns with a sweeping and dramatic portrait of one of our most compelling generals and presidents, Ulysses S. Grant. Ulysses S. Grant's life has typically been misunderstood. All too often he is caricatured as a chronic loser and an inept businessman or as the triumphant but brutal Union general of the Civil War. But these stereotypes don't come close to capturing him, as Chernow sows in his masterful biography, the first to provide a complete understanding of the general and president whose fortunes rose and fell with dizzying speed and frequency. Before the Civil War, Grant was flailing. His business ventures had ended dismally, and, despite distinguished service in the Mexican War, he ended up resigning from the army in disgrace amid recurring accusations of drunkenness. But in war, Grant began to realize his remarkable potential, soaring through the ranks of the Union army, prevailing at the battle of Shiloh and in the Vicksburg campaign, and ultimately defeating the legendary Confederate general Robert E. Lee. Along the way Grant endeared himself to President Lincoln and became his most trusted general and the strategic genius of the war effort. Grant's military fame translated into a two-term presidency but one plagued by corruption scandals involving his closest staff members. More important, he sought freedom and justice for black Americans, working to crush the Ku Klux Klan and earning the admiration of Frederick Douglass, who called him "the vigilant, firm, impartial, and wise protector of my race". After his presidency, he was again brought low by a dashing young swindler on Wall Street, only to resuscitate his image by working with Mark Twain to publish his memoirs, which are recognized as a masterpiece of the genre. With lucidity, breadth, and meticulousness, Chernow finds the threads that bind these disparate stories together, shedding new light on the man whom Walt Whitman described as "nothing heroic...and yet the greatest hero". Chernow's probing portrait of Grant's lifelong struggle with alcoholism transforms our understanding of the man at the deepest level. This is America's greatest biographer bringing movingly to life one of our finest but most underappreciated presidents. The definitive biography, Grant is a grand synthesis of painstaking research and literary brilliance that makes sense of all sides of Grant's life, explaining how this simple Midwesterner could at once be so ordinary and so extraordinary. Members Reviews: What I thought I knew was wrong I was raised in North Carolina.(My great grandfather was captured at the bloody angle at Spotsylvania Courthouse) and thus had the traitional southern notion that Grant won most of his acclaim by being better supplied and having so many more troops than his opponents. I have always been a history buff, having read most of Mr Chernowâs previous books and many more, but this book changed my mind on a number of issues and convinced me that I had not given Mr Grant the acclaim he is due. The appropriate analogy, I believe,is that if Mr Lincoln was the engineer driving the ship of state during the war, Mr Grant was certainly the train plugging through and getting the work done. This book also disabused me in itâs 1000 pages of.

Boyd Audiobook by Robert Coram

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Robert Coram) — Mon, 11 Jul 2016 00:08:21 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/30/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Boyd Subtitle: The Fighter Pilot Who Changed the Art of War Author: Robert Coram Narrator: Patrick Lawlor Format: Unabridged Length: 19 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 07-11-16 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 474 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: John Boyd may be the most remarkable unsung hero in all of American military history. Some remember him as the greatest US fighter pilot ever - the man who, in simulated air-to-air combat, defeated every challenger in less than 40 seconds. Some recall him as the father of our country's most legendary fighter aircraft - the F-15 and F-16. Still, others think of Boyd as the most influential military theorist since Sun Tzu. They know only half the story. Boyd, more than any other person, saved fighter aviation from the predations of the Strategic Air Command. His manual of fighter tactics changed the way every air force in the world flies and fights. He discovered a physical theory that forever altered the way fighter planes were designed. Later in life, he developed a theory of military strategy that has been adopted throughout the world, and even applied to business models for maximizing efficiency. On a personal level, Boyd rarely met a general he couldn't offend. He was loud, abrasive, and profane. A man of daring, ferocious passion and intractable stubbornness, he was that most American of heroes - a rebel who cared not for his reputation or fortune, but for his country. Members Reviews: Great Story This is a long but great story of our nation's aeronautical history. I would absolutely recommend it if you are interested in history or aviation! Outstanding! I loved learning the background behind the legendary Col. John Boyd. The reader does an excellent job of telling the life story of Col. Boyd, and there was obviously a great deal of research done prior to the book being written. I highly recommend this book! Semper Fi, Colonel. Excellent book. Great story and narration. Excellent book about a fascinating man and his contributions to modern military strategy and weapons systems. The narration is compelling and professional. Boyd, An overlooked game changer. A fascinating behind scene look of one man's impact on today's military and the politics fought. One man the nation should be great full to have served us all. Stick With It if You Want a Rare Gem Any additional comments? This was not what I expected at all but turned into a fascinating story about the military machine. At first it seems as if it is written by a Boyd evangelist (and it occasionally takes a trip back to that feeling throughout) but it is an amazing story none the less. It is not so much about a fighter pilot as about a man whom I believe was somewhere on the autism spectrum and managed to do some pretty amazing feats inside of a huge government bureaucracy. Do not get this book expecting dogfight descriptions, though there are some. Just get it and let it take you down the path it wants to. You will not regret it if you like a good story.

When Lions Roar Audiobook by Thomas Maier

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Thomas Maier) — Tue, 28 Oct 2014 23:43:47 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/30/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: When Lions Roar Subtitle: The Churchills and the Kennedys Author: Thomas Maier Narrator: Malcolm Hillgartner Format: Unabridged Length: 21 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 10-28-14 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 47 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: The first comprehensive history of the deeply entwined personal and public lives of the Churchills and the Kennedys and what their special relationship meant for Great Britain and the United States. When Lions Roar begins in the mid-1930s at Chartwell, Winston Churchill's country estate, with new revelations surrounding a secret business deal orchestrated by Joseph P. Kennedy, the father of future American president John F. Kennedy. From London to America, these two powerful families shared an ever-widening circle of friends, lovers, and political associates - soon shattered by World War II, spying, sexual infidelity, and the tragic deaths of JFK's sister Kathleen and his older brother Joe Jr. By the 1960s and JFK's presidency, the Churchills and the Kennedys had overcome their bitter differences and helped to define the greatness in each other. Acclaimed biographer Thomas Maier tells this dynastic saga through fathers and their sons - and the remarkable women in their lives - providing keen insight into the Churchill and Kennedy families and the profound forces of duty, loyalty, courage, and ambition that shaped them. He explores the seismic impact of Winston Churchill on JFK and American policy, wrestling anew with the legacy of two titans of the twentieth century. By approaching these iconic figures from a new perspective, Maier not only illuminates the intricacies of this all-important cross-Atlantic allegiance but also enriches our understanding of the tumultuous time in which they lived and the world events they so greatly influenced. With deeply human portraits of these flawed but larger-than-life figures, When Lions Roar explores the special relationship between the Churchills and Kennedys, between Great Britain and the United States, highlighting all of its emotional complexity and historic significance. Members Reviews: A must read... Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? Yes, and I have. It is a comprehensive, well written novel. Who was your favorite character and why? Churchill, of course. What does Malcolm Hillgartner bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? Excellent speaking voice. I have looked up other books read by him. Any additional comments? This audio book was so well written that I bought a hard copy. Excellent. Must Read.
A fascinating and incredibly interesting history of the relationshils of the families of the Kennedy's, the Roosevelts, and the Churchills. Who knew! So much falls into place. Study of influence of Winston Churchill on JFK Any additional comments? When reading the sub-title of the book, my first thought was: someone has come up with another far-fetched idea for an angle on Churchill. After reading the book, however, I have to confess there is nothing fanciful about the idea. Thomas Maiers book is a sound study of the influence Churchill had on JFK, how this came about and its influence on history. The book focuses first on the two family patriarchs, Winston Churchill and Joe Kennedy. It tells of their shady dealings at the end of the Prohibition era in America, when with the help of Franklin Roosevelt oldest son, Joe brokered a deal to import British liquor to the US. Winston obtained some lucrative stock in two companies controlled by Joe. From that moment onwards the lives of the two families intertwine.

Alexander Hamilton Audiobook by Ron Chernow

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ron Chernow) — Thu, 20 Jan 2005 02:56:59 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/30/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Alexander Hamilton Author: Ron Chernow Narrator: Grover Gardner Format: Abridged Length: 11 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 01-20-05 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 715 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: With masterful storytelling skills, Chernow presents the whole sweep of Hamilton's turbulent life: his exotic, brutal upbringing; his brilliant military, legal, and financial exploits; his titanic feuds with Jefferson, Madison, Adams, and Monroe; his illicit romances; and his famous death in a duel with Aaron Burr in July 1804. Alexander Hamilton was one of the seminal figures in our history. His richly dramatic saga, rendered in Chernow's vivid prose, is nothing less than a riveting account of America's founding, from the Revolutionary War to the rise of the first federal government. Critic Reviews: "Comprehensive and superbly written." (Booklist) "This is a fine work that captures Hamilton's life with judiciousness and verve." (Publishers Weekly) "Literate and full of engaging historical asides. By far the best of the many lives of Hamilton now in print." (Kirkus Reviews) "Scott Brick delivers a highly professional, straightforward narration that holds one's interest throughout. Straight narrative can become boring, and Brick is never that. Nor does he become lazy in the course of 36 hours. His voice and evident interest are fresh throughout." (AudioFile) Members Reviews: secret genius This is an extraordinary book on revolutionary times about the most obscure of the founding fathers. Extremely well told, it reveals many of the complexities of early American history that were left out of books like "His Excellency", "John Adams", "Founding brothers". Hamilton comes out as a marvellously complex character and a true genius. The personal stories are as lively as any told - the characters are fascinating, life-like and complex, the political landscape more vivid than in any other history of that time. The expositions on the Federalists Papers, the founding of the Treasury, slavery and States Rights are illustrated with vivid accounts of warring rivals and tales of betrayal that are every bit as intense as the scenes surrounding the Terry Schiavo case, but less terrifying because at least those debates are behind us, even though it sometimes took a duel to the death. All so relevant to many of today's central political issues. Abridged history If you are serious about listening to this book do not buy the abridged version. Uneven gaps and movements to highlights without history or background. The narration is good, even captivating, but getting the abridged version is like history by Disney....skip it... The forgotten one This is truly a must read for those who have enjoyed other books about the early period of American history (1776, John Adams, etc.) With all of the deference paid to the likes of Washington, Adams, Franklin, and Jefferson, Chernow's portrayal of Hamilton as the chief architect of the American government helps to shed additional light on the events of the period. Chernow effectively casts Hamilton as a boy-genius who single-handedly polarizes the infant political climate of the United States, but also builds the framework for America's future economic dominance. The book is certainly pro-Hamilton, but it is a fair balance to the pro-Adams and pro-Jefferson literature that portrays Hamilton to be the villain of the times. A truly informative and provocative read. Good information an unknown founder After listening to 1776 and Adams vs.

Playing to the Edge Audiobook by Michael V. Hayden

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Michael V. Hayden) — Tue, 23 Feb 2016 21:01:25 GMT
Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/30/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Playing to the Edge Subtitle: American Intelligence in the Age of Terror Author: Michael V. Hayden Narrator: Michael V. Hayden Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 02-23-16 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 923 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: An unprecedented high-level master narrative of America's intelligence wars from the only person ever to helm both the CIA and NSA, at a time of heinous new threats and wrenching change. For General Michael Hayden, playing to the edge means playing so close to the line that you get chalk dust on your cleats. Otherwise, by playing back, you may protect yourself, but you will be less successful in protecting America. "Play to the edge" was Hayden's guiding principle when he ran the National Security Agency, and it remained so when he ran the CIA. In his view, many shortsighted and uninformed people are quick to criticize, and this book will give them much to chew on but little easy comfort; it is an unapologetic insider's look told from the perspective of the people who faced awesome responsibilities head on, in the moment. How did American intelligence respond to terrorism, a major war, and the most sweeping technological revolution in the last 500 years? What was the NSA before 9/11, and how did it change in its aftermath? Why did the NSA begin the controversial terrorist surveillance program that included the acquisition of domestic phone records? What else was set in motion during this period that formed the backdrop for the infamous Snowden revelations in 2013? As director of the CIA in the last three years of the Bush administration, Hayden had to deal with the rendition, detention, and interrogation program as bequeathed to him by his predecessors. He also had to ramp up the agency to support its role in the targeted killing program that began to dramatically increase in July 2008. This was a time of great crisis at the CIA, and some agency veterans have credited Hayden with actually saving the agency. He himself won't go that far, but he freely acknowledges that the CIA helped turn the American security establishment into the most effective killing machine in the history of armed conflict. For 10 years, then, General Michael Hayden was a participant in some of the most telling events in the annals of American national security. General Hayden's goals in writing this book are simple and unwavering: no apologies. No excuses. Just what happened. And why. As he writes, "There is a story here that deserves to be told, without varnish and without spin. My view is my view, and others will certainly have different perspectives, but this view deserves to be told to create as complete a history as possible of these turbulent times. I bear no grudges, or at least not many, but I do want this to be a straightforward and readable history for that slice of the American population who depend on and appreciate intelligence but who do not have the time to master its many obscure characteristics." Members Reviews: excellent Any additional comments? This book is an excellent addition to the books by Gates and Panetta. It undistorts most of the record created by headlines, politicians and pundits which we receive every day and is rarely corrected. Bush is characterized as a hands-on and knowledgeable user of intelligence data. Obama is characterized as someone who is motivated more by politics than by the proper operations of the intelligence agencies. Holder and Feinstein are shown to be headline grabbers with little concern for accuracy or agency effectiveness.

Seven Men Audiobook by Eric Metaxas

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Eric Metaxas) — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 04:58:03 GMT
Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/30/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Seven Men Subtitle: And the Secret of Their Greatness Author: Eric Metaxas Narrator: Tom Parks Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 04-30-13 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 677 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: What makes a great man great? Seven Men offers answers in the captivating stories of some of the greatest men who have ever lived. In this gallery of greatness, seven historical figures come to life as real people who experienced struggles and challenges that probably would have destroyed the resolve of most other men. What was their secret? How did George Washington resist the temptation to become the first king of America, and why did William Wilberforce give up the chance to be prime minister of England? What made Eric Liddell cast aside an almost certain Olympic gold medal? What enabled Jackie Robinson to surrender his right to fight back against racists, or Dietrich Bonhoeffer to jeopardize his freedom and safety to defy the Nazis? What gave John Paul II the ability to identify with the most helpless members of human society and even to forgive the man who tried to murder him? And why would Chuck Colson volunteer to go to prison when he didnt have to? The seven men in this compelling volume evince one particular quality: that of surrendering themselves to a higher purpose, of giving something away that they might have kept. Having heroes and role models was always tremendously important for society, but in the last few decades this has changed, with seriously troubling results. Eric Metaxas says its time to reverse the trend. With vitality and warmth, the New York Times best-selling author restores to the listener a sense of the heroic - the idea that certain lives are worthy of emulation. Get to know these seven men, and your life will be immeasurably richer. Members Reviews: Good or Great? It will depend on what you already know about these seven gentlemen. The book is set up as basically seven mini biographies of seven of Metaxas' heroes. I had read a Chernow's biography on Washington and Metaxas' other book on Bonhoefffer, but knew little about the other figures. The book is intended to spark interest in each man leading you to read either more comprehensive biographies by other authors or read the works by the subjects themselves. Overall I thought it was well done and served the purpose that Metaxas set out to achieve. I would certainly recommend it to anybody who wants the "Readers Digest" version of these men's lives. I Had Already Read... Metaxas' fine books on Bonhoeffer (my personal hero) and William Wilberforce, two men who really need to be known by just everyone. This book includes mini-biographies of seven great men, including these two, men who sacrificed personal grandeur and power for the greater good. This book is like an hor dorvers tray which should whet your appetite for more on all of these seven figures in history. Certainly do read Metaxas' books on Bonhoeffer and Wilberforce. If you have not come across them before, you will wonder that you hadn't heard of such forceful figures in the history of the world. (The two or three reviews here that scream about RELIGION! as though it were social kriptonite illustrate the exact reason why our society needs to know about great men like those in this book--sacrificing oneself for a great cause, and forbid! a religious one--is now considered stupid and passe.

The Liberator Audiobook by Alex Kershaw

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Alex Kershaw) — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 07:05:01 GMT
Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/30/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Liberator Subtitle: One World War II Soldier's 500-Day Odyssey from the Beaches of Sicily to the Gates of Dachau Author: Alex Kershaw Narrator: Fred Sanders Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 10-30-12 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 456 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: The true story of the bloodiest and most dramatic march to victory of the Second World War: the battlefield odyssey of a maverick U.S. Army officer and his infantry unit as they fought for over five hundred days to liberate Europe - from the invasion of Italy to the gates of Dachau. Drawing on extensive interviews with Sparks and dozens of his men, as well as over five years of research in Europe and in archives across the US, historian Alex Kershaw masterfully recounts one of the most inspiring and heroic journeys in military history. Over the course of four amphibious invasions, Sparks rose from captain to colonel as he battled from the beaches of Sicily through the mountains of Italy and France, ultimately enduring bitter and desperate winter combat against the diehard SS on the Fatherland's borders. Though he lost all of his company to save the Allied beach-head at Anzio and an entire battalion in the dark forests of the Vosges, Sparks miraculously survived the long bloody march across Europe and was selected to lead a final charge to Bavaria to hunt down Adolf Hitler. In the dying days of the Third Reich, Sparks and his men crossed the last great barrier in the West, the Rhine, only to experience some of the most intense street fighting and close combat suffered by Americans in WWII. When they finally arrived at the gates of Dachau, Hitler's first and most notorious concentration camp, the Thunderbirds confronted scenes that robbed the mind of reason. With victory within grasp, Sparks confronted the ultimate test of his humanity: after all he had faced, could he resist the urge to wreak vengeance on the men who had caused untold suffering and misery? Written with the narrative drive and vivid immediacy of Kershaw's previous best-selling books about American infantrymen in WWII, The Liberator is a story for the ages, an intensely human and dramatic account of one of history's greatest warriors and his unheralded role in America's finest achievement - the defeat of Nazi Germany. Critic Reviews: "[Kershaw] is a captivating narrator, hammering home the chaos and carnage of war, sparing no sensory detail to paint a cohesive picture. [His] portrayal of his subject (based on interviews with Sparks, who died in 2007, and other survivors) makes for a riveting, almost epic tale of a larger-than-life, underappreciated figure." (Publishers Weekly) "This engrossing wartime narrative offers a fresh look at the European campaign and an intimate sense of the wars toll on individual participants." (Kirkus Reviews) "A searing, brilliantly told story of the heroism and horror of war, Alex Kershaw's The Liberator is a book that's impossible to put down. A must read for anyone who loved Band of Brothers." (Lynne Olson, author of Citizens of London)

Dear Reader Audiobook by Michael Malice

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Michael Malice) — Mon, 10 Apr 2017 09:58:02 GMT
Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/30/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dear Reader Subtitle: The Unauthorized Autobiography of Kim Jong Il Author: Michael Malice Narrator: Marcus Freeman Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 04-10-17 Publisher: Listen and Think Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 344 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: No country is as misunderstood as North Korea, and no modern tyrant has remained more mysterious than the Dear Leader, Kim Jong Il. Now, celebrity ghostwriter Michael Malice pulls back the curtain to expose the life story of the "Incarnation of Love and Morality". Taken directly from books spirited out of Pyongyang, Dear Reader is a carefully reconstructed first-person account of the man behind the mythology. From his miraculous rainbow-filled birth during the fiery conflict of World War II, Kim Jong Il watched as his beloved Korea finally earned its freedom from the cursed Japanese. Mere years later, the wicked US imperialists took their chance at conquering the liberated nation - with devastating results. But that's only the beginning of the Dear Leader's story. In Dear Reader, Kim Jong Il explains: Members Reviews: Simply brilliant! The idea, the writing, the balance of hilarious sarcasm and sometimes surprisingly affecting accounts of the tragic events in the "Dear Leader's" life, even the performance of the narrator, all of it amounts to a work of genius. Even though this is a work of fiction, reportedly Michael Malice based all of the stories in the book on North Korean lore, on what the people there are taught in schools, on the official North Korean government statements or press releases, on many other published works of history (both in the Koreas and in other countries), as well as on what the western media knows about this reclusive, little known totalitarian regime. I couldn't stop listening to it. Highly recommended! Horrifying Narration was perfect. The changing tone of the book perfectly captured. Michael Malice captures the personality cult of the North Korean regime and then gradually brings you into the real life horror film that is life in the DPRK. Great book I read just, well listen, to just about everything about North Korea that audible has to offer and this is a very unique take - use the information publicly available about Kim Jong Il, about his amazing life and amazing achievements (according to the NK media) and write out an autobiography. It's more than just a joke book, it really does cover what is really known about his life and I think it does a good job of representing many ideas based on how the NK government claims to see it. The book is very entertaining and I learned a lot - and wow, what a sudden heel turn the book takes to close it out, a very strong ending. If you read the description and find it interesting then certainly check it out. I do wish it covered more of Kim Jong Il's obsession with western culture, in particular in the 90s when he did things like bring over WCW professional wrestling just so a Korean could beat the evil American Ric Flair in front of 100,000 people who had no idea what in the world they were watching, it's one of my favorite things Kim Jong Il ever did. The reader is a perfect fit for this book, excellent job. fascinating read and perspective on north Korea. Can't believe how fast I finished the audio book. Also happy to say I'm no longer ignorant of the achievements and struggle of the great leader. I've heard Michael Malice on the Tom Woods podcast and had to check this out. The real North Korea I great story compiled for North Korean History.

Richard Nixon Audiobook by John A. Farrell

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (John A. Farrell) — Tue, 28 Mar 2017 05:13:60 GMT
Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/30/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Richard Nixon Subtitle: The Life Author: John A. Farrell Narrator: Dan Woren Format: Unabridged Length: 28 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 03-28-17 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 269 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Brilliantly researched, authoritatively crafted by a prize-winning biographer, this is the Nixon we've been waiting for. Richard Nixon opens with young navy lieutenant "Nick" Nixon returning from the Pacific and setting his cap at Congress, an idealistic dreamer seeking to build a better world. Yet amid the turns of that now legendary 1946 campaign, Nixon's finer attributes quickly gave way to unapologetic ruthlessness. It is a stunning overture to John A. Farrell's magisterial portrait of a man who embodied postwar American cynicism. Within four years of that first win, Nixon would be a US senator, in six the vice president of the United States of America. "Few came so far, so fast, and so alone," Farrell writes. Finally president, Nixon's staff was full of bright young men who devised forward-thinking reforms addressing health care, poverty, civil rights, and protection of the environment. It was a fine legacy, but Nixon cared little for it. He aspired to make his mark on the world stage instead, and his 1972 opening to China was the first great crack in the Cold War. Nixon had another legacy, too: an America divided and polarized. It was Nixon who launched the McCarthy era, who set South against North, and who spurred the silent majority to despise and distrust the country's elites. He persuaded Americans to gnaw, as he did, on grievances - and to look at one another as enemies. Finally, in August 1974, after two years of the mesmerizing intrigue and scandal known as Watergate, Nixon became the only president to resign in disgrace. Richard Nixon is an enthralling tour de force biography of our darkest president, one that reviewers will hail as a defining portrait, and the full life of Nixon listeners have awaited. Critic Reviews: "Farrell's blockbuster portrait of Nixon is revelatory - filled with fresh reporting shedding new light on the roots of our own dark political moment. He shows that dirty tricks, October Surprises, and anti-elitist resentment were among the gifts Nixon bequeathed to our own presidential politics." (Jane Mayer, author of Dark Money: The Hidden History of the Billionaires Behind the Rise of the Radical Right) "John A. Farrell has once again delivered a rich, precisely written portrait of the past to help us understand the present. He traces the origins and turning points of one of the most complex, complicated and fascinating presidents of the modern age with flair and narrative skill. Each page is a joy to read, on the way to a very satisfying whole." (John Dickerson, moderator of CBS' Face the Nation and author of Whistlestop: My Favorite Stories from Presidential Campaign History) "Richard Nixon's political career has all the nooks and crannies of an English muffin: the red-baiting of the early campaigns; Checkers; the Great Debates of 1960; the comeback in '68; the inheritance and horror of Vietnam; the historic opening to China; the shame of Watergate. In Richard Nixon, John A. Farrell is tough and unyielding, yet gives his subject a fair hearing through each gripping episode. 'I'm not a quitter,' Nixon once protested, and this grand, indispensable book proves him right, right to the end." (Chris Matthews, author of Kennedy & Nixon: The Rivalry That Shaped Post-war America)

Churchill Audiobook by The Great Courses

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (The Great Courses) — Mon, 08 Jul 2013 13:17:03 GMT
Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/30/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Churchill Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor J. Rufus Fears Format: Original Recording Length: 6 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 574 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: His friend, colleague, and esteemed political foe Clement Attlee once memorialized Winston Churchill as "the greatest Englishman of our time - I think the greatest citizen of the world of our time." More than a half-century later, Churchill's life remains proof that a single individual can change the course of history for the better and make of life a blessed and noble thing, despite public and private trials too numerous to name. Who was this extraordinary man who rose up at an hour when freedom and right stood in mortal peril before tyranny and terror to rally the British people? To say with courage, genius, and eloquence, "Let us therefore brace ourselves to our duties and so bear ourselves that, if the British Empire and its Commonwealth last for a thousand years, men will still say, 'This was their finest hour.'" Moreover, how did he accomplish this amazing feat? And how was it that this achievement was just a single part of a long and fruitful life in a stunning array of endeavors? In these 12 inspiring lectures, Professor Fears presents a well-balanced portrait of Churchill that does not whitewash his flaws. Yet he also draws on the most recent historical scholarship and material from Churchill's writings and speeches to make the case that Churchill belongs with Pericles of Athens and Abraham Lincoln as one of the greatest statesmen in the history of democracy. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. Members Reviews: Churchill What did you like best about this story? This is more than a lecture. This is a biography of a great man an it is superbly told. It doesn't matter if you know nothing about Churchill or if you've already read a lot about him because Professor J. Rufus Fears does a superb job with his own perspective. Have you listened to any of Professor J. Rufus Fearss other performances before? How does this one compare? Professor J. Rufus Fears lecture's are the best of the best. He doesn't deliver them, he performs them; he knows his subject and he is always, always, passionate about it. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? Thanks to this lecture I found out that Churchill was a very sensitive guy capable of crying like a child, in the middle of the war when he found out that people were forming a long line just to buy food for their birds. Worth a listen What aspect of Professor J. Rufus Fearss performance would you have changed? The delivery is very conversational as a lecture series would be, but there were some points in the audio where his inflection and volume spiked and was painful to listen to. Aside from that, it was very good. Any additional comments? The subject matter was very interesting. A good biography of a great man. A number of years ago, before I joined Audible, I listened to a biography of Winston Churchill. I had heard all my life what a great man he was and I decided I wanted to know the details. To my amazement, this biography revealed that Churchill wasn't a great man at all. He was rather stupid and petty and got a lot more credit than he deserved, etc., etc. I was quite confused.

Diana Audiobook by Andrew Morton

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Andrew Morton) — Tue, 27 Jun 2017 13:00:37 GMT
Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/30/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Diana Subtitle: Her True Story - in Her Own Words Author: Andrew Morton Narrator: Michael Maloney, Caroline Langrishe Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 06-27-17 Publisher: Simon and Schuster Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 235 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: The sensational biography of Princess Diana, now revised to commemorate the 20th anniversary of her death. When Diana: Her True Story - in Her Own Words was first published in 1992, it forever changed the way the public viewed the British monarchy. Greeted initially with disbelief and ridicule, the number-one New York Times best-selling biography has become a unique literary classic, not just because of its explosive contents but also because of Diana's intimate involvement in the publication. Never before had a senior royal spoken in such a raw, unfiltered way about her unhappy marriage, her relationship with the queen, her extraordinary life inside the House of Windsor, her hopes, her fears, and her dreams. Now, 25 years on, biographer Andrew Morton has revisited the secret tapes he and the late princess made to reveal startling new insights into her life and mind. In this fully revised edition of his groundbreaking biography, Morton considers Diana's legacy and her relevance to the modern royal family. An icon in life and a legend in death, Diana continues to fascinate. Diana: Her True Story - in Her Own Words is the closest we will ever come to her autobiography. Members Reviews: Wonderful overall with one issue... What made the experience of listening to Diana the most enjoyable? Carolyn Langrishe's performance. What did you like best about this story? The excerpts in Princess Diana's own words. Any additional comments? The issue is the reading by Michael Maloney. He has a voice that sounds as if there is an adenoid issue or stuffed up nose. The actor John Welsh of "Duchess of Duke Street" had the same delivery. So very distracting. If You Love Diana - You Will Enjoy This Reading Would you listen to Diana again? Why? Very pleasant narrator who is able to do justice to Diana's words. What was one of the most memorable moments of Diana? It was a good listen throughout. I like the vignette style narration. Which character as performed by Michael Maloney and Caroline Langrishe was your favorite? Diana as performed by Caroline Langrishe. Any additional comments? If you are one of the legions of Princess Diana admires, I believe that you will throughly enjoy listening to this insightful book. It's a timeless topic as it deals with the Princess's feelings and her honesty is so refreshing. She was definitely a real person! Old Story Repackaged. Good Read though. This new version is much the same as the 1992 original with addition of a commentary in Diana's words performed beautifully by Caroline Langrishe. No new surprises but a good read. Andrew Morton does tend to accommodate the 'whims' of those that he is make the primary subject of his projects. I feel that he loves to write only 'the good' in order that he can curry favor and influence with those people of influence that he writes about. He turned Diana into some type of saint which I feel is unfortunate as she was, like all of us, most flawed. That is what made her so appealing. Of course England is a small country and many of us had an opportunity to meet her.

Clouds of Glory Audiobook by Michael Korda

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Michael Korda) — Tue, 13 May 2014 13:52:15 GMT
Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/30/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Clouds of Glory Subtitle: The Life and Legend of Robert E. Lee Author: Michael Korda Narrator: Jack Garrett Format: Unabridged Length: 32 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 05-13-14 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 449 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: In Clouds of Glory: The Life and Legend of Robert E. Lee, Michael Korda, the New York Times best-selling biographer of Dwight D. Eisenhower, Ulysses S. Grant, and T. E. Lawrence, has written the first major biography of Lee in nearly 20 years, bringing to life America's greatest and most iconic hero. Korda paints a vivid and admiring portrait of Lee as a general and a devoted family man who, though he disliked slavery and was not in favor of secession, turned down command of the Union army in 1861 because he could not "draw his sword" against his own children, his neighbors, and his beloved Virginia. He was surely America's preeminent military leader, as calm, dignified, and commanding a presence in defeat as he was in victory. Lee's reputation has only grown in the 150 years since the Civil War, and Korda covers in groundbreaking detail all of Lee's battles and traces the making of a great man's undeniable reputation on both sides of the Mason-Dixon Line, positioning him finally as the symbolic martyr-hero of the Southern Cause. Members Reviews: Good But Not Great Any additional comments? Expectations are high for a book of this scope. Unfortunately, it's just not there. While the presentation is professionally done, the problem is with the book. It would benefit by being about a third shorter. The same incidents and quotations are recounted multiple times throughout, making the whole work feel episodic and unpolished. The author seems not to have been able to assemble his research into a comprehensive narrative, and the editor evidently helped very little. The work begins by recounting Lee's early life and family history. The source material here appears to have been modest, which leads to emphasizing comparatively minor points and assumptions out of proportion. As an example, we are introduced to the idea that Lee enjoyed the company of pretty girls and reminded of this conclusion repeatedly. Perhaps the preponderance of males in the 19th century did not enjoy their company, which makes this bit of trivia worth emphasizing until it becomes tiresome? With the beginning of the Civil War the writer falls into the trap sprung by so many historians and starts writing a history of the war, rather than a biography. The major battles in which Lee participated are recounted at length. This part of the material suffers from selectively reading and quoting from other history writers, including U.S. Grant, to reinforce the book's conclusions. As the war ends, the narrative refocuses to Lee's life and actions in particular, but superficiality increases. Despite mild protestations to the contrary, the author cannot resist enforcing 21st century views of slavery and race relations on some of Lee's actions and statements. He neglects to notice that Lee's remarks are subject to multiple, equally valid interpretations and, while he informs us that Lee was "a man of his time," he does not put him in that context nor explain what it means. The last years of Lee's life are passed over in the space of a very modest number of pages, despite the abundance of available source material (a fact that the book acknowledges). The reader thus learns next to nothing about Lee's motivations and actions during these years.

Daring to Drive Audiobook by Manal al-Sharif

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Manal al-Sharif) — Tue, 13 Jun 2017 17:44:09 GMT
Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/30/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Daring to Drive Subtitle: A Saudi Woman's Awakening Author: Manal al-Sharif Narrator: Lameece Issaq Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 06-13-17 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 159 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: A ferociously intimate memoir by a devout woman from a modest family in Saudi Arabia who became the unexpected leader of a courageous movement to support women's right to drive. Manal al-Sharif grew up in Mecca the second daughter of a taxi driver, born the year fundamentalism took hold. In her adolescence she was a religious radical, melting her brother's boy band cassettes in the oven because music was haram: forbidden by Islamic law. But what a difference an education can make. By her 20s she was a computer security engineer, one of few women working in a desert compound that resembled suburban America. That's when the Saudi kingdom's contradictions became too much to bear: She was labeled a slut for chatting with male colleagues, her teenage brother chaperoned her on a business trip, and while she kept a car in her garage, she was forbidden from driving down city streets behind the wheel. Daring to Drive is the fiercely intimate memoir of an accidental activist, a powerfully vivid story of a young Muslim woman who stood up to a kingdom of men - and won. Writing on the cusp of history, Manal offers a rare glimpse into the lives of women in Saudi Arabia today. Her memoir is a remarkable celebration of resilience in the face of tyranny, the extraordinary power of education and female solidarity, and the difficulties, absurdities, and joys of making your voice heard. Members Reviews: Favorite book for 2017 Beautifully written, educational, and quite moving! Best book I have read and listened to in 2017! Please do read/listen. Well done! KHS The rain begins with a single drop Although I'm a female Saudi and often subjected to the same injustice as Manal; listening to this book made me cringe in disgust every time she's been mistreated and violated. I'm forever grateful for what she's done and I do believe that rain begins with a single drop. As of today, the campaign #stopEnslavingSaudiWomen has completed 360 days and the level of awareness and normalization of women's rights have never been this positive. Thank you, Manal. Thank you for writing this book Manal al-Sharif loved this book! I now have a better idea of the way Saudi women see the world. Beautifully written. One of the most inspirational books I have ever read I cannot describe how much I admire Manal AlSharif. Her courage, honesty and sacrifices are helping to create progress in a backwards country whose cruel laws and customs serve to denigrate women, as well as exclude them from numerous important sectors of society. Thank you, Manal, For your bravery. You have inspired me and my daughters, not to mention the girls and women of Saudi Arabia. Enlightening Story Interesting to hear how hard women are fighting in other countries for things we are given as birth rights. I applaud these women for continuing to fight for a better world. The balance is off to many men in power and not enough women.

Means of Ascent Audiobook by Robert A. Caro

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Robert A. Caro) — Tue, 10 Dec 2013 02:03:26 GMT
Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/30/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Means of Ascent Subtitle: The Years of Lyndon Johnson Author: Robert A. Caro Narrator: Grover Gardner Format: Unabridged Length: 22 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 12-10-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1040 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Robert A. Caro's life of Lyndon Johnson, which began with the greatly acclaimed The Path to Power, also winner of the National Book Critics Circle Award, continues - one of the richest, most intensive, and most revealing examinations ever undertaken of an American President. In Means of Ascent, the Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer/historian, chronicler also of Robert Moses in The Power Broker, carries Johnson through his service in World War II and the foundation of his long-concealed fortune and the facts behind the myths he created about it. But the explosive heart of the book is Caro's revelation of the true story of the fiercely contested 1948 senatorial election, for 40 years shrouded in rumor, which Johnson had to win or face certain political death, and which he did win -- by "the 87 votes that changed history." Caro makes us witness to a momentous turning point in American politics: the tragic last stand of the old politics versus the new - the politics of issue versus the politics of image, mass manipulation, money and electronic dazzle. Members Reviews: "If You Do Everything, You'll Win" Any additional comments? The second installment of Robert Caro's "The Years of Lyndon Johnson" is, in essence, an exposé. Robert Caro's almost singular focus on LBJ--he has spent over 40 years chronicling events of the 36th president's life--has resulted in Robert Caro himself becoming part of the story. He has been accused of bias and thinly veiled contempt, for going out of his way to make his subject a caricature and a spectacle for his readers. While I do not agree with such assessments, this volume is Exhibit A for Johnson apologists who prefer to view the 36th president through rose-colored glasses. Caro is very careful to document Johnsons monumental impact on the body politic and recognizes that he is a seminal figure in American history. There are noble achievements that are diligently fleshed out and contextualized for the reader in order for their remarkability to be noted. In the first volume (The Path to Power) he shows how Johnson transformed the lives of poor farmers in the Texas hill country by means of rural electrification. In the third volume (Master of the Senate-broken up into three volumes here on Audible) he shows how Johnson tamed the nearly ungovernable Senate to have the first civil rights legislation passed in nearly a century at that time. In the fourth volume he shows how Johnson was the one who made Kennedys idealism begin to have concrete legislative movement once the presidency devolved to him and he occupied the oval office. However, Caro freely admits to the reader in the second volume that the complex alternation of light and dark is not present during this segment of Johnsons life. Its all dark. This volume is a story of Johnsons time in the military (Johnson saw one day of actual combat and only as an observer); how Johnson used political influence to amass an immense fortune (when Johnson became president he may have been the richest man to do so up to that point); and how Johnson won the democratic primary for the open senate seat in 1948. In a one-party state as Texas was at that time, winning the primary was tantamount to winning the election.

Mao Audiobook by Jung Chang, Jon Halliday

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jung Chang) — Tue, 11 Apr 2006 15:20:44 GMT
Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/30/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Mao Subtitle: The Unknown Story Author: Jung Chang, Jon Halliday Narrator: Robertson Dean Format: Unabridged Length: 29 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 04-11-06 Publisher: Books on Tape Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 523 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Combining meticulous research with the story-telling style of Wild Swans, this biography offers a harrowing portrait of Mao's ruthless accumulation of power through the exercise of terror: his first victims were the peasants, then the intellectuals, and finally, the inner circle of his own advisors. The reader enters the shadowy chambers of Mao's court and eavesdrops on the drama in its hidden recesses. Mao's character and the enormity of his behavior toward his wives, mistresses, and children are unveiled for the first time. This is an entirely fresh look at Mao in both content and approach. It will astonish historians and the general reader alike. Critic Reviews: "Sweeping." (Publishers Weekly) "Boasts a monumental marshaling of detail and historiographically overturning revelations." (Booklist) Members Reviews: Well written, well read & VERY interesting Enjoyable even for someone like me who knew NOTHING about Mao or China prior to diving into this book. The book is lengthy and I have to admit that I did zone out in a couple places but this in no way detracted from my enjoyment or understanding of the story. There's a lot to take in here, but rather than being daunted by the length and detail of the book, I would highly recommend giving it a listen and taking in what you can. Fills many gaps! Very good..but! I find this book fascinating, because it is detailed and complete. I am an American and a friend of the late Helen Snow, have lived in China off and on for many years, and am knowledgeable of China's recent history,culture and some of the players. This book answers many questions I have had. The only problem - and it is disturbing - is the narrator. His pronunciation of the Chinese names is so far off the mark that I had to stop now and then to ask myself, "who is he talking about?" Or I would find myself thinking, "Oh, he means ___" This is disturbing. Even though many non-Chinese liseners might not know the difference, it is such a fine presentation, backed by years of painstaking research, the narration is irritating, and falls short in this one area. It seems important to me that the narrator know how to pronounce the names of the recognized leaders of modern China. But this is the only limitation I find- I am listening slowly to get every word! Thanks! The Definitive Biography Forget everything you learned in school about Chairman Mao! This book corrects countless misconceptions and reveals the unvarnished truth about one of the most evil leaders in world history. The Missing Manual for China and Chinese In 1998 I started reading 2 books on Chinese History or Chinese Cultural per year. For a long time the only affect seemed to be that I usually knew more Chinese history than almost all Chinese under about 55 (and quite a bit less than many over about 65). It didnt even endeared me to Chinese; it was much more likely to lead to arguments about revisionism, often devolving towards the absurd. About 3 years ago I had my first significant breakthrough in this implicit quest when I read, Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World. Mao: The Unknown Story completes the Genghis Khan book. The Khan dynasty and the Mao indulgency are the Yang and the Yin of the hard to see thing that differentiates China, Chinese Culture, and most modern Chinese from the rest of the world.

Franklin D. Roosevelt Audiobook by Robert Dallek

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Robert Dallek) — Tue, 07 Nov 2017 21:00:30 GMT
Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/30/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Franklin D. Roosevelt Subtitle: A Political Life Author: Robert Dallek Narrator: Rick Adamson Format: Unabridged Length: 29 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 11-07-17 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 20 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: A one-volume biography of Roosevelt by the number one New York Times best-selling biographer of JFK, focusing on his career as an incomparable politician, uniter, and deal maker In an era of such great national divisiveness, there could be no more timely biography of one of our greatest presidents than one that focuses on his unparalleled political ability as a uniter and consensus maker. Robert Dallek's Franklin D. Roosevelt: A Political Life takes a fresh look at the many compelling questions that have attracted all his biographers: How did a man who came from so privileged a background become the greatest presidential champion of the country's needy? How did someone who never won recognition for his intellect foster revolutionary changes in the country's economic and social institutions? How did Roosevelt work such a profound change in the country's foreign relations? For FDR, politics was a far more interesting and fulfilling pursuit than the management of family fortunes or the indulgence of personal pleasure, and by the time he became president, he had commanded the love and affection of millions of people. While all Roosevelt's biographers agree that the onset of polio at the age of 39 endowed him with a much greater sense of humanity, Dallek sees the affliction as an insufficient explanation for his transformation into a masterful politician who would win an unprecedented four presidential terms, initiate landmark reforms that changed the American industrial system, and transform an isolationist country into an international superpower. Dallek attributes FDR's success to two remarkable political insights. First, unlike any other president, he understood that effectiveness in the American political system depended on building a national consensus and commanding stable long-term popular support. Second, he made the presidency the central, most influential institution in modern America's political system. In addressing the country's international and domestic problems, Roosevelt recognized the vital importance of remaining closely attentive to the full range of public sentiment around policy-making decisions - perhaps FDR's most enduring lesson in effective leadership. Critic Reviews: "Robert Dallek has brought a lifetime's immersion in the American presidency to produce what will almost certainly be seen as the most authoritative single-volume biography of our most important 20th Century president. Franklin D. Roosevelt: A Political Life is a landmark work that deserves to be placed on the same shelf as those of Arthur Schlesinger Jr., James MacGregor Burns, and William E. Leuchtenburg." (Richard Moe, author of Roosevelt's Second Act: The Election of 1940 and the Politics of War) "A great liberal historian has written the best one-volume biography about our greatest liberal president. Sparing neither criticism nor admiration, Robert Dallek offers an FDR relevant to our sharply divided nation: a master politician who gained the trust of most of his fellow Americans by empathizing eloquently with their problems and working himself to death to solve them." (Michael Kazin, author of War Against War: The American Fight for Peace, 1914-1918)

Andrew Jackson Audiobook by H.W. Brands

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (H.W. Brands) — Fri, 30 Sep 2005 14:27:25 GMT
Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/30/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Andrew Jackson Subtitle: His Life and Times Author: H.W. Brands Narrator: John H. Mayer Format: Unabridged Length: 26 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 09-30-05 Publisher: Books on Tape Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 577 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: With the sweep, passion, and attention to detail that made The First American a Pulitzer Prize finalist and a national best seller, historian H.W. Brands shapes a historical narrative that's as fast-paced and compelling as the best fiction. He follows Andrew Jackson from his days as rebellious youth, risking execution to free the Carolinas of the British during the Revolutionary War, to his years as a young lawyer and congressman from the newly settled frontier state of Tennessee. As general of the Tennessee militia, he put down a massive Indian uprising in the South, securing the safety of American settlers, and his famous rout of the British at the Battle of New Orleans during the War of 1812 made him a national hero. But it is Jackson's contributions as president, however, that won him a place in the pantheon of America's greatest leaders. A man of the people, without formal education or the family lineage of the Founding Fathers, he sought as president to make the country a genuine democracy, governed by and for the people. Jackson, although respectful of states' rights, devoted himself to the preservation of the Union, whose future in that age was still very much in question. When South Carolina, his home state, threatened to secede over the issue of slavery, Jackson promised to march down with 100,000 federal soldiers should it dare. Critic Reviews: "Illuminating both the mettle of a fascinating leader and the crucible in which American democracy was forged....[Brands'] effort is intensely engaging....A bracing, human portrait of both a remarkable man and of American democracy as it was transformed from a 'government of the people' into a 'government by the people'." (Publishers Weekly) "This complete and completely enveloping biography indelibly establishes Jackson's abiding sense of duty in serving democracy....A distinguished treatment certain to be the most authoritative and comprehensive account for some time." (Booklist) Members Reviews: Very Thorough I came into the book not knowing anything about Andrew Jackson. Now I feel like I lived along side him. The book is very thorough and the narrator is excellent. The story line kept me interest even through the political debates. The author seems to go off on tangents while the reader wonders why. Then, all the information is nicely woven together. A great tale, superbly read I knew almost nothing about Jackson when I started this book except that he had been President and had something to do with New Orleans and Florida. Now I can almost picture him, calling for duels at the drop of a hat, training his horses, playing with his adopted son (and a baby lamb), urging on his troops, who returned his pride in them with fierce loyalty, sticking to his principles at the repeated risk of his career, and having arguably as much effect on the course of America's history as any of the Founders did. In telling Jackson's story, H.W. Brands also tells the story of his era, which was as noble, bellicose and preoccupied with principle as he was: shaped by war with Spain, Britain and American Indians, political friction between Federalists and Republicans, and the remorseless westward push that eventually stretched America from sea to shining sea.

Hard Choices Audiobook by Hillary Rodham Clinton

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Hillary Rodham Clinton) — Tue, 10 Jun 2014 22:44:45 GMT
Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/30/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hard Choices Author: Hillary Rodham Clinton Narrator: Kathleen Chalfant, Hillary Rodham Clinton Format: Unabridged Length: 26 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 06-10-14 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1187 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Hillary Rodham Clinton's inside account of the crises, choices, and challenges she faced during her four years as America's 67th Secretary of State, and how those experiences drive her view of the future. In the aftermath of her 2008 presidential run, she expected to return to representing New York in the United States Senate. To her surprise, her former rival for the Democratic Party nomination, newly elected President Barack Obama, asked her to serve in his administration as Secretary of State. This memoir is the story of the four extraordinary and historic years that followed, and the hard choices that she and her colleagues confronted. Secretary Clinton and President Obama had to decide how to repair fractured alliances, wind down two wars, and address a global financial crisis. They faced a rising competitor in China, growing threats from Iran and North Korea, and revolutions across the Middle East. Along the way, they grappled with some of the toughest dilemmas of US foreign policy, especially the decision to send Americans into harm's way, from Afghanistan to Libya to the hunt for Osama bin Laden. Drawing on conversations with numerous leaders and experts, Secretary Clinton offers her views on what it will take for the United States to compete and thrive in an interdependent world. She makes a passionate case for human rights and the full participation in society of women, youth, and LGBT people. An astute eyewitness to decades of social change, she distinguishes the trendlines from the headlines and describes the progress occurring throughout the world, day after day. Secretary Clinton's descriptions of diplomatic conversations at the highest levels offer listeners a master class in international relations, as does her analysis of how we can best use "smart power" to deliver security and prosperity in a rapidly changing world - one in which America remains the indispensable nation. Members Reviews: Senior Stateswoman in need of Editor I have often wondered what former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton was thinking on May 1, 2011 when that famous photo of her, with her hand over her mouth, was taken in the White House Situation Room as she waited for the results of Operation Neptune Spear. I read/listen to just about everything I can get my hands on about the hunt for and killing of Osama bin Laden, like Mark Owens and Kevin Maurer's "No Easy Day: The Firsthand Account of the Mission that Killed Osama bin Laden" (2012) and former Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates "Memoirs of a Secretary at War" (2014). I would have listened to HRC's "Hard Choices" (2014) just for her perspective on that mission, but this book has so much more. HRC sets forth comprehensive US foreign policy, starting with her husband, Bill (William Jefferson) Clinton, president from 1993 to 2001; George H. Bush, 2001 to 2009; to Barack Obama, 2009 to the present. HRC has been a first hand observer or participant in international politics for more than 20 years, as First Lady; then as a Senator from New York; and then as Secretary of State. The book is so current, it talks about Russia's 2014 annexation of the Crimea. HRC's position on Russia is hawkish, and Vladimir Putin should count himself fortunate she isn't president right now.

Seven Pillars of Wisdom Audiobook by T. E. Lawrence

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (T. E. Lawrence) — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 22:45:36 GMT
Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/30/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Seven Pillars of Wisdom Author: T. E. Lawrence Narrator: Roy McMillan Format: Unabridged Length: 25 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 08-07-12 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 408 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Although T. E. Lawrence, commonly known as "Lawrence of Arabia", died in 1935, the story of his life has captured the imagination of succeeding generations. Seven Pillars of Wisdom is a monumental work in which he chronicles his role in leading the Arab Revolt against the Turks during the First World War. A reluctant leader, and wracked by guilt at the duplicity of the British, Lawrence nevertheless threw himself into his role, suffering the blistering desert conditions and masterminding military campaigns which culminated in the triumphant march of the Arabs into Damascus. Members Reviews: One of the greatest stories ever told. Would you listen to Seven Pillars of Wisdom again? Why? Yes. I have been listening to it again. This memoir has so much detail, and so much happens, and it is so full of strange sounding names of tribes and tribal leaders and places, and so much intrigue, that it is possible to thoroughly enjoy going through it once to get the big picture and then go through it again to go over the details you missed the first time and still thoroughly enjoy it the second time! What was one of the most memorable moments of Seven Pillars of Wisdom? There are so many it is difficult to choose, and so much variation. I love the descriptions of Auda of the Abu Tayi and his various exploits. He is such a larger than life character, its almost difficult to believe that such an extraordinary person ever lived. The way Lawrence wrote about Auda, he seemed clearly in awe of him. Some of the battle descriptions are quite grim, but particularly disturbing was the description of his capture and torture by Turkish troops. What about Roy McMillans performance did you like? I thought he did a fantastic job. His accents, his timing...I couldn't fault it. Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? I laughed on a few occasions, but more often I found myself going "ewww". Any additional comments? One of the things that is striking about this book, particularly bearing in mind when it was written, is that it is very personal and honest and Lawrence lets you see inside his head and often enough you would rather not look but he was such an extraordinary and strange man you can't stop yourself listening. So thankfull T.E.Lawrence wrote this book Roy McMillan reads this so well. As the book was written for others. that could perhaps explain if one needs explanation, why this book is so intimate. It has the feel and resonance of letters from a friend. Roy McMillan captures this. Also Lawrence's style of writing, what he writes about, moving through the experiences, the people and events and places that all contribute to a great account. He was an archeologist working in the Middle East before being asked to work with the Military Intellegence. The pdf is helpfull, giving times and chapters as well as a simple map. If you are like me you will find some excellent links through Wikipedia and well, just surfin. So I have listened once since downloading and spent as much if not more time searching the web. The events in 'Seven Pillars' are almost 100 years old. The decisions of Super Powers of the day, still influence us today. While a lot has been written about the man, it is good to hear or read his own account.

Benjamin Franklin Audiobook by Walter Isaacson

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Walter Isaacson) — Fri, 18 Jul 2003 10:30:49 GMT
Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/30/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Benjamin Franklin Subtitle: An American Life Author: Walter Isaacson Narrator: Boyd Gaines Format: Abridged Length: 7 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 07-18-03 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 972 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: The most interesting thing that Franklin invented, and continually reinvented, was himself. America's first great publicist, he was consciously trying to create a new American archetype. In the process, he carefully crafted his own persona, portrayed it in public, and polished it for posterity. His guiding principle was a "dislike of everything that tended to debase the spirit of the common people." Few of his fellow founders felt this comfort with democracy so fully, and none so intuitively. In this colorful and intimate narrative, Isaacson provides the full sweep of Franklin's amazing life, from his days as a runaway printer to his triumphs as a statesman, scientist, and Founding Father. He chronicles Franklin's tumultuous relationship with his illegitimate son and grandson, his practical marriage, and his flirtations with the ladies of Paris. He also shows how Franklin helped to create the American character and why he has a particular resonance in the twenty-first century. Critic Reviews: "Benjamin Franklin catalogs the extraordinary range of its subject's accomplishments, which remain unrivaled in their variety and utility." (The New York Times) "Isaacson has crafted a wonderfully written biography, and his treatment of Franklin's youth and rise to prominence is insightful and imaginative" (The Washington Post) "The abridgment is seamless, the text runs the gamut...from brilliant to ordinary."(AudioFile) "Blessed with one of the most polished and easy-to-absorb voices in the audio business, reader Boyd Gaines does an outstanding job with Walter Isaacson's excellent biography of perhaps the most appealing of the Founding Fathers..." (USA Today) Members Reviews: Leaves a lot to be desired The reading of this book leads me to believe that we could have done without Mr. Franklin. There is no passion, there is no cohesiveness as to what is happening around Mr. Franklin as we are pulled through a very superficial story. If one good thing comes of this book, it will be that I must read another one on Benjamin Franklin because he HAD to be more important than this book would have you come to understand. I didn't give it just one star only because I have read worse. Interesting info - enjoyable listening I am disappointed that others didn't value this as highly as I did. After listening to the Adams biography, the counterpoint offered in Franklin, allows the reader to understand both points of view. It is providential that Franklin was around whenever the topic or future of the United States was discussed. I truly enjoyed the listening and would recommend it to all who have read "John Adams" or "Founding Brothers." suffers from abridgement this 6hr audiobook is devoid of the necessary detail to bring it to life. it would have probably been 20+ hours unabridged. better to enjoy 6hrs of any other unabridged book to settle for this. Painful Ben Franklin is a very interesting man but the reading pace of this book put me to sleep several times. I give it three stars only because I think the content merited it, although it was hard to tell.

My Beloved World Audiobook by Sonia Sotomayor

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Sonia Sotomayor) — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 13:10:48 GMT
Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/30/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: My Beloved World Author: Sonia Sotomayor Narrator: Rita Moreno Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 01-15-13 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1259 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Audie Award Finalist, Solo Narration - Female, 2014 Audie Award Finalist, Biography/Memoir, 2014 The first Hispanic and third woman appointed to the United States Supreme Court, Sonia Sotomayor has become an instant American icon. Now, with a candor and intimacy never undertaken by a sitting Justice, she recounts her life from a Bronx housing project to the federal bench, a journey that offers an inspiring testament to her own extraordinary determination and the power of believing in oneself. Here is the story of a precarious childhood, with an alcoholic father (who would die when she was nine) and a devoted but overburdened mother, and of the refuge a little girl took from the turmoil at home with her passionately spirited paternal grandmother. But it was when she was diagnosed with juvenile diabetes that the precocious Sonia recognized she must ultimately depend on herself. She would learn to give herself the insulin shots she needed to survive and soon imagined a path to a different life. With only television characters for her professional role models, and little understanding of what was involved, she determined to become a lawyer, a dream that would sustain her on an unlikely course, from valedictorian of her high school class to the highest honors at Princeton, Yale Law School, the New York County District Attorneys office, private practice, and appointment to the Federal District Court before the age of 40. Along the way we see how she was shaped by her invaluable mentors, a failed marriage, and the modern version of extended family she has created from cherished friends and their children. Through her still-astonished eyes, Americas infinite possibilities are envisioned anew in this warm and honest book, destined to become a classic of self-invention and self-discovery. Members Reviews: A book so wonderful I can't wait until I share it What did you love best about My Beloved World? Her humanity. Ms. Sotomayer opened herself up with an unflinching candor with the dialog of her life and all it contains for the reader to share her journey, which is truly remarkable. The book navigates the reader through her early childhood, her family, friends, co-workers, and loves unashamedly revealing a story of courage, tenacity and compassion.My eyes were full of tears of joy when, only too soon, her book was done. I wished she were standing in front of me so that I could have hugged her and told her how much I thoroughly enjoyed the experience of listening to her memoir.From her own introduction to Rita Moreno's narration, the "sound" of her story was perfectly in sync with her experiences, taking the reader through an emotional and intellectual experience that hasn't happened to me in a long time.I am a reader of non-fiction primarily and historical figures specifically. My membership permits me to read 2 books a month and I do this with regularity. Some book are informative, some entertaining and some boring, not because the lives of the people were boring, but because there was an imbalance between the message and the delivery.This book has it all. It is rich in personal history and anecdotes, as well as surprises. Ms. Sotomayer is not only a successful attorney and judge. She is, or could have been, a successful psychologist, mentor, teacher, daughter, and family member. Her story and the way in which she has written it demonstrates a humble and grateful brilliant human being.

The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin Audiobook by Benjamin Franklin

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Benjamin Franklin) — Fri, 27 May 2005 01:55:42 GMT
Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/30/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin Author: Benjamin Franklin Narrator: Grover Gardner Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 05-27-05 Publisher: Findaway World Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 459 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: From printer's apprentice to internationally famous scientist, inventor, statesman, legislator, and diplomat, Benjamin Franklin led a most remarkable life. Seldom is history so well articulated by someone who was there. (P) Commuter's Library Members Reviews: Ben thru 1757 Enjoyable rendering, giving some feel in a surprisingly easy to listen style. Unfortunately, the account ends in 1757 with his arrival in England. Inspirational Franklin's autobiography is fascinating in many ways. It gives true insight into how he thought, as well as interesting tidbits about life in the 18th century American colonies. His methodical, analytical, yet practical approach to a well-rounded life could well be used as the source for the ultimate self-help book. Also, the book is read so well by the narrator that you'll forget that it's not actually Franklin himself doing the reading. You will have to pay attention, though, due to the use of 18th century words and idioms, but it is worth it. Amazing and Riveting... but I wanted more! I knew Ben Franklin was impressive and famous and that he did a lot of things, but I had NO idea how many. His personal philosophy as well as his place in history are told in his own words. He helped found the US Postal service, created hospitals, banks, libraries, and helped establish many of the conventions that we enjoy and take for granted now. He had such tremendous powers of persuasion that just studying him to see how he did that is worthwhile. Almost all his learning was self-taught. You really get a feeling for his personal style and flair as well as the personal convictions that made him the man he was. My only regret is that he didn't write more and say more about his place in the founding of our great nation or more about his scientific discoveries. I think he just got too busy being a part of history. You won't want to stop here. I thoroughly recommend the audible book Ben Franklin: Inventing America to get the rest of the things Ben, himself, left out. If you don't read this one though, you will never really understand his inner workings and how he did what he did. I highly recommend this book. Too bad it had to end so quickly!! You get a real feel for the man with an autobio and the narrator did an excellent job. But as the previous reviewer stated, it ended early in his life so you don't get to have his perspective on the revolution & independence. Still well worth the money and the time. If you love history, you'll love this first person perspective of the first half of the 1700's. Its a Tragedy He Didn't Finish Would you consider the audio edition of The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin to be better than the print version? No, but its a great book for the audio format, the language is fairly casual and the story witty and engaging. Which scene was your favorite? Ben Franklin goes to make treaty with the Indians, who are sober during negotiations but all get drunk out of their minds afterwards. They come the next day to make amends, blaming Any additional comments? Unfortunately Ben never finished his book, only recording events up to 1757. It was interesting to get such a first hand account of life in the colonies, especially the religous atmosphere that so many misinterpret today.

Adults in the Room Audiobook by Yanis Varoufakis

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Yanis Varoufakis) — Tue, 03 Oct 2017 17:10:01 GMT
Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/30/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Adults in the Room Subtitle: My Battle with the European and American Deep Establishment Author: Yanis Varoufakis Narrator: Leighton Pugh Format: Unabridged Length: 20 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 10-03-17 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 49 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: A number one Sunday Times best seller transformed into an illuminating, dynamic audiobook. What happens when you take on the establishment? In Adults in the Room, renowned economist and former finance minister of Greece Yanis Varoufakis gives the full, blistering account of his momentous clash with the mightiest economic and political forces on earth. After being swept into power with the leftwing Syriza party, Varoufakis attempts to renegotiate Greece's relationship with the EU - and sparks a spectacular battle with global implications. Varoufakis' new position sends him ricocheting between mass demonstrations in Athens, closed-door negotiations in drab EU and IMF offices, and furtive meetings with power brokers in Washington, DC. He consults and quarrels with Barack Obama, Emmanuel Macron, Christine Legarde, the economists Larry Summers and Jeffrey Sachs, and others as he struggles to relieve Greece's debt crisis without resorting to punishing austerity measures. But, despite the mass support of the Greek people and the simple logic of Varoufakis' arguments, he succeeds only in provoking the fury of Europe's elite. Varoufakis' unvarnished memoir is an urgent warning that the economic policies once embraced by the EU and the White House have failed - and spawned authoritarianism, populist revolt, and instability throughout the Western world. Adults in the Room is an extraordinary tale of brinkmanship, hypocrisy, collusion, and betrayal that will shake the global establishment to its foundations. A must-listen for anyone interested in current events and the delicate web of global economics. Critic Reviews: "Leighton Pugh narrates this work as if it were an unsolved mystery...In a voice of nuanced emotion, Pugh creates muted characters to paint a vivid picture of what the author was up against as he tried to save his country." ( AudioFile Magazine) Members Reviews: A critically important expose of the forces - actors, mindsets and tactics - that now rule. By detailing a moment-to-moment chronical of his battle with the European and U.S. ruling, financial and political establishment, Yanis Varoufakis reveals not only the role and motivations of those setting policy, but also of their henchmen (& women). This is a valuable and timely expose of the moral and practical bankruptcy of that establishment which also points a way forward for a true peoples democracy - in the face of rising economic devastation and xenophobic nationalism. A must-read for those favoring democracy or opposing fascism. Quite an amazing contribution. Yanis speaks for us. A brilliant book to understand the inner workings of Europes most powerful institutions scheming to enslave entire populations. Every European needs to read this book. The Euro has fundamental flaws that were inserted into it's bylaws from the offset. Those are flaws are needlessly damaging the European experiment. This book gets in to the nitty gritty of those flaws and exposes the ridiculous tactics of its institutions.

Stress Test Audiobook by Timothy F. Geithner

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Timothy F. Geithner) — Mon, 12 May 2014 16:11:46 GMT
Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/30/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Stress Test Subtitle: Reflections on Financial Crises Author: Timothy F. Geithner Narrator: Timothy F. Geithner Format: Unabridged Length: 18 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 05-12-14 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 909 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: From the former Treasury Secretary, the definitive account of the unprecedented effort to save the U.S. economy from collapse in the wake of the worst global financial crisis since the Great Depression. On January 26, 2009, during the depth of the financial crisis and having just completed five years as President of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, Timothy F. Geithner was sworn in by President Barack Obama as the 75th Secretary of the Treasury of the United States. Now, in a strikingly candid, riveting, and historically illuminating memoir, Geithner takes listeners behind the scenes during the darkest moments of the crisis. Swift, decisive, and creative action was required to avert a second Great Depression, but policy makers faced a fog of uncertainty, with no good options and the risk of catastrophic outcomes. Stress Test: Reflections on Financial Crises takes us inside the room, explaining in accessible and forthright terms the hard choices and politically unpalatable decisions that Geithner and others in the Obama administration made during the crisis and recovery. He discusses the most controversial moments of his tenures at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York and at the Treasury, including the harrowing weekend Lehman Brothers went bankrupt; the searing crucible of the AIG bonuses controversy; the development of his widely criticized but ultimately successful plan in early 2009 to end the crisis; the bracing fight for the most sweeping financial reforms in 70 years; and the lingering aftershocks of the crisis, including high unemployment, the fiscal battles, and Europe's repeated flirtations with the economic abyss. Geithner also shares his personal and professional recollections of key players such as President Obama, Ben Bernanke, Hank Paulson, and Larry Summers, among others, and examines the tensions between politics and policy that have come to dominate discussions of the U.S. economy. An insider's account of how the Obama administration saved the economy but lost the American people, Stress Test reveals a side of Timothy Geithner that only few have seen. Members Reviews: Credible analysis of the 2008 crisis Even though this book had received favorable reviews I was skeptical. Surely, I thought, Geitner would give a politicized, self-serving, and boring account of the events that lead to the 2008 crisis as well as the aftermath when he was one of the key figures. I was therefore pleasantly surprised by Geitners willingness to describe the dilemmas and the decision processes, including the mistakes that the FED made in the years preceding the crisis. For example, Geitner openly admits that the FED did receive hints that sub-prime mortgages were a potential risk in the economy, and that (in retrospect) they ought to have payed more attention to them. Geitner compares this situation with what happened before 9/11, saying that it is easy to say which warnings one should have attended to, after the disaster. Still, I never got the impression that Geitner was trying to cleanse away blame. He depicts himself as merely a hard working civil servant who does his best to serve his nation, and sometimes fails to make the best decision. Geitners modest nature is also apparent when he describes his childhood. He says that he was not an exceptionally bright child, and that he was also lazy during his time in school and university.

Colonel Roosevelt Audiobook by Edmund Morris

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Edmund Morris) — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 09:43:51 GMT
Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/30/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Colonel Roosevelt Author: Edmund Morris Narrator: Mark Deakins Format: Unabridged Length: 24 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 11-23-10 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 509 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Of all our great presidents, Theodore Roosevelt is the only one whose greatness increased out of office. When he toured Europe in 1910 as plain Colonel Roosevelt, he was hailed as the most famous man in the world. Crowned heads vied to put him up in their palaces. If I see another king, he joked, I think I shall bite him. Had TR won his historic Bull Moose campaign in 1912 (when he outpolled the sitting president, William Howard Taft), he might have averted World War I, so great was his international influence. Had he not died in 1919, at the early age of sixty, he would unquestionably have been reelected to a third term in the White House and completed the work he began in 1901 of establishing the United States as a model democracy, militarily strong and socially just. This biography by Edmund Morris, the Pulitzer Prize and National Book Awardwinning author of The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt and Theodore Rex, is itself the completion of a trilogy sure to stand as definitive. Packed with more adventure, variety, drama, humor, and tragedy than a big novel, yet documented down to the smallest fact, it recounts the last decade of perhaps the most amazing life in American history. What other president has written forty books, hunted lions, founded a third political party, survived an assassins bullet, and explored an unknown river longer than the Rhine? Critic Reviews: Praise for the classic biographies by Edmond Morris: One of those rare works that is both definitive for the period it covers and fascinating to read for sheer entertainment. ( The New York Times Book Review for Pulitzer Winner Rise of Theodore Roosevelt) As a literary work on Theodore Roosevelt, it is unlikely ever to be surpassed. It is one of the great histories of the American presidency, worthy of being on a shelf alongside Henry Adamss volumes on Jefferson and Madison. ( Times Literary Supplement, on Theodore Rex) Members Reviews: The guy is amazing! Theodore Roosevelt was the 26th US president. There are several charts ranking the US presidents and in all that I have seen he places fourth or fifth from the top. Lincoln, Washington and FDR, they are the ones that sit at the top. Jefferson and Theodore vie for the fourth position depending on which chart you look at. Maybe for this reason I can convince you to read this trilogy, written by Edmund Morris. This book is the last of the trilogy. In my view they must all be read together. The trilogy reads like one book. Although the last does cover previous incidents in his life, it does this summarily with the assumption that you have read the previous books. To understand the true marvel of the man you must read all three books, which are in chronological order. It is in the details that you learn of his character. For me it is his character, not only his deeds as President, which makes him such a remarkable person. This is the second, and I believe the strongest reason, to read these books, ie to meet the man. At the end, when I knew he would die soon, I was in tears. Well, my eyes were damp, but I do not cry when I read sad books. What a man! A vituperative bully and a pain in the butt, but moral and hardworking and a cyclone of energy, and he always tried to do the right thing.. even if it wasnt to his own advantage. The first two books had little about his relationship with those in his family. That you find in this book, in good measure! His charting of the Amazon is found in this book too.

The Six Wives of Henry VIII Audiobook by Alison Weir

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Alison Weir) — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 22:25:40 GMT
Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/30/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Six Wives of Henry VIII Author: Alison Weir Narrator: Simon Prebble Format: Unabridged Length: 22 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 10-12-12 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1295 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: This acclaimed best seller from popular historian Alison Weir is a fascinating look at the Tudor family dynasty and its most infamous ruler. The Six Wives of Henry VIII brings to life Englands oft-married monarch and the six wildly different but equally fascinating women who married him. Gripping from the first sentence to the last and loaded with fascinating details, Weirs rich history is a perfect blend of scholarship and entertainment. Members Reviews: The Tudors At Their Best Read from January 21 to February 01, 2013 Excellent read. I have read several books that cover the lives of the Tudors and more specifically Elizabeth, Mary and Henry. However, none had done much with the wives of Henry VIII beyond Jane Seymour having been the mother of Edward VI. So I picked this one up and thoroughly enjoyed it. Weir has written several first class histories on this period so there is much overlap. The first third of the book was not only familiar, but in some cases a direct re-tracing of steps. However, the details were oriented toward the lives of the wives, not the politics or religion. In the middle of the book the story provides detail on not only the lives of the wives, but of Henry as a husband and private person. Weir creates a portrait of a powerful leader struggling with ruling a nation while growing older, heavier and having massive issues with fatherhood and fathering. As the book gets to Anne of Cleves, Catherine Howard and Catherine Parr, Weir does not disappoint. In many respects this is the same story I've read from the point of view of the Children of Henry, the Life of Elizabeth and other histories, but from the point of view and experience of these three women. Weir creates portraits of real people which allow the reader a meaningful experience beyond a simple understanding of the facts. All six of these women had fascinating stories. Having been married to Catherine of Aragon the longest, the largest single portion involves her life. Having been married to Catherine Howard for the shortest interval, the book tells the tale and moves on. I enjoyed Weir's following through with the stories of Anne of Cleves and Catherine Parr who outlived Henry. Thus, this was truly the story of the wives from beginning to end. Golden Oldie What did you love best about The Six Wives of Henry VIII? Not a new title but a solid pick for any history buff, reality-show junkie or anyone interested in reading about a king of immense capacity, talent, drive, charm, intelligence ... and unbridled lust. From a true Renaissance man of letters and politics, Henry faces the twin drives of a need for a male heir and an unrestrained sexual appetite and proceeds through his reign with increasing frustration, desire and rapacity. As complex as he is towering, the women are treated with balance and moderation. A fine listen! What was one of the most memorable moments of The Six Wives of Henry VIII? His first wife, faithful, strong and pious, sets a standard no other wives could match. Overview AND Sordid Details Alison Weir is one of my favorite British historians. I've read a couple of her books in paper form, and she sold me instantly. Via audio, the tales within her pages come to life.

The Life of Elizabeth I Audiobook by Alison Weir

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Alison Weir) — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 01:56:03 GMT
Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/30/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Life of Elizabeth I Author: Alison Weir Narrator: Davina Porter Format: Unabridged Length: 23 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 06-26-12 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1161 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: The New York Times best-selling author of The Six Wives of Henry VIII and The War of the Roses, historian Alison Weir crafts fascinating portraits of Englands infamous House of Tudor line. Here Weir focuses on Elizabeth I, also known as the Virgin Queen, who ascended to the throne at age 25 and never married, yet ruled for 44 years and steered England into its Golden Age. Critic Reviews: A riveting portrait of the queen and how the private woman won her public role. (Kirkus Reviews) Members Reviews: The Golden Age It is obvious that Alison Weir did a lot of research for this book. I like the fact that she subtly inserted the citation into the narrative. There is a lot of information provided in the book but the story line never bogged down. I do wish Weir had provided more information about the day to day rule of Elizabeth 1. I was amazed at how well educated Elizabeth 1 was and how many languages she spoke. I was unaware she served as an arbitrator between various countries helping to solve problems as to avoid war. Elizabeth 1 seemed to be such a talented person beside the above noted education, she was a magnificent horse women, a musician, dancer, singer, good at needle work, and a good politician. She apparently put the people of England as her priority. No wonder she was known as "good queen Bess". Davina Porter is a fantastic narrator and she was superb with the book. I am looking forward to reading more of Alison Weir. Inside the politics of Elizabeth I Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? Yes, if they were interested in British history. What about Davina Porters performance did you like? Davina Porter could read the phone book and I'd listen to her. Her accents and voices given the different characters are wonderful. If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be? Why marrying would have ruined Elizabeth I. Masterful Historical Narrative Alison Weir is a master of historical narrative. This is a well written, comprehensive biography of Elizabeth I. The book begins with her Grandfather and quickly sets the stage through the reign of her father and siblings Edward and Mary. After the story of her childhood, the real story begins with the reign of her younger brother. Elizabeth's story is familiar in broad strokes - Bloody Mary, Mary Queen of Scots, the Spanish Armada, Shakespeare and the English Renaissance. Never the less, the details read like a spy novel, a romance, a treatise on civil government, religion and culture. From Sir Francis Drake raiding Spanish ships to Lord Essex at war in Ireland, the book covers her life and 45 year reign in style. I particularly like the way Weir quotes her sources in an authoritative manner without disrupting the flow of the narrative. In this way the book reads like historical fiction - which it is not. Weir is simply knowledgeable enough having done adequate research to re-create scenes dramatically with the words of her characters. Ultimately, there is little revolutionary in her point of view on Elizabeth. As a scholar, I don't think her research brings her to any new or shocking revelations though she clarifies and adds details to many points. Elizabeth was with little doubt a pivotal figure in the history of Europe and defining leader in the development of what was to become Great Britain.

Lafayette in the Somewhat United States Audiobook by Sarah Vowell

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Sarah Vowell) — Tue, 20 Oct 2015 22:23:03 GMT
Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/30/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Lafayette in the Somewhat United States Author: Sarah Vowell Narrator: Nick Offerman, John Hodgman, John Slattery, Stephanie March, Fred Armisen, Sarah Vowell, Alexis Denisof, Bobby Cannavale Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 10-20-15 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2031 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: From the best-selling author of Assassination Vacation and Unfamiliar Fishes, a humorous account of the Revolutionary War hero Marquis de Lafayette - the one Frenchman we could all agree on - and an insightful portrait of a nation's idealism and its reality. On August 16, 1824, an elderly French gentlemen sailed into New York Harbor, and giddy Americans were there to welcome him. Or, rather, to welcome him back. It had been 30 years since he had last set foot in the United States, and he was so beloved that 80,000 people showed up to cheer for him. The entire population of New York at the time was 120,000. Lafayette's arrival in 1824 coincided with one of the most contentious presidential elections in American history. Congress had just fought its first epic battle over slavery, and the threat of a Civil War loomed. But Lafayette, belonging to neither North nor South, to no political party or faction, was a walking, talking reminder of the sacrifices and bravery of the revolutionary generation and what they wanted this country to be. His return was not just a reunion with his beloved Americans; it was a reunion for Americans with their own astonishing, singular past. Lafayette in the Somewhat United States is a humorous and insightful portrait of the famed Frenchman, the impact he had on our young country, and his ongoing relationship with instrumental Americans of the time, including George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, Thomas Jefferson, and many more. John Slattery as the Marquis de Lafayette Nick Offerman as George Washington Fred Armisen as Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben Bobby Cannavale as Benjamin Franklin John Hodgman as John Adams Stephanie March as Evelyn Wotherspoon Wainwight and Linda Williams Alexis Denisof as The British Leadership Patton Oswalt as Thomas Jefferson and Sherm Critic Reviews: "An A-list of recognizable voices, including those of John Hodgman reading John Adams and Nick Offerman portraying George Washington, delivers dozens of quotes from our forefathers. Vowell deftly stirs together tones of satire, superlative research, and, yes, patriotism to make American history irresistible. If she isn't a national treasure, she should be." ( AudioFile) Members Reviews: Already waiting for Sarah Vowell's next adventure America is a fascinating place and Sara Vowell takes us along with her as she explores our founding generations and their impact on our life today. Lots of authors do that as well but Ms. Vowell also brings humor, irony and a little spark to the journey that makes me listen to and/or read her books again and again. Having read Chernow's extensive biography of George Washington, I couldn't help but be interested in the life of one of his closest friends, Lafayette. Lafayette pricked Washington's conscious about one of Washington's most difficult conundrums - slavery. All the while, being a true friend to Washington, the Revolution and the country that became the United States. I'm happy I got the chance to know him better. A mix of oddly informative, oddly funny, and odd I like Sarah Vowell's style.

Gorbachev Audiobook by William Taubman

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (William Taubman) — Tue, 05 Sep 2017 11:19:21 GMT
Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/30/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Gorbachev Subtitle: His Life and Times Author: William Taubman Narrator: Henry Strozier Format: Unabridged Length: 32 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 09-05-17 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 74 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: When Mikhail Gorbachev became the leader of the Soviet Union in 1985, the USSR was one of the world's two superpowers. By 1989, his liberal policies of perestroika and glasnost had permanently transformed Soviet Communism and had made enemies of radicals on the right and left. By 1990 he, more than anyone else, had ended the Cold War, and in 1991, after barely escaping from a coup attempt, he unintentionally presided over the collapse of the Soviet Union he had tried to save. In the first comprehensive biography of the final Soviet leader, William Taubman shows how a peasant boy became the Soviet system's gravedigger, how he clambered to the top of a system designed to keep people like him down, how he found common ground with America's arch-conservative president Ronald Reagan, and how he permitted the USSR and its East European empire to break apart without using force to preserve them. Throughout, Taubman portrays the many sides of Gorbachev's unique character that, by Gorbachev's own admission, make him "difficult to understand". Was he in fact a truly great leader, or was he brought low in the end by his own shortcomings as well as by the unyielding forces he faced? Drawing on interviews with Gorbachev himself, transcripts and documents from the Russian archives, and interviews with Kremlin aides and adversaries as well as foreign leaders, Taubman's intensely personal portrait extends to Gorbachev's remarkable marriage to a woman he deeply loved and to the family that they raised together. Nuanced and poignant yet unsparing and honest, this sweeping account has all the amplitude of a great Russian novel. Members Reviews: The Man Who Changed The Course Of History William Taubman has written an excellent biography of Mikhail Gorbachev (1931- ). Taubman describes how MG went from the son of a peasant from a remote province to the leader of the Soviet Union. The first third of the book is about MGs early years. The next part of the book reveals his rise to power. Taubman reports that gradually MG saw that use of force had solved nothing. MG began to question the massive-over centralization of the Soviet system. In 1983 on a trip to Canada he discussed with the Soviet Ambassador to Canada Alexander Yakovlev (1923-2005), his concerns. Yakovlev would become an architect of MGs new thinking. In 1985 when he became president he started making changes to the system. He allowed open debate and criticism and he pushed for nuclear disarmament. The Soviet Union fell apart after MG weakened the State in an attempt to strengthen the individual according to Taubman. The book is well written and meticulously researched. I learned an enormous amount from the book. I lived through the events, but this book provided the inside information and a good review of the history. I highly recommend this book. Taubman won the Pulitzer Prize for his biography of Nikita Khrushchev (1894-1971). Taubman is a Professor Emeritus of Political Science at Amherst College. The book is long at almost thirty-three hours. Henry Strozier does an excellent job narrating the book. Strozier is an actor and an award-winning audiobook narrator.

Henry Clay Audiobook by David S. Heidler, Jeanne T. Heidler

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (David S. Heidler) — Thu, 18 Jan 2018 18:11:41 GMT
Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/30/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Henry Clay Subtitle: The Essential American Author: David S. Heidler, Jeanne T. Heidler Narrator: Jonathan Yen Format: Unabridged Length: 30 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 01-18-18 Publisher: Tantor Audio Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: He was the Great Compromiser, a canny and colorful legislator whose life mirrors the story of America from its founding until the eve of the Civil War. Speaker of the House, senator, secretary of state, five-time presidential candidate, and idol to the young Abraham Lincoln, Henry Clay is captured in full at last in this rich and sweeping biography. David S. Heidler and Jeanne T. Heidler present Clay in his early years as a precocious, witty, and optimistic Virginia farm boy who at the age of 20 transformed himself into an attorney. The authors reveal Clay's tumultuous career in Washington, including his participation in the deadlocked election of 1824 that haunted him for the rest of his career, and shine new light on Clay's marriage to plain, wealthy Lucretia Hart, a union that lasted 53 years and produced 11 children. Featuring an inimitable supporting cast including Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and Abraham Lincoln, Henry Clay is beautifully written and replete with fresh anecdotes and insights. Horse trader and risk taker, arm twister and joke teller, Henry Clay was the consummate politician who gave ground, made deals, and changed the lives of millions. Members Reviews: Henry Clay served as a inflexible model for many politicians to force their will on the country. Haven't finished reading the book, mostly because I don't really like the Henry Clay it portrays. It's probably well researched and written and perhaps extreme conservative voters of our age would applaud the person displayed in the story. I don't believe a single speaker of the house should so iron fistedly control the vote. But we have many speakers who apparently model their so-called leadership after Henry Clay. Henry Clay And His Times Fascinatingly Documented A very detailed personal and political biography of a complex man who came to prominence during a complex time. I found the political battles that Clay and his contemporaries engaged in fascinatingly detailed in this book. The authors did a wonderful job of explaining the debates regarding western expansion and slavery to the general reader who like me may have some understanding of the events but not necessarily of the political jousting that took place both in public and behind the scenes. Clay's reputation as a compromiser was well deserved even if the outcome of his efforts was in the end short lived. The disputes and rivalries between Clay and other significant historical characters including Andrew Jackson and John C Calhoun are well documented and brought to new life in these pages. I also found Clay's personal details and the tragic history of his family to be interesting in rounding out the picture of this incredible man's life. Overall this is an excellent read and a great choice for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of Henry Clay and American history between the founding generation and the civil war era. Two observations I took a way - the country was as divided politically then as it sometimes seems to be today and that politics was as cut throat and dirty then as now. A good bio of Henry Clary It was nice to find a biography that focused on arguably the greatest American politician to not become president. Henry Clay was a very interesting man, who had the fortune (or not) to be pulled into some of the biggest issues our country has ever faced.

Before the Storm Audiobook by Rick Perlstein

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Rick Perlstein) — Mon, 06 Nov 2017 23:19:24 GMT
Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/30/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Before the Storm Subtitle: Barry Goldwater and the Unmaking of the American Consensus Author: Rick Perlstein Narrator: Kiff VandenHeuvel Format: Unabridged Length: 28 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 11-06-17 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Acclaimed historian Rick Perlstein chronicles the rise of the conservative movement in the liberal 1960s. At the heart of the story is Barry Goldwater, the renegade Republican from Arizona who loathed federal government, despised liberals, and mocked "peaceful coexistence" with the USSR. Perlstein's narrative shines a light on a whole world of conservatives and their antagonists, including William F. Buckley, Nelson Rockefeller, and Bill Moyers. Vividly written, Before the Storm is an essential book about the 1960s. Members Reviews: Before the Storm by Rick Perlstein is a detailed and long examination of the Republican Right Wing and Goldwater's emergence A few months ago I read Rick Perlstein';s outstanding look at the rise of Ronald Reagan in his magisterial ":The invisible Bridge. That book is the third of three volumes the political scholar has written about American twentieth century politics. The first volume is Before the Storm and the second book in the series is Nixonland. The first book is the subject of this review. Perlstein';s thick book draws a detailed history of American politics from the rise of conservatives such as Clarence Manion to the defeat of Barry Goldwater in 1964 to Lyndon Johnson in the presidential sweepstakes. Johnson won re-election by a massive victory over Goldwater the Arizona Senator but Vietnam would bring him down. The Republicans broke up the solid Democratic South as southerners angered by the civil rights movement and passage of the 1964 Civil Rights Act by the US Congress turned the South into a Republican stronghold. Ronald Reagan would be the first Goldwater Republican to win the Oval Office in his 1980 victory over POTUS incumbent the hapless Jimmy Carter. Civil unrest and the fear of such right wing groups as the John Birch Society, Young Americans for Democratic Freedom and candidates from the West whose first icon was Goldwater caused the liberal eastern establishment to wake up and take notice. Today is a deeply divided nation between African-Americans and Whites, liberals and conservatives and big government vs. opponents of the Washington leviathan, The book is filled with colorful characters . Goldwater s chief foes for the 1964 Republican nomination was Nelson Rockefeller the fabulously wealthy governor of New York;' George Romney the governor of Michigan'; Bill Scranton governor of Pa. ;' Margaret Chase Smith Senator from Maine and Richard Nixon who had lost to JFK in the 1960 campaign for chief executive. Conservative leaders such as William F. Buckley, William Rusher, Robert Welch and other conservative luminaries are discussed at length. Rich Perlstein has produced an excellent book filled with anecdotes as he has the ability to make history come alive. An excellent book which would be suitable for classroom usage in college courses on American political history. The book needs better editing! For instance, the Rev. Jerry Falwell was pastor of Thomas Roads Baptist Church in Lynchburg Virginia and not in Lynchburg Tennessee as reported in the book The print is small and hard to read for those like the reviewer who has weak eyesight. Recommended. Trump and Goldwater and infighting in the Republican party Barry Goldwater created the same type of chaos in the Republican Party as Donald Trump is doing now.

Rosemary Audiobook by Kate Clifford Larson

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Kate Clifford Larson) — Tue, 06 Oct 2015 02:29:46 GMT
Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/30/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Rosemary Subtitle: The Hidden Kennedy Daughter Author: Kate Clifford Larson Narrator: Bernadette Dunne Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 10-06-15 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1389 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: They were the most prominent American family of the 20th century. The daughter they secreted away made all the difference. Joe and Rose Kennedy's strikingly beautiful daughter, Rosemary, attended exclusive schools, was presented as a debutante to the queen of England, and traveled the world with her high-spirited sisters. And yet Rosemary was intellectually disabled - a secret fiercely guarded by her powerful and glamorous family. Major new sources - Rose Kennedy's diaries and correspondence, school and doctors' letters, and exclusive family interviews - bring Rosemary to life as a girl adored but left far behind by her competitive siblings. Kate Larson reveals both the sensitive care Rose and Joe gave to Rosemary and then, as the family's standing reached an apex, the often desperate and duplicitous arrangements the Kennedys made to keep her away from home as she became increasingly intractable in her early 20s. Finally, Larson illuminates Joe's decision to have Rosemary lobotomized at age 23 and the family's complicity in keeping the secret. Rosemary delivers a profoundly moving coda: JFK visited Rosemary for the first time while campaigning in the Midwest; she had been living isolated in a Wisconsin institution for nearly 20 years. Only then did the siblings understand what had happened to Rosemary and bring her home for loving family visits. It was a reckoning that inspired them to direct attention to the plight of the disabled, transforming the lives of millions. Members Reviews: Illuminating and moving. Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? Fascinating true story, good writing, excellent narration. Yes! What was one of the most memorable moments of Rosemary? Too numerous to describe here. Perhaps the most notable was Rosemary's birth. Clearly neglect if not outright malpractice caused brain damage in the poor baby and thus altered many lives in the process. The second most memorable moment was when Rosemary's father opted to have his daughter lobotomized years later, in an effort to make her placid and controllable, without consulting his wife--tragic. Which scene was your favorite? The prom where Rosemary was accompanied by her soon to be famous brother--a magical and loving moment. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Yes. I wanted to keep listening, not for the sake of suspense but because I had become a witness to a deliberately obscured yet very significant side of Kennedy family history, and I wanted to stay on that ride until its completion. Any additional comments? First, I appreciated hearing Rosemary's story, about which I had known very little. Second, I realized this is just as much Rose Kennedy's story. I discovered that Rose suffered all her life from the controlling men in her life and the decisions they made without considering her needs and desires. Decades ago, I thought Rose was a stiff, old-school Catholic matron, but now I know why she seemed to be so overly devout and full of denial. As for Joe Kennedy, he came across as a self-centered dictator, as he did in every telling of Kennedy family history. Nevertheless, between Rosemary's condition and the loss of their three sons, Rose and Joe suffered more than most, and deserve sympathy for that.

Becoming Queen Victoria Audiobook by Kate Williams

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Kate Williams) — Fri, 06 Jan 2017 00:36:57 GMT
Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/30/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Becoming Queen Victoria Subtitle: The Unexpected Rise of Britain's Greatest Monarch Author: Kate Williams Narrator: Katharine McEwan Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 01-06-17 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 69 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: New York Times best seller The perfect companion to the upcoming PBS Masterpiece series Victoria A gripping account of Queen Victoria's rise and early years in power from CNN's official royal historian "Kate Williams has perfected the art of historical biography. Her pacy writing is underpinned by the most impeccable scholarship." (Alison Weir) In 1819, a girl was born to the fourth son of King George III. No one could have expected such an unassuming, overprotected girl to be an effective ruler - yet Queen Victoria would become one of the most powerful monarchs in history. Writing with novelistic flair and historical precision, Kate Williams reveals a vibrant woman in the prime of her life while chronicling the byzantine machinations that continued even after the crown was placed on her head. Upon hearing that she had inherited the throne, 18-year-old Victoria banished her overambitious mother from the room, a simple yet resolute move that would set the tone for her reign. The queen clashed constantly not only with her mother and her mother's adviser, the Irish adventurer John Conroy, but with her ministers and even her beloved Prince Albert - all of whom attempted to seize control from her. Williams lays bare the passions that swirled around the throne - the court secrets, the sexual repression, and the endless intrigue. The result is a grand tale of a woman whose destiny began long before she was born and whose legacy lives on. Critic Reviews: "Kate Williams has excelled herself. One is engaged from the very first line. She has perfected the art of historical biography. Her pacy writing is underpinned by the most impeccable scholarship." (Alison Weir, author of Lady in the Tower) "The amazing untold story of Victoria before she was queen...Kate Williams reveals a passionate young woman beloved of her future subjects but at war with her family." (London Sunday Telegraph) "Becoming Queen Victoria showcases an outstanding talent from which we can expect much more." (Spectator) Members Reviews: Extremely Well Written and Readable One of the most informative biographies placed into an enjoyable writing style that I have had the pleasure to read. The dual biography of Queen Victoria and her lesser known predecessor, Charlotte the almost Queen whose death changed the line of succession. Fascinating and enjoyable. The narrator had a slightly noticeable style that I came to enjoy. Very pleasant to listen to. Great book Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? Yes, it's based a lot on journal entries and letters. What other book might you compare Becoming Queen Victoria to and why? No idea. Which character as performed by Katharine McEwan was your favorite? It's a biography. Any additional comments? There's a gap in the story at 13:15:20 to 13:15:22. I thought there was a buffering isuse, but it turns out there's an issue. every time I replayed the 30 seconds prior, it would happen again at the same time. Fascinating and well read Would you consider the audio edition of Becoming Queen Victoria to be better than the print version? This well told biography is wonderfully read and a fascinating tale of the rise of Victoria. A compelling listen! Loved this If you enjoy history and a great story this is a good find.

Marie Antoinette Audiobook by Antonia Fraser

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Antonia Fraser) — Mon, 11 Sep 2006 11:16:07 GMT
Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/30/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Marie Antoinette Subtitle: The Journey Author: Antonia Fraser Narrator: Donada Peters Format: Unabridged Length: 20 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 09-11-06 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 336 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: France's iconic queen, Marie Antoinette, wrongly accused of uttering the infamous "Let them eat cake", was alternately revered and reviled during her lifetime. For centuries since, she has been the object of debate, speculation, and the fascination so often accorded illustrious figures in history. Married in mere girlhood, this essentially lighthearted child was thrust onto the royal stage and commanded by circumstance to play a significant role in European history. Antonia Fraser's lavish and engaging portrait excites compassion and regard for all aspects of the queen, immersing the listener not only in the coming-of-age of a graceful woman, but in the culture of an unparalleled time and place. ©2001 Antonia Fraser; (P)2001 Random House, Inc. Random House Audio, a division of Random House, Inc. Critic Reviews: "The portrait is drawn delicately, with pleasant touches of humor...Fraser's approach is controlled and thoughtful." (Publishers Weekly) "Absorbing as ever. Fraser's blend of insight and research persuade us that this unfortunate queen deserves neither the vilification nor the idealization she has received." (The New Yorker) "Donada Peters...excels at injecting subtle irony into seemingly flat narrative. She handles the snotty comments and the lewd scandal-mongering of the court with equal aplomb. Fraser is one of the most highly respected and best-selling biographers of our time, and it's easy to see why in this enlightening glimpse into the turbulent France of the 1770s." (AudioFile) Members Reviews: Very Detailed I think this book is probably the best biography around for those interested in Marie Antoinette's life and place in history. I have thoroughly enjoyed it and feel as though I am an expert now on the subject! It is very well written and detailed which really paints a lively and in-depth picture of the late queen of France. As to Donalda Peters narration- I had no problem listening to her and do not think her voice detracts from the story at all. UTTERLY CAPTIVATING Where does Marie Antoinette rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? I HAE LISTENED TO SO MANY... BUT THIS IS AMONG THE TOP. Who was your favorite character and why? THE PROTAGONIST What about Donada Peterss performance did you like? SHE IS CURRENTLY MY FAVORITE READER -- SUCH INTELLIGENCE AND SENSITIVITY IN HER VOICE -- AND SHE CAPTURES THE IRONY AND HUMOR, AS WELL. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? NO, I'D RATHER SAVOR IT. Any additional comments? LISTEN TO IT! A touching tale Fraser's elegant telling and touching tale of the maligned and exploited queen contains perfect proportions of intimate domestic detail, analysis and historic background. I was carried along by it's compelling momentum and even-handed description of the personal and social tragedies of the French Revolution. Yes, the reader Donada Peters takes a little getting used to. But those completely intolerant of her British accent deprive themselves of an excellent "read". Excellent, sympathetic biography This is a well-written, superbly detailed and very engaging biography of Marie Antoinette.

Marlborough: His Life and Times Audiobook by Winston Churchill

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Winston Churchill) — Tue, 24 Nov 2015 09:58:45 GMT
Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/30/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Marlborough: His Life and Times Author: Winston Churchill Narrator: Sean Barrett Format: Unabridged Length: 81 hrs and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 11-24-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 96 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: John Churchill, the Duke of Marlborough (1644-1722), was one of the greatest military commanders and statesmen in the history of England. Victorious in the Battles of Blenheim (1704) and Ramillies (1706) and countless other campaigns, Marlborough, whose political intrigues were almost as legendary as his military skill, never fought a battle he didn't win. Marlborough also bequeathed the world another great British military strategist and diplomat, his descendant, Winston S. Churchill, who wrote this book to redeem Marlborough's reputation from Macaulay's smears. One million words long and ten years in the making, Churchill's Marlborough stands as both a literary and historical masterpiece, giving us unique insights into the Churchill of World War II, for just as Churchill's literary skill helps us understand the complexities of Marlborough's life, so too did his writing of Marlborough help Churchill master the arts of military strategy and diplomacy. Listen to all four volumes here. Members Reviews: Long, but what a story! The Duke of M lived and lead in the middle of fascinating times. Well written, and well-spiced with the author's own point of view. Never ducks a controversy and had strong views. If you are looking for even-handed, this is not. But what fun! A commitment to undertake, but well worth it! This book is a slow burning kettle of surprises that ultimately leaves the reader satisfied. I originally selected it in order to get to know the military situation during the War of Spanish Succession and the story of one of the great captains. The story hits the mark for those seeking military history but veers heavily into politics. At first this was off putting, but quickly becomes equally entertaining in its own right. Churchill again proves that he was a master of turning a phrase and authoring an entertaining history. WSC another one in my collection of WSC's audiobook. I enjoyed it very much. I am looking forward to the audible version of the World Crisis ---Churchillian buff... Awesome listen for history lovers Winston Churchill is one of my idols and if you love his writings you will not be disappointed in this book. It is very long, I invested about 2 months of commute times and yard work to get through this audio book, but it was well worth it. Marlborough is a fascinating historical figure and I very much enjoyed learning about this very important time in Englands history, highly recommended! truly remarkable work by Churchill take the time and you will be rewarded. This is not a well-known history for most Americans. But it is worth reflecting upon.

Hillary's America Audiobook by Dinesh D'Souza

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Dinesh D'Souza) — Mon, 18 Jul 2016 00:26:02 GMT
Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/30/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hillary's America Subtitle: The Secret History of the Democratic Party Author: Dinesh D'Souza Narrator: James Foster Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 07-18-16 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1285 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Dinesh D'Souza, author of the #1 New York Times bestseller America, is back with this darkly entertaining deconstruction of Hillary Clinton's flawed character and ideology. From her Alinskyite past to her hopes for America's progressive future, the presumptive Democratic nominee is revealed to be little more than a political gangster intent on controlling the nation's wealth. D'Souza chronicles the sleazy ascent of the Clintons and makes clear what some voters have long suspected: that Hillary is far more dangerous and corrupt than Bill ever was. Members Reviews: We live in a crazy time Half of America is "grieving" right now, and the other half is relieved. I didn't want to vote for Hillary or Donald, but (don't hate me for this) I think we dodged a bullet. Only time will tell for sure, but at least we have a chance to Make America Great Again . . . I think our choice was 1. vote one way and we know for sure we are in trouble, 2. vote the other way and at least there is a chance. That is the way I saw it. It seems to be the way many others saw it. If you are still "grieving", read D'Souza's book. It may give you a little comfort. Eye opener, be informed or be enslaved. This book is a great history lesson on the political powers of America. I enjoyed the narration and story of how we arrived at this point in our nation's story. This book shows much of what we have been taught about the political parties is a lie. It is time for the people to exercise our power to choose and take back our country that is being stolen before our very eyes. We will soon lose our country and everything we possess or produce will be taken from us and appropriated by our corrupt government if nothing is done to stop the crooks in power. Listen this book to gain insight into the direction the democratic party is taking us. You will appreciate what you learn and will make more informed decisions. Your vote is powerful, use it for the good of this country and preserve this freedom for generations to come. Required reading for every American voter Facts get in the way of the progressive narrative. Two generations of MSM and educational "brainwashing" need to be shown the truth about the real racists and thieves that populate the democrat party. Hillary and Bill should never, ever, get near the White House. Absolutely the Best Book from Dinesh D'Souza Where does Hillary's America rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? An interesting and thorough history of the racism of the Democratic party. The future of the USA is very bleak if Hitlery Clinton wins. This was a fantastic book. I learned so much. Even though it is non-fiction, I could not put it down until the last page. Brilliance on every page. Outstanding Where does Hillary's America rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? Clearly Democrats will call this propaganda, but if it is the truth, is it really propaganda? If people would just open their eyes and minds to how demonic the history of the Democrat Party is, and how corrupt the Clinton's are, and will likely continue to be, our country would be so much better off.

Profiles in Courage Audiobook by John F. Kennedy

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (John F. Kennedy) — Tue, 09 Aug 2016 20:51:14 GMT
Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/30/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Profiles in Courage Author: John F. Kennedy Narrator: John F. Kennedy Jr., Caroline Kennedy Format: Abridged Length: 3 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 08-09-16 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 555 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: "This is a book about that most admirable of human virtues - courage. 'Grace under pressure', Ernest Hemingway defined it. And these are the stories of the pressures experienced by eight United States senators and the grace with which they endured them." (John F. Kennedy) During 1954-1955, John F. Kennedy, then a US senator, chose eight of his historical colleagues to profile for their acts of astounding integrity in the face of overwhelming opposition. These heroes include John Quincy Adams, Daniel Webster, Thomas Hart Benton, and Robert A. Taft. Awarded the Pulitzer Prize in 1957, Profiles in Courage - now reissued, featuring a new introduction by Caroline Kennedy as well as Robert Kennedy's foreword written for the memorial edition of the volume in 1964 - resounds with timeless lessons on the most cherished of virtues and is a powerful reminder of the strength of the human spirit. It is, as Robert Kennedy states in the foreword, "not just stories of the past but a hook of hope and confidence for the future. What happens to the country, to the world, depends on what we do with what others have left us". Members Reviews: Inspiring I read this book back in the 1960s. I saw this abridged audiobook on Audible and decided to use it for a review of the book. I normally do not like abridged books but I have found them useful as a quick review of a book I had read years ago and want to refresh my memory. This book was written in 1955 about the most admirable of human virtues -courage. The author provided a brief discussion of eight United States Senators in their moment of courage. JFK doesnt say that each act of courage was successful or even right. They acted and stood by their conscience belief of what was best for the country. I was most familiar with the story of John Quincy Adams, but the story of Thomas Hart Benton was unknown to me. The courage of Daniel Webster was remarkable, knowing the stand he took for the country would ruin his political career, but he did it anyway because he believed it was best for the country. The forward was by Carolyn Kennedy. The book won the 1957 Pulitzer Prize. The book was narrated by John F. Kennedy Jr. Inspiring history, mediocre writing. Feels dated. I wanted to love this. It was written by JFK, a hero to me. It was read by his son. And these days, there are too few courageous statesmen. The problem is that JFK is not a great writer. The people he writes about are worthy of praise, but his writing does not make them come alive. Biographies have gotten so good these days, many are page-turners. I loved Unger's recent bio of John Quincy Adams. Kennedy's portrait of him was so flat in comparison. While one can do more in a full book, the New Yorker has amazing portraits of similar length to the portraits in Profiles of Courage. If you want inspirational history, read the Unger book, or McCullough's John Adams or Truman. Or White's American Ulysses. As a narrator, John Kennedy Jr. was pretty good for a non-professional, but he was not as good as the pros. While I am glad that I listened to this, I found myself thinking more about the new FDR bio that I want to read. That said, I loved the concept behind Profiles of Courage - stories of politicians that put the good of the country first. Abridged I didn't realize this was abridged until after I finished the book.

Alexander the Great and the Macedonian Empire Audiobook by The Great Courses

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (The Great Courses) — Mon, 08 Jul 2013 17:47:17 GMT
Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/30/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Alexander the Great and the Macedonian Empire Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor Kenneth W. Harl Format: Original Recording Length: 18 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 531 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Alexander the Great - one of the most renowned figures in antiquity - has inspired everything from medieval romances to blockbuster movies, and military leaders from Julius Caesar to Napoleon to the U.S. general Norman Schwarzkopf. But who was this great king of Macedon? And why is he so legendary? Go beyond the myth and learn about the man who changed the face of the ancient world and laid the foundation for the great traditions of the Roman Empire - all in fewer than 12 years. These 36 spellbinding lectures take you deep inside the world of Alexander to witness the astonishing feats of military genius that made his name renowned for millennia after his death. Through this detailed portrait, you'll go beyond the legends and the myths to truly understand what made Alexander great. Along the way, several Alexanders emerge: the military general, Macedonian king, Persian emperor, Egyptian pharaoh, and leader of the Hellenic League. You learn about the many aspects of this extraordinary individual - his passions, extraordinary talents, and the training that helped mold his character. You'll learn how battles were fought and won in the ancient world and examine Alexander's great martial achievements within this larger military history. You'll also head onto the battlefield to analyze some of Alexander's greatest triumphs, including the Battle of the Granicus River and the Battle of the Hydaspes River. Alexander's empire did not survive beyond his lifetime, but his legacy has cast a long shadow on the history of the West. Join Professor Harl for this journey into the world of Alexander and see how the Western world - and, indeed, our world - still bear the marks of this legendary conqueror. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your My Library section along with the audio. Members Reviews: Alexander, the Man and the Legend Audiobooks focusing on one individual usually don't excite me, but this academic journey shows us Alexander as an extraordinary human being in extraordinary circumstances. Not a legend. Not godlike. That doesn't mean his story is any less exciting up close. Worth the buy. I give it 4 stars in Story because the professor takes so long explaining the world and Macedonia before Alexander's birth to set the stage. Excellent!!! Would you listen to Alexander the Great and the Macedonian Empire again? Why? A great story about one of the most amazing personalities ever. Who was your favorite character and why? Alexander comes across as one of a kind. Which scene was your favorite? Professor Harl depicts battles and sieges with pasion and precision. Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? I thoroughly enjoyed this audio book Professor knows his stuff I've been going down the list of everything Prof. Harl has from the Teaching Company. This guy is great! Love his encyclopedic knowledge, the random tidbits he inserts into his lectures, and his sense if humor. Really keeps me engaged even when covering more mundane chapters like taxation in Alexander's empire (ugh). Fully recommend. I now understand why there will never, ever be a Hollywood movie / story / whatever that could ever do Alexander justice. The scope of his story is far too large.

Augustus Audiobook by Adrian Goldsworthy

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Adrian Goldsworthy) — Tue, 26 Aug 2014 13:28:13 GMT
Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/30/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Augustus Subtitle: First Emperor of Rome Author: Adrian Goldsworthy Narrator: Derek Perkins Format: Unabridged Length: 18 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 08-26-14 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 510 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Caesar Augustus's story, one of the most riveting in western history, is filled with drama and contradiction, risky gambles and unexpected success. He began as a teenage warlord, whose only claim to power was as the heir of the murdered Julius Caesar. Mark Antony dubbed him "a boy who owes everything to a name," but in the years to come the youth outmaneuvered all the older and more experienced politicians and was the last man standing in 30 BC. Over the next half century, he reinvented himself as a servant of the state who gave Rome peace and stability, and created a new system of government-the Principate, or rule of an emperor. Adrian Goldsworthy pins down the man behind the myths: a consummate manipulator, propagandist, and showman, both generous and ruthless. Under Augustus's rule, the empire prospered, yet his success was never assured, and the events of his life unfolded with exciting unpredictability. Members Reviews: You know my name...say it. Given that he was the first Principate of the Res Public of Rome, setting the template for every emperor for the next 300 years, he became overshadowed in history by his grand-uncle and adoptive father Julius Caesar and by his less stable/more flamboyant heirs Caligula and Nero. Even Clau-Clau-Claudius had a book and tv series to himself where his grandfather looked foolish and dowdy. And that's why this book is good read- it's subject is a juicy enigmatic bio/historical specimen. He not only lived through Rome's tumultuous civil wars of the 1st century BC, he came out on top and kept himself there through a combination of wits and brutish force. Goldsworthy is a veteran Roman historian who knows the limitations and contradictions of his sources biases and his own subject's formidable propaganda machine so I think any reader should feel confident Augustus' story is given the widest breadth and most honest telling. An accomplishment for an author whose subject's identity and personality changed and transformed to fit his needs and ambitions: Gaius Octavius aka Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus aka Gaius Julius Caesar Divi Filius aka Imperator Caesar Divi Filius aka Imperator Caesar Divi Filius Augustus. These are not just frivolous name-changes, but serious agenda-setting strategem to maintain his power over the army, Senate and the people. His rise was ruthlessly bloody- leaving one of western civilization's greatest orators, Cicero, without his hands, his toungue...his life. He parlayed his victories over Antony and Cleopatra, and Sextus Pompey into triumph, his lucky adoption by "The Divine" Julius Caesar into his own legitimacy and authority, gathered the talented and competent to his inner circle and and ruled as a king without looking or seeming like one- which to traditional Roman aristocrats was the worst eptitath, REX! Anyone who listened to and liked Caesar: Life of a Colossus will dig this one too although some of the same territory is covered pretty heavily in Part One. Insightful Would you consider the audio edition of Augustus to be better than the print version? Yes! The printed version is good, but the narrator really brings the story to life. Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? I found odd similarities to modern life in the United States.

Bertie: A Life of Edward VII Audiobook by Jane Ridley

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jane Ridley) — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 15:38:07 GMT
Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/30/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Bertie: A Life of Edward VII Author: Jane Ridley Narrator: Carole Boyd Format: Unabridged Length: 22 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 09-11-12 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 246 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Entertaining and different, this is an enjoyable study of a flawed yet characterful Prince of Wales seen through the eyes of the women in his life. Edward Vll, who gave his name to the Edwardian Age and died in 1911, was King of England for the final 10 years of his life. He was 59 when at last he came to the throne. Known as Bertie, the eldest son of Victoria and Albert, he was bullied by both his parents. Although Bertie was heir to the throne, Victoria refused to give him any proper responsibilities, as a result of which he spent his time eating, betting, and womanising. Bertie's numerous mistresses included the society hostess Daisy Brook ('Babbling Brook'), Lillie Langtry and Alice Keppel. When Bertie finally became king, he did a good job, especially in foreign policy. This colourful book gives Bertie due credit, while painting a vivid portrait of the age in all its excess and eccentricity, hypocrisy and heartbreak. Members Reviews: I cried when I finished This is one of those books I couldn't bear to put down. The writing is brilliant, the performance perfection itself, and the story mesmerizing. Gossip, history, fun, and enlightenment are all here, and Carole Boyd is absolutely dazzling in her rendition, mastering flawless pronunciation in several languages and acting worthy of an award. I recommend this book to all who enjoy history, biography, and the theatre of the ear. cannot fault this audiobook I hesitate to use the word 'perfect', but I really can't fault this audiobook. This biography is as good as any I have read: informative and entertaining from start to finish, painstakingly researched, and beautifully written. At the end, I almost felt I had known Bertie and experienced some of the claustrophobia of the court, counter-balanced by the freedom which came with money and position at the top of the social ladder. It is expertly read by Carole Boyd who has just the right voice for this genre. Her voices for the various characters, her facility with accents, and correct pronunciation of foreign words and names are very impressive. Bertie, Ridley and Boyd - perfect combination. Impressive! Great book! It really leaves no unanswered questions about his life; it was so EXTREMELY thorough and well researched! Very impressive work. I would love to read a biography of George V written by the same author, it would feel like a natural continuation. Jolly Good Historical Read! Where does Bertie: A Life of Edward VII rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? I love the historical bits from the UK; their history totally out-swags the USA. I enjoy being able to relate to the modern fact that Bertie was Elizabeth II's Great Granddaddy. Though it is non-fiction the listening was among the best ever from Audible. What did you like best about this story? I liked that one views Victoria's reign from an altogether different perspective when focused on her son's point of view. Which character as performed by Carole Boyd was your favorite? I enjoyed the character of Bertie's wife Alexandra the best, but all the voices were wonderful - I guess I did not realized one person did all the parts. Nice! A charming pleasure-seeker who did the job his way The reign of King Edward VII ("Bertie" to his family) was expected to be a disappointment by most.

The Last Founding Father Audiobook by Harlow Giles Unger

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Harlow Giles Unger) — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 06:15:47 GMT
Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/30/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Last Founding Father Subtitle: James Monroe and a Nation's Call to Greatness Author: Harlow Giles Unger Narrator: Michael McConnohie Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 12-11-09 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 468 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: In this lively and compelling biography, Harlow Giles Unger reveals the dominant political figure of a generation. A fierce fighter in four critical Revolutionary War battles and a courageous survivor of Valley Forge and a near-fatal wound at the Battle of Trenton, James Monroe (1751 - 1831) went on to become America's first full-time politician, dedicating his life to securing America's national and international durability. Decorated by George Washington for his exploits as a soldier, Monroe became a congressman, a senator, U.S. minister to France and Britain, governor of Virginia, secretary of state, secretary of war, and finally America's fifth president. The country embraced Monroe's dreams of empire and elected him to two terms, the second time unanimously. Mentored by each of Americas first four presidents, Monroe was unquestionably the best prepared president in our history. Like David McCullough's John Adams and Jon Meacham's recent book on Andrew Jackson, this new biography of Monroe is both a solid listen and a stellar scholarship history in the grand tradition. Critic Reviews: "[A] cogent reexamination of a relatively neglected American icon...Unger makes a solid and cohesive argument for Monroe's importance in the early years of the United States....A worthy attempt to rescue Monroe from obscurity for a mainstream audience." ( Kirkus Reviews)"[A] well-written biography...Unger presents the fifth president as a man of independence and initiative rather than merely a disciple of Jefferson, Madison, and John Quincy Adams...Will appeal to a more popular audience, especially those who enjoy presidential history or studying the Founding Fathers. Historians and history students should read as well." ( Library Journal) Members Reviews: Readable, but more hero worship than history I am not a historian, but after having listened to several books about revolutionary era history and politics I found it difficult to listen to this one. Unger's Monroe almost never makes an error in judgement, is single-handedly responsible for America's post-Madison economic boom, and is heroic to all of his time. Even George Washington doesn't get this kind of hero worship - at least not in Chernow's "Washington, A Life". That said, as a work of hero worship it is engaging and well written, and well performed by McConnohie. If historical perspective and balance is not your goal you will likely enjoy listening to it. At the time I read it it was the only biography of Monroe on Audible so I can't suggest you to listen to a different one. However, if you're going to read it keep your skepticism on guard. Unbalanced Hero Worship This is by far the worst biography I have ever read, and I have read many. Right away in the Prologue when the author wrote "John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and James Madison were mere caretaker presidents who left the nation bankrupt...", I knew I was in for a one-sided hero-worship biography, and that is what I got. The author portrays Monroe as faultless and virtually everyone except Washington as bumbling and malicious fools.

Eleanor and Hick Audiobook by Susan Quinn

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Susan Quinn) — Tue, 27 Sep 2016 07:12:53 GMT
Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/30/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Eleanor and Hick Subtitle: The Love Affair That Shaped a First Lady Author: Susan Quinn Narrator: Kimberly Farr Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 09-27-16 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 234 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: A warm, intimate account of the love between Eleanor Roosevelt and reporter Lorena Hickok - a relationship that, over more than three decades, transformed both women's lives and empowered them to play significant roles in one of the most tumultuous periods in American history. In 1932, as her husband assumed the presidency, Eleanor Roosevelt entered the claustrophobic, duty-bound existence of the first lady with dread. By that time she had put her deep disappointment in her marriage behind her and developed an independent life - now threatened by the public role she would be forced to play. A lifeline came to her in the form of a feisty campaign reporter for the Associated Press: Lorena Hickok. Over the next 30 years, until Eleanor's death, the two women carried on an extraordinary relationship: They were, at different points, lovers, confidantes, professional advisors, and caring friends. They couldn't have been more different. Eleanor had been raised in one of the nation's most powerful political families and was introduced to society as a debutante before marrying her distant cousin, Franklin. Hick, as she was known, had grown up poor in rural South Dakota and worked as a servant girl after she escaped an abusive home, eventually becoming one of the most respected reporters at the AP. Her admiration drew the buttoned-up Eleanor out of her shell, and the two quickly fell in love. For the next 13 years, Hick had her own room at the White House, next door to the first lady. These fiercely compassionate women inspired each other to right the wrongs of the turbulent era in which they lived. During the Depression Hick reported from the nation's poorest areas for the WPA, and Eleanor used these reports to lobby her husband for New Deal programs. Hick encouraged Eleanor to turn their frequent letters into her popular and long-lasting syndicated column "My Day" and to befriend the female journalists who became her champions. When Eleanor's tenure as first lady ended with FDR's death, Hick pushed her to continue to use her popularity for good - advice Eleanor took by leading the UN's postwar Human Rights Commission. At every turn the bond these women shared was grounded in their determination to better their troubled world. Deeply researched and told with great warmth, Eleanor and Hick is a vivid portrait of love and a revealing look at how an unlikely romance influenced some of the most consequential years in American history. Members Reviews: An amazing story of amazing women making waves. I love history, especially the behind the scenes stories that time tends to shove deep into the background. i found this story of Eleanor Roosevelt and how she became the World's First Lady to be deeply interesting, somewhat bittersweet and rather engrossing with E.R. the human. The circle of those around her greatly augmented the passions and vigor of her exterior persona... and perhaps gave creedence to the person within. Was it an affair of the heart? Personally, thats between E.R. and Hick. But the passion that it inspired with everything they did for the common good is proof of their love for humanity. And that is the core of this story. Hick being left on a shelf for 20 years, now that is a true moral issue. Wonderful story, deeply engrossing. first lady great insight on the first lady and her lifestyle. narrative is wonderful.

Washington: A Life Audiobook by Ron Chernow

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ron Chernow) — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 21:51:31 GMT
Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/30/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Washington: A Life Author: Ron Chernow Narrator: Edward Herrmann Format: Abridged Length: 14 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 10-05-10 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 251 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: From National Book Award winner Ron Chernow, a landmark biography of George Washington. In Washington: A Life celebrated biographer Ron Chernow provides a richly nuanced portrait of the father of our nation. With a breadth and depth matched by no other one-volume life of Washington, this crisply paced narrative carries the listener through his troubled boyhood, his precocious feats in the French and Indian War, his creation of Mount Vernon, his heroic exploits with the Continental Army, his presiding over the Constitutional Convention, and his magnificent performance as America's first president. Despite the reverence his name inspires, Washington remains a lifeless waxwork for many Americans, worthy but dull. A laconic man of granite self-control, he often arouses more respect than affection. In this groundbreaking work, based on massive research, Chernow dashes forever the stereotype of a stolid, unemotional man. A strapping six feet, Washington was a celebrated horseman, elegant dancer, and tireless hunter, with a fiercely guarded emotional life. Chernow brings to vivid life a dashing, passionate man of fiery opinions and many moods. Probing his private life, he explores his fraught relationship with his crusty mother, his youthful infatuation with the married Sally Fairfax, and his often conflicted feelings toward his adopted children and grandchildren. He also provides a lavishly detailed portrait of his marriage to Martha and his complex behavior as a slave master. At the same time, Washington is an astute and surprising portrait of a canny political genius who knew how to inspire people. Not only did Washington gather around himself the foremost figures of the age, including James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, John Adams, and Thomas Jefferson, but he also brilliantly orchestrated their actions to shape the new federal government, define the separation of powers, and establish the office of the presidency. Critic Reviews: "Tenaciously researched...This new portrait offers a fresh sense of what a groundbreaking role Washington played, not only in physically embodying his new nation's leadership but also in interpreting how its newly articulated constitutional principles would be applied...deeply rewarding. ( New York Times) "Just as he resuscitated Alexander Hamilton in a heralded 2004 biography, Ron Chernow now resurrects Washington...[A] remarkable book." ( Entertainment Weekly) "Whether he's debunking the legend of Washington's wooden teeth (ivory that cracked and discolored over time) or the purely fictional tale of the cherry tree, the massive yet briskly paced Washington: A Life is a rollicking read, sure to redefine perceptions and correct assumptions." ( Kirkus Reviews) Members Reviews: Get the unabridged version! What did you love best about Washington: A Life? Chernow does a great job of telling Washington's story in a way that reads like a novel, instead of a biography. This account does a good job of detailing parts of Washington's life outside of the Revolutionary War, including his home life, details about his presidency, his treatment and feelings towards slaves, etc. Any additional comments? If you're thinking about purchasing the abridged version, I would recommend getting the unabridged version instead.

The Supreme Commander Audiobook by Stephen E. Ambrose

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Stephen E. Ambrose) — Tue, 18 Oct 2016 12:29:15 GMT
Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/30/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Supreme Commander Subtitle: The War Years of Dwight D. Eisenhower Author: Stephen E. Ambrose Narrator: Richard Ferrone Format: Unabridged Length: 32 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 10-18-16 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 216 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: In this classic portrait of Dwight D. Eisenhower the soldier, best-selling historian Stephen E. Ambrose examines the Allied commander's leadership during World War II. Ambrose brings Eisenhower's experience of the Second World War to life, showing in vivid detail how the general's skill as a diplomat and a military strategist contributed to Allied successes in North Africa and in Europe and established him as one of the greatest military leaders in the world. Ambrose, then the associate editor of the general's official papers, analyzes Eisenhower's difficult military decisions and his often complicated relationships with powerful personalities like Churchill, de Gaulle, Roosevelt, and Patton. This is the definitive account of Eisenhower's evolution as a military leader - from its dramatic beginnings through his time at the top post of Allied command. Critic Reviews: "Extraordinarily fascinating.... General Dwight Eisenhower comes remarkably alive." ( The New York Times Book Review) "Ambrose is that rare breed: an historian with true passion for his subjects." (Ken Burns) "Ambrose should be assigned a special, honored place among modern historians.... All of us who write or read history are in his debt." ( Fort Worth Star-Telegram) Members Reviews: If you love military history... this. Ambrose is simply amazing in his research and writing. Ferrone accomplished a phenomenal narration and brought this to life. Great writer, terrible reader What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you? A better reader What did you like best about this story? The depth of insight was entrancing. How did the narrator detract from the book? His gravely voice was really hard to endure. You didnt love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities? The writing itself was Ambrose superb Any additional comments? I would actually buy it again with another reader. Very Interesting of the politics of war The Supreme Commander is very well written and easy to listen to. What I found out listening to this book was all of the politics of WWll that Eisenhower had to deal with throughout the war, whether it was Roosevelt, Churchill, Stalin and all of the allied Generals, he had the patience of a saint or lots of ulcers. America was lucky to have this incredible man leading the allies to the greatest war of the 20th century. One thing I would recommend while listening is to look at Google Maps to get an idea of where the battles were taking place. Great character story from WW2 This book should be a Netflix or HBO show. They just do a great job telling the story of Eisenhower and all of the characters around him that shaped the war. I had just finished Nigel Hamilton's "Mantle of Command" and "Commander in Chief" before listening to this one and this is like the perfect companion book to go with those or vice versa. Those FDR books focus more on Roosevelt and Marshall's struggles with Churchill and the BCOS over policy, while "The Supreme Commander" deals more with all of the in the field problems that went into planning and carrying out all of the major campaigns in North Africa, Italy, France and Germany. It stays away from being overly tactical and does a nice job of focusing on the human element of these operations.

Team of Rivals Audiobook by Doris Kearns Goodwin

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Doris Kearns Goodwin) — Fri, 21 Oct 2005 09:57:09 GMT
Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/30/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Team of Rivals Subtitle: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln Author: Doris Kearns Goodwin Narrator: Doris Kearns Goodwin (introduction), Richard Thomas Format: Abridged Length: 9 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 10-21-05 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2376 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: On May 18, 1860, William H. Seward, Salmon P. Chase, Edward Bates, and Abraham Lincoln waited in their hometowns for the results from the Republican National Convention in Chicago. When Lincoln emerged as the victor, his rivals were dismayed and angry. Throughout the turbulent 1850s, each had energetically sought the presidency as the conflict over slavery was leading inexorably to secession and civil war. That Lincoln succeeded, Goodwin demonstrates, was the result of a character that had been forged by experiences that raised him above his more privileged and accomplished rivals. He won because he possessed an extraordinary ability to put himself in the place of other men, to experience what they were feeling, to understand their motives and desires. It was this capacity that enabled Lincoln as president to bring his disgruntled opponents together, create the most unusual cabinet in history, and marshal their talents to the task of preserving the Union and winning the war. We view the long, horrifying struggle from the vantage of the White House as Lincoln copes with incompetent generals, hostile congressmen, and his raucous cabinet. He overcomes these obstacles by winning the respect of his former competitors, and in the case of Seward, finds a loyal and crucial friend to see him through. This brilliant multiple biography is centered on Lincoln's mastery of men and how it shaped the most significant presidency in the nation's history. Critic Reviews: "The knowledge gained here about these three significant figures who well attended Lincoln gain for the reader an even keener appreciation of the rare individual that he was." (Publishers Weekly) "An elegant, incisive study of Lincoln and leading members of his cabinet that will appeal to experts as well as to those whose knowledge of Lincoln is an amalgam of high-school history and popular mythology." (The New York Times) Members Reviews: Excessively abridged If the focus, in the printed book, is on the team of rivals that Lincoln selected for his cabinet, that focus is almost entirely absent in this abridgement. It starts out promisingly, with some interesting material on the fight for the Republican nomination in 1860 -- we get fascinating glimpses into the men who would lose to Lincoln, then serve him in his cabinet. That's about 45 minutes ... From that point on, the audiobook is basically a decent overview of the course of the Civil War, with little insight into how these rivals influenced Lincoln's governance. If you haven't done much reading on the Civil War, this abridgement could serve as a good place to start. If, however, you were looking for an in-depth view of Lincoln's cabinet and its impact on his Presidency, you may want to wait for the unabridged version. On a side note: The narration was excellent throughout, apart form a brief intro by the author, who may have been caught on a bad day. Disappointing abridgement of a wonderful book I try to avoid abridged editions, but was so eager to "read" this one, that I got this version accidentally - and then realized that there isn't an unabridged one. The abridgement is neither seamless nor smooth - for example, stories of Lincoln's youth are referred to, but never told.

The Fiery Trial Audiobook by Eric Foner

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Eric Foner) — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 02:06:27 GMT
Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/30/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Fiery Trial Subtitle: Abraham Lincoln and American Slavery Author: Eric Foner Narrator: Norman Dietz Format: Unabridged Length: 18 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 10-05-10 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 232 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Pulitzer Prize, History, 2011 In this landmark work of deep scholarship and insight, Eric Foner gives us the definitive history of Abraham Lincoln and the end of slavery in America. Foner begins with Lincoln's youth in Indiana and Illinois and follows the trajectory of his career across an increasingly tense and shifting political terrain from Illinois to Washington, D.C. Although "naturally anti-slavery" for as long as he can remember, Lincoln scrupulously holds to the position that the Constitution protects the institution in the original slave states. But the political landscape is transformed in 1854 when the Kansas-Nebraska Act makes the expansion of slavery a national issue. A man of considered words and deliberate actions, Lincoln navigates the dynamic politics deftly, taking measured steps, often along a path forged by abolitionists and radicals in his party. Lincoln rises to leadership in the new Republican Party by calibrating his politics to the broadest possible antislavery coalition. As president of a divided nation and commander in chief at war, displaying a similar compound of pragmatism and principle, Lincoln finally embraces what he calls the Civil War's "fundamental and astounding" result: the immediate, uncompensated abolition of slavery and recognition of blacks as American citizens. Foner's Lincoln emerges as a leader, one whose greatness lies in his capacity for moral and political growth through real engagement with allies and critics alike. This powerful work will transform our understanding of the nation's greatest president and the issue that mattered most. Critic Reviews: "[A] searching portrait." ( Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: great book about slavery and lincoln You would be justified if you thought there are too many books about the Civil War & about Lincoln. I believe there are more books about Lincoln than there are about any figure in the western canon. So I looked askance at yet another one. Since I had read 2 other excellent volumes by Foner, including one I highly recommend about reconstruction, I took the dive. Foner has produced something unique here. He has followed the line of the history of antebellum racism and thought about slavery, in general, and Lincoln's thoughts and actions about it in particular. There may not be anything 100% new in the book, but the way it is all put in one place, chronologically and with ample evidence, is what makes it a valuable addition to history. Lincoln was both a man of his time and a professional politician. That has to be the starting point for any discussion of his views and actions about slavery in the United States. As Foner makes clear, Lincoln always had an abhorrence of slavery and unpaid servitude in general. Which does not mean he was not a racist by our 21st century standards. Lincoln was not the most anti-slavery man, or politician of his time ... had he been so, we would not know his name today, because he never could have become so prominent in politics nor become president. Foner's accomplishment is to show how Lincoln's views changed over his career.

Why We Can't Wait Audiobook by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Dorothy Cotton - introduction

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.) — Tue, 09 Jan 2018 03:55:06 GMT
Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/30/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Why We Can't Wait Author: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Dorothy Cotton - introduction Narrator: J. D. Jackson Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 01-09-18 Publisher: Beacon Press Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Dr. King's best-selling account of the civil rights movement in Birmingham during the spring and summer of 1963 On April 16, 1963, as the violent events of the Birmingham campaign unfolded in the city's streets, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., composed a letter from his prison cell in response to local religious leaders' criticism of the campaign. The resulting piece of extraordinary protest writing, "Letter from Birmingham Jail", was widely circulated and published in numerous periodicals. After the conclusion of the campaign and the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom in 1963, King further developed the ideas introduced in the letter in Why We Can't Wait, which tells the story of African-American activism in the spring and summer of 1963. During this time, Birmingham, Alabama, was perhaps the most racially segregated city in the United States, but the campaign launched by King, Fred Shuttlesworth, and others demonstrated to the world the power of nonviolent direct action. Often applauded as King's most incisive and eloquent book, Why We Can't Wait recounts the Birmingham campaign in vivid detail, while underscoring why 1963 was such a crucial year for the civil rights movement. Disappointed by the slow pace of school desegregation and civil rights legislation, King observed that by 1963 - during which the country celebrated the 100th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation - Asia and Africa were "moving with jetlike speed toward gaining political independence but we still creep at a horse-and-buggy pace." King examines the history of the civil rights struggle, noting tasks that future generations must accomplish to bring about full equality, and asserts that African Americans have already waited over three centuries for civil rights and that it is time to be proactive: "For years now, I have heard the word 'Wait!' It rings in the ear of every Negro with piercing familiarity. This 'Wait' has almost always meant 'Never.' We must come to see, with one of our distinguished jurists, that 'justice too long delayed is justice denied.'" Members Reviews: YOU NEED TO READ THIS BOOK NOW! This book will expose and explain all of American history that is deliberately being withheld from school curriculum. If you read this book you will suddenly become aware of why modern day society has reached its epidemic levels. This book will thrust you into activism. Dr. King was an intellectual far beyond his years. We have to be concerned with all humanity. My life is changed forever after reading this book! A Classic in the Best Sense 100 years from now this book will be more important than it is now "50 years" after Dr. King wrote it. White liberals, including white Christians, still "don't get it" and need to reflect on the deep, deep sense of injustice underlying all Dr. King says, and had earlier summarized in his "Letter from a Birmingham Jail" (appended).

Here I Stand Audiobook by Roland H. Bainton

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Roland H. Bainton) — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 23:41:31 GMT
Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/30/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Here I Stand Subtitle: A Life of Martin Luther Author: Roland H. Bainton Narrator: Tom Weiner Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 01-11-12 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 333 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: I cannot and will not recant!Here I stand. This authoritative and inspiring story paints a vivid portrait of the crusader who spearheaded the Reformation. Considered one of the most readable biographies of Martin Luther, this volume looks at the German religious reformer and his influence on Western civilization. Martin Luther entered a monastery as a youth and as a man shattered the structure of the medieval church, speaking out against the corrupt religious practices of the time. His demand that the authority for doctrine and practice be scriptures, rather than popes or councils, echoed around the world and ignited the great Reformation. Accused of heresy and threatened with excommunication and death, Luther maintained his bold stand and refused to recant. In his crusade to eliminate religious abuses, he did more than any other man to establish the Protestant faith. With sound historical scholarship and penetrating insight, Roland Bainton examines Luthers widespread influence. He re-creates the spiritual setting of the sixteenth century, showing Luthers place within it and influence upon it. Here I Stand dramatically brings to life Martin Luther, the great reformer. Roland H. Bainton (18941984), a specialist in Reformation history, was for forty-two years Titus Street Professor of Ecclesiastical History at Yale, and he continued writing well into his twenty years of retirement. He wore his scholarship lightly and had a lively, readable style. His most popular book, Here I Stand, sold more than a million copies. Critic Reviews: Easily the most readable Luther biography in English. ( Time) Members Reviews: An Excellent Book and Biography!!! Would you consider the audio edition of Here I Stand to be better than the print version? I loved the book so much I purchased a hard copy after I finished reading it. There are many wonderful period illustrations in the book version, which you do not see in the audio. Also, I think the print version is better in that sense that few renderings perfectly capture the spirit and voice of an author. Sometimes it was also a little difficult to determine where Martin Luther's quotes began and ended and where it was the words of the author. That being said, this is an excellent alternative for those who don't have the time to sit down read a larger volume, like myself! I would highly recommend it in its audio form. Who was your favorite character and why? Martin Luther! The book was about him of course. The author also takes the time to highlight many other important and relevant characters to the life of Martin Luther. Which scene was your favorite? The author does a masterful job of tracing the life of Martin Luther in a chronological fashion from birth to death, while also taking meaningful excursions to sample his writings and thought, as well as considering his historical setting. I really appreciated how he took the time to provide substantial, digestible quotes from Martin Luther's works. This gave you a real feel for and impression of the man himself from a direct source and was a great complement to the author's own narrative. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? I was pretty well captivated by this book, considering it was a biography. I always looked forward to listening to it on the way to work.

FDR Audiobook by Jean Edward Smith

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jean Edward Smith) — Mon, 30 Apr 2007 01:31:01 GMT
Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/30/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: FDR Author: Jean Edward Smith Narrator: Marc Cashman Format: Unabridged Length: 32 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 04-30-07 Publisher: Books on Tape Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 569 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: This is a portrait painted in broad strokes and fine details. We see how Roosevelt's restless energy, fierce intellect, personal magnetism, and ability to project effortless grace permitted him to master countless challenges throughout his life. Smith recounts FDR's personal battles and also tackles head-on and in depth the numerous failures and miscues of Roosevelt's political career. Summing up Roosevelt's legacy, Smith gives us the clearest picture yet of how this quintessential Knickerbocker aristocrat became the common man's president. The result is a powerful account that adds fresh perspectives and draws profound conclusions about a man whose story is widely known but not well understood. Written for the general reader and scholars alike, FDR is a stunning biography in every way worthy of its subject. Critic Reviews: "A magisterial biography...the author's eloquent synthesis of FDR's complex and compelling life is remarkably executed and a joy to read." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: wow- Awesome. You know its a good book when you a) wish it were not over and b) feel like you lost a personal aquaintance at the end of the biography and c) feel like re-reading(listening) again. I thought this was an oustanding biography, rapidly moving and insightful into both the character and facts about FDR. The author does inject his perspective or opinion clearly in some areas, for instance about the Yalta conference, he clearly puts in many references that indicate that he does not believe FDR was impaired at that time. My only regret is that the biography ends right at his death, with no retrospective summary of what the author thought FDR meant or what he thought his strnegths and weaknesses were, including any thoughts on the downstream consequences of his actions. In addition, the narration is outstanding, extremely well paced and inflected. As good as any download I have listened to. Excellent Bio Not the best political biography I have ever read but certainly in the excellent category. Just enough facts without getting into the mind-numbing details that a McCulloch or Caro biography can. I always rate the book and the reader/production since there are some readers and some productions that can ruin the book as an audiobook. This reader was fine and there was not a lot of unnecessary music etc. Interesting but flawed Mr Smith has written an extremely interesting biography of FDR and, in reading it I have learned things I had not seen in other books. He writes very well and I consider this to be a valuable addition to the other books I have about FDR and the period from 1932 through 1945. I would have liked to have been able to give this book 5 stars but found, to my disappointment, that the book seemed to be missing the objectivity that 60+ years after the events should have imparted. Many events derogatory to FDR were left out and a fair number of statements were made that seem, at best, to be questionable to me. Franklin Roosevelt was, in my view, a great President and almost alone among leaders in this country understood the danger posed by Nazi Germany to the Western World and civilization as we in the US understand it. He withstood the waves of isolationism and made plans to help Great Britain when she stood completely alone. This alone, in my view, is enough to elevate him to the status of a great President even without his efforts to overcome the great depression.

We Two Audiobook by Gillian Gill

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Gillian Gill) — Tue, 19 May 2009 04:02:13 GMT
Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/30/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: We Two Subtitle: Victoria and Albert: Rulers, Partners, Rivals Author: Gillian Gill Narrator: Rosalyn Landor Format: Unabridged Length: 18 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 05-19-09 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 211 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Now renowned chronicler Gillian Gill turns this familiar story on its head, revealing a strong, feisty queen and a brilliant, fragile prince working together to build a family based on support, trust, and fidelity, qualities neither had seen much of as children. The love affair that emerges is far more captivating, complex, and relevant than that depicted in any previous account. The epic relationship began poorly. The cousins first met as teenagers for a few brief, awkward, chaperoned weeks in 1836. At 17, charming rather than beautiful, Victoria already showed signs of wanting her own way. Albert, the boy who had been groomed for her since birth, was chubby, self-absorbed, and showed no interest in girls, let alone this princess. So when they met again in 1839 as queen and presumed prince-consort-to-be, neither had particularly high hopes. But the queen was delighted to discover a grown man, refined, accomplished, and whiskered. "Albert is beautiful!" Victoria wrote, and she proposed just three days later. As Gill reveals, Victoria and Albert entered their marriage longing for intimate companionship, yet each was determined to be the ruler. This dynamic would continue through the years, with each spouse, headstrong and impassioned, eager to lead the marriage on his or her own terms. For two decades, Victoria and Albert engaged in a very public contest for dominance. Members Reviews: I found it extremely moving. I really enjoyed this one. Rosalynn Landor is one of my favorite narrators and this title was really worthy of her. Gillian Gill manages to create a picture of Victoria and Albert that I had never seen. She provides us the portrait of a marriage between two people, not between an icon of queenly dignity and her idolized mate. I actually cried a little when Albert died. That's pretty rare for me with historical non-fiction. Honest account of mythical marriage This book gives an accurate view of the ups and downs in the Queen's marriage and an alarming view of the ambition and power the Prince wrested from the Queen. It is possibly a blessing that his life was cut short as he was determined to change England to suit his German ambitions. I was disappointed in Victoria's lack of interest in her position and what a contrast to our present Queen who has been a true monarch with unfailing loyalty and dedication. Intriguing This was an intriguing bio of one of the most powerful and influential British queens. I particularly liked how the author treated Albert/Victoria and their relationship. This was a wonderful and entertaining book. I recommend to all. Fascinating Subjects Gillian Gill's very well written chronicle of the personal, domestic lives of Albert and Victoria, of English society in the mid-19th century, and of European states at the time, had me completely engrossed. The material was delightfully presented and the narrator's voice a perfect match for the text. I learned so much about the period while being so thoroughly entertained. Royal love story Would you listen to We Two again? Why? This is a very detailed account of the relationship between Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. The book proves, once again, that life can be just as fascinating as fiction. The book is very well researched and it brings the historical figures to life without idealizing them (or vilifying them).

Lyndon Johnson and the American Dream Audiobook by Doris Kearns Goodwin

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Doris Kearns Goodwin) — Tue, 18 Oct 2016 03:25:17 GMT
Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/30/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Lyndon Johnson and the American Dream Subtitle: The Most Revealing Portrait of a President and Presidential Power Ever Written Author: Doris Kearns Goodwin Narrator: Gabra Zackman, Jim Frangione Format: Unabridged Length: 17 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 10-18-16 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 173 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Doris Kearns Goodwin's classic life of Lyndon Johnson, who presided over the Great Society, the Vietnam War, and other defining moments in the tumultuous 1960s, is a monument in political biography. From the moment the author, then a young woman from Harvard, first encountered President Johnson at a White House dance in the spring of 1967, she became fascinated by the man - his character, his enormous energy and drive, and his manner of wielding these gifts in an endless pursuit of power. As a member of his White House staff, she soon became his personal confidante, and in the years before his death he revealed himself to her as he did to no other. Widely praised and enormously popular, Lyndon Johnson and the American Dream is a work of biography like few others. With uncanny insight and a richly engrossing style, the author renders LBJ in all his vibrant, conflicted humanity. Members Reviews: Unfortunately simple slant. Ms. Goodwin is a wonderful writer. This book suffers from her viewing the life of LBJ through a purely psychological lens. I simply couldn't listen very long because everything discussed was related back to LBJ's need for acceptance, based (in the author's view) on his early yearning for his mother's love. For those interested in this very interesting man, take the time to read Robert Caro's four volumes. Not her best I have enjoyed Ms. Goodwin's books, but this one was disappointing--surprising since she worked with President Johnson during and after his White House years. The writing seems unedited, and wanders off into speculative psychology and narratives about the political system in general. It certainly does not live up to its superlative subtitle, nor does it directly address Johnson's role in shaping the American Dream. Psychological, could be more historical Intelligent read but if you lived the era, you'd want more about the surrounding people Excellent life story I chose this book because of the author. She does a great job. She was also close to LBJ in a way she could really know him. I read ladybird Johnson's book on the White House years. It was good to compare the two. Disappointing for a DKG book This book wasnt for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more? I love DKG. I just finished listening to 'The Bully Pullpit' and gave that book an awesome review. Over the years I have read nearly all of her stuff, and she remains one of my favorite historians. But the tone and format of this book are significantly different than her other works. I suspect this is because she knew the subject personally, and most of the book is constructed from her personal interviews with LBJ.Basically, the book is a plain chronology of his life from birth onwards. It is a retelling of his stories as provided to the author. It includes some of DKG's reflections on LBJ, but it is lacking the amazing diversions and tangents most of her work tackles. Usually you can read one of her books to learn about the subject, as well as the time period.