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If you do not want your audiobook to be in the podcast please send us an email to info@thebookvoice.com. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Health-Fitness/Perdere-Peso-24-Ore-Al-Giorno-Audiobook/B00R1MUBCM Ascolta questo libro audio completo gratuitamente su https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> Titolo: Perdere Peso 24 Ore Al Giorno Sottotitolo: Utilizza Il Tuo RMR per Perdere Peso Velocemente Autore: Joseph Correa (Nutrizionista dello Sport Certificato) Narratore: Willie Milan Formato: Unabridged Durata: 2 hrs and 1 min Lingua: Italiano Data di pubblicazione: 12-16-14 Editore: Correa Media Group Categoria: Health & Fitness, Workouts Riepilogo Editore: Perdere peso 24 ore al giorno: utilizza il tuo RMR per perdere peso velocemente ti insegnerà come incrementare il tuo RMR (tasso metabolico a riposo) per accelerare il tuo metabolismo e aiutarti a cambiare il tuo corpo in meglio. Imparare come mantenersi al top della forma e raggiungere il tuo peso ideale attraverso un'alimentazione intelligente che ti permette di performare al meglio. Mangiare carboidrati complessi, proteine, e grassi naturali nella giusta quantità e percentuale come anche incrementare il tuo RMR ti renderà più veloce, più agile, e più resistente. Questo libro ti aiuterà a: Mangiando nel modo giusto e migliorando il modo in cui alimenti il tuo corpo ridurrai anche gli infortuni e sarai meno incline ad essi in futuro. L' essere troppo pesante o troppo esile sono due ragioni comuni che causano infortuni ed è la ragione principale per la quale molte persone hanno problemi nel sentirsi a proprio agio. Vengono spiegati nel dettaglio tre piani di alimentazione. Puoi scegliere qual'é il migliore per te in base alla tua condizione fisica generale. Uno dei primi cambiamenti notati dalle persone che hanno iniziato questo piano alimentare è la resistenza. Esse si sentono meno stanche e con più energia. Qualsiasi persona voglia essere nella migliore forma possibile di sempre ha bisogno di leggere questo libro e di iniziare a fare cambiamenti a lungo termine che li porteranno dove vogliono arrivare. Non importa dove sei ora o cosa stai facendo, puoi sempre migliorare te stesso. Joseph Correa è un nutrizionista dello sport certificato ed un atleta professionista. Please Note: This audiobook is in Italian. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Joseph Correa (Nutrizionista dello Sport Certificato)) Tue, 16 Dec 2014 04:22:47 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Health-Fitness/Perdere-Peso-24-Ore-Al-Giorno-Audiobook/B00R1MUBCM thebookvoice.com 02:01:00 no Ascolta questo titolo per intero gratuitamente su thebookvoice.com Ascolta questo libro audio completo gratuitamente su https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> Titolo: Perdere Peso 24 Ore Al Giorno Sottotitolo: Utilizza Il Tuo RMR per Perdere Peso Velocemente Autore: Joseph Correa (Nutrizionista dello Sport Certificato) Narratore: Willie Milan Formato: Unabridged Durata: 2 hrs and 1 min Lingua: Italiano Data di pubblicazione: 12-16-14 Editore: Correa Media Group Categoria: Health & Fitness, Workouts Riepilogo Editore: Perdere peso 24 ore al giorno: utilizza il tuo RMR per perdere peso velocemente ti insegnerà come incrementare il tuo RMR (tasso metabolico a riposo) per accelerare il tuo metabolismo e aiutarti a cambiare il tuo corpo in meglio. Imparare come mantenersi al top della forma e raggiungere il tuo peso ideale attraverso un'alimentazione intelligente che ti permette di performare al meglio. Mangiare carboidrati complessi, proteine, e grassi naturali nella giusta quantità e percentuale come anche incrementare il tuo RMR ti renderà più veloce, più agile, e più resistente. Questo libro ti aiuterà a: Mangiando nel modo giusto e migliorando il modo in cui alimenti il tuo corpo ridurrai anche gli infortuni e sarai meno incline ad essi in futuro. L' essere troppo pesante o troppo esile sono due ragioni comuni che causano infortuni ed è la ragione principale per la quale molte persone hanno problemi nel sentirsi a proprio agio. Vengono spiegati nel dettaglio tre piani di alimentazione. Puoi scegliere qual'é il migliore per te in base alla tua condizione fisica generale. Uno dei primi cambiamenti notati dalle persone che hanno iniziato questo piano alimentare è la resistenza. Esse si sentono meno stanche e con più energia. Qualsiasi persona voglia essere nella migliore forma possibile di sempre ha bisogno di leggere questo libro e di iniziare a fare cambiamenti a lungo termine che li porteranno dove vogliono arrivare. Non importa dove sei ora o cosa stai facendo, puoi sempre migliorare te stesso. Joseph Correa è un nutrizionista dello sport certificato ed un atleta professionista. Please Note: This audiobook is in Italian. Ascolta questo libro audio completo gratuitamente su https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> Titolo: Perdere Peso 24 Ore Al Giorno Sottotitolo: Utilizza Il Tuo RMR per Perdere Peso Velocemente Autore: Joseph Correa (Nutrizionista dello Sport Certificato) Narratore: Willie Milan Formato: Unabridged Durata: 2 hrs and 1 min Lingua: Italiano Data di pubblicazione: 12-16-14 Editore: Correa Media Group Categoria: Health & Fitness, Workouts Riepilogo Editore: Perdere peso 24 ore al giorno: utilizza il tuo RMR per perdere peso velocemente ti insegnerà come incrementare il tuo RMR (tasso metabolico a riposo) per accelerare il tuo metabolismo e aiutarti a cambiare il tuo corpo in meglio. Imparare come mantenersi al top della forma e raggiungere il tuo peso ideale attraverso un'alimentazione intelligente che ti permette di performare al meglio. Mangiare carboidrati complessi, proteine, e grassi naturali nella giusta quantità e percentuale come anche incrementare il tuo RMR ti renderà più veloce, più agile, e più resistente. Questo libro ti aiuterà a: Mangiando nel modo giusto e migliorando il modo in cui alimenti il tuo corpo ridurrai anche gli infortuni e sarai meno incline ad essi in futuro. L' essere troppo pesante o troppo esile sono due ragioni comuni che causano infortuni ed è la ragione principale per la quale molte persone hanno problemi nel sentirsi a proprio agio. Vengono spiegati nel dettaglio tre piani di alimentazione. Puoi scegliere qual'é il migliore per te in base alla tua condizione fisica generale. Uno dei primi cambiamenti notati dalle persone che hanno iniziato questo piano alimentare è la resistenza. Esse si sentono meno stanche e con più energia. Qualsiasi persona voglia essere nella migliore forma possibile di sempre ha bisogno di leggere questo libro e di iniziare a fare cambiamenti a lungo termine che li porteranno dove vogliono arrivare. Non importa dove sei ora o cosa stai facendo, puoi sempre migliorare te stesso. Joseph Correa è un nutrizionista dello sport certificato ed un atleta professionista. Please Note: This audiobook is in Italian. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Health-Fitness/La-Guida-Completa-Allalimentazione-Nel-Triathlon-Audiobook/B00QJ9PGB4 Ascolta questo libro audio completo gratuitamente su https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> Titolo: La Guida Completa All'alimentazione Nel Triathlon Sottotitolo: Massimizza Il Tuo Potenziale Autore: Joseph Correa (Nutrizionista dello Sport Certificato) Narratore: Willie Milan Formato: Unabridged Durata: 2 hrs and 1 min Lingua: Italiano Data di pubblicazione: 12-04-14 Editore: Correa Media Group Categoria: Health & Fitness, Workouts Riepilogo Editore: La Guida Completa all'Alimentazione nel Triathlon ti insegnerà come incrementare il tuo RMR (tasso metabolico a riposo) per accelerare il tuo metabolismo e aiutarti a cambiare il tuo corpo in meglio. Imparare come mantenersi al top della forma e raggiungere il tuo peso ideale attraverso un'alimentazione intelligente che ti permette di performare al meglio. Mangiare carboidrati complessi, proteine, e grassi naturali nella giusta quantità e percentuale come anche incrementare il tuo RMR ti renderà più veloce, più agile, e più resistente. Questo libro ti aiuterà a: Mangiando nel modo giusto e migliorando il modo in cui alimenti il tuo corpo ridurrai anche gli infortuni e sarai meno incline ad essi in futuro. L' essere troppo pesante o troppo esile sono due ragioni comuni che causano infortuni ed è la ragione principale per la quale molti atleti hanno problemi nel raggiungere la loro performance migliore. Vengono spiegati nel dettaglio tre piani di alimentazione. Puoi scegliere qual'é il migliore per te in base alla tua condizione fisica generale. Uno dei primi cambiamenti notati dalle persone che hanno iniziato questo piano alimentare è la resistenza. Esse si sentono meno stanche e con più energia. Qualsiasi atleta voglia essere nella migliore forma possibile di sempre ha bisogno di leggere questo libro e di iniziare a fare cambiamenti a lungo termine che li porteranno dove vogliono arrivare. Non importa dove sei ora o cosa stai facendo, puoi sempre migliorare te stesso. Mangia meglio per vincere di più! Joseph Correa è un nutrizionista dello sport certificato ed un atleta professionista. Please Note: This audiobook is in Italian. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Joseph Correa (Nutrizionista dello Sport Certificato)) Thu, 04 Dec 2014 00:36:35 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Health-Fitness/La-Guida-Completa-Allalimentazione-Nel-Triathlon-Audiobook/B00QJ9PGB4 thebookvoice.com 02:01:00 no Ascolta questo titolo per intero gratuitamente su thebookvoice.com Ascolta questo libro audio completo gratuitamente su https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> Titolo: La Guida Completa All'alimentazione Nel Triathlon Sottotitolo: Massimizza Il Tuo Potenziale Autore: Joseph Correa (Nutrizionista dello Sport Certificato) Narratore: Willie Milan Formato: Unabridged Durata: 2 hrs and 1 min Lingua: Italiano Data di pubblicazione: 12-04-14 Editore: Correa Media Group Categoria: Health & Fitness, Workouts Riepilogo Editore: La Guida Completa all'Alimentazione nel Triathlon ti insegnerà come incrementare il tuo RMR (tasso metabolico a riposo) per accelerare il tuo metabolismo e aiutarti a cambiare il tuo corpo in meglio. Imparare come mantenersi al top della forma e raggiungere il tuo peso ideale attraverso un'alimentazione intelligente che ti permette di performare al meglio. Mangiare carboidrati complessi, proteine, e grassi naturali nella giusta quantità e percentuale come anche incrementare il tuo RMR ti renderà più veloce, più agile, e più resistente. Questo libro ti aiuterà a: Mangiando nel modo giusto e migliorando il modo in cui alimenti il tuo corpo ridurrai anche gli infortuni e sarai meno incline ad essi in futuro. L' essere troppo pesante o troppo esile sono due ragioni comuni che causano infortuni ed è la ragione principale per la quale molti atleti hanno problemi nel raggiungere la loro performance migliore. Vengono spiegati nel dettaglio tre piani di alimentazione. Puoi scegliere qual'é il migliore per te in base alla tua condizione fisica generale. Uno dei primi cambiamenti notati dalle persone che hanno iniziato questo piano alimentare è la resistenza. Esse si sentono meno stanche e con più energia. Qualsiasi atleta voglia essere nella migliore forma possibile di sempre ha bisogno di leggere questo libro e di iniziare a fare cambiamenti a lungo termine che li porteranno dove vogliono arrivare. Non importa dove sei ora o cosa stai facendo, puoi sempre migliorare te stesso. Mangia meglio per vincere di più! Joseph Correa è un nutrizionista dello sport certificato ed un atleta professionista. Please Note: This audiobook is in Italian. Ascolta questo libro audio completo gratuitamente su https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> Titolo: La Guida Completa All'alimentazione Nel Triathlon Sottotitolo: Massimizza Il Tuo Potenziale Autore: Joseph Correa (Nutrizionista dello Sport Certificato) Narratore: Willie Milan Formato: Unabridged Durata: 2 hrs and 1 min Lingua: Italiano Data di pubblicazione: 12-04-14 Editore: Correa Media Group Categoria: Health & Fitness, Workouts Riepilogo Editore: La Guida Completa all'Alimentazione nel Triathlon ti insegnerà come incrementare il tuo RMR (tasso metabolico a riposo) per accelerare il tuo metabolismo e aiutarti a cambiare il tuo corpo in meglio. Imparare come mantenersi al top della forma e raggiungere il tuo peso ideale attraverso un'alimentazione intelligente che ti permette di performare al meglio. Mangiare carboidrati complessi, proteine, e grassi naturali nella giusta quantità e percentuale come anche incrementare il tuo RMR ti renderà più veloce, più agile, e più resistente. Questo libro ti aiuterà a: Mangiando nel modo giusto e migliorando il modo in cui alimenti il tuo corpo ridurrai anche gli infortuni e sarai meno incline ad essi in futuro. L' essere troppo pesante o troppo esile sono due ragioni comuni che causano infortuni ed è la ragione principale per la quale molti atleti hanno problemi nel raggiungere la loro performance migliore. Vengono spiegati nel dettaglio tre piani di alimentazione. Puoi scegliere qual'é il migliore per te in base alla tua condizione fisica generale. Uno dei primi cambiamenti notati dalle persone che hanno iniziato questo piano alimentare è la resistenza. Esse si sentono meno stanche e con più energia. Qualsiasi atleta voglia essere nella migliore forma possibile di sempre ha bisogno di leggere questo libro e di iniziare a fare cambiamenti a lungo termine che li porteranno dove vogliono arrivare. Non importa dove sei ora o cosa stai facendo, puoi sempre migliorare te stesso. Mangia meglio per vincere di più! Joseph Correa è un nutrizionista dello sport certificato ed un atleta professionista. Please Note: This audiobook is in Italian. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Health-Fitness/All-About-Fitness-Audiobook/B00QJAOYES Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: All About Fitness Author: James Sieger Narrator: Chelsea Lee Rock Format: Unabridged Length: 34 mins Language: English Release date: 12-04-14 Publisher: Alex Coffey Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Health & Fitness, Workouts Publisher's Summary: "Did you know fitness should be Way of Life?" In this amazing book you will discover the importance of the fitness industry and how it is designed to enhance the overall physical health. You will discover that it is a big industry and how medical and sports facilities have devoted themselves health and fitness. The importance of following strict diet and workout routines to achieve optimum result in terms of weight loss and building muscle is also emphasized. As you listen, you will discover expert advices and tips as it pertains to some effective ways in which you can keep your body fit and healthy. You will discover the Biochemistry of fitness and health. You will learn how you can increase strength, stamina and endurance. Your confidence will be boosted when you see your body becoming leaner and more toned. Your mind will open up and your concept of fitness and health will change! "Cheers to a healthier Lifestyle!" Here Is A Preview Of What You'll Learn... biacuaduc@gmail.com (James Sieger) Thu, 04 Dec 2014 03:05:29 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Health-Fitness/All-About-Fitness-Audiobook/B00QJAOYES thebookvoice.com 00:34:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: All About Fitness Author: James Sieger Narrator: Chelsea Lee Rock Format: Unabridged Length: 34 mins Language: English Release date: 12-04-14 Publisher: Alex Coffey Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Health & Fitness, Workouts Publisher's Summary: "Did you know fitness should be Way of Life?" In this amazing book you will discover the importance of the fitness industry and how it is designed to enhance the overall physical health. You will discover that it is a big industry and how medical and sports facilities have devoted themselves health and fitness. The importance of following strict diet and workout routines to achieve optimum result in terms of weight loss and building muscle is also emphasized. As you listen, you will discover expert advices and tips as it pertains to some effective ways in which you can keep your body fit and healthy. You will discover the Biochemistry of fitness and health. You will learn how you can increase strength, stamina and endurance. Your confidence will be boosted when you see your body becoming leaner and more toned. Your mind will open up and your concept of fitness and health will change! "Cheers to a healthier Lifestyle!" Here Is A Preview Of What You'll Learn... Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: All About Fitness Author: James Sieger Narrator: Chelsea Lee Rock Format: Unabridged Length: 34 mins Language: English Release date: 12-04-14 Publisher: Alex Coffey Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Health & Fitness, Workouts Publisher's Summary: "Did you know fitness should be Way of Life?" In this amazing book you will discover the importance of the fitness industry and how it is designed to enhance the overall physical health. You will discover that it is a big industry and how medical and sports facilities have devoted themselves health and fitness. The importance of following strict diet and workout routines to achieve optimum result in terms of weight loss and building muscle is also emphasized. As you listen, you will discover expert advices and tips as it pertains to some effective ways in which you can keep your body fit and healthy. You will discover the Biochemistry of fitness and health. You will learn how you can increase strength, stamina and endurance. Your confidence will be boosted when you see your body becoming leaner and more toned. Your mind will open up and your concept of fitness and health will change! "Cheers to a healthier Lifestyle!" Here Is A Preview Of What You'll Learn... Members Reviews: I really liked this book because I found it very insightful and ... I really liked this book because I found it very insightful and it wasn't pushy or boring. It was more of a story with facts and I liked that! I was thinking of maybe even giving this as a gift to some of my clients for Christmas, it's a great gift book! https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Health-Fitness/Pleine-Vie-Decembre-2014-Audiobook/B00QFNQGM2 Écoutez ce livre audio dans son intégralité gratuitement sur https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> Titre: Pleine Vie, Décembre 2014 Auteur: divers auteurs Narrateur: Christophe Artous, Patrick Basselier, Géraldine Brandao, Yolande Brun, Valérie Lecat Format: Unabridged Durée: 3 hrs and 58 mins Langue: Français Date de publication: 12-01-14 Éditeur: Esope Editions Genres: Health & Fitness, Workouts Résumé de l'éditeur: ACTUS C'EST LA VIE BIEN CHEZ MOI EVASION DROITS MAXI-FICHES BIEN ETRE ET SANTE LOISIRS ©2014 Mondadori (P)2014 Esope Editions biacuaduc@gmail.com (divers auteurs) Mon, 01 Dec 2014 07:01:37 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Health-Fitness/Pleine-Vie-Decembre-2014-Audiobook/B00QFNQGM2 thebookvoice.com 03:58:00 no Écoutez gratuitement ce titre en entier sur thebookvoice.com Écoutez ce livre audio dans son intégralité gratuitement sur https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> Titre: Pleine Vie, Décembre 2014 Auteur: divers auteurs Narrateur: Christophe Artous, Patrick Basselier, Géraldine Brandao, Yolande Brun, Valérie Lecat Format: Unabridged Durée: 3 hrs and 58 mins Langue: Français Date de publication: 12-01-14 Éditeur: Esope Editions Genres: Health & Fitness, Workouts Résumé de l'éditeur: ACTUS C'EST LA VIE BIEN CHEZ MOI EVASION DROITS MAXI-FICHES BIEN ETRE ET SANTE LOISIRS ©2014 Mondadori (P)2014 Esope Editions Écoutez ce livre audio dans son intégralité gratuitement sur https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> Titre: Pleine Vie, Décembre 2014 Auteur: divers auteurs Narrateur: Christophe Artous, Patrick Basselier, Géraldine Brandao, Yolande Brun, Valérie Lecat Format: Unabridged Durée: 3 hrs and 58 mins Langue: Français Date de publication: 12-01-14 Éditeur: Esope Editions Genres: Health & Fitness, Workouts Résumé de l'éditeur: ACTUS C'EST LA VIE BIEN CHEZ MOI EVASION DROITS MAXI-FICHES BIEN ETRE ET SANTE LOISIRS ©2014 Mondadori (P)2014 Esope Editions https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Health-Fitness/Pleine-Vie-Janvier-2014-Audiobook/B00PCMBPQ4 Écoutez ce livre audio dans son intégralité gratuitement sur https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> Titre: Pleine Vie, Janvier 2014 Auteur: divers auteurs Narrateur: Christophe Artous, Patrick Basselier, Géraldine Brandao, Yolande Brun, Valérie Lecat, Glwadys Lemarchand Format: Unabridged Durée: 4 hrs and 31 mins Langue: Français Date de publication: 11-07-14 Éditeur: Esope Editions Genres: Health & Fitness, Workouts Résumé de l'éditeur: ACTUS C'EST LA VIE ! BIEN CHEZ MOI EVASION DROITS MAXI-FICHES BIEN ETRE - SANTE ©2014 Mondadori (P)2014 Esope Editions biacuaduc@gmail.com (divers auteurs) Fri, 07 Nov 2014 19:30:14 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Health-Fitness/Pleine-Vie-Janvier-2014-Audiobook/B00PCMBPQ4 thebookvoice.com 04:31:00 no Écoutez gratuitement ce titre en entier sur thebookvoice.com Écoutez ce livre audio dans son intégralité gratuitement sur https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> Titre: Pleine Vie, Janvier 2014 Auteur: divers auteurs Narrateur: Christophe Artous, Patrick Basselier, Géraldine Brandao, Yolande Brun, Valérie Lecat, Glwadys Lemarchand Format: Unabridged Durée: 4 hrs and 31 mins Langue: Français Date de publication: 11-07-14 Éditeur: Esope Editions Genres: Health & Fitness, Workouts Résumé de l'éditeur: ACTUS C'EST LA VIE ! BIEN CHEZ MOI EVASION DROITS MAXI-FICHES BIEN ETRE - SANTE ©2014 Mondadori (P)2014 Esope Editions Écoutez ce livre audio dans son intégralité gratuitement sur https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> Titre: Pleine Vie, Janvier 2014 Auteur: divers auteurs Narrateur: Christophe Artous, Patrick Basselier, Géraldine Brandao, Yolande Brun, Valérie Lecat, Glwadys Lemarchand Format: Unabridged Durée: 4 hrs and 31 mins Langue: Français Date de publication: 11-07-14 Éditeur: Esope Editions Genres: Health & Fitness, Workouts Résumé de l'éditeur: ACTUS C'EST LA VIE ! BIEN CHEZ MOI EVASION DROITS MAXI-FICHES BIEN ETRE - SANTE ©2014 Mondadori (P)2014 Esope Editions https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Health-Fitness/Pleine-Vie-Fevrier-2014-Audiobook/B00PCMBLIQ Écoutez ce livre audio dans son intégralité gratuitement sur https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> Titre: Pleine Vie, Février 2014 Auteur: divers auteurs Narrateur: Christophe Artous, Patrick Basselier, Géraldine Brandao, Yolande Brun, Valérie Lecat, Glwadys Lemarchand Format: Unabridged Durée: 4 hrs and 20 mins Langue: Français Date de publication: 11-07-14 Éditeur: Esope Editions Genres: Health & Fitness, Workouts Résumé de l'éditeur: ACTUS C'EST LA VIE ! CUISINE EVASION DROITS MAXI-FICHES BIEN ETRE - SANTE ©2014 Mondadori (P)2014 Esope Editions biacuaduc@gmail.com (divers auteurs) Fri, 07 Nov 2014 02:41:07 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Health-Fitness/Pleine-Vie-Fevrier-2014-Audiobook/B00PCMBLIQ thebookvoice.com 04:20:00 no Écoutez gratuitement ce titre en entier sur thebookvoice.com Écoutez ce livre audio dans son intégralité gratuitement sur https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> Titre: Pleine Vie, Février 2014 Auteur: divers auteurs Narrateur: Christophe Artous, Patrick Basselier, Géraldine Brandao, Yolande Brun, Valérie Lecat, Glwadys Lemarchand Format: Unabridged Durée: 4 hrs and 20 mins Langue: Français Date de publication: 11-07-14 Éditeur: Esope Editions Genres: Health & Fitness, Workouts Résumé de l'éditeur: ACTUS C'EST LA VIE ! CUISINE EVASION DROITS MAXI-FICHES BIEN ETRE - SANTE ©2014 Mondadori (P)2014 Esope Editions Écoutez ce livre audio dans son intégralité gratuitement sur https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> Titre: Pleine Vie, Février 2014 Auteur: divers auteurs Narrateur: Christophe Artous, Patrick Basselier, Géraldine Brandao, Yolande Brun, Valérie Lecat, Glwadys Lemarchand Format: Unabridged Durée: 4 hrs and 20 mins Langue: Français Date de publication: 11-07-14 Éditeur: Esope Editions Genres: Health & Fitness, Workouts Résumé de l'éditeur: ACTUS C'EST LA VIE ! CUISINE EVASION DROITS MAXI-FICHES BIEN ETRE - SANTE ©2014 Mondadori (P)2014 Esope Editions https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Health-Fitness/Pleine-Vie-Mars-2014-Audiobook/B00PCMBJ8S Écoutez ce livre audio dans son intégralité gratuitement sur https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> Titre: Pleine Vie, Mars 2014 Auteur: divers auteurs Narrateur: Christophe Artous, Patrick Basselier, Géraldine Brandao, Yolande Brun, Valérie Lecat, Glwadys Lemarchand Format: Unabridged Durée: 4 hrs and 45 mins Langue: Français Date de publication: 11-07-14 Éditeur: Esope Editions Genres: Health & Fitness, Workouts Résumé de l'éditeur: ACTUS C'EST LA VIE ! BIEN CHEZ MOI CUISINE EVASION DROITS MAXI-FICHES BIEN ETRE - SANTE ©2014 Mondadori (P)2014 Esope Editions biacuaduc@gmail.com (divers auteurs) Fri, 07 Nov 2014 09:52:22 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Health-Fitness/Pleine-Vie-Mars-2014-Audiobook/B00PCMBJ8S thebookvoice.com 04:45:00 no Écoutez gratuitement ce titre en entier sur thebookvoice.com Écoutez ce livre audio dans son intégralité gratuitement sur https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> Titre: Pleine Vie, Mars 2014 Auteur: divers auteurs Narrateur: Christophe Artous, Patrick Basselier, Géraldine Brandao, Yolande Brun, Valérie Lecat, Glwadys Lemarchand Format: Unabridged Durée: 4 hrs and 45 mins Langue: Français Date de publication: 11-07-14 Éditeur: Esope Editions Genres: Health & Fitness, Workouts Résumé de l'éditeur: ACTUS C'EST LA VIE ! BIEN CHEZ MOI CUISINE EVASION DROITS MAXI-FICHES BIEN ETRE - SANTE ©2014 Mondadori (P)2014 Esope Editions Écoutez ce livre audio dans son intégralité gratuitement sur https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> Titre: Pleine Vie, Mars 2014 Auteur: divers auteurs Narrateur: Christophe Artous, Patrick Basselier, Géraldine Brandao, Yolande Brun, Valérie Lecat, Glwadys Lemarchand Format: Unabridged Durée: 4 hrs and 45 mins Langue: Français Date de publication: 11-07-14 Éditeur: Esope Editions Genres: Health & Fitness, Workouts Résumé de l'éditeur: ACTUS C'EST LA VIE ! BIEN CHEZ MOI CUISINE EVASION DROITS MAXI-FICHES BIEN ETRE - SANTE ©2014 Mondadori (P)2014 Esope Editions https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Health-Fitness/Pleine-Vie-Avril-2014-Audiobook/B00PCMBH8A Écoutez ce livre audio dans son intégralité gratuitement sur https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> Titre: Pleine Vie, Avril 2014 Auteur: divers auteurs Narrateur: Christophe Artous, Patrick Basselier, Géraldine Brandao, Yolande Brun, Valérie Lecat, Glwadys Lemarchand Format: Unabridged Durée: 4 hrs and 16 mins Langue: Français Date de publication: 11-07-14 Éditeur: Esope Editions Genres: Health & Fitness, Workouts Résumé de l'éditeur: ACTUS MAISON PRATIQUE EVASION DROITS MAXI-FICHES BIEN ETRE - SANTE ©2014 Mondadori (P)2014 Esope Editions biacuaduc@gmail.com (divers auteurs) Fri, 07 Nov 2014 08:15:57 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Health-Fitness/Pleine-Vie-Avril-2014-Audiobook/B00PCMBH8A thebookvoice.com 04:16:00 no Écoutez gratuitement ce titre en entier sur thebookvoice.com Écoutez ce livre audio dans son intégralité gratuitement sur https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> Titre: Pleine Vie, Avril 2014 Auteur: divers auteurs Narrateur: Christophe Artous, Patrick Basselier, Géraldine Brandao, Yolande Brun, Valérie Lecat, Glwadys Lemarchand Format: Unabridged Durée: 4 hrs and 16 mins Langue: Français Date de publication: 11-07-14 Éditeur: Esope Editions Genres: Health & Fitness, Workouts Résumé de l'éditeur: ACTUS MAISON PRATIQUE EVASION DROITS MAXI-FICHES BIEN ETRE - SANTE ©2014 Mondadori (P)2014 Esope Editions Écoutez ce livre audio dans son intégralité gratuitement sur https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> Titre: Pleine Vie, Avril 2014 Auteur: divers auteurs Narrateur: Christophe Artous, Patrick Basselier, Géraldine Brandao, Yolande Brun, Valérie Lecat, Glwadys Lemarchand Format: Unabridged Durée: 4 hrs and 16 mins Langue: Français Date de publication: 11-07-14 Éditeur: Esope Editions Genres: Health & Fitness, Workouts Résumé de l'éditeur: ACTUS MAISON PRATIQUE EVASION DROITS MAXI-FICHES BIEN ETRE - SANTE ©2014 Mondadori (P)2014 Esope Editions https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Health-Fitness/Pleine-Vie-Mai-2014-Audiobook/B00PCMB9I8 Écoutez ce livre audio dans son intégralité gratuitement sur https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> Titre: Pleine Vie, Mai 2014 Auteur: divers auteurs Narrateur: Christophe Artous, Patrick Basselier, Géraldine Brandao, Yolande Brun, Valérie Lecat, Glwadys Lemarchand Format: Unabridged Durée: 4 hrs and 27 mins Langue: Français Date de publication: 11-07-14 Éditeur: Esope Editions Genres: Health & Fitness, Workouts Résumé de l'éditeur: ACTUS C'EST LA VIE BIEN CHEZ MOI EVASION DROITS MAXI-FICHES BIEN ETRE ET SANTE LOISIRS ©2014 Mondadori (P)2014 Esope Editions biacuaduc@gmail.com (divers auteurs) Fri, 07 Nov 2014 10:45:07 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Health-Fitness/Pleine-Vie-Mai-2014-Audiobook/B00PCMB9I8 thebookvoice.com 04:27:00 no Écoutez gratuitement ce titre en entier sur thebookvoice.com Écoutez ce livre audio dans son intégralité gratuitement sur https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> Titre: Pleine Vie, Mai 2014 Auteur: divers auteurs Narrateur: Christophe Artous, Patrick Basselier, Géraldine Brandao, Yolande Brun, Valérie Lecat, Glwadys Lemarchand Format: Unabridged Durée: 4 hrs and 27 mins Langue: Français Date de publication: 11-07-14 Éditeur: Esope Editions Genres: Health & Fitness, Workouts Résumé de l'éditeur: ACTUS C'EST LA VIE BIEN CHEZ MOI EVASION DROITS MAXI-FICHES BIEN ETRE ET SANTE LOISIRS ©2014 Mondadori (P)2014 Esope Editions Écoutez ce livre audio dans son intégralité gratuitement sur https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> Titre: Pleine Vie, Mai 2014 Auteur: divers auteurs Narrateur: Christophe Artous, Patrick Basselier, Géraldine Brandao, Yolande Brun, Valérie Lecat, Glwadys Lemarchand Format: Unabridged Durée: 4 hrs and 27 mins Langue: Français Date de publication: 11-07-14 Éditeur: Esope Editions Genres: Health & Fitness, Workouts Résumé de l'éditeur: ACTUS C'EST LA VIE BIEN CHEZ MOI EVASION DROITS MAXI-FICHES BIEN ETRE ET SANTE LOISIRS ©2014 Mondadori (P)2014 Esope Editions https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Health-Fitness/Pleine-Vie-Juillet-2014-Audiobook/B00PCMAUEW Écoutez ce livre audio dans son intégralité gratuitement sur https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> Titre: Pleine Vie, Juillet 2014 Auteur: divers auteurs Narrateur: Christophe Artous, Patrick Basselier, Géraldine Brandao, Yolande Brun, Valérie Lecat, Glwadys Lemarchand Format: Unabridged Durée: 4 hrs and 27 mins Langue: Français Date de publication: 11-07-14 Éditeur: Esope Editions Genres: Health & Fitness, Workouts Résumé de l'éditeur: ACTUS C'EST LA VIE CUISINE EVASION DROITS BIEN ETRE - SANTE ©2014 Mondadori (P)2014 Esope Editions biacuaduc@gmail.com (divers auteurs) Fri, 07 Nov 2014 21:11:54 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Health-Fitness/Pleine-Vie-Juillet-2014-Audiobook/B00PCMAUEW thebookvoice.com 04:27:00 no Écoutez gratuitement ce titre en entier sur thebookvoice.com Écoutez ce livre audio dans son intégralité gratuitement sur https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> Titre: Pleine Vie, Juillet 2014 Auteur: divers auteurs Narrateur: Christophe Artous, Patrick Basselier, Géraldine Brandao, Yolande Brun, Valérie Lecat, Glwadys Lemarchand Format: Unabridged Durée: 4 hrs and 27 mins Langue: Français Date de publication: 11-07-14 Éditeur: Esope Editions Genres: Health & Fitness, Workouts Résumé de l'éditeur: ACTUS C'EST LA VIE CUISINE EVASION DROITS BIEN ETRE - SANTE ©2014 Mondadori (P)2014 Esope Editions Écoutez ce livre audio dans son intégralité gratuitement sur https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> Titre: Pleine Vie, Juillet 2014 Auteur: divers auteurs Narrateur: Christophe Artous, Patrick Basselier, Géraldine Brandao, Yolande Brun, Valérie Lecat, Glwadys Lemarchand Format: Unabridged Durée: 4 hrs and 27 mins Langue: Français Date de publication: 11-07-14 Éditeur: Esope Editions Genres: Health & Fitness, Workouts Résumé de l'éditeur: ACTUS C'EST LA VIE CUISINE EVASION DROITS BIEN ETRE - SANTE ©2014 Mondadori (P)2014 Esope Editions https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Health-Fitness/Pleine-Vie-Juin-2014-Audiobook/B00PCMAWHM Écoutez ce livre audio dans son intégralité gratuitement sur https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> Titre: Pleine Vie, Juin 2014 Auteur: divers auteurs Narrateur: Christophe Artous, Patrick Basselier, Géraldine Brandao, Yolande Brun, Valérie Lecat, Glwadys Lemarchand Format: Unabridged Durée: 4 hrs and 18 mins Langue: Français Date de publication: 11-07-14 Éditeur: Esope Editions Genres: Health & Fitness, Workouts Résumé de l'éditeur: ACTUS C'EST LA VIE BIEN CHEZ MOI EVASION DROITS MAXI-FICHES BIEN ETRE - SANTE ©2014 Mondadori (P)2014 Esope Editions biacuaduc@gmail.com (divers auteurs) Fri, 07 Nov 2014 15:55:22 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Health-Fitness/Pleine-Vie-Juin-2014-Audiobook/B00PCMAWHM thebookvoice.com 04:18:00 no Écoutez gratuitement ce titre en entier sur thebookvoice.com Écoutez ce livre audio dans son intégralité gratuitement sur https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> Titre: Pleine Vie, Juin 2014 Auteur: divers auteurs Narrateur: Christophe Artous, Patrick Basselier, Géraldine Brandao, Yolande Brun, Valérie Lecat, Glwadys Lemarchand Format: Unabridged Durée: 4 hrs and 18 mins Langue: Français Date de publication: 11-07-14 Éditeur: Esope Editions Genres: Health & Fitness, Workouts Résumé de l'éditeur: ACTUS C'EST LA VIE BIEN CHEZ MOI EVASION DROITS MAXI-FICHES BIEN ETRE - SANTE ©2014 Mondadori (P)2014 Esope Editions Écoutez ce livre audio dans son intégralité gratuitement sur https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> Titre: Pleine Vie, Juin 2014 Auteur: divers auteurs Narrateur: Christophe Artous, Patrick Basselier, Géraldine Brandao, Yolande Brun, Valérie Lecat, Glwadys Lemarchand Format: Unabridged Durée: 4 hrs and 18 mins Langue: Français Date de publication: 11-07-14 Éditeur: Esope Editions Genres: Health & Fitness, Workouts Résumé de l'éditeur: ACTUS C'EST LA VIE BIEN CHEZ MOI EVASION DROITS MAXI-FICHES BIEN ETRE - SANTE ©2014 Mondadori (P)2014 Esope Editions https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Health-Fitness/Pleine-Vie-Aout-2014-Audiobook/B00PCMAOQQ Écoutez ce livre audio dans son intégralité gratuitement sur https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> Titre: Pleine Vie, Août 2014 Auteur: divers auteurs Narrateur: Christophe Artous, Patrick Basselier, Géraldine Brandao, Yolande Brun, Valérie Lecat, Glwadys Lemarchand Format: Unabridged Durée: 4 hrs Langue: Français Date de publication: 11-07-14 Éditeur: Esope Editions Genres: Health & Fitness, Workouts Résumé de l'éditeur: ACTUS C'EST LA VIE BIEN CHEZ MOI EVASION DROITS MAXI-FICHES BIEN ETRE ET SANTE ©2014 Mondadori (P)2014 Esope Editions biacuaduc@gmail.com (divers auteurs) Fri, 07 Nov 2014 13:46:02 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Health-Fitness/Pleine-Vie-Aout-2014-Audiobook/B00PCMAOQQ thebookvoice.com 00:04:00 no Écoutez gratuitement ce titre en entier sur thebookvoice.com Écoutez ce livre audio dans son intégralité gratuitement sur https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> Titre: Pleine Vie, Août 2014 Auteur: divers auteurs Narrateur: Christophe Artous, Patrick Basselier, Géraldine Brandao, Yolande Brun, Valérie Lecat, Glwadys Lemarchand Format: Unabridged Durée: 4 hrs Langue: Français Date de publication: 11-07-14 Éditeur: Esope Editions Genres: Health & Fitness, Workouts Résumé de l'éditeur: ACTUS C'EST LA VIE BIEN CHEZ MOI EVASION DROITS MAXI-FICHES BIEN ETRE ET SANTE ©2014 Mondadori (P)2014 Esope Editions Écoutez ce livre audio dans son intégralité gratuitement sur https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> Titre: Pleine Vie, Août 2014 Auteur: divers auteurs Narrateur: Christophe Artous, Patrick Basselier, Géraldine Brandao, Yolande Brun, Valérie Lecat, Glwadys Lemarchand Format: Unabridged Durée: 4 hrs Langue: Français Date de publication: 11-07-14 Éditeur: Esope Editions Genres: Health & Fitness, Workouts Résumé de l'éditeur: ACTUS C'EST LA VIE BIEN CHEZ MOI EVASION DROITS MAXI-FICHES BIEN ETRE ET SANTE ©2014 Mondadori (P)2014 Esope Editions https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Health-Fitness/Pleine-Vie-Septembre-2014-Audiobook/B00PCMAJYS Écoutez ce livre audio dans son intégralité gratuitement sur https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> Titre: Pleine Vie, Septembre 2014 Auteur: divers auteurs Narrateur: Christophe Artous, Patrick Basselier, Géraldine Brandao, Yolande Brun, Valérie Lecat, Glwadys Lemarchand Format: Unabridged Durée: 4 hrs and 23 mins Langue: Français Date de publication: 11-07-14 Éditeur: Esope Editions Genres: Health & Fitness, Workouts Résumé de l'éditeur: ACTUS C'EST LA VIE BIEN CHEZ MOI EVASION DROITS MAXI-FICHES BIEN ETRE - SANTE LOISIRS ©2014 Mondadori (P)2014 Esope Editions biacuaduc@gmail.com (divers auteurs) Fri, 07 Nov 2014 02:51:12 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Health-Fitness/Pleine-Vie-Septembre-2014-Audiobook/B00PCMAJYS thebookvoice.com 04:23:00 no Écoutez gratuitement ce titre en entier sur thebookvoice.com Écoutez ce livre audio dans son intégralité gratuitement sur https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> Titre: Pleine Vie, Septembre 2014 Auteur: divers auteurs Narrateur: Christophe Artous, Patrick Basselier, Géraldine Brandao, Yolande Brun, Valérie Lecat, Glwadys Lemarchand Format: Unabridged Durée: 4 hrs and 23 mins Langue: Français Date de publication: 11-07-14 Éditeur: Esope Editions Genres: Health & Fitness, Workouts Résumé de l'éditeur: ACTUS C'EST LA VIE BIEN CHEZ MOI EVASION DROITS MAXI-FICHES BIEN ETRE - SANTE LOISIRS ©2014 Mondadori (P)2014 Esope Editions Écoutez ce livre audio dans son intégralité gratuitement sur https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> Titre: Pleine Vie, Septembre 2014 Auteur: divers auteurs Narrateur: Christophe Artous, Patrick Basselier, Géraldine Brandao, Yolande Brun, Valérie Lecat, Glwadys Lemarchand Format: Unabridged Durée: 4 hrs and 23 mins Langue: Français Date de publication: 11-07-14 Éditeur: Esope Editions Genres: Health & Fitness, Workouts Résumé de l'éditeur: ACTUS C'EST LA VIE BIEN CHEZ MOI EVASION DROITS MAXI-FICHES BIEN ETRE - SANTE LOISIRS ©2014 Mondadori (P)2014 Esope Editions https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Health-Fitness/Pleine-Vie-Octobre-2014-Audiobook/B00OOMXCKK Écoutez ce livre audio dans son intégralité gratuitement sur https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> Titre: Pleine Vie, Octobre 2014 Auteur: divers auteurs Narrateur: Glwadys Lemarchand, Nicolas Planchais, Patrick Basselier, Roselyne Malavieille, Valérie Lecat Format: Unabridged Durée: 4 hrs and 25 mins Langue: Français Date de publication: 10-17-14 Éditeur: Esope Editions Genres: Health & Fitness, Workouts Résumé de l'éditeur: Magazine audio. ACTUS C'EST LA VIE BIEN CHEZ MOI ÉVASION DROITS MAXI FICHE SANTÉ - BIEN-ÊTRE LOISIRS ENTRE NOUS ©2014 Mondadori (P)2014 Esope Editions biacuaduc@gmail.com (divers auteurs) Fri, 17 Oct 2014 13:16:02 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Health-Fitness/Pleine-Vie-Octobre-2014-Audiobook/B00OOMXCKK thebookvoice.com 04:25:00 no Écoutez gratuitement ce titre en entier sur thebookvoice.com Écoutez ce livre audio dans son intégralité gratuitement sur https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> Titre: Pleine Vie, Octobre 2014 Auteur: divers auteurs Narrateur: Glwadys Lemarchand, Nicolas Planchais, Patrick Basselier, Roselyne Malavieille, Valérie Lecat Format: Unabridged Durée: 4 hrs and 25 mins Langue: Français Date de publication: 10-17-14 Éditeur: Esope Editions Genres: Health & Fitness, Workouts Résumé de l'éditeur: Magazine audio. ACTUS C'EST LA VIE BIEN CHEZ MOI ÉVASION DROITS MAXI FICHE SANTÉ - BIEN-ÊTRE LOISIRS ENTRE NOUS ©2014 Mondadori (P)2014 Esope Editions Écoutez ce livre audio dans son intégralité gratuitement sur https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> Titre: Pleine Vie, Octobre 2014 Auteur: divers auteurs Narrateur: Glwadys Lemarchand, Nicolas Planchais, Patrick Basselier, Roselyne Malavieille, Valérie Lecat Format: Unabridged Durée: 4 hrs and 25 mins Langue: Français Date de publication: 10-17-14 Éditeur: Esope Editions Genres: Health & Fitness, Workouts Résumé de l'éditeur: Magazine audio. ACTUS C'EST LA VIE BIEN CHEZ MOI ÉVASION DROITS MAXI FICHE SANTÉ - BIEN-ÊTRE LOISIRS ENTRE NOUS ©2014 Mondadori (P)2014 Esope Editions https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Health-Fitness/Pleine-Vie-Novembre-2014-Audiobook/B00OOMXE8K Écoutez ce livre audio dans son intégralité gratuitement sur https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> Titre: Pleine Vie, Novembre 2014 Auteur: divers auteurs Narrateur: Glwadys Lemarchand, Nicolas Planchais, Patrick Basselier, Roselyne Malavieille, Géraldine Brandao, Julie Coquet Format: Unabridged Durée: 4 hrs and 27 mins Langue: Français Date de publication: 11-07-14 Éditeur: Esope Editions Genres: Health & Fitness, Workouts Résumé de l'éditeur: Magazine audio. ACTUS C'EST LA VIE BIEN CHEZ MOI ÉVASION DROITS MAXI FICHE SANTÉ - BIEN-ÊTRE LOISIRS ©2014 Mondadori (P)2014 Esope Editions biacuaduc@gmail.com (divers auteurs) Fri, 07 Nov 2014 00:04:17 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Health-Fitness/Pleine-Vie-Novembre-2014-Audiobook/B00OOMXE8K thebookvoice.com 04:27:00 no Écoutez gratuitement ce titre en entier sur thebookvoice.com Écoutez ce livre audio dans son intégralité gratuitement sur https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> Titre: Pleine Vie, Novembre 2014 Auteur: divers auteurs Narrateur: Glwadys Lemarchand, Nicolas Planchais, Patrick Basselier, Roselyne Malavieille, Géraldine Brandao, Julie Coquet Format: Unabridged Durée: 4 hrs and 27 mins Langue: Français Date de publication: 11-07-14 Éditeur: Esope Editions Genres: Health & Fitness, Workouts Résumé de l'éditeur: Magazine audio. ACTUS C'EST LA VIE BIEN CHEZ MOI ÉVASION DROITS MAXI FICHE SANTÉ - BIEN-ÊTRE LOISIRS ©2014 Mondadori (P)2014 Esope Editions Écoutez ce livre audio dans son intégralité gratuitement sur https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> Titre: Pleine Vie, Novembre 2014 Auteur: divers auteurs Narrateur: Glwadys Lemarchand, Nicolas Planchais, Patrick Basselier, Roselyne Malavieille, Géraldine Brandao, Julie Coquet Format: Unabridged Durée: 4 hrs and 27 mins Langue: Français Date de publication: 11-07-14 Éditeur: Esope Editions Genres: Health & Fitness, Workouts Résumé de l'éditeur: Magazine audio. ACTUS C'EST LA VIE BIEN CHEZ MOI ÉVASION DROITS MAXI FICHE SANTÉ - BIEN-ÊTRE LOISIRS ©2014 Mondadori (P)2014 Esope Editions https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Health-Fitness/Malade-et-heureux-Audiobook/B00N92FDWG Écoutez ce livre audio dans son intégralité gratuitement sur https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> Titre: Malade et heureux ? Sous-titre: Huit attitudes qui ont transformé des vies (et qui pourraient changer la vôtre) Auteur: Lucie Mandeville Narrateur: Lucie Mandeville Format: Abridged Durée: 2 hrs and 27 mins Langue: Français Date de publication: 09-02-14 Éditeur: Coffragants Genres: Health & Fitness, Workouts Résumé de l'éditeur: On a souvent vu des gens se découvrir des forces insoupçonnées devant la maladie. Pour certaines personnes, celle-ci a même servi de révélateur, de tremplin vers une vie plus authentique. D'autres ont compris à quel point une attitude positive pouvait produire des effets remarquables sur leur état physique et psychologique. Qui sont tous ces gens aux parcours extraordinaires et qu'ont-ils à nous apprendre ? En s'appuyant sur leurs histoires et sur des données scientifiques récentes, Lucie Mandeville met en lumière huit attitudes qui favorisent un retour à la santé et qui nous permettent de reprendre notre vie en mains. Faites connaissance avec les optimistes, les rusés, les bons vivants, les paisibles, les increvables, les fervents, les sociables et les courageux. Ils font la preuve que, même si la médecine peut nous aider à lutter contre la maladie, nous avons un rôle de premier plan à jouer quand il s'agit de retrouver l'équilibre et de nous offrir une vie meilleure. ©2014 Les Éditions de l'homme (P)2014 Les Éditions Alexandre Stanké inc. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Lucie Mandeville) Tue, 02 Sep 2014 21:56:52 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Health-Fitness/Malade-et-heureux-Audiobook/B00N92FDWG thebookvoice.com 02:27:00 no Écoutez gratuitement ce titre en entier sur thebookvoice.com Écoutez ce livre audio dans son intégralité gratuitement sur https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> Titre: Malade et heureux ? Sous-titre: Huit attitudes qui ont transformé des vies (et qui pourraient changer la vôtre) Auteur: Lucie Mandeville Narrateur: Lucie Mandeville Format: Abridged Durée: 2 hrs and 27 mins Langue: Français Date de publication: 09-02-14 Éditeur: Coffragants Genres: Health & Fitness, Workouts Résumé de l'éditeur: On a souvent vu des gens se découvrir des forces insoupçonnées devant la maladie. Pour certaines personnes, celle-ci a même servi de révélateur, de tremplin vers une vie plus authentique. D'autres ont compris à quel point une attitude positive pouvait produire des effets remarquables sur leur état physique et psychologique. Qui sont tous ces gens aux parcours extraordinaires et qu'ont-ils à nous apprendre ? En s'appuyant sur leurs histoires et sur des données scientifiques récentes, Lucie Mandeville met en lumière huit attitudes qui favorisent un retour à la santé et qui nous permettent de reprendre notre vie en mains. Faites connaissance avec les optimistes, les rusés, les bons vivants, les paisibles, les increvables, les fervents, les sociables et les courageux. Ils font la preuve que, même si la médecine peut nous aider à lutter contre la maladie, nous avons un rôle de premier plan à jouer quand il s'agit de retrouver l'équilibre et de nous offrir une vie meilleure. ©2014 Les Éditions de l'homme (P)2014 Les Éditions Alexandre Stanké inc. Écoutez ce livre audio dans son intégralité gratuitement sur https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> Titre: Malade et heureux ? Sous-titre: Huit attitudes qui ont transformé des vies (et qui pourraient changer la vôtre) Auteur: Lucie Mandeville Narrateur: Lucie Mandeville Format: Abridged Durée: 2 hrs and 27 mins Langue: Français Date de publication: 09-02-14 Éditeur: Coffragants Genres: Health & Fitness, Workouts Résumé de l'éditeur: On a souvent vu des gens se découvrir des forces insoupçonnées devant la maladie. Pour certaines personnes, celle-ci a même servi de révélateur, de tremplin vers une vie plus authentique. D'autres ont compris à quel point une attitude positive pouvait produire des effets remarquables sur leur état physique et psychologique. Qui sont tous ces gens aux parcours extraordinaires et qu'ont-ils à nous apprendre ? En s'appuyant sur leurs histoires et sur des données scientifiques récentes, Lucie Mandeville met en lumière huit attitudes qui favorisent un retour à la santé et qui nous permettent de reprendre notre vie en mains. Faites connaissance avec les optimistes, les rusés, les bons vivants, les paisibles, les increvables, les fervents, les sociables et les courageux. Ils font la preuve que, même si la médecine peut nous aider à lutter contre la maladie, nous avons un rôle de premier plan à jouer quand il s'agit de retrouver l'équilibre et de nous offrir une vie meilleure. ©2014 Les Éditions de l'homme (P)2014 Les Éditions Alexandre Stanké inc. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Health-Fitness/The-Ultimate-Guide-to-Selecting-the-Best-Elliptical-Machine-What-to-Look-For-Audiobook/B00ISAC9G2 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Ultimate Guide to Selecting the Best Elliptical Machine: What to Look For Author: Arthur Phillips Narrator: Dave Wright Format: Unabridged Length: 51 mins Language: English Release date: 03-05-14 Publisher: Lloyd Lewis Genres: Health & Fitness, Workouts Publisher's Summary: It may be that you hate to exercise but due to health reasons have to do it or that you are searching for a machine that can give you a full body workout without all the fuss. Whatever the reason may be you have an interest in learning about the elliptical machine. The Ultimate Guide to Selecting the Best Elliptical Machine will give you all of the tips that you will ever need to select the best elliptical machine to suit your needs. There are so many machines that are out there that can cause confusion with the selection. The author helps the listener to zone in on the perfect machine by highlighting the features of the top brands. Everything is always simpler once there is sufficient information available to clear up a couple of things. With a copy of this ultimate guide, the listener can't go wrong. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Arthur Phillips) Wed, 05 Mar 2014 23:31:33 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Health-Fitness/The-Ultimate-Guide-to-Selecting-the-Best-Elliptical-Machine-What-to-Look-For-Audiobook/B00ISAC9G2 thebookvoice.com 00:51:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Ultimate Guide to Selecting the Best Elliptical Machine: What to Look For Author: Arthur Phillips Narrator: Dave Wright Format: Unabridged Length: 51 mins Language: English Release date: 03-05-14 Publisher: Lloyd Lewis Genres: Health & Fitness, Workouts Publisher's Summary: It may be that you hate to exercise but due to health reasons have to do it or that you are searching for a machine that can give you a full body workout without all the fuss. Whatever the reason may be you have an interest in learning about the elliptical machine. The Ultimate Guide to Selecting the Best Elliptical Machine will give you all of the tips that you will ever need to select the best elliptical machine to suit your needs. There are so many machines that are out there that can cause confusion with the selection. The author helps the listener to zone in on the perfect machine by highlighting the features of the top brands. Everything is always simpler once there is sufficient information available to clear up a couple of things. With a copy of this ultimate guide, the listener can't go wrong. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Ultimate Guide to Selecting the Best Elliptical Machine: What to Look For Author: Arthur Phillips Narrator: Dave Wright Format: Unabridged Length: 51 mins Language: English Release date: 03-05-14 Publisher: Lloyd Lewis Genres: Health & Fitness, Workouts Publisher's Summary: It may be that you hate to exercise but due to health reasons have to do it or that you are searching for a machine that can give you a full body workout without all the fuss. Whatever the reason may be you have an interest in learning about the elliptical machine. The Ultimate Guide to Selecting the Best Elliptical Machine will give you all of the tips that you will ever need to select the best elliptical machine to suit your needs. There are so many machines that are out there that can cause confusion with the selection. The author helps the listener to zone in on the perfect machine by highlighting the features of the top brands. Everything is always simpler once there is sufficient information available to clear up a couple of things. With a copy of this ultimate guide, the listener can't go wrong. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Health-Fitness/Yoga-AudioLearn-Audiobook/B00HU7UO2U Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Yoga AudioLearn Subtitle: A Beginner's Guide to Yoga! Author: Meredith Price Narrator: Sheldon Spackman Format: Unabridged Length: 36 mins Language: English Release date: 01-15-14 Publisher: AudioLearn Genres: Health & Fitness, Workouts Publisher's Summary: If you're set on losing weight and becoming more flexible with yoga...then read on... Who Else Wants To Quickly Get Into Shape, Lose Weight, And Become More 'In Tune' With Your Mind, Body And Spirit In Just 5 Days? It doesn't matter if you've never exercised a day in your life, or you're the most fit person in the world...this yoga guide will help you not only get more fit, but make you feel more energized after each workout! Are you planning on getting in shape/fit or simply want to? If so, pay attention! There's finally a new, breakthrough audiobook created just for people just like you! And, if you really want to get the best results possible without putting in countless hours in at the local gym, then this audiobook is definitely for you! I myself have been doing yoga for 3 years now, but it wasn't easy for me when I first started! I mean, information on this is pretty hard to come across. Especially the kind of information I wanted to know more about. To be quite honest with you, I got tired of looking and searching all over the place, so I decided to create the definitive audiobook on yoga! This audiobook covers everything there is to know about yoga. In fact, some people have called it the Beginners Yoga Guide. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Meredith Price) Wed, 15 Jan 2014 04:24:21 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Health-Fitness/Yoga-AudioLearn-Audiobook/B00HU7UO2U thebookvoice.com 00:36:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Yoga AudioLearn Subtitle: A Beginner's Guide to Yoga! Author: Meredith Price Narrator: Sheldon Spackman Format: Unabridged Length: 36 mins Language: English Release date: 01-15-14 Publisher: AudioLearn Genres: Health & Fitness, Workouts Publisher's Summary: If you're set on losing weight and becoming more flexible with yoga...then read on... Who Else Wants To Quickly Get Into Shape, Lose Weight, And Become More 'In Tune' With Your Mind, Body And Spirit In Just 5 Days? It doesn't matter if you've never exercised a day in your life, or you're the most fit person in the world...this yoga guide will help you not only get more fit, but make you feel more energized after each workout! Are you planning on getting in shape/fit or simply want to? If so, pay attention! There's finally a new, breakthrough audiobook created just for people just like you! And, if you really want to get the best results possible without putting in countless hours in at the local gym, then this audiobook is definitely for you! I myself have been doing yoga for 3 years now, but it wasn't easy for me when I first started! I mean, information on this is pretty hard to come across. Especially the kind of information I wanted to know more about. To be quite honest with you, I got tired of looking and searching all over the place, so I decided to create the definitive audiobook on yoga! This audiobook covers everything there is to know about yoga. In fact, some people have called it the Beginners Yoga Guide. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Yoga AudioLearn Subtitle: A Beginner's Guide to Yoga! Author: Meredith Price Narrator: Sheldon Spackman Format: Unabridged Length: 36 mins Language: English Release date: 01-15-14 Publisher: AudioLearn Genres: Health & Fitness, Workouts Publisher's Summary: If you're set on losing weight and becoming more flexible with yoga...then read on... Who Else Wants To Quickly Get Into Shape, Lose Weight, And Become More 'In Tune' With Your Mind, Body And Spirit In Just 5 Days? It doesn't matter if you've never exercised a day in your life, or you're the most fit person in the world...this yoga guide will help you not only get more fit, but make you feel more energized after each workout! Are you planning on getting in shape/fit or simply want to? If so, pay attention! There's finally a new, breakthrough audiobook created just for people just like you! And, if you really want to get the best results possible without putting in countless hours in at the local gym, then this audiobook is definitely for you! I myself have been doing yoga for 3 years now, but it wasn't easy for me when I first started! I mean, information on this is pretty hard to come across. Especially the kind of information I wanted to know more about. To be quite honest with you, I got tired of looking and searching all over the place, so I decided to create the definitive audiobook on yoga! This audiobook covers everything there is to know about yoga. In fact, some people have called it the Beginners Yoga Guide. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Health-Fitness/Introduction-to-Yoga-Audiobook/B00C7V4268 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Introduction to Yoga Subtitle: To Enhance Your Weight Management Program, Volume 5 Author: C. T. Pam Narrator: James Killavey Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 04-08-13 Publisher: Innovative Publishers Inc. Genres: Health & Fitness, Workouts Publisher's Summary: This book includes sound advice and facts regarding: While this book doesn't intend to tell the listener the best way to lead a healthy lifestyle, the author advises the listener to take away items that he or she can realistically achieve. You won't lose 50 pounds overnight, and you will have an opportunity to explore options that might benefit your physical, emotional, and lifestyle needs. Volume 5 is an excerpt from Adopting a Healthy Lifestyle. biacuaduc@gmail.com (C. T. Pam) Mon, 08 Apr 2013 14:54:00 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Health-Fitness/Introduction-to-Yoga-Audiobook/B00C7V4268 thebookvoice.com 01:44:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Introduction to Yoga Subtitle: To Enhance Your Weight Management Program, Volume 5 Author: C. T. Pam Narrator: James Killavey Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 04-08-13 Publisher: Innovative Publishers Inc. Genres: Health & Fitness, Workouts Publisher's Summary: This book includes sound advice and facts regarding: While this book doesn't intend to tell the listener the best way to lead a healthy lifestyle, the author advises the listener to take away items that he or she can realistically achieve. You won't lose 50 pounds overnight, and you will have an opportunity to explore options that might benefit your physical, emotional, and lifestyle needs. Volume 5 is an excerpt from Adopting a Healthy Lifestyle. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Introduction to Yoga Subtitle: To Enhance Your Weight Management Program, Volume 5 Author: C. T. Pam Narrator: James Killavey Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 04-08-13 Publisher: Innovative Publishers Inc. Genres: Health & Fitness, Workouts Publisher's Summary: This book includes sound advice and facts regarding: While this book doesn't intend to tell the listener the best way to lead a healthy lifestyle, the author advises the listener to take away items that he or she can realistically achieve. You won't lose 50 pounds overnight, and you will have an opportunity to explore options that might benefit your physical, emotional, and lifestyle needs. Volume 5 is an excerpt from Adopting a Healthy Lifestyle. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Health-Fitness/Marinas-Cardio-Motivation-Workout-6-Audiobook/B002VA9Y2M Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Marina's Cardio Motivation Workout #6 Subtitle: You Know What to Do! Author: Marina Kamen Format: Unabridged Length: 29 mins Language: English Release date: 08-07-08 Publisher: Kamen Entertainment Group, Inc. Genres: Health & Fitness, Workouts Publisher's Summary: With a tempo of 160 beats per minute, the featured songs include "You Know What to Do!", "A Break Today!", and "Lost Along The Way!" biacuaduc@gmail.com (Marina Kamen) Thu, 07 Aug 2008 10:54:16 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Health-Fitness/Marinas-Cardio-Motivation-Workout-6-Audiobook/B002VA9Y2M thebookvoice.com 00:29:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Marina's Cardio Motivation Workout #6 Subtitle: You Know What to Do! Author: Marina Kamen Format: Unabridged Length: 29 mins Language: English Release date: 08-07-08 Publisher: Kamen Entertainment Group, Inc. Genres: Health & Fitness, Workouts Publisher's Summary: With a tempo of 160 beats per minute, the featured songs include "You Know What to Do!", "A Break Today!", and "Lost Along The Way!" Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Marina's Cardio Motivation Workout #6 Subtitle: You Know What to Do! Author: Marina Kamen Format: Unabridged Length: 29 mins Language: English Release date: 08-07-08 Publisher: Kamen Entertainment Group, Inc. Genres: Health & Fitness, Workouts Publisher's Summary: With a tempo of 160 beats per minute, the featured songs include "You Know What to Do!", "A Break Today!", and "Lost Along The Way!" https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Health-Fitness/Marinas-Cardio-Motivation-Workout-5-Audiobook/B002VA9Y0Y Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Marina's Cardio Motivation Workout #5 Subtitle: NRG Loaded! Author: Marina Kamen Format: Unabridged Length: 30 mins Language: English Release date: 08-07-08 Publisher: Kamen Entertainment Group, Inc. Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Health & Fitness, Workouts Publisher's Summary: With a tempo range of 120-126 beats per minute, the featured songs include "Lift Me Up", "Loaded", and "Hey Oh!" biacuaduc@gmail.com (Marina Kamen) Thu, 07 Aug 2008 18:10:42 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Health-Fitness/Marinas-Cardio-Motivation-Workout-5-Audiobook/B002VA9Y0Y thebookvoice.com 00:30:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Marina's Cardio Motivation Workout #5 Subtitle: NRG Loaded! Author: Marina Kamen Format: Unabridged Length: 30 mins Language: English Release date: 08-07-08 Publisher: Kamen Entertainment Group, Inc. Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Health & Fitness, Workouts Publisher's Summary: With a tempo range of 120-126 beats per minute, the featured songs include "Lift Me Up", "Loaded", and "Hey Oh!" Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Marina's Cardio Motivation Workout #5 Subtitle: NRG Loaded! Author: Marina Kamen Format: Unabridged Length: 30 mins Language: English Release date: 08-07-08 Publisher: Kamen Entertainment Group, Inc. Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Health & Fitness, Workouts Publisher's Summary: With a tempo range of 120-126 beats per minute, the featured songs include "Lift Me Up", "Loaded", and "Hey Oh!" https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Health-Fitness/Total-Body-Sculpt-on-Stability-Ball-Audiobook/B002V0THZG Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Total-Body Sculpt on Stability Ball Author: Chris Bohlin Narrator: Chris Bohlin Format: Original Recording Length: 28 mins Language: English Release date: 04-25-05 Publisher: iAmplify.com Ratings: 1 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Health & Fitness, Workouts Publisher's Summary: You'll need a large ball for this once-a-week workout that sculpts all major muscle groups in one efficient shape-up. Trainer Chris Bohlin leads you through innovative strength moves on the ball. Previous weight experience suggested, though all fitness levels are welcome. Looking for more variety in your workouts? Check out these sessions. (P)2005 iAmplify biacuaduc@gmail.com (Chris Bohlin) Mon, 25 Apr 2005 11:21:20 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Health-Fitness/Total-Body-Sculpt-on-Stability-Ball-Audiobook/B002V0THZG thebookvoice.com 00:28:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Total-Body Sculpt on Stability Ball Author: Chris Bohlin Narrator: Chris Bohlin Format: Original Recording Length: 28 mins Language: English Release date: 04-25-05 Publisher: iAmplify.com Ratings: 1 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Health & Fitness, Workouts Publisher's Summary: You'll need a large ball for this once-a-week workout that sculpts all major muscle groups in one efficient shape-up. Trainer Chris Bohlin leads you through innovative strength moves on the ball. Previous weight experience suggested, though all fitness levels are welcome. Looking for more variety in your workouts? Check out these sessions. (P)2005 iAmplify Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Total-Body Sculpt on Stability Ball Author: Chris Bohlin Narrator: Chris Bohlin Format: Original Recording Length: 28 mins Language: English Release date: 04-25-05 Publisher: iAmplify.com Ratings: 1 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Health & Fitness, Workouts Publisher's Summary: You'll need a large ball for this once-a-week workout that sculpts all major muscle groups in one efficient shape-up. Trainer Chris Bohlin leads you through innovative strength moves on the ball. Previous weight experience suggested, though all fitness levels are welcome. Looking for more variety in your workouts? Check out these sessions. (P)2005 iAmplify Members Reviews: Not worth it Poor quality sound recording, little time actually spent using the stability ball, lacked clear/concise descriptive narrative for each exercise. I was sadly disappointed. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Health-Fitness/Killer-Cardio-and-Lower-Body-Audiobook/B002V0QS12 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Killer Cardio and Lower Body Author: Kristi Molinaro Narrator: Kristi Molinaro Format: Original Recording Length: 15 mins Language: English Release date: 04-25-05 Publisher: iAmplify.com Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Health & Fitness, Workouts Publisher's Summary: New York powerhouse Kristi Molinaro leads an intermediate fitness level workout that requires extra stamina but zero weight equipment! You'll do squats, push-ups, and other hyper-effective exercise basics at a stepped-up pace to target legs, hips, glutes, and abs. You'll move fast from exercise to exercise and test your cardio endurance and muscles! Try this routine twice a week when you're feeling strong and energetic. Looking for more variety in your workouts? Check out these sessions. (P)2005 iAmplify biacuaduc@gmail.com (Kristi Molinaro) Mon, 25 Apr 2005 21:16:25 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Health-Fitness/Killer-Cardio-and-Lower-Body-Audiobook/B002V0QS12 thebookvoice.com 00:15:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Killer Cardio and Lower Body Author: Kristi Molinaro Narrator: Kristi Molinaro Format: Original Recording Length: 15 mins Language: English Release date: 04-25-05 Publisher: iAmplify.com Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Health & Fitness, Workouts Publisher's Summary: New York powerhouse Kristi Molinaro leads an intermediate fitness level workout that requires extra stamina but zero weight equipment! You'll do squats, push-ups, and other hyper-effective exercise basics at a stepped-up pace to target legs, hips, glutes, and abs. You'll move fast from exercise to exercise and test your cardio endurance and muscles! Try this routine twice a week when you're feeling strong and energetic. Looking for more variety in your workouts? Check out these sessions. (P)2005 iAmplify Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Killer Cardio and Lower Body Author: Kristi Molinaro Narrator: Kristi Molinaro Format: Original Recording Length: 15 mins Language: English Release date: 04-25-05 Publisher: iAmplify.com Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Health & Fitness, Workouts Publisher's Summary: New York powerhouse Kristi Molinaro leads an intermediate fitness level workout that requires extra stamina but zero weight equipment! You'll do squats, push-ups, and other hyper-effective exercise basics at a stepped-up pace to target legs, hips, glutes, and abs. You'll move fast from exercise to exercise and test your cardio endurance and muscles! Try this routine twice a week when you're feeling strong and energetic. Looking for more variety in your workouts? Check out these sessions. (P)2005 iAmplify Members Reviews: Opinion This "Killer Cardio and Lower Body Program" is not well described. During the program you are will need light to medium hand weights (which isn't a problem for most but according to their description "NO EQUIPMENT NEEDED" you will not be prepared for it).I am not a very in shape person but am familiar with what a good workout consists of. It's a good quick workout but not very challenging. Personally I like when descriptions are accurate as to what you are purchasing. Great workout! I am a professional dancer. Working out is something that I have to do in addition to my job and it can be challenging to find a good, quick workout that I can fit into my busy schedule. Yes, the author does suggest weights, however, if you do not have them you can still do the workout. This is a great workout for people who are already in great shape, understand exercise, and just need a quick, little workout from time to time when their schedule permits no more. I highly recommend it! https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Health-Fitness/Cardio-Treadmill-Hill-Program-Audiobook/B002V0QRWM Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Cardio Treadmill Hill Program Author: Chris Bohlin Narrator: Chris Bohlin Format: Original Recording Length: 23 mins Language: English Release date: 04-25-05 Publisher: iAmplify.com Ratings: 2 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Health & Fitness, Workouts Publisher's Summary: Blitz calories and sculpt your lower body with this cardio treadmill workout. New York trainer Chris Bohlin instructs a basic, effective treadmill workout for beginners-intermediates. If you're already adept on the treadmill, try adding this cardio workout onto your regular routines. Listen to Chris's unique form tips as you walk, and exercise time will fly by. Looking for more variety in your workouts? Check out these sessions. (P)2005 iAmplify biacuaduc@gmail.com (Chris Bohlin) Mon, 25 Apr 2005 04:54:58 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Health-Fitness/Cardio-Treadmill-Hill-Program-Audiobook/B002V0QRWM thebookvoice.com 00:23:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Cardio Treadmill Hill Program Author: Chris Bohlin Narrator: Chris Bohlin Format: Original Recording Length: 23 mins Language: English Release date: 04-25-05 Publisher: iAmplify.com Ratings: 2 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Health & Fitness, Workouts Publisher's Summary: Blitz calories and sculpt your lower body with this cardio treadmill workout. New York trainer Chris Bohlin instructs a basic, effective treadmill workout for beginners-intermediates. If you're already adept on the treadmill, try adding this cardio workout onto your regular routines. Listen to Chris's unique form tips as you walk, and exercise time will fly by. Looking for more variety in your workouts? Check out these sessions. (P)2005 iAmplify Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Cardio Treadmill Hill Program Author: Chris Bohlin Narrator: Chris Bohlin Format: Original Recording Length: 23 mins Language: English Release date: 04-25-05 Publisher: iAmplify.com Ratings: 2 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Health & Fitness, Workouts Publisher's Summary: Blitz calories and sculpt your lower body with this cardio treadmill workout. New York trainer Chris Bohlin instructs a basic, effective treadmill workout for beginners-intermediates. If you're already adept on the treadmill, try adding this cardio workout onto your regular routines. Listen to Chris's unique form tips as you walk, and exercise time will fly by. Looking for more variety in your workouts? Check out these sessions. (P)2005 iAmplify Members Reviews: Don't bother This is a boring, un-challenging and uninspiring workout mp3. There are far better out there -- via podcast, or sites like Itrain.com. Don't waste your money or credits on this so called workout. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Health-Fitness/Marinas-Elliptical-Workout-11-Lets-Connect-Audiobook/B002V0QHZ4 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Marina's Elliptical Workout #11 - Let's Connect! Author: Marina Kamen Narrator: Marina Kamen Format: Unabridged Length: 20 mins Language: English Release date: 08-06-08 Publisher: Kamen Entertainment Group, Inc. Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Health & Fitness, Workouts Publisher's Summary: With a tempo of 132 beats per minute, the featured songs including "Divas on the Beat!", "Make a Connection", and "Totally Fabu(Slammin' mix)". biacuaduc@gmail.com (Marina Kamen) Wed, 06 Aug 2008 06:22:03 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Health-Fitness/Marinas-Elliptical-Workout-11-Lets-Connect-Audiobook/B002V0QHZ4 thebookvoice.com 00:20:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Marina's Elliptical Workout #11 - Let's Connect! Author: Marina Kamen Narrator: Marina Kamen Format: Unabridged Length: 20 mins Language: English Release date: 08-06-08 Publisher: Kamen Entertainment Group, Inc. Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Health & Fitness, Workouts Publisher's Summary: With a tempo of 132 beats per minute, the featured songs including "Divas on the Beat!", "Make a Connection", and "Totally Fabu(Slammin' mix)". Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Marina's Elliptical Workout #11 - Let's Connect! Author: Marina Kamen Narrator: Marina Kamen Format: Unabridged Length: 20 mins Language: English Release date: 08-06-08 Publisher: Kamen Entertainment Group, Inc. Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Health & Fitness, Workouts Publisher's Summary: With a tempo of 132 beats per minute, the featured songs including "Divas on the Beat!", "Make a Connection", and "Totally Fabu(Slammin' mix)". https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Health-Fitness/Marinas-Elliptical-Workout-3-Audiobook/B002VA8M3O Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Marina's Elliptical Workout #3 Subtitle: Another Day to Work It! Author: Marina Kamen Format: Unabridged Length: 19 mins Language: English Release date: 08-01-08 Publisher: Kamen Entertainment Group, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Health & Fitness, Workouts Publisher's Summary: The tempo is 134 beats per minute, and featured songs include "Another Day Goes By" and "C'est La Vie!" biacuaduc@gmail.com (Marina Kamen) Fri, 01 Aug 2008 17:12:04 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Health-Fitness/Marinas-Elliptical-Workout-3-Audiobook/B002VA8M3O thebookvoice.com 00:19:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Marina's Elliptical Workout #3 Subtitle: Another Day to Work It! Author: Marina Kamen Format: Unabridged Length: 19 mins Language: English Release date: 08-01-08 Publisher: Kamen Entertainment Group, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Health & Fitness, Workouts Publisher's Summary: The tempo is 134 beats per minute, and featured songs include "Another Day Goes By" and "C'est La Vie!" Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Marina's Elliptical Workout #3 Subtitle: Another Day to Work It! Author: Marina Kamen Format: Unabridged Length: 19 mins Language: English Release date: 08-01-08 Publisher: Kamen Entertainment Group, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Health & Fitness, Workouts Publisher's Summary: The tempo is 134 beats per minute, and featured songs include "Another Day Goes By" and "C'est La Vie!" https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Health-Fitness/Marinas-Elliptical-Workout-8-Audiobook/B002VA8QLC Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Marina's Elliptical Workout #8 Subtitle: Let Yourself Go! Author: Marina Kamen Format: Unabridged Length: 28 mins Language: English Release date: 08-04-08 Publisher: Kamen Entertainment Group, Inc. Genres: Health & Fitness, Workouts Publisher's Summary: At a tempo of 132 beats per minute, the featured songs include "Letting Go", "Mediterranean", and "Heaven!" biacuaduc@gmail.com (Marina Kamen) Mon, 04 Aug 2008 21:36:28 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Health-Fitness/Marinas-Elliptical-Workout-8-Audiobook/B002VA8QLC thebookvoice.com 00:28:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Marina's Elliptical Workout #8 Subtitle: Let Yourself Go! Author: Marina Kamen Format: Unabridged Length: 28 mins Language: English Release date: 08-04-08 Publisher: Kamen Entertainment Group, Inc. Genres: Health & Fitness, Workouts Publisher's Summary: At a tempo of 132 beats per minute, the featured songs include "Letting Go", "Mediterranean", and "Heaven!" Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Marina's Elliptical Workout #8 Subtitle: Let Yourself Go! Author: Marina Kamen Format: Unabridged Length: 28 mins Language: English Release date: 08-04-08 Publisher: Kamen Entertainment Group, Inc. Genres: Health & Fitness, Workouts Publisher's Summary: At a tempo of 132 beats per minute, the featured songs include "Letting Go", "Mediterranean", and "Heaven!" https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Health-Fitness/Cardio-FatBlaster-Audiobook/B002V8MOSA Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Cardio FatBlaster Author: Chris Bohlin Narrator: Ellen Barrett Format: Original Recording Length: 22 mins Language: English Release date: 05-11-05 Publisher: iAmplify.com Ratings: 2.5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Health & Fitness, Workouts Publisher's Summary: Blast calories and sculpt your lower body with this short but intense cardio treadmill workout. New York trainer Chris Bohlin instructs a basic, effective treadmill workout for beginners. If you're already adept on the treadmill, try adding this cardio workout onto your regular routines. Listen to Chris's unique form tips as you walk, and exercise time will fly by. All fitness levels welcome. Looking for more variety in your workouts? Check out these sessions. (P)2005 iAmplify biacuaduc@gmail.com (Chris Bohlin) Wed, 11 May 2005 23:27:52 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Health-Fitness/Cardio-FatBlaster-Audiobook/B002V8MOSA thebookvoice.com 00:22:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Cardio FatBlaster Author: Chris Bohlin Narrator: Ellen Barrett Format: Original Recording Length: 22 mins Language: English Release date: 05-11-05 Publisher: iAmplify.com Ratings: 2.5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Health & Fitness, Workouts Publisher's Summary: Blast calories and sculpt your lower body with this short but intense cardio treadmill workout. New York trainer Chris Bohlin instructs a basic, effective treadmill workout for beginners. If you're already adept on the treadmill, try adding this cardio workout onto your regular routines. Listen to Chris's unique form tips as you walk, and exercise time will fly by. All fitness levels welcome. Looking for more variety in your workouts? Check out these sessions. (P)2005 iAmplify Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Cardio FatBlaster Author: Chris Bohlin Narrator: Ellen Barrett Format: Original Recording Length: 22 mins Language: English Release date: 05-11-05 Publisher: iAmplify.com Ratings: 2.5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Health & Fitness, Workouts Publisher's Summary: Blast calories and sculpt your lower body with this short but intense cardio treadmill workout. New York trainer Chris Bohlin instructs a basic, effective treadmill workout for beginners. If you're already adept on the treadmill, try adding this cardio workout onto your regular routines. Listen to Chris's unique form tips as you walk, and exercise time will fly by. All fitness levels welcome. Looking for more variety in your workouts? Check out these sessions. (P)2005 iAmplify Members Reviews: Tough Work Out I love it. This is a tough workout. It starts easy and gets you warmed up, but by the end ... well, I work out alot, and I can't do it yet. But, I have noticed that when I go on the cross trainer for my other work out, my fitness level has improved. It is fantastic. Not for beginners! The description should say this this audio is NOT for beginners or persons who are rather out of shape. I figured since I've been spending time on a treadmill, that this workout would be good for me. Turns out, it's way too intense for my level. I'd say this is for people who are, at the very least, moderately fit. not as I expected I do not like this workout at ALL. I was concentrating so hard on walking at a 1.0 pace in the beginning that I had difficulty doing anything else that was said. Also, my treadmill doesn't have a digital readout that lets you know your incline. Overall, not what I was looking for at all, not to say its not good, just absolutely not what I thought it was... Maybe I'll give it a try on the treadmill at the gym which is probably a more high-end machine... https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Health-Fitness/Home-Alone-Total-Tone-Audiobook/B002UZL1OM Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Home Alone Total Tone Author: Domo Kovacevic Narrator: Domo Kovacevic Format: Original Recording Length: 31 mins Language: English Release date: 04-06-05 Publisher: iAmplify.com Ratings: 1.5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Health & Fitness, Workouts Publisher's Summary: This can be done at home, at your office, camping, in your hotel room...really anywhere, anytime. All you need is your body, a great attitude, and stamina! You will feel stronger, more flexible, and more firm. Plan on using this powerful workout twice a week for the best results. Looking for more variety in your workouts? Check out these sessions. (P)2005 iAmplify biacuaduc@gmail.com (Domo Kovacevic) Wed, 06 Apr 2005 09:19:02 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Health-Fitness/Home-Alone-Total-Tone-Audiobook/B002UZL1OM thebookvoice.com 00:31:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Home Alone Total Tone Author: Domo Kovacevic Narrator: Domo Kovacevic Format: Original Recording Length: 31 mins Language: English Release date: 04-06-05 Publisher: iAmplify.com Ratings: 1.5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Health & Fitness, Workouts Publisher's Summary: This can be done at home, at your office, camping, in your hotel room...really anywhere, anytime. All you need is your body, a great attitude, and stamina! You will feel stronger, more flexible, and more firm. Plan on using this powerful workout twice a week for the best results. Looking for more variety in your workouts? Check out these sessions. (P)2005 iAmplify Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Home Alone Total Tone Author: Domo Kovacevic Narrator: Domo Kovacevic Format: Original Recording Length: 31 mins Language: English Release date: 04-06-05 Publisher: iAmplify.com Ratings: 1.5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Health & Fitness, Workouts Publisher's Summary: This can be done at home, at your office, camping, in your hotel room...really anywhere, anytime. All you need is your body, a great attitude, and stamina! You will feel stronger, more flexible, and more firm. Plan on using this powerful workout twice a week for the best results. Looking for more variety in your workouts? Check out these sessions. (P)2005 iAmplify Members Reviews: Too much filler There is a musical intro and then music in between the exercises that are just filler (not for stretching). Then there's too much just talking. It's a short workout anyway, but when you take out all of the wasted time, there not enough substance. Too bad, the exercises are good ones. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Health-Fitness/Marinas-Elliptical-Workout-10-Audiobook/B002V8L6L6 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Marina's Elliptical Workout #10 Subtitle: Holla! Author: Marina Kamen Format: Unabridged Length: 18 mins Language: English Release date: 08-06-08 Publisher: Kamen Entertainment Group, Inc. Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Health & Fitness, Workouts Publisher's Summary: With a tempo range of 126-134 beats per minute, the featured songs include "Make Me Holla!" and "Say That You Love Me!" biacuaduc@gmail.com (Marina Kamen) Wed, 06 Aug 2008 20:08:41 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Health-Fitness/Marinas-Elliptical-Workout-10-Audiobook/B002V8L6L6 thebookvoice.com 00:18:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Marina's Elliptical Workout #10 Subtitle: Holla! Author: Marina Kamen Format: Unabridged Length: 18 mins Language: English Release date: 08-06-08 Publisher: Kamen Entertainment Group, Inc. Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Health & Fitness, Workouts Publisher's Summary: With a tempo range of 126-134 beats per minute, the featured songs include "Make Me Holla!" and "Say That You Love Me!" Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Marina's Elliptical Workout #10 Subtitle: Holla! Author: Marina Kamen Format: Unabridged Length: 18 mins Language: English Release date: 08-06-08 Publisher: Kamen Entertainment Group, Inc. Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Health & Fitness, Workouts Publisher's Summary: With a tempo range of 126-134 beats per minute, the featured songs include "Make Me Holla!" and "Say That You Love Me!" https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Health-Fitness/Personalizing-Pilates-Audiobook/B002V8L300 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Personalizing Pilates Subtitle: After Snow Shoveling Author: Sherry Lowe-Bernie Narrator: Sherry Lowe-Bernie Format: Abridged Length: 29 mins Language: English Release date: 11-24-08 Publisher: Personalizing Pilates Inc. Genres: Health & Fitness, Workouts Publisher's Summary: The program includes three files that will guide you through the exercises. First, there is a free Ab Tutorial that teaches you how to use your breathing to activate and strengthen the deepest layer of your abdominal and back muscles. These muscles are important because they support and stabilize your spine as you move. The easy-to-follow audio instructions in the MP3 workout guide you through a series of Pilates exercises that stretch your tight muscles and then strengthen your abdominals and lower back. For those of you who are visual learners, the accompanying photo-illustrated document shows the exercises in the order in which they are taught. So after you have shoveled the driveway, take a hot shower and take 25 minutes for yourself. It's faster and less expensive than a trip to the chiropractor! You'll feel much better and your cranky lower back will feel much better. I promise. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Sherry Lowe-Bernie) Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00:17:24 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Health-Fitness/Personalizing-Pilates-Audiobook/B002V8L300 thebookvoice.com 00:29:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Personalizing Pilates Subtitle: After Snow Shoveling Author: Sherry Lowe-Bernie Narrator: Sherry Lowe-Bernie Format: Abridged Length: 29 mins Language: English Release date: 11-24-08 Publisher: Personalizing Pilates Inc. Genres: Health & Fitness, Workouts Publisher's Summary: The program includes three files that will guide you through the exercises. First, there is a free Ab Tutorial that teaches you how to use your breathing to activate and strengthen the deepest layer of your abdominal and back muscles. These muscles are important because they support and stabilize your spine as you move. The easy-to-follow audio instructions in the MP3 workout guide you through a series of Pilates exercises that stretch your tight muscles and then strengthen your abdominals and lower back. For those of you who are visual learners, the accompanying photo-illustrated document shows the exercises in the order in which they are taught. So after you have shoveled the driveway, take a hot shower and take 25 minutes for yourself. It's faster and less expensive than a trip to the chiropractor! You'll feel much better and your cranky lower back will feel much better. I promise. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Personalizing Pilates Subtitle: After Snow Shoveling Author: Sherry Lowe-Bernie Narrator: Sherry Lowe-Bernie Format: Abridged Length: 29 mins Language: English Release date: 11-24-08 Publisher: Personalizing Pilates Inc. Genres: Health & Fitness, Workouts Publisher's Summary: The program includes three files that will guide you through the exercises. First, there is a free Ab Tutorial that teaches you how to use your breathing to activate and strengthen the deepest layer of your abdominal and back muscles. These muscles are important because they support and stabilize your spine as you move. The easy-to-follow audio instructions in the MP3 workout guide you through a series of Pilates exercises that stretch your tight muscles and then strengthen your abdominals and lower back. For those of you who are visual learners, the accompanying photo-illustrated document shows the exercises in the order in which they are taught. So after you have shoveled the driveway, take a hot shower and take 25 minutes for yourself. It's faster and less expensive than a trip to the chiropractor! You'll feel much better and your cranky lower back will feel much better. I promise. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Health-Fitness/Marinas-Elliptical-Workout-9-Audiobook/B002V8LI4G Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Marina's Elliptical Workout #9 Subtitle: It's Never Over! Author: Marina Kamen Format: Unabridged Length: 29 mins Language: English Release date: 08-04-08 Publisher: Kamen Entertainment Group, Inc. Genres: Health & Fitness, Workouts Publisher's Summary: The tempo is 146-150 beats per minute, and featured songs include "Over", "Angel", and "Nothing Without You!" biacuaduc@gmail.com (Marina Kamen) Mon, 04 Aug 2008 19:09:55 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Health-Fitness/Marinas-Elliptical-Workout-9-Audiobook/B002V8LI4G thebookvoice.com 00:29:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Marina's Elliptical Workout #9 Subtitle: It's Never Over! Author: Marina Kamen Format: Unabridged Length: 29 mins Language: English Release date: 08-04-08 Publisher: Kamen Entertainment Group, Inc. Genres: Health & Fitness, Workouts Publisher's Summary: The tempo is 146-150 beats per minute, and featured songs include "Over", "Angel", and "Nothing Without You!" Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Marina's Elliptical Workout #9 Subtitle: It's Never Over! Author: Marina Kamen Format: Unabridged Length: 29 mins Language: English Release date: 08-04-08 Publisher: Kamen Entertainment Group, Inc. Genres: Health & Fitness, Workouts Publisher's Summary: The tempo is 146-150 beats per minute, and featured songs include "Over", "Angel", and "Nothing Without You!" https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Health-Fitness/Marinas-Elliptical-Workout-2-Audiobook/B002V8H2IW Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Marina's Elliptical Workout #2 Subtitle: Welcome! (Wilkomen!) Author: Marina Kamen Format: Unabridged Length: 20 mins Language: English Release date: 08-04-08 Publisher: Kamen Entertainment Group, Inc. Genres: Health & Fitness, Workouts Publisher's Summary: The tempo range is 136-138 beats per minute, and featured songs include "Wilkomen" and "Shout It!" biacuaduc@gmail.com (Marina Kamen) Mon, 04 Aug 2008 15:00:02 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Health-Fitness/Marinas-Elliptical-Workout-2-Audiobook/B002V8H2IW thebookvoice.com 00:20:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Marina's Elliptical Workout #2 Subtitle: Welcome! (Wilkomen!) Author: Marina Kamen Format: Unabridged Length: 20 mins Language: English Release date: 08-04-08 Publisher: Kamen Entertainment Group, Inc. Genres: Health & Fitness, Workouts Publisher's Summary: The tempo range is 136-138 beats per minute, and featured songs include "Wilkomen" and "Shout It!" Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Marina's Elliptical Workout #2 Subtitle: Welcome! (Wilkomen!) Author: Marina Kamen Format: Unabridged Length: 20 mins Language: English Release date: 08-04-08 Publisher: Kamen Entertainment Group, Inc. Genres: Health & Fitness, Workouts Publisher's Summary: The tempo range is 136-138 beats per minute, and featured songs include "Wilkomen" and "Shout It!" https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Health-Fitness/Marinas-Cardio-Motivation-Workout-3-Audiobook/B002V5J0TO Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Marina's Cardio Motivation Workout #3 Subtitle: Heavenly Feeling! Author: Marina Kamen Format: Unabridged Length: 30 mins Language: English Release date: 08-06-08 Publisher: Kamen Entertainment Group, Inc. Ratings: 1 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Health & Fitness, Workouts Publisher's Summary: With a tempo range of 130-132 beats per minute, the featured songs include "Letting Go", "Heaven", and "Mediterranean!" biacuaduc@gmail.com (Marina Kamen) Wed, 06 Aug 2008 07:08:09 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Health-Fitness/Marinas-Cardio-Motivation-Workout-3-Audiobook/B002V5J0TO thebookvoice.com 00:30:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Marina's Cardio Motivation Workout #3 Subtitle: Heavenly Feeling! Author: Marina Kamen Format: Unabridged Length: 30 mins Language: English Release date: 08-06-08 Publisher: Kamen Entertainment Group, Inc. Ratings: 1 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Health & Fitness, Workouts Publisher's Summary: With a tempo range of 130-132 beats per minute, the featured songs include "Letting Go", "Heaven", and "Mediterranean!" Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Marina's Cardio Motivation Workout #3 Subtitle: Heavenly Feeling! Author: Marina Kamen Format: Unabridged Length: 30 mins Language: English Release date: 08-06-08 Publisher: Kamen Entertainment Group, Inc. Ratings: 1 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Health & Fitness, Workouts Publisher's Summary: With a tempo range of 130-132 beats per minute, the featured songs include "Letting Go", "Heaven", and "Mediterranean!" https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Health-Fitness/Marinas-Cardio-Motivation-Workout-10-Audiobook/B002V5BJFW Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Marina's Cardio Motivation Workout #10 Subtitle: Best Friends for Life! Author: Marina Kamen Format: Unabridged Length: 29 mins Language: English Release date: 08-08-08 Publisher: Kamen Entertainment Group, Inc. Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Health & Fitness, Workouts Publisher's Summary: With a tempo range of 135-142 beats per minute, the featured songs include "Dreamlover", "Limit of Love", and "Best Friend For Life!" biacuaduc@gmail.com (Marina Kamen) Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:39:11 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Health-Fitness/Marinas-Cardio-Motivation-Workout-10-Audiobook/B002V5BJFW thebookvoice.com 00:29:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Marina's Cardio Motivation Workout #10 Subtitle: Best Friends for Life! Author: Marina Kamen Format: Unabridged Length: 29 mins Language: English Release date: 08-08-08 Publisher: Kamen Entertainment Group, Inc. Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Health & Fitness, Workouts Publisher's Summary: With a tempo range of 135-142 beats per minute, the featured songs include "Dreamlover", "Limit of Love", and "Best Friend For Life!" Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Marina's Cardio Motivation Workout #10 Subtitle: Best Friends for Life! Author: Marina Kamen Format: Unabridged Length: 29 mins Language: English Release date: 08-08-08 Publisher: Kamen Entertainment Group, Inc. Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Health & Fitness, Workouts Publisher's Summary: With a tempo range of 135-142 beats per minute, the featured songs include "Dreamlover", "Limit of Love", and "Best Friend For Life!" Members Reviews: Oh my gosh! Since these are the only treadmill workouts to choose from on Audible (about 50 of the same "interesting" person) I thought I'd try it...oh my gosh! The music ~ awful techno pounding and pounding and then this woman!...yea? yea? yea? Made me want to never walk on the treadmill again. I can't get this stuff out of my mind... Audible...please...you can do better than this! https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Health-Fitness/Marinas-Elliptical-Workout-7-Audiobook/B002V1LVJA Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Marina's Elliptical Workout #7 Subtitle: Livin' in Motion! Author: Marina Kamen Format: Unabridged Length: 29 mins Language: English Release date: 08-04-08 Publisher: Kamen Entertainment Group, Inc. Genres: Health & Fitness, Workouts Publisher's Summary: The tempo range is 130-140 beats per minute, and featured songs including "The Tenderin' Kind!", "I'm Burnin' Up", and "Livin' in Motion" biacuaduc@gmail.com (Marina Kamen) Mon, 04 Aug 2008 08:18:02 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Health-Fitness/Marinas-Elliptical-Workout-7-Audiobook/B002V1LVJA thebookvoice.com 00:29:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Marina's Elliptical Workout #7 Subtitle: Livin' in Motion! Author: Marina Kamen Format: Unabridged Length: 29 mins Language: English Release date: 08-04-08 Publisher: Kamen Entertainment Group, Inc. Genres: Health & Fitness, Workouts Publisher's Summary: The tempo range is 130-140 beats per minute, and featured songs including "The Tenderin' Kind!", "I'm Burnin' Up", and "Livin' in Motion" Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Marina's Elliptical Workout #7 Subtitle: Livin' in Motion! Author: Marina Kamen Format: Unabridged Length: 29 mins Language: English Release date: 08-04-08 Publisher: Kamen Entertainment Group, Inc. Genres: Health & Fitness, Workouts Publisher's Summary: The tempo range is 130-140 beats per minute, and featured songs including "The Tenderin' Kind!", "I'm Burnin' Up", and "Livin' in Motion" https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Health-Fitness/Marinas-Treadmill-Workout-11-Audiobook/B002V1BR6W Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Marina's Treadmill Workout #11 Subtitle: Shout it Out! Author: Marina Kamen Format: Unabridged Length: 24 mins Language: English Release date: 08-01-08 Publisher: Kamen Entertainment Group, Inc. Genres: Health & Fitness, Workouts Publisher's Summary: The tempo is 136-140 beats per minute, and featured songs include "Wilkomen", "Shout It", and "Kiddin' Around!" biacuaduc@gmail.com (Marina Kamen) Fri, 01 Aug 2008 15:52:48 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Health-Fitness/Marinas-Treadmill-Workout-11-Audiobook/B002V1BR6W thebookvoice.com 00:24:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Marina's Treadmill Workout #11 Subtitle: Shout it Out! Author: Marina Kamen Format: Unabridged Length: 24 mins Language: English Release date: 08-01-08 Publisher: Kamen Entertainment Group, Inc. Genres: Health & Fitness, Workouts Publisher's Summary: The tempo is 136-140 beats per minute, and featured songs include "Wilkomen", "Shout It", and "Kiddin' Around!" Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Marina's Treadmill Workout #11 Subtitle: Shout it Out! Author: Marina Kamen Format: Unabridged Length: 24 mins Language: English Release date: 08-01-08 Publisher: Kamen Entertainment Group, Inc. Genres: Health & Fitness, Workouts Publisher's Summary: The tempo is 136-140 beats per minute, and featured songs include "Wilkomen", "Shout It", and "Kiddin' Around!" https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Health-Fitness/Marinas-Treadmill-Workout-8-Audiobook/B002V1A7Q8 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Marina's Treadmill Workout #8 Subtitle: Never Stop Movin'! Author: Marina Kamen Narrator: Marina Kamen Format: Unabridged Length: 30 mins Language: English Release date: 08-01-08 Publisher: Kamen Entertainment Group, Inc. Ratings: 1 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Health & Fitness, Workouts Publisher's Summary: The tempo is 136-156 beats per minute and featured songs include "Wilkomen", "Shining Star", and "Never Stop Movin'!" biacuaduc@gmail.com (Marina Kamen) Fri, 01 Aug 2008 10:10:42 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Health-Fitness/Marinas-Treadmill-Workout-8-Audiobook/B002V1A7Q8 thebookvoice.com 00:30:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Marina's Treadmill Workout #8 Subtitle: Never Stop Movin'! Author: Marina Kamen Narrator: Marina Kamen Format: Unabridged Length: 30 mins Language: English Release date: 08-01-08 Publisher: Kamen Entertainment Group, Inc. Ratings: 1 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Health & Fitness, Workouts Publisher's Summary: The tempo is 136-156 beats per minute and featured songs include "Wilkomen", "Shining Star", and "Never Stop Movin'!" Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Marina's Treadmill Workout #8 Subtitle: Never Stop Movin'! Author: Marina Kamen Narrator: Marina Kamen Format: Unabridged Length: 30 mins Language: English Release date: 08-01-08 Publisher: Kamen Entertainment Group, Inc. Ratings: 1 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Health & Fitness, Workouts Publisher's Summary: The tempo is 136-156 beats per minute and featured songs include "Wilkomen", "Shining Star", and "Never Stop Movin'!" https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Agent-Garbo-Audiobook/B00D909U6I Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Agent Garbo Subtitle: The Brilliant, Eccentric Secret Agent Who Tricked Hitler & Saved D-Day Author: Stephan Talty Narrator: Clinton Wade Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 07-17-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 104 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Before he remade himself as the master spy known as Garbo, Juan Pujol was nothing more than a Barcelona poultry farmer. But as Garbo, he turned in a masterpiece of deception that changed the course of World War II. Posing as the Nazis only reliable spy inside England, he created an imaginary million-man army, invented armadas out of thin air, and brought a vast network of fictional subagents to life. The scheme culminated on June 6, 1944, when Garbo convinced the Germans that the Allied forces approaching Normandy were just a feint - the real invasion would come at Calais. Because of his brilliant trickery, the Allies were able to land with much less opposition and eventually push on to Berlin. As incredible as it sounds, everything in Agent Garbo is true, based on years of archival research and interviews with Pujols family. This pulse-pounding thriller set in the shadow world of espionage and deception reveals the shocking reality of spycraft that occurs just below the surface of history. Critic Reviews: "The book presses ever forward down a path of historical marvels and astonishing facts. The effect is like a master class thats accessible to anyone, and Agent Garbo often reads as though it were written in a single, perfect draft." (The Atlantic) "Stephan Taltys unsurpassed research brings forth one of the wars greatest agents in a must-read book for those who think they know all the great World War II stories." (Gregory Freeman, author of The Forgotten 500) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Stephan Talty) Wed, 17 Jul 2013 21:02:53 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Agent-Garbo-Audiobook/B00D909U6I thebookvoice.com 08:55:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Agent Garbo Subtitle: The Brilliant, Eccentric Secret Agent Who Tricked Hitler & Saved D-Day Author: Stephan Talty Narrator: Clinton Wade Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 07-17-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 104 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Before he remade himself as the master spy known as Garbo, Juan Pujol was nothing more than a Barcelona poultry farmer. But as Garbo, he turned in a masterpiece of deception that changed the course of World War II. Posing as the Nazis only reliable spy inside England, he created an imaginary million-man army, invented armadas out of thin air, and brought a vast network of fictional subagents to life. The scheme culminated on June 6, 1944, when Garbo convinced the Germans that the Allied forces approaching Normandy were just a feint - the real invasion would come at Calais. Because of his brilliant trickery, the Allies were able to land with much less opposition and eventually push on to Berlin. As incredible as it sounds, everything in Agent Garbo is true, based on years of archival research and interviews with Pujols family. This pulse-pounding thriller set in the shadow world of espionage and deception reveals the shocking reality of spycraft that occurs just below the surface of history. Critic Reviews: "The book presses ever forward down a path of historical marvels and astonishing facts. The effect is like a master class thats accessible to anyone, and Agent Garbo often reads as though it were written in a single, perfect draft." (The Atlantic) "Stephan Taltys unsurpassed research brings forth one of the wars greatest agents in a must-read book for those who think they know all the great World War II stories." (Gregory Freeman, author of The Forgotten 500) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Agent Garbo Subtitle: The Brilliant, Eccentric Secret Agent Who Tricked Hitler & Saved D-Day Author: Stephan Talty Narrator: Clinton Wade Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 07-17-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 104 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Before he remade himself as the master spy known as Garbo, Juan Pujol was nothing more than a Barcelona poultry farmer. But as Garbo, he turned in a masterpiece of deception that changed the course of World War II. Posing as the Nazis only reliable spy inside England, he created an imaginary million-man army, invented armadas out of thin air, and brought a vast network of fictional subagents to life. The scheme culminated on June 6, 1944, when Garbo convinced the Germans that the Allied forces approaching Normandy were just a feint - the real invasion would come at Calais. Because of his brilliant trickery, the Allies were able to land with much less opposition and eventually push on to Berlin. As incredible as it sounds, everything in Agent Garbo is true, based on years of archival research and interviews with Pujols family. This pulse-pounding thriller set in the shadow world of espionage and deception reveals the shocking reality of spycraft that occurs just below the surface of history. Critic Reviews: "The book presses ever forward down a path of historical marvels and astonishing facts. The effect is like a master class thats accessible to anyone, and Agent Garbo often reads as though it were written in a single, perfect draft." (The Atlantic) "Stephan Taltys unsurpassed research brings forth one of the wars greatest agents in a must-read book for those who think they know all the great World War II stories." (Gregory Freeman, author of The Forgotten 500) Members Reviews: Good story, writing overly dramatic What did you like best about Agent Garbo? What did you like least? The main, real life character (a failed chicken farmer who becomes the most important spy in WWII) is too fantastic not to be true and fascinating to follow (kind of like the one-eyed neurologist with Asperger's in the Big Short). That said, the writing was too melodramatic. Lots of details/flourishes about scenes were added and seemed somehow artificial or at least unnecessary. The story line is fantastic, these descriptive trimmings weren't necessary What did you like best about this story? The main character and the idea that a fairly lone wolf guy could save literally thousands of lives from a windowless office in London during WWII Any additional comments? Despite my concerns, it's a good read and well worth reading. Awful narration - I am getting the book instead Any additional comments? I. was really looking forward to this audiobook. Sometime last year the WSJ Weekend edition had an article on the relatively unknown spies of WW II and "Agent Garbo" seemed fascinating. But I had a headache after 30 minutes of listening. I have never heard a narrator who reads so fast yet manages a monotone so all the words run together at breakneck speed to create a mash of sounds that bury the story. Please reissue this audiobook with a narrator who appreciates his subject. Classic Spy Story But Real, Meaningful Story, performance flows like an Ian Fleming novel with plenty of suspense, plot twists, mistakes, etc. Yet, all real with historical impact. Heroism stranger than fiction! Would you listen to Agent Garbo again? Why? Yes. It's so over the top that you it's like something out of Hollywood but it's completely real. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Rawhide-Down-Audiobook/B004Q7BM82 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Rawhide Down Subtitle: The Near Assassination of Ronald Reagan Author: Del Quentin Wilber Narrator: Jason Culp Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 03-15-11 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 215 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: On March 30, 1981, President Reagan walked out of a hotel in Washington, D.C. and was shot by a would-be assassin. For years, few people knew the truth about how close the president came to dying, and no one has ever written a detailed narrative of that harrowing day. Now, drawing on exclusive new interviews, Del Quentin Wilber tells the electrifying story of a moment when the nation teetered on the brink of chaos. With cinematic clarity, we see the Secret Service agent whose fast reflexes saved the presidents life; the brilliant surgeon who operated on Reagan as he was losing half his blood; and the small group of White House officials frantically trying to determine whether the country was under attack. Most especially, we encounter the man code-named Rawhide, a leader of uncommon grace who inspired affection and awe in everyone who worked with him. Reagan was the only serving U.S. president to survive being shot in an assassination attempt. In Rawhide Down, the story of that perilous day--a day of chaos, crisis, prayer, heroism and hope--is brought to life as never before. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Del Quentin Wilber) Tue, 15 Mar 2011 02:55:18 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Rawhide-Down-Audiobook/B004Q7BM82 thebookvoice.com 09:28:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Rawhide Down Subtitle: The Near Assassination of Ronald Reagan Author: Del Quentin Wilber Narrator: Jason Culp Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 03-15-11 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 215 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: On March 30, 1981, President Reagan walked out of a hotel in Washington, D.C. and was shot by a would-be assassin. For years, few people knew the truth about how close the president came to dying, and no one has ever written a detailed narrative of that harrowing day. Now, drawing on exclusive new interviews, Del Quentin Wilber tells the electrifying story of a moment when the nation teetered on the brink of chaos. With cinematic clarity, we see the Secret Service agent whose fast reflexes saved the presidents life; the brilliant surgeon who operated on Reagan as he was losing half his blood; and the small group of White House officials frantically trying to determine whether the country was under attack. Most especially, we encounter the man code-named Rawhide, a leader of uncommon grace who inspired affection and awe in everyone who worked with him. Reagan was the only serving U.S. president to survive being shot in an assassination attempt. In Rawhide Down, the story of that perilous day--a day of chaos, crisis, prayer, heroism and hope--is brought to life as never before. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Rawhide Down Subtitle: The Near Assassination of Ronald Reagan Author: Del Quentin Wilber Narrator: Jason Culp Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 03-15-11 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 215 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: On March 30, 1981, President Reagan walked out of a hotel in Washington, D.C. and was shot by a would-be assassin. For years, few people knew the truth about how close the president came to dying, and no one has ever written a detailed narrative of that harrowing day. Now, drawing on exclusive new interviews, Del Quentin Wilber tells the electrifying story of a moment when the nation teetered on the brink of chaos. With cinematic clarity, we see the Secret Service agent whose fast reflexes saved the presidents life; the brilliant surgeon who operated on Reagan as he was losing half his blood; and the small group of White House officials frantically trying to determine whether the country was under attack. Most especially, we encounter the man code-named Rawhide, a leader of uncommon grace who inspired affection and awe in everyone who worked with him. Reagan was the only serving U.S. president to survive being shot in an assassination attempt. In Rawhide Down, the story of that perilous day--a day of chaos, crisis, prayer, heroism and hope--is brought to life as never before. Members Reviews: Informative and Entertaining Del Quentin Wilber spins quite a yarn with Rawhide Down: The Near Assassination of Ronald Reagan. This is a detailed telling of the story and a page turner at that. Wilber has, in the process, done a great service to readers by revealing current information about the attack not readily available at the time. The chapters on the attack, the trip to the hospital, the surgeons work and surrounding circumstances is particularly exciting. The author, to me at least, seems to admire Reagan and some who did not care for him or his policies might be put off. However, if one will just read the story much can be learned. The reading of Jason Culp is very good. Fantastic Read - More Please? First of all, let me say that this was a fantastic read. Very, very interesting stuff. The background information on Hinckley was very interesting. I knew the guy was enamored with Jodi Foster, but I had no idea that he had actually left things for her at Yale and called her and spoke to her at her dorm numerous times. The story of him "stalking" Jimmy Carter was also news to me. The details surrounding the assassination attempt were very thorough, and told from various points of view. Reagan's sense of humor during the whole ordeal was something else. The book brought out a wide range of emotions for me, from sadness at the unfortunate outcome for Jim Brady to chuckles at Reagan's comments to the medical staff throughout his stay. I was glad they had so much information and detail regarding Reagan's surgery itself, as it is always interesting to learn how doctors/surgeons make the decisions that they do. The other big surprise is to realize how far we've come, technology-wise, since 1981. The inability to reach George Bush during his flight and other "communication" issues are almost unbelievable in today's world of texting, cell phones and the internet. The only criticism is that the book is too short. I almost did a double-take in my car when the readers said "Epilogue.....". I couldn't believe it was over. I was very surprised that there was nothing written from Jodi Foster's perspective. Apparently the author didn't (or couldn't) interview her. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Todo-lo-que-debe-saber-sobre-la-Primera-Guerra-Mundial-Audiobook/B00MMM75WA Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> Título: Todo lo que debe saber sobre la Primera Guerra Mundial Autor: Jesús Hernández Narrador: Gustavo Dardes Formato: Unabridged Duración: 11 hrs and 9 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 08-12-14 Editor: Audible Studios Calificaciones: 4.5 de 5 de 23 votos Categorías: History, 20th Century Resumen del editor: En Junio de 1914 el asesinato del archiduque Francisco Fernando de Austria provocó la primera "guerra total" de la historia: un conflicto que cambiará el destino del mundo. Normalmente no se presta a la Primera Guerra Mundial la debida atención, las estanterías, rebosantes de libros sobre la Segunda Guerra Mundial, no tienen mucho sitio para su predecesora. Este fantástico audio libro de Jesús Hernández viene a arrojar luz sobre este conflicto fundamental para entender gran parte de los enfrentamientos políticos del S.XX, como la propia Segunda Guerra Mundial, y algunos de los que aún siguen abiertos en pleno S.XXI, por ejemplo, los combates entre israelíes y palestinos. En Todo lo que debe saber sobre la Primera Guerra Mundial conoceremos no sólo los datos más importantes de la contienda, también misterios que aún no han sido resueltos, leyendas y mitos, curiosidades históricas y una descripción de la dureza de la vida en las trincheras. Jesús Hernández pone sus abundantes conocimientos a disposición de un estilo narrativo impecable, ágil y exacto, y consigue recrear las escenas más sobresalientes del resurgimiento milagroso del ejército francés que salvó a París en 1914, o la espontánea tregua navideña del frente oriental, o el fracaso de las batallas de Chemin des Dammes y de Passchendeale donde unos oficiales engreídos enviaron a miles de soldados a una muerte segura. Además de aclararnos misterios como la desaparición del regimiento de Norfolk en Turquía y explicarnos el origen de leyendas como la de que un ejército de arqueros fantasmas ayudó a los aliados, Todo lo que debe saber sobre la Primera Guerra Mundial incluye en los últimos capítulos información fundamental para todos los oyentes interesados en la materia. La historia de la Primera Guerra Mundial es el relato de numerosos fracasos diplomáticos, la historia de la aparición del submarino, el tanque, el zepelín, el avión y las armas químicas. Please Note: This audiobook is in Spanish. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jesús Hernández) Tue, 12 Aug 2014 07:04:09 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Todo-lo-que-debe-saber-sobre-la-Primera-Guerra-Mundial-Audiobook/B00MMM75WA thebookvoice.com 11:09:00 no Escucha este título completo gratis en thebookvoice.com Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> Título: Todo lo que debe saber sobre la Primera Guerra Mundial Autor: Jesús Hernández Narrador: Gustavo Dardes Formato: Unabridged Duración: 11 hrs and 9 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 08-12-14 Editor: Audible Studios Calificaciones: 4.5 de 5 de 23 votos Categorías: History, 20th Century Resumen del editor: En Junio de 1914 el asesinato del archiduque Francisco Fernando de Austria provocó la primera "guerra total" de la historia: un conflicto que cambiará el destino del mundo. Normalmente no se presta a la Primera Guerra Mundial la debida atención, las estanterías, rebosantes de libros sobre la Segunda Guerra Mundial, no tienen mucho sitio para su predecesora. Este fantástico audio libro de Jesús Hernández viene a arrojar luz sobre este conflicto fundamental para entender gran parte de los enfrentamientos políticos del S.XX, como la propia Segunda Guerra Mundial, y algunos de los que aún siguen abiertos en pleno S.XXI, por ejemplo, los combates entre israelíes y palestinos. En Todo lo que debe saber sobre la Primera Guerra Mundial conoceremos no sólo los datos más importantes de la contienda, también misterios que aún no han sido resueltos, leyendas y mitos, curiosidades históricas y una descripción de la dureza de la vida en las trincheras. Jesús Hernández pone sus abundantes conocimientos a disposición de un estilo narrativo impecable, ágil y exacto, y consigue recrear las escenas más sobresalientes del resurgimiento milagroso del ejército francés que salvó a París en 1914, o la espontánea tregua navideña del frente oriental, o el fracaso de las batallas de Chemin des Dammes y de Passchendeale donde unos oficiales engreídos enviaron a miles de soldados a una muerte segura. Además de aclararnos misterios como la desaparición del regimiento de Norfolk en Turquía y explicarnos el origen de leyendas como la de que un ejército de arqueros fantasmas ayudó a los aliados, Todo lo que debe saber sobre la Primera Guerra Mundial incluye en los últimos capítulos información fundamental para todos los oyentes interesados en la materia. La historia de la Primera Guerra Mundial es el relato de numerosos fracasos diplomáticos, la historia de la aparición del submarino, el tanque, el zepelín, el avión y las armas químicas. Please Note: This audiobook is in Spanish. Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> Título: Todo lo que debe saber sobre la Primera Guerra Mundial Autor: Jesús Hernández Narrador: Gustavo Dardes Formato: Unabridged Duración: 11 hrs and 9 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 08-12-14 Editor: Audible Studios Calificaciones: 4.5 de 5 de 23 votos Categorías: History, 20th Century Resumen del editor: En Junio de 1914 el asesinato del archiduque Francisco Fernando de Austria provocó la primera "guerra total" de la historia: un conflicto que cambiará el destino del mundo. Normalmente no se presta a la Primera Guerra Mundial la debida atención, las estanterías, rebosantes de libros sobre la Segunda Guerra Mundial, no tienen mucho sitio para su predecesora. Este fantástico audio libro de Jesús Hernández viene a arrojar luz sobre este conflicto fundamental para entender gran parte de los enfrentamientos políticos del S.XX, como la propia Segunda Guerra Mundial, y algunos de los que aún siguen abiertos en pleno S.XXI, por ejemplo, los combates entre israelíes y palestinos. En Todo lo que debe saber sobre la Primera Guerra Mundial conoceremos no sólo los datos más importantes de la contienda, también misterios que aún no han sido resueltos, leyendas y mitos, curiosidades históricas y una descripción de la dureza de la vida en las trincheras. Jesús Hernández pone sus abundantes conocimientos a disposición de un estilo narrativo impecable, ágil y exacto, y consigue recrear las escenas más sobresalientes del resurgimiento milagroso del ejército francés que salvó a París en 1914, o la espontánea tregua navideña del frente oriental, o el fracaso de las batallas de Chemin des Dammes y de Passchendeale donde unos oficiales engreídos enviaron a miles de soldados a una muerte segura. Además de aclararnos misterios como la desaparición del regimiento de Norfolk en Turquía y explicarnos el origen de leyendas como la de que un ejército de arqueros fantasmas ayudó a los aliados, Todo lo que debe saber sobre la Primera Guerra Mundial incluye en los últimos capítulos información fundamental para todos los oyentes interesados en la materia. La historia de la Primera Guerra Mundial es el relato de numerosos fracasos diplomáticos, la historia de la aparición del submarino, el tanque, el zepelín, el avión y las armas químicas. Please Note: This audiobook is in Spanish. Opiniones de los miembros: Buena manera de incrementar tu culutra What did you like best about Todo lo que debe saber sobre la Primera Guerra Mundial? What did you like least? Lo que más me gustó es que narra a detalle los sucesos de la guerra, incluso los que no aparecen en la biografía oficial. Me gusta el nivel de detalle de los personajes y las escenas. Lo que menos me gustó fueron los últimos capítulos, me aburrieron un poco. Would you be willing to try another book from Jesús Hernández? Why or why not? Por supuesto que compraría otro libro del autor, de hecho ya terminé la segunda guerra mundial también (Este en lo personal me gustó más). Have you listened to any of Gustavo Dardess other performances before? How does this one compare? Si en otro libro del autor. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Lenin-on-the-Train-Audiobook/B06ZYJQ4YP Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Lenin on the Train Author: Catherine Merridale Narrator: Gordon Griffin Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 04-21-17 Publisher: Dreamscape Media, LLC Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 24 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: In April 1917, as Tsar Nicholas II's abdication sent shockwaves across war-torn Europe, the future leader of the Bolshevik revolution, Vladimir Lenin, was far away, exiled in Zurich. To lead the revolt, Lenin needed to return to Petrograd immediately. But to get there, he would have to cross Germany, which meant accepting help from the deadliest of Russia's adversaries and betraying his homeland. Bringing to life a world of counter-espionage, intrigue, wartime desperation, illicit finance, and misguided utopianism, Catherine Merridale provides a riveting account of this pivotal journey as well as the underground conspiracy and subterfuge that went into making it happen. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Catherine Merridale) Fri, 21 Apr 2017 15:43:04 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Lenin-on-the-Train-Audiobook/B06ZYJQ4YP thebookvoice.com 10:01:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Lenin on the Train Author: Catherine Merridale Narrator: Gordon Griffin Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 04-21-17 Publisher: Dreamscape Media, LLC Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 24 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: In April 1917, as Tsar Nicholas II's abdication sent shockwaves across war-torn Europe, the future leader of the Bolshevik revolution, Vladimir Lenin, was far away, exiled in Zurich. To lead the revolt, Lenin needed to return to Petrograd immediately. But to get there, he would have to cross Germany, which meant accepting help from the deadliest of Russia's adversaries and betraying his homeland. Bringing to life a world of counter-espionage, intrigue, wartime desperation, illicit finance, and misguided utopianism, Catherine Merridale provides a riveting account of this pivotal journey as well as the underground conspiracy and subterfuge that went into making it happen. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Lenin on the Train Author: Catherine Merridale Narrator: Gordon Griffin Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 04-21-17 Publisher: Dreamscape Media, LLC Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 24 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: In April 1917, as Tsar Nicholas II's abdication sent shockwaves across war-torn Europe, the future leader of the Bolshevik revolution, Vladimir Lenin, was far away, exiled in Zurich. To lead the revolt, Lenin needed to return to Petrograd immediately. But to get there, he would have to cross Germany, which meant accepting help from the deadliest of Russia's adversaries and betraying his homeland. Bringing to life a world of counter-espionage, intrigue, wartime desperation, illicit finance, and misguided utopianism, Catherine Merridale provides a riveting account of this pivotal journey as well as the underground conspiracy and subterfuge that went into making it happen. Members Reviews: A bit of a disappointment Having read the review in The Economist when this book was first published in the UK, I was eagerly anticipating the US edition. I had expected a lengthy description of the notorious 1917 rail trip, presumably with portraits of all the various characters who made the journey with Lenin. In fact, the journey occupies just 20 pages (pp. 147-168) out of nearly 300. In her introduction the author notes that, commendably, she made the effort to travel the exact same route as had Lenin, in order to experience it at first hand. Yet precious little of this is reflected in the text beyond a phrase or two to describe a few of the towns passed through. Actually, the book is a recap of Lenin's role in the Russian revolution from the eve of the First World War, through and immediately after his return to Russia. Yet there is little new that is added to this well-worn tale, and little insight offered into Lenin's psyche other then repeated references to his intractability and ferocious energy. Of insights into the circle of people around him there is even less. Perhaps the US edition cut some corners? In the acknowledgments the author rhapsodizes over the contributions of the person who produced the included photos and maps. Yet the maps are a very basic two (route of the journey, and street plan of Petrograd), and the photos are, alas, nothing special. The quality of the paper (often a bellwether of the degree of publisher interest) is poor as well. Well written, surely, but a bit of a disappointment nonetheless. Lenin issued first and second class passes to the toilet One hundred years ago, Lenin was living in Zurich, apparently happily. Using the cityâs public library, he read prodigiously and drafted âImperialism: The highest stage of capitalismâ. In February 1917, revolution rocked Petrograd, the Russian capital, and Tsar Nicholas abdicated. A Provisional Government was set up as an alliance between liberals and socialists. Lenin did not approve of the new governmental arrangements and was greatly frustrated by not being able to travel to Russia to take his part. The First World War was continuing and crossing German territory to reach Russia would be seen in Russia as a betrayal, a sign that he was secretly in league with the enemy. Britain would not provide him with safe passage as it was well known that he was strongly opposed to Russiaâs continued participation in the âimperialistâ war. It was, however, his opposition to Russiaâs involvement in the war that provided the key to his escape from Switzerland. Tentative enquiries and suggestions led to his acceptance of an offer of travel through Germany in the now-famous âsealedâ railway carriage. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Coral-Sea-and-Midway-Audiobook/B06XWMPPMG Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Coral Sea and Midway Subtitle: The History of the World War II Battles That Turned the Tide in the Pacific Theater Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Ken Teutsch Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 03-30-17 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: The growing buzz of aircraft engines disturbed the Japanese military construction personnel hauling equipment ashore on the beige coral sand of Tulagi Island at 8:20 AM on May 4th, 1942. Offshore, the large IJN (Imperial Japanese Navy) minelayer Okinoshima, flagship of Admiral Shima Kiyohide, lay at anchor, along with two destroyers, Kikuzuki and Yutsuki, and transport ships. Six Japanese Mitsubishi F1M2 floatplanes also rested on the gentle, deep blue swell, marking Tulagi's future as an IJN floatplane base. The men on the beach, at inland construction sites, or aboard the Japanese ships, looked up towards the huge white cumulus clouds sailing on the ocean wind. Taken completely by surprise, the Japanese stood and stared as 13 sturdy-looking dive bombers dropped through the cumulus layer at 6,000 feet, plunging towards the IJN ships. As they streaked lower, the white star on a black disc insignia of American aircraft grew visible on the underside of each wing. This was the beginning of the Battle of the Coral Sea, one that even those fighting it could not know would make history. While the battle is not as well-known as other battles across the Pacific, it set a precedent by pitting enemy aircraft carriers against each other, a battle in which the rival navies themselves never sighted each other or fired a gun at each other. Instead, the fighting was done with the carriers' aircraft, something that would become more common over time and would result in decisive actions at places like Midway just months later. Furthermore, while it was in a sense a tactical victory for the Japanese, it would end up helping blunt their aggressive push east in the Pacific, making it a crucial strategic victory for the Allies. Although not as well-remembered as D-Day or even the attack at Pearl Harbor that preceded it, the Battle of Midway was one of the most unique and important battles fought during World War II. In fact, the turning point in the Pacific theater took place between June 4-7, 1942 as a Japanese fleet moved a sizable fleet intending to occupy Midway Island and draw the American navy near. Instead, American aircraft flying from three aircraft carriers that had been away from Pearl Harbor in December 1941 got a bearing on the Japanese fleet and sunk four Japanese aircraft carriers, permanently crippling Japan's navy. The Battle of Midway was one of the first major naval battles in history where the enemy fleets never actually saw or came into contact with each other. By the time the Battle of Midway was over, the defeat was so devastating that it was actually kept secret from all but the highest echelons of the Japanese government. Along with the loss of hundreds of aircraft and over 3,000 men killed, the four Japanese aircraft carriers lost, when compared to America's one lost carrier, was critical considering America's huge shipbuilding superiority. However, the Battle of Midway could also have easily turned out differently. Japan began the battle with more carriers, more and better aircraft, and more experienced crews than the Americans, and if the battle of the Coral Sea was any indication, the two sides had irrefutable proof of the dominance of the aircraft carrier in the Pacific. The implications of earlier clashes were now starkly underlined, and the fighting was now clearly about timing. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Charles River Editors) Thu, 30 Mar 2017 21:19:07 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Coral-Sea-and-Midway-Audiobook/B06XWMPPMG thebookvoice.com 02:48:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Coral Sea and Midway Subtitle: The History of the World War II Battles That Turned the Tide in the Pacific Theater Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Ken Teutsch Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 03-30-17 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: The growing buzz of aircraft engines disturbed the Japanese military construction personnel hauling equipment ashore on the beige coral sand of Tulagi Island at 8:20 AM on May 4th, 1942. Offshore, the large IJN (Imperial Japanese Navy) minelayer Okinoshima, flagship of Admiral Shima Kiyohide, lay at anchor, along with two destroyers, Kikuzuki and Yutsuki, and transport ships. Six Japanese Mitsubishi F1M2 floatplanes also rested on the gentle, deep blue swell, marking Tulagi's future as an IJN floatplane base. The men on the beach, at inland construction sites, or aboard the Japanese ships, looked up towards the huge white cumulus clouds sailing on the ocean wind. Taken completely by surprise, the Japanese stood and stared as 13 sturdy-looking dive bombers dropped through the cumulus layer at 6,000 feet, plunging towards the IJN ships. As they streaked lower, the white star on a black disc insignia of American aircraft grew visible on the underside of each wing. This was the beginning of the Battle of the Coral Sea, one that even those fighting it could not know would make history. While the battle is not as well-known as other battles across the Pacific, it set a precedent by pitting enemy aircraft carriers against each other, a battle in which the rival navies themselves never sighted each other or fired a gun at each other. Instead, the fighting was done with the carriers' aircraft, something that would become more common over time and would result in decisive actions at places like Midway just months later. Furthermore, while it was in a sense a tactical victory for the Japanese, it would end up helping blunt their aggressive push east in the Pacific, making it a crucial strategic victory for the Allies. Although not as well-remembered as D-Day or even the attack at Pearl Harbor that preceded it, the Battle of Midway was one of the most unique and important battles fought during World War II. In fact, the turning point in the Pacific theater took place between June 4-7, 1942 as a Japanese fleet moved a sizable fleet intending to occupy Midway Island and draw the American navy near. Instead, American aircraft flying from three aircraft carriers that had been away from Pearl Harbor in December 1941 got a bearing on the Japanese fleet and sunk four Japanese aircraft carriers, permanently crippling Japan's navy. The Battle of Midway was one of the first major naval battles in history where the enemy fleets never actually saw or came into contact with each other. By the time the Battle of Midway was over, the defeat was so devastating that it was actually kept secret from all but the highest echelons of the Japanese government. Along with the loss of hundreds of aircraft and over 3,000 men killed, the four Japanese aircraft carriers lost, when compared to America's one lost carrier, was critical considering America's huge shipbuilding superiority. However, the Battle of Midway could also have easily turned out differently. Japan began the battle with more carriers, more and better aircraft, and more experienced crews than the Americans, and if the battle of the Coral Sea was any indication, the two sides had irrefutable proof of the dominance of the aircraft carrier in the Pacific. The implications of earlier clashes were now starkly underlined, and the fighting was now clearly about timing. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Coral Sea and Midway Subtitle: The History of the World War II Battles That Turned the Tide in the Pacific Theater Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Ken Teutsch Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 03-30-17 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: The growing buzz of aircraft engines disturbed the Japanese military construction personnel hauling equipment ashore on the beige coral sand of Tulagi Island at 8:20 AM on May 4th, 1942. Offshore, the large IJN (Imperial Japanese Navy) minelayer Okinoshima, flagship of Admiral Shima Kiyohide, lay at anchor, along with two destroyers, Kikuzuki and Yutsuki, and transport ships. Six Japanese Mitsubishi F1M2 floatplanes also rested on the gentle, deep blue swell, marking Tulagi's future as an IJN floatplane base. The men on the beach, at inland construction sites, or aboard the Japanese ships, looked up towards the huge white cumulus clouds sailing on the ocean wind. Taken completely by surprise, the Japanese stood and stared as 13 sturdy-looking dive bombers dropped through the cumulus layer at 6,000 feet, plunging towards the IJN ships. As they streaked lower, the white star on a black disc insignia of American aircraft grew visible on the underside of each wing. This was the beginning of the Battle of the Coral Sea, one that even those fighting it could not know would make history. While the battle is not as well-known as other battles across the Pacific, it set a precedent by pitting enemy aircraft carriers against each other, a battle in which the rival navies themselves never sighted each other or fired a gun at each other. Instead, the fighting was done with the carriers' aircraft, something that would become more common over time and would result in decisive actions at places like Midway just months later. Furthermore, while it was in a sense a tactical victory for the Japanese, it would end up helping blunt their aggressive push east in the Pacific, making it a crucial strategic victory for the Allies. Although not as well-remembered as D-Day or even the attack at Pearl Harbor that preceded it, the Battle of Midway was one of the most unique and important battles fought during World War II. In fact, the turning point in the Pacific theater took place between June 4-7, 1942 as a Japanese fleet moved a sizable fleet intending to occupy Midway Island and draw the American navy near. Instead, American aircraft flying from three aircraft carriers that had been away from Pearl Harbor in December 1941 got a bearing on the Japanese fleet and sunk four Japanese aircraft carriers, permanently crippling Japan's navy. The Battle of Midway was one of the first major naval battles in history where the enemy fleets never actually saw or came into contact with each other. By the time the Battle of Midway was over, the defeat was so devastating that it was actually kept secret from all but the highest echelons of the Japanese government. Along with the loss of hundreds of aircraft and over 3,000 men killed, the four Japanese aircraft carriers lost, when compared to America's one lost carrier, was critical considering America's huge shipbuilding superiority. However, the Battle of Midway could also have easily turned out differently. Japan began the battle with more carriers, more and better aircraft, and more experienced crews than the Americans, and if the battle of the Coral Sea was any indication, the two sides had irrefutable proof of the dominance of the aircraft carrier in the Pacific. The implications of earlier clashes were now starkly underlined, and the fighting was now clearly about timing. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Last-Call-Audiobook/B003NGR5L0 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Last Call Subtitle: The Rise and Fall of Prohibition Author: Daniel Okrent Narrator: Daniel Okrent Format: Abridged Length: 9 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 05-21-10 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 212 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: A brilliant, authoritative, and fascinating history of America's most puzzling era, the years 1920 to 1933, when the U.S. Constitution was amended to restrict one of Americas favorite pastimes: drinking alcoholic beverages. From its start, America has been awash in drink. The sailing vessel that brought John Winthrop to the shores of the New World in 1630 carried more beer than water. By the 1820s, liquor flowed so plentifully it was cheaper than tea. That Americans would ever agree to relinquish their booze was as improbable as it was astonishing. Yet we did, and Last Call is Daniel Okrent's dazzling explanation of why we did it, what life under Prohibition was like, and how such an unprecedented degree of government interference in the private lives of Americans changed the country forever. Writing with both wit and historical acuity, Okrent reveals how Prohibition marked a confluence of diverse forces: the growing political power of the women's suffrage movement, which allied itself with the antiliquor campaign; the fear of small-town, native-stock Protestants that they were losing control of their country to the immigrants of the large cities; the anti-German sentiment stoked by World War I; and a variety of other unlikely factors, ranging from the rise of the automobile to the advent of the income tax. Through it all, Americans kept drinking, going to remarkably creative lengths to smuggle, sell, conceal, and convivially (and sometimes fatally) imbibe their favorite intoxicants. Last Call is peopled with vivid characters of an astonishing variety: Susan B. Anthony and Billy Sunday, William Jennings Bryan and bootlegger Sam Bronfman, Pierre S. du Pont and H. L. Mencken, Meyer Lansky and the incredible - if long-forgotten - federal official Mabel Walker Willebrandt, who throughout the 20s was the most powerful woman in the country. (Perhaps most surprising of all is Okrent's account of Joseph P. Kennedy's legendary, and long-misunderstood, role in the liquor business.) It's a book rich with stories from nearly all parts of the country. Okrent's narrative runs through smoky Manhattan speakeasies, where relations between the sexes were changed forever; California vineyards busily producing sacramental wine; New England fishing communities that gave up fishing for the more lucrative rum-running business; and in Washington, the halls of Congress itself, where politicians who had voted for Prohibition drank openly and without apology. Last Call is capacious, meticulous, and thrillingly told. It stands as the most complete history of Prohibition ever written and confirms Daniel Okrent's rank as a major American writer. Critic Reviews: Daniel Okrent's Last Call is filled with delightful details, colorful characters, and fascinating social insights. And what a great tale! Prohibition may not have been a lot of fun, but this book sure is. (Walter Isaacson) Last Call is - I can't help it - a high, an upper, a delicious cocktail of a book, served with a twist or two and plenty of punch. (Evan Thomas, Newsweek) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Daniel Okrent) Fri, 21 May 2010 20:28:27 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Last-Call-Audiobook/B003NGR5L0 thebookvoice.com 09:29:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Last Call Subtitle: The Rise and Fall of Prohibition Author: Daniel Okrent Narrator: Daniel Okrent Format: Abridged Length: 9 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 05-21-10 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 212 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: A brilliant, authoritative, and fascinating history of America's most puzzling era, the years 1920 to 1933, when the U.S. Constitution was amended to restrict one of Americas favorite pastimes: drinking alcoholic beverages. From its start, America has been awash in drink. The sailing vessel that brought John Winthrop to the shores of the New World in 1630 carried more beer than water. By the 1820s, liquor flowed so plentifully it was cheaper than tea. That Americans would ever agree to relinquish their booze was as improbable as it was astonishing. Yet we did, and Last Call is Daniel Okrent's dazzling explanation of why we did it, what life under Prohibition was like, and how such an unprecedented degree of government interference in the private lives of Americans changed the country forever. Writing with both wit and historical acuity, Okrent reveals how Prohibition marked a confluence of diverse forces: the growing political power of the women's suffrage movement, which allied itself with the antiliquor campaign; the fear of small-town, native-stock Protestants that they were losing control of their country to the immigrants of the large cities; the anti-German sentiment stoked by World War I; and a variety of other unlikely factors, ranging from the rise of the automobile to the advent of the income tax. Through it all, Americans kept drinking, going to remarkably creative lengths to smuggle, sell, conceal, and convivially (and sometimes fatally) imbibe their favorite intoxicants. Last Call is peopled with vivid characters of an astonishing variety: Susan B. Anthony and Billy Sunday, William Jennings Bryan and bootlegger Sam Bronfman, Pierre S. du Pont and H. L. Mencken, Meyer Lansky and the incredible - if long-forgotten - federal official Mabel Walker Willebrandt, who throughout the 20s was the most powerful woman in the country. (Perhaps most surprising of all is Okrent's account of Joseph P. Kennedy's legendary, and long-misunderstood, role in the liquor business.) It's a book rich with stories from nearly all parts of the country. Okrent's narrative runs through smoky Manhattan speakeasies, where relations between the sexes were changed forever; California vineyards busily producing sacramental wine; New England fishing communities that gave up fishing for the more lucrative rum-running business; and in Washington, the halls of Congress itself, where politicians who had voted for Prohibition drank openly and without apology. Last Call is capacious, meticulous, and thrillingly told. It stands as the most complete history of Prohibition ever written and confirms Daniel Okrent's rank as a major American writer. Critic Reviews: Daniel Okrent's Last Call is filled with delightful details, colorful characters, and fascinating social insights. And what a great tale! Prohibition may not have been a lot of fun, but this book sure is. (Walter Isaacson) Last Call is - I can't help it - a high, an upper, a delicious cocktail of a book, served with a twist or two and plenty of punch. (Evan Thomas, Newsweek) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Last Call Subtitle: The Rise and Fall of Prohibition Author: Daniel Okrent Narrator: Daniel Okrent Format: Abridged Length: 9 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 05-21-10 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 212 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: A brilliant, authoritative, and fascinating history of America's most puzzling era, the years 1920 to 1933, when the U.S. Constitution was amended to restrict one of Americas favorite pastimes: drinking alcoholic beverages. From its start, America has been awash in drink. The sailing vessel that brought John Winthrop to the shores of the New World in 1630 carried more beer than water. By the 1820s, liquor flowed so plentifully it was cheaper than tea. That Americans would ever agree to relinquish their booze was as improbable as it was astonishing. Yet we did, and Last Call is Daniel Okrent's dazzling explanation of why we did it, what life under Prohibition was like, and how such an unprecedented degree of government interference in the private lives of Americans changed the country forever. Writing with both wit and historical acuity, Okrent reveals how Prohibition marked a confluence of diverse forces: the growing political power of the women's suffrage movement, which allied itself with the antiliquor campaign; the fear of small-town, native-stock Protestants that they were losing control of their country to the immigrants of the large cities; the anti-German sentiment stoked by World War I; and a variety of other unlikely factors, ranging from the rise of the automobile to the advent of the income tax. Through it all, Americans kept drinking, going to remarkably creative lengths to smuggle, sell, conceal, and convivially (and sometimes fatally) imbibe their favorite intoxicants. Last Call is peopled with vivid characters of an astonishing variety: Susan B. Anthony and Billy Sunday, William Jennings Bryan and bootlegger Sam Bronfman, Pierre S. du Pont and H. L. Mencken, Meyer Lansky and the incredible - if long-forgotten - federal official Mabel Walker Willebrandt, who throughout the 20s was the most powerful woman in the country. (Perhaps most surprising of all is Okrent's account of Joseph P. Kennedy's legendary, and long-misunderstood, role in the liquor business.) It's a book rich with stories from nearly all parts of the country. Okrent's narrative runs through smoky Manhattan speakeasies, where relations between the sexes were changed forever; California vineyards busily producing sacramental wine; New England fishing communities that gave up fishing for the more lucrative rum-running business; and in Washington, the halls of Congress itself, where politicians who had voted for Prohibition drank openly and without apology. Last Call is capacious, meticulous, and thrillingly told. It stands as the most complete history of Prohibition ever written and confirms Daniel Okrent's rank as a major American writer. Critic Reviews: Daniel Okrent's Last Call is filled with delightful details, colorful characters, and fascinating social insights. And what a great tale! Prohibition may not have been a lot of fun, but this book sure is. (Walter Isaacson) Last Call is - I can't help it - a high, an upper, a delicious cocktail of a book, served with a twist or two and plenty of punch. (Evan Thomas, Newsweek) Members Reviews: Strictly an account This book is probably okay for what it is -- I was just expecting something different. It gives the lobbying and legislative history of both prohibition and repeal in some detail. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Fire-and-Brimstone-Audiobook/B01D51TLN2 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Fire and Brimstone Subtitle: The North Butte Mining Disaster of 1917 Author: Michael Punke Narrator: Christopher Grove Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 03-29-16 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 77 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: The author of the number-one New York Times best seller The Revenant - the basis for the award-winning motion picture starring Leonardo DiCaprio - tells the remarkable story of the worst hard-rock mining disaster in American history. The worst hard-rock mining disaster in American history began a half hour before midnight on June 8, 1917, when fire broke out in the North Butte Mining Company's Granite Mountain shaft. Sparked more than 2,000 feet below ground, the fire spewed flames, smoke, and poisonous gas through a labyrinth of underground tunnels. Within an hour more than 400 men would be locked in a battle to survive. Within three days 164 of them would be dead. Fire and Brimstone recounts the remarkable stories of both the men below ground and their families above, focusing on two groups of miners who made the incredible decision to entomb themselves to escape the gas. While the disaster is compelling in its own right, Fire and Brimstone also tells a far broader story striking in its contemporary relevance. Butte, Montana, on the eve of the North Butte disaster, was a volatile jumble of antiwar protest, an abusive corporate master, seething labor unrest, divisive ethnic tension, and radicalism both left and right. It was a powder keg lacking only a spark, and the mine fire would ignite strikes, murder, ethnic and political witch hunts, occupation by federal troops, and ultimately a battle over presidential power. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Michael Punke) Tue, 29 Mar 2016 00:44:05 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Fire-and-Brimstone-Audiobook/B01D51TLN2 thebookvoice.com 09:16:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Fire and Brimstone Subtitle: The North Butte Mining Disaster of 1917 Author: Michael Punke Narrator: Christopher Grove Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 03-29-16 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 77 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: The author of the number-one New York Times best seller The Revenant - the basis for the award-winning motion picture starring Leonardo DiCaprio - tells the remarkable story of the worst hard-rock mining disaster in American history. The worst hard-rock mining disaster in American history began a half hour before midnight on June 8, 1917, when fire broke out in the North Butte Mining Company's Granite Mountain shaft. Sparked more than 2,000 feet below ground, the fire spewed flames, smoke, and poisonous gas through a labyrinth of underground tunnels. Within an hour more than 400 men would be locked in a battle to survive. Within three days 164 of them would be dead. Fire and Brimstone recounts the remarkable stories of both the men below ground and their families above, focusing on two groups of miners who made the incredible decision to entomb themselves to escape the gas. While the disaster is compelling in its own right, Fire and Brimstone also tells a far broader story striking in its contemporary relevance. Butte, Montana, on the eve of the North Butte disaster, was a volatile jumble of antiwar protest, an abusive corporate master, seething labor unrest, divisive ethnic tension, and radicalism both left and right. It was a powder keg lacking only a spark, and the mine fire would ignite strikes, murder, ethnic and political witch hunts, occupation by federal troops, and ultimately a battle over presidential power. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Fire and Brimstone Subtitle: The North Butte Mining Disaster of 1917 Author: Michael Punke Narrator: Christopher Grove Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 03-29-16 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 77 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: The author of the number-one New York Times best seller The Revenant - the basis for the award-winning motion picture starring Leonardo DiCaprio - tells the remarkable story of the worst hard-rock mining disaster in American history. The worst hard-rock mining disaster in American history began a half hour before midnight on June 8, 1917, when fire broke out in the North Butte Mining Company's Granite Mountain shaft. Sparked more than 2,000 feet below ground, the fire spewed flames, smoke, and poisonous gas through a labyrinth of underground tunnels. Within an hour more than 400 men would be locked in a battle to survive. Within three days 164 of them would be dead. Fire and Brimstone recounts the remarkable stories of both the men below ground and their families above, focusing on two groups of miners who made the incredible decision to entomb themselves to escape the gas. While the disaster is compelling in its own right, Fire and Brimstone also tells a far broader story striking in its contemporary relevance. Butte, Montana, on the eve of the North Butte disaster, was a volatile jumble of antiwar protest, an abusive corporate master, seething labor unrest, divisive ethnic tension, and radicalism both left and right. It was a powder keg lacking only a spark, and the mine fire would ignite strikes, murder, ethnic and political witch hunts, occupation by federal troops, and ultimately a battle over presidential power. Members Reviews: Fairly Solid Book With Good History The Good - Well, I learned about an American tragedy that I had never even heard of before. I also learned that the remains of this tragedy are still with us today and will be for a very long time [to avoid a spoiler I'll leave it at that]. This book popped up on my recommendations based on my library and I thought I'd give it a try. Being one who prefers the industrial accident and nonfiction reality books I am glad that I learned about this if only for the sake of the men who died because of others stupidity. For the most part I liked, but did not love it. However, admittedly I took a very long time to listen due to my work schedule and other things so that may have a bit to do with my flat feeling at this point. The Not So Good - The actual moments of the incident that started the entire chain of events could have used a bit more detail or elaboration. I don't know, but it was lacking something in this area. The Bad - Nothing was "bad" per se; refer to previous paragraph. The Narration - Solid and easy to listen to. The performance didn't make me want to run out and try to find another book by Christopher Grove, but I wouldn't avoid one either. The Overall - If you like books about industrial accidents or real life survival stories I don't think you'll be disappointed in this book. I do plan to keep it and try a second listen in the future just to see if it was really my schedule or the book that left me so, so about it. If my review makes you take pause then I'd suggest you look at some of my other reviews in this genre. History & Politics Fire and Brimstone is a well-written summary of the event that greatly impacted 1917 Butte, America and many of the political situations surrounding it. I rate the performance at 5 stars, although if I'm being entirely honest I may not be the most qualified to judge that. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Thy-Will-Be-Done-Audiobook/B077GCMZC4 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Thy Will Be Done Subtitle: The Conquest of the Amazon: Nelson Rockefeller and Evangelism in the Age of Oil Author: Gerard Colby, Charlotte Dennett Narrator: Kevin Stillwell, Tavia Gilbert, Marc Vietor, Scott Aiello Format: Unabridged Length: 40 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 11-21-17 Publisher: Audible Studios Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: The United States' secret history of financial, political, and cultural exploitation of Latin America in the mid-20th century is revealed in this "blistering exposé", with a new introduction by the authors (Publishers Weekly). What happened when a wealthy industrialist and a visionary evangelist unleashed forces that joined to subjugate an entire continent? Historians Gerard Colby and Charlotte Dennett tell the story of the 40-year campaign led by Standard Oil scion Nelson Rockefeller and Wycliffe Bible Translators founder William Cameron Townsend to establish a US imperial beachhead in Central and South America. Beginning in the 1940s, future Vice President Rockefeller worked with the CIA and allies in the banking industry to prop up repressive governments, devastate the Amazon rain forest, and destabilize local economies - all in the name of anti-Communism. Meanwhile, Townsend and his army of missionaries sought to undermine the belief systems of the region's indigenous peoples and convert them to Christianity. Their combined efforts would have tragic and long-lasting repercussions, argue the authors of this "well-documented" (Los Angeles Times) book - the product of 18 years of research - which legendary progressive historian Howard Zinn called "an extraordinary piece of investigative history. Its message is powerful, its data overwhelming and impressive." biacuaduc@gmail.com (Gerard Colby) Tue, 21 Nov 2017 23:17:33 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Thy-Will-Be-Done-Audiobook/B077GCMZC4 thebookvoice.com 40:42:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Thy Will Be Done Subtitle: The Conquest of the Amazon: Nelson Rockefeller and Evangelism in the Age of Oil Author: Gerard Colby, Charlotte Dennett Narrator: Kevin Stillwell, Tavia Gilbert, Marc Vietor, Scott Aiello Format: Unabridged Length: 40 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 11-21-17 Publisher: Audible Studios Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: The United States' secret history of financial, political, and cultural exploitation of Latin America in the mid-20th century is revealed in this "blistering exposé", with a new introduction by the authors (Publishers Weekly). What happened when a wealthy industrialist and a visionary evangelist unleashed forces that joined to subjugate an entire continent? Historians Gerard Colby and Charlotte Dennett tell the story of the 40-year campaign led by Standard Oil scion Nelson Rockefeller and Wycliffe Bible Translators founder William Cameron Townsend to establish a US imperial beachhead in Central and South America. Beginning in the 1940s, future Vice President Rockefeller worked with the CIA and allies in the banking industry to prop up repressive governments, devastate the Amazon rain forest, and destabilize local economies - all in the name of anti-Communism. Meanwhile, Townsend and his army of missionaries sought to undermine the belief systems of the region's indigenous peoples and convert them to Christianity. Their combined efforts would have tragic and long-lasting repercussions, argue the authors of this "well-documented" (Los Angeles Times) book - the product of 18 years of research - which legendary progressive historian Howard Zinn called "an extraordinary piece of investigative history. Its message is powerful, its data overwhelming and impressive." Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Thy Will Be Done Subtitle: The Conquest of the Amazon: Nelson Rockefeller and Evangelism in the Age of Oil Author: Gerard Colby, Charlotte Dennett Narrator: Kevin Stillwell, Tavia Gilbert, Marc Vietor, Scott Aiello Format: Unabridged Length: 40 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 11-21-17 Publisher: Audible Studios Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: The United States' secret history of financial, political, and cultural exploitation of Latin America in the mid-20th century is revealed in this "blistering exposé", with a new introduction by the authors (Publishers Weekly). What happened when a wealthy industrialist and a visionary evangelist unleashed forces that joined to subjugate an entire continent? Historians Gerard Colby and Charlotte Dennett tell the story of the 40-year campaign led by Standard Oil scion Nelson Rockefeller and Wycliffe Bible Translators founder William Cameron Townsend to establish a US imperial beachhead in Central and South America. Beginning in the 1940s, future Vice President Rockefeller worked with the CIA and allies in the banking industry to prop up repressive governments, devastate the Amazon rain forest, and destabilize local economies - all in the name of anti-Communism. Meanwhile, Townsend and his army of missionaries sought to undermine the belief systems of the region's indigenous peoples and convert them to Christianity. Their combined efforts would have tragic and long-lasting repercussions, argue the authors of this "well-documented" (Los Angeles Times) book - the product of 18 years of research - which legendary progressive historian Howard Zinn called "an extraordinary piece of investigative history. Its message is powerful, its data overwhelming and impressive." Members Reviews: Not an easy read, and with good reason One of those books that the public completely misses, yet is important and possibly even vital to understanding the development of the U.S. energy policies and relations with other countries. Not an easy read, and with good reason. Highly footnoted and referenced like any decent historical tome should be. Thy Will Be Done Deals Frankly With Nelson Rockefeller, But Many, Many Details About Missionaries (Irrelevant) This book presents a completely unique perspective on US relations with Latin America and on the doings of the Rockefeller family. I'm not sure why this author adopts his singular slant on these issues. He treats Latin America as if Protestantism is the major force there, which just can't be true because everyone knows Latin America is and always has been Catholic. It seems like the author weaves in a heavy thread of religion to avoid this book from looking like merely an expose or hatchet job on the Rockefellers. It is actually pretty much pro Rockefeller, although the author presents Nelson Rockefeller complete with his many, many failings and few successes (that are known and available to the public). I just finished this book a couple of days ago This book is a great read and for anyone who is interested in US-Latin American relations. It's the best book to really break down what the cold war was all about: and that's the N-word, not the racial one but NATIONALIZATION and making the world safe for big business. Anything that got in the way of the bottom line had to go, be it sovereignty, democracy or large numbers of people. Rockefeller used his influence to protect and promote his business interests. Worse, Rockefeller did it in a hand pumping, man of the people kind of way that gives one a newfound respect for the "let them eat cake" approach. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Winston-S-Churchill-The-History-of-the-Second-World-War-Volume-3-The-Grand-Alliance-Audiobook/B005MKQRW8 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Winston S. Churchill: The History of the Second World War, Volume 3 - The Grand Alliance Author: Winston S. Churchill Narrator: Michael Jayston Format: Abridged Length: 2 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 09-14-11 Publisher: The Copyright Group Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 36 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: The Blitz continued to rain down on the shell and morale of the nations defences. In the cold grey waters of the North Atlantic, wolfpacks of enemy U boats hunted down with ruthless efficiency the supply lines that could keep Britain in the war. Through the year, the enemy produced many of their grandest victories, but Britain was able to stabilise its position in the Middle East although setbacks at the hands of the newly arrived Rommel, the Desert Fox, were encountered in North Africa. But 1941 was to prove strategically decisive; with Hitlers campaign in the Balkans, vital time was lost to the Wehrmacht for an attack on its former ally Russia. When the 150 divisions hurled themselves forward in June many knew that the long Russian winter would grind the enemy to a standstill before they could reach the safety of their objective cities. In December the third member of 'The Grand Alliance' stepped from the background with the infamous attack of Pearl Harbour. Now Churchill knew in his heart that ultimate victory surely lay with Britain, the United States, and Russia, but the continuing pain, sacrifice, and toll of blood and machine were still to be borne. The overview is read by Winston S Churchill, MP, and the volume narrated by Michael Jayston. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Winston S. Churchill) Wed, 14 Sep 2011 07:27:25 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Winston-S-Churchill-The-History-of-the-Second-World-War-Volume-3-The-Grand-Alliance-Audiobook/B005MKQRW8 thebookvoice.com 02:45:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Winston S. Churchill: The History of the Second World War, Volume 3 - The Grand Alliance Author: Winston S. Churchill Narrator: Michael Jayston Format: Abridged Length: 2 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 09-14-11 Publisher: The Copyright Group Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 36 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: The Blitz continued to rain down on the shell and morale of the nations defences. In the cold grey waters of the North Atlantic, wolfpacks of enemy U boats hunted down with ruthless efficiency the supply lines that could keep Britain in the war. Through the year, the enemy produced many of their grandest victories, but Britain was able to stabilise its position in the Middle East although setbacks at the hands of the newly arrived Rommel, the Desert Fox, were encountered in North Africa. But 1941 was to prove strategically decisive; with Hitlers campaign in the Balkans, vital time was lost to the Wehrmacht for an attack on its former ally Russia. When the 150 divisions hurled themselves forward in June many knew that the long Russian winter would grind the enemy to a standstill before they could reach the safety of their objective cities. In December the third member of 'The Grand Alliance' stepped from the background with the infamous attack of Pearl Harbour. Now Churchill knew in his heart that ultimate victory surely lay with Britain, the United States, and Russia, but the continuing pain, sacrifice, and toll of blood and machine were still to be borne. The overview is read by Winston S Churchill, MP, and the volume narrated by Michael Jayston. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Winston S. Churchill: The History of the Second World War, Volume 3 - The Grand Alliance Author: Winston S. Churchill Narrator: Michael Jayston Format: Abridged Length: 2 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 09-14-11 Publisher: The Copyright Group Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 36 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: The Blitz continued to rain down on the shell and morale of the nations defences. In the cold grey waters of the North Atlantic, wolfpacks of enemy U boats hunted down with ruthless efficiency the supply lines that could keep Britain in the war. Through the year, the enemy produced many of their grandest victories, but Britain was able to stabilise its position in the Middle East although setbacks at the hands of the newly arrived Rommel, the Desert Fox, were encountered in North Africa. But 1941 was to prove strategically decisive; with Hitlers campaign in the Balkans, vital time was lost to the Wehrmacht for an attack on its former ally Russia. When the 150 divisions hurled themselves forward in June many knew that the long Russian winter would grind the enemy to a standstill before they could reach the safety of their objective cities. In December the third member of 'The Grand Alliance' stepped from the background with the infamous attack of Pearl Harbour. Now Churchill knew in his heart that ultimate victory surely lay with Britain, the United States, and Russia, but the continuing pain, sacrifice, and toll of blood and machine were still to be borne. The overview is read by Winston S Churchill, MP, and the volume narrated by Michael Jayston. Members Reviews: Annoying, gratuitous soundtrack What would have made Winston S. Churchill: The History of the Second World War, Volume 3 - The Grand Alliance better? I really loved listening to volumes 1 and 2, but volume 3 adds a hokey musical soundtrack during dramatic events. It is too loud to tune out, so it's very annoying. So much so, that I have stopped listening to it. I'm really disappointed. I was looking forward to listening to all the volumes, but will not if they are like this one. I don't understand why the producers added this loud, very cliched soundtrack. The narrative is dramatic enough. Nothing else is needed. What did you like best about this story? This is a great historical account. Have you listened to any of Michael Jaystons other performances before? How does this one compare? He is excellent. If you could play editor, what scene or scenes would you have cut from Winston S. Churchill: The History of the Second World War, Volume 3 - The Grand Alliance? I would have cut out the loud, distracting music. Any additional comments? Would audible consider providing a version of these volumes without the soundtrack? Skip this book if you have listened to book 1 and 2 I enjoyed book one and two but this one is disappointing. Almost all of the material was covered word for word in book 2 with only a chapter or two giving new stories. I am not sure why anyone would buy this book. As the 3rd book in the series it is a waste and as a stand alone book would not make sense. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Stalingrad-and-Leningrad-The-Deadliest-Battles-of-World-War-II-Audiobook/B011A4YF64 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Stalingrad and Leningrad: The Deadliest Battles of World War II Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Tom McElroy Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 07-10-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: "When Barbarossa commences, the world will hold its breath and make no comment." - Hitler World War II was fought on a scale unlike anything before or since in human history, and the unfathomable casualty counts are attributable in large measure to the carnage inflicted between Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union during Hitler's invasion of Russia and Stalin's desperate defense. The invasion came in 1941 following a nonaggression pact signed between the two in 1939, which allowed Hitler to focus his attention on the west without having to worry about an attack from the eastern front. While Germany was focusing on the west, the Soviet Union sent large contingents of troops to the border region between the two countries, and Stalin's plan to take territory in Poland and the Baltic States angered Hitler. By 1940, Hitler viewed Stalin as a major threat and had made the decision to invade Russia: "In the course of this contest, Russia must be disposed of...Spring 1941. The quicker we smash Russia the better." (Hoyt, p. 17) Once the Siege of Leningrad began in the fall of 1941, the Soviets knew they were in a desperate struggle to the death. In fact, the Russians wouldn't have even been given a chance to surrender if they had wanted to, because the orders to the German forces instructed them to completely raze the city. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Charles River Editors) Fri, 10 Jul 2015 14:43:39 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Stalingrad-and-Leningrad-The-Deadliest-Battles-of-World-War-II-Audiobook/B011A4YF64 thebookvoice.com 02:26:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Stalingrad and Leningrad: The Deadliest Battles of World War II Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Tom McElroy Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 07-10-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: "When Barbarossa commences, the world will hold its breath and make no comment." - Hitler World War II was fought on a scale unlike anything before or since in human history, and the unfathomable casualty counts are attributable in large measure to the carnage inflicted between Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union during Hitler's invasion of Russia and Stalin's desperate defense. The invasion came in 1941 following a nonaggression pact signed between the two in 1939, which allowed Hitler to focus his attention on the west without having to worry about an attack from the eastern front. While Germany was focusing on the west, the Soviet Union sent large contingents of troops to the border region between the two countries, and Stalin's plan to take territory in Poland and the Baltic States angered Hitler. By 1940, Hitler viewed Stalin as a major threat and had made the decision to invade Russia: "In the course of this contest, Russia must be disposed of...Spring 1941. The quicker we smash Russia the better." (Hoyt, p. 17) Once the Siege of Leningrad began in the fall of 1941, the Soviets knew they were in a desperate struggle to the death. In fact, the Russians wouldn't have even been given a chance to surrender if they had wanted to, because the orders to the German forces instructed them to completely raze the city. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Stalingrad and Leningrad: The Deadliest Battles of World War II Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Tom McElroy Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 07-10-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: "When Barbarossa commences, the world will hold its breath and make no comment." - Hitler World War II was fought on a scale unlike anything before or since in human history, and the unfathomable casualty counts are attributable in large measure to the carnage inflicted between Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union during Hitler's invasion of Russia and Stalin's desperate defense. The invasion came in 1941 following a nonaggression pact signed between the two in 1939, which allowed Hitler to focus his attention on the west without having to worry about an attack from the eastern front. While Germany was focusing on the west, the Soviet Union sent large contingents of troops to the border region between the two countries, and Stalin's plan to take territory in Poland and the Baltic States angered Hitler. By 1940, Hitler viewed Stalin as a major threat and had made the decision to invade Russia: "In the course of this contest, Russia must be disposed of...Spring 1941. The quicker we smash Russia the better." (Hoyt, p. 17) Once the Siege of Leningrad began in the fall of 1941, the Soviets knew they were in a desperate struggle to the death. In fact, the Russians wouldn't have even been given a chance to surrender if they had wanted to, because the orders to the German forces instructed them to completely raze the city. Members Reviews: Stalingrad and Leningrad Good story,more about the Big picture than the day to day operations. It still was entertaining to read,it's just unbelievable the amount of people who died to satisfy two dictators Great overview. Simply a marvelous and grizzly introduction to two of the "Deadliest Battles of World War II." A great overview of the most important battles in the Eastern Campaign. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Great-Australian-Railway-Stories-Audiobook/B00H7MUX38 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Great Australian Railway Stories Author: Bill Marsh Narrator: Bill Marsh, Roger Cardwell, Christopher Pitman, Heather Steen Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 01-01-14 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: In these frustrating days of diesel and electric trains it is hard to remember the smell of coal smoke, the hiss of steam, and the sting of cinders flying into your eyes. With his passion for the olden days and his famous ear for a good yarn, Bill 'Swampy' Marsh has brought together another enthralling collection of funny, dramatic, and hilarious stories from drivers and gangers, firemen and guards, their families and everyone in between. Just as he did in Great Flying Doctor Stories, Great Australian Shearing Stories, and Great Australian Droving Stories, Bill Swampy Marsh helps us remember who and what we were as a nation on this journey youll never forget. Critic Reviews: "Where explorers and settlers went in Australia, the railways followed. Small towns were linked like beads on a string by the railways: it was the way these communities stayed alive. Bill 'Swampy' Marsh has brought together another enthralling collection of firsthand accounts, of tales from the tracks and the railway sidings, from the engines and the guard boxes, the pubs and the carriages." (ABC Books) "Beautiful stories; little vignettes of people's lives...and that's what (Bill's) cleverness is, in the way (he) tells these tales, or re-tells them, that, just in a quick listen you get the sense of the person and that person's whole life goes into that one yarn." (Peter Goers, arts critic and broadcaster) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Bill Marsh) Wed, 01 Jan 2014 04:00:22 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Great-Australian-Railway-Stories-Audiobook/B00H7MUX38 thebookvoice.com 01:17:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Great Australian Railway Stories Author: Bill Marsh Narrator: Bill Marsh, Roger Cardwell, Christopher Pitman, Heather Steen Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 01-01-14 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: In these frustrating days of diesel and electric trains it is hard to remember the smell of coal smoke, the hiss of steam, and the sting of cinders flying into your eyes. With his passion for the olden days and his famous ear for a good yarn, Bill 'Swampy' Marsh has brought together another enthralling collection of funny, dramatic, and hilarious stories from drivers and gangers, firemen and guards, their families and everyone in between. Just as he did in Great Flying Doctor Stories, Great Australian Shearing Stories, and Great Australian Droving Stories, Bill Swampy Marsh helps us remember who and what we were as a nation on this journey youll never forget. Critic Reviews: "Where explorers and settlers went in Australia, the railways followed. Small towns were linked like beads on a string by the railways: it was the way these communities stayed alive. Bill 'Swampy' Marsh has brought together another enthralling collection of firsthand accounts, of tales from the tracks and the railway sidings, from the engines and the guard boxes, the pubs and the carriages." (ABC Books) "Beautiful stories; little vignettes of people's lives...and that's what (Bill's) cleverness is, in the way (he) tells these tales, or re-tells them, that, just in a quick listen you get the sense of the person and that person's whole life goes into that one yarn." (Peter Goers, arts critic and broadcaster) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Great Australian Railway Stories Author: Bill Marsh Narrator: Bill Marsh, Roger Cardwell, Christopher Pitman, Heather Steen Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 01-01-14 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: In these frustrating days of diesel and electric trains it is hard to remember the smell of coal smoke, the hiss of steam, and the sting of cinders flying into your eyes. With his passion for the olden days and his famous ear for a good yarn, Bill 'Swampy' Marsh has brought together another enthralling collection of funny, dramatic, and hilarious stories from drivers and gangers, firemen and guards, their families and everyone in between. Just as he did in Great Flying Doctor Stories, Great Australian Shearing Stories, and Great Australian Droving Stories, Bill Swampy Marsh helps us remember who and what we were as a nation on this journey youll never forget. Critic Reviews: "Where explorers and settlers went in Australia, the railways followed. Small towns were linked like beads on a string by the railways: it was the way these communities stayed alive. Bill 'Swampy' Marsh has brought together another enthralling collection of firsthand accounts, of tales from the tracks and the railway sidings, from the engines and the guard boxes, the pubs and the carriages." (ABC Books) "Beautiful stories; little vignettes of people's lives...and that's what (Bill's) cleverness is, in the way (he) tells these tales, or re-tells them, that, just in a quick listen you get the sense of the person and that person's whole life goes into that one yarn." (Peter Goers, arts critic and broadcaster) https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Dallas-1963-Audiobook/B00H9FLH2O Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dallas 1963 Subtitle: Patriots, Traitors, and the Assassination of JFK Author: Bill Minutaglio, Steven L. Davis Narrator: Bill Minutaglio, Tony Messano, Steven L. Davis Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 12-13-13 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 29 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: In the months and weeks before the fateful November 22nd, 1963, Dallas was brewing with political passions, a city crammed with larger-than-life characters dead-set against the Kennedy presidency. These included rabid warriors like defrocked military general Edwin A. Walker; the world's richest oil baron, H. L. Hunt; the leader of the largest Baptist congregation in the world, W. A. Criswell; and the media mogul Ted Dealey, who raucously confronted JFK and whose family name adorns the plaza where the president was murdered. On the same stage was a compelling cast of marauding gangsters, swashbuckling politicos, unsung civil rights heroes, and a stylish millionaire anxious to save his doomed city. Bill Minutaglio and Steven L. Davis ingeniously explore the swirling forces that led many people to warn President Kennedy to avoid Dallas on his fateful trip to Texas. Breathtakingly paced, Dallas 1963 presents a clear, cinematic, and revelatory look at the shocking tragedy that transformed America. Countless authors have attempted to explain the assassination, but no one has ever bothered to explain Dallas - until now. With spellbinding storytelling, Minutaglio and Davis lead us through intimate glimpses of the Kennedy family and the machinations of the Kennedy White House, to the obsessed men in Dallas who concocted the climate of hatred that led many to blame the city for the president's death. Here at long last is an accurate understanding of what happened in the weeks and months leading to John F. Kennedy's assassination. Dallas 1963 is not only a fresh look at a momentous national tragedy but a sobering reminder of how radical, polarizing ideologies can poison a city - and a nation. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Bill Minutaglio) Fri, 13 Dec 2013 06:26:02 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Dallas-1963-Audiobook/B00H9FLH2O thebookvoice.com 12:02:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dallas 1963 Subtitle: Patriots, Traitors, and the Assassination of JFK Author: Bill Minutaglio, Steven L. Davis Narrator: Bill Minutaglio, Tony Messano, Steven L. Davis Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 12-13-13 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 29 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: In the months and weeks before the fateful November 22nd, 1963, Dallas was brewing with political passions, a city crammed with larger-than-life characters dead-set against the Kennedy presidency. These included rabid warriors like defrocked military general Edwin A. Walker; the world's richest oil baron, H. L. Hunt; the leader of the largest Baptist congregation in the world, W. A. Criswell; and the media mogul Ted Dealey, who raucously confronted JFK and whose family name adorns the plaza where the president was murdered. On the same stage was a compelling cast of marauding gangsters, swashbuckling politicos, unsung civil rights heroes, and a stylish millionaire anxious to save his doomed city. Bill Minutaglio and Steven L. Davis ingeniously explore the swirling forces that led many people to warn President Kennedy to avoid Dallas on his fateful trip to Texas. Breathtakingly paced, Dallas 1963 presents a clear, cinematic, and revelatory look at the shocking tragedy that transformed America. Countless authors have attempted to explain the assassination, but no one has ever bothered to explain Dallas - until now. With spellbinding storytelling, Minutaglio and Davis lead us through intimate glimpses of the Kennedy family and the machinations of the Kennedy White House, to the obsessed men in Dallas who concocted the climate of hatred that led many to blame the city for the president's death. Here at long last is an accurate understanding of what happened in the weeks and months leading to John F. Kennedy's assassination. Dallas 1963 is not only a fresh look at a momentous national tragedy but a sobering reminder of how radical, polarizing ideologies can poison a city - and a nation. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dallas 1963 Subtitle: Patriots, Traitors, and the Assassination of JFK Author: Bill Minutaglio, Steven L. Davis Narrator: Bill Minutaglio, Tony Messano, Steven L. Davis Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 12-13-13 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 29 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: In the months and weeks before the fateful November 22nd, 1963, Dallas was brewing with political passions, a city crammed with larger-than-life characters dead-set against the Kennedy presidency. These included rabid warriors like defrocked military general Edwin A. Walker; the world's richest oil baron, H. L. Hunt; the leader of the largest Baptist congregation in the world, W. A. Criswell; and the media mogul Ted Dealey, who raucously confronted JFK and whose family name adorns the plaza where the president was murdered. On the same stage was a compelling cast of marauding gangsters, swashbuckling politicos, unsung civil rights heroes, and a stylish millionaire anxious to save his doomed city. Bill Minutaglio and Steven L. Davis ingeniously explore the swirling forces that led many people to warn President Kennedy to avoid Dallas on his fateful trip to Texas. Breathtakingly paced, Dallas 1963 presents a clear, cinematic, and revelatory look at the shocking tragedy that transformed America. Countless authors have attempted to explain the assassination, but no one has ever bothered to explain Dallas - until now. With spellbinding storytelling, Minutaglio and Davis lead us through intimate glimpses of the Kennedy family and the machinations of the Kennedy White House, to the obsessed men in Dallas who concocted the climate of hatred that led many to blame the city for the president's death. Here at long last is an accurate understanding of what happened in the weeks and months leading to John F. Kennedy's assassination. Dallas 1963 is not only a fresh look at a momentous national tragedy but a sobering reminder of how radical, polarizing ideologies can poison a city - and a nation. Members Reviews: Today's headlines ripped straight from this story Absolutely stupendous book, hitting the mark on all counts: plot, background understanding, and intellect. Dallas in the early 1960s somehow was remarkably arch conservative, even reactionary. Now that I have learned the back story, the assassination takes on a whole new light. This book tells history as it was a story, which is the best kind of history lesson. You learn personalities of the players and vivid detail. One small caveat: I felt as if Oswald's story, in the days leading up to the assassination, was somehow dropped out of the story-telling. Would have liked to read more on that. But small concern in an overall outstanding book. More than ever, learning history helps us understand today. Dallas 1963 was a hotbed of hatred This book is not about the JFK assassination. It is about the three years leading up to that event and some who played a part in it in some way. The book's greatest passages describe and quote two men: H.L. Hunt and General Walker. Once you hear their views, it is impossible not to consider that Dallas was about to explode in some way. Great info on these men. The audio of the main body is good. I believe the authors buttress the beginning and end (which is less than flattering). Great that this book was Fremont of and carried through to publication, as Dallas is every bit a character as the names of the assassination. Everyone Wanted to Kill Kennedy What did you like best about this story? I'm too young to have been alive during the Kennedy assassination. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Wolf-Audiobook/B003JUL0DO Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Wolf Subtitle: How One German Raider Terrorized the Allies in the Most Epic Voyage of WWI Author: Richard Guilliatt, Peter Hohnen Narrator: Michael Page Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 04-30-10 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 62 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: In 1916, a nondescript freighter left Germany carrying 465 submarine mines, 16 torpedoes, eight cannons, 1,400 shells, a seaplane, and 346 men who believed they were embarking on a suicide mission. That ship became known to Allied forces as the Wolf, and by the time it returned to Germany more than a year later, it was home to more than 800 men, women, and children from 25 different nations, including its own crew. Led by Captain Karl August Nerger, an honorable man who sank more than 30 Allied ships but spared the crews and passengers on board by taking them prisoner, the Wolf traveled 64,000 miles and remained at sea for 15 months without pulling into port. Capturing 400 prisoners, the Wolf became home to an extraordinary collection of humanity, from the secret lover of W. Somerset Maugham to a six-year-old American girl who was adopted as a mascot by the German crew. Forced to survive on plundered food, facing death from scurvy, and hunted by the combined navies of five Allied nations, the Germans and their prisoners came to share a close bond. The Wolf is a gripping war narrative, painting a rich, detailed picture of a world profoundly shaped by global conflict. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Richard Guilliatt) Fri, 30 Apr 2010 16:02:22 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Wolf-Audiobook/B003JUL0DO thebookvoice.com 10:45:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Wolf Subtitle: How One German Raider Terrorized the Allies in the Most Epic Voyage of WWI Author: Richard Guilliatt, Peter Hohnen Narrator: Michael Page Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 04-30-10 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 62 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: In 1916, a nondescript freighter left Germany carrying 465 submarine mines, 16 torpedoes, eight cannons, 1,400 shells, a seaplane, and 346 men who believed they were embarking on a suicide mission. That ship became known to Allied forces as the Wolf, and by the time it returned to Germany more than a year later, it was home to more than 800 men, women, and children from 25 different nations, including its own crew. Led by Captain Karl August Nerger, an honorable man who sank more than 30 Allied ships but spared the crews and passengers on board by taking them prisoner, the Wolf traveled 64,000 miles and remained at sea for 15 months without pulling into port. Capturing 400 prisoners, the Wolf became home to an extraordinary collection of humanity, from the secret lover of W. Somerset Maugham to a six-year-old American girl who was adopted as a mascot by the German crew. Forced to survive on plundered food, facing death from scurvy, and hunted by the combined navies of five Allied nations, the Germans and their prisoners came to share a close bond. The Wolf is a gripping war narrative, painting a rich, detailed picture of a world profoundly shaped by global conflict. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Wolf Subtitle: How One German Raider Terrorized the Allies in the Most Epic Voyage of WWI Author: Richard Guilliatt, Peter Hohnen Narrator: Michael Page Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 04-30-10 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 62 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: In 1916, a nondescript freighter left Germany carrying 465 submarine mines, 16 torpedoes, eight cannons, 1,400 shells, a seaplane, and 346 men who believed they were embarking on a suicide mission. That ship became known to Allied forces as the Wolf, and by the time it returned to Germany more than a year later, it was home to more than 800 men, women, and children from 25 different nations, including its own crew. Led by Captain Karl August Nerger, an honorable man who sank more than 30 Allied ships but spared the crews and passengers on board by taking them prisoner, the Wolf traveled 64,000 miles and remained at sea for 15 months without pulling into port. Capturing 400 prisoners, the Wolf became home to an extraordinary collection of humanity, from the secret lover of W. Somerset Maugham to a six-year-old American girl who was adopted as a mascot by the German crew. Forced to survive on plundered food, facing death from scurvy, and hunted by the combined navies of five Allied nations, the Germans and their prisoners came to share a close bond. The Wolf is a gripping war narrative, painting a rich, detailed picture of a world profoundly shaped by global conflict. Members Reviews: Too little sea action. What would have made The Wolf better? The Wolf would have been better if the sea journals of the seamen and captives been emphasized. There was far too much focus on the nations' (Australia, England, Japan) response to the raider. Focus on people, not governments! What could Richard Guilliatt and Peter Hohnen have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you? See above. Have you listened to any of Michael Pages other performances before? How does this one compare? Page's performance was superb. That wasn't the problem. What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment? I was disappointed with how little time was given to the sea action. Any additional comments? Audible does a great job with its book offereings. This one fell short. A very unique obscure history A very intruiging story. rarely covered in modern histories, this long story of naval raider activity in WWI is worthwhile. A Great Adventure Back to Naval Raids in WW I I enjoyed this very much. It is taken to a degree from the Germans perspective. Most war books in English are from the American or an Anglo point of view. A war ship is disguised as a merchant ship, and for a year they travel the world to halt shipping to the allies. They raided or mined 23 ships in that period. They captured hundreds of enemy sailors along the way, but they applied the proper naval manners and I think they were gentleman raiders, if there is such a thing. When they ran out of coal they raided a ship, but handled the prisoners with dignity and respect. How the captain and crew managed to evade capture alone was quite a trick. I also found the narration perfect. If you are looking for a different point of view to WW I (outside of the trench) then this should be in your library. an excellent story about a great adventure I these centennial years of World War 1 it is good to find a great adventure story back dropped by one of the most inhumane wars of the twentieth century. too often the plight of civilian and civilian Mariners is overlooked in the stories of war. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Death-of-the-USS-Thresher-Audiobook/B06Y2KHLDX Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Death of the USS Thresher Subtitle: The Story Behind History's Deadliest Submarine Disaster Author: Norman Polmar Narrator: Sean Crisden Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 04-18-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 14 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: When she first went to sea in April of 1961, the US nuclear submarine Thresher was the most advanced submarine at sea, built specifically to hunt and kill Soviet submarines. In The Death of the USS Thresher, renowned naval and intelligence consultant Norman Polmar recounts the dramatic circumstances surrounding her implosion, which killed all 129 men onboard in history's first loss of a nuclear submarine. This revised edition of Polmar's 1964 classic is based on interviews with the Thresher's first command officer, other submarine officers, and the designers of the submarine. Polmar provides recently declassified information about the submarine and relates the loss to subsequent US and Soviet nuclear submarine sinkings as well as to the escape and rescue systems developed by the navy in the aftermath of the disaster. The Death of the USS Thresher is a must-listen for the legions of fans who enjoyed the late Peter Maas' New York Times best seller The Terrible Hours. Critic Reviews: "Submarines and underwater navigation have long interested people, even some of the most dyed-in-the-wool landlubbers. One worthy 'new' book about submarines is The Death of the U.S.S. Thresher. It was written in 1964. This new edition has been updated by its author, Norman Polmar, to incorporate information that has been declassified since the book was first published." (AP Newswires) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Norman Polmar) Tue, 18 Apr 2017 09:09:21 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Death-of-the-USS-Thresher-Audiobook/B06Y2KHLDX thebookvoice.com 05:06:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Death of the USS Thresher Subtitle: The Story Behind History's Deadliest Submarine Disaster Author: Norman Polmar Narrator: Sean Crisden Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 04-18-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 14 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: When she first went to sea in April of 1961, the US nuclear submarine Thresher was the most advanced submarine at sea, built specifically to hunt and kill Soviet submarines. In The Death of the USS Thresher, renowned naval and intelligence consultant Norman Polmar recounts the dramatic circumstances surrounding her implosion, which killed all 129 men onboard in history's first loss of a nuclear submarine. This revised edition of Polmar's 1964 classic is based on interviews with the Thresher's first command officer, other submarine officers, and the designers of the submarine. Polmar provides recently declassified information about the submarine and relates the loss to subsequent US and Soviet nuclear submarine sinkings as well as to the escape and rescue systems developed by the navy in the aftermath of the disaster. The Death of the USS Thresher is a must-listen for the legions of fans who enjoyed the late Peter Maas' New York Times best seller The Terrible Hours. Critic Reviews: "Submarines and underwater navigation have long interested people, even some of the most dyed-in-the-wool landlubbers. One worthy 'new' book about submarines is The Death of the U.S.S. Thresher. It was written in 1964. This new edition has been updated by its author, Norman Polmar, to incorporate information that has been declassified since the book was first published." (AP Newswires) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Death of the USS Thresher Subtitle: The Story Behind History's Deadliest Submarine Disaster Author: Norman Polmar Narrator: Sean Crisden Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 04-18-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 14 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: When she first went to sea in April of 1961, the US nuclear submarine Thresher was the most advanced submarine at sea, built specifically to hunt and kill Soviet submarines. In The Death of the USS Thresher, renowned naval and intelligence consultant Norman Polmar recounts the dramatic circumstances surrounding her implosion, which killed all 129 men onboard in history's first loss of a nuclear submarine. This revised edition of Polmar's 1964 classic is based on interviews with the Thresher's first command officer, other submarine officers, and the designers of the submarine. Polmar provides recently declassified information about the submarine and relates the loss to subsequent US and Soviet nuclear submarine sinkings as well as to the escape and rescue systems developed by the navy in the aftermath of the disaster. The Death of the USS Thresher is a must-listen for the legions of fans who enjoyed the late Peter Maas' New York Times best seller The Terrible Hours. Critic Reviews: "Submarines and underwater navigation have long interested people, even some of the most dyed-in-the-wool landlubbers. One worthy 'new' book about submarines is The Death of the U.S.S. Thresher. It was written in 1964. This new edition has been updated by its author, Norman Polmar, to incorporate information that has been declassified since the book was first published." (AP Newswires) Members Reviews: Good read As an ex-submarine sailor in the 70's, listened to many, many rumors of how this boat and the Scorpion went down. Never really determined what actually caused the boat to sink, but do agree with the conjecture. Slow read Very well researched, but nothing new regarding the tragic loss of the Thresher. This is an excellent, gripping history The boat went down when I was a kid and I remember the event vividly. Of course, I never knew what had happened. Polmar's account makes for very absorbing and, ultimately, sobering reading. I am astounded that there was a hint of sabotage in the case that seems to have never been pursued. At the height (it seemed) of the Cold War. This is an excellent, gripping history, and if you don't know the Thresher's story, you will get it in a highly professional manner here. Four Stars Quite interesting though sad. A worthwhile read. Thresher Wonderful book about a terrible tragedy. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Fast-Tanks-and-Heavy-Bombers-Audiobook/B076PKLBT7 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Fast Tanks and Heavy Bombers Subtitle: Innovation in the U.S. Army, 1917-1945 Author: David E. Johnson Narrator: Stephen McLaughlin Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 10-24-17 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: The US Army entered World War II unprepared. In addition, lacking Germany's blitzkrieg approach of coordinated armor and air power, the army was organized to fight two wars: one on the ground and one in the air. Previous commentators have blamed Congressional funding and public apathy for the army's unprepared state. David E. Johnson believes instead that the principal causes were internal: army culture and bureaucracy, and their combined impact on the development of weapons and doctrine. Johnson examines the US Army's innovations for both armor and aviation between the world wars, arguing that the tank became a captive of the conservative infantry and cavalry branches, while the airplane's development was channeled by air power insurgents bent on creating an independent air force. He maintains that as a consequence, the tank's potential was hindered by the traditional arms, while air power advocates focused mainly on proving the decisiveness of strategic bombing, neglecting the mission of tactical support for ground troops. Minimal interaction between ground and air officers resulted in insufficient cooperation between armored forces and air forces. Fast Tanks and Heavy Bombers makes a major contribution to a new understanding of both the creation of the modern US Army and the Army's performance in World War II. The book also provides important insights for future military innovation. biacuaduc@gmail.com (David E. Johnson) Tue, 24 Oct 2017 16:54:24 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Fast-Tanks-and-Heavy-Bombers-Audiobook/B076PKLBT7 thebookvoice.com 12:07:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Fast Tanks and Heavy Bombers Subtitle: Innovation in the U.S. Army, 1917-1945 Author: David E. Johnson Narrator: Stephen McLaughlin Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 10-24-17 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: The US Army entered World War II unprepared. In addition, lacking Germany's blitzkrieg approach of coordinated armor and air power, the army was organized to fight two wars: one on the ground and one in the air. Previous commentators have blamed Congressional funding and public apathy for the army's unprepared state. David E. Johnson believes instead that the principal causes were internal: army culture and bureaucracy, and their combined impact on the development of weapons and doctrine. Johnson examines the US Army's innovations for both armor and aviation between the world wars, arguing that the tank became a captive of the conservative infantry and cavalry branches, while the airplane's development was channeled by air power insurgents bent on creating an independent air force. He maintains that as a consequence, the tank's potential was hindered by the traditional arms, while air power advocates focused mainly on proving the decisiveness of strategic bombing, neglecting the mission of tactical support for ground troops. Minimal interaction between ground and air officers resulted in insufficient cooperation between armored forces and air forces. Fast Tanks and Heavy Bombers makes a major contribution to a new understanding of both the creation of the modern US Army and the Army's performance in World War II. The book also provides important insights for future military innovation. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Fast Tanks and Heavy Bombers Subtitle: Innovation in the U.S. Army, 1917-1945 Author: David E. Johnson Narrator: Stephen McLaughlin Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 10-24-17 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: The US Army entered World War II unprepared. In addition, lacking Germany's blitzkrieg approach of coordinated armor and air power, the army was organized to fight two wars: one on the ground and one in the air. Previous commentators have blamed Congressional funding and public apathy for the army's unprepared state. David E. Johnson believes instead that the principal causes were internal: army culture and bureaucracy, and their combined impact on the development of weapons and doctrine. Johnson examines the US Army's innovations for both armor and aviation between the world wars, arguing that the tank became a captive of the conservative infantry and cavalry branches, while the airplane's development was channeled by air power insurgents bent on creating an independent air force. He maintains that as a consequence, the tank's potential was hindered by the traditional arms, while air power advocates focused mainly on proving the decisiveness of strategic bombing, neglecting the mission of tactical support for ground troops. Minimal interaction between ground and air officers resulted in insufficient cooperation between armored forces and air forces. Fast Tanks and Heavy Bombers makes a major contribution to a new understanding of both the creation of the modern US Army and the Army's performance in World War II. The book also provides important insights for future military innovation. Members Reviews: Failed Transformation This book provides a compelling and well researched account of how the U.S. Army interpreted its experiences in WWI and how it attempted to transform itself from an internal security force into a modern army ready for an other world war. The author does so by reviewing how the Army reacted to the new weapons systems that emerged from World War I (WWI) and were to dominate military operations for the rest of in the 20th Century. He wisely concentrates on two specific weapons systems: armored fighting vehicles (tanks and armored cars), and by extension mechanization in general; and military aircraft (bombers, fighters and reconnaissance aircraft). The author discusses how U.S. Army attempted to further develop these systems and integrate them into its force structure and force planning. It quickly becomes clear that the unprepared state of the U.S. Army at the start of World War II was the direct result of misunderstanding the implications of these weapon systems for modern warfare and the faulty tactical doctrines that resulted form this misunderstanding. The author demonstrates that the extreme austerity imposed on the Army between the wars exacerbated this unprepared condition, but it was not the sole cause of it. In the end, lack of well thought out doctrines impeded not only the Army's efforts to prepare for modern war, but the development of the weapon systems with which to fight it. This reviewer would suggest that anyone interested in this book would be well advised to also read a second book, "Beyond the Trenches" by General William E. Odom (ret). In it Odom traces the development of U.S. Army doctrine between the wars and the factors preventing the emergence of a really sound set of doctrines and plans. Great book! I was required to read this book (among 2 others) for my U.S. Military History class. The book is outstanding. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-23rd-Psalm-Audiobook/B00DVOUIWW Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The 23rd Psalm Subtitle: A Holocaust Memoir Author: George Lucius Salton Narrator: Ken Kliban Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 08-27-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 111 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: In September, 1939, George Lucius Salton's boyhood in Tyczyn, Poland, was shattered by escalating violence and terror under German occupation. His father, a lawyer, was forbidden to work, but 11-year-old George dug potatoes, split wood, and resourcefully helped his family. They suffered hunger and deprivation, a forced march to the Rzeszow ghetto, then eternal separation when 14-year-old George and his brother were left behind to labor in work camps while their parents were deported in boxcars to die in Belzec. For the next three years, George slaved and barely survived in 10 concentration camps, including Rzeszow, Plaszow, Flossenburg, Colmar, Sachsenhausen, Braunschweig, Ravensbrck, and Wobbelin. Cattle cars filled with skeletal men emptied into a train yard in Colmar, France. George and the other prisoners marched under the whips and fists of SS guards. But here, unlike the taunts and rocks from villagers in Poland and Germany, there was applause. "I could clearly hear the people calling: 'Shame! Shame!'... Suddenly, I realized that the people of Colmar were applauding us! They were condemning the inhumanity of the Germans!" Of the 500 prisoners of the Nazis who marched through the streets of Colmar in the spring of 1944, just 50 were alive one year later when the U.S. Army 82nd Airborne Division liberated the Wobbelin concentration camp on the afternoon of May 2, 1945. "I felt something stir deep within my soul. It was my true self, the one who had stayed deep within and had not forgotten how to love and how to cry, the one who had chosen life and was still standing when the last roll call ended." biacuaduc@gmail.com (George Lucius Salton) Tue, 27 Aug 2013 08:19:06 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-23rd-Psalm-Audiobook/B00DVOUIWW thebookvoice.com 11:07:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The 23rd Psalm Subtitle: A Holocaust Memoir Author: George Lucius Salton Narrator: Ken Kliban Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 08-27-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 111 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: In September, 1939, George Lucius Salton's boyhood in Tyczyn, Poland, was shattered by escalating violence and terror under German occupation. His father, a lawyer, was forbidden to work, but 11-year-old George dug potatoes, split wood, and resourcefully helped his family. They suffered hunger and deprivation, a forced march to the Rzeszow ghetto, then eternal separation when 14-year-old George and his brother were left behind to labor in work camps while their parents were deported in boxcars to die in Belzec. For the next three years, George slaved and barely survived in 10 concentration camps, including Rzeszow, Plaszow, Flossenburg, Colmar, Sachsenhausen, Braunschweig, Ravensbrck, and Wobbelin. Cattle cars filled with skeletal men emptied into a train yard in Colmar, France. George and the other prisoners marched under the whips and fists of SS guards. But here, unlike the taunts and rocks from villagers in Poland and Germany, there was applause. "I could clearly hear the people calling: 'Shame! Shame!'... Suddenly, I realized that the people of Colmar were applauding us! They were condemning the inhumanity of the Germans!" Of the 500 prisoners of the Nazis who marched through the streets of Colmar in the spring of 1944, just 50 were alive one year later when the U.S. Army 82nd Airborne Division liberated the Wobbelin concentration camp on the afternoon of May 2, 1945. "I felt something stir deep within my soul. It was my true self, the one who had stayed deep within and had not forgotten how to love and how to cry, the one who had chosen life and was still standing when the last roll call ended." Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The 23rd Psalm Subtitle: A Holocaust Memoir Author: George Lucius Salton Narrator: Ken Kliban Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 08-27-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 111 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: In September, 1939, George Lucius Salton's boyhood in Tyczyn, Poland, was shattered by escalating violence and terror under German occupation. His father, a lawyer, was forbidden to work, but 11-year-old George dug potatoes, split wood, and resourcefully helped his family. They suffered hunger and deprivation, a forced march to the Rzeszow ghetto, then eternal separation when 14-year-old George and his brother were left behind to labor in work camps while their parents were deported in boxcars to die in Belzec. For the next three years, George slaved and barely survived in 10 concentration camps, including Rzeszow, Plaszow, Flossenburg, Colmar, Sachsenhausen, Braunschweig, Ravensbrck, and Wobbelin. Cattle cars filled with skeletal men emptied into a train yard in Colmar, France. George and the other prisoners marched under the whips and fists of SS guards. But here, unlike the taunts and rocks from villagers in Poland and Germany, there was applause. "I could clearly hear the people calling: 'Shame! Shame!'... Suddenly, I realized that the people of Colmar were applauding us! They were condemning the inhumanity of the Germans!" Of the 500 prisoners of the Nazis who marched through the streets of Colmar in the spring of 1944, just 50 were alive one year later when the U.S. Army 82nd Airborne Division liberated the Wobbelin concentration camp on the afternoon of May 2, 1945. "I felt something stir deep within my soul. It was my true self, the one who had stayed deep within and had not forgotten how to love and how to cry, the one who had chosen life and was still standing when the last roll call ended." Members Reviews: One of the best holocaust books I've read. What made the experience of listening to The 23rd Psalm the most enjoyable? Personal account of suffering Jewish boy. What was one of the most memorable moments of The 23rd Psalm? Eating human stew. What about Ken Klibans performance did you like? He seemed to capture the youth of George. Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? It seemed bad news followed bad throughout till the end when he was rescued. A Gift to All of Us I've read and interviewed many witnesses to the Holocaust about that time in their lives, and there is always another story that defies belief, both in humanity, and survival. This is one of those stories, a very poeticone, too. I just didn't stop listening, moist-eyed, until the end, when we learn how he finally shared his experiences with his children, after shielding them for most of their lives. I was also one of those children whose parent had a terrible historical secret. It moves me so much when parents come around and open up. He couldn't have written this book if it hadn't been for that reconciliation, and it's a gift to all of us. Talk about "Never Again." amazing book. horrible voice actor this book was fascinating. amazing story about a Survivor and the will to live. the book is a very interesting insight into this incredible man's first hand account of the Holocaust. it also blew me away to really consider the scope of prejudice amongst the German people of the time. the voice actor was horrible. he has a voice that would be great for reading short clips on the news or radio but came very close to ruining this book for me. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Voices-of-Black-America-Audiobook/B002UUMRH2 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Voices of Black America Subtitle: Historical Recordings of Speeches, Poetry, Humor and Drama 1908-1947 Author: William Shaman (editor) Narrator: Booker T. Washington, Langston Hughes, Paul Lawrence Dunbar, Charley Case, James Weldon Johnson Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 08-05-05 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: This unique collection, compiled especially for Naxos AudioBooks, features original recordings from 1908 to 1947 of Booker T. Washington's "Atlanta Exposition Address", the poetry of Paul Laurence Dunbar and Langston Hughes, the rarely heard humour of Charley Case, readings from "God's Trombones" by James Weldon Johnson, and much more. biacuaduc@gmail.com (William Shaman (editor)) Fri, 05 Aug 2005 05:20:00 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Voices-of-Black-America-Audiobook/B002UUMRH2 thebookvoice.com 01:46:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Voices of Black America Subtitle: Historical Recordings of Speeches, Poetry, Humor and Drama 1908-1947 Author: William Shaman (editor) Narrator: Booker T. Washington, Langston Hughes, Paul Lawrence Dunbar, Charley Case, James Weldon Johnson Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 08-05-05 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: This unique collection, compiled especially for Naxos AudioBooks, features original recordings from 1908 to 1947 of Booker T. Washington's "Atlanta Exposition Address", the poetry of Paul Laurence Dunbar and Langston Hughes, the rarely heard humour of Charley Case, readings from "God's Trombones" by James Weldon Johnson, and much more. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Voices of Black America Subtitle: Historical Recordings of Speeches, Poetry, Humor and Drama 1908-1947 Author: William Shaman (editor) Narrator: Booker T. Washington, Langston Hughes, Paul Lawrence Dunbar, Charley Case, James Weldon Johnson Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 08-05-05 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: This unique collection, compiled especially for Naxos AudioBooks, features original recordings from 1908 to 1947 of Booker T. Washington's "Atlanta Exposition Address", the poetry of Paul Laurence Dunbar and Langston Hughes, the rarely heard humour of Charley Case, readings from "God's Trombones" by James Weldon Johnson, and much more. Members Reviews: Authentic Voices What made the experience of listening to Voices of Black America the most enjoyable? I've read the speeches, poetry, and stories many years ago and intermittently since college. When I saw this offering I wanted to hear the readings which were very well done. The content is as always my experience and history. Have you listened to any of Booker T. Washington and Langston Hughes s other performances before? How does this one compare? No, I've not had the opportunity prior, so this was a special treat. Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? It made me get still and reflect on how much has changed in America and yet how much is so much the same tragically. Any additional comments? I recommend this to anyone who wants to familiarize themselves with these great thinkers, writers, and speakers. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/One-Man-Against-the-World-Audiobook/B00ZGAPQ2Q Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: One Man Against the World Subtitle: The Tragedy of Richard Nixon Author: Tim Weiner Narrator: Holter Graham Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs Language: English Release date: 06-16-15 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 223 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: A shocking and riveting look at one of the most dramatic and disastrous presidencies in US history, from Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award winner Tim Weiner Based largely on documents declassified in only the last few years, One Man Against the World paints a devastating portrait of a tortured yet brilliant man who led the country largely according to a deep-seated insecurity and distrust of not only his cabinet and Congress but the American population at large. In riveting, tick-tock prose, Weiner illuminates how the Vietnam War and the Watergate controversy that brought about Nixon's demise were inextricably linked. From the hail of garbage and curses that awaited Nixon upon his arrival at the White House, when he became the president of a nation as deeply divided as it had been since the end of the Civil War, to the unprecedented action Nixon took against American citizens, whom he considered as traitorous as the army of North Vietnam, to the infamous break-in and the tapes that bear remarkable record of the most intimate and damning conversations between the president and his confidantes, Weiner narrates the history of Nixon's anguished presidency in fascinating and fresh detail. A crucial new look at the greatest political suicide in history, One Man Against the World leaves us with new insight not only into this tumultuous period but also into the motivations and demons of an American president who saw enemies everywhere and, thinking the world was against him, undermined the foundations of the country he had hoped to lead. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Tim Weiner) Tue, 16 Jun 2015 06:22:34 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/One-Man-Against-the-World-Audiobook/B00ZGAPQ2Q thebookvoice.com 00:13:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: One Man Against the World Subtitle: The Tragedy of Richard Nixon Author: Tim Weiner Narrator: Holter Graham Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs Language: English Release date: 06-16-15 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 223 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: A shocking and riveting look at one of the most dramatic and disastrous presidencies in US history, from Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award winner Tim Weiner Based largely on documents declassified in only the last few years, One Man Against the World paints a devastating portrait of a tortured yet brilliant man who led the country largely according to a deep-seated insecurity and distrust of not only his cabinet and Congress but the American population at large. In riveting, tick-tock prose, Weiner illuminates how the Vietnam War and the Watergate controversy that brought about Nixon's demise were inextricably linked. From the hail of garbage and curses that awaited Nixon upon his arrival at the White House, when he became the president of a nation as deeply divided as it had been since the end of the Civil War, to the unprecedented action Nixon took against American citizens, whom he considered as traitorous as the army of North Vietnam, to the infamous break-in and the tapes that bear remarkable record of the most intimate and damning conversations between the president and his confidantes, Weiner narrates the history of Nixon's anguished presidency in fascinating and fresh detail. A crucial new look at the greatest political suicide in history, One Man Against the World leaves us with new insight not only into this tumultuous period but also into the motivations and demons of an American president who saw enemies everywhere and, thinking the world was against him, undermined the foundations of the country he had hoped to lead. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: One Man Against the World Subtitle: The Tragedy of Richard Nixon Author: Tim Weiner Narrator: Holter Graham Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs Language: English Release date: 06-16-15 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 223 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: A shocking and riveting look at one of the most dramatic and disastrous presidencies in US history, from Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award winner Tim Weiner Based largely on documents declassified in only the last few years, One Man Against the World paints a devastating portrait of a tortured yet brilliant man who led the country largely according to a deep-seated insecurity and distrust of not only his cabinet and Congress but the American population at large. In riveting, tick-tock prose, Weiner illuminates how the Vietnam War and the Watergate controversy that brought about Nixon's demise were inextricably linked. From the hail of garbage and curses that awaited Nixon upon his arrival at the White House, when he became the president of a nation as deeply divided as it had been since the end of the Civil War, to the unprecedented action Nixon took against American citizens, whom he considered as traitorous as the army of North Vietnam, to the infamous break-in and the tapes that bear remarkable record of the most intimate and damning conversations between the president and his confidantes, Weiner narrates the history of Nixon's anguished presidency in fascinating and fresh detail. A crucial new look at the greatest political suicide in history, One Man Against the World leaves us with new insight not only into this tumultuous period but also into the motivations and demons of an American president who saw enemies everywhere and, thinking the world was against him, undermined the foundations of the country he had hoped to lead. Members Reviews: A worthy listen, if a bit sensationalized. Very interesting material, only recently declassified, is presented about the Nixon presidency; although almost exclusively focused on Watergate than anything else. Narration is good, minus the cheesy Nixon impression, and rather poor accents. Not sure why increasing number of narrators feel the need to be so, "hammy" when a straight reading would do. Good Book. Bad Audio Book. Book was good for the most part. Helpful to read newly unclassified materials set in a historical context. It serves as a good summary of all the tapes and diaries that I would not have time or inclination to seek out. Author does editorialize at times which I rarely, if ever, appreciate. Narration of the audio book is miserable. I eventually stopped listening and only read. Narrator attempts the voices of Nixon, Kissinger and others. It is laughable at first and annoying to the point of frustration by the half-way point of the book. Narrator should stop acting and just read. Since I followed along with the text for most of the work, I realized he misread parts and left out full paragraphs. His mispronunciation of names is appalling. Lots of behind the scenes information I enjoyed this book and found it most frightening thinking about how paranoid Nixon was along with depression and high alcohol intake, while he had control of so much power. With the release of the White House Tapes and other Documents since Richard Nixons death in 1994 has brought out more books about Nixon. Two new books have just been released this month, this book by Tim Weiner and the one by Evan Thomass Being Nixon: A Man Divided. Both authors are highly accomplished journalist. Weiner is a former New York Times national security reporter, is decidedly hostile to Nixon. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Tet-Offensive-and-Invasion-of-Cambodia-Audiobook/B01NCKBXY6 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Tet Offensive and Invasion of Cambodia Subtitle: The History of the Vietnam War's Most Important Campaigns Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Scott Clem Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 39 mins Language: English Release date: 12-13-16 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: The Vietnam War could have been called a comedy of errors if the consequences weren't so deadly and tragic. In 1951, while war was raging in Korea, the United States began signing defense pacts with nations in the Pacific, intending to create alliances that would contain the spread of Communism. As the Korean War was winding down, America joined the Southeast Asia Treaty Organization, pledging to defend several nations in the region from Communist aggression. One of those nations was South Vietnam. Before the Vietnam War, most Americans would have been hard pressed to locate Vietnam on a map. South Vietnamese President Diem's regime was extremely unpopular, and war broke out between Communist North Vietnam and South Vietnam around the end of the 1950s. Kennedy's administration tried to prop up the South Vietnamese with training and assistance, but the South Vietnamese military was feeble. A month before his death, Kennedy signed a presidential directive withdrawing 1,000 American personnel, and shortly after Kennedy's assassination, new President Lyndon B. Johnson reversed course, instead opting to expand American assistance to South Vietnam. By the end of 1967, with nearly half a million troops deployed, more than 19,000 deaths, and a war that cost $2 billion a month and seemed to grow bloodier by the day, the Johnson administration faced an increasingly impatient and skeptical nation. Early in 1968, a massive coordinated Viet Cong operation - the Tet Offensive - briefly paralyzed American and South Vietnamese forces across the country, threatening even the American embassy compound in Saigon. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Charles River Editors) Tue, 13 Dec 2016 22:54:02 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Tet-Offensive-and-Invasion-of-Cambodia-Audiobook/B01NCKBXY6 thebookvoice.com 02:39:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Tet Offensive and Invasion of Cambodia Subtitle: The History of the Vietnam War's Most Important Campaigns Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Scott Clem Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 39 mins Language: English Release date: 12-13-16 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: The Vietnam War could have been called a comedy of errors if the consequences weren't so deadly and tragic. In 1951, while war was raging in Korea, the United States began signing defense pacts with nations in the Pacific, intending to create alliances that would contain the spread of Communism. As the Korean War was winding down, America joined the Southeast Asia Treaty Organization, pledging to defend several nations in the region from Communist aggression. One of those nations was South Vietnam. Before the Vietnam War, most Americans would have been hard pressed to locate Vietnam on a map. South Vietnamese President Diem's regime was extremely unpopular, and war broke out between Communist North Vietnam and South Vietnam around the end of the 1950s. Kennedy's administration tried to prop up the South Vietnamese with training and assistance, but the South Vietnamese military was feeble. A month before his death, Kennedy signed a presidential directive withdrawing 1,000 American personnel, and shortly after Kennedy's assassination, new President Lyndon B. Johnson reversed course, instead opting to expand American assistance to South Vietnam. By the end of 1967, with nearly half a million troops deployed, more than 19,000 deaths, and a war that cost $2 billion a month and seemed to grow bloodier by the day, the Johnson administration faced an increasingly impatient and skeptical nation. Early in 1968, a massive coordinated Viet Cong operation - the Tet Offensive - briefly paralyzed American and South Vietnamese forces across the country, threatening even the American embassy compound in Saigon. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Tet Offensive and Invasion of Cambodia Subtitle: The History of the Vietnam War's Most Important Campaigns Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Scott Clem Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 39 mins Language: English Release date: 12-13-16 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: The Vietnam War could have been called a comedy of errors if the consequences weren't so deadly and tragic. In 1951, while war was raging in Korea, the United States began signing defense pacts with nations in the Pacific, intending to create alliances that would contain the spread of Communism. As the Korean War was winding down, America joined the Southeast Asia Treaty Organization, pledging to defend several nations in the region from Communist aggression. One of those nations was South Vietnam. Before the Vietnam War, most Americans would have been hard pressed to locate Vietnam on a map. South Vietnamese President Diem's regime was extremely unpopular, and war broke out between Communist North Vietnam and South Vietnam around the end of the 1950s. Kennedy's administration tried to prop up the South Vietnamese with training and assistance, but the South Vietnamese military was feeble. A month before his death, Kennedy signed a presidential directive withdrawing 1,000 American personnel, and shortly after Kennedy's assassination, new President Lyndon B. Johnson reversed course, instead opting to expand American assistance to South Vietnam. By the end of 1967, with nearly half a million troops deployed, more than 19,000 deaths, and a war that cost $2 billion a month and seemed to grow bloodier by the day, the Johnson administration faced an increasingly impatient and skeptical nation. Early in 1968, a massive coordinated Viet Cong operation - the Tet Offensive - briefly paralyzed American and South Vietnamese forces across the country, threatening even the American embassy compound in Saigon. Members Reviews: Unfermiliar facts of the Vietnam and Cambodia operations The Vietnam war involved several facets unknown to the U.S. Military that was not immediately involved. The political and media coverage was frequently misleading, even to the troops in country. This book provides coverage that is factual, clear and understanding. Well writing. Not a unique source Informative An important read for those who wish to understand America's abuse of resources and lack of honesty and vision Should be must reading for those journalists who are now in Purgatory and chose the superficial and political over reality. America's consistent abuse of power both military and political from Korea to Iraq can be found here. Will give to every West Point student I can find. This book covers what it calls the two most important ... This book covers what it calls the two most important campaigns, but you could say they were also the most controversial. In both cases, the author argues that the Americans won tactical victories, and from a military perspective, even won strategically, but domestic politics undid the gains within a wider context of public disapproval over the war as a whole. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/A-Higher-Form-of-Killing-Audiobook/B00TRL3QFO Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Higher Form of Killing Subtitle: Six Weeks in World War I That Forever Changed the Nature of Warfare Author: Diana Preston Narrator: Christine Williams Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 02-24-15 Publisher: Audible Studios for Bloomsbury Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 36 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: In six weeks during April and May 1915, as World War I escalated, Germany forever altered the way war would be fought. On April 22, at Ypres, German canisters spewed poison gas at French and Canadian soldiers in their trenches; on May 7, the German submarine U-20, without warning, torpedoed the passenger liner Lusitania, killing 1,198 civilians; and on May 31, a German Zeppelin began the first aerial bombardment of London and its inhabitants. Each of these actions violated rules of war carefully agreed at the Hague Conventions of 1898 and 1907. Though Germany's attempts to quickly win the war failed, the psychological damage caused by these attacks far outweighed the casualties. The era of weapons of mass destruction had dawned. While each of these momentous events has been chronicled in histories of the war, celebrated historian Diana Preston links them for the first time, revealing the dramatic stories behind each through the eyes of those who were there, whether making the decisions or experiencing their effect. She places the attacks in the context of the centuries-old debate over what constitutes "just war" and shows how, in their aftermath, the other combatants felt the necessity to develop extreme weapons of their own. In our current time of terror, when weapons of mass destruction - imagined or real - are once again vilified, the story of their birth is of great relevance. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Diana Preston) Tue, 24 Feb 2015 18:49:13 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/A-Higher-Form-of-Killing-Audiobook/B00TRL3QFO thebookvoice.com 11:25:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Higher Form of Killing Subtitle: Six Weeks in World War I That Forever Changed the Nature of Warfare Author: Diana Preston Narrator: Christine Williams Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 02-24-15 Publisher: Audible Studios for Bloomsbury Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 36 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: In six weeks during April and May 1915, as World War I escalated, Germany forever altered the way war would be fought. On April 22, at Ypres, German canisters spewed poison gas at French and Canadian soldiers in their trenches; on May 7, the German submarine U-20, without warning, torpedoed the passenger liner Lusitania, killing 1,198 civilians; and on May 31, a German Zeppelin began the first aerial bombardment of London and its inhabitants. Each of these actions violated rules of war carefully agreed at the Hague Conventions of 1898 and 1907. Though Germany's attempts to quickly win the war failed, the psychological damage caused by these attacks far outweighed the casualties. The era of weapons of mass destruction had dawned. While each of these momentous events has been chronicled in histories of the war, celebrated historian Diana Preston links them for the first time, revealing the dramatic stories behind each through the eyes of those who were there, whether making the decisions or experiencing their effect. She places the attacks in the context of the centuries-old debate over what constitutes "just war" and shows how, in their aftermath, the other combatants felt the necessity to develop extreme weapons of their own. In our current time of terror, when weapons of mass destruction - imagined or real - are once again vilified, the story of their birth is of great relevance. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Higher Form of Killing Subtitle: Six Weeks in World War I That Forever Changed the Nature of Warfare Author: Diana Preston Narrator: Christine Williams Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 02-24-15 Publisher: Audible Studios for Bloomsbury Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 36 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: In six weeks during April and May 1915, as World War I escalated, Germany forever altered the way war would be fought. On April 22, at Ypres, German canisters spewed poison gas at French and Canadian soldiers in their trenches; on May 7, the German submarine U-20, without warning, torpedoed the passenger liner Lusitania, killing 1,198 civilians; and on May 31, a German Zeppelin began the first aerial bombardment of London and its inhabitants. Each of these actions violated rules of war carefully agreed at the Hague Conventions of 1898 and 1907. Though Germany's attempts to quickly win the war failed, the psychological damage caused by these attacks far outweighed the casualties. The era of weapons of mass destruction had dawned. While each of these momentous events has been chronicled in histories of the war, celebrated historian Diana Preston links them for the first time, revealing the dramatic stories behind each through the eyes of those who were there, whether making the decisions or experiencing their effect. She places the attacks in the context of the centuries-old debate over what constitutes "just war" and shows how, in their aftermath, the other combatants felt the necessity to develop extreme weapons of their own. In our current time of terror, when weapons of mass destruction - imagined or real - are once again vilified, the story of their birth is of great relevance. Members Reviews: Battlefield 1 - How it really was. Would you consider the audio edition of A Higher Form of Killing to be better than the print version? I only listened to the audio version What did you like best about this story? WW1 was never really covered in school. American schools (atleast in the 80's) focused on WWII. We knew WW1 was called "The War to End All Wars" and this book really drove it home. Modern day warfare started here on a populace that had no idea how to handle it. Have you listened to any of Christine Williamss other performances before? How does this one compare? I have not. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? Air ships. The entire section about airships was amazing. The Germans treated them like submarines, neither of which they really knew nothing about. Any additional comments? Battlefield 1 is coming out soon. If you're a gamer I HIGHLY suggest you listen to this. As an Alpha Tester for the game. this audiobook will give you more of an understanding of what's going on in the game. Who'd a thunk it, I learn about stuff from videogames I never learned in school. Yup. Videogames are a waste of time... Excellent Would you listen to A Higher Form of Killing again? Why? Restarted after I finished it. What did you like best about this story? Devastating research. If you want primary sources, as I did, you will find them here. It also highlights WWI researchers must travel to Britain to find the material. If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be? Technology Changes War Solid research Well done including the narration. The mix of personal stories intermixed with accurate historical research makes for a,compelling listen. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Last-Battle-Audiobook/B00EVW347E Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Last Battle Subtitle: When US and German Soldiers Joined Forces in the Waning Hours of World War II in Europe Author: Stephen Harding Narrator: Joe Barrett Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 09-03-13 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 153 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: May 1945. Hitler is dead, and the Third Reich is little more than smoking rubble. No GI wants to be the last man killed in action against the Nazis. But for cigar-chewing, rough-talking, hard-drinking, hard-charging Captain Jack Lee and his men, there is one more mission: rescue 14 prominent French prisoners held in an SS-guarded castle high in the Austrian Alps. It's a dangerous mission, but Lee has help from a decorated German Wehrmacht officer and his men, who voluntarily join the fight. Based on personal memoirs, author interviews, and official American, German, and French histories, The Last Battle is the nearly unbelievable story of the most improbable battle of World War II - a tale of unlikely allies, bravery, cowardice, and desperate combat between implacable enemies. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Stephen Harding) Tue, 03 Sep 2013 03:53:34 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Last-Battle-Audiobook/B00EVW347E thebookvoice.com 07:16:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Last Battle Subtitle: When US and German Soldiers Joined Forces in the Waning Hours of World War II in Europe Author: Stephen Harding Narrator: Joe Barrett Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 09-03-13 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 153 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: May 1945. Hitler is dead, and the Third Reich is little more than smoking rubble. No GI wants to be the last man killed in action against the Nazis. But for cigar-chewing, rough-talking, hard-drinking, hard-charging Captain Jack Lee and his men, there is one more mission: rescue 14 prominent French prisoners held in an SS-guarded castle high in the Austrian Alps. It's a dangerous mission, but Lee has help from a decorated German Wehrmacht officer and his men, who voluntarily join the fight. Based on personal memoirs, author interviews, and official American, German, and French histories, The Last Battle is the nearly unbelievable story of the most improbable battle of World War II - a tale of unlikely allies, bravery, cowardice, and desperate combat between implacable enemies. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Last Battle Subtitle: When US and German Soldiers Joined Forces in the Waning Hours of World War II in Europe Author: Stephen Harding Narrator: Joe Barrett Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 09-03-13 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 153 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: May 1945. Hitler is dead, and the Third Reich is little more than smoking rubble. No GI wants to be the last man killed in action against the Nazis. But for cigar-chewing, rough-talking, hard-drinking, hard-charging Captain Jack Lee and his men, there is one more mission: rescue 14 prominent French prisoners held in an SS-guarded castle high in the Austrian Alps. It's a dangerous mission, but Lee has help from a decorated German Wehrmacht officer and his men, who voluntarily join the fight. Based on personal memoirs, author interviews, and official American, German, and French histories, The Last Battle is the nearly unbelievable story of the most improbable battle of World War II - a tale of unlikely allies, bravery, cowardice, and desperate combat between implacable enemies. Members Reviews: Write the book, THEN the screenplay. This book as a screenplay, which may have been at the back of the author's mind. There are a couple of themes you could work with - the continuum of loyalism, especially after the death of Hitler is one, how to best arrange for one's personal destiny if you know you're going to be on the losing side is another. Ironically, the author spends much more time fleshing out the portrayal of the detainees and various German/Austrian notables. It could be he couldn't resist the thought of forcing the swashbuckling tank commander into a yankee stereotype, best introduced in a headlong rush of action. There are the makings of a much better narrative than that which was told. Ultimately disappointing. A popular history written by someone hoping the screenplay gets picked up. A Maddening Book What disappointed you about The Last Battle? This is not a bad book. At times it does feel like Harding's pay was based on how many stock, trite war phrases he could work into the narrative, but stale verbiage aside it's not a poorly written book. My displeasure is with the choice he made to introduce all the players in this drama, through evidently well-researched biographical sketches, prior to the battle referenced in the title. We don't get a whiff of the battle until nearly the end of the book. Again, that choice does not make this a bad book, but it did make me really dislike it. It is a heavily researched book, but the pedantic details show up at odd times, giving this strange and almost surreal, human drama the feel of an old-school, names-and-dates antiquarian history. I wish he had gone the other way, allowing himself to speculate more on the human drama; the prison lives of these political foes locked together as VIP POWS. But Harding's discipline is firm, and we get the facts as they have been recorded. The actual battle, which takes place in the final 1/5 of the book feels largely anticlimactic. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Kennedy-and-King-Audiobook/B072BKQ2W1 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Kennedy and King Subtitle: The President, the Pastor, and the Battle over Civil Rights Author: Steven Levingston Narrator: Dan Woren Format: Unabridged Length: 19 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 06-06-17 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 27 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Kennedy and King traces the emergence of two of the 20th century's greatest leaders and their powerful impact on each other as well as and on the shape of the civil rights battle between 1960 and 1963. These two men from starkly different worlds profoundly influenced each other's personal development. Kennedy's hesitation on civil rights spurred King to greater acts of courage, and King inspired Kennedy to finally make a moral commitment to equality. As America still grapples with the legacy of slavery and the persistence of discrimination, Kennedy and King is a vital, vivid contribution to the literature of the civil rights movement. Critic Reviews: "Kennedy and King is an unqualified masterpiece of historical narrative.... A landmark achievement." (Douglas Brinkley, New York Times best-selling author of Rosa Parks ) "By reminding us of these great leaders and their accomplishments, this book will fuel your passion for the new work we still need to do in our society today." (Congressman John Lewis) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Steven Levingston) Tue, 06 Jun 2017 09:42:11 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Kennedy-and-King-Audiobook/B072BKQ2W1 thebookvoice.com 19:53:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Kennedy and King Subtitle: The President, the Pastor, and the Battle over Civil Rights Author: Steven Levingston Narrator: Dan Woren Format: Unabridged Length: 19 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 06-06-17 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 27 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Kennedy and King traces the emergence of two of the 20th century's greatest leaders and their powerful impact on each other as well as and on the shape of the civil rights battle between 1960 and 1963. These two men from starkly different worlds profoundly influenced each other's personal development. Kennedy's hesitation on civil rights spurred King to greater acts of courage, and King inspired Kennedy to finally make a moral commitment to equality. As America still grapples with the legacy of slavery and the persistence of discrimination, Kennedy and King is a vital, vivid contribution to the literature of the civil rights movement. Critic Reviews: "Kennedy and King is an unqualified masterpiece of historical narrative.... A landmark achievement." (Douglas Brinkley, New York Times best-selling author of Rosa Parks ) "By reminding us of these great leaders and their accomplishments, this book will fuel your passion for the new work we still need to do in our society today." (Congressman John Lewis) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Kennedy and King Subtitle: The President, the Pastor, and the Battle over Civil Rights Author: Steven Levingston Narrator: Dan Woren Format: Unabridged Length: 19 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 06-06-17 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 27 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Kennedy and King traces the emergence of two of the 20th century's greatest leaders and their powerful impact on each other as well as and on the shape of the civil rights battle between 1960 and 1963. These two men from starkly different worlds profoundly influenced each other's personal development. Kennedy's hesitation on civil rights spurred King to greater acts of courage, and King inspired Kennedy to finally make a moral commitment to equality. As America still grapples with the legacy of slavery and the persistence of discrimination, Kennedy and King is a vital, vivid contribution to the literature of the civil rights movement. Critic Reviews: "Kennedy and King is an unqualified masterpiece of historical narrative.... A landmark achievement." (Douglas Brinkley, New York Times best-selling author of Rosa Parks ) "By reminding us of these great leaders and their accomplishments, this book will fuel your passion for the new work we still need to do in our society today." (Congressman John Lewis) Members Reviews: A captivating "listen" I have read many books on the Civil Rights Movement of the 60's, and have traveled to Alabama to see where "history happened." This story however, by focusing on the two primary characters presents a very different spin on how change actually happened. Throughout this book, you see how JFK morphed from a politician looking for votes to a man of principle...and how RFK was actually one of the true heroes of this era. The narrator was spectacular, changing accents to reflect the different characters. This is truly one of those audio books where every thing just comes alive. Voices Too Much The reader Dan Woren does dramatic impersonations for King, Kennedy and other historical figures in the book which can get grating at times. Woren's impersonations of female voices were especially silly. The text could be repetitive. Number of times King was described as "the civil rights leader" was very high. On the good side, the interactions between King and Kennedy were fascinating but not terribly numerous so a lot of background was required. As someone who has read a Kennedy bio there was new information to digest. If you can stand the impersonations this is a good book for you. If not you should give it a pass. Perfecto!!!! An open and honest assessment of history. I have learned so much. Little nuggets sprinkled throughout I wish it was 10 hours longer. Great Book! I've only recently gotten into audio books. Over the past 2.5 years, I have listened to about 30 audio books. This by far, was the best performance in the reading of a book. I loved the different voices used for each major character. It being a well written story helps in providing the reader with such a great book to read. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/China-in-Ten-Words-by-Yu-Hua-2012-08-21-Audiobook/B073NTM1QH Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: China in Ten Words by Yu Hua (2012-08-21) Author: Yu Hua Narrator: Don Hagen Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 07-07-17 Publisher: joshua norris Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: From one of China's most acclaimed writers: a unique, intimate look at the Chinese experience over the last several decades. Framed by 10 phrases common in the Chinese vernacular, China in Ten Words uses personal stories and astute analysis to reveal as never before the world's most populous yet oft-misunderstood nation. In "Disparity," for example, Yu Hua illustrates the expanding gaps that separate citizens of the country. In "Copycat," he depicts the escalating trend of piracy and imitation as a creative new form of revolutionary action. And in "Bamboozle," he describes the increasingly brazen practices of trickery, fraud, and chicanery that are, he suggests, becoming a way of life at every level of society. Witty, insightful, and courageous, this is a refreshingly candid vision of the "Chinese miracle" and all of its consequences. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Yu Hua) Fri, 07 Jul 2017 13:40:12 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/China-in-Ten-Words-by-Yu-Hua-2012-08-21-Audiobook/B073NTM1QH thebookvoice.com 07:46:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: China in Ten Words by Yu Hua (2012-08-21) Author: Yu Hua Narrator: Don Hagen Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 07-07-17 Publisher: joshua norris Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: From one of China's most acclaimed writers: a unique, intimate look at the Chinese experience over the last several decades. Framed by 10 phrases common in the Chinese vernacular, China in Ten Words uses personal stories and astute analysis to reveal as never before the world's most populous yet oft-misunderstood nation. In "Disparity," for example, Yu Hua illustrates the expanding gaps that separate citizens of the country. In "Copycat," he depicts the escalating trend of piracy and imitation as a creative new form of revolutionary action. And in "Bamboozle," he describes the increasingly brazen practices of trickery, fraud, and chicanery that are, he suggests, becoming a way of life at every level of society. Witty, insightful, and courageous, this is a refreshingly candid vision of the "Chinese miracle" and all of its consequences. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: China in Ten Words by Yu Hua (2012-08-21) Author: Yu Hua Narrator: Don Hagen Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 07-07-17 Publisher: joshua norris Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: From one of China's most acclaimed writers: a unique, intimate look at the Chinese experience over the last several decades. Framed by 10 phrases common in the Chinese vernacular, China in Ten Words uses personal stories and astute analysis to reveal as never before the world's most populous yet oft-misunderstood nation. In "Disparity," for example, Yu Hua illustrates the expanding gaps that separate citizens of the country. In "Copycat," he depicts the escalating trend of piracy and imitation as a creative new form of revolutionary action. And in "Bamboozle," he describes the increasingly brazen practices of trickery, fraud, and chicanery that are, he suggests, becoming a way of life at every level of society. Witty, insightful, and courageous, this is a refreshingly candid vision of the "Chinese miracle" and all of its consequences. Members Reviews: Cautious + optimistic Loved it, however some of the words used to describe China seemed too particular to the author to apply to the whole nation. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Nazis-and-the-Occult-Audiobook/B01I4808P6 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Nazis and the Occult Author: Paul Roland Narrator: William Roberts Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-16 Publisher: Arcturus Digital Limited Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 15 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Why did the country which produced Goethe, Beethoven, Bach, Schiller, Einstein, Kant, and Hegel allow itself to be led to the precipice of self-destruction by a ragged collective of criminals, misfits, sadists, and petty bureaucrats? The Nazis and the Occult reveals the true nature of the Third Reich's link with arcane influences and of evil itself, as well as explaining how an ill-educated, psychologically unbalanced nonentity succeeded in mesmerizing an entire nation. Forget what you have read, seen, and heard. This is the real secret history of Nazi Germany and its dark Messiah - Adolf Hitler. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Paul Roland) Fri, 08 Jul 2016 17:07:39 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Nazis-and-the-Occult-Audiobook/B01I4808P6 thebookvoice.com 07:02:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Nazis and the Occult Author: Paul Roland Narrator: William Roberts Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-16 Publisher: Arcturus Digital Limited Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 15 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Why did the country which produced Goethe, Beethoven, Bach, Schiller, Einstein, Kant, and Hegel allow itself to be led to the precipice of self-destruction by a ragged collective of criminals, misfits, sadists, and petty bureaucrats? The Nazis and the Occult reveals the true nature of the Third Reich's link with arcane influences and of evil itself, as well as explaining how an ill-educated, psychologically unbalanced nonentity succeeded in mesmerizing an entire nation. Forget what you have read, seen, and heard. This is the real secret history of Nazi Germany and its dark Messiah - Adolf Hitler. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Nazis and the Occult Author: Paul Roland Narrator: William Roberts Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-16 Publisher: Arcturus Digital Limited Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 15 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Why did the country which produced Goethe, Beethoven, Bach, Schiller, Einstein, Kant, and Hegel allow itself to be led to the precipice of self-destruction by a ragged collective of criminals, misfits, sadists, and petty bureaucrats? The Nazis and the Occult reveals the true nature of the Third Reich's link with arcane influences and of evil itself, as well as explaining how an ill-educated, psychologically unbalanced nonentity succeeded in mesmerizing an entire nation. Forget what you have read, seen, and heard. This is the real secret history of Nazi Germany and its dark Messiah - Adolf Hitler. Members Reviews: Interesting subject. Author did homework with timelines of mystics ... Interesting subject.Author did homework with timelines of mystics and influence.Worth reading if you follow that line of nazi history. occult it's interesting. however, it only has a limited vocabulary and no end notes. Five Stars Simply the best and most concise book about the Nazi's. Ever. Five Stars I've heard of this subject before but this gives background to the subject. Entertaining read Nothing new presented here - Author did more comprehensively align events under a very objective presentation of a somewhat cliché subject - Kudos for built-in thesaurus! https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Village-of-Secrets-Audiobook/B0779H1D7P Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Village of Secrets Subtitle: Defying the Nazis in Vichy France Author: Caroline Moorehead Narrator: Suzanne Toren Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 49 mins Language: English Release date: 11-14-17 Publisher: Random House Canada Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: From the author of the runaway best seller A Train in Winter comes the extraordinary story of a French village that helped save thousands, including many Jewish children, who were pursued by the Gestapo during World War II. Le Chambon-sur-Lignon is a small village of scattered houses high in the mountains of the Ardèche. Surrounded by pastures and thick forests of oak and pine, the plateau Vivarais lies in one of the most remote and inaccessible parts of Eastern France, cut off for long stretches of the winter by snow. During the Second World War, the inhabitants of the area saved thousands wanted by the Gestapo: resisters, freemasons, communists, downed Allied airmen, and above all Jews. Many of these were children and babies whose parents had been deported to the death camps in Poland. After the war Le Chambon became the only village to be listed in its entirety in Yad Vashem's Dictionary of the Just. Just why and how Le Chambon and its outlying parishes came to save so many people has never been fully told. Acclaimed biographer and historian Caroline Moorehead brings to life a story of outstanding courage and determination and of what could be done when even a small group of people came together to oppose German rule. It is an extraordinary tale of silence and complicity. In a country infamous throughout the four years of occupation for the number of denunciations to the Gestapo of Jews, resisters and escaping prisoners of war, not one single inhabitant of Le Chambon ever broke silence. The story of Le Chambon is one of a village bound together by a code of honour born of centuries of religious oppression. And, though it took a conspiracy of silence by the entire population, it happened because of a small number of heroic individuals, many of them women, for whom saving those hunted by the Nazis became more important than their own lives. Short-listed 2014 - Samuel Johnson Prize for Non-Fiction Critic Reviews: "Compelling and authoritative.... Statistics become characters we learn to worry for, generally with good reason." (Financial Times) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Caroline Moorehead) Tue, 14 Nov 2017 07:57:57 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Village-of-Secrets-Audiobook/B0779H1D7P thebookvoice.com 13:49:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Village of Secrets Subtitle: Defying the Nazis in Vichy France Author: Caroline Moorehead Narrator: Suzanne Toren Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 49 mins Language: English Release date: 11-14-17 Publisher: Random House Canada Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: From the author of the runaway best seller A Train in Winter comes the extraordinary story of a French village that helped save thousands, including many Jewish children, who were pursued by the Gestapo during World War II. Le Chambon-sur-Lignon is a small village of scattered houses high in the mountains of the Ardèche. Surrounded by pastures and thick forests of oak and pine, the plateau Vivarais lies in one of the most remote and inaccessible parts of Eastern France, cut off for long stretches of the winter by snow. During the Second World War, the inhabitants of the area saved thousands wanted by the Gestapo: resisters, freemasons, communists, downed Allied airmen, and above all Jews. Many of these were children and babies whose parents had been deported to the death camps in Poland. After the war Le Chambon became the only village to be listed in its entirety in Yad Vashem's Dictionary of the Just. Just why and how Le Chambon and its outlying parishes came to save so many people has never been fully told. Acclaimed biographer and historian Caroline Moorehead brings to life a story of outstanding courage and determination and of what could be done when even a small group of people came together to oppose German rule. It is an extraordinary tale of silence and complicity. In a country infamous throughout the four years of occupation for the number of denunciations to the Gestapo of Jews, resisters and escaping prisoners of war, not one single inhabitant of Le Chambon ever broke silence. The story of Le Chambon is one of a village bound together by a code of honour born of centuries of religious oppression. And, though it took a conspiracy of silence by the entire population, it happened because of a small number of heroic individuals, many of them women, for whom saving those hunted by the Nazis became more important than their own lives. Short-listed 2014 - Samuel Johnson Prize for Non-Fiction Critic Reviews: "Compelling and authoritative.... Statistics become characters we learn to worry for, generally with good reason." (Financial Times) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Village of Secrets Subtitle: Defying the Nazis in Vichy France Author: Caroline Moorehead Narrator: Suzanne Toren Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 49 mins Language: English Release date: 11-14-17 Publisher: Random House Canada Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: From the author of the runaway best seller A Train in Winter comes the extraordinary story of a French village that helped save thousands, including many Jewish children, who were pursued by the Gestapo during World War II. Le Chambon-sur-Lignon is a small village of scattered houses high in the mountains of the Ardèche. Surrounded by pastures and thick forests of oak and pine, the plateau Vivarais lies in one of the most remote and inaccessible parts of Eastern France, cut off for long stretches of the winter by snow. During the Second World War, the inhabitants of the area saved thousands wanted by the Gestapo: resisters, freemasons, communists, downed Allied airmen, and above all Jews. Many of these were children and babies whose parents had been deported to the death camps in Poland. After the war Le Chambon became the only village to be listed in its entirety in Yad Vashem's Dictionary of the Just. Just why and how Le Chambon and its outlying parishes came to save so many people has never been fully told. Acclaimed biographer and historian Caroline Moorehead brings to life a story of outstanding courage and determination and of what could be done when even a small group of people came together to oppose German rule. It is an extraordinary tale of silence and complicity. In a country infamous throughout the four years of occupation for the number of denunciations to the Gestapo of Jews, resisters and escaping prisoners of war, not one single inhabitant of Le Chambon ever broke silence. The story of Le Chambon is one of a village bound together by a code of honour born of centuries of religious oppression. And, though it took a conspiracy of silence by the entire population, it happened because of a small number of heroic individuals, many of them women, for whom saving those hunted by the Nazis became more important than their own lives. Short-listed 2014 - Samuel Johnson Prize for Non-Fiction Critic Reviews: "Compelling and authoritative.... Statistics become characters we learn to worry for, generally with good reason." (Financial Times) Members Reviews: SCANDAL This book is a scandal; it pretends to be a chronicle of history, which it is emphatically NOT. contains so many errors that it should not have been published at all in its present form. We Hanne (Hirsch) and Max Liebmann are featured in this book as survivors of the only deportation from Germany to France , prisoners of Camp de Gurs French internment camp as well as having been sheltered in Le Chambon sur Lignon. As we have told the publisher and author, we protest the misleading information about ourselves as well as our families and the general misinformation about this particular time period. People not familiar with the event of 1933 - 1945 will get a totally wrong impression. That such a book should even be considered for a literary book award in Britain is totally ludicrous. Just to cite a few of the many errors : Chapter 2; Moorehead states that in Camp de Gurs we ate dogs, cats and rats. There was not a single dog or cat in camp. Plenty of rats, but nobody ate them. Throughout the book Moorehead maligns Pasteur Trocme, a person of the highest moral and ethical integrity. recognized by Yad Vashem as "Righteous Gentile" In addition she denounces Prof. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Thinking-the-Twentieth-Century-Audiobook/B0073J99H6 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Thinking the Twentieth Century Author: Tony Judt, Timothy Snyder Narrator: Ralph Cosham Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 02-02-12 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 61 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Here is the final book of unparalleled historian Tony Judt. Where Judts masterpiece Postwar redefined the history of modern Europe by uniting the stories of its eastern and western halves, Thinking the Twentieth Century unites the centurys conflicted intellectual history into a single soaring narrative. The 20th century comes to life as the age of ideas - a time when, for good or for ill, the thoughts of the few reigned over the lives of the many. Judt presents the triumphs and the failures of public intellectuals, adeptly extracting the essence of their ideas and explaining the risks of their involvement in politics. Spanning the entire era and all currents of thought, this is a triumphant tour de force that restores clarity to the classics of modern thought with the assurance and grace of a master craftsman. The exceptional nature of this work is evident in its very structure - a series of luminous conversations between Judt and his friend and fellow historian Timothy Snyder, grounded in the texts of their trade and focused by the intensity of their vision. Judts astounding eloquence and range of reference are on display as never before. Traversing the centurys complexities with ease, he and Snyder revive both thoughts and thinkers, guiding us through the debates that made our world. As forgotten treasures are unearthed and overrated thinkers are dismantled, the shape of a century emerges. Judt and Snyder make us partners in their project as we learn the ways to think like a historian or even like a public intellectual. We begin to experience the power of historical perspective for the critique and reform of society and for the pursuit of the good from day to day. In restoring - and exemplifying - the best of the intellectual life of the 20th century, Thinking the Twentieth Century charts a pathway for moral life in the 21st. An incredible achievement, this book is about the life of the mind - and the mindful life. Critic Reviews: A lively, browsable, deeply satisfying meditation on recent history by a deservedly celebrated public intellectual. (Publishers Weekly) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Tony Judt) Thu, 02 Feb 2012 04:27:02 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Thinking-the-Twentieth-Century-Audiobook/B0073J99H6 thebookvoice.com 15:03:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Thinking the Twentieth Century Author: Tony Judt, Timothy Snyder Narrator: Ralph Cosham Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 02-02-12 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 61 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Here is the final book of unparalleled historian Tony Judt. Where Judts masterpiece Postwar redefined the history of modern Europe by uniting the stories of its eastern and western halves, Thinking the Twentieth Century unites the centurys conflicted intellectual history into a single soaring narrative. The 20th century comes to life as the age of ideas - a time when, for good or for ill, the thoughts of the few reigned over the lives of the many. Judt presents the triumphs and the failures of public intellectuals, adeptly extracting the essence of their ideas and explaining the risks of their involvement in politics. Spanning the entire era and all currents of thought, this is a triumphant tour de force that restores clarity to the classics of modern thought with the assurance and grace of a master craftsman. The exceptional nature of this work is evident in its very structure - a series of luminous conversations between Judt and his friend and fellow historian Timothy Snyder, grounded in the texts of their trade and focused by the intensity of their vision. Judts astounding eloquence and range of reference are on display as never before. Traversing the centurys complexities with ease, he and Snyder revive both thoughts and thinkers, guiding us through the debates that made our world. As forgotten treasures are unearthed and overrated thinkers are dismantled, the shape of a century emerges. Judt and Snyder make us partners in their project as we learn the ways to think like a historian or even like a public intellectual. We begin to experience the power of historical perspective for the critique and reform of society and for the pursuit of the good from day to day. In restoring - and exemplifying - the best of the intellectual life of the 20th century, Thinking the Twentieth Century charts a pathway for moral life in the 21st. An incredible achievement, this book is about the life of the mind - and the mindful life. Critic Reviews: A lively, browsable, deeply satisfying meditation on recent history by a deservedly celebrated public intellectual. (Publishers Weekly) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Thinking the Twentieth Century Author: Tony Judt, Timothy Snyder Narrator: Ralph Cosham Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 02-02-12 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 61 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Here is the final book of unparalleled historian Tony Judt. Where Judts masterpiece Postwar redefined the history of modern Europe by uniting the stories of its eastern and western halves, Thinking the Twentieth Century unites the centurys conflicted intellectual history into a single soaring narrative. The 20th century comes to life as the age of ideas - a time when, for good or for ill, the thoughts of the few reigned over the lives of the many. Judt presents the triumphs and the failures of public intellectuals, adeptly extracting the essence of their ideas and explaining the risks of their involvement in politics. Spanning the entire era and all currents of thought, this is a triumphant tour de force that restores clarity to the classics of modern thought with the assurance and grace of a master craftsman. The exceptional nature of this work is evident in its very structure - a series of luminous conversations between Judt and his friend and fellow historian Timothy Snyder, grounded in the texts of their trade and focused by the intensity of their vision. Judts astounding eloquence and range of reference are on display as never before. Traversing the centurys complexities with ease, he and Snyder revive both thoughts and thinkers, guiding us through the debates that made our world. As forgotten treasures are unearthed and overrated thinkers are dismantled, the shape of a century emerges. Judt and Snyder make us partners in their project as we learn the ways to think like a historian or even like a public intellectual. We begin to experience the power of historical perspective for the critique and reform of society and for the pursuit of the good from day to day. In restoring - and exemplifying - the best of the intellectual life of the 20th century, Thinking the Twentieth Century charts a pathway for moral life in the 21st. An incredible achievement, this book is about the life of the mind - and the mindful life. Critic Reviews: A lively, browsable, deeply satisfying meditation on recent history by a deservedly celebrated public intellectual. (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: A fascinating synthesis of recent history I had never heard of Tony Judt, but this book was a great introduction to his thinking, presented in an accessible style. Because Judt was dying, the book consists of a series of interviews -- so there is no chance for long footnotes or an overly-academic tone. The interview format can get a little confusing because the reader doesn't use different voices for the Snyder and Judt, so it can be hard to figure out what is question and what is anser. Judt had a strong moral compass and although he was certainly left of center, a lot of this book deals with criticism of the Left for their silence on the atrocities of the USSR. Basically a history of the Left in the 20th century that I'd never been exposed to. UNINTELLIGIBLE Any additional comments? This book is a conversation between Tony Judt and Timothy Snyder, but unfortunately, whoever conceived the format for the audio book has taken no trouble to distinguish who is speaking and when. Sometimes it's clear, but most of the time it's not. Snyder's questions are often highly involved so just because someone is presenting their opinion doesn't mean it's Judt speaking. This book should have had two narrators and at the very least needs to be edited to add cues to signal who is speaking. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Blitzed-Audiobook/B01N63WHT4 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Blitzed Subtitle: Drugs in Nazi Germany Author: Norman Ohler, Shaun Whiteside - translator Narrator: Jonathan Keeble Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 11-24-16 Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 417 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: The Nazis presented themselves as warriors against moral degeneracy. Yet, as Norman Ohler's gripping best seller reveals, the entire Third Reich was permeated with drugs: cocaine, heroin, morphine and, most of all, methamphetamines, or crystal meth, used by everyone from factory workers to housewives, and crucial to troops; resilience - even partly explaining German victory in 1940. The promiscuous use of drugs at the very highest levels also impaired and confused decision-making, with Hitler and his entourage taking refuge in potentially lethal cocktails of stimulants administered by the physician Dr Morell as the war turned against Germany. While drugs cannot on their own explain the events of the Second World War or its outcome, Ohler shows, they change our understanding of it. Blitzed forms a crucial missing piece of the story. Critic Reviews: "Bursting with interesting facts." (Vice) "Extremely interesting...a serious piece of scholarship, very well researched." (Ian Kershaw) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Norman Ohler) Thu, 24 Nov 2016 11:55:00 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Blitzed-Audiobook/B01N63WHT4 thebookvoice.com 07:46:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Blitzed Subtitle: Drugs in Nazi Germany Author: Norman Ohler, Shaun Whiteside - translator Narrator: Jonathan Keeble Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 11-24-16 Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 417 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: The Nazis presented themselves as warriors against moral degeneracy. Yet, as Norman Ohler's gripping best seller reveals, the entire Third Reich was permeated with drugs: cocaine, heroin, morphine and, most of all, methamphetamines, or crystal meth, used by everyone from factory workers to housewives, and crucial to troops; resilience - even partly explaining German victory in 1940. The promiscuous use of drugs at the very highest levels also impaired and confused decision-making, with Hitler and his entourage taking refuge in potentially lethal cocktails of stimulants administered by the physician Dr Morell as the war turned against Germany. While drugs cannot on their own explain the events of the Second World War or its outcome, Ohler shows, they change our understanding of it. Blitzed forms a crucial missing piece of the story. Critic Reviews: "Bursting with interesting facts." (Vice) "Extremely interesting...a serious piece of scholarship, very well researched." (Ian Kershaw) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Blitzed Subtitle: Drugs in Nazi Germany Author: Norman Ohler, Shaun Whiteside - translator Narrator: Jonathan Keeble Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 11-24-16 Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 417 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: The Nazis presented themselves as warriors against moral degeneracy. Yet, as Norman Ohler's gripping best seller reveals, the entire Third Reich was permeated with drugs: cocaine, heroin, morphine and, most of all, methamphetamines, or crystal meth, used by everyone from factory workers to housewives, and crucial to troops; resilience - even partly explaining German victory in 1940. The promiscuous use of drugs at the very highest levels also impaired and confused decision-making, with Hitler and his entourage taking refuge in potentially lethal cocktails of stimulants administered by the physician Dr Morell as the war turned against Germany. While drugs cannot on their own explain the events of the Second World War or its outcome, Ohler shows, they change our understanding of it. Blitzed forms a crucial missing piece of the story. Critic Reviews: "Bursting with interesting facts." (Vice) "Extremely interesting...a serious piece of scholarship, very well researched." (Ian Kershaw) Members Reviews: One Reich, One God, One Dealer This is a fascinating rollercoaster ride through the history of third Reich seen through the prism of substance abuse. The premise that the German people, especially their fighting forces, ran on massive amounts of Crystal Meth and Hitler was addicted to Hill Billy Heroin was shocking, but makes perfect sense. How else could Hitlers armies roll up Europe like a cheap rug in just a matter of days? The work seems well researched and is extremely well performed by Johnathan Keeble. The events it documents are both fascinating and horrifying by turn. Im a fairly keen WWII reader but this told several tales which I hadn't heard before. Id heard that Hitler had a serious problem with substances which I always found odd because he was famously keen on health and fitness. The book explains this transition from extreme vegan to severe doper in great detail. If I have any qualms about the narrative it feels like the author may be over playing his hand, just a touch. He goes in for quite a bit of speculative thinking extending his already startling and well documented theory beyond firm facts. Attributing Hitlers decline in sanity and health primarily to substance abuse is fascinating but it may be joining up dots which are not really be there. Regardless, this is a marvelous, compelling read. If you have any interest whatsoever in WWII its causes and impact on our world, you will find this an extremely satisfying read. A excellent narrative. Holy Guacamole! This audiobook is a blast. Even if you have read more Third Reich books than is good for normal functioning, get this one. I've rarely have had as much fun learning than I have has listening to this audiobook. The subject is new, it's fascinating, and it keeps you listening. I listened to it almost at one go. While it covers the subjects of drugs in the Third Reich, it's something of a drug itself--very hard to quit. As a pharmacological history of the Third Reich and a pharmacological biography of Hitler this book can not be beat. It sheds an entirely new light on Hitler and his enabler/pusher Dr. Morel. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Enduring-Vietnam-Audiobook/B06XSMJ9CH Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Enduring Vietnam Subtitle: An American Generation and Its War Author: James Wright Narrator: Malcolm Hillgartner Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 04-04-17 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 20 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: The Vietnam War is largely recalled as a mistake, either in the decision to engage there or in the nature of the engagement. Or both. Veterans of the war remain largely anonymous figures, accomplices in the mistake. Critically recounting the steps that led to the war, this book does not excuse the mistakes, but it brings those who served out of the shadows. Enduring Vietnam recounts the experiences of the young Americans who fought in Vietnam and of families who grieved those who did not return. By 1969 nearly half of the junior enlisted men who died in Vietnam were draftees. Their median age was 21 - among the non-draftees it was only 20. The book describes the "baby boomers" growing up in the 1950s, why they went into the military, what they thought of the war, and what it was like to serve in "Nam" - and to come home. With a rich narrative of the Battle for "Hamburger Hill", and through substantial interviews with those who served, the book depicts the cruelty of this war and its quiet acts of courage. James Wright's Enduring Vietnam provides an important dimension to the profile of an American generation - and a rich account of an American War. biacuaduc@gmail.com (James Wright) Tue, 04 Apr 2017 11:45:34 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Enduring-Vietnam-Audiobook/B06XSMJ9CH thebookvoice.com 15:33:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Enduring Vietnam Subtitle: An American Generation and Its War Author: James Wright Narrator: Malcolm Hillgartner Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 04-04-17 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 20 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: The Vietnam War is largely recalled as a mistake, either in the decision to engage there or in the nature of the engagement. Or both. Veterans of the war remain largely anonymous figures, accomplices in the mistake. Critically recounting the steps that led to the war, this book does not excuse the mistakes, but it brings those who served out of the shadows. Enduring Vietnam recounts the experiences of the young Americans who fought in Vietnam and of families who grieved those who did not return. By 1969 nearly half of the junior enlisted men who died in Vietnam were draftees. Their median age was 21 - among the non-draftees it was only 20. The book describes the "baby boomers" growing up in the 1950s, why they went into the military, what they thought of the war, and what it was like to serve in "Nam" - and to come home. With a rich narrative of the Battle for "Hamburger Hill", and through substantial interviews with those who served, the book depicts the cruelty of this war and its quiet acts of courage. James Wright's Enduring Vietnam provides an important dimension to the profile of an American generation - and a rich account of an American War. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Enduring Vietnam Subtitle: An American Generation and Its War Author: James Wright Narrator: Malcolm Hillgartner Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 04-04-17 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 20 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: The Vietnam War is largely recalled as a mistake, either in the decision to engage there or in the nature of the engagement. Or both. Veterans of the war remain largely anonymous figures, accomplices in the mistake. Critically recounting the steps that led to the war, this book does not excuse the mistakes, but it brings those who served out of the shadows. Enduring Vietnam recounts the experiences of the young Americans who fought in Vietnam and of families who grieved those who did not return. By 1969 nearly half of the junior enlisted men who died in Vietnam were draftees. Their median age was 21 - among the non-draftees it was only 20. The book describes the "baby boomers" growing up in the 1950s, why they went into the military, what they thought of the war, and what it was like to serve in "Nam" - and to come home. With a rich narrative of the Battle for "Hamburger Hill", and through substantial interviews with those who served, the book depicts the cruelty of this war and its quiet acts of courage. James Wright's Enduring Vietnam provides an important dimension to the profile of an American generation - and a rich account of an American War. Members Reviews: Well told authorative history Superb, heartfelt reading. First half of book too repetitive. Second half smoother, easier to follow attentitively. Very comprehensive Lots of statistics and analysis. Incite full on how veterans were treated and how they felt about their experiences both during their tour and after they returned stateside. I definitely respect the men who served many of whom are my friends and I also feel lucky I did not have to endure this awful experience. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Kokoda-by-Paul-Ham-Audiobook/B0041PAUSM Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Kokoda (by Paul Ham) Author: Paul Ham Narrator: Peter Byrne Format: Unabridged Length: 21 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 09-02-10 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 67 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: In a unique and balanced portrayal, renowned journalist Paul Ham recounts both the Australian and Japanese perspectives of the events on the hellish Papuan jungle trail where thousands fought and died during World War II. It was a war without mercy, fought back and forth along 90 miles of river crossings, steep inclines and precipitous descents, with both sides wracked by hunger and disease, and terrified of falling into enemy hands. Defeat was unthinkable: the Australian soldier was fighting for his homeland against an unyielding aggressor; the Japanese ordered to fight to the death in a bid to conquer Greater East Asia. Paul Ham captures the spirits of those soldiers and commanders who clashed in this war of exceptional savagery, and tells of the brave souls on both sides of the campaign whose courage and sacrifices must never be forgotten. Critic Reviews: "If you read just one book about the Kokoda Track, this should be it." (Courier Mail) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Paul Ham) Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:57:56 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Kokoda-by-Paul-Ham-Audiobook/B0041PAUSM thebookvoice.com 21:21:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Kokoda (by Paul Ham) Author: Paul Ham Narrator: Peter Byrne Format: Unabridged Length: 21 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 09-02-10 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 67 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: In a unique and balanced portrayal, renowned journalist Paul Ham recounts both the Australian and Japanese perspectives of the events on the hellish Papuan jungle trail where thousands fought and died during World War II. It was a war without mercy, fought back and forth along 90 miles of river crossings, steep inclines and precipitous descents, with both sides wracked by hunger and disease, and terrified of falling into enemy hands. Defeat was unthinkable: the Australian soldier was fighting for his homeland against an unyielding aggressor; the Japanese ordered to fight to the death in a bid to conquer Greater East Asia. Paul Ham captures the spirits of those soldiers and commanders who clashed in this war of exceptional savagery, and tells of the brave souls on both sides of the campaign whose courage and sacrifices must never be forgotten. Critic Reviews: "If you read just one book about the Kokoda Track, this should be it." (Courier Mail) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Kokoda (by Paul Ham) Author: Paul Ham Narrator: Peter Byrne Format: Unabridged Length: 21 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 09-02-10 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 67 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: In a unique and balanced portrayal, renowned journalist Paul Ham recounts both the Australian and Japanese perspectives of the events on the hellish Papuan jungle trail where thousands fought and died during World War II. It was a war without mercy, fought back and forth along 90 miles of river crossings, steep inclines and precipitous descents, with both sides wracked by hunger and disease, and terrified of falling into enemy hands. Defeat was unthinkable: the Australian soldier was fighting for his homeland against an unyielding aggressor; the Japanese ordered to fight to the death in a bid to conquer Greater East Asia. Paul Ham captures the spirits of those soldiers and commanders who clashed in this war of exceptional savagery, and tells of the brave souls on both sides of the campaign whose courage and sacrifices must never be forgotten. Critic Reviews: "If you read just one book about the Kokoda Track, this should be it." (Courier Mail) Members Reviews: Pulls no Punchs This is an excellent coverage of a little know battle. The author plays a fair hand and spares nobody. The coverage is broad but the detail is there in the right places. The narrator has that great Australian accent that is both clear and easy on the ears. Understand the campaign, understand Australia This is the campaign where Australia shows itself, warts and all to be the fighting nation its reputation claims to be. With cowards, heroes, leaders both great and foolish this book shows it all. The waste, the miss opportunities and the Japanese cruelty and fighting spirit, this book covers almost everything. This campaign is the true Anzac spirit and should never be forgotten. I would even go to say this campaign meant more to Australia than the Gallipoli campaign. This book narrated by Peter Byrne is excellent. A haunting history of sacrifice and missed chances Would you consider the audio edition of Kokoda to be better than the print version? The audio performance is top notch! The Australian accent of the narrator as well as his ability to deliver the Japanese side in a believable accent as well helped make this audiobook on of my most enjoyable. What other book might you compare Kokoda to and why? As far as a book detailing an actual battle this compares to the classic ENEMY AT THE GATES by William Craig, a factual and in depth account of the Battle for Stalingrad. In Kokoda Paul Ham has captured the same amount of detail involving high level military, political and cultural maneuvers without losing the grit and blood of the men fighting to the death along the Kokoda Track. What does Peter Byrne bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? Again the accents, both Australian and Japanese well read in detail and conversational dialogue make this a fantastic audio presentation Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Yes. Give it some time At first, I found Kokoda a little awkward. The book opens with events out of chronological sequence and the narrator approximates a Japanese accent when reading quotes from Japanese sources. However, you soon begin to appreciate the author's willingness to use both Western and Australian sources and tell both sides of the story. The reading also grows on you as the work progresses and th narrator really does make excellent use of different Australian accents. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/South-from-Corregidor-Audiobook/B01FV3AKQO Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: South from Corregidor Author: John Morrill Narrator: John Wray Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 05-19-16 Publisher: Tim Deal, Mike Deal Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Republished by Mike Deal and Tim Deal with support from the last surviving escapee, Lyle Bercier, and Lieutenant Commander Morrill's daughters make this republished version of South from Corregidor a one-of-a-kind listen. On the evening of May 6, 1942, hours after US Army General Jonathan Wainwright surrendered all US and Filipino forces on the island of Corregidor and other fortified islands in Manila Bay to the Imperial Japanese Army, 18 US Navy sailors from USS Quail began their daring escape to freedom. Using a 36-foot Navy motor launch, the 18 sailors, led by Lieutenant Commander John Morrill began their 2,000-mile journey through Japanese-infested waters. With only a watch, compass, homemade sextant and a few maps, it was an incredible feat of navigation. Their story is one of great audacity, where the generosity and bravery of the Filipino people, along with sheer luck, played an integral role in the outcome of events. This World War II escape story was originally published as a series of Saturday Evening Post articles in December, 1942, and then as a book in early 1943. The book was written by Lieutenant Commander Morrill less than a year after the escape. This republished version of South from Corregidor is as the Skipper, as Lieutenant Commander Morrill is called by his crew, wrote it. biacuaduc@gmail.com (John Morrill) Thu, 19 May 2016 18:00:32 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/South-from-Corregidor-Audiobook/B01FV3AKQO thebookvoice.com 06:46:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: South from Corregidor Author: John Morrill Narrator: John Wray Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 05-19-16 Publisher: Tim Deal, Mike Deal Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Republished by Mike Deal and Tim Deal with support from the last surviving escapee, Lyle Bercier, and Lieutenant Commander Morrill's daughters make this republished version of South from Corregidor a one-of-a-kind listen. On the evening of May 6, 1942, hours after US Army General Jonathan Wainwright surrendered all US and Filipino forces on the island of Corregidor and other fortified islands in Manila Bay to the Imperial Japanese Army, 18 US Navy sailors from USS Quail began their daring escape to freedom. Using a 36-foot Navy motor launch, the 18 sailors, led by Lieutenant Commander John Morrill began their 2,000-mile journey through Japanese-infested waters. With only a watch, compass, homemade sextant and a few maps, it was an incredible feat of navigation. Their story is one of great audacity, where the generosity and bravery of the Filipino people, along with sheer luck, played an integral role in the outcome of events. This World War II escape story was originally published as a series of Saturday Evening Post articles in December, 1942, and then as a book in early 1943. The book was written by Lieutenant Commander Morrill less than a year after the escape. This republished version of South from Corregidor is as the Skipper, as Lieutenant Commander Morrill is called by his crew, wrote it. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: South from Corregidor Author: John Morrill Narrator: John Wray Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 05-19-16 Publisher: Tim Deal, Mike Deal Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Republished by Mike Deal and Tim Deal with support from the last surviving escapee, Lyle Bercier, and Lieutenant Commander Morrill's daughters make this republished version of South from Corregidor a one-of-a-kind listen. On the evening of May 6, 1942, hours after US Army General Jonathan Wainwright surrendered all US and Filipino forces on the island of Corregidor and other fortified islands in Manila Bay to the Imperial Japanese Army, 18 US Navy sailors from USS Quail began their daring escape to freedom. Using a 36-foot Navy motor launch, the 18 sailors, led by Lieutenant Commander John Morrill began their 2,000-mile journey through Japanese-infested waters. With only a watch, compass, homemade sextant and a few maps, it was an incredible feat of navigation. Their story is one of great audacity, where the generosity and bravery of the Filipino people, along with sheer luck, played an integral role in the outcome of events. This World War II escape story was originally published as a series of Saturday Evening Post articles in December, 1942, and then as a book in early 1943. The book was written by Lieutenant Commander Morrill less than a year after the escape. This republished version of South from Corregidor is as the Skipper, as Lieutenant Commander Morrill is called by his crew, wrote it. Members Reviews: A fantastic Memoir This is a super memoir. I not only enjoyed the story but I learned so much about the fall of the Philippines, the Dutch East Indies, New Guinea, and Australia during the beginning of the WWII. This memoir was first published in 1943 and was republished in 2013 by Mike and Tim Deal with the support of the last surviving escapee Lyle Bercier and Morrills daughter. The book has maps and photographs. Seventeen sailors and Lt. Commander Morrill from the USS Quail launched a 36 foot Navy motor launch from Corregidor on 6 May 1942 as General Jonathan Wainwright surrendered to the Japanese. The book tells how they fled 2000 miles through Japanese controlled water to reach safety in Australia. Morrill tells how he used a watch, compass and homemade sextant to navigate. Morrell tells how the Filipino people helped them along the way with food and fuel but other countries natives were not as helpful. In the Dutch East Indies they had to trade valuable belongings for food and fuel as the natives would not accept American or Philippine money. The book is loaded with exciting information and encounters with both people and nature. Morrell tells a fascinating story of survival. He went on to become a Rear Admiral. If you are interested in World War II, survival stories or human interest this book would be of interest to you. John Wray does an excellent job narrating the book. My favorite book. Would you consider the audio edition of South from Corregidor to be better than the print version? Yes. Wray's voice is a perfect match for John Morrill. The print version is an excellent read that will really make you think and imagine what these brave men accomplished. It's a hard book to put down. Who was your favorite character and why? My Great Uncle, Philip Binkley. He played a major role in helping what was accomplished in this book. Our family lost him shortly after the crew arrived safely in Australia to the war. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Ultimate-Battle-Audiobook/B0036K2H8E Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Ultimate Battle Subtitle: Okinawa 1945: The Last Epic Struggle of World War II Author: Bill Sloan Narrator: Robertson Dean Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 11-07-07 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 185 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Using the same grunt's-eye-view narrative style of Sloan's acclaimed Brotherhood of Heroes, The Ultimate Battle is the full story of the largest land-sea-air battle ever waged by the United States, a battle whose staggering casualties and take-no-prisoners ferocity led Truman to drop the atomic bomb on Japan. From April through June 1945, more than 250,000 American and Japanese lives were lost, including those of nearly 150,000 civilians who either committed suicide or were caught in the crossfire. This book tells a gripping story of heroism, sacrifice, and death. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Bill Sloan) Wed, 07 Nov 2007 05:02:09 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Ultimate-Battle-Audiobook/B0036K2H8E thebookvoice.com 14:07:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Ultimate Battle Subtitle: Okinawa 1945: The Last Epic Struggle of World War II Author: Bill Sloan Narrator: Robertson Dean Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 11-07-07 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 185 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Using the same grunt's-eye-view narrative style of Sloan's acclaimed Brotherhood of Heroes, The Ultimate Battle is the full story of the largest land-sea-air battle ever waged by the United States, a battle whose staggering casualties and take-no-prisoners ferocity led Truman to drop the atomic bomb on Japan. From April through June 1945, more than 250,000 American and Japanese lives were lost, including those of nearly 150,000 civilians who either committed suicide or were caught in the crossfire. This book tells a gripping story of heroism, sacrifice, and death. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Ultimate Battle Subtitle: Okinawa 1945: The Last Epic Struggle of World War II Author: Bill Sloan Narrator: Robertson Dean Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 11-07-07 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 185 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Using the same grunt's-eye-view narrative style of Sloan's acclaimed Brotherhood of Heroes, The Ultimate Battle is the full story of the largest land-sea-air battle ever waged by the United States, a battle whose staggering casualties and take-no-prisoners ferocity led Truman to drop the atomic bomb on Japan. From April through June 1945, more than 250,000 American and Japanese lives were lost, including those of nearly 150,000 civilians who either committed suicide or were caught in the crossfire. This book tells a gripping story of heroism, sacrifice, and death. Members Reviews: Takes you into the mud and death The Ultimate battle is the story of the invasion of Okinawa, the last major battle of the second world war, also the costliest in terms of casualties. The author gives the overall story of both the American offensive strategy as well as the Japanese defense. Yet he still brings in the individual stories of the Marines, Sailors and Soldiers who did the actual fighting. Overlying the tales of heroism is the fear that this was only to be a prelude to an even deadlier battle to come - the invasion of the Japanese home islands. The battle for Okinawa was like no other battle in the war; "The Ultimate Battle" brings that home in a gripping and telling manner that deserves to be heard. Really enjoyed this book (but one hang up) Any additional comments? Overall the book was great: well written, covers every aspect of an important historical battle. Only downside was the author's source use. Out of two Marine divisions that fought on the ground, the author only uses a couple sources from K/3/5, 1 Mar Div (the guys from 'The Pacific' TV series that have numerous books written. Not even sure the material was from interviews he conducted personally...), really would like to get more and previously unheard perspectives, rather than those that have already been written. The Ultimate Battle. A very precise detail of Battle in the Pacific. I love it and would recommend this Book to others. Among the very best about war in the Pacific! Had an uncle and two first cousins (both old enough to have been my parent) who faught in the Pacific; all wounded in battles. Another uncle was MIA in North Africa. I very much appreciate books such as this one that do an exemplary job of documenting the horrors of war and honoring the sacrifices of "The Greatest Generation." Wow. A review on audible requires at least 15 words, but all I can say is, wow. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Golden-Gate-Audiobook/B00BOVZ1VW Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Golden Gate Subtitle: The Life and Times of America's Greatest Bridge Author: Kevin Starr Narrator: Jim Beaver Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 03-09-13 Publisher: Audible Studios for Bloomsbury Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: The Golden Gate Bridge is an icon of one of the most mythic of American cities, San Francisco. Standing between the Bay and the mighty Pacific like a guardian of the city, the Golden Gate retains its grip on the American imagination long after its 27-year record of being the longest suspension bridge in the world was superseded. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Kevin Starr) Sat, 09 Mar 2013 03:34:08 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Golden-Gate-Audiobook/B00BOVZ1VW thebookvoice.com 04:47:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Golden Gate Subtitle: The Life and Times of America's Greatest Bridge Author: Kevin Starr Narrator: Jim Beaver Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 03-09-13 Publisher: Audible Studios for Bloomsbury Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: The Golden Gate Bridge is an icon of one of the most mythic of American cities, San Francisco. Standing between the Bay and the mighty Pacific like a guardian of the city, the Golden Gate retains its grip on the American imagination long after its 27-year record of being the longest suspension bridge in the world was superseded. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Golden Gate Subtitle: The Life and Times of America's Greatest Bridge Author: Kevin Starr Narrator: Jim Beaver Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 03-09-13 Publisher: Audible Studios for Bloomsbury Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: The Golden Gate Bridge is an icon of one of the most mythic of American cities, San Francisco. Standing between the Bay and the mighty Pacific like a guardian of the city, the Golden Gate retains its grip on the American imagination long after its 27-year record of being the longest suspension bridge in the world was superseded. Members Reviews: A Complete, Concise History of the Golden Gate and the Bridge That Spans It Although this book is relatively short at about 200 pages, the author manages to cover the history of the Golden Gate, as well as the Golden Gate Bridge and the people involved in the creation of the bridge. The author begins with the geologic creation of the San Francisco Bay and the Golden Gate itself and progresses through the hunt to find the bay and the opening to the sea that the Spanish had sought for so many decades. He then moves into a brief discussion of the city and the need for a bridge from the city to the Marin Headlands. Once in the twentieth century, the author inter weaves the story of the need and desire for the bridge with the story of it's development, design, and the political fighting that occurred to keep any bridge from being built. It is amazing how many different groups had an interest in keeping a bridge from being built. From the design stage, the author details the actual construction and financing of the bridge and explores how it was built with private money in a time when all such projects were public works projects. As contrast, the author compares it with the Oakland-Bay Bridge which was under construction at about the same time with federal and state monies. The author ends the book with a little of the sociology of the bridge, including the inspiration it provides for artists and the use of the bridge by people wanting to commit suicide. If you are looking for the detailed history of the bridge, then you will be disappointed with this book. If, however, you are interested in more than just the nuts and bolts of the construction of the bridge, you will love this book. It is well written, concise and very enjoyable. In addition, there are about 8 pages of spectacular color photographs includ Long on History, Short on Drama Kevin Starr's Golden Gate: The Life And Times Of America's Greatest Bridge (Golden Gate) is a competently constructed, perfunctory examination of the Golden Gate Bridge's history and cultural impact. Starr distills a number of sources to create an adequate overview of the bridge's engineering and construction, as well as the political machinations behind its creation. Starr also utilizes these sources to comment on the bridge's aesthetic nature, and its impact on the San Francisco Bay Area's lifestyle. However, a history of the Golden Gate Bridge is ripe with drama. As just one example, to construct the bridge's south tower, workers had to cordon off a football field-sized section of the ocean, drain about 300 feet of water from the cordoned area until the bedrock was exposed, build the support tower in the temporarily drained area while the ocean raged just outside the barriers, and then flood the area once the support tower was finished. To a non-engineer like me, those actions seem almost super-human in their execution. I wanted to find out every detail of that amazing engineering feat. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Those-Who-Hold-Bastogne-Audiobook/B00RA4C2ZU Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Those Who Hold Bastogne Subtitle: The True Story of the Soldiers and Civilians Who Fought in the Biggest Battle of the Bulge Author: Peter Schrijvers Narrator: John Lee Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 01-06-15 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 48 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Hitler's last gamble, the Battle of the Bulge, was intended to push the Allied invaders of Normandy all the way back to the beaches. The plan nearly succeeded, and almost certainly would have, were it not for one small Belgian town and its tenacious American defenders who held back a tenfold larger German force while awaiting the arrival of General George Patton's mighty Third Army. In this dramatic account of the 1944-45 winter of war in Bastogne, historian Peter Schrijvers offers the first full story of the German assault on the strategically located town. From the December stampede of American and Panzer divisions racing to reach Bastogne first, through the bloody eight-day siege from land and air, and through three more weeks of unrelenting fighting even after the siege was broken, events at Bastogne hastened the long-awaited end of WWII. Schrijvers draws on diaries, memoirs, and other fresh sources to illuminate the experiences not only of Bastogne's 3,000 citizens and their American defenders, but also of German soldiers and commanders desperate for victory. Critic Reviews: "Using fresh sources and deft writing, Peter Schrijvers develops a panoramic and compelling boots-on-the-ground illumination of one of the Bulge's most epic battles." (Patrick K. O'Donnell, author of Dog Company) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Peter Schrijvers) Tue, 06 Jan 2015 13:58:12 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Those-Who-Hold-Bastogne-Audiobook/B00RA4C2ZU thebookvoice.com 11:11:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Those Who Hold Bastogne Subtitle: The True Story of the Soldiers and Civilians Who Fought in the Biggest Battle of the Bulge Author: Peter Schrijvers Narrator: John Lee Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 01-06-15 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 48 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Hitler's last gamble, the Battle of the Bulge, was intended to push the Allied invaders of Normandy all the way back to the beaches. The plan nearly succeeded, and almost certainly would have, were it not for one small Belgian town and its tenacious American defenders who held back a tenfold larger German force while awaiting the arrival of General George Patton's mighty Third Army. In this dramatic account of the 1944-45 winter of war in Bastogne, historian Peter Schrijvers offers the first full story of the German assault on the strategically located town. From the December stampede of American and Panzer divisions racing to reach Bastogne first, through the bloody eight-day siege from land and air, and through three more weeks of unrelenting fighting even after the siege was broken, events at Bastogne hastened the long-awaited end of WWII. Schrijvers draws on diaries, memoirs, and other fresh sources to illuminate the experiences not only of Bastogne's 3,000 citizens and their American defenders, but also of German soldiers and commanders desperate for victory. Critic Reviews: "Using fresh sources and deft writing, Peter Schrijvers develops a panoramic and compelling boots-on-the-ground illumination of one of the Bulge's most epic battles." (Patrick K. O'Donnell, author of Dog Company) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Those Who Hold Bastogne Subtitle: The True Story of the Soldiers and Civilians Who Fought in the Biggest Battle of the Bulge Author: Peter Schrijvers Narrator: John Lee Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 01-06-15 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 48 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Hitler's last gamble, the Battle of the Bulge, was intended to push the Allied invaders of Normandy all the way back to the beaches. The plan nearly succeeded, and almost certainly would have, were it not for one small Belgian town and its tenacious American defenders who held back a tenfold larger German force while awaiting the arrival of General George Patton's mighty Third Army. In this dramatic account of the 1944-45 winter of war in Bastogne, historian Peter Schrijvers offers the first full story of the German assault on the strategically located town. From the December stampede of American and Panzer divisions racing to reach Bastogne first, through the bloody eight-day siege from land and air, and through three more weeks of unrelenting fighting even after the siege was broken, events at Bastogne hastened the long-awaited end of WWII. Schrijvers draws on diaries, memoirs, and other fresh sources to illuminate the experiences not only of Bastogne's 3,000 citizens and their American defenders, but also of German soldiers and commanders desperate for victory. Critic Reviews: "Using fresh sources and deft writing, Peter Schrijvers develops a panoramic and compelling boots-on-the-ground illumination of one of the Bulge's most epic battles." (Patrick K. O'Donnell, author of Dog Company) Members Reviews: How Did Anyone Survive? I have recently had a bent for learning all I can about WWII, and have read many books on the subject. Naturally I was interested in this one. Even with all my recently acquired knowledge, this book was hard to follow and hard to digest, not through any fault of the author, but because of the scope of the battle and the situations it engendered. It is just a lot to take in. Honestly, I don't know how anyone lived through that battle. I did learn a lot from the book though, and will read it again somewhere down the road. A belated but heartfelt thank you to the greatest generation, and to those who held Bastogne and similar places. That would include my Father and my Father-in-law. Thank you for your courage, determination and sacrifice. I am grateful for people like you because if I had been given that responsibility,I probably could not have done it. John Lee is a masterful narrator. I'm not sure I would have picked him for this particular title, however, just because of personal preference. I like him more as a narrator of fiction. Still, I enjoyed his reading of the book, and especially loved hearing him use an American accent. No matter how hard they try, well educated Brits just can't get that accent down to earth enough. Excellent! Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? By far the most complete story of Bastogne I've ever heard. Really enjoyed it! Who was your favorite character and why? All of the 101st. Have you listened to any of John Lees other performances before? How does this one compare? Nope Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Yes Any additional comments? None very informative and not focused solely on the 101 good background and discussion on all units invoved and the civilian experience during the battle First Read Very Good, Lacking a Crucial Point, So? Overall I think this was a very good book. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Last-Word-Audiobook/B006FKAR8E Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Last Word Subtitle: My Indictment of the CIA in the Murder of JFK Author: Mark Lane Narrator: Mark Boyett Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 11-28-11 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 146 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: The last word on the JFK assassination by the New York Times best-selling author and JFK historian! Mark Lane tried the only US court case in which the jurors concluded that the CIA plotted the murder of President Kennedy, but there was always a missing piece: How did the CIA control cops and Secret Service agents on the ground in Dealey Plaza? How did federal authorities prevent the House Select Committee on Assassinations from discovering the truth about the complicity of the CIA? Now, Mark Lane tells all in this explosive new book, with exclusive new interviews, sworn testimony, and meticulous new research (including interviews with Oliver Stone, Dallas Police deputy sheriffs, Robert K. Tanenbaum, and Abraham Bolden). Lane finds out first hand exactly what went on the day JFK was assassinated. He includes sworn statements given to the Warren Commission by a police officer who confronted a man who he thought was the assassin. The officer testified that he drew his gun and pointed it at the suspect, who showed Secret Service ID. Yet, the Secret Service later reported that there were no Secret Service agents on foot in Dealey Plaza. The Last Word proves that the CIA, operating through a secret small group, prepared all credentials for Secret Service agents in Dallas for the two days that Kennedy was going to be there - conclusive evidence of the CIA's involvement in the assassination. Editorial Reviews: Whether youre a historian, a long-time John F. Kennedy assassination conspiracy theorist, or just an average Joe with a keen interest in intricately constructed cases, Mark Lanes Last Word: My Indictment of the CIA in the Murder of JFK is bound to prove, at the very least, extremely difficult to turn off. Mark Boyett performs this engrossing audiobook with aplomb, his careful pacing adding a layer of detachment and objectivity to this highly impassioned work. Lane is a compelling storyteller with a clear and apparent investment in the subject matter; its difficult not to feel fascinated and intrigued by the complex web he weaves. Critic Reviews: "Both readers who have followed the JFK assassination for years and those new to one of the great debates of the 20th century will find much to contemplate here." (Library Journal Xpress Review) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Mark Lane) Mon, 28 Nov 2011 05:03:31 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Last-Word-Audiobook/B006FKAR8E thebookvoice.com 11:41:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Last Word Subtitle: My Indictment of the CIA in the Murder of JFK Author: Mark Lane Narrator: Mark Boyett Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 11-28-11 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 146 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: The last word on the JFK assassination by the New York Times best-selling author and JFK historian! Mark Lane tried the only US court case in which the jurors concluded that the CIA plotted the murder of President Kennedy, but there was always a missing piece: How did the CIA control cops and Secret Service agents on the ground in Dealey Plaza? How did federal authorities prevent the House Select Committee on Assassinations from discovering the truth about the complicity of the CIA? Now, Mark Lane tells all in this explosive new book, with exclusive new interviews, sworn testimony, and meticulous new research (including interviews with Oliver Stone, Dallas Police deputy sheriffs, Robert K. Tanenbaum, and Abraham Bolden). Lane finds out first hand exactly what went on the day JFK was assassinated. He includes sworn statements given to the Warren Commission by a police officer who confronted a man who he thought was the assassin. The officer testified that he drew his gun and pointed it at the suspect, who showed Secret Service ID. Yet, the Secret Service later reported that there were no Secret Service agents on foot in Dealey Plaza. The Last Word proves that the CIA, operating through a secret small group, prepared all credentials for Secret Service agents in Dallas for the two days that Kennedy was going to be there - conclusive evidence of the CIA's involvement in the assassination. Editorial Reviews: Whether youre a historian, a long-time John F. Kennedy assassination conspiracy theorist, or just an average Joe with a keen interest in intricately constructed cases, Mark Lanes Last Word: My Indictment of the CIA in the Murder of JFK is bound to prove, at the very least, extremely difficult to turn off. Mark Boyett performs this engrossing audiobook with aplomb, his careful pacing adding a layer of detachment and objectivity to this highly impassioned work. Lane is a compelling storyteller with a clear and apparent investment in the subject matter; its difficult not to feel fascinated and intrigued by the complex web he weaves. Critic Reviews: "Both readers who have followed the JFK assassination for years and those new to one of the great debates of the 20th century will find much to contemplate here." (Library Journal Xpress Review) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Last Word Subtitle: My Indictment of the CIA in the Murder of JFK Author: Mark Lane Narrator: Mark Boyett Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 11-28-11 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 146 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: The last word on the JFK assassination by the New York Times best-selling author and JFK historian! Mark Lane tried the only US court case in which the jurors concluded that the CIA plotted the murder of President Kennedy, but there was always a missing piece: How did the CIA control cops and Secret Service agents on the ground in Dealey Plaza? How did federal authorities prevent the House Select Committee on Assassinations from discovering the truth about the complicity of the CIA? Now, Mark Lane tells all in this explosive new book, with exclusive new interviews, sworn testimony, and meticulous new research (including interviews with Oliver Stone, Dallas Police deputy sheriffs, Robert K. Tanenbaum, and Abraham Bolden). Lane finds out first hand exactly what went on the day JFK was assassinated. He includes sworn statements given to the Warren Commission by a police officer who confronted a man who he thought was the assassin. The officer testified that he drew his gun and pointed it at the suspect, who showed Secret Service ID. Yet, the Secret Service later reported that there were no Secret Service agents on foot in Dealey Plaza. The Last Word proves that the CIA, operating through a secret small group, prepared all credentials for Secret Service agents in Dallas for the two days that Kennedy was going to be there - conclusive evidence of the CIA's involvement in the assassination. Editorial Reviews: Whether youre a historian, a long-time John F. Kennedy assassination conspiracy theorist, or just an average Joe with a keen interest in intricately constructed cases, Mark Lanes Last Word: My Indictment of the CIA in the Murder of JFK is bound to prove, at the very least, extremely difficult to turn off. Mark Boyett performs this engrossing audiobook with aplomb, his careful pacing adding a layer of detachment and objectivity to this highly impassioned work. Lane is a compelling storyteller with a clear and apparent investment in the subject matter; its difficult not to feel fascinated and intrigued by the complex web he weaves. Critic Reviews: "Both readers who have followed the JFK assassination for years and those new to one of the great debates of the 20th century will find much to contemplate here." (Library Journal Xpress Review) Members Reviews: Bold, Direct and Controversial, As Always What made the experience of listening to Last Word the most enjoyable? Being a dedicated researcher of the JFK murder for decades, it is fulfilling to see one of the original authors (still alive) writing provocative and revealing substance about the crime of the last century. Lane has never been one to pull a punch and I thought the way he revealed the inter-connections between those who criticize him and the agency they work for to be bold and excellent counter-punches. Lane has been relentless in bringing to light the suspicious "coincidences" that engulf the assassination, the Warren Commission and their subsequent multiple white-washings. With so many of the most knowledgable and profound researchers now gone on to the other side of this life, it is a good thing that Lane, Josiah Thompson and a few others cling to the determined course of action in telling facts to the public. It will take people like Lane to counter-punch, once again, the new lathering of whitewash that is surely to appear in the film we are told of that has the involvement of Tom Hanks. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Munich-Agreement-of-1938-The-History-of-the-Peace-Pact-that-Failed-to-Prevent-World-War-II-Audiobook/B00XIM8HIY Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Munich Agreement of 1938: The History of the Peace Pact that Failed to Prevent World War II Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: John Skinner Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 05-12-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: "My good friends," the mustached, bony man with thick eyebrows and large, strong teeth somewhat reminiscent of those of a horse, shouted to the crowds from the second-floor window of his house at 10 Downing Street, "[T]his is the second time in our history, that there has come back to Downing Street from Germany peace with honor. I believe it is peace for our time." The man addressing the crowd, British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain, had just returned from the heart of Nazi Germany following negotiations with Adolf Hitler, and the crowd gathered outside the English leader's house on September 30, 1938 greeted these ringing words with grateful cheers. The piece of paper Chamberlain flourished exultantly seemed to offer permanent amity and goodwill between democratic Britain and totalitarian Germany. In it, Britain agreed to allow Hitler's Third Reich to absorb the Sudeten regions of Czechoslovakia without interference from either England or France, and since high percentages of ethnic Germans - often more than 50% locally - inhabited these regions, Hitler's demand for this territory seemed somewhat reasonable to Chamberlain and his supporters. With Germany resurgent and rearmed after the disasters inflicted on it by the Treaty of Versailles following World War I, the pact - known as the Munich Agreement - held out hope of a quick end to German ambitions and the return of stable, normal international relations across Europe. Of course, the Munich agreement is now notorious because its promise proved barren within a very short period of time. Chamberlain's actions either failed to avert, or actually hastened, the very cataclysm he wished to avoid at all costs. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Charles River Editors) Tue, 12 May 2015 11:41:10 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Munich-Agreement-of-1938-The-History-of-the-Peace-Pact-that-Failed-to-Prevent-World-War-II-Audiobook/B00XIM8HIY thebookvoice.com 01:54:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Munich Agreement of 1938: The History of the Peace Pact that Failed to Prevent World War II Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: John Skinner Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 05-12-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: "My good friends," the mustached, bony man with thick eyebrows and large, strong teeth somewhat reminiscent of those of a horse, shouted to the crowds from the second-floor window of his house at 10 Downing Street, "[T]his is the second time in our history, that there has come back to Downing Street from Germany peace with honor. I believe it is peace for our time." The man addressing the crowd, British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain, had just returned from the heart of Nazi Germany following negotiations with Adolf Hitler, and the crowd gathered outside the English leader's house on September 30, 1938 greeted these ringing words with grateful cheers. The piece of paper Chamberlain flourished exultantly seemed to offer permanent amity and goodwill between democratic Britain and totalitarian Germany. In it, Britain agreed to allow Hitler's Third Reich to absorb the Sudeten regions of Czechoslovakia without interference from either England or France, and since high percentages of ethnic Germans - often more than 50% locally - inhabited these regions, Hitler's demand for this territory seemed somewhat reasonable to Chamberlain and his supporters. With Germany resurgent and rearmed after the disasters inflicted on it by the Treaty of Versailles following World War I, the pact - known as the Munich Agreement - held out hope of a quick end to German ambitions and the return of stable, normal international relations across Europe. Of course, the Munich agreement is now notorious because its promise proved barren within a very short period of time. Chamberlain's actions either failed to avert, or actually hastened, the very cataclysm he wished to avoid at all costs. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Munich Agreement of 1938: The History of the Peace Pact that Failed to Prevent World War II Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: John Skinner Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 05-12-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: "My good friends," the mustached, bony man with thick eyebrows and large, strong teeth somewhat reminiscent of those of a horse, shouted to the crowds from the second-floor window of his house at 10 Downing Street, "[T]his is the second time in our history, that there has come back to Downing Street from Germany peace with honor. I believe it is peace for our time." The man addressing the crowd, British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain, had just returned from the heart of Nazi Germany following negotiations with Adolf Hitler, and the crowd gathered outside the English leader's house on September 30, 1938 greeted these ringing words with grateful cheers. The piece of paper Chamberlain flourished exultantly seemed to offer permanent amity and goodwill between democratic Britain and totalitarian Germany. In it, Britain agreed to allow Hitler's Third Reich to absorb the Sudeten regions of Czechoslovakia without interference from either England or France, and since high percentages of ethnic Germans - often more than 50% locally - inhabited these regions, Hitler's demand for this territory seemed somewhat reasonable to Chamberlain and his supporters. With Germany resurgent and rearmed after the disasters inflicted on it by the Treaty of Versailles following World War I, the pact - known as the Munich Agreement - held out hope of a quick end to German ambitions and the return of stable, normal international relations across Europe. Of course, the Munich agreement is now notorious because its promise proved barren within a very short period of time. Chamberlain's actions either failed to avert, or actually hastened, the very cataclysm he wished to avoid at all costs. Members Reviews: They usually produce a very good account of the subject Having read some "Charles River" books, I am getting used to them. They usually produce a very good account of the subject, with a good selection of sources and some photos, images or maps. I read one of their books on a subject I had read a lot about before, and being very satisfied with that one, I took it as a standard. Their books are not to be expected as complete, comprehensive works, but lean more toward a good overall short account. Choose one if the subject is new to you or you want a good overview. They appeal to me as good introductions, or if I have no intention of reading long works on a specific theme. That said, I like them and think they're very effective in providing good information as well as a good read. Having read quite a lot on WW II and its time over the years, as well as having seen all those movies, one might come to think he's at least heard about most of what there is to know. So, it is interesting to find something "new", just as was the case of "The Monuments Men" book and movie. Some "Charles River" books, including this one and those listed below, provide good information on earlier developments of the Nazi regime, and then on the final moves before the outbreak of war: 1. (1923)The Beer Hall Putsch: The History and Legacy of Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party's Failed Coup Attempt in 1923 2. (1933)The Burning of the Reichstag: The History of the Controversial Fire That Led to the Rise of Nazi Germany 3. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Great-Speeches-of-the-20th-Century-Audiobook/B00B8VUOTM Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Great Speeches of the 20th Century Author: Bob Blaisdell Narrator: Mohandas Gandhi, Winston Churchill, Nelson Mandela, Elie Wiesel, Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X, Ronald Reagan Format: Original Recording Length: 5 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 02-01-13 Publisher: BN Publishing Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 28 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: A great speech can stir the soul and inspire a nation. This compact and affordable anthology gathers complete speeches and selected excerpts from memorable addresses by Martin Luther King, Mohandas Gandhi, Winston Churchill, Nelson Mandela, Malcolm X, Ronald Reagan, Elie Wiesel, the Dalai Lama, César Chávez, and many others. Includes three selections from the Common Core State Standards Initiative. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Bob Blaisdell) Fri, 01 Feb 2013 06:08:45 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Great-Speeches-of-the-20th-Century-Audiobook/B00B8VUOTM thebookvoice.com 05:16:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Great Speeches of the 20th Century Author: Bob Blaisdell Narrator: Mohandas Gandhi, Winston Churchill, Nelson Mandela, Elie Wiesel, Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X, Ronald Reagan Format: Original Recording Length: 5 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 02-01-13 Publisher: BN Publishing Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 28 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: A great speech can stir the soul and inspire a nation. This compact and affordable anthology gathers complete speeches and selected excerpts from memorable addresses by Martin Luther King, Mohandas Gandhi, Winston Churchill, Nelson Mandela, Malcolm X, Ronald Reagan, Elie Wiesel, the Dalai Lama, César Chávez, and many others. Includes three selections from the Common Core State Standards Initiative. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Great Speeches of the 20th Century Author: Bob Blaisdell Narrator: Mohandas Gandhi, Winston Churchill, Nelson Mandela, Elie Wiesel, Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X, Ronald Reagan Format: Original Recording Length: 5 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 02-01-13 Publisher: BN Publishing Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 28 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: A great speech can stir the soul and inspire a nation. This compact and affordable anthology gathers complete speeches and selected excerpts from memorable addresses by Martin Luther King, Mohandas Gandhi, Winston Churchill, Nelson Mandela, Malcolm X, Ronald Reagan, Elie Wiesel, the Dalai Lama, César Chávez, and many others. Includes three selections from the Common Core State Standards Initiative. Members Reviews: Not as packaged This book wasnt for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more? No speeches by Martin Luther King Jr, Mohandas Gandhi, Nelson Mandela, Malcom X, Ronald Reagan or Elie Wiesel. Only speeches from other American polticians arguing such things as the policy of the Gold Standard. Has Great Speeches of the 20th Century turned you off from other books in this genre? Only by Bob Blaisdell Would you be willing to try another one of the narratorss performances? No. You didnt love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities? Informed me about the debate re: the gold standard. Any additional comments? I probably should request a refund. No metadata - You have to guess who is speaking What did you like best about Great Speeches of the 20th Century? What did you like least? Obviously, it's quality content. But, it would be nice to know the "who/when/where" of each of the speeches. Many are obvious, but there are more than a few that I couldn't pick out. Additionally, the chaptering doesn't seem to coincide with the speeches. One chapter contains more than one speech. Would you be willing to try another book from Bob Blaisdell? Why or why not? N/A What three words best describe the narratorss voice? N/A Do you think Great Speeches of the 20th Century needs a follow-up book? Why or why not? N/A Any additional comments? Metadata and/or a better description on the Audio Book detail page would be very helpful. Needs Narration This just plays one speech after another with no narration of who is even speaking. The only one I recognized was Martin Luther King JR. It would be nice to at least have somebody narrate at least the name of the speaker, name of speech and/or time&place it took place. At the very least we could have been given a table of contents or outline. I was born in the late 80s I wasn't around for any of these. I cannot possibly recognize or know who is speaking. I was hoping to learn from this audiobook. Great for studying speeches! No story, just a lot of pivotal speeches. If you ever wondered about the whole I have a dream spwwch, the Pearl Harbor Declaration of War or Churchill's Fight On speech, wonder no more! Great but.... Any additional comments? Great to have all of these speeches to listen to. One big problem in my opinion: there's no kind of introduction to any of the speeches. Many I happened to know who they were or what the speeches were about, but many I did not. This book REALLY needs some sort of short introduction to each speech for those of us who don't automatically know all the names, and basic details. I suspect that most people listening to this would feel that way, but that's just my opinion. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Vietnam-War-Audiobook/B004TBQTOM Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Vietnam War Subtitle: A Concise International History Author: Mark Atwood Lawrence Narrator: Peter Berkrot Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 03-24-11 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 74 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Hailed as a "pithy and compelling account of an intensely relevant topic" (Kirkus Reviews), this wide-ranging volume offers a superb account of a key moment in modern U.S. and world history. Drawing upon the latest research in archives in China, Russia, and Vietnam, Mark Lawrence creates an extraordinary, panoramic view of all sides of the war. His narrative begins well before American forces set foot in Vietnam, delving into French colonialism's contribution to the 1945 Vietnamese revolution, and revealing how the Cold War concerns of the 1950s led the United States to back the French. The heart of the book covers the "American war", ranging from the overthrow of Ngo Dinh Diem and the impact of the Tet Offensive to Nixon's expansion of the war into Cambodia and Laos, and the final peace agreement of 1973. Finally, Lawrence examines the aftermath of the war, from the momentous liberalization - "Doi Moi" - in Vietnam to the enduring legacy of this infamous war in American books, films, and political debate. Critic Reviews: "Crisply concise.... Delves into the 'whys' of the war: why the Vietnamese fought against the United States, why the great powers were involved, why the war turned out as it did and why legacies of the war linger." (Dallas Morning News) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Mark Atwood Lawrence) Thu, 24 Mar 2011 21:57:02 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Vietnam-War-Audiobook/B004TBQTOM thebookvoice.com 06:23:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Vietnam War Subtitle: A Concise International History Author: Mark Atwood Lawrence Narrator: Peter Berkrot Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 03-24-11 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 74 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Hailed as a "pithy and compelling account of an intensely relevant topic" (Kirkus Reviews), this wide-ranging volume offers a superb account of a key moment in modern U.S. and world history. Drawing upon the latest research in archives in China, Russia, and Vietnam, Mark Lawrence creates an extraordinary, panoramic view of all sides of the war. His narrative begins well before American forces set foot in Vietnam, delving into French colonialism's contribution to the 1945 Vietnamese revolution, and revealing how the Cold War concerns of the 1950s led the United States to back the French. The heart of the book covers the "American war", ranging from the overthrow of Ngo Dinh Diem and the impact of the Tet Offensive to Nixon's expansion of the war into Cambodia and Laos, and the final peace agreement of 1973. Finally, Lawrence examines the aftermath of the war, from the momentous liberalization - "Doi Moi" - in Vietnam to the enduring legacy of this infamous war in American books, films, and political debate. Critic Reviews: "Crisply concise.... Delves into the 'whys' of the war: why the Vietnamese fought against the United States, why the great powers were involved, why the war turned out as it did and why legacies of the war linger." (Dallas Morning News) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Vietnam War Subtitle: A Concise International History Author: Mark Atwood Lawrence Narrator: Peter Berkrot Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 03-24-11 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 74 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Hailed as a "pithy and compelling account of an intensely relevant topic" (Kirkus Reviews), this wide-ranging volume offers a superb account of a key moment in modern U.S. and world history. Drawing upon the latest research in archives in China, Russia, and Vietnam, Mark Lawrence creates an extraordinary, panoramic view of all sides of the war. His narrative begins well before American forces set foot in Vietnam, delving into French colonialism's contribution to the 1945 Vietnamese revolution, and revealing how the Cold War concerns of the 1950s led the United States to back the French. The heart of the book covers the "American war", ranging from the overthrow of Ngo Dinh Diem and the impact of the Tet Offensive to Nixon's expansion of the war into Cambodia and Laos, and the final peace agreement of 1973. Finally, Lawrence examines the aftermath of the war, from the momentous liberalization - "Doi Moi" - in Vietnam to the enduring legacy of this infamous war in American books, films, and political debate. Critic Reviews: "Crisply concise.... Delves into the 'whys' of the war: why the Vietnamese fought against the United States, why the great powers were involved, why the war turned out as it did and why legacies of the war linger." (Dallas Morning News) Members Reviews: Highly recommended In spite of living during the Vietnam era, I never could put all the pieces into a coherent whole. This book really helps listeners to understand just how the war developed. Narrator is very good and makes it easy to listen. Politically Slanting But Enjoyable Narrative What did you like best about The Vietnam War? What did you like least? For an otherwise brief overview, it was detailed enough to really make the narrative flow. Sadly though, the author clearly has a political axe to grind, and Nixon remains his villain, just as Kennedy his hero. His heroes do bad things reluctantly, whereas his villains do it malevolently. The same is true in reverse for good things. I still have yet to hear one in which this war can be discussed objectively. Sigh. Perhaps we are still too early write anything objective about this war? In any case, if you can get past his personal political commentary (or if your political orientation aligns with his), you will find this a very informative and fascinating story. One of the more enjoyable reads of the Vietnam War. Peter Berkot also gets high marks for his performance in reading the material. Good story good history. Good history told in a good story. I would recommend it for commuting. And now I am adding words. Good additional historical perspective on Vietnam This book I thought provided a valuable history of the Vietnam war from a different perspective from that normally found in other readings and as taught in classrooms. The existing title is perfect. What did you love best about The Vietnam War? I enjoyed, if that is the word, relearning how duplicitous the U.S. government was in perpetrating this tragedy. Who was your favorite character and why? Again, my favorite (a dubious adjective) character is LBJ. He simply could not allow principles to supersede what he thought to be political pragmatics. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/A-Ball-a-Dog-and-a-Monkey-Audiobook/B002V1O0WA Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Ball, a Dog, and a Monkey Subtitle: 1957 - The Space Race Begins Author: Michael D'Antonio Narrator: Alan Sklar Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 10-24-07 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 38 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: On October 4, 1957, the Soviet Union successfully launched Sputnik I, the first artificial satellite into orbit around the Earth. Little more than a month later, the Soviets launched Sputnik II. News of Sputnik created panic in Washington, D.C., and throughout the United States. Within days, the U.S. military began a madcap race to space, full of crashes, skullduggery, and backstabbing - until Eisenhower's secret civilian program surpassed the Soviets by putting the first American, a hero monkey named Gordo, into orbit. D'Antonio draws on archives, film footage, and interviews with many of the scientists, reporters, and others who were involved in the first year of the space race. He recounts the early days of the space race with all the zaniness and urgency of the time, just in time for 50th-anniversary commemorations. Critic Reviews: "Recovers for a new generation the thrill of a pioneer quest and the spirit of an age that already seems like ancient history." (Kirkus) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Michael D'Antonio) Wed, 24 Oct 2007 09:51:13 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/A-Ball-a-Dog-and-a-Monkey-Audiobook/B002V1O0WA thebookvoice.com 10:52:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Ball, a Dog, and a Monkey Subtitle: 1957 - The Space Race Begins Author: Michael D'Antonio Narrator: Alan Sklar Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 10-24-07 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 38 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: On October 4, 1957, the Soviet Union successfully launched Sputnik I, the first artificial satellite into orbit around the Earth. Little more than a month later, the Soviets launched Sputnik II. News of Sputnik created panic in Washington, D.C., and throughout the United States. Within days, the U.S. military began a madcap race to space, full of crashes, skullduggery, and backstabbing - until Eisenhower's secret civilian program surpassed the Soviets by putting the first American, a hero monkey named Gordo, into orbit. D'Antonio draws on archives, film footage, and interviews with many of the scientists, reporters, and others who were involved in the first year of the space race. He recounts the early days of the space race with all the zaniness and urgency of the time, just in time for 50th-anniversary commemorations. Critic Reviews: "Recovers for a new generation the thrill of a pioneer quest and the spirit of an age that already seems like ancient history." (Kirkus) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Ball, a Dog, and a Monkey Subtitle: 1957 - The Space Race Begins Author: Michael D'Antonio Narrator: Alan Sklar Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 10-24-07 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 38 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: On October 4, 1957, the Soviet Union successfully launched Sputnik I, the first artificial satellite into orbit around the Earth. Little more than a month later, the Soviets launched Sputnik II. News of Sputnik created panic in Washington, D.C., and throughout the United States. Within days, the U.S. military began a madcap race to space, full of crashes, skullduggery, and backstabbing - until Eisenhower's secret civilian program surpassed the Soviets by putting the first American, a hero monkey named Gordo, into orbit. D'Antonio draws on archives, film footage, and interviews with many of the scientists, reporters, and others who were involved in the first year of the space race. He recounts the early days of the space race with all the zaniness and urgency of the time, just in time for 50th-anniversary commemorations. Critic Reviews: "Recovers for a new generation the thrill of a pioneer quest and the spirit of an age that already seems like ancient history." (Kirkus) Members Reviews: Well written, well read First, if I could give this book 3.5 stars I would. The book is well written and the narrator is good. The book is read with an air of suspense like a murder mystery documentary from the discovery channel. It has about two chapters worth of Sputnik information, very little of which seems to be insider information gleaned from the recent opening classified files on their space programs. This book doesn't seem to take itself too seriously, it reads more like an extended history channel documentary rather than hard fact based history. I recommend it as a fun read. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Blood-and-Sand-Audiobook/B01M32ETHE Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Blood and Sand Author: Alex Von Tunzelmann Narrator: Lisa Coleman Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 11-15-16 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Blood and Sand tells this story hour by hour, with a fascinating cast of characters including Gamal Abdel Nasser, Anthony Eden, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Nikita Khrushchev, Christian Pineau, Imre Nagy and David Ben-Gurion. It is a tale of conspiracy and revolutions, spies and terrorists, kidnappings and assassination plots, the fall of the British Empire and the rise of American hegemony. Blood and Sand is essential to our understanding of the modern Middle East and resonates powerfully with the problems of oil control, religious fundamentalism and international unity that face the world today. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Alex Von Tunzelmann) Tue, 15 Nov 2016 00:44:56 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Blood-and-Sand-Audiobook/B01M32ETHE thebookvoice.com 15:10:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Blood and Sand Author: Alex Von Tunzelmann Narrator: Lisa Coleman Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 11-15-16 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Blood and Sand tells this story hour by hour, with a fascinating cast of characters including Gamal Abdel Nasser, Anthony Eden, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Nikita Khrushchev, Christian Pineau, Imre Nagy and David Ben-Gurion. It is a tale of conspiracy and revolutions, spies and terrorists, kidnappings and assassination plots, the fall of the British Empire and the rise of American hegemony. Blood and Sand is essential to our understanding of the modern Middle East and resonates powerfully with the problems of oil control, religious fundamentalism and international unity that face the world today. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Blood and Sand Author: Alex Von Tunzelmann Narrator: Lisa Coleman Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 11-15-16 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Blood and Sand tells this story hour by hour, with a fascinating cast of characters including Gamal Abdel Nasser, Anthony Eden, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Nikita Khrushchev, Christian Pineau, Imre Nagy and David Ben-Gurion. It is a tale of conspiracy and revolutions, spies and terrorists, kidnappings and assassination plots, the fall of the British Empire and the rise of American hegemony. Blood and Sand is essential to our understanding of the modern Middle East and resonates powerfully with the problems of oil control, religious fundamentalism and international unity that face the world today. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Team-That-Changed-Baseball-Audiobook/B00DII1YCO Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Team That Changed Baseball Subtitle: Roberto Clemente and the 1971 Pittsburgh Pirates Author: Bruce Markusen Narrator: Kevin Free Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 06-21-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 21 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: In 1947, major league baseball experienced its first measure of integration when the Brooklyn Dodgers brought Jackie Robinson to the National League. While Robinson's breakthrough opened the gates of opportunity for African Americans and other minority players, the process of integration proved slow and uneven. It was not until the 1960s that a handful of major league teams began to boast more than a few Black and Latino players. But the 1971 World Championship team enjoyed a full and complete level of integration, with half of its 25-man roster comprised of players of African American and Latino descent. That team was the Pittsburgh Pirates, managed by an old-time Irishman. In The Team That Changed Baseball: Roberto Clemente and the 1971 Pittsburgh Pirates, veteran baseball writer Bruce Markusen tells the story of one of the most likable and significant teams in the history of professional sports. In addition to the fact that they fielded the first all-minority lineup in major league history, the 1971 Pirates are noteworthy for the team's inspiring individual performances, including those of future Hall of Famers Roberto Clemente, Willie Stargell, and Bill Mazeroski, and their remarkable World Series victory over the heavily favored Baltimore Orioles. But perhaps their greatest legacy is the team's influence on the future of baseball, inspiring later championship teams such as the New York Yankees and Oakland Athletics to open their doors fully to all talented players, regardless of race, particularly in the new era of free agency. Critic Reviews: "The 1971 Pirates of Roberto Clemente, Willie Stargell, Bill Mazeroski, Dock Ellis, and Steve Blass are among my all-time favorite teams, and their spectacular World Series win over the Orioles of Earl Weaver, Frank Robinson, Brooks Robinson, Jim Palmer, and Dave McNally is one of the great baseball upsets of the postwar era. Still, though I followed their season closely, I never fully understood their impact." (Allen Barra The New York Sun) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Bruce Markusen) Fri, 21 Jun 2013 01:04:06 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Team-That-Changed-Baseball-Audiobook/B00DII1YCO thebookvoice.com 08:04:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Team That Changed Baseball Subtitle: Roberto Clemente and the 1971 Pittsburgh Pirates Author: Bruce Markusen Narrator: Kevin Free Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 06-21-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 21 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: In 1947, major league baseball experienced its first measure of integration when the Brooklyn Dodgers brought Jackie Robinson to the National League. While Robinson's breakthrough opened the gates of opportunity for African Americans and other minority players, the process of integration proved slow and uneven. It was not until the 1960s that a handful of major league teams began to boast more than a few Black and Latino players. But the 1971 World Championship team enjoyed a full and complete level of integration, with half of its 25-man roster comprised of players of African American and Latino descent. That team was the Pittsburgh Pirates, managed by an old-time Irishman. In The Team That Changed Baseball: Roberto Clemente and the 1971 Pittsburgh Pirates, veteran baseball writer Bruce Markusen tells the story of one of the most likable and significant teams in the history of professional sports. In addition to the fact that they fielded the first all-minority lineup in major league history, the 1971 Pirates are noteworthy for the team's inspiring individual performances, including those of future Hall of Famers Roberto Clemente, Willie Stargell, and Bill Mazeroski, and their remarkable World Series victory over the heavily favored Baltimore Orioles. But perhaps their greatest legacy is the team's influence on the future of baseball, inspiring later championship teams such as the New York Yankees and Oakland Athletics to open their doors fully to all talented players, regardless of race, particularly in the new era of free agency. Critic Reviews: "The 1971 Pirates of Roberto Clemente, Willie Stargell, Bill Mazeroski, Dock Ellis, and Steve Blass are among my all-time favorite teams, and their spectacular World Series win over the Orioles of Earl Weaver, Frank Robinson, Brooks Robinson, Jim Palmer, and Dave McNally is one of the great baseball upsets of the postwar era. Still, though I followed their season closely, I never fully understood their impact." (Allen Barra The New York Sun) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Team That Changed Baseball Subtitle: Roberto Clemente and the 1971 Pittsburgh Pirates Author: Bruce Markusen Narrator: Kevin Free Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 06-21-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 21 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: In 1947, major league baseball experienced its first measure of integration when the Brooklyn Dodgers brought Jackie Robinson to the National League. While Robinson's breakthrough opened the gates of opportunity for African Americans and other minority players, the process of integration proved slow and uneven. It was not until the 1960s that a handful of major league teams began to boast more than a few Black and Latino players. But the 1971 World Championship team enjoyed a full and complete level of integration, with half of its 25-man roster comprised of players of African American and Latino descent. That team was the Pittsburgh Pirates, managed by an old-time Irishman. In The Team That Changed Baseball: Roberto Clemente and the 1971 Pittsburgh Pirates, veteran baseball writer Bruce Markusen tells the story of one of the most likable and significant teams in the history of professional sports. In addition to the fact that they fielded the first all-minority lineup in major league history, the 1971 Pirates are noteworthy for the team's inspiring individual performances, including those of future Hall of Famers Roberto Clemente, Willie Stargell, and Bill Mazeroski, and their remarkable World Series victory over the heavily favored Baltimore Orioles. But perhaps their greatest legacy is the team's influence on the future of baseball, inspiring later championship teams such as the New York Yankees and Oakland Athletics to open their doors fully to all talented players, regardless of race, particularly in the new era of free agency. Critic Reviews: "The 1971 Pirates of Roberto Clemente, Willie Stargell, Bill Mazeroski, Dock Ellis, and Steve Blass are among my all-time favorite teams, and their spectacular World Series win over the Orioles of Earl Weaver, Frank Robinson, Brooks Robinson, Jim Palmer, and Dave McNally is one of the great baseball upsets of the postwar era. Still, though I followed their season closely, I never fully understood their impact." (Allen Barra The New York Sun) Members Reviews: An amazingly inspirational story. Roberto Clemente is a role model for us all. His story and the story of the 71 Pirates gives important lens, through which we can view the recent history of our nation's cultural development. Yes, the Pittsburgh Pirates, Changed Baseball. You will be amazed that it was not the Brooklyn Dodgers who changed baseball by playing Black and Brown players. It was, unexpectedly, the 1971 World Series Championship Pittsburgh Pirates. Disappointing Would you be willing to try another book from Bruce Markusen? Why or why not? Yes, although I was disappointed by the content of the book. The first chapter leads the reader to believe that there will be a lot of discussion of the issues of race and ethnicity in baseball in 1971, but that expectation is not fulfilled. By the middle of the book, the chapters are mostly standard baseball narratives--outlining how the team was doing on the field from week to week. Who would you have cast as narrator instead of Kevin Free? What a silly question. It should have been "Would you buy another book narrated by Kevin Free?" to which I'd answer, "No." The narration on this book was the worst I've ever heard. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Einstein-and-the-Quantum-Audiobook/B00FKAI1AQ Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Einstein and the Quantum Subtitle: The Quest of the Valiant Swabian Author: A. Douglas Stone Narrator: Gabriel Vaughan Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 10-06-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 43 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Einstein and the Quantum reveals for the first time the full significance of Albert Einstein's contributions to quantum theory. Einstein famously rejected quantum mechanics, observing that God does not play dice. But, in fact, he thought more about the nature of atoms, molecules, and the emission and absorption of light - the core of what we now know as quantum theory - than he did about relativity. A compelling blend of physics, biography, and the history of science, Einstein and the Quantum shares the untold story of how Einstein - not Max Planck or Niels Bohr - was the driving force behind early quantum theory. It paints a vivid portrait of the iconic physicist as he grappled with the apparently contradictory nature of the atomic world, in which its invisible constituents defy the categories of classical physics, behaving simultaneously as both particle and wave. And it demonstrates how Einstein's later work on the emission and absorption of light, and on atomic gases, led directly to Erwin Schrodinger's breakthrough to the modern form of quantum mechanics. The book sheds light on why Einstein ultimately renounced his own brilliant work on quantum theory, due to his deep belief in science as something objective and eternal. A book unlike any other, Einstein and the Quantum offers a completely new perspective on the scientific achievements of the greatest intellect of the twentieth century, showing how Einstein's contributions to the development of quantum theory are more significant, perhaps, than even his legendary work on relativity. biacuaduc@gmail.com (A. Douglas Stone) Sun, 06 Oct 2013 21:49:45 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Einstein-and-the-Quantum-Audiobook/B00FKAI1AQ thebookvoice.com 11:08:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Einstein and the Quantum Subtitle: The Quest of the Valiant Swabian Author: A. Douglas Stone Narrator: Gabriel Vaughan Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 10-06-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 43 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Einstein and the Quantum reveals for the first time the full significance of Albert Einstein's contributions to quantum theory. Einstein famously rejected quantum mechanics, observing that God does not play dice. But, in fact, he thought more about the nature of atoms, molecules, and the emission and absorption of light - the core of what we now know as quantum theory - than he did about relativity. A compelling blend of physics, biography, and the history of science, Einstein and the Quantum shares the untold story of how Einstein - not Max Planck or Niels Bohr - was the driving force behind early quantum theory. It paints a vivid portrait of the iconic physicist as he grappled with the apparently contradictory nature of the atomic world, in which its invisible constituents defy the categories of classical physics, behaving simultaneously as both particle and wave. And it demonstrates how Einstein's later work on the emission and absorption of light, and on atomic gases, led directly to Erwin Schrodinger's breakthrough to the modern form of quantum mechanics. The book sheds light on why Einstein ultimately renounced his own brilliant work on quantum theory, due to his deep belief in science as something objective and eternal. A book unlike any other, Einstein and the Quantum offers a completely new perspective on the scientific achievements of the greatest intellect of the twentieth century, showing how Einstein's contributions to the development of quantum theory are more significant, perhaps, than even his legendary work on relativity. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Einstein and the Quantum Subtitle: The Quest of the Valiant Swabian Author: A. Douglas Stone Narrator: Gabriel Vaughan Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 10-06-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 43 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Einstein and the Quantum reveals for the first time the full significance of Albert Einstein's contributions to quantum theory. Einstein famously rejected quantum mechanics, observing that God does not play dice. But, in fact, he thought more about the nature of atoms, molecules, and the emission and absorption of light - the core of what we now know as quantum theory - than he did about relativity. A compelling blend of physics, biography, and the history of science, Einstein and the Quantum shares the untold story of how Einstein - not Max Planck or Niels Bohr - was the driving force behind early quantum theory. It paints a vivid portrait of the iconic physicist as he grappled with the apparently contradictory nature of the atomic world, in which its invisible constituents defy the categories of classical physics, behaving simultaneously as both particle and wave. And it demonstrates how Einstein's later work on the emission and absorption of light, and on atomic gases, led directly to Erwin Schrodinger's breakthrough to the modern form of quantum mechanics. The book sheds light on why Einstein ultimately renounced his own brilliant work on quantum theory, due to his deep belief in science as something objective and eternal. A book unlike any other, Einstein and the Quantum offers a completely new perspective on the scientific achievements of the greatest intellect of the twentieth century, showing how Einstein's contributions to the development of quantum theory are more significant, perhaps, than even his legendary work on relativity. Members Reviews: educational and fun Any additional comments? Great book. Actually explains enough physics to get what Einstein did in areas such as thermodynamics, specific heat, light quantization, the derivation of the Plank law, ...etc. This was the companion book I was looking for to go along with Manjit Kumar's "Quantum" (another great book). The two should be read (or heard) one after another. Great book for physicist or amateur. Gives the history and easy to understand yet in-depth scientific explanations. Told in an entertaining way. Great read! Detailed, Theoretical, and Historical A well done exposition on Einstein's role in quantum mechanics. Does a good job of balancing the mathematical, theoretical, and the history. A detailed account is given of the early switch from classical mechanics to quantum mechanics, unique to this audiobook; the last fourth is for established post 1925 quantum mechanics. ONLY FOR THE INITIATED This is a fascinating journey from the "predictable"world of Newton to the "unpredictable" modern day world of quantum theory in which Einstein emerges as its principal driver - even though he later rejected the basic unpredictability of what he was so instrumental in bringing to light. However, this is a book full of complex mathematical formulae which only those familiar with this subject can understand. Whilst I could follow the broad historical descriptions and developments, as a layman I was unable to comprehend the extensive mathematical explanations that so frequently occur in this book. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Between-Silk-and-Cyanide-Audiobook/B077D1FWCX Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Between Silk and Cyanide Subtitle: A Codemakers War, 1941-1945 Author: Leo Marks Narrator: Eric Martin Format: Unabridged Length: 20 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 11-21-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Between Silk and Cyanide presents the memoir of the man who transformed code-making and code-breaking for the Special Operations Executive in World War Two. Leo Marks later went on to become an award-winning scriptwriter. 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 well-paced war diary, Marks's memoir traces the strategically vital creation of secure codes for Allied agents operating in Nazi-occupied territories." (Publishers Weekly) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Leo Marks) Tue, 21 Nov 2017 01:05:37 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Between-Silk-and-Cyanide-Audiobook/B077D1FWCX thebookvoice.com 20:35:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Between Silk and Cyanide Subtitle: A Codemakers War, 1941-1945 Author: Leo Marks Narrator: Eric Martin Format: Unabridged Length: 20 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 11-21-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Between Silk and Cyanide presents the memoir of the man who transformed code-making and code-breaking for the Special Operations Executive in World War Two. Leo Marks later went on to become an award-winning scriptwriter. 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 well-paced war diary, Marks's memoir traces the strategically vital creation of secure codes for Allied agents operating in Nazi-occupied territories." (Publishers Weekly) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Between Silk and Cyanide Subtitle: A Codemakers War, 1941-1945 Author: Leo Marks Narrator: Eric Martin Format: Unabridged Length: 20 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 11-21-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Between Silk and Cyanide presents the memoir of the man who transformed code-making and code-breaking for the Special Operations Executive in World War Two. Leo Marks later went on to become an award-winning scriptwriter. 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 well-paced war diary, Marks's memoir traces the strategically vital creation of secure codes for Allied agents operating in Nazi-occupied territories." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Fascinating inside story of the British SOE Agent/Spy communications. WW2 and the British are at war, alone. CHURCHILL orders the newly formed SOE "to set Europe ablaze." Agents are sent to every occupied country. WT (Wireless Transmitters) go along to transmit the Agent's encoded messages. Twenty year old Leo Marks joins the SOE to look after the agent's message traffic and immediately discovers the agents are using a code any cryptologist could break in an afternoon, without modern computers. The Free French government in exile is also using a simple code. Unable to convince the SOE leadership that they are compromising agent's lives, the SOE continues using the unsecure code until D-Day when they finally switch to a new coding system developed by Leo Marks. His book reads like a daily journal with the success and failures of the British Secret Service. A Darn Good Book. Authentic history. And Leo Marks' father owns and operates the book store at 84 Charring Road, London. Sound Familiar. Number 84 is a famous address and the subject of other movies and books and is where young Leo first broke his first Cryptic Code at the age of 8. Historic, not fiction. Enjoy. I did. Tragedy and hope An amazing true story of British code breakers during WWII, the agents in the field, and the people in between - those who trained and debriefed them; specifically one of those last, the author Leo Marks. Silk refers to the material used for recording key information that agents carried, and cyanide to the suicide pills that all agents carried with them. The story is by turns very funny, terrifying and tragic. Long before reading this book, I had known a Japanese man whose job during the last part of WWII was radio operator for the kamikaze pilots. His was the last voice the pilots heard before they died, and he heard the last words of many, many brave young men. Yet he was full of life, he loved life and though he had known great sadness, he did not wallow in it or let it defeat him. Nor did he sweep it under the rug and forget about it. Leo Marks exhibits much the same attitude and character in this autobiographical book. Trivia bonus - the author was the son of a bookstore owner who had his own interesting story, a story that was told in the book (and movie) "84 Charing Cross Road". to cover up the worst of the public school boy idiocy that cost so ... Although a personal account of Leo Marks time in SOE, it can also be viewed as an expose' of the all too often serious bungling and outright self deception rampant in SOE's upper management. In consequence many very brave men and women needlessly met their end at the hands of the Nazis. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Greatest-Speeches-of-All-Time-Audiobook/B01FYD6IUS Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Greatest Speeches of All Time Author: SpeechWorks Narrator: Franklin D. Roosevelt, John F. Kennedy, Martin Luther King Jr., Winston Churchill, Harry Truman Format: Original Recording Length: 10 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 05-23-16 Publisher: SoundWorks Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 11 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: The Greatest Speeches of All Time is a collection of the most important and well-known speeches of modern times by US presidents, politicians, and other historical icons. These dramatic speeches changed the course of history and inspired millions worldwide. Included are speeches by Franklin D. Roosevelt; Winston Churchill; Harry Truman; John F. Kennedy; Martin Luther King, Jr.; George Patton; Jimmy Carter; Ronald Reagan; Malcolm X; Douglas MacArthur; and others. biacuaduc@gmail.com (SpeechWorks) Mon, 23 May 2016 00:50:40 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Greatest-Speeches-of-All-Time-Audiobook/B01FYD6IUS thebookvoice.com 10:24:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Greatest Speeches of All Time Author: SpeechWorks Narrator: Franklin D. Roosevelt, John F. Kennedy, Martin Luther King Jr., Winston Churchill, Harry Truman Format: Original Recording Length: 10 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 05-23-16 Publisher: SoundWorks Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 11 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: The Greatest Speeches of All Time is a collection of the most important and well-known speeches of modern times by US presidents, politicians, and other historical icons. These dramatic speeches changed the course of history and inspired millions worldwide. Included are speeches by Franklin D. Roosevelt; Winston Churchill; Harry Truman; John F. Kennedy; Martin Luther King, Jr.; George Patton; Jimmy Carter; Ronald Reagan; Malcolm X; Douglas MacArthur; and others. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Greatest Speeches of All Time Author: SpeechWorks Narrator: Franklin D. Roosevelt, John F. Kennedy, Martin Luther King Jr., Winston Churchill, Harry Truman Format: Original Recording Length: 10 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 05-23-16 Publisher: SoundWorks Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 11 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: The Greatest Speeches of All Time is a collection of the most important and well-known speeches of modern times by US presidents, politicians, and other historical icons. These dramatic speeches changed the course of history and inspired millions worldwide. Included are speeches by Franklin D. Roosevelt; Winston Churchill; Harry Truman; John F. Kennedy; Martin Luther King, Jr.; George Patton; Jimmy Carter; Ronald Reagan; Malcolm X; Douglas MacArthur; and others. Members Reviews: Really! No Index of Speeches? Are you kidding? Where does The Greatest Speeches of All Time rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? This is a great collection and I love the originality of the recordings. But really, no index of speeches? There are 28 speeches, but no names to the Chapters and no index of speakers. Really an insult to the Audible buyer. I purchased this to hear (not read--there are plenty of compilations) these unique speeches. Any additional comments? Audible should provide an index of the speeches (simple PDF list) to purchasers of this item. Selections based on ease of access What disappointed you about The Greatest Speeches of All Time? Only one speech from Martin Luther King (who made all other speakers in the program seem like amateurs) was included, yet Barbara Jordan speaking at the DNC and saying nothing original was included. Barbara Jordan? Obama gave some decent speeches, but one of his boring speeches was chosen. The selection seemed to be based on availability in public domain, perhaps recorded from youtube.The producer did not eve bother to include an intro before the speeches; just recording after recording. Did the narrators do a good job differentiating all the characters? How? No narrator. The producer was in too much of a hurry to insert even the speaker names. Disappointing The speeches were incredible, however the compilation was disappointing. There is no preface announcing who the speaker is or the date which it was originally given. Most of them are given by US Presidents and I believe do not constitute the greatest speeches ever, but perhaps of the century. You would do just as well to go to YouTube and listen. The other Great Courses offer a lecture, that is not the case. Where is the index of speakers???? What disappointed you about The Greatest Speeches of All Time? Great speeches BUT why no index of the date, person & other relevant information? Who was your favorite character and why? Not applicable Which scene was your favorite? Not applicable Any additional comments? I am still looking for some source of indexing for the speeches. There must be something out there. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Balfour-Declaration-Audiobook/B0733KRY17 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Balfour Declaration Subtitle: The Origins of the Arab-Israeli Conflict Author: Jonathan Schneer Narrator: Nicholas Guy Smith Format: Unabridged Length: 18 hrs and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 07-11-17 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 20 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Issued in London in 1917, the Balfour Declaration was one of the key documents of the 20th century. It committed Britain to supporting the establishment in Palestine of "a National Home for the Jewish people", and its reverberations continue to be felt to this day. Now the entire fascinating story of the document is revealed in this impressive work of modern history. With new material retrieved from historical archives, scholar Jonathan Schneer recounts in dramatic detail the public and private battles in the early 1900s for a small strip of land in the Middle East, battles that started when the governing Ottoman Empire took Germany's side in World War I. The Balfour Declaration paints an indelible picture of how Arab nationalists, backed by Britain, fought for their future as Zionists in England battled diplomatically for influence. Meanwhile, unbeknownst to either side or even to most members of the British government, Prime Minister David Lloyd George was telling Turkey that she could keep her flag flying over the disputed territory if only she would agree to a separate peace. The key players in this watershed moment are rendered here in nuanced and detailed relief: Sharif Hussein, the Arab leader who secretly sought British support; Chaim Weizmann, Zionist hero, the folksmensch who charmed British high society; T. E. Lawrence, the legendary "super cerebral" British officer who "set the desert on fire" for the Arabs; Basil Zaharoff, the infamous arms dealer who was Britain's most important back channel to the Turks; and the other generals and prime ministers, soldiers and negotiators, who shed blood and cut deals to grab or give away the precious land. A book crucial to understanding the Middle East as it is today, The Balfour Declaration is a rich and remarkable achievement, a riveting volume about the ancient faiths and timeless treacheries that continue to drive global events. Critic Reviews: "In November 1917, the British government stated that it would 'view with favour the establishment in Palestine of a national home for the Jewish people'. It was, in retrospect, a startlingly brief statement, which received little attention at the time. Since then, Zionists have regarded it as a declaration of the Jewish right to create an independent Jewish state; for Arabs, it is viewed as an outrageous case of imperialist manipulation and betrayal. Schneer writes a fascinating and scrupulously balanced account of the events and intense maneuvers that led to the issuance of the declaration. He superbly navigates between the various conflicting interests and lobbying efforts of Zionists, Arabs, and opposing elements within the British government. There are no heroes here; one is left with the impression that the Zionists 'won' simply because they were more relentless and ruthless than their opposition, which included many non-Zionist Jews." (Booklist) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jonathan Schneer) Tue, 11 Jul 2017 05:05:52 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Balfour-Declaration-Audiobook/B0733KRY17 thebookvoice.com 18:30:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Balfour Declaration Subtitle: The Origins of the Arab-Israeli Conflict Author: Jonathan Schneer Narrator: Nicholas Guy Smith Format: Unabridged Length: 18 hrs and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 07-11-17 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 20 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Issued in London in 1917, the Balfour Declaration was one of the key documents of the 20th century. It committed Britain to supporting the establishment in Palestine of "a National Home for the Jewish people", and its reverberations continue to be felt to this day. Now the entire fascinating story of the document is revealed in this impressive work of modern history. With new material retrieved from historical archives, scholar Jonathan Schneer recounts in dramatic detail the public and private battles in the early 1900s for a small strip of land in the Middle East, battles that started when the governing Ottoman Empire took Germany's side in World War I. The Balfour Declaration paints an indelible picture of how Arab nationalists, backed by Britain, fought for their future as Zionists in England battled diplomatically for influence. Meanwhile, unbeknownst to either side or even to most members of the British government, Prime Minister David Lloyd George was telling Turkey that she could keep her flag flying over the disputed territory if only she would agree to a separate peace. The key players in this watershed moment are rendered here in nuanced and detailed relief: Sharif Hussein, the Arab leader who secretly sought British support; Chaim Weizmann, Zionist hero, the folksmensch who charmed British high society; T. E. Lawrence, the legendary "super cerebral" British officer who "set the desert on fire" for the Arabs; Basil Zaharoff, the infamous arms dealer who was Britain's most important back channel to the Turks; and the other generals and prime ministers, soldiers and negotiators, who shed blood and cut deals to grab or give away the precious land. A book crucial to understanding the Middle East as it is today, The Balfour Declaration is a rich and remarkable achievement, a riveting volume about the ancient faiths and timeless treacheries that continue to drive global events. Critic Reviews: "In November 1917, the British government stated that it would 'view with favour the establishment in Palestine of a national home for the Jewish people'. It was, in retrospect, a startlingly brief statement, which received little attention at the time. Since then, Zionists have regarded it as a declaration of the Jewish right to create an independent Jewish state; for Arabs, it is viewed as an outrageous case of imperialist manipulation and betrayal. Schneer writes a fascinating and scrupulously balanced account of the events and intense maneuvers that led to the issuance of the declaration. He superbly navigates between the various conflicting interests and lobbying efforts of Zionists, Arabs, and opposing elements within the British government. There are no heroes here; one is left with the impression that the Zionists 'won' simply because they were more relentless and ruthless than their opposition, which included many non-Zionist Jews." (Booklist) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Balfour Declaration Subtitle: The Origins of the Arab-Israeli Conflict Author: Jonathan Schneer Narrator: Nicholas Guy Smith Format: Unabridged Length: 18 hrs and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 07-11-17 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 20 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Issued in London in 1917, the Balfour Declaration was one of the key documents of the 20th century. It committed Britain to supporting the establishment in Palestine of "a National Home for the Jewish people", and its reverberations continue to be felt to this day. Now the entire fascinating story of the document is revealed in this impressive work of modern history. With new material retrieved from historical archives, scholar Jonathan Schneer recounts in dramatic detail the public and private battles in the early 1900s for a small strip of land in the Middle East, battles that started when the governing Ottoman Empire took Germany's side in World War I. The Balfour Declaration paints an indelible picture of how Arab nationalists, backed by Britain, fought for their future as Zionists in England battled diplomatically for influence. Meanwhile, unbeknownst to either side or even to most members of the British government, Prime Minister David Lloyd George was telling Turkey that she could keep her flag flying over the disputed territory if only she would agree to a separate peace. The key players in this watershed moment are rendered here in nuanced and detailed relief: Sharif Hussein, the Arab leader who secretly sought British support; Chaim Weizmann, Zionist hero, the folksmensch who charmed British high society; T. E. Lawrence, the legendary "super cerebral" British officer who "set the desert on fire" for the Arabs; Basil Zaharoff, the infamous arms dealer who was Britain's most important back channel to the Turks; and the other generals and prime ministers, soldiers and negotiators, who shed blood and cut deals to grab or give away the precious land. A book crucial to understanding the Middle East as it is today, The Balfour Declaration is a rich and remarkable achievement, a riveting volume about the ancient faiths and timeless treacheries that continue to drive global events. Critic Reviews: "In November 1917, the British government stated that it would 'view with favour the establishment in Palestine of a national home for the Jewish people'. It was, in retrospect, a startlingly brief statement, which received little attention at the time. Since then, Zionists have regarded it as a declaration of the Jewish right to create an independent Jewish state; for Arabs, it is viewed as an outrageous case of imperialist manipulation and betrayal. Schneer writes a fascinating and scrupulously balanced account of the events and intense maneuvers that led to the issuance of the declaration. He superbly navigates between the various conflicting interests and lobbying efforts of Zionists, Arabs, and opposing elements within the British government. There are no heroes here; one is left with the impression that the Zionists 'won' simply because they were more relentless and ruthless than their opposition, which included many non-Zionist Jews." (Booklist) Members Reviews: Excellent book Any additional comments? Teaches the history of the Arab Israeli conflict hopefully we can all live in peace one day. will leave your jaw hanging engaging, well-crafted and rigorously researched, this book is a gift to history enthusiasts. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Plots-Against-Hitler-Audiobook/B01LZDD5D6 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Plots Against Hitler Author: Danny Orbach Narrator: John Telfer Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 10-25-16 Publisher: Dreamscape Media, LLC Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: In 1933, Adolf Hitler became Chancellor of Germany. A year later, all parties but the Nazis had been outlawed, freedom of the press was but a memory, and Hitler's dominance seemed complete. Yet over the next few years, an unlikely clutch of conspirators emerged - soldiers, schoolteachers, politicians, diplomats, theologians, even a carpenter - who would try repeatedly to end the Fuhrer's genocidal reign. This dramatic and deeply researched book tells the full story of those noble, ingenious, and doomed efforts. This is history at its most suspenseful, as we witness secret midnight meetings, crises of conscience, fierce debates among old friends about whether and how to dismantle Nazism, and the various plots themselves being devised and executed. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Danny Orbach) Tue, 25 Oct 2016 19:18:08 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Plots-Against-Hitler-Audiobook/B01LZDD5D6 thebookvoice.com 13:45:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Plots Against Hitler Author: Danny Orbach Narrator: John Telfer Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 10-25-16 Publisher: Dreamscape Media, LLC Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: In 1933, Adolf Hitler became Chancellor of Germany. A year later, all parties but the Nazis had been outlawed, freedom of the press was but a memory, and Hitler's dominance seemed complete. Yet over the next few years, an unlikely clutch of conspirators emerged - soldiers, schoolteachers, politicians, diplomats, theologians, even a carpenter - who would try repeatedly to end the Fuhrer's genocidal reign. This dramatic and deeply researched book tells the full story of those noble, ingenious, and doomed efforts. This is history at its most suspenseful, as we witness secret midnight meetings, crises of conscience, fierce debates among old friends about whether and how to dismantle Nazism, and the various plots themselves being devised and executed. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Plots Against Hitler Author: Danny Orbach Narrator: John Telfer Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 10-25-16 Publisher: Dreamscape Media, LLC Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: In 1933, Adolf Hitler became Chancellor of Germany. A year later, all parties but the Nazis had been outlawed, freedom of the press was but a memory, and Hitler's dominance seemed complete. Yet over the next few years, an unlikely clutch of conspirators emerged - soldiers, schoolteachers, politicians, diplomats, theologians, even a carpenter - who would try repeatedly to end the Fuhrer's genocidal reign. This dramatic and deeply researched book tells the full story of those noble, ingenious, and doomed efforts. This is history at its most suspenseful, as we witness secret midnight meetings, crises of conscience, fierce debates among old friends about whether and how to dismantle Nazism, and the various plots themselves being devised and executed. Members Reviews: Comprehensive and Detailed Where does The Plots Against Hitler rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? Probably the best book about the various plots to kill Hitler I've come across. What other book might you compare The Plots Against Hitler to, and why? I can compare this book to those by Ian Kershaw for it's breadth of scholarship and detailed research. Which scene did you most enjoy? The story of Valkyrie is told in great detail together with it's tragic aftermath. Also the analysis of the motives of the plotters at the end of the book brings out the differences between them. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? It's too long to listen in one sitting, but each of the chapters deserves to be listened to, absorbed, and thought about. Any additional comments? Narration by John Telfer was clear and nuanced. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Sergeant-Stubby-Audiobook/B00JZPY6B0 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sergeant Stubby Subtitle: How a Stray Dog and His Best Friend Helped Win World War I and Stole the Heart of a Nation Author: Ann Bausum Narrator: Pam Ward Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 05-13-14 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Told for the first time, here is the story of a stray dog who eventually became affectionately known as Sergeant Stubby, the most famous war dog of World War I. Beloved award-winning children's author Ann Bausum brings her friendly writing style and in-depth research to her first book for adults. Stubby's story begins in 1917 when America is about to enter the war. A stray dog befriends Private J. Robert "Bob" Conroy at the Connecticut National Guard camp at Yale University, and the two become inseparable, eventually crossing an ocean and going to war together. What follows is an epic tale of how man's best friend becomes an invaluable soldier on the front lines and in the trenches, a decorated war hero, and an inspiration to a country long after the troops returned home. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Ann Bausum) Tue, 13 May 2014 18:27:44 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Sergeant-Stubby-Audiobook/B00JZPY6B0 thebookvoice.com 05:12:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sergeant Stubby Subtitle: How a Stray Dog and His Best Friend Helped Win World War I and Stole the Heart of a Nation Author: Ann Bausum Narrator: Pam Ward Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 05-13-14 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Told for the first time, here is the story of a stray dog who eventually became affectionately known as Sergeant Stubby, the most famous war dog of World War I. Beloved award-winning children's author Ann Bausum brings her friendly writing style and in-depth research to her first book for adults. Stubby's story begins in 1917 when America is about to enter the war. A stray dog befriends Private J. Robert "Bob" Conroy at the Connecticut National Guard camp at Yale University, and the two become inseparable, eventually crossing an ocean and going to war together. What follows is an epic tale of how man's best friend becomes an invaluable soldier on the front lines and in the trenches, a decorated war hero, and an inspiration to a country long after the troops returned home. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sergeant Stubby Subtitle: How a Stray Dog and His Best Friend Helped Win World War I and Stole the Heart of a Nation Author: Ann Bausum Narrator: Pam Ward Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 05-13-14 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Told for the first time, here is the story of a stray dog who eventually became affectionately known as Sergeant Stubby, the most famous war dog of World War I. Beloved award-winning children's author Ann Bausum brings her friendly writing style and in-depth research to her first book for adults. Stubby's story begins in 1917 when America is about to enter the war. A stray dog befriends Private J. Robert "Bob" Conroy at the Connecticut National Guard camp at Yale University, and the two become inseparable, eventually crossing an ocean and going to war together. What follows is an epic tale of how man's best friend becomes an invaluable soldier on the front lines and in the trenches, a decorated war hero, and an inspiration to a country long after the troops returned home. Members Reviews: Amazing historical story ruined by campy narration What disappointed you about Sergeant Stubby? The narrator was distracting, using entirely the wrong tone for the serious topic. Also, the writing was rather puerile. Multiple times the author over-sized the word "literally," and the narrator's obvious amusement over the weak-but-oft-repeated joke was infuriating. Yes, it's a story about WWI, we know that they are "literally" in the trenches. It's not funny. And with hundreds of thousands of people dead, it's not an appropriate joke either. What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting? The foreword, written by the grandson of Sgt Stubby's owner, who is himself a veteran suffering from PTSD, was probably the best part. Heart wrenching, personal, vulnerable, uplifting, and warm. That section also had a better narrator. Wish that guy had done the whole story. What didnt you like about Pam Wards performance? She used a light, jovial, almost sing-song tone, entirely inappropriate for a story about a war. She almost sounded happy, like she was telling a joke, when reciting gruesome casualty numbers. It was highly distracting and occasionally infuriating. What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment? Bitter disappointment. Any additional comments? I was really looking forward to this story. I loved the foreword. I barely made it through the main narration. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/China-Clipper-The-Age-of-the-Great-Flying-Boats-Audiobook/B00S6VOVUU Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: China Clipper: The Age of the Great Flying Boats Author: Robert Gandt Narrator: Thomas Block Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 01-14-15 Publisher: Robert Gandt Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 46 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: When the China Clipper shattered aviation records on its maiden six-day flight from California to the Orient in 1935, the flying boat became an instant celebrity. This lively history by Robert Gandt traces the development of the great flying boats as both a triumph of technology and a stirring human drama. He examines the political, military, and economic forces that drove its development and explains the aeronautical advances that made the aircraft possible. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Robert Gandt) Wed, 14 Jan 2015 16:53:57 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/China-Clipper-The-Age-of-the-Great-Flying-Boats-Audiobook/B00S6VOVUU thebookvoice.com 07:07:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: China Clipper: The Age of the Great Flying Boats Author: Robert Gandt Narrator: Thomas Block Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 01-14-15 Publisher: Robert Gandt Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 46 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: When the China Clipper shattered aviation records on its maiden six-day flight from California to the Orient in 1935, the flying boat became an instant celebrity. This lively history by Robert Gandt traces the development of the great flying boats as both a triumph of technology and a stirring human drama. He examines the political, military, and economic forces that drove its development and explains the aeronautical advances that made the aircraft possible. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: China Clipper: The Age of the Great Flying Boats Author: Robert Gandt Narrator: Thomas Block Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 01-14-15 Publisher: Robert Gandt Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 46 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: When the China Clipper shattered aviation records on its maiden six-day flight from California to the Orient in 1935, the flying boat became an instant celebrity. This lively history by Robert Gandt traces the development of the great flying boats as both a triumph of technology and a stirring human drama. He examines the political, military, and economic forces that drove its development and explains the aeronautical advances that made the aircraft possible. Members Reviews: A good read Lots of information and technology looked at and presented in a well organized format. I enjoyed listening to the back story . Overall worth a listen I love books on the history of flight, especially PanAm and the seaplane clippers. I was very excited for this book. However the narrator's voice is just too dry. It's like listening to a bad lecture in a classroom. Its especially hard to follow when the book gets into heavy facts like seaplane model numbers. Overall i enjoyed the book and learned some great things about the early days of international travel. I just feel it could have been better having been read with a bit more life. Excellent overview of commercial flying boats in history I enjoyed the book. It certainly covered the topic in earnest. Naration was ok. History was not kind to the flying boats. Great historical background Great book for the history if flying boats and great tie in with the war. Id listened to his book SkyGods about Pan Am so some was repeat. If you like flying boats .. Listen to this book terrible reading stopped part way through as we couldn't stand the appealing narration any longer. shame as the story is interesting https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Yom-Kippur-War-Audiobook/B074N31T2F Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Yom Kippur War Subtitle: The History and Legacy of the 1973 Arab-Israeli War and Its Impact on the Middle East Peace Process Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Bill Hare Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 08-10-17 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: "War is not an independent phenomenon, but the continuation of politics by different means." - Carl von Clausewitz, On War. In May 2011, President Barack Obama gave speeches about the Middle East that discussed the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, using terms like "final status issues," "1967 lines with mutually agreed swaps," and "demographic realities." Obama's speeches were strongly denounced by both the Palestinians and the Israelis, while political commentators across the world debated what Obama's speeches actually meant. Welcome to the Middle East conflict, a conflict that is technically 63 years old and counting but has its roots in over 2,000 years of history. With so much time and history, the peace process has become laden with unique, politically sensitive concepts, like the right of return, contiguous borders, secure borders, demilitarized zones, and security requirements, with players like the Quartet, Palestinian Authority, Fatah, Hamas, the Arab League, and Israel. Over time, it has become exceedingly difficult for even sophisticated political pundits and followers to keep track of it all. On October 6, 1973, Syria and Egypt caught Israel off guard during the Jewish holy holiday of Yom Kippur, surprise attacking the Sinai Peninsula and Golan Heights. Although they initially made gains, the Israelis turned the tide within a week, going on the counteroffensive, and winning the war within 3 weeks. The Yom Kippur War was the last concerted invasion of Israel by conventional Arab armies, but it underscored how entangled the West and the Soviet Union had gotten in the region. The British and French had been allied with Israel in the 1950s, including during the Suez Canal War, and the United States assisted Israel by providing weapons as early as the 1960s. As a way of counteracting Western influence, the Soviets developed ties with the Arab nations. The Yom Kippur War: The History and Legacy of the 1973 Arab-Israeli War and Its Impact on the Middle East Peace Process, looks at the last conventional war fought between the Israelis and Arabs, and the aftermath. Along with a bibliography, you will learn about the Yom Kippur War like never before. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Charles River Editors) Thu, 10 Aug 2017 13:52:32 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Yom-Kippur-War-Audiobook/B074N31T2F thebookvoice.com 01:36:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Yom Kippur War Subtitle: The History and Legacy of the 1973 Arab-Israeli War and Its Impact on the Middle East Peace Process Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Bill Hare Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 08-10-17 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: "War is not an independent phenomenon, but the continuation of politics by different means." - Carl von Clausewitz, On War. In May 2011, President Barack Obama gave speeches about the Middle East that discussed the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, using terms like "final status issues," "1967 lines with mutually agreed swaps," and "demographic realities." Obama's speeches were strongly denounced by both the Palestinians and the Israelis, while political commentators across the world debated what Obama's speeches actually meant. Welcome to the Middle East conflict, a conflict that is technically 63 years old and counting but has its roots in over 2,000 years of history. With so much time and history, the peace process has become laden with unique, politically sensitive concepts, like the right of return, contiguous borders, secure borders, demilitarized zones, and security requirements, with players like the Quartet, Palestinian Authority, Fatah, Hamas, the Arab League, and Israel. Over time, it has become exceedingly difficult for even sophisticated political pundits and followers to keep track of it all. On October 6, 1973, Syria and Egypt caught Israel off guard during the Jewish holy holiday of Yom Kippur, surprise attacking the Sinai Peninsula and Golan Heights. Although they initially made gains, the Israelis turned the tide within a week, going on the counteroffensive, and winning the war within 3 weeks. The Yom Kippur War was the last concerted invasion of Israel by conventional Arab armies, but it underscored how entangled the West and the Soviet Union had gotten in the region. The British and French had been allied with Israel in the 1950s, including during the Suez Canal War, and the United States assisted Israel by providing weapons as early as the 1960s. As a way of counteracting Western influence, the Soviets developed ties with the Arab nations. The Yom Kippur War: The History and Legacy of the 1973 Arab-Israeli War and Its Impact on the Middle East Peace Process, looks at the last conventional war fought between the Israelis and Arabs, and the aftermath. Along with a bibliography, you will learn about the Yom Kippur War like never before. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Yom Kippur War Subtitle: The History and Legacy of the 1973 Arab-Israeli War and Its Impact on the Middle East Peace Process Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Bill Hare Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 08-10-17 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: "War is not an independent phenomenon, but the continuation of politics by different means." - Carl von Clausewitz, On War. In May 2011, President Barack Obama gave speeches about the Middle East that discussed the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, using terms like "final status issues," "1967 lines with mutually agreed swaps," and "demographic realities." Obama's speeches were strongly denounced by both the Palestinians and the Israelis, while political commentators across the world debated what Obama's speeches actually meant. Welcome to the Middle East conflict, a conflict that is technically 63 years old and counting but has its roots in over 2,000 years of history. With so much time and history, the peace process has become laden with unique, politically sensitive concepts, like the right of return, contiguous borders, secure borders, demilitarized zones, and security requirements, with players like the Quartet, Palestinian Authority, Fatah, Hamas, the Arab League, and Israel. Over time, it has become exceedingly difficult for even sophisticated political pundits and followers to keep track of it all. On October 6, 1973, Syria and Egypt caught Israel off guard during the Jewish holy holiday of Yom Kippur, surprise attacking the Sinai Peninsula and Golan Heights. Although they initially made gains, the Israelis turned the tide within a week, going on the counteroffensive, and winning the war within 3 weeks. The Yom Kippur War was the last concerted invasion of Israel by conventional Arab armies, but it underscored how entangled the West and the Soviet Union had gotten in the region. The British and French had been allied with Israel in the 1950s, including during the Suez Canal War, and the United States assisted Israel by providing weapons as early as the 1960s. As a way of counteracting Western influence, the Soviets developed ties with the Arab nations. The Yom Kippur War: The History and Legacy of the 1973 Arab-Israeli War and Its Impact on the Middle East Peace Process, looks at the last conventional war fought between the Israelis and Arabs, and the aftermath. Along with a bibliography, you will learn about the Yom Kippur War like never before. Members Reviews: Great as always by Charles River Editors Little to short though for such a big story to cover. Missing also to hear about the aftermath. Overall excellent. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Oklahoma-City-Audiobook/B007V4D6QI Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Oklahoma City Subtitle: What the Investigation Missed - and Why It Still Matters Author: Andrew Gumbel, Roger G. Charles Narrator: Todd Waring Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 04-24-12 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 38 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: In the early morning of April 19, 1995, Timothy McVeigh drove into downtown Oklahoma City in a rented Ryder truck containing a deadly fertilizer bomb that he and his army buddy Terry Nichols had made the previous day. He parked in a handicapped-parking zone, hopped out of the truck, and walked away into a series of alleys and streets. Shortly after 9:00 A.M, the bomb obliterated one-third of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building, killing 168 people, including 19 infants and toddlers. McVeigh claimed he'd worked only with Nichols, and at least officially, the government believed him. But McVeigh's was just one version of events. And much of it was wrong. In Oklahoma City, veteran investigative journalists Andrew Gumbel and Roger G. Charles puncture the myth about what happened on that day - one that has persisted in the minds of the American public for nearly two decades. Working with unprecedented access to government documents, a voluminous correspondence with Terry Nichols, and more than 150 interviews with those immediately involved, Gumbel and Charles demonstrate how much was missed beyond the guilt of the two principal defendants: in particular, the dysfunction within the country's law enforcement agencies, which squandered opportunities to penetrate the radical right and prevent the bombing, and the unanswered question of who inspired the plot and who else might have been involved. To this day, the FBI heralds the Oklahoma City investigation as one of its great triumphs. In reality, though, its handling of the bombing foreshadowed many of the problems that made the country vulnerable to attack again on 9/11. Law enforcement agencies could not see past their own rivalries and underestimated the seriousness of the deadly rhetoric coming from the radical far right. In Oklahoma City, Gumbel and Charles give the fullest, most honest account to date of both the plot and the investigation, drawing a vivid portrait of the unfailingly compelling - driven, eccentric, fractious, funny, and wildly paranoid -characters involved. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Andrew Gumbel) Tue, 24 Apr 2012 23:03:33 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Oklahoma-City-Audiobook/B007V4D6QI thebookvoice.com 14:12:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Oklahoma City Subtitle: What the Investigation Missed - and Why It Still Matters Author: Andrew Gumbel, Roger G. Charles Narrator: Todd Waring Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 04-24-12 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 38 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: In the early morning of April 19, 1995, Timothy McVeigh drove into downtown Oklahoma City in a rented Ryder truck containing a deadly fertilizer bomb that he and his army buddy Terry Nichols had made the previous day. He parked in a handicapped-parking zone, hopped out of the truck, and walked away into a series of alleys and streets. Shortly after 9:00 A.M, the bomb obliterated one-third of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building, killing 168 people, including 19 infants and toddlers. McVeigh claimed he'd worked only with Nichols, and at least officially, the government believed him. But McVeigh's was just one version of events. And much of it was wrong. In Oklahoma City, veteran investigative journalists Andrew Gumbel and Roger G. Charles puncture the myth about what happened on that day - one that has persisted in the minds of the American public for nearly two decades. Working with unprecedented access to government documents, a voluminous correspondence with Terry Nichols, and more than 150 interviews with those immediately involved, Gumbel and Charles demonstrate how much was missed beyond the guilt of the two principal defendants: in particular, the dysfunction within the country's law enforcement agencies, which squandered opportunities to penetrate the radical right and prevent the bombing, and the unanswered question of who inspired the plot and who else might have been involved. To this day, the FBI heralds the Oklahoma City investigation as one of its great triumphs. In reality, though, its handling of the bombing foreshadowed many of the problems that made the country vulnerable to attack again on 9/11. Law enforcement agencies could not see past their own rivalries and underestimated the seriousness of the deadly rhetoric coming from the radical far right. In Oklahoma City, Gumbel and Charles give the fullest, most honest account to date of both the plot and the investigation, drawing a vivid portrait of the unfailingly compelling - driven, eccentric, fractious, funny, and wildly paranoid -characters involved. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Oklahoma City Subtitle: What the Investigation Missed - and Why It Still Matters Author: Andrew Gumbel, Roger G. Charles Narrator: Todd Waring Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 04-24-12 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 38 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: In the early morning of April 19, 1995, Timothy McVeigh drove into downtown Oklahoma City in a rented Ryder truck containing a deadly fertilizer bomb that he and his army buddy Terry Nichols had made the previous day. He parked in a handicapped-parking zone, hopped out of the truck, and walked away into a series of alleys and streets. Shortly after 9:00 A.M, the bomb obliterated one-third of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building, killing 168 people, including 19 infants and toddlers. McVeigh claimed he'd worked only with Nichols, and at least officially, the government believed him. But McVeigh's was just one version of events. And much of it was wrong. In Oklahoma City, veteran investigative journalists Andrew Gumbel and Roger G. Charles puncture the myth about what happened on that day - one that has persisted in the minds of the American public for nearly two decades. Working with unprecedented access to government documents, a voluminous correspondence with Terry Nichols, and more than 150 interviews with those immediately involved, Gumbel and Charles demonstrate how much was missed beyond the guilt of the two principal defendants: in particular, the dysfunction within the country's law enforcement agencies, which squandered opportunities to penetrate the radical right and prevent the bombing, and the unanswered question of who inspired the plot and who else might have been involved. To this day, the FBI heralds the Oklahoma City investigation as one of its great triumphs. In reality, though, its handling of the bombing foreshadowed many of the problems that made the country vulnerable to attack again on 9/11. Law enforcement agencies could not see past their own rivalries and underestimated the seriousness of the deadly rhetoric coming from the radical far right. In Oklahoma City, Gumbel and Charles give the fullest, most honest account to date of both the plot and the investigation, drawing a vivid portrait of the unfailingly compelling - driven, eccentric, fractious, funny, and wildly paranoid -characters involved. Members Reviews: A Catalog In Oklahoma City: What the Investigation Missed and Why It Still Matters Andrew Gumbel and Roger G. Charles detail what might well have gone wrong in the investigation and prosecution of that crime. Much has been written about the 1995 explosion and this volume certainly raises many questions about the investigation. The book is a valuable addition to this genre, but I would have liked for Gumbel and Charles to have included a clear summary chapter. I would have like for them to speculate or suggest why the investigation was carried out in this way? Tell us what has been learned about how these crimes are investigated? Comment on the limits of law enforcement to cover all leads. Is it even good to prosecute everyone involved? The book catalogs the issues associated with Oklahoma City, but a current perspective on what happened would have added a lot to the narrative. For those interested in Oklahoma City in general and the mindset of individuals involved in such crimes, readers might turn to (a friend of mine) Stuart A. Wright and his book Patriots, Politics, and the Oklahoma City Bombing (Oxford University Press). Dr. Wright has an impressive list of academic books on this and other occurrences such as Waco which readers might find interesting as well. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Birth-of-the-Royal-Air-Force-in-World-War-I-Audiobook/B076VVJYYN Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Birth of the Royal Air Force in World War I Subtitle: The History and Legacy of British Air Power During the Great War Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Colin Fluxman Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 10-30-17 Publisher: Charles River Editors Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: One of the most important breakthroughs in military technology associated with World War I, and certainly the one that continues to capture the public imagination, was the use of airplanes, which were a virtual novelty a decade before. While the war quickly ground to a halt in its first few months, the skies above the Western Front became increasingly busy. The great powers had already been acquiring aircraft for potential uses, but given that aerial warfare had never been a major component of any conflict, it's understandable that few on either side had any idea what the planes were capable of doing. Furthermore, at the start of the war, all sides' aircraft were ill-equipped for combat mostly because the idea that planes might somehow fight was still a novel one, and the adaptations had not yet been developed that would allow the aerial battles later in the war. As a result, aircraft were used almost entirely for reconnaissance early on, allowing generals to gain unprecedented levels of information about enemy movements. Some armies, such as the French, saw air intelligence as a strategic matter, with aircraft capable mainly of identifying enemy forces before battle and contributing to advanced preparations. The Germans, on the other hand, believed that aircraft could provide tactical information once battle had commenced. Pilots such as Oswald Boelcke, Germany's first great aerial officer, would fly over enemy positions in two-seat aircraft with a spotter in the back, identifying Allied positions and using colored lights to direct the fire of artillery on the ground. Of course, spotting took on great importance because of the growing range and power of artillery. Much of the fire from the great guns was aimed indirectly since the gunners could not see their targets and thus relied on intelligence from others to direct them. Maps of enemy-held territory were often woefully inadequate to start with, and with the need to know where moving enemy formations were positioned, the business gained an added complexity, but aircraft could cut through this by providing up-to-date intelligence on enemy positions and sending it back to the gun batteries which were lobbing shells over their own front lines. The Royal Air Force (RAF), Britain's legendary air arm, was born in the skies above the First World War. The British had previously used balloons for spotting and reconnaissance for decades, and in the years leading up to the war, planes started seeing military use. They mostly provided reconnaissance, though experiments were made in using them offensively. That changed during World War I, as the skies above the Western Front became the crucible in which the preceding fragments of aerial warfare were smelted in the white hot heat of war. The Birth of the Royal Air Force in World War I during the Great War examines the creation and evolution of the RAF over the course of World War I. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Charles River Editors) Mon, 30 Oct 2017 18:43:32 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Birth-of-the-Royal-Air-Force-in-World-War-I-Audiobook/B076VVJYYN thebookvoice.com 01:28:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Birth of the Royal Air Force in World War I Subtitle: The History and Legacy of British Air Power During the Great War Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Colin Fluxman Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 10-30-17 Publisher: Charles River Editors Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: One of the most important breakthroughs in military technology associated with World War I, and certainly the one that continues to capture the public imagination, was the use of airplanes, which were a virtual novelty a decade before. While the war quickly ground to a halt in its first few months, the skies above the Western Front became increasingly busy. The great powers had already been acquiring aircraft for potential uses, but given that aerial warfare had never been a major component of any conflict, it's understandable that few on either side had any idea what the planes were capable of doing. Furthermore, at the start of the war, all sides' aircraft were ill-equipped for combat mostly because the idea that planes might somehow fight was still a novel one, and the adaptations had not yet been developed that would allow the aerial battles later in the war. As a result, aircraft were used almost entirely for reconnaissance early on, allowing generals to gain unprecedented levels of information about enemy movements. Some armies, such as the French, saw air intelligence as a strategic matter, with aircraft capable mainly of identifying enemy forces before battle and contributing to advanced preparations. The Germans, on the other hand, believed that aircraft could provide tactical information once battle had commenced. Pilots such as Oswald Boelcke, Germany's first great aerial officer, would fly over enemy positions in two-seat aircraft with a spotter in the back, identifying Allied positions and using colored lights to direct the fire of artillery on the ground. Of course, spotting took on great importance because of the growing range and power of artillery. Much of the fire from the great guns was aimed indirectly since the gunners could not see their targets and thus relied on intelligence from others to direct them. Maps of enemy-held territory were often woefully inadequate to start with, and with the need to know where moving enemy formations were positioned, the business gained an added complexity, but aircraft could cut through this by providing up-to-date intelligence on enemy positions and sending it back to the gun batteries which were lobbing shells over their own front lines. The Royal Air Force (RAF), Britain's legendary air arm, was born in the skies above the First World War. The British had previously used balloons for spotting and reconnaissance for decades, and in the years leading up to the war, planes started seeing military use. They mostly provided reconnaissance, though experiments were made in using them offensively. That changed during World War I, as the skies above the Western Front became the crucible in which the preceding fragments of aerial warfare were smelted in the white hot heat of war. The Birth of the Royal Air Force in World War I during the Great War examines the creation and evolution of the RAF over the course of World War I. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Birth of the Royal Air Force in World War I Subtitle: The History and Legacy of British Air Power During the Great War Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Colin Fluxman Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 10-30-17 Publisher: Charles River Editors Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: One of the most important breakthroughs in military technology associated with World War I, and certainly the one that continues to capture the public imagination, was the use of airplanes, which were a virtual novelty a decade before. While the war quickly ground to a halt in its first few months, the skies above the Western Front became increasingly busy. The great powers had already been acquiring aircraft for potential uses, but given that aerial warfare had never been a major component of any conflict, it's understandable that few on either side had any idea what the planes were capable of doing. Furthermore, at the start of the war, all sides' aircraft were ill-equipped for combat mostly because the idea that planes might somehow fight was still a novel one, and the adaptations had not yet been developed that would allow the aerial battles later in the war. As a result, aircraft were used almost entirely for reconnaissance early on, allowing generals to gain unprecedented levels of information about enemy movements. Some armies, such as the French, saw air intelligence as a strategic matter, with aircraft capable mainly of identifying enemy forces before battle and contributing to advanced preparations. The Germans, on the other hand, believed that aircraft could provide tactical information once battle had commenced. Pilots such as Oswald Boelcke, Germany's first great aerial officer, would fly over enemy positions in two-seat aircraft with a spotter in the back, identifying Allied positions and using colored lights to direct the fire of artillery on the ground. Of course, spotting took on great importance because of the growing range and power of artillery. Much of the fire from the great guns was aimed indirectly since the gunners could not see their targets and thus relied on intelligence from others to direct them. Maps of enemy-held territory were often woefully inadequate to start with, and with the need to know where moving enemy formations were positioned, the business gained an added complexity, but aircraft could cut through this by providing up-to-date intelligence on enemy positions and sending it back to the gun batteries which were lobbing shells over their own front lines. The Royal Air Force (RAF), Britain's legendary air arm, was born in the skies above the First World War. The British had previously used balloons for spotting and reconnaissance for decades, and in the years leading up to the war, planes started seeing military use. They mostly provided reconnaissance, though experiments were made in using them offensively. That changed during World War I, as the skies above the Western Front became the crucible in which the preceding fragments of aerial warfare were smelted in the white hot heat of war. The Birth of the Royal Air Force in World War I during the Great War examines the creation and evolution of the RAF over the course of World War I. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Never-Give-In-Audiobook/B002V0K41C Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Never Give In! Subtitle: Winston Churchill's Greatest Speeches Author: Winston Churchill Narrator: Winston Churchill Format: Abridged Length: 2 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 09-13-06 Publisher: BBC Worldwide Limited Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 128 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Sir Winston Churchill's greatest speeches digitally remastered, selected, and introduced by his grandson Winston S. Churchill. Winston Churchill steered Britain through its darkest hours during World War II. He was one of the 20th century's greatest orators, and the speeches that he painstakingly composed, rehearsed, and delivered inspired courage in an entire nation. Churchill's output was prolific; his complete speeches alone contain over five million words. On this special recording, the best and most important of those have been brought together in this historic volume. Using digitally remastered archive recordings, they include: "Blood, toil, tears and sweat", "The Few", "This was their finest hour", "We can take it!", "An Iron Curtain has descended", "Never give in!", "A total and unmitigated defeat", and "Give us the tools". Winston Churchill oversaw some of the most important events the world has ever seen and was the most eloquent and expressive statesman of his age. These speeches help reveal the man behind the defiant orator and demonstrate why, in a national poll, Sir Winston Churchill was voted "Greatest Briton of All Time". biacuaduc@gmail.com (Winston Churchill) Wed, 13 Sep 2006 00:31:12 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Never-Give-In-Audiobook/B002V0K41C thebookvoice.com 02:35:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Never Give In! Subtitle: Winston Churchill's Greatest Speeches Author: Winston Churchill Narrator: Winston Churchill Format: Abridged Length: 2 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 09-13-06 Publisher: BBC Worldwide Limited Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 128 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Sir Winston Churchill's greatest speeches digitally remastered, selected, and introduced by his grandson Winston S. Churchill. Winston Churchill steered Britain through its darkest hours during World War II. He was one of the 20th century's greatest orators, and the speeches that he painstakingly composed, rehearsed, and delivered inspired courage in an entire nation. Churchill's output was prolific; his complete speeches alone contain over five million words. On this special recording, the best and most important of those have been brought together in this historic volume. Using digitally remastered archive recordings, they include: "Blood, toil, tears and sweat", "The Few", "This was their finest hour", "We can take it!", "An Iron Curtain has descended", "Never give in!", "A total and unmitigated defeat", and "Give us the tools". Winston Churchill oversaw some of the most important events the world has ever seen and was the most eloquent and expressive statesman of his age. These speeches help reveal the man behind the defiant orator and demonstrate why, in a national poll, Sir Winston Churchill was voted "Greatest Briton of All Time". Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Never Give In! Subtitle: Winston Churchill's Greatest Speeches Author: Winston Churchill Narrator: Winston Churchill Format: Abridged Length: 2 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 09-13-06 Publisher: BBC Worldwide Limited Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 128 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Sir Winston Churchill's greatest speeches digitally remastered, selected, and introduced by his grandson Winston S. Churchill. Winston Churchill steered Britain through its darkest hours during World War II. He was one of the 20th century's greatest orators, and the speeches that he painstakingly composed, rehearsed, and delivered inspired courage in an entire nation. Churchill's output was prolific; his complete speeches alone contain over five million words. On this special recording, the best and most important of those have been brought together in this historic volume. Using digitally remastered archive recordings, they include: "Blood, toil, tears and sweat", "The Few", "This was their finest hour", "We can take it!", "An Iron Curtain has descended", "Never give in!", "A total and unmitigated defeat", and "Give us the tools". Winston Churchill oversaw some of the most important events the world has ever seen and was the most eloquent and expressive statesman of his age. These speeches help reveal the man behind the defiant orator and demonstrate why, in a national poll, Sir Winston Churchill was voted "Greatest Briton of All Time". Members Reviews: Highly Recommended Many thanks for making these speeches available, both the original broadcasts and the few not recorded at the time. I thought the St George and the Dragon speech especially hit the right balance of subtle mockery without overpowering the overall upright and serious tone. Listen for yourself and discover why president JFK and so many others value Sir Winston Churchill so much. A pity we have so few remaining schools and institutions still capable of producing such sense and character society will always and desperately need. IN HIS OWN VOICE Those powerful quotes that every WWII history buff has learned to love and cherish are all here in the recording of the actual speech. The context of when and where the speech was delivered is given by his grandson. If you love Churchill you'll love this audio. Motivational Inspiring speeches by Churchill, some in their original audio with very good quality. A background and context of these famous speeches is given so you can appreciate how valuable Churchill's communication a motivational skills were at the time. Many of his best are here. Would you listen to Never Give In! again? Why? I might. His speeches were excellent. What other book might you compare Never Give In! to and why? A book of FDR's speeches. This one was shorter, but made the same point. Which character as performed by Sir Winston Churchill was your favorite? Churchill himself being he was the only character to be found. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Yes it was. Uplifting and motivating A rapid history of the second world war through the perspective of Churchill's amazing positive mental attitude and incredible oration as he harnessed the power of the day's most powerful medium - the radio - to lead and motivate a nation. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Erratic-North-Audiobook/B00H2UA1SW Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Erratic North Subtitle: A Vietnam Draft Resister's Life in the Canadian Bush Author: Mark Frutkin Narrator: Anthony Haden Salerno Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 12-05-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: In geology an erratic is a "boulder or rock formation transported some distance from its original source, as by a glacier." In award-winning novelist Mark Frutkin's case, his movement from his native Cleveland. Ohio, was instigated by his wish to protest and resist the U.S. military draft during the Vietnam War, and his destination was Canada. An estimated 50,000 to 100,000 American Vietnam War draft resisters sought sanctuary in Canada. Many of these men stayed, became Canadian citizens, and have made significant contributions to the country, including writers such as William Gibson, George Fetherling, Keith Maillard, and Jay Scott; musicians Jesse Winchester and Jim Byrnes; children's performer Eric Nagler; and radio personality Andy Barrie. Although this first nonfiction work by Mark Frutkin looks back at the circumstances and culture of the late 1960s and early 1970s that prompted the author to relocate to Canada, Erratic North is about many other things. It's also a lyrical meditation about "returning to nature" in the bush country of Quebec and an account of the crucible that forged one writer. Tying everything together, though, is the overarching theme of the book: A contemplation of humanity's embrace of war and violence and the countervailing impulse to resist that embrace, specifically as seen in the experience of Frutkin himself; his grandfather Simon, who escaped Tsarist Russia and its military in the 1890s; and Louis Drouin, the Quebec farmer Frutkin bought his original farm from and who resisted conscription in World War II. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Mark Frutkin) Thu, 05 Dec 2013 09:59:18 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Erratic-North-Audiobook/B00H2UA1SW thebookvoice.com 08:07:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Erratic North Subtitle: A Vietnam Draft Resister's Life in the Canadian Bush Author: Mark Frutkin Narrator: Anthony Haden Salerno Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 12-05-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: In geology an erratic is a "boulder or rock formation transported some distance from its original source, as by a glacier." In award-winning novelist Mark Frutkin's case, his movement from his native Cleveland. Ohio, was instigated by his wish to protest and resist the U.S. military draft during the Vietnam War, and his destination was Canada. An estimated 50,000 to 100,000 American Vietnam War draft resisters sought sanctuary in Canada. Many of these men stayed, became Canadian citizens, and have made significant contributions to the country, including writers such as William Gibson, George Fetherling, Keith Maillard, and Jay Scott; musicians Jesse Winchester and Jim Byrnes; children's performer Eric Nagler; and radio personality Andy Barrie. Although this first nonfiction work by Mark Frutkin looks back at the circumstances and culture of the late 1960s and early 1970s that prompted the author to relocate to Canada, Erratic North is about many other things. It's also a lyrical meditation about "returning to nature" in the bush country of Quebec and an account of the crucible that forged one writer. Tying everything together, though, is the overarching theme of the book: A contemplation of humanity's embrace of war and violence and the countervailing impulse to resist that embrace, specifically as seen in the experience of Frutkin himself; his grandfather Simon, who escaped Tsarist Russia and its military in the 1890s; and Louis Drouin, the Quebec farmer Frutkin bought his original farm from and who resisted conscription in World War II. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Erratic North Subtitle: A Vietnam Draft Resister's Life in the Canadian Bush Author: Mark Frutkin Narrator: Anthony Haden Salerno Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 12-05-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: In geology an erratic is a "boulder or rock formation transported some distance from its original source, as by a glacier." In award-winning novelist Mark Frutkin's case, his movement from his native Cleveland. Ohio, was instigated by his wish to protest and resist the U.S. military draft during the Vietnam War, and his destination was Canada. An estimated 50,000 to 100,000 American Vietnam War draft resisters sought sanctuary in Canada. Many of these men stayed, became Canadian citizens, and have made significant contributions to the country, including writers such as William Gibson, George Fetherling, Keith Maillard, and Jay Scott; musicians Jesse Winchester and Jim Byrnes; children's performer Eric Nagler; and radio personality Andy Barrie. Although this first nonfiction work by Mark Frutkin looks back at the circumstances and culture of the late 1960s and early 1970s that prompted the author to relocate to Canada, Erratic North is about many other things. It's also a lyrical meditation about "returning to nature" in the bush country of Quebec and an account of the crucible that forged one writer. Tying everything together, though, is the overarching theme of the book: A contemplation of humanity's embrace of war and violence and the countervailing impulse to resist that embrace, specifically as seen in the experience of Frutkin himself; his grandfather Simon, who escaped Tsarist Russia and its military in the 1890s; and Louis Drouin, the Quebec farmer Frutkin bought his original farm from and who resisted conscription in World War II. Members Reviews: Enjoyable This is not a straightforward account of why the author choose to evade the draft and go to Canada; rather it is interesting weaving of stories exploring connections of Fruthkin's own decision and one his grandfather made decades before. There's also the same compare/contrast with his gruff farming neighbor in rural Quebec. The "back to land" movement is analyzed throughout, along with the sociological aspects of being a new resident in a multicultural rural area. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Paris-in-the-Fifties-Audiobook/B007EHIX4M Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Paris in the Fifties Author: Stanley Karnow Narrator: Christopher Hurt Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 39 mins Language: English Release date: 02-28-12 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: In June 1947, fresh out of college and long before he would win the Pulitzer Prize and become known as one of Americas finest historians, Stanley Karnow boarded a freighter bound for France, planning to stay for the summer. He stayed for ten years, first as a student and later as a correspondent for Time magazine. By the time he left, Karnow knew Paris so intimately that his French colleagues dubbed him le plus Parisien des Américains - the most Parisian American. Now, Karnow returns to the France of his youth, perceptively and wittily illuminating a time and place like no other. Karnow came to France at a time when the French were striving to return to the life they had enjoyed before the devastation of World War II. Yet even during food shortages, political upheavals, and the struggle to come to terms with a world in which France was no longer the mighty power it had been, Paris remained a city of style, passion, and romance. Paris in the Fifties transports us to Latin Quarter cafés and basement jazz clubs, unheated apartments and glorious ballrooms. We meet such prominent political figures as Charles de Gaulle and Pierre Mendès France, as well as Communist hacks and the demagogic tax rebel Pierre Poujade. We get to know illustrious intellectuals - such as Jean-Paul Sartre, Simone de Beauvoir, Albert Camus, and André Malraux - and visit the glittering salons where aristocrats mingled with novelists, poets, critics, artists, composers, playwrights, and actors. Karnow takes us to marathon murder trials, accompanies a group of tipsy wine connoisseurs on a tour of the Beaujolais vineyards, and recalls the famous automobile race at Le Mans when a catastrophic accident killed 83 spectators. Back in Paris, Karnow hung out with visiting celebrities like Ernest Hemingway, Orson Welles, and Audrey Hepburn, and we meet them too. A veteran reporter and historian, Karnow has written a vivid, delightful history of a charmed decade in the greatest city in the world. Critic Reviews: An absolute treasure.It should be read slowly and savored. (Doris Kearns Goodwin, Pulitzer Prize-winning author) Paris in the Fifties has a certain allure that makes it well worth dipping into, if only to select the bits and snippets that entertain or bring back memories. (New York Times Book Review) I cant think of a better way to transcend the immutable passage of time. The reporting is current, rich, and, strangely enough, appropriate for our timesReaders will be entranced. (Washington Post) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Stanley Karnow) Tue, 28 Feb 2012 09:59:55 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Paris-in-the-Fifties-Audiobook/B007EHIX4M thebookvoice.com 11:39:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Paris in the Fifties Author: Stanley Karnow Narrator: Christopher Hurt Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 39 mins Language: English Release date: 02-28-12 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: In June 1947, fresh out of college and long before he would win the Pulitzer Prize and become known as one of Americas finest historians, Stanley Karnow boarded a freighter bound for France, planning to stay for the summer. He stayed for ten years, first as a student and later as a correspondent for Time magazine. By the time he left, Karnow knew Paris so intimately that his French colleagues dubbed him le plus Parisien des Américains - the most Parisian American. Now, Karnow returns to the France of his youth, perceptively and wittily illuminating a time and place like no other. Karnow came to France at a time when the French were striving to return to the life they had enjoyed before the devastation of World War II. Yet even during food shortages, political upheavals, and the struggle to come to terms with a world in which France was no longer the mighty power it had been, Paris remained a city of style, passion, and romance. Paris in the Fifties transports us to Latin Quarter cafés and basement jazz clubs, unheated apartments and glorious ballrooms. We meet such prominent political figures as Charles de Gaulle and Pierre Mendès France, as well as Communist hacks and the demagogic tax rebel Pierre Poujade. We get to know illustrious intellectuals - such as Jean-Paul Sartre, Simone de Beauvoir, Albert Camus, and André Malraux - and visit the glittering salons where aristocrats mingled with novelists, poets, critics, artists, composers, playwrights, and actors. Karnow takes us to marathon murder trials, accompanies a group of tipsy wine connoisseurs on a tour of the Beaujolais vineyards, and recalls the famous automobile race at Le Mans when a catastrophic accident killed 83 spectators. Back in Paris, Karnow hung out with visiting celebrities like Ernest Hemingway, Orson Welles, and Audrey Hepburn, and we meet them too. A veteran reporter and historian, Karnow has written a vivid, delightful history of a charmed decade in the greatest city in the world. Critic Reviews: An absolute treasure.It should be read slowly and savored. (Doris Kearns Goodwin, Pulitzer Prize-winning author) Paris in the Fifties has a certain allure that makes it well worth dipping into, if only to select the bits and snippets that entertain or bring back memories. (New York Times Book Review) I cant think of a better way to transcend the immutable passage of time. The reporting is current, rich, and, strangely enough, appropriate for our timesReaders will be entranced. (Washington Post) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Paris in the Fifties Author: Stanley Karnow Narrator: Christopher Hurt Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 39 mins Language: English Release date: 02-28-12 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: In June 1947, fresh out of college and long before he would win the Pulitzer Prize and become known as one of Americas finest historians, Stanley Karnow boarded a freighter bound for France, planning to stay for the summer. He stayed for ten years, first as a student and later as a correspondent for Time magazine. By the time he left, Karnow knew Paris so intimately that his French colleagues dubbed him le plus Parisien des Américains - the most Parisian American. Now, Karnow returns to the France of his youth, perceptively and wittily illuminating a time and place like no other. Karnow came to France at a time when the French were striving to return to the life they had enjoyed before the devastation of World War II. Yet even during food shortages, political upheavals, and the struggle to come to terms with a world in which France was no longer the mighty power it had been, Paris remained a city of style, passion, and romance. Paris in the Fifties transports us to Latin Quarter cafés and basement jazz clubs, unheated apartments and glorious ballrooms. We meet such prominent political figures as Charles de Gaulle and Pierre Mendès France, as well as Communist hacks and the demagogic tax rebel Pierre Poujade. We get to know illustrious intellectuals - such as Jean-Paul Sartre, Simone de Beauvoir, Albert Camus, and André Malraux - and visit the glittering salons where aristocrats mingled with novelists, poets, critics, artists, composers, playwrights, and actors. Karnow takes us to marathon murder trials, accompanies a group of tipsy wine connoisseurs on a tour of the Beaujolais vineyards, and recalls the famous automobile race at Le Mans when a catastrophic accident killed 83 spectators. Back in Paris, Karnow hung out with visiting celebrities like Ernest Hemingway, Orson Welles, and Audrey Hepburn, and we meet them too. A veteran reporter and historian, Karnow has written a vivid, delightful history of a charmed decade in the greatest city in the world. Critic Reviews: An absolute treasure.It should be read slowly and savored. (Doris Kearns Goodwin, Pulitzer Prize-winning author) Paris in the Fifties has a certain allure that makes it well worth dipping into, if only to select the bits and snippets that entertain or bring back memories. (New York Times Book Review) I cant think of a better way to transcend the immutable passage of time. The reporting is current, rich, and, strangely enough, appropriate for our timesReaders will be entranced. (Washington Post) Members Reviews: A Good Memoir A reporter for Time magazine in the 1950's, Stanley Karnow witnessed the changes in French society as the country struggled to recover from the devastation of World War II and the maintenance of its colonial empire (eventually leaving Indochina and North Africa). Internally France coped with strikes, alienated youth, and the ineffectiveness of the Fourth Republic governments. The rest is there as well--the cafe culture, the love of wine, haute couture, the structured class system . . . Karnow tells us what he observed and experienced. As a foreign journalist, he observed everything and writes with a journalist's eye for detail. Married (and divorced) to a French woman, he also gives us insight into French family life and traditions. If you ever wanted to know what French life in the 1950's was like--told in form of a memoir--then this is the book for you. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Radium-Girls-Audiobook/B01M15QJ5D Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Radium Girls Subtitle: They Paid with Their Lives. Their Final Fight Was for Justice. Author: Kate Moore Narrator: Kate Moore Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 10-06-16 Publisher: Simon & Schuster UK Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Ordinary women in 1920s America. All they wanted was the chance to shine. Be careful what you wish for. "The first thing we asked was, 'Does this stuff hurt you?' And they said, 'No.' The company said that it wasn't dangerous, that we didn't need to be afraid." In 1917, as a war raged across the world, young American women flocked to work, painting watches, clocks, and military dials with a special luminous substance made from radium. It was a fun job, lucrative and glamorous - the girls themselves shone brightly in the dark, covered head to toe in the dust from the paint. They were the radium girls. As the years passed, the women began to suffer from mysterious and crippling illnesses. The very thing that had made them feel alive - their work - was in fact slowly killing them: They had been poisoned by the radium paint. Yet their employers denied all responsibility. And so, in the face of unimaginable suffering - in the face of death - these courageous women refused to accept their fate quietly and instead became determined to fight for justice. Drawing on previously unpublished sources - including diaries, letters, and court transcripts as well as original interviews with the women's relatives - The Radium Girls is an intimate narrative account of an unforgettable true story. It is the powerful tale of a group of ordinary women from the Roaring Twenties who themselves learned how to roar. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Kate Moore) Thu, 06 Oct 2016 23:41:55 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Radium-Girls-Audiobook/B01M15QJ5D thebookvoice.com 15:37:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Radium Girls Subtitle: They Paid with Their Lives. Their Final Fight Was for Justice. Author: Kate Moore Narrator: Kate Moore Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 10-06-16 Publisher: Simon & Schuster UK Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Ordinary women in 1920s America. All they wanted was the chance to shine. Be careful what you wish for. "The first thing we asked was, 'Does this stuff hurt you?' And they said, 'No.' The company said that it wasn't dangerous, that we didn't need to be afraid." In 1917, as a war raged across the world, young American women flocked to work, painting watches, clocks, and military dials with a special luminous substance made from radium. It was a fun job, lucrative and glamorous - the girls themselves shone brightly in the dark, covered head to toe in the dust from the paint. They were the radium girls. As the years passed, the women began to suffer from mysterious and crippling illnesses. The very thing that had made them feel alive - their work - was in fact slowly killing them: They had been poisoned by the radium paint. Yet their employers denied all responsibility. And so, in the face of unimaginable suffering - in the face of death - these courageous women refused to accept their fate quietly and instead became determined to fight for justice. Drawing on previously unpublished sources - including diaries, letters, and court transcripts as well as original interviews with the women's relatives - The Radium Girls is an intimate narrative account of an unforgettable true story. It is the powerful tale of a group of ordinary women from the Roaring Twenties who themselves learned how to roar. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Radium Girls Subtitle: They Paid with Their Lives. Their Final Fight Was for Justice. Author: Kate Moore Narrator: Kate Moore Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 10-06-16 Publisher: Simon & Schuster UK Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Ordinary women in 1920s America. All they wanted was the chance to shine. Be careful what you wish for. "The first thing we asked was, 'Does this stuff hurt you?' And they said, 'No.' The company said that it wasn't dangerous, that we didn't need to be afraid." In 1917, as a war raged across the world, young American women flocked to work, painting watches, clocks, and military dials with a special luminous substance made from radium. It was a fun job, lucrative and glamorous - the girls themselves shone brightly in the dark, covered head to toe in the dust from the paint. They were the radium girls. As the years passed, the women began to suffer from mysterious and crippling illnesses. The very thing that had made them feel alive - their work - was in fact slowly killing them: They had been poisoned by the radium paint. Yet their employers denied all responsibility. And so, in the face of unimaginable suffering - in the face of death - these courageous women refused to accept their fate quietly and instead became determined to fight for justice. Drawing on previously unpublished sources - including diaries, letters, and court transcripts as well as original interviews with the women's relatives - The Radium Girls is an intimate narrative account of an unforgettable true story. It is the powerful tale of a group of ordinary women from the Roaring Twenties who themselves learned how to roar. Members Reviews: While this is a story that needed to be told it needed to be told in half the time. One problem is that the author follows too many characters who she tries to flesh out. Therein lies the second problem. While I love narrative nonfiction, with this book I think she used too many fictional techniques in trying to bring the characters to life. I thought over and over that there was no way the author could know X. Shes in a persons head describing thoughts and feelings she couldnt know. Shes in a closed room, describing actions nobody saw. For example (this isnt direct from the book, but it is representative of a scene in the book): Dr so-and-so stood in his empty office. He was grumbling as he dug through his messy desk drawer looking for an X-ray. Once again, he wished he were more organized and felt like a failure in the organization department. He ran his hand through his black hair, slicked back with hair pomade, scowled at the greas on the palm of his hand, wiped it off on his brown tie, and said, Now where did I put that x-ray? and continued to dig. While I understand the author used original source material, examples like the above run rampant throughout the book. Are we to believe that material exists from the 1920s where we know what the doctor, alone in his office, was doing, thinking, feeling, wearing? I think not. She does this with about every single character--and like I said, there are a ton of people in the book. Also, many repetitive gruesome descriptions of what happened to the girls. Had I been reading, I would have skimmed. Just a ton of repetition in general. The author (English) narrates her own book and did a very nice job. Its usually a disaster when novelists read their own fiction, but it seems nonfiction writers are much better at reading their memoir or nonfiction. WOW! An amazing story about such incredible women. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Fantastic-Laboratory-of-Dr-Weigl-Audiobook/B00M4DM6IA Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Fantastic Laboratory of Dr. Weigl Subtitle: How Two Brave Scientists Battled Typhus and Sabotaged the Nazis Author: Arthur Allen Narrator: Dennis Holland Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 07-28-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 36 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: From a laboratory in wartime Poland comes a fascinating story of anti-Nazi resistance and scientific ingenuity. Few diseases are more gruesome than typhus. Transmitted by body lice, it afflicts the dispossessed - refugees, soldiers, and ghettoized peoples - causing hallucinations, terrible headaches, boiling fever, and often death. The disease plagued the German army on the Eastern Front and left the Reich desperate for a vaccine. For this they turned to the brilliant and eccentric Polish zoologist Rudolf Weigl. In the 1920s, Weigl had created the first typhus vaccine using a method as bold as it was dangerous for its use of living human subjects. The astonishing success of Weigl's techniques attracted the attention and admiration of the world - giving him cover during the Nazi's violent occupation of Lviv. His lab soon flourished as a hotbed of resistance. Weigl hired otherwise doomed mathematicians, writers, doctors, and other thinkers, protecting them from atrocity. The team engaged in a sabotage campaign by sending illegal doses of the vaccine into the Polish ghettos while shipping gallons of the weakened serum to the Wehrmacht. Among the scientists saved by Weigl, who was a Christian, was a gifted Jewish immunologist named Ludwik Fleck. Condemned to Buchenwald and pressured to re-create the typhus vaccine under the direction of a sadistic Nazi doctor, Erwin Ding-Schuler, Fleck had to make an awful choice between his scientific ideals or the truth of his conscience. In risking his life to carry out a dramatic subterfuge to vaccinate the camps most endangered prisoners, Fleck performed an act of great heroism. Drawing on extensive research and interviews with survivors, Arthur Allen tells the harrowing story of two brave scientists - a Christian and a Jew - who put their expertise to the best possible use, at the highest personal danger. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Arthur Allen) Mon, 28 Jul 2014 21:44:47 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Fantastic-Laboratory-of-Dr-Weigl-Audiobook/B00M4DM6IA thebookvoice.com 10:27:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Fantastic Laboratory of Dr. Weigl Subtitle: How Two Brave Scientists Battled Typhus and Sabotaged the Nazis Author: Arthur Allen Narrator: Dennis Holland Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 07-28-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 36 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: From a laboratory in wartime Poland comes a fascinating story of anti-Nazi resistance and scientific ingenuity. Few diseases are more gruesome than typhus. Transmitted by body lice, it afflicts the dispossessed - refugees, soldiers, and ghettoized peoples - causing hallucinations, terrible headaches, boiling fever, and often death. The disease plagued the German army on the Eastern Front and left the Reich desperate for a vaccine. For this they turned to the brilliant and eccentric Polish zoologist Rudolf Weigl. In the 1920s, Weigl had created the first typhus vaccine using a method as bold as it was dangerous for its use of living human subjects. The astonishing success of Weigl's techniques attracted the attention and admiration of the world - giving him cover during the Nazi's violent occupation of Lviv. His lab soon flourished as a hotbed of resistance. Weigl hired otherwise doomed mathematicians, writers, doctors, and other thinkers, protecting them from atrocity. The team engaged in a sabotage campaign by sending illegal doses of the vaccine into the Polish ghettos while shipping gallons of the weakened serum to the Wehrmacht. Among the scientists saved by Weigl, who was a Christian, was a gifted Jewish immunologist named Ludwik Fleck. Condemned to Buchenwald and pressured to re-create the typhus vaccine under the direction of a sadistic Nazi doctor, Erwin Ding-Schuler, Fleck had to make an awful choice between his scientific ideals or the truth of his conscience. In risking his life to carry out a dramatic subterfuge to vaccinate the camps most endangered prisoners, Fleck performed an act of great heroism. Drawing on extensive research and interviews with survivors, Arthur Allen tells the harrowing story of two brave scientists - a Christian and a Jew - who put their expertise to the best possible use, at the highest personal danger. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Fantastic Laboratory of Dr. Weigl Subtitle: How Two Brave Scientists Battled Typhus and Sabotaged the Nazis Author: Arthur Allen Narrator: Dennis Holland Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 07-28-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 36 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: From a laboratory in wartime Poland comes a fascinating story of anti-Nazi resistance and scientific ingenuity. Few diseases are more gruesome than typhus. Transmitted by body lice, it afflicts the dispossessed - refugees, soldiers, and ghettoized peoples - causing hallucinations, terrible headaches, boiling fever, and often death. The disease plagued the German army on the Eastern Front and left the Reich desperate for a vaccine. For this they turned to the brilliant and eccentric Polish zoologist Rudolf Weigl. In the 1920s, Weigl had created the first typhus vaccine using a method as bold as it was dangerous for its use of living human subjects. The astonishing success of Weigl's techniques attracted the attention and admiration of the world - giving him cover during the Nazi's violent occupation of Lviv. His lab soon flourished as a hotbed of resistance. Weigl hired otherwise doomed mathematicians, writers, doctors, and other thinkers, protecting them from atrocity. The team engaged in a sabotage campaign by sending illegal doses of the vaccine into the Polish ghettos while shipping gallons of the weakened serum to the Wehrmacht. Among the scientists saved by Weigl, who was a Christian, was a gifted Jewish immunologist named Ludwik Fleck. Condemned to Buchenwald and pressured to re-create the typhus vaccine under the direction of a sadistic Nazi doctor, Erwin Ding-Schuler, Fleck had to make an awful choice between his scientific ideals or the truth of his conscience. In risking his life to carry out a dramatic subterfuge to vaccinate the camps most endangered prisoners, Fleck performed an act of great heroism. Drawing on extensive research and interviews with survivors, Arthur Allen tells the harrowing story of two brave scientists - a Christian and a Jew - who put their expertise to the best possible use, at the highest personal danger. Members Reviews: Good story, not quite "fantastic." I bought this Audible edition in order to learn more about 1) the struggle of scientists to find a vaccine for typhus, and 2) how some of those pioneering scientists used their knowledge against the Nazis during WW II. The author addresses both themes quite thoroughly, with a bit too much detail and repetition. So many Germanic, Polish and eastern European names are mentioned that I sometimes found it difficult to keep track of who was whom and which side individuals were on. The story line jumps back and forth through time, creating further confusion. Dennis Holland's narration was excellent. However, I feel that the complicated nature of the information in this book is better served by the written version. It is no simple matter to go back through an audio version in order to clarify facts or the time line. A text version would facilitate sorting through the abundance of material. As for the title, while Dr. Weigl and his lab were indeed fascinating, I didn't see anything fantastic about either. That part of the title must have been constructed to catch the eye of potential readers. It would have been more accurate to stick with the second portion of the book's title. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/First-War-of-Physics-Audiobook/B00EVVDCDQ Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: First War of Physics Subtitle: The Secret History of the Atom Bomb 1939-1949 Author: Jim Baggott Narrator: Mark Ashby Format: Unabridged Length: 17 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 09-24-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 59 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: An epic story of science and technology at the very limits of human understanding: the monumental race to build the first atomic weapons. Rich in personality, action, confrontation, and deception, The First War of Physics is the first fully realized popular account of the race to build humankind's most destructive weapon. The book draws on declassified material, such as MI6's Farm Hall transcripts, coded Soviet messages cracked by American cryptographers in the Venona project, and interpretations by Russian scholars of documents from the Soviet archives. Jim Baggott weaves these threads into a dramatic narrative that spans 10 historic years, from the discovery of nuclear fission in 1939 to the aftermath of "Joe-1", August 1949's first Soviet atomic bomb test. Why did physicists persist in developing the atomic bomb, despite the devastation that it could bring? Why, despite having a clear head start, did Hitler's physicists fail? Could the Soviets have developed the bomb without spies like Klaus Fuchs or Donald Maclean? Did the allies really plot to assassinate a key member of the German bomb program? Did the physicists knowingly inspire the arms race? The First War of Physics is a grand and frightening story of scientific ambition, intrigue, and genius: a tale barely believable as fiction, which just happens to be historical fact. Editorial Reviews: Jim Baggotts compelling examination of the atom stretches from 1939 and the discovery of nuclear fission to 1949, the first Soviet nuclear bomb test. While discussing military tactics, intrigue, and the international arms race, the audiobook centers on the physics and physicists who built the bomb; Baggott poses the question, "how did these otherworldly eggheads find themselves center stage in such a drama of heroic endeavor, sabotage, espionage, counterespionage, assassination, and terrible destruction that it now seems barely credible as fiction." With a matter-of-fact, journalistic, delivery Mark Ashby performs this accessible account that you dont have to be a quantum physicist to enjoy. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jim Baggott) Tue, 24 Sep 2013 03:52:01 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/First-War-of-Physics-Audiobook/B00EVVDCDQ thebookvoice.com 17:14:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: First War of Physics Subtitle: The Secret History of the Atom Bomb 1939-1949 Author: Jim Baggott Narrator: Mark Ashby Format: Unabridged Length: 17 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 09-24-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 59 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: An epic story of science and technology at the very limits of human understanding: the monumental race to build the first atomic weapons. Rich in personality, action, confrontation, and deception, The First War of Physics is the first fully realized popular account of the race to build humankind's most destructive weapon. The book draws on declassified material, such as MI6's Farm Hall transcripts, coded Soviet messages cracked by American cryptographers in the Venona project, and interpretations by Russian scholars of documents from the Soviet archives. Jim Baggott weaves these threads into a dramatic narrative that spans 10 historic years, from the discovery of nuclear fission in 1939 to the aftermath of "Joe-1", August 1949's first Soviet atomic bomb test. Why did physicists persist in developing the atomic bomb, despite the devastation that it could bring? Why, despite having a clear head start, did Hitler's physicists fail? Could the Soviets have developed the bomb without spies like Klaus Fuchs or Donald Maclean? Did the allies really plot to assassinate a key member of the German bomb program? Did the physicists knowingly inspire the arms race? The First War of Physics is a grand and frightening story of scientific ambition, intrigue, and genius: a tale barely believable as fiction, which just happens to be historical fact. Editorial Reviews: Jim Baggotts compelling examination of the atom stretches from 1939 and the discovery of nuclear fission to 1949, the first Soviet nuclear bomb test. While discussing military tactics, intrigue, and the international arms race, the audiobook centers on the physics and physicists who built the bomb; Baggott poses the question, "how did these otherworldly eggheads find themselves center stage in such a drama of heroic endeavor, sabotage, espionage, counterespionage, assassination, and terrible destruction that it now seems barely credible as fiction." With a matter-of-fact, journalistic, delivery Mark Ashby performs this accessible account that you dont have to be a quantum physicist to enjoy. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: First War of Physics Subtitle: The Secret History of the Atom Bomb 1939-1949 Author: Jim Baggott Narrator: Mark Ashby Format: Unabridged Length: 17 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 09-24-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 59 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: An epic story of science and technology at the very limits of human understanding: the monumental race to build the first atomic weapons. Rich in personality, action, confrontation, and deception, The First War of Physics is the first fully realized popular account of the race to build humankind's most destructive weapon. The book draws on declassified material, such as MI6's Farm Hall transcripts, coded Soviet messages cracked by American cryptographers in the Venona project, and interpretations by Russian scholars of documents from the Soviet archives. Jim Baggott weaves these threads into a dramatic narrative that spans 10 historic years, from the discovery of nuclear fission in 1939 to the aftermath of "Joe-1", August 1949's first Soviet atomic bomb test. Why did physicists persist in developing the atomic bomb, despite the devastation that it could bring? Why, despite having a clear head start, did Hitler's physicists fail? Could the Soviets have developed the bomb without spies like Klaus Fuchs or Donald Maclean? Did the allies really plot to assassinate a key member of the German bomb program? Did the physicists knowingly inspire the arms race? The First War of Physics is a grand and frightening story of scientific ambition, intrigue, and genius: a tale barely believable as fiction, which just happens to be historical fact. Editorial Reviews: Jim Baggotts compelling examination of the atom stretches from 1939 and the discovery of nuclear fission to 1949, the first Soviet nuclear bomb test. While discussing military tactics, intrigue, and the international arms race, the audiobook centers on the physics and physicists who built the bomb; Baggott poses the question, "how did these otherworldly eggheads find themselves center stage in such a drama of heroic endeavor, sabotage, espionage, counterespionage, assassination, and terrible destruction that it now seems barely credible as fiction." With a matter-of-fact, journalistic, delivery Mark Ashby performs this accessible account that you dont have to be a quantum physicist to enjoy. Members Reviews: History, science, espionage, great read! What did you love best about First War of Physics? Very well written accounts of the events surrounding WWII and the Cold War. What did you like best about this story? The story would focus on the minor interactions and activities within the laboratory, then pan out into the political strife that would stir as a result. Leading with well known historic events, then detailing personal stories of the people involved was truly fascinating. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? This book took a very long time to listen through. It was great for my long commutes to work and weekend travels. This sort of read has taught me to value my traffic time, no joke. Any additional comments? As expected, this book is more world/political history than science history, but still a very lean mix of the two. I would recommend this book to anyone of any field, professional or academic. Very enlightening! This book really shines a bright light on a history that was previously unavailable. Baggot has provided a very concise history of the scientific discoveries that set the stage for the Manhattan Project, and documents American, British German and Russian efforts to harness nuclear power. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Unexplained-Mysteries-of-World-War-II-Audiobook/B003D8ISA0 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Unexplained Mysteries of World War II Author: William B. Breuer Narrator: Tom Perkins Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 03-22-10 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 43 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Loss of life, destruction, unending pain and misery - the results of war never seem to make sense. But war is also a breeding ground for illogical occurrences, coincidences, premonitions, mysteries, and twists of fate. Over 100 of these events are detailed here. Critic Reviews: "What do 50 doctors in Hawaii, a lost dog tag, and a $212 unpaid storage fee have in common? They are just a few of the strange occurrences, odd coincidences, and unexplained mysteries of World War II collected here by Breuer, who offers a less serious look at a very serious subject. Some of the oddities he unearthed include a candy bar that saved a life and a German spy living next to the top British spy-catcher. Anyone interested in twists of fate should find this book fascinating." (Library Journal) biacuaduc@gmail.com (William B. Breuer) Mon, 22 Mar 2010 05:21:00 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Unexplained-Mysteries-of-World-War-II-Audiobook/B003D8ISA0 thebookvoice.com 08:30:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Unexplained Mysteries of World War II Author: William B. Breuer Narrator: Tom Perkins Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 03-22-10 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 43 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Loss of life, destruction, unending pain and misery - the results of war never seem to make sense. But war is also a breeding ground for illogical occurrences, coincidences, premonitions, mysteries, and twists of fate. Over 100 of these events are detailed here. Critic Reviews: "What do 50 doctors in Hawaii, a lost dog tag, and a $212 unpaid storage fee have in common? They are just a few of the strange occurrences, odd coincidences, and unexplained mysteries of World War II collected here by Breuer, who offers a less serious look at a very serious subject. Some of the oddities he unearthed include a candy bar that saved a life and a German spy living next to the top British spy-catcher. Anyone interested in twists of fate should find this book fascinating." (Library Journal) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Unexplained Mysteries of World War II Author: William B. Breuer Narrator: Tom Perkins Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 03-22-10 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 43 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Loss of life, destruction, unending pain and misery - the results of war never seem to make sense. But war is also a breeding ground for illogical occurrences, coincidences, premonitions, mysteries, and twists of fate. Over 100 of these events are detailed here. Critic Reviews: "What do 50 doctors in Hawaii, a lost dog tag, and a $212 unpaid storage fee have in common? They are just a few of the strange occurrences, odd coincidences, and unexplained mysteries of World War II collected here by Breuer, who offers a less serious look at a very serious subject. Some of the oddities he unearthed include a candy bar that saved a life and a German spy living next to the top British spy-catcher. Anyone interested in twists of fate should find this book fascinating." (Library Journal) Members Reviews: Many neat points for non-history buffs. Many points called unexplained, but mostly because the multitude of history available isn't read by many but history buffs. Unexplained Mysteries of World War ll. Interesting book. There was alot of short interesting stories about WW ll that I have never heard of. I would recommend this to other people. It was a good book. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Great-Gamble-Audiobook/B002UZLK1G Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Great Gamble Subtitle: The Soviet War in Afghanistan Author: Gregory Feifer Narrator: Robertson Dean Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 01-28-09 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 101 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Feifer's extensive research includes fascinating interviews with participants from both sides of the conflict. In gripping detail, he vividly depicts the invasion of a volatile country that no power has ever successfully conquered. Parallels between the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan and the U.S. invasions of Afghanistan and Iraq are impossible to ignore: Both conflicts were waged amid vague ideological rhetoric about freedom. Both were roundly condemned by the outside world for trying to impose their favored forms of government on countries with very different ways of life. And both seem destined to end on uncertain terms. The Great Gamble tells an unforgettable story full of drama, action, and political intrigue whose relevance in our own time is greater than ever. Critic Reviews: "Feifer's thoughtful, deliberative use of eyewitness testimony gives an intensely close-up sense of what the war was like for those who fought it." ( Kirkus Reviews) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Gregory Feifer) Wed, 28 Jan 2009 09:07:43 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Great-Gamble-Audiobook/B002UZLK1G thebookvoice.com 10:05:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Great Gamble Subtitle: The Soviet War in Afghanistan Author: Gregory Feifer Narrator: Robertson Dean Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 01-28-09 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 101 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Feifer's extensive research includes fascinating interviews with participants from both sides of the conflict. In gripping detail, he vividly depicts the invasion of a volatile country that no power has ever successfully conquered. Parallels between the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan and the U.S. invasions of Afghanistan and Iraq are impossible to ignore: Both conflicts were waged amid vague ideological rhetoric about freedom. Both were roundly condemned by the outside world for trying to impose their favored forms of government on countries with very different ways of life. And both seem destined to end on uncertain terms. The Great Gamble tells an unforgettable story full of drama, action, and political intrigue whose relevance in our own time is greater than ever. Critic Reviews: "Feifer's thoughtful, deliberative use of eyewitness testimony gives an intensely close-up sense of what the war was like for those who fought it." ( Kirkus Reviews) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Great Gamble Subtitle: The Soviet War in Afghanistan Author: Gregory Feifer Narrator: Robertson Dean Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 01-28-09 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 101 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Feifer's extensive research includes fascinating interviews with participants from both sides of the conflict. In gripping detail, he vividly depicts the invasion of a volatile country that no power has ever successfully conquered. Parallels between the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan and the U.S. invasions of Afghanistan and Iraq are impossible to ignore: Both conflicts were waged amid vague ideological rhetoric about freedom. Both were roundly condemned by the outside world for trying to impose their favored forms of government on countries with very different ways of life. And both seem destined to end on uncertain terms. The Great Gamble tells an unforgettable story full of drama, action, and political intrigue whose relevance in our own time is greater than ever. Critic Reviews: "Feifer's thoughtful, deliberative use of eyewitness testimony gives an intensely close-up sense of what the war was like for those who fought it." ( Kirkus Reviews) Members Reviews: Correction I have to say I can't figure out what the previous reviewer is talking about. The total amount of time spent discussing America in this book doesn't total more than 15 minutes. There is one sentence in the introduction and a brief section in the epilogue. If such broad comparisons such as "America and Russia underestimated the power of tribal loyalty in Afghanistan" strikes you as dangerously liberal you need to avoid reading books in general, not just this one. Any other comparisons between the US and USSR have to be made by the listener. I wonder if possibly they mixed this book up with another book (which I haven't read but I've seen it around) called The Gamble, which is about the US war in Afghanistan. This seems more than likely to me. I found this book to be informative. The time-line however was very difficult to follow, the scenes in the book tend to skip around. Other than that I found the narrative style to be clear and entertaining. My only other complaint is that the narrator (who I have encountered before) reads everything in a kind of droning rumble. It takes a good hour to learn to decipher one of his words from another. I often found myself skipping back to re-listen to sections to figure out what he'd said. Excellent book I listened to this book while working out on my treadmill. It provided an interesting behind the scenes look at the before/during/after the Russian invasion of Afghanistan. The book also provides insight on the Kremlin and the CIA thinking during the occupation. I highly recommend this book to those who enjoy this subject matter. The Great Gamble - Another Afghanistan War Story: This is book has nice detail about the history and context of the Soviet Unions interest and later war in Afghanistan. More importantly, it shows how Afghanistan helped degrade Soviet Power as well as an indicator of the decline of the Soviet system since WWII. Reader: Very good. I would listen to him again. Production: Very good. (Opinion: Many use the Afghanistans nickname, the Grave Yard of Empires, frequently. I believe that is oversold. Afghanistan is usually a place people travel to in order to get somewhere or to protect something more valuable like India. It is a place tolerated. This is not detracted from the value of the people but it is a recognition that most outsiders do not go there to stay there. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/200000-Miles-aboard-the-Destroyer-Cotten-Audiobook/B00RD95C5E Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: 200,000 Miles aboard the Destroyer Cotten Author: C. Snelling Robinson Narrator: James Killavey Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 12-24-14 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 540 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: In mid-1943, Snelling Robinson joined the crew of the Fletcher class destroyer USS Cotten as a newly commissioned ensign. The Cotten sailed to Pearl Harbor in time to join the Fifth Fleet. Under the command of Admiral Raymond Spruance, the Fifth Fleet participated in the invasions of Tarawa and Iwo Jima and several naval battles in the Philippine Sea and the Leyte Gulf. Robinson writes from the perspective of a young naval officer and integrates this with the background of the larger conflict, including the politics of command. biacuaduc@gmail.com (C. Snelling Robinson) Wed, 24 Dec 2014 00:50:44 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/200000-Miles-aboard-the-Destroyer-Cotten-Audiobook/B00RD95C5E thebookvoice.com 14:31:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: 200,000 Miles aboard the Destroyer Cotten Author: C. Snelling Robinson Narrator: James Killavey Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 12-24-14 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 540 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: In mid-1943, Snelling Robinson joined the crew of the Fletcher class destroyer USS Cotten as a newly commissioned ensign. The Cotten sailed to Pearl Harbor in time to join the Fifth Fleet. Under the command of Admiral Raymond Spruance, the Fifth Fleet participated in the invasions of Tarawa and Iwo Jima and several naval battles in the Philippine Sea and the Leyte Gulf. Robinson writes from the perspective of a young naval officer and integrates this with the background of the larger conflict, including the politics of command. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: 200,000 Miles aboard the Destroyer Cotten Author: C. Snelling Robinson Narrator: James Killavey Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 12-24-14 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 540 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: In mid-1943, Snelling Robinson joined the crew of the Fletcher class destroyer USS Cotten as a newly commissioned ensign. The Cotten sailed to Pearl Harbor in time to join the Fifth Fleet. Under the command of Admiral Raymond Spruance, the Fifth Fleet participated in the invasions of Tarawa and Iwo Jima and several naval battles in the Philippine Sea and the Leyte Gulf. Robinson writes from the perspective of a young naval officer and integrates this with the background of the larger conflict, including the politics of command. Members Reviews: Outstanding Book and Recording. Five Stars. Would you listen to 200,000 Miles aboard the Destroyer Cotten again? Why? Already read the print version once. Now listening to the audio book. The first person narration makes it an even more enjoyable experience and I can be doing other things at the same time. What did you like best about this story? The author served aboard the Destroyer USS Cotten in WW 2. (Ship named after a Navy Captain, not the plant ) The Cotten was a Fletcher-class destroyer, built in 1943. Its purpose was to protect Americas new carriers from Japanese aircraft and submarines. This is a well written and fascinating story of his three years aboard the ship. Robinson and the Cotten survived some of the greatest and bloodiest naval battles in history -- the forcible amphibious assault landings at Tarawa, Saipan, and Iwo Jima, and the enormous fleet engagements in the Philippine Sea and Leyte Gulf. I've read quite a few such books but, in my opinion, this is the best of the lot, written by someone who was actually there. To quote another review of the printed version, Few authentic veterans have ever done a better job portraying life at sea on a small man-of-war. His narrative is crisp, informative, authoritative. I heartily agree. I think this book should become required reading for any future naval officer, if it isn't already. Which scene was your favorite? There were many of them. The scenes where they were trying to deal with the Kamikaze pilots were especially riveting. Who was the most memorable character of 200,000 Miles aboard the Destroyer Cotten and why? The author and, of course the Cotten. Any additional comments? I read the print version some time ago and am now in the middle of the audiobook. I am taking a brief pause to write this review. The narrator is doing an excellent job and, thank goodness, is familiar with Navy terminology. Little things like saying zero-eight hundred for the time, instead of the Army way of Oh-eight hundred hours. Things like this and the correct pronunciation of the many areas the ship visits, is making it obvious the publisher and the narrator took the time to make an excellent print book into an equally excellent audio book. Highly recommended. One of the Best Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? I'm a bit of a World War 2 buff and have read many first person accounts. Some are good. Some are mediocre and some poorly written. This one is good in fact one of the best I've come across. What did you like best about this story? The book is an honest, personal recollection of the way things were during the authors tour of duty during the latter part of World War 2. It shows both the good and the bad of being aboard such a Destroyer. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/A-Woman-in-Berlin-Audiobook/B0716HGK8J Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Woman in Berlin Subtitle: Eight Weeks in the Conquered City: A Diary Author: Philip Boehm - translator, Anonymous Narrator: Isabel Keating Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 05-16-17 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 18 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: A New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice. For eight weeks in 1945, as Berlin fell to the Russian army, a young woman kept a daily record of life in her apartment building and among its residents. "With bald honesty and brutal lyricism" (Elle), the anonymous author depicts her fellow Berliners in all their humanity as well as their cravenness, corrupted first by hunger and then by the Russians. "Spare and unpredictable, minutely observed and utterly free of self-pity" (The Plain Dealer, Cleveland), A Woman in Berlin tells of the complex World War II relationship between civilians and an occupying army and the shameful indignities to which women in a conquered city are always subject - the mass rape suffered by all, regardless of age or infirmity. A Woman in Berlin stands as "one of the essential books for understanding war and life" (AS Byatt, author of Possession). biacuaduc@gmail.com (Philip Boehm - translator) Tue, 16 May 2017 22:49:35 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/A-Woman-in-Berlin-Audiobook/B0716HGK8J thebookvoice.com 10:26:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Woman in Berlin Subtitle: Eight Weeks in the Conquered City: A Diary Author: Philip Boehm - translator, Anonymous Narrator: Isabel Keating Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 05-16-17 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 18 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: A New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice. For eight weeks in 1945, as Berlin fell to the Russian army, a young woman kept a daily record of life in her apartment building and among its residents. "With bald honesty and brutal lyricism" (Elle), the anonymous author depicts her fellow Berliners in all their humanity as well as their cravenness, corrupted first by hunger and then by the Russians. "Spare and unpredictable, minutely observed and utterly free of self-pity" (The Plain Dealer, Cleveland), A Woman in Berlin tells of the complex World War II relationship between civilians and an occupying army and the shameful indignities to which women in a conquered city are always subject - the mass rape suffered by all, regardless of age or infirmity. A Woman in Berlin stands as "one of the essential books for understanding war and life" (AS Byatt, author of Possession). Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Woman in Berlin Subtitle: Eight Weeks in the Conquered City: A Diary Author: Philip Boehm - translator, Anonymous Narrator: Isabel Keating Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 05-16-17 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 18 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: A New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice. For eight weeks in 1945, as Berlin fell to the Russian army, a young woman kept a daily record of life in her apartment building and among its residents. "With bald honesty and brutal lyricism" (Elle), the anonymous author depicts her fellow Berliners in all their humanity as well as their cravenness, corrupted first by hunger and then by the Russians. "Spare and unpredictable, minutely observed and utterly free of self-pity" (The Plain Dealer, Cleveland), A Woman in Berlin tells of the complex World War II relationship between civilians and an occupying army and the shameful indignities to which women in a conquered city are always subject - the mass rape suffered by all, regardless of age or infirmity. A Woman in Berlin stands as "one of the essential books for understanding war and life" (AS Byatt, author of Possession). Members Reviews: Brutal Honesty Where does A Woman in Berlin rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? Very high What was one of the most memorable moments of A Woman in Berlin? I wouldn't phrase the constant rapes and memorable... but they were certainly standouts. Today's society talks about problems... but frankly our problems pale in comparison to what some of our forebears endured. Its humbling to know our lives have been spared many atrocities that others have not. If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be? Survival is enough Great all around, even the narrator ! Where does A Woman in Berlin rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? This has been the best all around I have in months ! Which scene did you most enjoy? The story and great narrator, https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Apollo-11-The-History-and-Legacy-of-the-First-Moon-Landing-Audiobook/B00ZK7RPEW Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Apollo 11: The History and Legacy of the First Moon Landing Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Bob Barton Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 06-12-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: "10, 9, ignition sequence start, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, zero. All engines running. Liftoff! We have a liftoff! Thirty-two minutes past the hour. Liftoff on Apollo 11!" Jack King, NASA Chief of Public Information At 9:32 a.m. on July 16, 1969, time stood still throughout the world as thousands converged on the Kennedy Space Center and millions tuned in on live television. At that instant, the first rumbles began to shake the ground, as a small spacecraft attached to the giant Saturn V rocket several hundred feet tall started lifting off. Apollo 11 was on its way to a historic first landing on the Moon. Apollo 11's trip to the Moon may have started on that day in 1969, but the journey had begun over a decade earlier as part of the Space Race between the United States and the Soviet Union. While landing on the Moon was a noble goal proposed as early as 1961 by President Kennedy, NASA and the nation as a whole moved with urgency simply to best the Soviet Union. Over the decade, NASA would spend tens of billions on the Apollo missions, the most expensive peacetime program in American history to that point. To make Apollo 11 a success, it would take nearly a decade of planning by government officials, hard work by NASA scientists, intense training by the astronauts, and several missions preceding Apollo 11. Americans sure felt the cost was worth it as they watched the first live shots of astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin walking on the Moon. As he left his first footprint on the Moon, Armstrong transmitted one of the 20th century's most famous phrases: "That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind." biacuaduc@gmail.com (Charles River Editors) Fri, 12 Jun 2015 19:40:20 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Apollo-11-The-History-and-Legacy-of-the-First-Moon-Landing-Audiobook/B00ZK7RPEW thebookvoice.com 02:08:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Apollo 11: The History and Legacy of the First Moon Landing Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Bob Barton Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 06-12-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: "10, 9, ignition sequence start, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, zero. All engines running. Liftoff! We have a liftoff! Thirty-two minutes past the hour. Liftoff on Apollo 11!" Jack King, NASA Chief of Public Information At 9:32 a.m. on July 16, 1969, time stood still throughout the world as thousands converged on the Kennedy Space Center and millions tuned in on live television. At that instant, the first rumbles began to shake the ground, as a small spacecraft attached to the giant Saturn V rocket several hundred feet tall started lifting off. Apollo 11 was on its way to a historic first landing on the Moon. Apollo 11's trip to the Moon may have started on that day in 1969, but the journey had begun over a decade earlier as part of the Space Race between the United States and the Soviet Union. While landing on the Moon was a noble goal proposed as early as 1961 by President Kennedy, NASA and the nation as a whole moved with urgency simply to best the Soviet Union. Over the decade, NASA would spend tens of billions on the Apollo missions, the most expensive peacetime program in American history to that point. To make Apollo 11 a success, it would take nearly a decade of planning by government officials, hard work by NASA scientists, intense training by the astronauts, and several missions preceding Apollo 11. Americans sure felt the cost was worth it as they watched the first live shots of astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin walking on the Moon. As he left his first footprint on the Moon, Armstrong transmitted one of the 20th century's most famous phrases: "That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind." Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Apollo 11: The History and Legacy of the First Moon Landing Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Bob Barton Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 06-12-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: "10, 9, ignition sequence start, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, zero. All engines running. Liftoff! We have a liftoff! Thirty-two minutes past the hour. Liftoff on Apollo 11!" Jack King, NASA Chief of Public Information At 9:32 a.m. on July 16, 1969, time stood still throughout the world as thousands converged on the Kennedy Space Center and millions tuned in on live television. At that instant, the first rumbles began to shake the ground, as a small spacecraft attached to the giant Saturn V rocket several hundred feet tall started lifting off. Apollo 11 was on its way to a historic first landing on the Moon. Apollo 11's trip to the Moon may have started on that day in 1969, but the journey had begun over a decade earlier as part of the Space Race between the United States and the Soviet Union. While landing on the Moon was a noble goal proposed as early as 1961 by President Kennedy, NASA and the nation as a whole moved with urgency simply to best the Soviet Union. Over the decade, NASA would spend tens of billions on the Apollo missions, the most expensive peacetime program in American history to that point. To make Apollo 11 a success, it would take nearly a decade of planning by government officials, hard work by NASA scientists, intense training by the astronauts, and several missions preceding Apollo 11. Americans sure felt the cost was worth it as they watched the first live shots of astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin walking on the Moon. As he left his first footprint on the Moon, Armstrong transmitted one of the 20th century's most famous phrases: "That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind." Members Reviews: Kind of like an enhanced Very High level, minimal detail account of the Apollo 11 mission. Kind of like an enhanced brochure Five Stars I really enjoy to read this book out of this world (sorry) A very fast-reading short book from Charles River's Editors and as enjoyable a read as almost all their books. An account of space missions surrounding the flight of Apollo 11 are included for continuity. One Small Step I was expecting a rather dry account of the Apollo 11 mission but I learned that there were many difficulties getting to the moon and back. Great book I liked this book a lot, it is a good read for children of ages 9-12. The graphics are really good. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Unit-731-Audiobook/B01LYD5DUM Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Unit 731 Subtitle: The Forgotten Asian Auschwitz Author: Derek Pua Narrator: Nicole Dahlstrom Format: Unabridged Length: 53 mins Language: English Release date: 10-04-16 Publisher: Pacific Atrocities Education Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 17 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Unit 731: The Forgotten Asian Auschwitz by Derek Pua, is not for the faint of heart. It is, however, for anyone wanting to more clearly understand the extent of Imperial Japanese war crimes. This brief, dispassionate, and factual book outlines the creation and development of Unit 731, an organization that employed thousands of Japanese scientists who conducted nightmarish experiments on an untold number of human guinea pigs, all in the name of medical research. The Japanese invasion of China during the Second Sino-Japanese war has left a strong legacy of hate and disgust among many Chinese today. Much of the atrocities committed by the Japanese are now known to most historians, but by far, the most despicable and forgotten act against humanity committed by the Imperial Japanese government was its covert biochemical weapons program. Euphemistically labelled as the Epidemic Prevention and Water Purification Department of the Imperial Japanese Army, the Japanese conducted a wide range of cruel and inhumane experiments on prisoners who were often innocent. Under the leadership of Dr. Shiro Isshi, the department subjected 3,000-250,000 innocent men, women, and children to cruel experiments and medical procedures that were carried out by the brightest medical students and staff that Imperial Japan had to offer. In a bid to develop its own germ warfare capability, the government of Imperial Japan resorted to incredibly depraved and inhumane methods of experimentation, like infecting prisoners with virulent strains of anthrax, plague, cholera, and other diseases. These prisoners were often subject to excruciating vivisections without the use of anaesthetics. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Derek Pua) Tue, 04 Oct 2016 05:00:48 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Unit-731-Audiobook/B01LYD5DUM thebookvoice.com 00:53:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Unit 731 Subtitle: The Forgotten Asian Auschwitz Author: Derek Pua Narrator: Nicole Dahlstrom Format: Unabridged Length: 53 mins Language: English Release date: 10-04-16 Publisher: Pacific Atrocities Education Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 17 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Unit 731: The Forgotten Asian Auschwitz by Derek Pua, is not for the faint of heart. It is, however, for anyone wanting to more clearly understand the extent of Imperial Japanese war crimes. This brief, dispassionate, and factual book outlines the creation and development of Unit 731, an organization that employed thousands of Japanese scientists who conducted nightmarish experiments on an untold number of human guinea pigs, all in the name of medical research. The Japanese invasion of China during the Second Sino-Japanese war has left a strong legacy of hate and disgust among many Chinese today. Much of the atrocities committed by the Japanese are now known to most historians, but by far, the most despicable and forgotten act against humanity committed by the Imperial Japanese government was its covert biochemical weapons program. Euphemistically labelled as the Epidemic Prevention and Water Purification Department of the Imperial Japanese Army, the Japanese conducted a wide range of cruel and inhumane experiments on prisoners who were often innocent. Under the leadership of Dr. Shiro Isshi, the department subjected 3,000-250,000 innocent men, women, and children to cruel experiments and medical procedures that were carried out by the brightest medical students and staff that Imperial Japan had to offer. In a bid to develop its own germ warfare capability, the government of Imperial Japan resorted to incredibly depraved and inhumane methods of experimentation, like infecting prisoners with virulent strains of anthrax, plague, cholera, and other diseases. These prisoners were often subject to excruciating vivisections without the use of anaesthetics. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Unit 731 Subtitle: The Forgotten Asian Auschwitz Author: Derek Pua Narrator: Nicole Dahlstrom Format: Unabridged Length: 53 mins Language: English Release date: 10-04-16 Publisher: Pacific Atrocities Education Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 17 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Unit 731: The Forgotten Asian Auschwitz by Derek Pua, is not for the faint of heart. It is, however, for anyone wanting to more clearly understand the extent of Imperial Japanese war crimes. This brief, dispassionate, and factual book outlines the creation and development of Unit 731, an organization that employed thousands of Japanese scientists who conducted nightmarish experiments on an untold number of human guinea pigs, all in the name of medical research. The Japanese invasion of China during the Second Sino-Japanese war has left a strong legacy of hate and disgust among many Chinese today. Much of the atrocities committed by the Japanese are now known to most historians, but by far, the most despicable and forgotten act against humanity committed by the Imperial Japanese government was its covert biochemical weapons program. Euphemistically labelled as the Epidemic Prevention and Water Purification Department of the Imperial Japanese Army, the Japanese conducted a wide range of cruel and inhumane experiments on prisoners who were often innocent. Under the leadership of Dr. Shiro Isshi, the department subjected 3,000-250,000 innocent men, women, and children to cruel experiments and medical procedures that were carried out by the brightest medical students and staff that Imperial Japan had to offer. In a bid to develop its own germ warfare capability, the government of Imperial Japan resorted to incredibly depraved and inhumane methods of experimentation, like infecting prisoners with virulent strains of anthrax, plague, cholera, and other diseases. These prisoners were often subject to excruciating vivisections without the use of anaesthetics. Members Reviews: Intersection Feminists Interpretation of events So low ball and low rent she/he couldn't even get the grammar right. And I am no stickler for grammar. A Terrible post modern interpretation of what terrible and horrific events occurred. If you're in the cult of social justice this bullshit was written for you. Such a horrible atrocity, important to remember It's impossibly difficult to understand how something like this ever happened. But it's beyond important to think and focus on how and why it happened after reading. A short read worth your time. Tragic Story, Poor Narration What did you love best about Unit 731? The history and detail of Unit 731 is first rate. What didnt you like about Nicole Dahlstroms performance? Ms. Dahlstrom's recorded has a hollow sound to it indicating poor recording equipment. That is a bit distracting. What is VERY DISTRACTING is the many mispronounced words, most often Cholera. Cholera has no syllables emphasized. However, Ms. Dahlstrom pronounces it with an emphasis on the first syllable, i.e., KOH-lair-ah. Very distracting. Other words too. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Yes. Recorded in a bathroom. This is the worst recording quality. Narrator and editor should get out of the audio book business. Volume is inconsistent and you can easily hear when sections are spliced together. I found myself focusing so heavily on how poorly produced this was that I doubt I will remember the content. Great informative book. the recording was terrible I really enjoyed the books but sounded like it was recorded in a closet with a cassette player from the u0s. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Wrapped-in-the-Flag-Audiobook/B00DQB7SYG Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Wrapped in the Flag Subtitle: A Personal History of Americas Radical Right Author: Claire Conner Narrator: Elizabeth Evans Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 07-02-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 33 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Wrapped in the Flag chronicles the radical right-wing world of the 1960s, when conspiracy ruled and the John Birch Society made national headlines. The daughter of a John Birch Society leader, Claire Conner introduces us to the extreme ideas of a powerful political fringe group dispensing radical solutions to America's problems. Following in the footsteps of its hero, Senator Joseph McCarthy, the John Birch Society believed that an international Communist conspiracy was on the verge of taking over the government of the United States. Top politicians, including President Dwight Eisenhower, were labeled as Communist operatives. John F. Kennedy was deemed a Socialist traitor. Birchers fought civil rights, labor unions, environmental protections, Medicare, welfare programs, the United Nations, and even water fluoridation. Today, the society continues many of those same campaigns from its national headquarters in Appleton, Wisconsin. Claire Conner's intimate account - based on records, documents and her firsthand knowledge - takes us deep inside one of the most radical right-wing movements in U.S. history. Moving seamlessly between memoir and history, humor and pain, past and present, Wrapped in the Flag serves up keen insight into the impact of extremism on one woman, her family and, if unchecked, on our country. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Claire Conner) Tue, 02 Jul 2013 10:06:60 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Wrapped-in-the-Flag-Audiobook/B00DQB7SYG thebookvoice.com 10:01:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Wrapped in the Flag Subtitle: A Personal History of Americas Radical Right Author: Claire Conner Narrator: Elizabeth Evans Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 07-02-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 33 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Wrapped in the Flag chronicles the radical right-wing world of the 1960s, when conspiracy ruled and the John Birch Society made national headlines. The daughter of a John Birch Society leader, Claire Conner introduces us to the extreme ideas of a powerful political fringe group dispensing radical solutions to America's problems. Following in the footsteps of its hero, Senator Joseph McCarthy, the John Birch Society believed that an international Communist conspiracy was on the verge of taking over the government of the United States. Top politicians, including President Dwight Eisenhower, were labeled as Communist operatives. John F. Kennedy was deemed a Socialist traitor. Birchers fought civil rights, labor unions, environmental protections, Medicare, welfare programs, the United Nations, and even water fluoridation. Today, the society continues many of those same campaigns from its national headquarters in Appleton, Wisconsin. Claire Conner's intimate account - based on records, documents and her firsthand knowledge - takes us deep inside one of the most radical right-wing movements in U.S. history. Moving seamlessly between memoir and history, humor and pain, past and present, Wrapped in the Flag serves up keen insight into the impact of extremism on one woman, her family and, if unchecked, on our country. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Wrapped in the Flag Subtitle: A Personal History of Americas Radical Right Author: Claire Conner Narrator: Elizabeth Evans Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 07-02-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 33 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Wrapped in the Flag chronicles the radical right-wing world of the 1960s, when conspiracy ruled and the John Birch Society made national headlines. The daughter of a John Birch Society leader, Claire Conner introduces us to the extreme ideas of a powerful political fringe group dispensing radical solutions to America's problems. Following in the footsteps of its hero, Senator Joseph McCarthy, the John Birch Society believed that an international Communist conspiracy was on the verge of taking over the government of the United States. Top politicians, including President Dwight Eisenhower, were labeled as Communist operatives. John F. Kennedy was deemed a Socialist traitor. Birchers fought civil rights, labor unions, environmental protections, Medicare, welfare programs, the United Nations, and even water fluoridation. Today, the society continues many of those same campaigns from its national headquarters in Appleton, Wisconsin. Claire Conner's intimate account - based on records, documents and her firsthand knowledge - takes us deep inside one of the most radical right-wing movements in U.S. history. Moving seamlessly between memoir and history, humor and pain, past and present, Wrapped in the Flag serves up keen insight into the impact of extremism on one woman, her family and, if unchecked, on our country. Members Reviews: Where the Tea Party got their crazy ideas Clare Conner's book recounts her childhood and early adult experiences of growing up in an extremely conservative, Catholic family who helped establish the John Birch Society. Her book was published only after the extreme far-right world view of the JBS -- with it's fear, anger, and hatred -- were resurrected by the "newly formed" Tea Party, following the 2008 financial meltdown and election of Obama. I was astounded to learn that VIRTUALLY ALL of the views and "solutions" now being proposed by the Republican leadership in the U.S., particularly the extreme love of America combined with the extreme hatred of government, were crafted by Robert Welch and the JBS back in the late 1950s and early 1960s. Why is the right so well organized? What made the experience of listening to Wrapped in the Flag the most enjoyable? The story is a memoir, but it felt like I was listening to fiction. It is the personal story of a person who grew up during the late 1950s and early 1960s. I had never heard of the John Birch Society, Robert Welch, or things like 'healthy poverty.' The author was a child of hardcore, right-wing activists who were devoted to destroying FDR social nets and shrinking government. Perhaps it can be said that Claire's parents were devoted to destroying social democracy (period). Like many Americans, I've found myself under informed, helpless, and puzzled by the question of "Why is the right so strong?" and "Where is this crap coming from?". Claire's book helped to start lifting the fog. The narration was very professional. The narrator made Claire's work come alive. Furthermore, I've enjoyed realizing that I'm not alone in the quest to come out of the dark and participate in beating back the right's hatred of government and the good that government has accomplished. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/World-War-2-Submarines-The-True-Stories-of-Battle-Under-the-Dark-Seas-Audiobook/B071RFQ3NT Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: World War 2 Submarines: The True Stories of Battle Under the Dark Seas Author: Cyrus J. Zachary Narrator: Joseph Tabler Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 04-24-17 Publisher: Cyrus J. Zachary Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Human ingenuity has ensured that over the centuries, we have progressed enough to walk on the very moon. Submarine technology, then, comes as no surprise to us. The use of subs during the wars certainly turned the tide of the battle; the Allied Powers would no doubt have lost had they not engaged in naval battles of such grandeur. As we saw, the War was brutal and horrifying; the submarines gathered intelligence and dealt powerful blows to their enemies, who were no less the stronger. If not for their work, the world would be a very different place today, with the probability of the Axis Powers winning instead. In the end, these subs saved many a life. Their roles in the war are downplayed - for good reason. Intelligence gathering using technology is a tricky business; it is no wonder that the Allies themselves chose to keep these stories under wraps. What we do know is that these submarines took on the might of the most advanced technology in the world and came out victors. Here is a Preview of What You'll Learn... biacuaduc@gmail.com (Cyrus J. Zachary) Mon, 24 Apr 2017 13:40:47 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/World-War-2-Submarines-The-True-Stories-of-Battle-Under-the-Dark-Seas-Audiobook/B071RFQ3NT thebookvoice.com 01:16:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: World War 2 Submarines: The True Stories of Battle Under the Dark Seas Author: Cyrus J. Zachary Narrator: Joseph Tabler Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 04-24-17 Publisher: Cyrus J. Zachary Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Human ingenuity has ensured that over the centuries, we have progressed enough to walk on the very moon. Submarine technology, then, comes as no surprise to us. The use of subs during the wars certainly turned the tide of the battle; the Allied Powers would no doubt have lost had they not engaged in naval battles of such grandeur. As we saw, the War was brutal and horrifying; the submarines gathered intelligence and dealt powerful blows to their enemies, who were no less the stronger. If not for their work, the world would be a very different place today, with the probability of the Axis Powers winning instead. In the end, these subs saved many a life. Their roles in the war are downplayed - for good reason. Intelligence gathering using technology is a tricky business; it is no wonder that the Allies themselves chose to keep these stories under wraps. What we do know is that these submarines took on the might of the most advanced technology in the world and came out victors. Here is a Preview of What You'll Learn... Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: World War 2 Submarines: The True Stories of Battle Under the Dark Seas Author: Cyrus J. Zachary Narrator: Joseph Tabler Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 04-24-17 Publisher: Cyrus J. Zachary Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Human ingenuity has ensured that over the centuries, we have progressed enough to walk on the very moon. Submarine technology, then, comes as no surprise to us. The use of subs during the wars certainly turned the tide of the battle; the Allied Powers would no doubt have lost had they not engaged in naval battles of such grandeur. As we saw, the War was brutal and horrifying; the submarines gathered intelligence and dealt powerful blows to their enemies, who were no less the stronger. If not for their work, the world would be a very different place today, with the probability of the Axis Powers winning instead. In the end, these subs saved many a life. Their roles in the war are downplayed - for good reason. Intelligence gathering using technology is a tricky business; it is no wonder that the Allies themselves chose to keep these stories under wraps. What we do know is that these submarines took on the might of the most advanced technology in the world and came out victors. Here is a Preview of What You'll Learn... Members Reviews: I guess this would be OK for a dry factual book The problem with this book is it reads with very little passion. This includes the reader. I got this book for a road trip for an 11 and 12 year old boys who love to talk about ww2. In the end, we turned this book off because it was boring. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Space-Shuttle-Challenger-Disaster-The-History-and-Legacy-of-NASAs-Most-Notorious-Tragedy-Audiobook/B0722P8CZS Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Space Shuttle Challenger Disaster: The History and Legacy of NASA's Most Notorious Tragedy Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Colin Fluxman Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 05-04-17 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: In the decades after the Apollo program, American space shuttles flew over 130 missions and successfully completed over 98 percent of them, but unfortunately, the two most famous missions were the ones that ended tragically aboard the Challenger and Columbia. The Space Shuttle Challenger was the most heavily used space shuttle in the three years it was operational, carrying the first minority astronaut and woman astronaut into space. Challenger was also the first space shuttle to complete a landing at night. On the morning of January 28, 1986, the Space Shuttle Challenger launched for the 10th time, beginning mission STS-51-L. Space shuttles had already successfully completed 24 missions, and no American spacecraft had ever failed to reach orbit during an official mission. On this mission, the Challenger was carrying a satellite for the Tracking and Data Relay Satellites system, which was to be deployed in orbit. The crew included Ronald McNair, who had already been the second African-American in space, and Ellison Onizuka, who had already been the first Asian-American astronaut in space. But the highlight of the mission was to be the "NASA Teacher in Space Project," in which a civilian teacher would give teaching lessons to his or her class while onboard the space shuttle. The winner of the competition was Christa McAuliffe, a high school teacher in Concord, New Hampshire, who wrote a winning essay and had to undergo a year of astronaut training before that fateful day. That morning, many spectators came to the Kennedy Space Center to watch the launch. Several news networks were carrying live broadcasts of the launch, including live shots of McAuliffe's parents as they watched the Challenger liftoff. Mission Control's transmissions to the Challenger were being blared over loudspeakers to give spectators a play-by-play of the shuttle's ascent. Ascent seemed to be going normally during the first minute, but about 75 seconds into the ascent, a plastic O-ring used to seal a joint in one of the solid rocket boosters failed, causing a breach of hot gas. That gas spread to the other rocket booster and the external fuel tank, causing an explosion. When the spectators saw the explosion, many of them started cheering, unaware of what was really happening. But Mission Control quickly announced that there had been some sort of problem, and the crowd became confused and then panicky as the space shuttle, fuel tank and rocket boosters all broke apart and flew in opposite directions. Some cameras fixed on the falling debris as it fell to the ocean, while others stayed focused on McAuliffe's parents. The entire crew was killed in the explosion, and investigations concluded that they may have survived until crashing into the ocean. After the Challenger disaster, the space shuttles were grounded for about two years, and a commission issued findings that would be used in an effort to prevent similar tragedies. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Charles River Editors) Thu, 04 May 2017 19:22:04 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Space-Shuttle-Challenger-Disaster-The-History-and-Legacy-of-NASAs-Most-Notorious-Tragedy-Audiobook/B0722P8CZS thebookvoice.com 02:04:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Space Shuttle Challenger Disaster: The History and Legacy of NASA's Most Notorious Tragedy Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Colin Fluxman Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 05-04-17 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: In the decades after the Apollo program, American space shuttles flew over 130 missions and successfully completed over 98 percent of them, but unfortunately, the two most famous missions were the ones that ended tragically aboard the Challenger and Columbia. The Space Shuttle Challenger was the most heavily used space shuttle in the three years it was operational, carrying the first minority astronaut and woman astronaut into space. Challenger was also the first space shuttle to complete a landing at night. On the morning of January 28, 1986, the Space Shuttle Challenger launched for the 10th time, beginning mission STS-51-L. Space shuttles had already successfully completed 24 missions, and no American spacecraft had ever failed to reach orbit during an official mission. On this mission, the Challenger was carrying a satellite for the Tracking and Data Relay Satellites system, which was to be deployed in orbit. The crew included Ronald McNair, who had already been the second African-American in space, and Ellison Onizuka, who had already been the first Asian-American astronaut in space. But the highlight of the mission was to be the "NASA Teacher in Space Project," in which a civilian teacher would give teaching lessons to his or her class while onboard the space shuttle. The winner of the competition was Christa McAuliffe, a high school teacher in Concord, New Hampshire, who wrote a winning essay and had to undergo a year of astronaut training before that fateful day. That morning, many spectators came to the Kennedy Space Center to watch the launch. Several news networks were carrying live broadcasts of the launch, including live shots of McAuliffe's parents as they watched the Challenger liftoff. Mission Control's transmissions to the Challenger were being blared over loudspeakers to give spectators a play-by-play of the shuttle's ascent. Ascent seemed to be going normally during the first minute, but about 75 seconds into the ascent, a plastic O-ring used to seal a joint in one of the solid rocket boosters failed, causing a breach of hot gas. That gas spread to the other rocket booster and the external fuel tank, causing an explosion. When the spectators saw the explosion, many of them started cheering, unaware of what was really happening. But Mission Control quickly announced that there had been some sort of problem, and the crowd became confused and then panicky as the space shuttle, fuel tank and rocket boosters all broke apart and flew in opposite directions. Some cameras fixed on the falling debris as it fell to the ocean, while others stayed focused on McAuliffe's parents. The entire crew was killed in the explosion, and investigations concluded that they may have survived until crashing into the ocean. After the Challenger disaster, the space shuttles were grounded for about two years, and a commission issued findings that would be used in an effort to prevent similar tragedies. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Space Shuttle Challenger Disaster: The History and Legacy of NASA's Most Notorious Tragedy Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Colin Fluxman Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 05-04-17 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: In the decades after the Apollo program, American space shuttles flew over 130 missions and successfully completed over 98 percent of them, but unfortunately, the two most famous missions were the ones that ended tragically aboard the Challenger and Columbia. The Space Shuttle Challenger was the most heavily used space shuttle in the three years it was operational, carrying the first minority astronaut and woman astronaut into space. Challenger was also the first space shuttle to complete a landing at night. On the morning of January 28, 1986, the Space Shuttle Challenger launched for the 10th time, beginning mission STS-51-L. Space shuttles had already successfully completed 24 missions, and no American spacecraft had ever failed to reach orbit during an official mission. On this mission, the Challenger was carrying a satellite for the Tracking and Data Relay Satellites system, which was to be deployed in orbit. The crew included Ronald McNair, who had already been the second African-American in space, and Ellison Onizuka, who had already been the first Asian-American astronaut in space. But the highlight of the mission was to be the "NASA Teacher in Space Project," in which a civilian teacher would give teaching lessons to his or her class while onboard the space shuttle. The winner of the competition was Christa McAuliffe, a high school teacher in Concord, New Hampshire, who wrote a winning essay and had to undergo a year of astronaut training before that fateful day. That morning, many spectators came to the Kennedy Space Center to watch the launch. Several news networks were carrying live broadcasts of the launch, including live shots of McAuliffe's parents as they watched the Challenger liftoff. Mission Control's transmissions to the Challenger were being blared over loudspeakers to give spectators a play-by-play of the shuttle's ascent. Ascent seemed to be going normally during the first minute, but about 75 seconds into the ascent, a plastic O-ring used to seal a joint in one of the solid rocket boosters failed, causing a breach of hot gas. That gas spread to the other rocket booster and the external fuel tank, causing an explosion. When the spectators saw the explosion, many of them started cheering, unaware of what was really happening. But Mission Control quickly announced that there had been some sort of problem, and the crowd became confused and then panicky as the space shuttle, fuel tank and rocket boosters all broke apart and flew in opposite directions. Some cameras fixed on the falling debris as it fell to the ocean, while others stayed focused on McAuliffe's parents. The entire crew was killed in the explosion, and investigations concluded that they may have survived until crashing into the ocean. After the Challenger disaster, the space shuttles were grounded for about two years, and a commission issued findings that would be used in an effort to prevent similar tragedies. Members Reviews: All you want to know about the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster The book the Space Shuttle Challenger Disaster: The History and Legacy of NASA's Most Notorious Tragedy was very informative. This book includes a short biography of each of the Shuttle Challenger Astronauts and a briefer biography of the members of the Rogers Commission. Before I finished the book I wanted to say that Dr. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Sowing-Crisis-Audiobook/B0039TMBCE Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sowing Crisis Subtitle: The Cold War and American Dominance in the Middle East Author: Rashid Khalidi Narrator: Ray Grover Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 02-24-10 Publisher: Caravan Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 29 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: To understand the momentous events that have occurred in the Middle East over the last two decadesincluding two Gulf wars, the occupation of Iraq, and the rise of terrorismwe must understand the crucial interplay of cold war superpowers there from 1945 to 1990. Khalidi presents the compelling case that U.S. and Soviet intervention in the region deeply exacerbated civil wars and provoked the breakdown of fragile democracies, and continues to this day to shape global conflict in the Middle East. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Rashid Khalidi) Wed, 24 Feb 2010 16:42:01 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Sowing-Crisis-Audiobook/B0039TMBCE thebookvoice.com 09:25:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sowing Crisis Subtitle: The Cold War and American Dominance in the Middle East Author: Rashid Khalidi Narrator: Ray Grover Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 02-24-10 Publisher: Caravan Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 29 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: To understand the momentous events that have occurred in the Middle East over the last two decadesincluding two Gulf wars, the occupation of Iraq, and the rise of terrorismwe must understand the crucial interplay of cold war superpowers there from 1945 to 1990. Khalidi presents the compelling case that U.S. and Soviet intervention in the region deeply exacerbated civil wars and provoked the breakdown of fragile democracies, and continues to this day to shape global conflict in the Middle East. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sowing Crisis Subtitle: The Cold War and American Dominance in the Middle East Author: Rashid Khalidi Narrator: Ray Grover Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 02-24-10 Publisher: Caravan Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 29 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: To understand the momentous events that have occurred in the Middle East over the last two decadesincluding two Gulf wars, the occupation of Iraq, and the rise of terrorismwe must understand the crucial interplay of cold war superpowers there from 1945 to 1990. Khalidi presents the compelling case that U.S. and Soviet intervention in the region deeply exacerbated civil wars and provoked the breakdown of fragile democracies, and continues to this day to shape global conflict in the Middle East. Members Reviews: detailed chronology and analysis of post-1945 ME a detailed chronology and analysis of post-1945 Middle East. ...fair and objective, a good read May need to be updated Strange to say a book of history concerning the Cold War would need updating, but it really shows that Sowing Crisis was written during the Bush years and prior to the Arab Spring. Many references to the 'present' no longer hold in 2013. Otherwise, the analysis and research is well worth considering, although very little will truly be new to anyone with a basic understanding of 20th century dynamics in the Middle East. This book will be more informative for the newcomer. I preferred Khalidi's other woks, particularly The Iron Cage. My biggest complaint with the audio book is that the narrator should have been coached on pronunciations for various Arab and Israeli names. Every time he says 'Nasser' or 'Begin' is cringe-worthy. Otherwise, a competent reading. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Beyond-Valor-Audiobook/B006GTX26S Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Beyond Valor Subtitle: World War II's Ranger and Airborne Veterans Reveal the Heart of Combat Author: Patrick K. O'Donnell Narrator: Scott Brick Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 12-07-11 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 274 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Previous books have promised to describe the combat experience of the World War II GI, but there has never been a book like Patrick O'Donnell's Beyond Valor. Here is the first combat history of the war in Europe in the words of the men themselves, and perhaps the most honest and brutal account of combat possible. For more than 50 years the individual stories that make up this narrative - shockingly frank reflections of sacrifice and courage - have been bottled up, buried, or circulated privately. Now, nearing the ends of their lives, our WW II soldiers have at last unburdened themselves. Beyond Valor recaptures their hidden history. A pioneering oral historian, Patrick O'Donnell used his award-winning website, The Drop Zone, to solicit oral- and "e-histories" from individual soldiers. Gradually, working from within the community, O'Donnell convinced some of the war's most battle-hardened soldiers to tell their stories. The result is WW II seen through the eyes of the men who saw the most intense of its action. O'Donnell focuses on the elite units of the war - the Rangers, Airborne, and 1st Special Service Force - troops that spearheaded the most dangerous operations and often made the difference between victory and defeat. From more than 650 interviews O'Donnell has chosen oral- and e-histories that form a seamless story line, a pointillistic history of the war in Europe from the first parachute drops in North Africa through the final battles in Germany and the long trip home. It is the story of the war not discussed in polite company. O'Donnell presents the wreckage of entire battalions nearly annihilated, invisible personal scars, and hauntingrevelations of wartime atrocities. But more important are the men who recount lives risked without hesitation for comrades and cause, and those who did not return: the friends who died in their arms. Their stories remind all of us that victory came only at the highest price. Remembering the infamous cliffs at Pointe-du-Hoc, bloody Omaha Beach, the bitter fighting at the Battle of the Bulge, and Hill 400 in the Hurtgen Forest, the soldiers reveal war as seen, heard, and smelled by the GIs on the front line. Also included is the unique story of the 555th Parachute Infantry Battalion, and the trailblazing African-American "Experimental" Test Platoon that had to fight its own battle behind the lines. Critic Reviews: "The pioneering oral historian Patrick K. O'Donnell has done a wonderful job of making the experiences of America's elite troops come alive again in Beyond Valor. These riveting oral and e-mail accounts by glidermen and rangers and paratroopers are reminiscent of such books by Stephen E. Ambrose as D-Day and Citizen Soldiers. (Douglas Brinkley director of the Eisenhower Center and Professor of History at the University of New Orleans) "[A] fresh, personal, and revealing look into the past." (Library Journal) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Patrick K. O'Donnell) Wed, 07 Dec 2011 16:33:48 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Beyond-Valor-Audiobook/B006GTX26S thebookvoice.com 13:50:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Beyond Valor Subtitle: World War II's Ranger and Airborne Veterans Reveal the Heart of Combat Author: Patrick K. O'Donnell Narrator: Scott Brick Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 12-07-11 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 274 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Previous books have promised to describe the combat experience of the World War II GI, but there has never been a book like Patrick O'Donnell's Beyond Valor. Here is the first combat history of the war in Europe in the words of the men themselves, and perhaps the most honest and brutal account of combat possible. For more than 50 years the individual stories that make up this narrative - shockingly frank reflections of sacrifice and courage - have been bottled up, buried, or circulated privately. Now, nearing the ends of their lives, our WW II soldiers have at last unburdened themselves. Beyond Valor recaptures their hidden history. A pioneering oral historian, Patrick O'Donnell used his award-winning website, The Drop Zone, to solicit oral- and "e-histories" from individual soldiers. Gradually, working from within the community, O'Donnell convinced some of the war's most battle-hardened soldiers to tell their stories. The result is WW II seen through the eyes of the men who saw the most intense of its action. O'Donnell focuses on the elite units of the war - the Rangers, Airborne, and 1st Special Service Force - troops that spearheaded the most dangerous operations and often made the difference between victory and defeat. From more than 650 interviews O'Donnell has chosen oral- and e-histories that form a seamless story line, a pointillistic history of the war in Europe from the first parachute drops in North Africa through the final battles in Germany and the long trip home. It is the story of the war not discussed in polite company. O'Donnell presents the wreckage of entire battalions nearly annihilated, invisible personal scars, and hauntingrevelations of wartime atrocities. But more important are the men who recount lives risked without hesitation for comrades and cause, and those who did not return: the friends who died in their arms. Their stories remind all of us that victory came only at the highest price. Remembering the infamous cliffs at Pointe-du-Hoc, bloody Omaha Beach, the bitter fighting at the Battle of the Bulge, and Hill 400 in the Hurtgen Forest, the soldiers reveal war as seen, heard, and smelled by the GIs on the front line. Also included is the unique story of the 555th Parachute Infantry Battalion, and the trailblazing African-American "Experimental" Test Platoon that had to fight its own battle behind the lines. Critic Reviews: "The pioneering oral historian Patrick K. O'Donnell has done a wonderful job of making the experiences of America's elite troops come alive again in Beyond Valor. These riveting oral and e-mail accounts by glidermen and rangers and paratroopers are reminiscent of such books by Stephen E. Ambrose as D-Day and Citizen Soldiers. (Douglas Brinkley director of the Eisenhower Center and Professor of History at the University of New Orleans) "[A] fresh, personal, and revealing look into the past." (Library Journal) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Beyond Valor Subtitle: World War II's Ranger and Airborne Veterans Reveal the Heart of Combat Author: Patrick K. O'Donnell Narrator: Scott Brick Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 12-07-11 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 274 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Previous books have promised to describe the combat experience of the World War II GI, but there has never been a book like Patrick O'Donnell's Beyond Valor. Here is the first combat history of the war in Europe in the words of the men themselves, and perhaps the most honest and brutal account of combat possible. For more than 50 years the individual stories that make up this narrative - shockingly frank reflections of sacrifice and courage - have been bottled up, buried, or circulated privately. Now, nearing the ends of their lives, our WW II soldiers have at last unburdened themselves. Beyond Valor recaptures their hidden history. A pioneering oral historian, Patrick O'Donnell used his award-winning website, The Drop Zone, to solicit oral- and "e-histories" from individual soldiers. Gradually, working from within the community, O'Donnell convinced some of the war's most battle-hardened soldiers to tell their stories. The result is WW II seen through the eyes of the men who saw the most intense of its action. O'Donnell focuses on the elite units of the war - the Rangers, Airborne, and 1st Special Service Force - troops that spearheaded the most dangerous operations and often made the difference between victory and defeat. From more than 650 interviews O'Donnell has chosen oral- and e-histories that form a seamless story line, a pointillistic history of the war in Europe from the first parachute drops in North Africa through the final battles in Germany and the long trip home. It is the story of the war not discussed in polite company. O'Donnell presents the wreckage of entire battalions nearly annihilated, invisible personal scars, and hauntingrevelations of wartime atrocities. But more important are the men who recount lives risked without hesitation for comrades and cause, and those who did not return: the friends who died in their arms. Their stories remind all of us that victory came only at the highest price. Remembering the infamous cliffs at Pointe-du-Hoc, bloody Omaha Beach, the bitter fighting at the Battle of the Bulge, and Hill 400 in the Hurtgen Forest, the soldiers reveal war as seen, heard, and smelled by the GIs on the front line. Also included is the unique story of the 555th Parachute Infantry Battalion, and the trailblazing African-American "Experimental" Test Platoon that had to fight its own battle behind the lines. Critic Reviews: "The pioneering oral historian Patrick K. O'Donnell has done a wonderful job of making the experiences of America's elite troops come alive again in Beyond Valor. These riveting oral and e-mail accounts by glidermen and rangers and paratroopers are reminiscent of such books by Stephen E. Ambrose as D-Day and Citizen Soldiers. (Douglas Brinkley director of the Eisenhower Center and Professor of History at the University of New Orleans) "[A] fresh, personal, and revealing look into the past." (Library Journal) Members Reviews: Can't get enough. I can't get enough of the stories of these brave men. It amazes me to think of what they did for America, Europe and the free world. As usual another good narration by Scott Brick. I enjoyed this book almost as much as Band of Brothers by Stephen Ambrose. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Showtime-Audiobook/B00II9JO5M Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Showtime Subtitle: Magic, Kareem, Riley, and the Los Angeles Lakers Dynasty of the 1980s Author: Jeff Pearlman Narrator: Malcolm Hillgartner Format: Unabridged Length: 18 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 03-04-14 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 152 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: The New York Times best-selling author of Sweetness delivers the first all-encompassing account of the 1980s Los Angeles Lakers, one of professional sports most-revered - and dominant - dynasties. The Los Angeles Lakers of the 1980s personified the flamboyance and excess of the decade over which they reigned. Beginning with the arrival of Earvin Magic Johnson as the number-one overall pick of the 1979 draft, the Lakers played basketball with gusto and pizzazz, unleashing their famed Showtime run-and-gun style on a league unprepared for their speed and ferocity - and became the most captivating show in sports and, arguably, in all-around American entertainment. The Lakers roster overflowed with exciting all-star-caliber players, including center Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and they were led by the incomparable Pat Riley, known for his slicked-back hair, his Armani suits, and his arrogant strut. Hollywoods biggest celebrities lined the court and gorgeous women flocked to the arena. Best of all, the team was a winner. Between 1980 and 1991, the Lakers played in an unmatched nine NBA championship series, capturing five of them. Best-selling sportswriter Jeff Pearlman draws from almost 300 interviews to take the first full measure of the Lakers epic Showtime era. A dazzling account of one of Americas greatest sports sagas, Showtime is packed with indelible characters, vicious rivalries, and jaw-dropping, behind-the-scenes stories of the players decadent Hollywood lifestyles. From the Showtime eras remarkable rise to its tragic end - marked by Magic Johnsons 1991 announcement that he had contracted HIV - Showtime is a gripping narrative of sports, celebrity, and 1980s-style excess. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jeff Pearlman) Tue, 04 Mar 2014 23:28:57 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Showtime-Audiobook/B00II9JO5M thebookvoice.com 18:36:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Showtime Subtitle: Magic, Kareem, Riley, and the Los Angeles Lakers Dynasty of the 1980s Author: Jeff Pearlman Narrator: Malcolm Hillgartner Format: Unabridged Length: 18 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 03-04-14 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 152 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: The New York Times best-selling author of Sweetness delivers the first all-encompassing account of the 1980s Los Angeles Lakers, one of professional sports most-revered - and dominant - dynasties. The Los Angeles Lakers of the 1980s personified the flamboyance and excess of the decade over which they reigned. Beginning with the arrival of Earvin Magic Johnson as the number-one overall pick of the 1979 draft, the Lakers played basketball with gusto and pizzazz, unleashing their famed Showtime run-and-gun style on a league unprepared for their speed and ferocity - and became the most captivating show in sports and, arguably, in all-around American entertainment. The Lakers roster overflowed with exciting all-star-caliber players, including center Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and they were led by the incomparable Pat Riley, known for his slicked-back hair, his Armani suits, and his arrogant strut. Hollywoods biggest celebrities lined the court and gorgeous women flocked to the arena. Best of all, the team was a winner. Between 1980 and 1991, the Lakers played in an unmatched nine NBA championship series, capturing five of them. Best-selling sportswriter Jeff Pearlman draws from almost 300 interviews to take the first full measure of the Lakers epic Showtime era. A dazzling account of one of Americas greatest sports sagas, Showtime is packed with indelible characters, vicious rivalries, and jaw-dropping, behind-the-scenes stories of the players decadent Hollywood lifestyles. From the Showtime eras remarkable rise to its tragic end - marked by Magic Johnsons 1991 announcement that he had contracted HIV - Showtime is a gripping narrative of sports, celebrity, and 1980s-style excess. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Showtime Subtitle: Magic, Kareem, Riley, and the Los Angeles Lakers Dynasty of the 1980s Author: Jeff Pearlman Narrator: Malcolm Hillgartner Format: Unabridged Length: 18 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 03-04-14 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 152 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: The New York Times best-selling author of Sweetness delivers the first all-encompassing account of the 1980s Los Angeles Lakers, one of professional sports most-revered - and dominant - dynasties. The Los Angeles Lakers of the 1980s personified the flamboyance and excess of the decade over which they reigned. Beginning with the arrival of Earvin Magic Johnson as the number-one overall pick of the 1979 draft, the Lakers played basketball with gusto and pizzazz, unleashing their famed Showtime run-and-gun style on a league unprepared for their speed and ferocity - and became the most captivating show in sports and, arguably, in all-around American entertainment. The Lakers roster overflowed with exciting all-star-caliber players, including center Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and they were led by the incomparable Pat Riley, known for his slicked-back hair, his Armani suits, and his arrogant strut. Hollywoods biggest celebrities lined the court and gorgeous women flocked to the arena. Best of all, the team was a winner. Between 1980 and 1991, the Lakers played in an unmatched nine NBA championship series, capturing five of them. Best-selling sportswriter Jeff Pearlman draws from almost 300 interviews to take the first full measure of the Lakers epic Showtime era. A dazzling account of one of Americas greatest sports sagas, Showtime is packed with indelible characters, vicious rivalries, and jaw-dropping, behind-the-scenes stories of the players decadent Hollywood lifestyles. From the Showtime eras remarkable rise to its tragic end - marked by Magic Johnsons 1991 announcement that he had contracted HIV - Showtime is a gripping narrative of sports, celebrity, and 1980s-style excess. Members Reviews: Best performance of an audio book I have heard. Great book and an excellent performance. The rise and fall of Showtime. Lonzo will bring us back! Great book Pearlman is a master storyteller of the exploits by legendary sports stars and teams. This is one of his best works. Best Lakers Book Best Book of all time simply just amazing book about the Lakers if ur a fan of Basketball Must Read absoutely Solid Work From Jeff Perlman Yet Again A well told, well paced story of the Lakers dynasty. Plus, Malcolm Hillgartner's mystifying Magic Johnson and Vlade Divac voices. love lakers all the things i probably knew but didn't want to know.. I have lost my innocence... https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/D-Day-in-the-Pacific-Audiobook/B00EPL5TH4 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: D-Day in the Pacific Subtitle: The Battle of Saipan Author: Harold J. Goldberg Narrator: Gary D. MacFadden Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 08-23-13 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 19 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: In June 1944, the attention of the nation was riveted on the events unfolding in France. But in the Pacific, the Battle of Saipan was of extreme strategic importance. D-Day in the Pacific: The Battle of Saipan is a gripping account of one of the most dramatic engagements of World War II. The conquest of Saipan and the neighboring island of Tinian was a turning point in the war in the Pacific, making the American victory against Japan inevitable. Until this battle, the Japanese continued to believe that success remained a possibility. While Japan had suffered serious setbacks as early as the Battle of Midway in 1942, Saipan was part of its inner defense line, and victory was essential. Thus, the American victory at Saipan forced Japan to begin considering the possibility of defeat. For the Americans, the capture of Saipan meant secure air bases for the new B-29s - now within striking distance of Japanese cities, including Tokyo. Critic Reviews: "Using recent interviews he conducted with extant US veterans, Goldberg skillfully develops the soldiers' view of the battle for Saipan in an engaging, clearly written and interesting volume that should be recommended to all students studying the Pacific war." ( The Journal of Military History) "The bloody seizure of Saipan by US amphibious forces in 1944 spelled certain doom for Imperial Japan. Harold Goldberg's riveting story of this conflict brings the dead back to life by blending rigorous research with dramatic narratives by hundreds of survivors. He has written a superb account of a pivotal, little-known, and heart-breaking battle." (Col. Joseph H. Alexander, USMC (ret.), author of Storm Landings: Epic Amphibious Battles in the Central Pacific) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Harold J. Goldberg) Fri, 23 Aug 2013 09:33:31 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/D-Day-in-the-Pacific-Audiobook/B00EPL5TH4 thebookvoice.com 10:34:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: D-Day in the Pacific Subtitle: The Battle of Saipan Author: Harold J. Goldberg Narrator: Gary D. MacFadden Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 08-23-13 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 19 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: In June 1944, the attention of the nation was riveted on the events unfolding in France. But in the Pacific, the Battle of Saipan was of extreme strategic importance. D-Day in the Pacific: The Battle of Saipan is a gripping account of one of the most dramatic engagements of World War II. The conquest of Saipan and the neighboring island of Tinian was a turning point in the war in the Pacific, making the American victory against Japan inevitable. Until this battle, the Japanese continued to believe that success remained a possibility. While Japan had suffered serious setbacks as early as the Battle of Midway in 1942, Saipan was part of its inner defense line, and victory was essential. Thus, the American victory at Saipan forced Japan to begin considering the possibility of defeat. For the Americans, the capture of Saipan meant secure air bases for the new B-29s - now within striking distance of Japanese cities, including Tokyo. Critic Reviews: "Using recent interviews he conducted with extant US veterans, Goldberg skillfully develops the soldiers' view of the battle for Saipan in an engaging, clearly written and interesting volume that should be recommended to all students studying the Pacific war." ( The Journal of Military History) "The bloody seizure of Saipan by US amphibious forces in 1944 spelled certain doom for Imperial Japan. Harold Goldberg's riveting story of this conflict brings the dead back to life by blending rigorous research with dramatic narratives by hundreds of survivors. He has written a superb account of a pivotal, little-known, and heart-breaking battle." (Col. Joseph H. Alexander, USMC (ret.), author of Storm Landings: Epic Amphibious Battles in the Central Pacific) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: D-Day in the Pacific Subtitle: The Battle of Saipan Author: Harold J. Goldberg Narrator: Gary D. MacFadden Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 08-23-13 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 19 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: In June 1944, the attention of the nation was riveted on the events unfolding in France. But in the Pacific, the Battle of Saipan was of extreme strategic importance. D-Day in the Pacific: The Battle of Saipan is a gripping account of one of the most dramatic engagements of World War II. The conquest of Saipan and the neighboring island of Tinian was a turning point in the war in the Pacific, making the American victory against Japan inevitable. Until this battle, the Japanese continued to believe that success remained a possibility. While Japan had suffered serious setbacks as early as the Battle of Midway in 1942, Saipan was part of its inner defense line, and victory was essential. Thus, the American victory at Saipan forced Japan to begin considering the possibility of defeat. For the Americans, the capture of Saipan meant secure air bases for the new B-29s - now within striking distance of Japanese cities, including Tokyo. Critic Reviews: "Using recent interviews he conducted with extant US veterans, Goldberg skillfully develops the soldiers' view of the battle for Saipan in an engaging, clearly written and interesting volume that should be recommended to all students studying the Pacific war." ( The Journal of Military History) "The bloody seizure of Saipan by US amphibious forces in 1944 spelled certain doom for Imperial Japan. Harold Goldberg's riveting story of this conflict brings the dead back to life by blending rigorous research with dramatic narratives by hundreds of survivors. He has written a superb account of a pivotal, little-known, and heart-breaking battle." (Col. Joseph H. Alexander, USMC (ret.), author of Storm Landings: Epic Amphibious Battles in the Central Pacific) Members Reviews: Written like an amateur's account of his battle What would have made D-Day in the Pacific better? The book was written in a way that made it seem like an amateur pulled together some notes on a battle he took part in. The author seemed to have a grudge against Howlin Mad Smith and perhaps that is justified. But the author spent too much time on this fact and not enough giving context to the actions of the heroes on the field. Has D-Day in the Pacific turned you off from other books in this genre? No Would you be willing to try another one of Gary D. MacFaddens performances? No - - there is no excuse for not knowing how to pronounce nautical terms like boatswain's mate - - it is pronounced BO-sun - not Boat Swane. Islands in several island chains were also mis-pronounced. The author also seemed like he was just reading the book (for the first time) - part of this was due to the way it was written, but some of it was just a bad performance. If you could play editor, what scene or scenes would you have cut from D-Day in the Pacific? I WOULD HAVE SPENT LESS TIME ON THE INDICTMENT OF GENERAL H.M. SMITH Great history!!!! What those men went through UNIMAGINABLE COURAGE IN THE FACE OF A DETERMINED ENEMY....I COULD NOT DO WHAT THEY DID Extraordinary Insight The Battle of Saipan The appendices regarding Marine Lt. General Holland "Howlin' Mad" Smith and Army Major General Ralph Smith is worth the price of the book alone. Extremely interesting book. It contains combat stories as well as general military history. Very good coverage of the battle of Saipan This is a very good account of the battle. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Roswell-Area-51-Audiobook/B0711YJXDY Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Roswell & Area 51 Subtitle: The History and Mystery of the Two Most Famous UFO Conspiracy Sites in America Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: David Zarbock Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 05-25-17 Publisher: Charles River Editors Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: The essence of the event commonly known as the Roswell Crash is that someone saw something in the sky during the summer of 1947. Days later someone else found some odd foil, paper, and wood on the grounds of a ranch in the New Mexico desert nearly a hundred miles from Roswell. A day or two after that, the debris was taken to a military airbase in Roswell, New Mexico, where it remained overnight before the military flew it to another airbase in Ohio. The story of the Roswell Crash tends to focus on New Mexico, not on the traveling debris found on the ground. Ironically, the Roswell Crash never happened in Roswell. That's not to say there was no 1947 crash. Something did appear on the ground that appeared to have come from the sky - but it wasn't found anywhere near Roswell. Part of what was found was eventually moved to the airbase in Roswell where it remained overnight, inspiring the name the Roswell Crash. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Charles River Editors) Thu, 25 May 2017 06:17:47 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Roswell-Area-51-Audiobook/B0711YJXDY thebookvoice.com 02:31:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Roswell & Area 51 Subtitle: The History and Mystery of the Two Most Famous UFO Conspiracy Sites in America Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: David Zarbock Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 05-25-17 Publisher: Charles River Editors Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: The essence of the event commonly known as the Roswell Crash is that someone saw something in the sky during the summer of 1947. Days later someone else found some odd foil, paper, and wood on the grounds of a ranch in the New Mexico desert nearly a hundred miles from Roswell. A day or two after that, the debris was taken to a military airbase in Roswell, New Mexico, where it remained overnight before the military flew it to another airbase in Ohio. The story of the Roswell Crash tends to focus on New Mexico, not on the traveling debris found on the ground. Ironically, the Roswell Crash never happened in Roswell. That's not to say there was no 1947 crash. Something did appear on the ground that appeared to have come from the sky - but it wasn't found anywhere near Roswell. Part of what was found was eventually moved to the airbase in Roswell where it remained overnight, inspiring the name the Roswell Crash. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Roswell & Area 51 Subtitle: The History and Mystery of the Two Most Famous UFO Conspiracy Sites in America Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: David Zarbock Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 05-25-17 Publisher: Charles River Editors Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: The essence of the event commonly known as the Roswell Crash is that someone saw something in the sky during the summer of 1947. Days later someone else found some odd foil, paper, and wood on the grounds of a ranch in the New Mexico desert nearly a hundred miles from Roswell. A day or two after that, the debris was taken to a military airbase in Roswell, New Mexico, where it remained overnight before the military flew it to another airbase in Ohio. The story of the Roswell Crash tends to focus on New Mexico, not on the traveling debris found on the ground. Ironically, the Roswell Crash never happened in Roswell. That's not to say there was no 1947 crash. Something did appear on the ground that appeared to have come from the sky - but it wasn't found anywhere near Roswell. Part of what was found was eventually moved to the airbase in Roswell where it remained overnight, inspiring the name the Roswell Crash. Members Reviews: These are two of the most famous conspiracy theories in ... These are two of the most famous conspiracy theories in American history, and it's looked at in a fairly straightforward, objective manner, laying out the theories and the likeliest explanations. Not so hot Dry read a lot of facts in a short read. I do not doubt that every word in this book is spot on. It is just dry hard facts. Interesting read Interesting facts, some repetition could have been avoided with an edit. Four Stars great infomative https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Where-the-Jews-Arent-Audiobook/B071GM26FY Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Where the Jews Aren't Subtitle: The Sad and Absurd Story of Birobidzhan, Russia's Jewish Autonomous Region Author: Masha Gessen Narrator: Christina Delaine Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 06-13-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: In 1929, the Soviet government set aside a sparsely populated area in the Soviet Far East for settlement by Jews. The place was called Birobidzhan. The idea of an autonomous Jewish region was championed by Jewish Communists, Yiddishists, and intellectuals, who envisioned a haven of post-oppression Jewish culture. By the mid-1930s tens of thousands of Soviet Jews, as well as about a thousand Jews from abroad, had moved there. The state-building ended quickly, in the late 1930s, with arrests and purges instigated by Stalin. But after the Second World War, Birobidzhan received another influx of Jews - those who had been dispossessed by the war. In the late 1940s a second wave of arrests and imprisonments swept through the area, traumatizing Birobidzhan's Jews into silence and effectively shutting down most of the Jewish cultural enterprises that had been created. Where the Jews Aren't is a haunting account of the dream of Birobidzhan - and how it became the cracked and crooked mirror in which we can see the true story of the Jews in 20th-century Russia. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Masha Gessen) Tue, 13 Jun 2017 06:20:31 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Where-the-Jews-Arent-Audiobook/B071GM26FY thebookvoice.com 05:52:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Where the Jews Aren't Subtitle: The Sad and Absurd Story of Birobidzhan, Russia's Jewish Autonomous Region Author: Masha Gessen Narrator: Christina Delaine Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 06-13-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: In 1929, the Soviet government set aside a sparsely populated area in the Soviet Far East for settlement by Jews. The place was called Birobidzhan. The idea of an autonomous Jewish region was championed by Jewish Communists, Yiddishists, and intellectuals, who envisioned a haven of post-oppression Jewish culture. By the mid-1930s tens of thousands of Soviet Jews, as well as about a thousand Jews from abroad, had moved there. The state-building ended quickly, in the late 1930s, with arrests and purges instigated by Stalin. But after the Second World War, Birobidzhan received another influx of Jews - those who had been dispossessed by the war. In the late 1940s a second wave of arrests and imprisonments swept through the area, traumatizing Birobidzhan's Jews into silence and effectively shutting down most of the Jewish cultural enterprises that had been created. Where the Jews Aren't is a haunting account of the dream of Birobidzhan - and how it became the cracked and crooked mirror in which we can see the true story of the Jews in 20th-century Russia. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Where the Jews Aren't Subtitle: The Sad and Absurd Story of Birobidzhan, Russia's Jewish Autonomous Region Author: Masha Gessen Narrator: Christina Delaine Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 06-13-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: In 1929, the Soviet government set aside a sparsely populated area in the Soviet Far East for settlement by Jews. The place was called Birobidzhan. The idea of an autonomous Jewish region was championed by Jewish Communists, Yiddishists, and intellectuals, who envisioned a haven of post-oppression Jewish culture. By the mid-1930s tens of thousands of Soviet Jews, as well as about a thousand Jews from abroad, had moved there. The state-building ended quickly, in the late 1930s, with arrests and purges instigated by Stalin. But after the Second World War, Birobidzhan received another influx of Jews - those who had been dispossessed by the war. In the late 1940s a second wave of arrests and imprisonments swept through the area, traumatizing Birobidzhan's Jews into silence and effectively shutting down most of the Jewish cultural enterprises that had been created. Where the Jews Aren't is a haunting account of the dream of Birobidzhan - and how it became the cracked and crooked mirror in which we can see the true story of the Jews in 20th-century Russia. Members Reviews: Gripping! A grim, and well-written account of the rarely-told history of Jews in the Soviet Union, with remarkable insights into the conflicting ideas and lives, of Jews who remained in the USSR long after many of our ancestors left for the west. Worth the read - fascinating hidden story Masha Gessen drew me in with her personal story - the rest was fascinating, informative, and important to know about! Fantastic Very well written. Took a long time to read, but well worth it. Gessen is a master historian, adept at summarizing vast sums of information, while also using many emotionally charged anecdotes. good research, hadn't studied anything about this subject Interesting, good research, hadn't studied anything about this subject. Four Stars Given as gift, well received https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Burning-Shore-Audiobook/B00IREL3V6 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Burning Shore Subtitle: How Hitler's U-Boats Brought World War II to America Author: Ed Offley Narrator: Robertson Dean Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 03-25-14 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 64 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: On June 15, 1942, as thousands of vacationers lounged in the sun on Virginia Beach, a massive fireball erupted from a convoy of oil tankers steaming into Chesapeake Bay. By the next day, three ships lay at the bottom of the channel, victims of Lieutenant-Commander Horst Degen and his crew on the German submarine U-701. In The Burning Shore, acclaimed military reporter Ed Offley presents a thrilling account of Degen's rampage along the American coast and of US Lieutenant Harry J. Kane's quest to bring him down. Since the beginning of 1942, German U-boats had prowled the waters of the Atlantic, sinking merchant ships and threatening to sever the lifeline of supplies flowing from the United States to Great Britain. But when Kane and his crew spotted the silhouette of U-701 offshore that summer, the ensuing clash signaled a critical turning point in the Battle of the Atlantic - and the beginning of an unlikely friendship between the two rival commanders. A gripping tale of heroism and sacrifice, TheBurning Shore describes how a small band of mariners and aviators drove Hitler's wolf packs from America's home waters. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Ed Offley) Tue, 25 Mar 2014 19:16:38 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Burning-Shore-Audiobook/B00IREL3V6 thebookvoice.com 07:18:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Burning Shore Subtitle: How Hitler's U-Boats Brought World War II to America Author: Ed Offley Narrator: Robertson Dean Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 03-25-14 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 64 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: On June 15, 1942, as thousands of vacationers lounged in the sun on Virginia Beach, a massive fireball erupted from a convoy of oil tankers steaming into Chesapeake Bay. By the next day, three ships lay at the bottom of the channel, victims of Lieutenant-Commander Horst Degen and his crew on the German submarine U-701. In The Burning Shore, acclaimed military reporter Ed Offley presents a thrilling account of Degen's rampage along the American coast and of US Lieutenant Harry J. Kane's quest to bring him down. Since the beginning of 1942, German U-boats had prowled the waters of the Atlantic, sinking merchant ships and threatening to sever the lifeline of supplies flowing from the United States to Great Britain. But when Kane and his crew spotted the silhouette of U-701 offshore that summer, the ensuing clash signaled a critical turning point in the Battle of the Atlantic - and the beginning of an unlikely friendship between the two rival commanders. A gripping tale of heroism and sacrifice, TheBurning Shore describes how a small band of mariners and aviators drove Hitler's wolf packs from America's home waters. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Burning Shore Subtitle: How Hitler's U-Boats Brought World War II to America Author: Ed Offley Narrator: Robertson Dean Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 03-25-14 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 64 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: On June 15, 1942, as thousands of vacationers lounged in the sun on Virginia Beach, a massive fireball erupted from a convoy of oil tankers steaming into Chesapeake Bay. By the next day, three ships lay at the bottom of the channel, victims of Lieutenant-Commander Horst Degen and his crew on the German submarine U-701. In The Burning Shore, acclaimed military reporter Ed Offley presents a thrilling account of Degen's rampage along the American coast and of US Lieutenant Harry J. Kane's quest to bring him down. Since the beginning of 1942, German U-boats had prowled the waters of the Atlantic, sinking merchant ships and threatening to sever the lifeline of supplies flowing from the United States to Great Britain. But when Kane and his crew spotted the silhouette of U-701 offshore that summer, the ensuing clash signaled a critical turning point in the Battle of the Atlantic - and the beginning of an unlikely friendship between the two rival commanders. A gripping tale of heroism and sacrifice, TheBurning Shore describes how a small band of mariners and aviators drove Hitler's wolf packs from America's home waters. Members Reviews: Ugh, Perhaps a Second Listen is Required? I don't know about this one? Robertson Dean is one of my favorite narrators and he honestly was one of the factors that made me consider this book. For this subject matter, however, he didn't manage to improve the book at all. In fact, his deep voice made the listening heavy due to the writing style of the author. I struggled to get to the end of the book and have dabbled with the idea of returning it, but I have mixed emotions. There were some good parts that were interesting, but the author makes it read like a statistics lecture after each story or vignette when he lists out the exact amount of tonnage sunk for each sub and each merchant ship. It's not that he gave the information, but the manner in which it was delivered was simply robotic and very annoying. This is particularly disturbing because it overshadowed the human factor which is the most important point. I think I'll give this book one more listen to see if my opinion changes, but I couldn't in good conscious, recommend the book at this point. So, unless you specifically want a book about German subs, listen to The War Below by James Scott I assure you it will not disappoint. Fantastic! the narrator is superb and the story very engaging. if you're at all interested in World War II, the battle of the Atlantic, or submarines then this book is for you. The Burning Shore - WWII Atlantic Theater Story: This book is a good exploration of the war in the Atlantic. It explores the lessons learned, stubbornly, before the adoption of British methods to include the convoy method for the merchant marine to Great Britain. As always, it is amazing when people turn down help when everything else is not working. Reader: Good. Production: Very good. It was a good story After reading "Torpedo Junction" by Homer Hickam, I was hoping this book would have more "local" history of the outer banks and U-boat operations during the war. The overall story was good and it kept me interested, but I think I went into it with different expectations. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Becoming-King-Audiobook/B00AZ484GS Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Becoming King Subtitle: Martin Luther King, Jr. and the Making of a National Leader: Civil Rights and the Struggle for Black Equality in the Twentieth Century Author: Troy Jackson Narrator: Andrew L. Barnes Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 01-10-13 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: "The history books may write it Reverend King was born in Atlanta, and then came to Montgomery, but we feel that he was born in Montgomery in the struggle here, and now he is moving to Atlanta for bigger responsibilities." Member of Dexter Avenue Baptist Church, November 1959 Preacher - this simple term describes the 25-year-old PhD in theology who arrived in Montgomery, Alabama, to become the pastor of Dexter Avenue Baptist Church in 1954. His name was Martin Luther King, Jr., but where did this young minister come from? What did he believe, and what role would he play in the growing activism of the civil rights movement of the 1950s? In Becoming King: Martin Luther King Jr. and the Making of a National Leader, author Troy Jackson chronicles King's emergence and effectiveness as a civil rights leader by examining his relationship with the people of Montgomery, Alabama. Using the sharp lens of Montgomery's struggle for racial equality to investigate King's burgeoning leadership, Jackson explores King's ability to connect with the educated and the unlettered, professionals and the working class. In particular, Jackson highlights King's alliances with Jo Ann Robinson, a young English professor at Alabama State University; E. D. Nixon, a middle-aged Pullman porter and head of the local NAACP chapter; and Virginia Durr, a courageous white woman who bailed Rosa Parks out of jail after Parks refused to give up her bus seat to a white person. Jackson offers nuanced portrayals of King's relationships with these and other civil rights leaders in the community to illustrate King's development within the community. Drawing on countless interviews and archival sources, Jackson compares King's sermons and religious writings before, during, and after the Montgomery bus boycott. Jackson demonstrates how King's voice and message evolved during his time in Montgomery, reflecting the shared struggles, challenges, experiences, and hopes of the people with whom he worked. Many studies of the civil rights movement end analyses of Montgomery's struggle with the conclusion of the bus boycott and the establishment of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference. Jackson surveys King's uneasy post-boycott relations with E. D. Nixon and Rosa Parks, shedding new light on Parks's plight in Montgomery after the boycott and revealing the internal discord that threatened the movement's hard-won momentum. The controversies within the Montgomery Improvement Association compelled King to position himself as a national figure who could rise above the quarrels within the movement and focus on attaining its greater goals. Though the Montgomery struggle thrust King into the national spotlight, the local impact on the lives of blacks from all socioeconomic classes was minimal at the time. As the citizens of Montgomery awaited permanent change, King left the city, taking the lessons he learned there onto the national stage. In the crucible of Montgomery, Martin Luther King, Jr. was transformed from an inexperienced Baptist preacher into a civil rights leader of profound national importance Critic Reviews: "Jackson's storytelling skill and broad perspective make this a worthy addition to the literature of the U.S. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Troy Jackson) Thu, 10 Jan 2013 19:16:02 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Becoming-King-Audiobook/B00AZ484GS thebookvoice.com 09:50:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Becoming King Subtitle: Martin Luther King, Jr. and the Making of a National Leader: Civil Rights and the Struggle for Black Equality in the Twentieth Century Author: Troy Jackson Narrator: Andrew L. Barnes Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 01-10-13 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: "The history books may write it Reverend King was born in Atlanta, and then came to Montgomery, but we feel that he was born in Montgomery in the struggle here, and now he is moving to Atlanta for bigger responsibilities." Member of Dexter Avenue Baptist Church, November 1959 Preacher - this simple term describes the 25-year-old PhD in theology who arrived in Montgomery, Alabama, to become the pastor of Dexter Avenue Baptist Church in 1954. His name was Martin Luther King, Jr., but where did this young minister come from? What did he believe, and what role would he play in the growing activism of the civil rights movement of the 1950s? In Becoming King: Martin Luther King Jr. and the Making of a National Leader, author Troy Jackson chronicles King's emergence and effectiveness as a civil rights leader by examining his relationship with the people of Montgomery, Alabama. Using the sharp lens of Montgomery's struggle for racial equality to investigate King's burgeoning leadership, Jackson explores King's ability to connect with the educated and the unlettered, professionals and the working class. In particular, Jackson highlights King's alliances with Jo Ann Robinson, a young English professor at Alabama State University; E. D. Nixon, a middle-aged Pullman porter and head of the local NAACP chapter; and Virginia Durr, a courageous white woman who bailed Rosa Parks out of jail after Parks refused to give up her bus seat to a white person. Jackson offers nuanced portrayals of King's relationships with these and other civil rights leaders in the community to illustrate King's development within the community. Drawing on countless interviews and archival sources, Jackson compares King's sermons and religious writings before, during, and after the Montgomery bus boycott. Jackson demonstrates how King's voice and message evolved during his time in Montgomery, reflecting the shared struggles, challenges, experiences, and hopes of the people with whom he worked. Many studies of the civil rights movement end analyses of Montgomery's struggle with the conclusion of the bus boycott and the establishment of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference. Jackson surveys King's uneasy post-boycott relations with E. D. Nixon and Rosa Parks, shedding new light on Parks's plight in Montgomery after the boycott and revealing the internal discord that threatened the movement's hard-won momentum. The controversies within the Montgomery Improvement Association compelled King to position himself as a national figure who could rise above the quarrels within the movement and focus on attaining its greater goals. Though the Montgomery struggle thrust King into the national spotlight, the local impact on the lives of blacks from all socioeconomic classes was minimal at the time. As the citizens of Montgomery awaited permanent change, King left the city, taking the lessons he learned there onto the national stage. In the crucible of Montgomery, Martin Luther King, Jr. was transformed from an inexperienced Baptist preacher into a civil rights leader of profound national importance Critic Reviews: "Jackson's storytelling skill and broad perspective make this a worthy addition to the literature of the U.S. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Becoming King Subtitle: Martin Luther King, Jr. and the Making of a National Leader: Civil Rights and the Struggle for Black Equality in the Twentieth Century Author: Troy Jackson Narrator: Andrew L. Barnes Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 01-10-13 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: "The history books may write it Reverend King was born in Atlanta, and then came to Montgomery, but we feel that he was born in Montgomery in the struggle here, and now he is moving to Atlanta for bigger responsibilities." Member of Dexter Avenue Baptist Church, November 1959 Preacher - this simple term describes the 25-year-old PhD in theology who arrived in Montgomery, Alabama, to become the pastor of Dexter Avenue Baptist Church in 1954. His name was Martin Luther King, Jr., but where did this young minister come from? What did he believe, and what role would he play in the growing activism of the civil rights movement of the 1950s? In Becoming King: Martin Luther King Jr. and the Making of a National Leader, author Troy Jackson chronicles King's emergence and effectiveness as a civil rights leader by examining his relationship with the people of Montgomery, Alabama. Using the sharp lens of Montgomery's struggle for racial equality to investigate King's burgeoning leadership, Jackson explores King's ability to connect with the educated and the unlettered, professionals and the working class. In particular, Jackson highlights King's alliances with Jo Ann Robinson, a young English professor at Alabama State University; E. D. Nixon, a middle-aged Pullman porter and head of the local NAACP chapter; and Virginia Durr, a courageous white woman who bailed Rosa Parks out of jail after Parks refused to give up her bus seat to a white person. Jackson offers nuanced portrayals of King's relationships with these and other civil rights leaders in the community to illustrate King's development within the community. Drawing on countless interviews and archival sources, Jackson compares King's sermons and religious writings before, during, and after the Montgomery bus boycott. Jackson demonstrates how King's voice and message evolved during his time in Montgomery, reflecting the shared struggles, challenges, experiences, and hopes of the people with whom he worked. Many studies of the civil rights movement end analyses of Montgomery's struggle with the conclusion of the bus boycott and the establishment of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference. Jackson surveys King's uneasy post-boycott relations with E. D. Nixon and Rosa Parks, shedding new light on Parks's plight in Montgomery after the boycott and revealing the internal discord that threatened the movement's hard-won momentum. The controversies within the Montgomery Improvement Association compelled King to position himself as a national figure who could rise above the quarrels within the movement and focus on attaining its greater goals. Though the Montgomery struggle thrust King into the national spotlight, the local impact on the lives of blacks from all socioeconomic classes was minimal at the time. As the citizens of Montgomery awaited permanent change, King left the city, taking the lessons he learned there onto the national stage. In the crucible of Montgomery, Martin Luther King, Jr. was transformed from an inexperienced Baptist preacher into a civil rights leader of profound national importance Critic Reviews: "Jackson's storytelling skill and broad perspective make this a worthy addition to the literature of the U.S. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Luftwaffe-The-History-of-Nazi-Germanys-Air-Force-during-World-War-II-Audiobook/B00XZKTE7W Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Luftwaffe: The History of Nazi Germany's Air Force during World War II Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Michael Gilboe Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 05-21-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: The Third Reich's Luftwaffe began World War II with significant advantages over other European air forces, playing a critical role in the German war machine's swift, powerful advance. By war's end, however, the Luftwaffe had been decimated by combat losses and crippled by poor decisions at the highest levels of military decision-making, and it proved unable to challenge Allied air superiority despite a last-minute upsurge in German aircraft production. Given its unique strengths and distinctive weaknesses by the personal quirks of the men who developed it, the Luftwaffe initially overwhelmed the more conservative, outdated military aviation of other countries. Its leaders embraced such concepts as the dive-bomber, which proved both utterly devastating and extremely useful for supporting the sweeping, powerful movements of Blitzkrieg, while other martial establishments rejected dive-bombers as impractical or even impossible. Though the superb fighting qualities of highly trained and motivated German soldiers, and the Third Reich's technological superiority in tank and weapon design, also had crucial roles to play, the Luftwaffe represented the key element making the successes of all other branches possible. While the Luftwaffe enjoyed air superiority, the combat fortunes of the Third Reich continued to ride high. When control of the air passed decisively to the Allies, Germany's hopes of victory began accelerating into a spiral of defeat. The Luftwaffe: The History of Nazi Germany's Air Force during World War II looks at the role the German air force played during the war, from its origins to its near demise. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Charles River Editors) Thu, 21 May 2015 08:41:53 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Luftwaffe-The-History-of-Nazi-Germanys-Air-Force-during-World-War-II-Audiobook/B00XZKTE7W thebookvoice.com 01:55:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Luftwaffe: The History of Nazi Germany's Air Force during World War II Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Michael Gilboe Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 05-21-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: The Third Reich's Luftwaffe began World War II with significant advantages over other European air forces, playing a critical role in the German war machine's swift, powerful advance. By war's end, however, the Luftwaffe had been decimated by combat losses and crippled by poor decisions at the highest levels of military decision-making, and it proved unable to challenge Allied air superiority despite a last-minute upsurge in German aircraft production. Given its unique strengths and distinctive weaknesses by the personal quirks of the men who developed it, the Luftwaffe initially overwhelmed the more conservative, outdated military aviation of other countries. Its leaders embraced such concepts as the dive-bomber, which proved both utterly devastating and extremely useful for supporting the sweeping, powerful movements of Blitzkrieg, while other martial establishments rejected dive-bombers as impractical or even impossible. Though the superb fighting qualities of highly trained and motivated German soldiers, and the Third Reich's technological superiority in tank and weapon design, also had crucial roles to play, the Luftwaffe represented the key element making the successes of all other branches possible. While the Luftwaffe enjoyed air superiority, the combat fortunes of the Third Reich continued to ride high. When control of the air passed decisively to the Allies, Germany's hopes of victory began accelerating into a spiral of defeat. The Luftwaffe: The History of Nazi Germany's Air Force during World War II looks at the role the German air force played during the war, from its origins to its near demise. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Luftwaffe: The History of Nazi Germany's Air Force during World War II Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Michael Gilboe Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 05-21-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: The Third Reich's Luftwaffe began World War II with significant advantages over other European air forces, playing a critical role in the German war machine's swift, powerful advance. By war's end, however, the Luftwaffe had been decimated by combat losses and crippled by poor decisions at the highest levels of military decision-making, and it proved unable to challenge Allied air superiority despite a last-minute upsurge in German aircraft production. Given its unique strengths and distinctive weaknesses by the personal quirks of the men who developed it, the Luftwaffe initially overwhelmed the more conservative, outdated military aviation of other countries. Its leaders embraced such concepts as the dive-bomber, which proved both utterly devastating and extremely useful for supporting the sweeping, powerful movements of Blitzkrieg, while other martial establishments rejected dive-bombers as impractical or even impossible. Though the superb fighting qualities of highly trained and motivated German soldiers, and the Third Reich's technological superiority in tank and weapon design, also had crucial roles to play, the Luftwaffe represented the key element making the successes of all other branches possible. While the Luftwaffe enjoyed air superiority, the combat fortunes of the Third Reich continued to ride high. When control of the air passed decisively to the Allies, Germany's hopes of victory began accelerating into a spiral of defeat. The Luftwaffe: The History of Nazi Germany's Air Force during World War II looks at the role the German air force played during the war, from its origins to its near demise. Members Reviews: I've Never Heard So Many Mispronunciations Would you try another book from Charles River Editors and/or Michael Gilboe? Ive never heard so many mispronunciations of basic english words like "artillery". The slurring of german words like Lufthansa (Luft- SANSA?) is really unprofessional but more understandable at least. The reader needs a new profession, he just isn't cut out for reading words, this recording is simply awful. What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting? dont know, the terrible reader made me lose interest in the introduction What didnt you like about Michael Gilboes performance? He cant properly pronounce basic military and political vocabulary, he slurs a number of words, its distracting and unprofessional. Did The Luftwaffe: The History of Nazi Germany's Air Force during World War II inspire you to do anything? make sure I pronounce words properly Any additional comments? Lean English. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Day-of-Battle-Audiobook/B002V5H0Q4 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Day of Battle Subtitle: The War in Sicily and Italy, 1943-1944 Author: Rick Atkinson Narrator: Rick Atkinson Format: Abridged Length: 10 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 09-24-07 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 169 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: The Italian campaign's outcome was never certain; in fact, Roosevelt, Churchill, and their military advisers engaged in heated debate about whether an invasion of the so-called soft underbelly of Europe was even a good idea. But once under way, the commitment to liberate Italy from the Nazis never wavered, despite the agonizingly high price. The battles at Salerno, Anzio, and Monte Cassino were particularly difficult and lethal, yet as the months passed, the Allied forces continued to drive the Germans up the Italian peninsula. Led by Lieutenant General Mark Clark, one of the war's most complex and controversial commanders, American officers and soldiers became increasingly determined and proficient. And with the liberation of Rome in June 1944, ultimate victory at last began to seem inevitable. Drawing on a wide array of primary source material, written with great drama and flair, this is narrative history of the first rank. With The Day of Battle, Atkinson has once again given us the definitive account of one of history's most compelling military campaigns. Critic Reviews: "[An] empathetic, perceptive analysis." (Publishers Weekly) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Rick Atkinson) Mon, 24 Sep 2007 02:11:10 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Day-of-Battle-Audiobook/B002V5H0Q4 thebookvoice.com 10:10:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Day of Battle Subtitle: The War in Sicily and Italy, 1943-1944 Author: Rick Atkinson Narrator: Rick Atkinson Format: Abridged Length: 10 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 09-24-07 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 169 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: The Italian campaign's outcome was never certain; in fact, Roosevelt, Churchill, and their military advisers engaged in heated debate about whether an invasion of the so-called soft underbelly of Europe was even a good idea. But once under way, the commitment to liberate Italy from the Nazis never wavered, despite the agonizingly high price. The battles at Salerno, Anzio, and Monte Cassino were particularly difficult and lethal, yet as the months passed, the Allied forces continued to drive the Germans up the Italian peninsula. Led by Lieutenant General Mark Clark, one of the war's most complex and controversial commanders, American officers and soldiers became increasingly determined and proficient. And with the liberation of Rome in June 1944, ultimate victory at last began to seem inevitable. Drawing on a wide array of primary source material, written with great drama and flair, this is narrative history of the first rank. With The Day of Battle, Atkinson has once again given us the definitive account of one of history's most compelling military campaigns. Critic Reviews: "[An] empathetic, perceptive analysis." (Publishers Weekly) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Day of Battle Subtitle: The War in Sicily and Italy, 1943-1944 Author: Rick Atkinson Narrator: Rick Atkinson Format: Abridged Length: 10 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 09-24-07 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 169 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: The Italian campaign's outcome was never certain; in fact, Roosevelt, Churchill, and their military advisers engaged in heated debate about whether an invasion of the so-called soft underbelly of Europe was even a good idea. But once under way, the commitment to liberate Italy from the Nazis never wavered, despite the agonizingly high price. The battles at Salerno, Anzio, and Monte Cassino were particularly difficult and lethal, yet as the months passed, the Allied forces continued to drive the Germans up the Italian peninsula. Led by Lieutenant General Mark Clark, one of the war's most complex and controversial commanders, American officers and soldiers became increasingly determined and proficient. And with the liberation of Rome in June 1944, ultimate victory at last began to seem inevitable. Drawing on a wide array of primary source material, written with great drama and flair, this is narrative history of the first rank. With The Day of Battle, Atkinson has once again given us the definitive account of one of history's most compelling military campaigns. Critic Reviews: "[An] empathetic, perceptive analysis." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Breathtaking This is the brutal retelling of the Italian campaign. If you can stomach the vivid reality of war, this book will change your ideas about what WWII really was for the men fighting in Italy. Another marvelous piece of history and prose from Mr. Atkinson. Read if you plan to go to Italy. This book gives you some sense of history. The war in Italy is often overlooked, but it lasted for years. We always have the idea that Italy is a sunny place, but in the hills in the winter it is cold and snowy. Parts of the movie Patton is set in Sicily, so you get the idea that its hot and dry in all of Italy. The book does reinforce the idea that the Italians maybe make better lovers than fighters (although in Roman times that was not the case). The biggest problem when Allies land on the beaches in Sicily was what to do with all the Italian soldiers who would surrender as soon as they saw the Americans. Eventually the U.S. army just gives up and tells them to leave their guns and go home. After Sicily, the Allies are primarily fighting the Germans so things get much tougher. Places like Anzio were hard fought gains. Other interesting tidbits was that the allies could not bomb Rome because of the feared backlash of American Catholics if they were to damage the Vatican. Outstanding! A really great book and the author does a great job reading it for audio book. I didn't realize this was a part of a series until after I purchased it. I will surely go back to read the first of the series and will be anticipating the third book. My only reason for not giving this five stars is that the book comes from an 90% American perspective. Minimal time is dedicated to the Commonwealth and German forces. I only wish it had been a little more well rounded but for what it was, it was an outstanding book on the American forces in the MTO! A Day of Battle another great addition As a member of the U.S. Military I have read many books about wars. I find that Mr. Atkinsons books draw you in and hold you to the words. The insights and little facts about the key players are great it brings them to life. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Second-World-War-A-Complete-History-Audiobook/B009AGE7JA Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Second World War: A Complete History Author: Martin Gilbert Narrator: Bernard Mayes Format: Unabridged Length: 43 hrs and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 09-17-12 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 76 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Martin Gilbert, the official biographer of Winston Churchill, offers a complete history of World War II. It began with the German invasion of Poland on September 1, 1939. By the time it came to an end on V-Day - August 14, 1945 - it had involved every major power, and had become global in its reach. In the final accounting, it would turn out to be - in both human terms and material resources - the costliest war in history, taking the lives of forty-six million people. With unparalleled scholarship and breadth of vision, Gilbert weaves together all of the wars aspects - the political, the military, the diplomatic, and, not least, the civilian - charting an almost day-by-day account of the terrible progress of the wars juggernaut of death and destruction. Through it all, his aim is to show what happened, not from the point of view of any one of the warring nations but from a global perspective. The result is the first total history of this global war, a work that is both a treasure trove of information and a gripping dramatic narrative. Critic Reviews: Brings the losses and the horrors of the war home to us more urgently than a more accented account might do. (New York Times Book Review) Mr. Gilbert brings the strongest possible credentials to his history of World War II, and the result is a magisterial work that shows how the greatest war ever fought reached into every corner of the globe. (New York Times) In his transmission of the horror of the war, Martin Gilbert has achieved something no historian but he could. There is indeed a relentless force about chronology when it is used as a tool by a historian of the status of Martin Gilbert. (Sunday Telegraph) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Martin Gilbert) Mon, 17 Sep 2012 20:18:33 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Second-World-War-A-Complete-History-Audiobook/B009AGE7JA thebookvoice.com 43:06:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Second World War: A Complete History Author: Martin Gilbert Narrator: Bernard Mayes Format: Unabridged Length: 43 hrs and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 09-17-12 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 76 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Martin Gilbert, the official biographer of Winston Churchill, offers a complete history of World War II. It began with the German invasion of Poland on September 1, 1939. By the time it came to an end on V-Day - August 14, 1945 - it had involved every major power, and had become global in its reach. In the final accounting, it would turn out to be - in both human terms and material resources - the costliest war in history, taking the lives of forty-six million people. With unparalleled scholarship and breadth of vision, Gilbert weaves together all of the wars aspects - the political, the military, the diplomatic, and, not least, the civilian - charting an almost day-by-day account of the terrible progress of the wars juggernaut of death and destruction. Through it all, his aim is to show what happened, not from the point of view of any one of the warring nations but from a global perspective. The result is the first total history of this global war, a work that is both a treasure trove of information and a gripping dramatic narrative. Critic Reviews: Brings the losses and the horrors of the war home to us more urgently than a more accented account might do. (New York Times Book Review) Mr. Gilbert brings the strongest possible credentials to his history of World War II, and the result is a magisterial work that shows how the greatest war ever fought reached into every corner of the globe. (New York Times) In his transmission of the horror of the war, Martin Gilbert has achieved something no historian but he could. There is indeed a relentless force about chronology when it is used as a tool by a historian of the status of Martin Gilbert. (Sunday Telegraph) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Second World War: A Complete History Author: Martin Gilbert Narrator: Bernard Mayes Format: Unabridged Length: 43 hrs and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 09-17-12 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 76 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Martin Gilbert, the official biographer of Winston Churchill, offers a complete history of World War II. It began with the German invasion of Poland on September 1, 1939. By the time it came to an end on V-Day - August 14, 1945 - it had involved every major power, and had become global in its reach. In the final accounting, it would turn out to be - in both human terms and material resources - the costliest war in history, taking the lives of forty-six million people. With unparalleled scholarship and breadth of vision, Gilbert weaves together all of the wars aspects - the political, the military, the diplomatic, and, not least, the civilian - charting an almost day-by-day account of the terrible progress of the wars juggernaut of death and destruction. Through it all, his aim is to show what happened, not from the point of view of any one of the warring nations but from a global perspective. The result is the first total history of this global war, a work that is both a treasure trove of information and a gripping dramatic narrative. Critic Reviews: Brings the losses and the horrors of the war home to us more urgently than a more accented account might do. (New York Times Book Review) Mr. Gilbert brings the strongest possible credentials to his history of World War II, and the result is a magisterial work that shows how the greatest war ever fought reached into every corner of the globe. (New York Times) In his transmission of the horror of the war, Martin Gilbert has achieved something no historian but he could. There is indeed a relentless force about chronology when it is used as a tool by a historian of the status of Martin Gilbert. (Sunday Telegraph) Members Reviews: Should be required reading for all students. The most complete review of the history of WWII I have read. Students of world history need to familiarize themselves with this book. Even though I have traveled to Germany several times and in fact served in the Army for 3 years in peacetime Germany, I was unaware of the extent of suffering and cruelty perpetrated by the Nazi regime. I sincerely hope the German people are not allowed to forget the devastation caused by the Nazi's. Nor allowed to excuse themselves as unaware participants of those barbarians. Bill Hemby was expecting something different Would you try another book from Martin Gilbert and/or Bernard Mayes? probably not What was one of the most memorable moments of The Second World War? too many to recall What does Bernard Mayes bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? nothing What character would you cut from The Second World War? all were necessary Any additional comments? very disappointed....90% of the book was concentrated on europe and the nazi...if memory serves me correctly...there was a lot of "war" in the pacific....but the author writes about the pacific in almost an afterthought.....i'm sorry about the horrible happenings in europe...especially toward the jews and the final solution......but just as much horror was in the pacific......too bad the writer chose to ignore that Priceless The definitive repository of facts and figures pertaining to the second world war. The author presents these facts free of editorial comments. great study a wonderful piece of military history. I thought it was a little holocaust heavy, but still excellent. audio bad couldn't finish the book. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Modern-Scholar-Audiobook/B002VA3CKW Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Modern Scholar Subtitle: World War l: The Great War and the World It Made Author: John Ramsden Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 09-24-08 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 291 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: The first truly modern war, it changed how war and peace would be conducted throughout the remainder of the 20th century and even to the present. The Great War was a time of "firsts" and opened the door to the modern era. Almost all the major developed countries had a role to play in this war, as they never had before. This was the first time for fighting on land, at sea, and in the air. Modern weapons and munitions were developed in previously unimaginable quantities. By the end of the war, international politics, the relationships between the individual and the state, gender relations, and the role of artists and the media were all drastically changed. World War I laid the foundation for the modern world. This course examines the major events of the war to further understand how they led to the shaping of this new world. biacuaduc@gmail.com (John Ramsden) Wed, 24 Sep 2008 06:58:19 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Modern-Scholar-Audiobook/B002VA3CKW thebookvoice.com 08:30:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Modern Scholar Subtitle: World War l: The Great War and the World It Made Author: John Ramsden Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 09-24-08 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 291 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: The first truly modern war, it changed how war and peace would be conducted throughout the remainder of the 20th century and even to the present. The Great War was a time of "firsts" and opened the door to the modern era. Almost all the major developed countries had a role to play in this war, as they never had before. This was the first time for fighting on land, at sea, and in the air. Modern weapons and munitions were developed in previously unimaginable quantities. By the end of the war, international politics, the relationships between the individual and the state, gender relations, and the role of artists and the media were all drastically changed. World War I laid the foundation for the modern world. This course examines the major events of the war to further understand how they led to the shaping of this new world. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Modern Scholar Subtitle: World War l: The Great War and the World It Made Author: John Ramsden Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 09-24-08 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 291 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: The first truly modern war, it changed how war and peace would be conducted throughout the remainder of the 20th century and even to the present. The Great War was a time of "firsts" and opened the door to the modern era. Almost all the major developed countries had a role to play in this war, as they never had before. This was the first time for fighting on land, at sea, and in the air. Modern weapons and munitions were developed in previously unimaginable quantities. By the end of the war, international politics, the relationships between the individual and the state, gender relations, and the role of artists and the media were all drastically changed. World War I laid the foundation for the modern world. This course examines the major events of the war to further understand how they led to the shaping of this new world. Members Reviews: Excellent & Interesting Course Reading and studying history has always been on of my hobbies and I would say that the Frist World War is one of my favorite subjects of study. I usually read and listen to any books or courses on the subject that I can find and generally while I learn one or two new items of interest from each book or course, I generally have never found anything that gave me a new persepctive. This course changed that. I found it to be excellent. Although he made a couple of minor factual errors in a few of his lectures, I found both Professor Ramsden's course to be very well organized and presented as the course focused not just on the war and its causes (which is the traditional material) but also its legacy to this day. Most interesting to me were the lectures on the war's impact on art and literature (first time I ever took a course that focused on this area) and the impact of the war on the post Second World War world (all the way down to 1987). I would strongly recommend this course to anyone who is interested in the subject matter as well as to anyone who has never read or studied the First World War and has had an interest to learn something about it. This course is a great addition to the Audible library Fantastic. This was an amazing series of lectures. Manages to perfectly balance going into the small details and giving a broad view of the entire war. My understanding of WWI has completely changed. Entertaining and interesting the entire way through. I highly recommend this. Recommended For someone who really didn't know an awful lot about WWI since WWII gets all the press, this was the perfect book to gain perspective on the times and the war itself. I really recommend checking this out. My only complaint is that I wish it was even longer and went deeper into each subject. Excellent Excellent discussion of the war. I listened to an audiocourse by another provider immediately before this lecture, and still managed to learn quite a bit from this course. Prof Ramsden presents the material in a very logical order, and is an excellent lecture. Highly recommended. Back to School, in the very best way! I love "The Modern Scholar" series, and this is one of the best I've experienced so far. The lectures are riveting - wish I'd had this guy as a Prof! Even though I have read a number of good histories of WWI, I found this full of new and interesting information. I highly recommend this! https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Uranium-Wars-Audiobook/B002V00X7W Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Uranium Wars Subtitle: The Scientific Rivalry that Created the Nuclear Age Author: Amir D. Aczel Narrator: Eric Conger Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 09-01-09 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 49 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Uranium Wars takes the listener on a whirlwind tour of 1920s Europe, where the scientific elite of the day were embroiled in a fierce rivalry to achieve nuclear fission. Leading us to an understanding of both the processes that take place inside a uranium nucleus and its destructive power are the brilliant men and women at the heart of the race: mammoth figures, such as Marie Curie, Enrico Fermi, and Lise Meitner. Enmeshed in the story of scientific intrigue is the complex and ongoing story of uranium itself, which Aczel presents as a dynamic, dual natured force, capable of providing both abundant usable energy and generating unfathomable destructive power. Critic Reviews: "[T]his synthesis of early atomic history strengthens Aczel's reputation for writing accessible, well received popular works on physics and mathematics." ( Booklist) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Amir D. Aczel) Tue, 01 Sep 2009 11:07:46 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Uranium-Wars-Audiobook/B002V00X7W thebookvoice.com 07:59:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Uranium Wars Subtitle: The Scientific Rivalry that Created the Nuclear Age Author: Amir D. Aczel Narrator: Eric Conger Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 09-01-09 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 49 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Uranium Wars takes the listener on a whirlwind tour of 1920s Europe, where the scientific elite of the day were embroiled in a fierce rivalry to achieve nuclear fission. Leading us to an understanding of both the processes that take place inside a uranium nucleus and its destructive power are the brilliant men and women at the heart of the race: mammoth figures, such as Marie Curie, Enrico Fermi, and Lise Meitner. Enmeshed in the story of scientific intrigue is the complex and ongoing story of uranium itself, which Aczel presents as a dynamic, dual natured force, capable of providing both abundant usable energy and generating unfathomable destructive power. Critic Reviews: "[T]his synthesis of early atomic history strengthens Aczel's reputation for writing accessible, well received popular works on physics and mathematics." ( Booklist) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Uranium Wars Subtitle: The Scientific Rivalry that Created the Nuclear Age Author: Amir D. Aczel Narrator: Eric Conger Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 09-01-09 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 49 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Uranium Wars takes the listener on a whirlwind tour of 1920s Europe, where the scientific elite of the day were embroiled in a fierce rivalry to achieve nuclear fission. Leading us to an understanding of both the processes that take place inside a uranium nucleus and its destructive power are the brilliant men and women at the heart of the race: mammoth figures, such as Marie Curie, Enrico Fermi, and Lise Meitner. Enmeshed in the story of scientific intrigue is the complex and ongoing story of uranium itself, which Aczel presents as a dynamic, dual natured force, capable of providing both abundant usable energy and generating unfathomable destructive power. Critic Reviews: "[T]his synthesis of early atomic history strengthens Aczel's reputation for writing accessible, well received popular works on physics and mathematics." ( Booklist) Members Reviews: Uranium Wars I really enjoyed this book. It is a great history book on a fascinating subject. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Last-Train-from-Hiroshima-Audiobook/B0035YJO2I Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Last Train from Hiroshima Subtitle: The Survivors Look Back Author: Charles Pellegrino Narrator: Arthur Morey Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 01-26-10 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 342 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Last Train from Hiroshima offers a "you are there" time capsule, gracefully wrapped in elegant prose. At the narrative's core are accounts, some eyewitness and some to still be substantiated, of those who experienced the atomic explosions firsthand - both Japanese civilians and American fliers in the air. Thirty people are known to have fled Hiroshima for Nagasaki - where they arrived just in time to survive the second bomb. According to Pellegrino, one of them is the only person who experienced the full effects at ground zero both times. Pellegrino weaves spellbinding stories together within a narrative that challenges the "official report", showing what happened - and providing an explanation into the why. A Note from Henry Holt and Company and Macmillan Books: "It is with deep regret that Henry Holt and Company announces that we will no longer print, correct or ship copies of Charles Pellegrino's The Last Train from Hiroshima due to the discovery of dishonest sources of information for the book. It is easy to understand how even the most diligent author could be duped by a source, but we also understand that this opens that book to very detailed scrutiny. The author of any work of non-fiction must stand behind its content. We must rely on our authors to answer questions that may arise as to the accuracy of their work and reliability of their sources. Unfortunately, Mr. Pellegrino was not able to answer the additional questions that have arisen about his book to our satisfaction." Critic Reviews: "Enormously painful to [hear], but absolutely essential to do so." (Kirkus) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Charles Pellegrino) Tue, 26 Jan 2010 19:54:26 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Last-Train-from-Hiroshima-Audiobook/B0035YJO2I thebookvoice.com 12:33:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Last Train from Hiroshima Subtitle: The Survivors Look Back Author: Charles Pellegrino Narrator: Arthur Morey Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 01-26-10 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 342 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Last Train from Hiroshima offers a "you are there" time capsule, gracefully wrapped in elegant prose. At the narrative's core are accounts, some eyewitness and some to still be substantiated, of those who experienced the atomic explosions firsthand - both Japanese civilians and American fliers in the air. Thirty people are known to have fled Hiroshima for Nagasaki - where they arrived just in time to survive the second bomb. According to Pellegrino, one of them is the only person who experienced the full effects at ground zero both times. Pellegrino weaves spellbinding stories together within a narrative that challenges the "official report", showing what happened - and providing an explanation into the why. A Note from Henry Holt and Company and Macmillan Books: "It is with deep regret that Henry Holt and Company announces that we will no longer print, correct or ship copies of Charles Pellegrino's The Last Train from Hiroshima due to the discovery of dishonest sources of information for the book. It is easy to understand how even the most diligent author could be duped by a source, but we also understand that this opens that book to very detailed scrutiny. The author of any work of non-fiction must stand behind its content. We must rely on our authors to answer questions that may arise as to the accuracy of their work and reliability of their sources. Unfortunately, Mr. Pellegrino was not able to answer the additional questions that have arisen about his book to our satisfaction." Critic Reviews: "Enormously painful to [hear], but absolutely essential to do so." (Kirkus) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Last Train from Hiroshima Subtitle: The Survivors Look Back Author: Charles Pellegrino Narrator: Arthur Morey Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 01-26-10 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 342 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Last Train from Hiroshima offers a "you are there" time capsule, gracefully wrapped in elegant prose. At the narrative's core are accounts, some eyewitness and some to still be substantiated, of those who experienced the atomic explosions firsthand - both Japanese civilians and American fliers in the air. Thirty people are known to have fled Hiroshima for Nagasaki - where they arrived just in time to survive the second bomb. According to Pellegrino, one of them is the only person who experienced the full effects at ground zero both times. Pellegrino weaves spellbinding stories together within a narrative that challenges the "official report", showing what happened - and providing an explanation into the why. A Note from Henry Holt and Company and Macmillan Books: "It is with deep regret that Henry Holt and Company announces that we will no longer print, correct or ship copies of Charles Pellegrino's The Last Train from Hiroshima due to the discovery of dishonest sources of information for the book. It is easy to understand how even the most diligent author could be duped by a source, but we also understand that this opens that book to very detailed scrutiny. The author of any work of non-fiction must stand behind its content. We must rely on our authors to answer questions that may arise as to the accuracy of their work and reliability of their sources. Unfortunately, Mr. Pellegrino was not able to answer the additional questions that have arisen about his book to our satisfaction." Critic Reviews: "Enormously painful to [hear], but absolutely essential to do so." (Kirkus) Members Reviews: Engrossing....with a grain of salt Given all the controversy that now surrounds this title and this author, I was very skeptical of First Into Nagasaki, but also very curious. I could not stop listening to the first part of this book, it was simply so engrossing I could not stop. The second part of this book does lag, but after hearing some of the remarkable accounts, keeping the momentum would be a difficult task at the best of times. This brings us to the controversy surrounding these accounts. It now appears that Joseph Fuoco never existed, or at least not in the capacity claimed by Mr. Pellegrino. What I find very interesting about this revelation is that the supposed accounts of Fuoco stand out from the others as somewhat of an anomaly. His recollections just seemed to have a delivery that stood out from the rest as sounding less than believable. The moment I heard the Fuoco description of the ruins he could see from his vantage point aboard the third plane, I decided his account was totally fictitious. Simply, it was the fact that he was describing details that would not have been visible immediately after the detonation of a nuclear device. This is not the place to find an education on the subject, there are other more authoritative and substantiated accounts on the nuclear bombings and subsequent aftermath in both Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Listen to this book as if it were playing out as a novel or better yet, a docu-drama on the Discovery Channel. Taken from this standpoint, it can be a very enjoyable listen. Excellent This is my 4th book regarding the development and use of the atomic and hydrogen bombs. This one is more personal. It does not argue the politics or ethics about the need for or use of the bombs on Japan. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Mountain-Meadows-Massacre-Audiobook/B00PHRKFHE Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Mountain Meadows Massacre Author: Juanita Brooks Narrator: Kirk Winkler Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 11-13-14 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 21 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: In the Fall of 1857, some 120 California-bound emigrants were killed in lonely Mountain Meadows in southern Utah; only 18 young children were spared. The men on the ground after the bloody deed took an oath that they would never mention the event again, either in public or in private. The leaders of the Mormon church also counseled silence. The first report, soon after the massacre, described it as an Indian onslaught at which a few white men were present, only one of whom, John D. Lee, was actually named. With admirable scholarship, Mrs. Brooks has traced the background of conflict, analyzed the emotional climate at the time, pointed up the social and military organization in Utah, and revealed the forces which culminated in the great tragedy at Mountain Meadows. The result is a near-classic treatment which neither smears nor clears the participants as individuals. It portrays an atmosphere of war hysteria, whipped up by recitals of past persecutions and the vision of an approaching "army" coming to drive the Mormons from their homes. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Juanita Brooks) Thu, 13 Nov 2014 15:24:47 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Mountain-Meadows-Massacre-Audiobook/B00PHRKFHE thebookvoice.com 06:57:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Mountain Meadows Massacre Author: Juanita Brooks Narrator: Kirk Winkler Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 11-13-14 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 21 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: In the Fall of 1857, some 120 California-bound emigrants were killed in lonely Mountain Meadows in southern Utah; only 18 young children were spared. The men on the ground after the bloody deed took an oath that they would never mention the event again, either in public or in private. The leaders of the Mormon church also counseled silence. The first report, soon after the massacre, described it as an Indian onslaught at which a few white men were present, only one of whom, John D. Lee, was actually named. With admirable scholarship, Mrs. Brooks has traced the background of conflict, analyzed the emotional climate at the time, pointed up the social and military organization in Utah, and revealed the forces which culminated in the great tragedy at Mountain Meadows. The result is a near-classic treatment which neither smears nor clears the participants as individuals. It portrays an atmosphere of war hysteria, whipped up by recitals of past persecutions and the vision of an approaching "army" coming to drive the Mormons from their homes. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Mountain Meadows Massacre Author: Juanita Brooks Narrator: Kirk Winkler Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 11-13-14 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 21 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: In the Fall of 1857, some 120 California-bound emigrants were killed in lonely Mountain Meadows in southern Utah; only 18 young children were spared. The men on the ground after the bloody deed took an oath that they would never mention the event again, either in public or in private. The leaders of the Mormon church also counseled silence. The first report, soon after the massacre, described it as an Indian onslaught at which a few white men were present, only one of whom, John D. Lee, was actually named. With admirable scholarship, Mrs. Brooks has traced the background of conflict, analyzed the emotional climate at the time, pointed up the social and military organization in Utah, and revealed the forces which culminated in the great tragedy at Mountain Meadows. The result is a near-classic treatment which neither smears nor clears the participants as individuals. It portrays an atmosphere of war hysteria, whipped up by recitals of past persecutions and the vision of an approaching "army" coming to drive the Mormons from their homes. Members Reviews: Truth suppressed is its own kind of a lie. "I owe it to myself and to my readers to tell all the truth, for truth suppressed is its own kind of a lie. -- Juanita Brooks in a letter to Justice Jesse Udall, 1961 "It seems to be a clear case of how a group, stirred and angered by reports perhaps only half true, frenzied by mistaken zeal to protect their homes and families and to defend their church , were led to do what none singly would have done under normal circumstances, and for which none singly can be held responsible." -- Juanita Brooks, The Mountain Meadows Massacre My father is an interesting case. His own father is descended from a group of anti-Mormon Methodists from Northern Arkansas and Southern Missouri. This is a geography that since the mid-1800s has never been very kind to the Mormons. His mother, however, came from a long-line of Mormons, stretching back to the Kirkland Temple days and before. Through my paternal grandmother, my 5th great-grandmother (Abigail Woolsey), who was the mother of both my 4th great-grandfather (Richard Woolsey), was also the polygamist wife of John D. Lee. It doesn't stop there. So, John D. Lee was married to my 5th great-grandmother (Abigail), and her two daughters (Agatha, John D. Lee's first wife) and (Rachael, John D. Lee's third wife). Confused? That's OK. Basically, it means I'm not genetically kin to John D. Lee, but my 5th great-grandmother was married to him (but had no kids with him), and so were her two daughters (who did have a bunch of kids with him). Or said differently, my 4th great-grandfather's mother and two sisters were ALL married to John D. Lee. Why am I spending a paragraph describing some esoteric Mormon polygamist genealogy of a guy named John D. Lee? Well, because as my father would put it, prior to the Oklahoma City Bombing, John D. Lee and some other Mormons and Indians in Southern Utah were responsible for the largest act of domestic terror on American soil. Juanita Brooks' book, 'The Mountain Meadows Massacre' is an early historical attempt to explain why this horrible event happened. There were a lot of things that happened that led to this horrible end. The Mormon War was just starting and Buchanan had sent an army to quash the Mormon Rebellion. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Five-Days-in-London-Audiobook/B004WLH9L6 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Five Days in London Subtitle: May 1940 Author: John Lukacs Narrator: Aelred Rosser Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 04-15-11 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 12 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: In May 1940, the course of history hung in the balance for five long days while Churchills War Cabinet debated whether to negotiate with Hitler or continue opposition. In this compelling narrative, scholar and renowned author John Lukacs draws on memoirs and papers to convey the drama of those troubled times. Prime Minister Winston Churchill, regarded by many to be hotheaded, has only been in office for a fortnight when a quarter of a million British solders become trapped by the Germans at Dunkirk. With the public illinformed and the Cabinet divided on what action to take, Churchill fights an uphill battle to gain both political and popular support. As the events unfold hour by hour, Churchill struggles to rally the citizenry and persuade the politicians to stand fast. John Lukacs literary style and Aelred Rossers compelling interpretation transport you to London to listen in on the high level talks at 10 Downing Street and observe the mood of the people in the street. biacuaduc@gmail.com (John Lukacs) Fri, 15 Apr 2011 01:37:21 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Five-Days-in-London-Audiobook/B004WLH9L6 thebookvoice.com 06:29:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Five Days in London Subtitle: May 1940 Author: John Lukacs Narrator: Aelred Rosser Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 04-15-11 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 12 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: In May 1940, the course of history hung in the balance for five long days while Churchills War Cabinet debated whether to negotiate with Hitler or continue opposition. In this compelling narrative, scholar and renowned author John Lukacs draws on memoirs and papers to convey the drama of those troubled times. Prime Minister Winston Churchill, regarded by many to be hotheaded, has only been in office for a fortnight when a quarter of a million British solders become trapped by the Germans at Dunkirk. With the public illinformed and the Cabinet divided on what action to take, Churchill fights an uphill battle to gain both political and popular support. As the events unfold hour by hour, Churchill struggles to rally the citizenry and persuade the politicians to stand fast. John Lukacs literary style and Aelred Rossers compelling interpretation transport you to London to listen in on the high level talks at 10 Downing Street and observe the mood of the people in the street. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Five Days in London Subtitle: May 1940 Author: John Lukacs Narrator: Aelred Rosser Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 04-15-11 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 12 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: In May 1940, the course of history hung in the balance for five long days while Churchills War Cabinet debated whether to negotiate with Hitler or continue opposition. In this compelling narrative, scholar and renowned author John Lukacs draws on memoirs and papers to convey the drama of those troubled times. Prime Minister Winston Churchill, regarded by many to be hotheaded, has only been in office for a fortnight when a quarter of a million British solders become trapped by the Germans at Dunkirk. With the public illinformed and the Cabinet divided on what action to take, Churchill fights an uphill battle to gain both political and popular support. As the events unfold hour by hour, Churchill struggles to rally the citizenry and persuade the politicians to stand fast. John Lukacs literary style and Aelred Rossers compelling interpretation transport you to London to listen in on the high level talks at 10 Downing Street and observe the mood of the people in the street. Members Reviews: Wonderful for serious history buffs I have got I guess a little past wanting to know the broad facts of history. If you like Antony Beevor or Max Hastings then you will likely enjoy this book. Wonderful. A shorter version of Lukac's Duel book This history is a shortened version of the author's "The Duel: The 80-Day Struggle Between Churchill and Hitler," with a fair bit of repetition from that work, and from Churchill's own account of the early days of the war. The five days referred to are the days before the rescue of British troops from Dunkirk. Recommended I read this book some years & then gave to my beloved father to read. Like I he enjoyed & was surprised how close we came to defeat. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Winston-S-Churchill-The-History-of-the-Second-World-War-Volume-6-Triumph-Tragedy-Audiobook/B005MKZC2E Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Winston S. Churchill: The History of the Second World War, Volume 6 - Triumph & Tragedy Author: Winston S. Churchill Narrator: Michael Jayston Format: Abridged Length: 2 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 09-14-11 Publisher: The Copyright Group Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 21 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: With the beach landings of June 6th in the greatest amphibious assault ever seen the final phase of the war had begun. Churchill could survey his task with an easier mind. His relationship with Stalin was becoming increasingly more difficult as Stalins moves replaced one terror with another. Churchill was anxious to move forces through Italy to relieve the military pressure on Normandy and Stalin yet limit the advance of Soviet forces into Central and Eastern Europe. The last major German offensive came in the Ardennes during December 1944. With its repulse their resistance began to melt away. The Russians continued to advance heroically forward into Germany itself. In Italy the collapse resulted into Mussolinis brutal execution by the Partisans. Two days later on April 30th. Hitler committed suicide in his bunker in Berlin. On May 8th VE Day surrendered Europe to the overwhelming giddiness of liberation. In the Pacific the Americans moved relentlessly forward their massive air power hammered Japanese cities. Their vast armadas of ships disgorged armies to retake the Philippines in the fast diminishing Japanese Empire. But an attack on the Japanese mainland would be debilitating. The new American president, Harry Truman, therefore unleashed a new level of terror with the nuclear bombing of Nagasaki and Hiroshima. Japan surrendered on August 14th 1945 and the world was still and at peace. But for Churchill, the election loomed and the Great Man was swept from office on a Labour landslide. His place in history is not forgotten. The overview is read by Winston S Churchill MP and the volume narrated by Michael Jayston. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Winston S. Churchill) Wed, 14 Sep 2011 10:42:11 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Winston-S-Churchill-The-History-of-the-Second-World-War-Volume-6-Triumph-Tragedy-Audiobook/B005MKZC2E thebookvoice.com 02:46:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Winston S. Churchill: The History of the Second World War, Volume 6 - Triumph & Tragedy Author: Winston S. Churchill Narrator: Michael Jayston Format: Abridged Length: 2 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 09-14-11 Publisher: The Copyright Group Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 21 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: With the beach landings of June 6th in the greatest amphibious assault ever seen the final phase of the war had begun. Churchill could survey his task with an easier mind. His relationship with Stalin was becoming increasingly more difficult as Stalins moves replaced one terror with another. Churchill was anxious to move forces through Italy to relieve the military pressure on Normandy and Stalin yet limit the advance of Soviet forces into Central and Eastern Europe. The last major German offensive came in the Ardennes during December 1944. With its repulse their resistance began to melt away. The Russians continued to advance heroically forward into Germany itself. In Italy the collapse resulted into Mussolinis brutal execution by the Partisans. Two days later on April 30th. Hitler committed suicide in his bunker in Berlin. On May 8th VE Day surrendered Europe to the overwhelming giddiness of liberation. In the Pacific the Americans moved relentlessly forward their massive air power hammered Japanese cities. Their vast armadas of ships disgorged armies to retake the Philippines in the fast diminishing Japanese Empire. But an attack on the Japanese mainland would be debilitating. The new American president, Harry Truman, therefore unleashed a new level of terror with the nuclear bombing of Nagasaki and Hiroshima. Japan surrendered on August 14th 1945 and the world was still and at peace. But for Churchill, the election loomed and the Great Man was swept from office on a Labour landslide. His place in history is not forgotten. The overview is read by Winston S Churchill MP and the volume narrated by Michael Jayston. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Winston S. Churchill: The History of the Second World War, Volume 6 - Triumph & Tragedy Author: Winston S. Churchill Narrator: Michael Jayston Format: Abridged Length: 2 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 09-14-11 Publisher: The Copyright Group Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 21 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: With the beach landings of June 6th in the greatest amphibious assault ever seen the final phase of the war had begun. Churchill could survey his task with an easier mind. His relationship with Stalin was becoming increasingly more difficult as Stalins moves replaced one terror with another. Churchill was anxious to move forces through Italy to relieve the military pressure on Normandy and Stalin yet limit the advance of Soviet forces into Central and Eastern Europe. The last major German offensive came in the Ardennes during December 1944. With its repulse their resistance began to melt away. The Russians continued to advance heroically forward into Germany itself. In Italy the collapse resulted into Mussolinis brutal execution by the Partisans. Two days later on April 30th. Hitler committed suicide in his bunker in Berlin. On May 8th VE Day surrendered Europe to the overwhelming giddiness of liberation. In the Pacific the Americans moved relentlessly forward their massive air power hammered Japanese cities. Their vast armadas of ships disgorged armies to retake the Philippines in the fast diminishing Japanese Empire. But an attack on the Japanese mainland would be debilitating. The new American president, Harry Truman, therefore unleashed a new level of terror with the nuclear bombing of Nagasaki and Hiroshima. Japan surrendered on August 14th 1945 and the world was still and at peace. But for Churchill, the election loomed and the Great Man was swept from office on a Labour landslide. His place in history is not forgotten. The overview is read by Winston S Churchill MP and the volume narrated by Michael Jayston. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Erik-Larsons-Dead-Wake-The-Last-Crossing-of-the-Lusitania-Summary-Audiobook/B01GQFXAPY Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Erik Larson's Dead Wake: The Last Crossing of the Lusitania Summary Author: Ant Hive Media Narrator: Kevin Theis Format: Unabridged Length: 44 mins Language: English Release date: 06-08-16 Publisher: Ant Hive Media Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: This is a summary of Erik Larson's New York Times best-seller Dead Wake: The Last Crossing of the Lusitania On May 1, 1915, with WWI entering its 10th month, a luxury ocean liner as richly appointed as an English country house sailed out of New York, bound for Liverpool, carrying a record number of children and infants. The passengers were surprisingly at ease, even though Germany had declared the seas around Britain to be a war zone. For months, German U-boats had brought terror to the North Atlantic. But the Lusitania was one of the era's great transatlantic "Greyhounds" - the fastest liner then in service - and her captain, William Thomas Turner, placed tremendous faith in the gentlemanly strictures of warfare that for a century had kept civilian ships safe from attack. Germany, however, was determined to change the rules of the game, and Walther Schwieger, the captain of Unterseeboot-20, was happy to oblige. Meanwhile, an ultra-secret British intelligence unit tracked Schwieger's U-boat, but told no one. As U-20 and the Lusitania made their way toward Liverpool, an array of forces both grand and achingly small - hubris, a chance fog, a closely guarded secret, and more - all converged to produce one of the great disasters of history. It is a story that many of us think we know but don't, and Erik Larson tells it thrillingly, switching between hunter and hunted while painting a larger portrait of America at the height of the Progressive Era. Full of glamour and suspense, Dead Wake brings to life a cast of evocative characters, from famed Boston bookseller Charles Lauriat to pioneering female architect Theodate Pope to President Woodrow Wilson, a man lost to grief, dreading the widening war but also captivated by the prospect of new love. Gripping and important, Dead Wake captures the sheer drama and emotional power of a disaster whose intimate details and true meaning have long been obscured by history. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Ant Hive Media) Wed, 08 Jun 2016 16:35:20 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Erik-Larsons-Dead-Wake-The-Last-Crossing-of-the-Lusitania-Summary-Audiobook/B01GQFXAPY thebookvoice.com 00:44:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Erik Larson's Dead Wake: The Last Crossing of the Lusitania Summary Author: Ant Hive Media Narrator: Kevin Theis Format: Unabridged Length: 44 mins Language: English Release date: 06-08-16 Publisher: Ant Hive Media Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: This is a summary of Erik Larson's New York Times best-seller Dead Wake: The Last Crossing of the Lusitania On May 1, 1915, with WWI entering its 10th month, a luxury ocean liner as richly appointed as an English country house sailed out of New York, bound for Liverpool, carrying a record number of children and infants. The passengers were surprisingly at ease, even though Germany had declared the seas around Britain to be a war zone. For months, German U-boats had brought terror to the North Atlantic. But the Lusitania was one of the era's great transatlantic "Greyhounds" - the fastest liner then in service - and her captain, William Thomas Turner, placed tremendous faith in the gentlemanly strictures of warfare that for a century had kept civilian ships safe from attack. Germany, however, was determined to change the rules of the game, and Walther Schwieger, the captain of Unterseeboot-20, was happy to oblige. Meanwhile, an ultra-secret British intelligence unit tracked Schwieger's U-boat, but told no one. As U-20 and the Lusitania made their way toward Liverpool, an array of forces both grand and achingly small - hubris, a chance fog, a closely guarded secret, and more - all converged to produce one of the great disasters of history. It is a story that many of us think we know but don't, and Erik Larson tells it thrillingly, switching between hunter and hunted while painting a larger portrait of America at the height of the Progressive Era. Full of glamour and suspense, Dead Wake brings to life a cast of evocative characters, from famed Boston bookseller Charles Lauriat to pioneering female architect Theodate Pope to President Woodrow Wilson, a man lost to grief, dreading the widening war but also captivated by the prospect of new love. Gripping and important, Dead Wake captures the sheer drama and emotional power of a disaster whose intimate details and true meaning have long been obscured by history. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Erik Larson's Dead Wake: The Last Crossing of the Lusitania Summary Author: Ant Hive Media Narrator: Kevin Theis Format: Unabridged Length: 44 mins Language: English Release date: 06-08-16 Publisher: Ant Hive Media Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: This is a summary of Erik Larson's New York Times best-seller Dead Wake: The Last Crossing of the Lusitania On May 1, 1915, with WWI entering its 10th month, a luxury ocean liner as richly appointed as an English country house sailed out of New York, bound for Liverpool, carrying a record number of children and infants. The passengers were surprisingly at ease, even though Germany had declared the seas around Britain to be a war zone. For months, German U-boats had brought terror to the North Atlantic. But the Lusitania was one of the era's great transatlantic "Greyhounds" - the fastest liner then in service - and her captain, William Thomas Turner, placed tremendous faith in the gentlemanly strictures of warfare that for a century had kept civilian ships safe from attack. Germany, however, was determined to change the rules of the game, and Walther Schwieger, the captain of Unterseeboot-20, was happy to oblige. Meanwhile, an ultra-secret British intelligence unit tracked Schwieger's U-boat, but told no one. As U-20 and the Lusitania made their way toward Liverpool, an array of forces both grand and achingly small - hubris, a chance fog, a closely guarded secret, and more - all converged to produce one of the great disasters of history. It is a story that many of us think we know but don't, and Erik Larson tells it thrillingly, switching between hunter and hunted while painting a larger portrait of America at the height of the Progressive Era. Full of glamour and suspense, Dead Wake brings to life a cast of evocative characters, from famed Boston bookseller Charles Lauriat to pioneering female architect Theodate Pope to President Woodrow Wilson, a man lost to grief, dreading the widening war but also captivated by the prospect of new love. Gripping and important, Dead Wake captures the sheer drama and emotional power of a disaster whose intimate details and true meaning have long been obscured by history. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Challenge-for-the-Pacific-Audiobook/B00540NSGO Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Challenge for the Pacific Subtitle: Guadalcanal: The Turning Point of the War Author: Robert Leckie Narrator: Kevin Foley Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 06-08-11 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 94 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: From the Japanese soldiers' carefully calculated - and ultimately foiled - attempt to build a series of impregnable island forts on the ground to the tireless efforts of the Americans who struggled against a tenacious adversary and the temperature and terrain of the island itself, Robert Leckie captures the loneliness, the agony, and the heat of 24-hour-a-day fighting on Guadalcanal. Combatants from both sides are brought to life: General Archer Vandegrift, who first assembled an amphibious strike force; Isoruku Yamamoto, the naval general whose innovative strategy was tested; the island-born Allied scout Jacob Vouza, who survived hideous torture to uncover the enemy's plans; and Saburo Sakai, the ace flier who shot down American planes with astonishing ease. Propelling the Allies to eventual victory, Guadalcanal was truly the turning point of the war. Challenge for the Pacific is an unparalleled, authoritative account of this great fight that forever changed our world. Critic Reviews: "Leckie puts you in the foxhole." (The New York Times Book Review) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Robert Leckie) Wed, 08 Jun 2011 23:11:28 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Challenge-for-the-Pacific-Audiobook/B00540NSGO thebookvoice.com 13:36:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Challenge for the Pacific Subtitle: Guadalcanal: The Turning Point of the War Author: Robert Leckie Narrator: Kevin Foley Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 06-08-11 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 94 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: From the Japanese soldiers' carefully calculated - and ultimately foiled - attempt to build a series of impregnable island forts on the ground to the tireless efforts of the Americans who struggled against a tenacious adversary and the temperature and terrain of the island itself, Robert Leckie captures the loneliness, the agony, and the heat of 24-hour-a-day fighting on Guadalcanal. Combatants from both sides are brought to life: General Archer Vandegrift, who first assembled an amphibious strike force; Isoruku Yamamoto, the naval general whose innovative strategy was tested; the island-born Allied scout Jacob Vouza, who survived hideous torture to uncover the enemy's plans; and Saburo Sakai, the ace flier who shot down American planes with astonishing ease. Propelling the Allies to eventual victory, Guadalcanal was truly the turning point of the war. Challenge for the Pacific is an unparalleled, authoritative account of this great fight that forever changed our world. Critic Reviews: "Leckie puts you in the foxhole." (The New York Times Book Review) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Challenge for the Pacific Subtitle: Guadalcanal: The Turning Point of the War Author: Robert Leckie Narrator: Kevin Foley Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 06-08-11 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 94 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: From the Japanese soldiers' carefully calculated - and ultimately foiled - attempt to build a series of impregnable island forts on the ground to the tireless efforts of the Americans who struggled against a tenacious adversary and the temperature and terrain of the island itself, Robert Leckie captures the loneliness, the agony, and the heat of 24-hour-a-day fighting on Guadalcanal. Combatants from both sides are brought to life: General Archer Vandegrift, who first assembled an amphibious strike force; Isoruku Yamamoto, the naval general whose innovative strategy was tested; the island-born Allied scout Jacob Vouza, who survived hideous torture to uncover the enemy's plans; and Saburo Sakai, the ace flier who shot down American planes with astonishing ease. Propelling the Allies to eventual victory, Guadalcanal was truly the turning point of the war. Challenge for the Pacific is an unparalleled, authoritative account of this great fight that forever changed our world. Critic Reviews: "Leckie puts you in the foxhole." (The New York Times Book Review) Members Reviews: Puts you in the action This telling of the Guadalcanal story captures the desperation and valor of this critical campaign. The story flows like a novel, and unlike many history books, it really draws you into the story. What made this story significant to me is the family connection. My father served with the 1st Marine Division on Guadalcanal and I recall him speaking of being abandoned on that island. He was seriously injured during Japanese shelling and evacuated to New Zealand. This book puts all this into context for me. I previously listened to Neptunes Inferno which covers the naval battles of the Guadalcanal campaign. That book is an excellent follow up reading as there is little overlap, but they are closely linked nonetheless. Listening to this book puts you in the action... First rate description from one of our Marine heroes who actually fought on that Island as a front-line infantryman. Very enjoyable and well written. Kudos to the skillful narration too! Every American should hear this. I have listened to this six times. What a book, full of real history plus real characters. Full of excitement and suspense. An objective, but human description of Guadalcanal Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? I read Leckie's "Helmet for My Pillow," a very personal account of his experience on Guadalcanal, and was interested in his more formal writing. Leckie was a sportswriter before entering the Marines, and he seems to have found his life's work in writing about war. "Helmet" is all foreground, a careening memoir of goldbricking, insubordination, miserable conditions, bacchanalia while on leave in Australia, and occasional valor. Chance and boredom and resentment of authority are mixed with fear and heroism. "Challenge for the Pacific" has a human thread throughout, giving life to the cultures -- American, native, and Japanese -- that collided on the island, but it also provides historical context and the arc of battle. It is well-organized, researched, and written. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Heaven-Cracks-Earth-Shakes-Audiobook/B009KP9W64 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Heaven Cracks, Earth Shakes Subtitle: The Tangshan Earthquake and the Death of Mao's China Author: James Palmer Narrator: George Backman Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 10-10-12 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 24 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: When an earthquake of historic magnitude leveled the industrial city of Tangshan in the summer of 1976, killing more than a half-million people, China was already gripped by widespread social unrest. As Mao lay on his deathbed, the public mourned the death of popular premier Zhou Enlai. Anger toward the powerful Communist Party officials in the Gang of Four, which had tried to suppress grieving for Zhou, was already potent; when the government failed to respond swiftly to the Tangshan disaster, popular resistance to the Cultural Revolution reached a boiling point. In Heaven Cracks, Earth Shakes, acclaimed historian James Palmer tells the startling story of the most tumultuous year in modern Chinese history, when Mao perished, a city crumbled, and a new China was born. biacuaduc@gmail.com (James Palmer) Wed, 10 Oct 2012 11:45:13 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Heaven-Cracks-Earth-Shakes-Audiobook/B009KP9W64 thebookvoice.com 10:13:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Heaven Cracks, Earth Shakes Subtitle: The Tangshan Earthquake and the Death of Mao's China Author: James Palmer Narrator: George Backman Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 10-10-12 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 24 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: When an earthquake of historic magnitude leveled the industrial city of Tangshan in the summer of 1976, killing more than a half-million people, China was already gripped by widespread social unrest. As Mao lay on his deathbed, the public mourned the death of popular premier Zhou Enlai. Anger toward the powerful Communist Party officials in the Gang of Four, which had tried to suppress grieving for Zhou, was already potent; when the government failed to respond swiftly to the Tangshan disaster, popular resistance to the Cultural Revolution reached a boiling point. In Heaven Cracks, Earth Shakes, acclaimed historian James Palmer tells the startling story of the most tumultuous year in modern Chinese history, when Mao perished, a city crumbled, and a new China was born. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Heaven Cracks, Earth Shakes Subtitle: The Tangshan Earthquake and the Death of Mao's China Author: James Palmer Narrator: George Backman Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 10-10-12 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 24 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: When an earthquake of historic magnitude leveled the industrial city of Tangshan in the summer of 1976, killing more than a half-million people, China was already gripped by widespread social unrest. As Mao lay on his deathbed, the public mourned the death of popular premier Zhou Enlai. Anger toward the powerful Communist Party officials in the Gang of Four, which had tried to suppress grieving for Zhou, was already potent; when the government failed to respond swiftly to the Tangshan disaster, popular resistance to the Cultural Revolution reached a boiling point. In Heaven Cracks, Earth Shakes, acclaimed historian James Palmer tells the startling story of the most tumultuous year in modern Chinese history, when Mao perished, a city crumbled, and a new China was born. Members Reviews: 50% Earthquake 50% Bad Government What did you love best about Heaven Cracks, Earth Shakes? I learned so much in this book. I'm almost utterly illiterate when it comes to modern Chinese history, so every single minute of this book was new knowledge for me to soak up. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? Several of the stories about the survivors and those that did not make it through broke my heart. I think what affected me the most though was learning about the abuse, murder, and utter torture that the teachers across China went through because of idiots and horrible children. Any additional comments? This is not light reading. There is almost no part of this book that will make you not feel like crap. It might even bring some people to tears. That said - it IS an important book. Human nature can be brutal and horrible, and we all need to recognize that these things really do happen. A trip back in time. Where does Heaven Cracks, Earth Shakes rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? Very good. What was one of the most memorable moments of Heaven Cracks, Earth Shakes? The beginning where the woman is getting a goldfish because they can supposedly know when earthquakes are coming. Have you listened to any of George Backmans other performances before? How does this one compare? I hadn't. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Nope. Any additional comments? The pronationion of Chinsese names in places could've ben better. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Countdown-to-Pearl-Harbor-Audiobook/B01MEGOPRM Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Countdown to Pearl Harbor Subtitle: The Twelve Days to the Attack Author: Steve Twomey Narrator: Holter Graham Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs Language: English Release date: 11-01-16 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 84 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: A fascinating look at the twelve days leading up to the Japanese attack on Pearl Harborthe warnings, clues and misstepsby a Pulitzer Prizewinning reporter. In Washington, DC, in late November 1941, admirals compose the most ominous message in Navy history to warn Hawaii of possible danger, but they write it too vaguely. They think precautions are being taken, but never check to see if they are. A key intelligence officer wants more warnings sent, but he is on the losing end of a bureaucratic battle and cant get the message out. American sleuths have pierced Japans most vital diplomatic code, and Washington believes it has a window on the enemys soul - but it does not. In a small office at Pearl Harbor, overlooking the battleships at the heart of Americas seafaring power, the Commander of the Pacific Fleet tries to figure out how much danger he really faces. His intelligence unit has lost track of Japans biggest aircraft carriers, but assumes they are resting in a port far away. The admiral thinks Pearl is too shallow for torpedoes, so he never puts up a barrier. As he frets, a Japanese spy is counting the warships in the harbor and reporting to Tokyo. There were false assumptions, and racist ones: The Japanese arent very good aviators and they dont have the nerve or the skill to attempt a strike so far from their home. There were misunderstandings, conflicting desires, painful choices. And there was a naval officer who, on his very first mission as captain of his very first ship, did exactly the right thing. His warning could have averted disaster, but his superiors reacted too leisurely. Japanese planes arrived moments later. Twomeys telescoping of the twelve days leading to the attack unravels the crucial characters and moments, and produces an edge-of-your seat drama with fascinating details about America at this moment in its history. By the end, the reader understands how assumption is the root of disaster, and how sometimes a gamble pays off. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Steve Twomey) Tue, 01 Nov 2016 22:51:39 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Countdown-to-Pearl-Harbor-Audiobook/B01MEGOPRM thebookvoice.com 00:11:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Countdown to Pearl Harbor Subtitle: The Twelve Days to the Attack Author: Steve Twomey Narrator: Holter Graham Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs Language: English Release date: 11-01-16 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 84 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: A fascinating look at the twelve days leading up to the Japanese attack on Pearl Harborthe warnings, clues and misstepsby a Pulitzer Prizewinning reporter. In Washington, DC, in late November 1941, admirals compose the most ominous message in Navy history to warn Hawaii of possible danger, but they write it too vaguely. They think precautions are being taken, but never check to see if they are. A key intelligence officer wants more warnings sent, but he is on the losing end of a bureaucratic battle and cant get the message out. American sleuths have pierced Japans most vital diplomatic code, and Washington believes it has a window on the enemys soul - but it does not. In a small office at Pearl Harbor, overlooking the battleships at the heart of Americas seafaring power, the Commander of the Pacific Fleet tries to figure out how much danger he really faces. His intelligence unit has lost track of Japans biggest aircraft carriers, but assumes they are resting in a port far away. The admiral thinks Pearl is too shallow for torpedoes, so he never puts up a barrier. As he frets, a Japanese spy is counting the warships in the harbor and reporting to Tokyo. There were false assumptions, and racist ones: The Japanese arent very good aviators and they dont have the nerve or the skill to attempt a strike so far from their home. There were misunderstandings, conflicting desires, painful choices. And there was a naval officer who, on his very first mission as captain of his very first ship, did exactly the right thing. His warning could have averted disaster, but his superiors reacted too leisurely. Japanese planes arrived moments later. Twomeys telescoping of the twelve days leading to the attack unravels the crucial characters and moments, and produces an edge-of-your seat drama with fascinating details about America at this moment in its history. By the end, the reader understands how assumption is the root of disaster, and how sometimes a gamble pays off. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Countdown to Pearl Harbor Subtitle: The Twelve Days to the Attack Author: Steve Twomey Narrator: Holter Graham Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs Language: English Release date: 11-01-16 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 84 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: A fascinating look at the twelve days leading up to the Japanese attack on Pearl Harborthe warnings, clues and misstepsby a Pulitzer Prizewinning reporter. In Washington, DC, in late November 1941, admirals compose the most ominous message in Navy history to warn Hawaii of possible danger, but they write it too vaguely. They think precautions are being taken, but never check to see if they are. A key intelligence officer wants more warnings sent, but he is on the losing end of a bureaucratic battle and cant get the message out. American sleuths have pierced Japans most vital diplomatic code, and Washington believes it has a window on the enemys soul - but it does not. In a small office at Pearl Harbor, overlooking the battleships at the heart of Americas seafaring power, the Commander of the Pacific Fleet tries to figure out how much danger he really faces. His intelligence unit has lost track of Japans biggest aircraft carriers, but assumes they are resting in a port far away. The admiral thinks Pearl is too shallow for torpedoes, so he never puts up a barrier. As he frets, a Japanese spy is counting the warships in the harbor and reporting to Tokyo. There were false assumptions, and racist ones: The Japanese arent very good aviators and they dont have the nerve or the skill to attempt a strike so far from their home. There were misunderstandings, conflicting desires, painful choices. And there was a naval officer who, on his very first mission as captain of his very first ship, did exactly the right thing. His warning could have averted disaster, but his superiors reacted too leisurely. Japanese planes arrived moments later. Twomeys telescoping of the twelve days leading to the attack unravels the crucial characters and moments, and produces an edge-of-your seat drama with fascinating details about America at this moment in its history. By the end, the reader understands how assumption is the root of disaster, and how sometimes a gamble pays off. Members Reviews: New insights even for history buffs I enjoyed learning about the weaknesses in the US preparation for war in the Pacific. The book makes it clear that with the knowledge they had at the time, it would have been a leap of faith for Admiral Kimmel and General Short to anticipate and prepare for an air raid. After all, the Japanese raid on Pearl Harbor was unprecedented. Never before had a force of aircraft carriers attacked a distant naval base by surprise. However, it's also clear that Kimmel and Short could have done a lot more. They could have had a long distance air patrol, torpedo nets (especially after the British raid on the Italian navy in harbor in Taranto), and crews alerted to imminent hostile action. But it was disappointing that the book did not address the US response to this lack of preparation after the attack. The book concludes with a postscript that briefly mentions the court martial of Kimmel and Short. I expected a discussion and analysis that was as insightful as the rest of the book, but the author did not discuss the command changes, changes in military procedure, and military response after the attack. As with a lot of history books, this one is also written from the point of view of the victors and Japanese sources are few. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/A-Narco-History-Audiobook/B011ITEL8I Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Narco History Subtitle: How the United States and Mexico Jointly Created the Mexican Drug War Author: Carmen Boullosa, Mike Wallace Narrator: James Conlan Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 07-14-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 27 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: The term Mexican Drug War misleads. It implies that the ongoing bloodbath, which has now killed well over 100,000 people, is an internal Mexican affair. But this diverts attention from the US role in creating and sustaining the carnage. It's not just that Americans buy drugs from and sell weapons to Mexico's murderous cartels. It's that ever since the US prohibited the use and sale of drugs in the early 1900s, it has pressured Mexico into acting as its border enforcer - with increasingly deadly consequences. Mexico was not a helpless victim. Powerful forces within the country profited hugely from supplying Americans with what their government forbade them. But the policies that spawned the drug war have proved disastrous for both countries. Written by two award-winning authors, one American and the other Mexican, A Narco History reviews the interlocking 20th-century histories that produced this 21st-century calamity and proposes how to end it. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Carmen Boullosa) Tue, 14 Jul 2015 00:23:52 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/A-Narco-History-Audiobook/B011ITEL8I thebookvoice.com 07:40:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Narco History Subtitle: How the United States and Mexico Jointly Created the Mexican Drug War Author: Carmen Boullosa, Mike Wallace Narrator: James Conlan Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 07-14-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 27 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: The term Mexican Drug War misleads. It implies that the ongoing bloodbath, which has now killed well over 100,000 people, is an internal Mexican affair. But this diverts attention from the US role in creating and sustaining the carnage. It's not just that Americans buy drugs from and sell weapons to Mexico's murderous cartels. It's that ever since the US prohibited the use and sale of drugs in the early 1900s, it has pressured Mexico into acting as its border enforcer - with increasingly deadly consequences. Mexico was not a helpless victim. Powerful forces within the country profited hugely from supplying Americans with what their government forbade them. But the policies that spawned the drug war have proved disastrous for both countries. Written by two award-winning authors, one American and the other Mexican, A Narco History reviews the interlocking 20th-century histories that produced this 21st-century calamity and proposes how to end it. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Narco History Subtitle: How the United States and Mexico Jointly Created the Mexican Drug War Author: Carmen Boullosa, Mike Wallace Narrator: James Conlan Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 07-14-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 27 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: The term Mexican Drug War misleads. It implies that the ongoing bloodbath, which has now killed well over 100,000 people, is an internal Mexican affair. But this diverts attention from the US role in creating and sustaining the carnage. It's not just that Americans buy drugs from and sell weapons to Mexico's murderous cartels. It's that ever since the US prohibited the use and sale of drugs in the early 1900s, it has pressured Mexico into acting as its border enforcer - with increasingly deadly consequences. Mexico was not a helpless victim. Powerful forces within the country profited hugely from supplying Americans with what their government forbade them. But the policies that spawned the drug war have proved disastrous for both countries. Written by two award-winning authors, one American and the other Mexican, A Narco History reviews the interlocking 20th-century histories that produced this 21st-century calamity and proposes how to end it. Members Reviews: Blame America There is a lot of interesting, factual information in this book. There is also a whole lot of opinion scattered heavily throughout. Somehow, Americans' freedom to own AR15's puts RPG's (rocket propelled grenades) on the streets of Mexico? Brilliant History This should be standard reading for anyone who is interested in the history of the Mexican drug problem. They often quote from Ioan Grillo's El Narco - also obligatory reading if this is your interest. My only criticism is that the narrator clearly cannot pronounce the Mexican Spanish words properly and sounds more like a CNN transatlantic announcer. Want to be angry at popular stupidity? If so this book is for you. Give it a read and get mad now. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Where-Divers-Dare-Audiobook/B01FKQTKJU Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Where Divers Dare Subtitle: The Hunt for the Last U-Boat Author: Randall Peffer Narrator: James Patrick Cronin Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 05-16-16 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 51 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: In the tradition of Shadow Divers, the story of the courageous men who dived on the last sunken U-Boat off the Eastern Seaboard. On April 16, 1944, the tanker SS Pan Pennsylvania was torpedoed and sunk by the U-550. In return the sub was sent to the bottom by three destroyer escorts that were guarding the convoy. For more than 60 years the location of the U-boat's wreck eluded divers. In 2012 a team found it. This was the last undiscovered U-boat in diveable waters off the Eastern Seaboard of the United States, more than 300 feet below the surface, nearly 100 feet deeper than the sub in Shadow Divers. This is the story of their 20-year quest to find the "holy grail" of deep sea diving and the tenacious efforts to dive on this treacherous wreck. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Randall Peffer) Mon, 16 May 2016 19:29:41 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Where-Divers-Dare-Audiobook/B01FKQTKJU thebookvoice.com 09:01:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Where Divers Dare Subtitle: The Hunt for the Last U-Boat Author: Randall Peffer Narrator: James Patrick Cronin Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 05-16-16 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 51 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: In the tradition of Shadow Divers, the story of the courageous men who dived on the last sunken U-Boat off the Eastern Seaboard. On April 16, 1944, the tanker SS Pan Pennsylvania was torpedoed and sunk by the U-550. In return the sub was sent to the bottom by three destroyer escorts that were guarding the convoy. For more than 60 years the location of the U-boat's wreck eluded divers. In 2012 a team found it. This was the last undiscovered U-boat in diveable waters off the Eastern Seaboard of the United States, more than 300 feet below the surface, nearly 100 feet deeper than the sub in Shadow Divers. This is the story of their 20-year quest to find the "holy grail" of deep sea diving and the tenacious efforts to dive on this treacherous wreck. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Where Divers Dare Subtitle: The Hunt for the Last U-Boat Author: Randall Peffer Narrator: James Patrick Cronin Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 05-16-16 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 51 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: In the tradition of Shadow Divers, the story of the courageous men who dived on the last sunken U-Boat off the Eastern Seaboard. On April 16, 1944, the tanker SS Pan Pennsylvania was torpedoed and sunk by the U-550. In return the sub was sent to the bottom by three destroyer escorts that were guarding the convoy. For more than 60 years the location of the U-boat's wreck eluded divers. In 2012 a team found it. This was the last undiscovered U-boat in diveable waters off the Eastern Seaboard of the United States, more than 300 feet below the surface, nearly 100 feet deeper than the sub in Shadow Divers. This is the story of their 20-year quest to find the "holy grail" of deep sea diving and the tenacious efforts to dive on this treacherous wreck. Members Reviews: Remarkable Read As the daughter of a veteran survivor of the SS Pan Pennsylvania I read this book with a keen interest and can say that the author did a phenomenal job of recreating the true historical events as a story that truly captivates the reader and makes him feel as if he is there. From the recreation of the battle to the search and discovery for the long missing U boat we are taken on an emotional roller coaster ride that encompasses everything from fear, anxiety, determination and camaraderie to pure joy and elation. We learn the dangers encountered in diving through the background stories of the divers whose relentless sense of adventure and search for the truth led them on this journey. The author did an impeccable job in his research and, although I knew the ending, I was overwhelmed by the vivid details and the accounts of the unlikely friendships and the bonding that occurs in wartime and peace. It is a remarkable read and, once started, a book that can not be put down. I highly recommend it. In the class of Shadow Divers Great book--it starts with the commissioning of the sub, its first battle and the sinking. Then follows the location efforts and the discovery--300 feet down, very cold water and very limited visibility. I held my breath every time they went down.Then they have to document which sub it is then they interview the sub survivors in Germany. Tragically one of the US ships pulled away from picking up survivors and 40 men died in the cold waters but the reason is one of those hard choices in combat that have to be made.It is in the class of Shadow Divers. Unforgettable Peffer brings the seaman's perspective, the reporter's instincts, the novelist's craftsmanship and the hero's sense of adventure to bear in his telling of this amazing story. The commander of the Nazi submarine comes face-to-face with the US captain who has sunk his vessel and the two of them become true friends. But the heart of the book belongs to the men who against long odds decide they will find this submarine -- buried by more than 300 feet of water and 60 years of time. What brings and holds together the remarkable swaths of history, technology, ingenuity and exploration is Peffer's deep commitment to finding and revealing the underlying humanity in each endeavor. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Witch-of-Lime-Street-Audiobook/B0143R3JY4 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Witch of Lime Street Subtitle: Séance, Seduction, and Houdini in the Spirit World Author: David Jaher Narrator: Simon Vance Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 10-06-15 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 108 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: History comes alive in this textured account of the rivalry between Harry Houdini and the so-called Witch of Lime Street, whose iconic lives intersected at a time when science was on the verge of embracing the paranormal. The 1920s are famous as the golden age of jazz and glamour, but it was also an era of fevered yearning for communion with the spirit world, after the loss of tens of millions in the First World War and the Spanish-flu epidemic. A desperate search for reunion with dead loved ones precipitated a tidal wave of self-proclaimed psychics - and, as reputable media sought stories on occult phenomena, mediums became celebrities. Against this backdrop, in 1924, the pretty wife of a distinguished Boston surgeon came to embody the raging national debate over Spiritualism, a movement devoted to communication with the dead. Reporters dubbed her the blonde Witch of Lime Street, but she was known to her followers simply as Margery. Her most vocal advocate was none other than Sherlock Holmes' creator, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, who believed so thoroughly in Margery's powers that he urged her to enter a controversial contest, sponsored by Scientific American and offering a large cash prize to the first medium declared authentic by its impressive five-man investigative committee. Admired for both her exceptional charm and her dazzling effects, Margery was the best hope for the psychic practice to be empirically verified. Her supernatural gifts beguiled four of the judges. There was only one left to convince...the acclaimed escape artist Harry Houdini. David Jaher's extraordinary debut culminates in the showdown between Houdini, a relentless unmasker of charlatans, and Margery, the nation's most credible spirit medium. The Witch of Lime Street, the first book to capture their electric public rivalry and the competition that brought them into each other's orbit, returns us to an oft-mythologized era to deepen our understanding of its history, all while igniting our imagination and engaging with the timeless question: Is there life after death? Critic Reviews: "Jaher brings Harry Houdini's crusade against Spiritualism back into popular knowledge in his gripping first book...a fascinating look at the Spiritualist movement in 1920s America." (Publishers Weekly) "Jaher's narrative style is as engaging as his character portraits are colorful. Together, they bring a bygone age and its defining spiritual obsessions roaring to life. Fascinating, sometimes thrilling, reading." (Kirkus Reviews) "A beautifully written, deeply researched, and delightfully mysterious tale of grifters and ghosts in the Jazz Age. David Jaher writes about the battle between science and spiritualism with a charming combination of sympathy, skepticism, and suspense. Jaher has made a great debut as a historian and a story-teller." (Debby Applegate, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Most Famous Man in America) biacuaduc@gmail.com (David Jaher) Tue, 06 Oct 2015 06:34:48 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Witch-of-Lime-Street-Audiobook/B0143R3JY4 thebookvoice.com 14:05:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Witch of Lime Street Subtitle: Séance, Seduction, and Houdini in the Spirit World Author: David Jaher Narrator: Simon Vance Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 10-06-15 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 108 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: History comes alive in this textured account of the rivalry between Harry Houdini and the so-called Witch of Lime Street, whose iconic lives intersected at a time when science was on the verge of embracing the paranormal. The 1920s are famous as the golden age of jazz and glamour, but it was also an era of fevered yearning for communion with the spirit world, after the loss of tens of millions in the First World War and the Spanish-flu epidemic. A desperate search for reunion with dead loved ones precipitated a tidal wave of self-proclaimed psychics - and, as reputable media sought stories on occult phenomena, mediums became celebrities. Against this backdrop, in 1924, the pretty wife of a distinguished Boston surgeon came to embody the raging national debate over Spiritualism, a movement devoted to communication with the dead. Reporters dubbed her the blonde Witch of Lime Street, but she was known to her followers simply as Margery. Her most vocal advocate was none other than Sherlock Holmes' creator, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, who believed so thoroughly in Margery's powers that he urged her to enter a controversial contest, sponsored by Scientific American and offering a large cash prize to the first medium declared authentic by its impressive five-man investigative committee. Admired for both her exceptional charm and her dazzling effects, Margery was the best hope for the psychic practice to be empirically verified. Her supernatural gifts beguiled four of the judges. There was only one left to convince...the acclaimed escape artist Harry Houdini. David Jaher's extraordinary debut culminates in the showdown between Houdini, a relentless unmasker of charlatans, and Margery, the nation's most credible spirit medium. The Witch of Lime Street, the first book to capture their electric public rivalry and the competition that brought them into each other's orbit, returns us to an oft-mythologized era to deepen our understanding of its history, all while igniting our imagination and engaging with the timeless question: Is there life after death? Critic Reviews: "Jaher brings Harry Houdini's crusade against Spiritualism back into popular knowledge in his gripping first book...a fascinating look at the Spiritualist movement in 1920s America." (Publishers Weekly) "Jaher's narrative style is as engaging as his character portraits are colorful. Together, they bring a bygone age and its defining spiritual obsessions roaring to life. Fascinating, sometimes thrilling, reading." (Kirkus Reviews) "A beautifully written, deeply researched, and delightfully mysterious tale of grifters and ghosts in the Jazz Age. David Jaher writes about the battle between science and spiritualism with a charming combination of sympathy, skepticism, and suspense. Jaher has made a great debut as a historian and a story-teller." (Debby Applegate, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Most Famous Man in America) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Witch of Lime Street Subtitle: Séance, Seduction, and Houdini in the Spirit World Author: David Jaher Narrator: Simon Vance Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 10-06-15 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 108 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: History comes alive in this textured account of the rivalry between Harry Houdini and the so-called Witch of Lime Street, whose iconic lives intersected at a time when science was on the verge of embracing the paranormal. The 1920s are famous as the golden age of jazz and glamour, but it was also an era of fevered yearning for communion with the spirit world, after the loss of tens of millions in the First World War and the Spanish-flu epidemic. A desperate search for reunion with dead loved ones precipitated a tidal wave of self-proclaimed psychics - and, as reputable media sought stories on occult phenomena, mediums became celebrities. Against this backdrop, in 1924, the pretty wife of a distinguished Boston surgeon came to embody the raging national debate over Spiritualism, a movement devoted to communication with the dead. Reporters dubbed her the blonde Witch of Lime Street, but she was known to her followers simply as Margery. Her most vocal advocate was none other than Sherlock Holmes' creator, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, who believed so thoroughly in Margery's powers that he urged her to enter a controversial contest, sponsored by Scientific American and offering a large cash prize to the first medium declared authentic by its impressive five-man investigative committee. Admired for both her exceptional charm and her dazzling effects, Margery was the best hope for the psychic practice to be empirically verified. Her supernatural gifts beguiled four of the judges. There was only one left to convince...the acclaimed escape artist Harry Houdini. David Jaher's extraordinary debut culminates in the showdown between Houdini, a relentless unmasker of charlatans, and Margery, the nation's most credible spirit medium. The Witch of Lime Street, the first book to capture their electric public rivalry and the competition that brought them into each other's orbit, returns us to an oft-mythologized era to deepen our understanding of its history, all while igniting our imagination and engaging with the timeless question: Is there life after death? Critic Reviews: "Jaher brings Harry Houdini's crusade against Spiritualism back into popular knowledge in his gripping first book...a fascinating look at the Spiritualist movement in 1920s America." (Publishers Weekly) "Jaher's narrative style is as engaging as his character portraits are colorful. Together, they bring a bygone age and its defining spiritual obsessions roaring to life. Fascinating, sometimes thrilling, reading." (Kirkus Reviews) "A beautifully written, deeply researched, and delightfully mysterious tale of grifters and ghosts in the Jazz Age. David Jaher writes about the battle between science and spiritualism with a charming combination of sympathy, skepticism, and suspense. Jaher has made a great debut as a historian and a story-teller." (Debby Applegate, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Most Famous Man in America) Members Reviews: Great History of a Fascinating Cultural Phenomenon This book is a scholarly but entertaining discussion of one of the most curious cultural phenomena of the 20th century - the spiritualist craze that swept the country after World War I. The focus is on the climactic episode of this era, when the greatest psychic fraud of the movement finally met her nemesis in the Great Houdini. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Soldiers-Story-Audiobook/B01MSZHI3D Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Soldiers' Story Subtitle: Vietnam in Their Own Words Author: Ron Steinman Narrator: Edward Holland Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 12-27-16 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Most history-minded Americans have discussed the Vietnam War, becoming familiar, at the very least, with the names of such pivotal events as the Siege of Khe Sanh, the Tet Offensive, and the Fall of Saigon. But to grasp the full impact of this agonizing conflict, the human costs of an infernal war that raged for 10 years and took more than 58,000 American lives, one must hear about it from the soldiers, sailors, and airmen who experienced the fighting and endured. In The Soldiers' Story, veteran journalist Ron Steinman gathers the candid reminiscences of 76 men who survived combat in Vietnam. Not a military analysis or political study, this oral history vividly conveys the hardships, friendships, fears, and personal triumphs of marine, army, air force, and navy veterans - each of whom shares memories that have lingered to this day. It is a valuable frontline record of battle-torn Vietnam from the perspectives of those who lived it firsthand, giving us a window into the horror, intensity, and raw courage that the war engendered. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Ron Steinman) Tue, 27 Dec 2016 08:60:46 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Soldiers-Story-Audiobook/B01MSZHI3D thebookvoice.com 13:41:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Soldiers' Story Subtitle: Vietnam in Their Own Words Author: Ron Steinman Narrator: Edward Holland Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 12-27-16 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Most history-minded Americans have discussed the Vietnam War, becoming familiar, at the very least, with the names of such pivotal events as the Siege of Khe Sanh, the Tet Offensive, and the Fall of Saigon. But to grasp the full impact of this agonizing conflict, the human costs of an infernal war that raged for 10 years and took more than 58,000 American lives, one must hear about it from the soldiers, sailors, and airmen who experienced the fighting and endured. In The Soldiers' Story, veteran journalist Ron Steinman gathers the candid reminiscences of 76 men who survived combat in Vietnam. Not a military analysis or political study, this oral history vividly conveys the hardships, friendships, fears, and personal triumphs of marine, army, air force, and navy veterans - each of whom shares memories that have lingered to this day. It is a valuable frontline record of battle-torn Vietnam from the perspectives of those who lived it firsthand, giving us a window into the horror, intensity, and raw courage that the war engendered. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Soldiers' Story Subtitle: Vietnam in Their Own Words Author: Ron Steinman Narrator: Edward Holland Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 12-27-16 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Most history-minded Americans have discussed the Vietnam War, becoming familiar, at the very least, with the names of such pivotal events as the Siege of Khe Sanh, the Tet Offensive, and the Fall of Saigon. But to grasp the full impact of this agonizing conflict, the human costs of an infernal war that raged for 10 years and took more than 58,000 American lives, one must hear about it from the soldiers, sailors, and airmen who experienced the fighting and endured. In The Soldiers' Story, veteran journalist Ron Steinman gathers the candid reminiscences of 76 men who survived combat in Vietnam. Not a military analysis or political study, this oral history vividly conveys the hardships, friendships, fears, and personal triumphs of marine, army, air force, and navy veterans - each of whom shares memories that have lingered to this day. It is a valuable frontline record of battle-torn Vietnam from the perspectives of those who lived it firsthand, giving us a window into the horror, intensity, and raw courage that the war engendered. Members Reviews: interesting personal stories interesting personal stories Five Stars good Five Stars Excellent book. Straight to the point WOW !!!!!! This book puts into words the horrific and traumatic things that these soldiers saw It was a hit with DH We are newly retired and my DH is not a reader. He is more than half way through this book and keeps reading me parts that I don't want the hear.....LOL! https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Lost-Peace-Audiobook/B00466X1CS Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Lost Peace Subtitle: Leadership in a Time of Horror and Hope: 1945-1953 Author: Robert Dallek Narrator: Jonathan Davis Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 10-19-10 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 18 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: In a striking reinterpretation of the postwar years, Robert Dallek examines what drove the leaders of the most powerful and populous nations around the globe - Roosevelt, Churchill, Stalin, Mao, de Gaulle, and Truman - to rely on traditional power politics despite the catastrophic violence their nations had endured. The decisions of these men, for better and often for worse, had profound consequences for decades to come, influencing relations and conflicts with China, Korea, in the Middle East, and around the globe. The Lost Peace is a penetrating look at the misjudgments that caused enormous strife and suffering during this critical period, from the closing months of World War II through the early years of the Cold War. From Hitler's killing program to Stalin's paranoia to Truman's decision to build hydrogen bombs, the men who led the world at this time executed astonishingly unwise actions that propelled the nuclear arms race and extended the Cold War. Dallek has written a cautionary tale that considers what might have been done differently to avoid the difficulties that strong and weak nations around the globe encountered in the mid-twentieth century. Provocative, illuminating, and based on a lifetime of research, The Lost Peace also offers extraordinary lessons for today's leaders who may learn from the mistakes that were made between 1945 and 1953 and help them achieve an era of greater international cooperation. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Robert Dallek) Tue, 19 Oct 2010 04:36:40 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Lost-Peace-Audiobook/B00466X1CS thebookvoice.com 15:16:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Lost Peace Subtitle: Leadership in a Time of Horror and Hope: 1945-1953 Author: Robert Dallek Narrator: Jonathan Davis Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 10-19-10 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 18 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: In a striking reinterpretation of the postwar years, Robert Dallek examines what drove the leaders of the most powerful and populous nations around the globe - Roosevelt, Churchill, Stalin, Mao, de Gaulle, and Truman - to rely on traditional power politics despite the catastrophic violence their nations had endured. The decisions of these men, for better and often for worse, had profound consequences for decades to come, influencing relations and conflicts with China, Korea, in the Middle East, and around the globe. The Lost Peace is a penetrating look at the misjudgments that caused enormous strife and suffering during this critical period, from the closing months of World War II through the early years of the Cold War. From Hitler's killing program to Stalin's paranoia to Truman's decision to build hydrogen bombs, the men who led the world at this time executed astonishingly unwise actions that propelled the nuclear arms race and extended the Cold War. Dallek has written a cautionary tale that considers what might have been done differently to avoid the difficulties that strong and weak nations around the globe encountered in the mid-twentieth century. Provocative, illuminating, and based on a lifetime of research, The Lost Peace also offers extraordinary lessons for today's leaders who may learn from the mistakes that were made between 1945 and 1953 and help them achieve an era of greater international cooperation. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Lost Peace Subtitle: Leadership in a Time of Horror and Hope: 1945-1953 Author: Robert Dallek Narrator: Jonathan Davis Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 10-19-10 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 18 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: In a striking reinterpretation of the postwar years, Robert Dallek examines what drove the leaders of the most powerful and populous nations around the globe - Roosevelt, Churchill, Stalin, Mao, de Gaulle, and Truman - to rely on traditional power politics despite the catastrophic violence their nations had endured. The decisions of these men, for better and often for worse, had profound consequences for decades to come, influencing relations and conflicts with China, Korea, in the Middle East, and around the globe. The Lost Peace is a penetrating look at the misjudgments that caused enormous strife and suffering during this critical period, from the closing months of World War II through the early years of the Cold War. From Hitler's killing program to Stalin's paranoia to Truman's decision to build hydrogen bombs, the men who led the world at this time executed astonishingly unwise actions that propelled the nuclear arms race and extended the Cold War. Dallek has written a cautionary tale that considers what might have been done differently to avoid the difficulties that strong and weak nations around the globe encountered in the mid-twentieth century. Provocative, illuminating, and based on a lifetime of research, The Lost Peace also offers extraordinary lessons for today's leaders who may learn from the mistakes that were made between 1945 and 1953 and help them achieve an era of greater international cooperation. Members Reviews: Chillingly informative Whether we accept every detail of his analysis is not as crucial the patterns presented in Dallek book. A thorough and often depressing account of lost opportunities, paranoid leaders, egotism run awry. Timely in that our current leadership is ill informed, greedy, narcissistic and dangerous, capable of continuing a pattern seen in incompetent leaders of the past. Truman and Eisenhower had American interests foremost, whereas current leadership seems not so inclined and as such could learn from prior poor analysis and distorted decision making. An excellent read, we'll written. Seminal history of todays eorld. A fascinating look at post wwii events and leadrrship figures thst shsped today's world. How little i actually knew about this critical period. I enjoy this period of history and the writer has really ... Well written for a history book - hard to put it down. I enjoy this period of history and the writer has really gave a good summation of the time and it problems. A very good book well worth reading, but it does have some flaws This is a very fine book by a first-rate historian that covers the critical period in which the Cold War began. It is easily one of the best works available on the topic, but it does have some weaknesses in terms of Dallek's tendency on some occasions to fall back on mythology rather than draw the proper conclusions from his facts. For example, he provides one example after the next of Harry Truman's fierce anti-Soviet bias and his dubious decisions in dealing with Stalin and other world leaders, yet he buys into the myth of Truman as the common-man-turned-President who did a solid job despite his lack of education or preparation for leading the nation. Likewise, Dallek is much harder on Stalin than the Soviet dictator deserves. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Pearl-Harbor-Audiobook/B005WWTIEK Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Pearl Harbor Subtitle: FDR Leads the Nation into War Author: Steven M. Gillon Narrator: John Pruden Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 10-25-11 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 258 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Franklin D. Roosevelt famously called December 7, 1941, "a date which will live in infamy." History would prove him correct; the events of that day - when the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor - ended the Great Depression, changed the course of FDR's presidency, and swept America into World War II. In Pearl Harbor, acclaimed historian Steven M. Gillon provides a vivid, minute-by-minute account of Roosevelt's skillful leadership in the wake of the most devastating military assault in American history. FDR proved both decisive and deceptive, inspiring the nation while keeping the real facts of the attack a secret from congressional leaders and the public. Pearl Harbor explores the anxious and emotional events surrounding the attack on Pearl Harbor, showing how the president and the American public responded in the pivotal twenty-four hours that followed, a period in which America burst from precarious peace into total war. Critic Reviews: "Pearl Harbor is a first-rate book by a fine historian. Steven Gillon, closely describing FDR's reactions to the Japanese attack, reminds us of the shrewdness and skill of Roosevelt's leadership. Both erudite and fast-paced, this is a book for scholars and general readers alike." (James T. Patterson) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Steven M. Gillon) Tue, 25 Oct 2011 16:40:03 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Pearl-Harbor-Audiobook/B005WWTIEK thebookvoice.com 06:40:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Pearl Harbor Subtitle: FDR Leads the Nation into War Author: Steven M. Gillon Narrator: John Pruden Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 10-25-11 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 258 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Franklin D. Roosevelt famously called December 7, 1941, "a date which will live in infamy." History would prove him correct; the events of that day - when the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor - ended the Great Depression, changed the course of FDR's presidency, and swept America into World War II. In Pearl Harbor, acclaimed historian Steven M. Gillon provides a vivid, minute-by-minute account of Roosevelt's skillful leadership in the wake of the most devastating military assault in American history. FDR proved both decisive and deceptive, inspiring the nation while keeping the real facts of the attack a secret from congressional leaders and the public. Pearl Harbor explores the anxious and emotional events surrounding the attack on Pearl Harbor, showing how the president and the American public responded in the pivotal twenty-four hours that followed, a period in which America burst from precarious peace into total war. Critic Reviews: "Pearl Harbor is a first-rate book by a fine historian. Steven Gillon, closely describing FDR's reactions to the Japanese attack, reminds us of the shrewdness and skill of Roosevelt's leadership. Both erudite and fast-paced, this is a book for scholars and general readers alike." (James T. Patterson) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Pearl Harbor Subtitle: FDR Leads the Nation into War Author: Steven M. Gillon Narrator: John Pruden Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 10-25-11 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 258 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Franklin D. Roosevelt famously called December 7, 1941, "a date which will live in infamy." History would prove him correct; the events of that day - when the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor - ended the Great Depression, changed the course of FDR's presidency, and swept America into World War II. In Pearl Harbor, acclaimed historian Steven M. Gillon provides a vivid, minute-by-minute account of Roosevelt's skillful leadership in the wake of the most devastating military assault in American history. FDR proved both decisive and deceptive, inspiring the nation while keeping the real facts of the attack a secret from congressional leaders and the public. Pearl Harbor explores the anxious and emotional events surrounding the attack on Pearl Harbor, showing how the president and the American public responded in the pivotal twenty-four hours that followed, a period in which America burst from precarious peace into total war. Critic Reviews: "Pearl Harbor is a first-rate book by a fine historian. Steven Gillon, closely describing FDR's reactions to the Japanese attack, reminds us of the shrewdness and skill of Roosevelt's leadership. Both erudite and fast-paced, this is a book for scholars and general readers alike." (James T. Patterson) Members Reviews: How everything became suddenly very simple This is not a particularly enlightening book, but with its moment by moment recital of the events in and around the White House at that wrenching moment in history, it does make clear how all the political skirmishing and hostility of the preceding months suddenly became inconsequential in the face of the Pearl Harbor debacle. FDR's ability to read the American will correctly at that moment and his decision to deliver a simple address informing the country of the seriousness of the attack and expressing the nation's resolve seems like the obvious choice now, but Gillon makes it clear that the President's advisers pressed for the kind of extended historical diatribe which would have diminished the clarity and power of the speech. We are left with an image of a president perfectly attuned to the task of leading a unified nation into the conflict. There is little else of significance in Gillon's account. The biographical material about FDR's struggle with polio and the unraveling of his marriage does little to shed light on his initial response to the crisis in the Pacific, and notes about the scramble to establish a new security environment for the White House do not add much to our understanding of the crucial events of the day. As I listened I found myself waiting for more momentous revelations, but they never came. John Pruden's narration is competent and unremarkable. Informative, Enjoyable, Unfocused. Some of my favorite reads are books that select one sliver of time, a single, crucial historical event, and delve into all its aspects. An extreme example is George Stewarts Picketts Charge: a micro-history of the final attack at Gettysburg, a book that limits itself strictly to the afternoon of July 3, 1863. More expansive is David Hackett Fischers Paul Reveres Ride and Washingtons Crossing, works that thoroughly set the political, cultural and military stage before describing the signal events in their titles. This second type is what Steven Gillon promises us in his introduction: a study of how FDR handled the crisis of December 7, 1941. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Midair-Audiobook/B01N5QQRX1 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Midair Author: Craig K. Collins Narrator: Craig K. Collins Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 01-19-17 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 37 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Midair is a true account of one of the most remarkable tales of survival in the history of aviation - a midair collision at 30,000 feet by two bomb-laden B-52s over a category 5 super typhoon above the South China Sea during the outset of the Vietnam War. Authored by Craig K. Collins, the nephew of B-52 pilot Maj. Don Harten, Midair is an historically important work that is about more than survival. Interwoven through Harten's dramatic story of his million-to-one struggle against near-certain death is a previously unexamined look at how America had developed an aerial battle plan that would likely have ended the Vietnam conflict in under a month during the late winter of 1965. Instead the country's war planners and politicians veered off course and into a bloody eight-year quagmire. Harten was on the February 1965 top secret mission - a massive B-52 bombing raid of railways, supply depots, and airfields in and around Hanoi - that was called off in midflight. That mission and battle plan were mothballed until December 18, 1972, when it was dusted off and dubbed Linebacker II, effectively ending the war within a week. Over 120 B-52s bombed Hanoi-area military installations for eight consecutive days. As a result of the heavy bombing, the North Vietnamese declared a truce, attended peace talks in Paris in early January, and signed the Paris Peace Accords, ending hostilities in Vietnam on January 27, 1973. It is the gripping tale of a young air force officer's first combat mission that instantly pulls the listener in and never lets up. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Craig K. Collins) Thu, 19 Jan 2017 12:52:04 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Midair-Audiobook/B01N5QQRX1 thebookvoice.com 06:57:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Midair Author: Craig K. Collins Narrator: Craig K. Collins Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 01-19-17 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 37 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Midair is a true account of one of the most remarkable tales of survival in the history of aviation - a midair collision at 30,000 feet by two bomb-laden B-52s over a category 5 super typhoon above the South China Sea during the outset of the Vietnam War. Authored by Craig K. Collins, the nephew of B-52 pilot Maj. Don Harten, Midair is an historically important work that is about more than survival. Interwoven through Harten's dramatic story of his million-to-one struggle against near-certain death is a previously unexamined look at how America had developed an aerial battle plan that would likely have ended the Vietnam conflict in under a month during the late winter of 1965. Instead the country's war planners and politicians veered off course and into a bloody eight-year quagmire. Harten was on the February 1965 top secret mission - a massive B-52 bombing raid of railways, supply depots, and airfields in and around Hanoi - that was called off in midflight. That mission and battle plan were mothballed until December 18, 1972, when it was dusted off and dubbed Linebacker II, effectively ending the war within a week. Over 120 B-52s bombed Hanoi-area military installations for eight consecutive days. As a result of the heavy bombing, the North Vietnamese declared a truce, attended peace talks in Paris in early January, and signed the Paris Peace Accords, ending hostilities in Vietnam on January 27, 1973. It is the gripping tale of a young air force officer's first combat mission that instantly pulls the listener in and never lets up. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Midair Author: Craig K. Collins Narrator: Craig K. Collins Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 01-19-17 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 37 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Midair is a true account of one of the most remarkable tales of survival in the history of aviation - a midair collision at 30,000 feet by two bomb-laden B-52s over a category 5 super typhoon above the South China Sea during the outset of the Vietnam War. Authored by Craig K. Collins, the nephew of B-52 pilot Maj. Don Harten, Midair is an historically important work that is about more than survival. Interwoven through Harten's dramatic story of his million-to-one struggle against near-certain death is a previously unexamined look at how America had developed an aerial battle plan that would likely have ended the Vietnam conflict in under a month during the late winter of 1965. Instead the country's war planners and politicians veered off course and into a bloody eight-year quagmire. Harten was on the February 1965 top secret mission - a massive B-52 bombing raid of railways, supply depots, and airfields in and around Hanoi - that was called off in midflight. That mission and battle plan were mothballed until December 18, 1972, when it was dusted off and dubbed Linebacker II, effectively ending the war within a week. Over 120 B-52s bombed Hanoi-area military installations for eight consecutive days. As a result of the heavy bombing, the North Vietnamese declared a truce, attended peace talks in Paris in early January, and signed the Paris Peace Accords, ending hostilities in Vietnam on January 27, 1973. It is the gripping tale of a young air force officer's first combat mission that instantly pulls the listener in and never lets up. Members Reviews: Riveting Story of Survival This book is non-fiction. Collins is a journalist who is telling the story of his uncle Don Harter an Air Force pilot. Harten flew more than 300 combat missions in three different aircraft, the B-52, F-105 and the F-111 over North and South Vietnam from 1965 to 1972. In June 1965 over the South China Sea, during typhoon Dinah a category 5 storm, Hartens B-52 bomber collided head on with another B52 bomber at 30,000 feet. Harten managed to eject from his co-pilot seat just as the plane blew up. The story is how he survived that ejection at 30,000 fee in a category 5 typhoon. The suspense increases as we read about the problems of rescue and his ordeal in the sea. There is an underlying theme to the book that the military primarily the Air Force could have won the war if the politicians stayed out of it running the war. This is an exciting tale of survival at sea in spite of all the odds against survival. The author narrated the book. Amazing history and great story Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? Yes, to anyone interested in history of the Vietnam War and also deeper world history following the family of Mr. Harten. Who was your favorite character and why? Don Harten. Such a story. Which scene was your favorite? The whole book Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Two 4-hour sittings to finish. Any additional comments? Left me remembering my anger towards our political leaders of the time (1965 to 1969). great story this was a wonderfully told story from a true combat pilot. his story is gripping Dull Not much of the story centered on the midair event. The author took long and redundant side stories, more like filler to make a book. The reader was flat and dull. It did provide some insight into a pilot's life for that era. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/A-Cruel-and-Shocking-Act-Audiobook/B00FA893NM Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Cruel and Shocking Act Subtitle: The Secret History of the Kennedy Assassination Author: Philip Shenon Narrator: Robert Petkoff, Philip Shenon (prologue) Format: Unabridged Length: 23 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 10-29-13 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 150 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: A groundbreaking, explosive account of the Kennedy assassination that will rewrite the history of the 20th century's most controversial murder investigation. The questions have haunted our nation for half a century: Was the President killed by a single gunman? Was Lee Harvey Oswald part of a conspiracy? Did the Warren Commission discover the whole truth of what happened on November 22, 1963? Philip Shenon, a veteran investigative journalist who spent most of his career at The New York Times, finally provides many of the answers. Though A Cruel and Shocking Act began as Shenon's attempt to write the first insider's history of the Warren Commission, it quickly became something much larger and more important when he discovered startling information that was withheld from the Warren Commission by the CIA, FBI, and others in power in Washington. Shenon shows how the commission's 10-month investigation was doomed to fail because the man leading it - Chief Justice Earl Warren - was more committed to protecting the Kennedy family than getting to the full truth about what happened on that tragic day. A taut, narrative, Shenon's audiobook features some of the most compelling figures of the 20th century: Bobby Kennedy, Jackie Kennedy, Lyndon Johnson, J. Edgar Hoover, Chief Justice Warren, CIA spymasters Allen Dulles and Richard Helms, as well as the CIA's treacherous "molehunter", James Jesus Angleton. Based on hundreds of interviews and unprecedented access to the surviving commission staffers and many other key players, Philip Shenon's authoritative, scrupulously researched book will forever change the way we think about the Kennedy assassination and about the deeply flawed investigation that followed. Includes a prologue read by the author. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Philip Shenon) Tue, 29 Oct 2013 02:38:40 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/A-Cruel-and-Shocking-Act-Audiobook/B00FA893NM thebookvoice.com 23:38:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Cruel and Shocking Act Subtitle: The Secret History of the Kennedy Assassination Author: Philip Shenon Narrator: Robert Petkoff, Philip Shenon (prologue) Format: Unabridged Length: 23 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 10-29-13 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 150 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: A groundbreaking, explosive account of the Kennedy assassination that will rewrite the history of the 20th century's most controversial murder investigation. The questions have haunted our nation for half a century: Was the President killed by a single gunman? Was Lee Harvey Oswald part of a conspiracy? Did the Warren Commission discover the whole truth of what happened on November 22, 1963? Philip Shenon, a veteran investigative journalist who spent most of his career at The New York Times, finally provides many of the answers. Though A Cruel and Shocking Act began as Shenon's attempt to write the first insider's history of the Warren Commission, it quickly became something much larger and more important when he discovered startling information that was withheld from the Warren Commission by the CIA, FBI, and others in power in Washington. Shenon shows how the commission's 10-month investigation was doomed to fail because the man leading it - Chief Justice Earl Warren - was more committed to protecting the Kennedy family than getting to the full truth about what happened on that tragic day. A taut, narrative, Shenon's audiobook features some of the most compelling figures of the 20th century: Bobby Kennedy, Jackie Kennedy, Lyndon Johnson, J. Edgar Hoover, Chief Justice Warren, CIA spymasters Allen Dulles and Richard Helms, as well as the CIA's treacherous "molehunter", James Jesus Angleton. Based on hundreds of interviews and unprecedented access to the surviving commission staffers and many other key players, Philip Shenon's authoritative, scrupulously researched book will forever change the way we think about the Kennedy assassination and about the deeply flawed investigation that followed. Includes a prologue read by the author. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Cruel and Shocking Act Subtitle: The Secret History of the Kennedy Assassination Author: Philip Shenon Narrator: Robert Petkoff, Philip Shenon (prologue) Format: Unabridged Length: 23 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 10-29-13 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 150 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: A groundbreaking, explosive account of the Kennedy assassination that will rewrite the history of the 20th century's most controversial murder investigation. The questions have haunted our nation for half a century: Was the President killed by a single gunman? Was Lee Harvey Oswald part of a conspiracy? Did the Warren Commission discover the whole truth of what happened on November 22, 1963? Philip Shenon, a veteran investigative journalist who spent most of his career at The New York Times, finally provides many of the answers. Though A Cruel and Shocking Act began as Shenon's attempt to write the first insider's history of the Warren Commission, it quickly became something much larger and more important when he discovered startling information that was withheld from the Warren Commission by the CIA, FBI, and others in power in Washington. Shenon shows how the commission's 10-month investigation was doomed to fail because the man leading it - Chief Justice Earl Warren - was more committed to protecting the Kennedy family than getting to the full truth about what happened on that tragic day. A taut, narrative, Shenon's audiobook features some of the most compelling figures of the 20th century: Bobby Kennedy, Jackie Kennedy, Lyndon Johnson, J. Edgar Hoover, Chief Justice Warren, CIA spymasters Allen Dulles and Richard Helms, as well as the CIA's treacherous "molehunter", James Jesus Angleton. Based on hundreds of interviews and unprecedented access to the surviving commission staffers and many other key players, Philip Shenon's authoritative, scrupulously researched book will forever change the way we think about the Kennedy assassination and about the deeply flawed investigation that followed. Includes a prologue read by the author. Members Reviews: Every other conspiracy is false except mine An interesting account of those who did most of the work for what has become known as the Warren Commission. Mainline Propaganda to Dispel Alternate Views This book is a revisionist history of the Warren Commission, it's foibles, and the author's propping up of the tired "Oswald acted alone" line of JFK assassination books. While it offers day-to-day insight into the workings of the WC, it accepts all the official positions and challenges nothing. Sure, there are plenty of "limited hangouts": Chief Justice Earl Warren gets a flawed but loving overview. Hoover's FBI is blamed (rightly) for much. The CIA gets a naughty finger wag, with full immunity for Allen Dulles (read "The Devil's Chessboard") and Lyndon Johnson (read LBJ The Mastermind of the JFK Assassination). The research is good if you like Posner or Bugliosi, but for most people, still to this day, something is awry with what happened in 1963. This book offers sympathy to the commission men who, nonetheless, obscured valuable evidence and ignore critical information. The best book I have read in a while. Very good. I learned a lot. I already knew quite a bit. This guy did a lot of research....and he did it well. I did a 180! Would you listen to A Cruel and Shocking Act again? Why? Yes, there are so many details and historically accurate facts to be heard, reheard, and written down... This is the kind of book you takes notes about. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/East-Germany-The-History-and-Legacy-of-the-Soviet-Satellite-State-Established-after-World-War-II-Audiobook/B078FGYVSQ Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: East Germany: The History and Legacy of the Soviet Satellite State Established after World War II Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Jim D. Johnston Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 12-15-17 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 2 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: In the wake of World War II, the European continent was devastated, and the conflict left the Soviet Union and the United States as uncontested superpowers. This ushered in over 45 years of the Cold War and a political alignment of Western democracies against the Communist Soviet bloc that produced conflict with allies on each side fighting, even as the American and Soviet militaries never engaged each other. Though it never got "hot", the Cold War was a tense era until the dissolution of the USSR, and nothing symbolized the split more than the Berlin Wall, which literally divided the city. Berlin had been a flash point even before World War II ended, and the city was occupied by the different Allies even as the close of the war turned them into adversaries. After the Soviets' blockade of West Berlin was prevented by the Berlin Airlift, the Eastern Bloc and the Western powers continued to control different sections of the city, and by the 1960s, East Germany was pushing for a solution to the problem of an enclave of freedom within its borders. West Berlin was a haven for highly-educated East Germans who wanted freedom and a better life in the West, and this "brain drain" was threatening the survival of the East German economy. In order to stop this, access to the West through West Berlin had to be cut off, so in August 1961, Soviet premier Nikita Khrushchev authorized East German leader Walter Ulbricht to begin construction of what would become known as the Berlin Wall. The wall, begun on Sunday August 13, would eventually surround the city, in spite of global condemnation, and the Berlin Wall itself would become the symbol for Communist repression in the Eastern Bloc. It also ended Khrushchev's attempts to conclude a peace treaty among the Four Powers (the Soviets, the Americans, the United Kingdom, and France) and the two German states. Things came to a head in 1989. With rapid change throughout Europe, the wall faced a challenge it could not contain, the challenge of democracys spread. On the night of November 9, 1989, the Berlin Wall was effectively removed from the midst of the city it so long divided. Of course, the Berlin Wall also literally divided West Germany from East Germany. Until the unification of the country again in 1990, East Germany was predicated on, fueled by, and in the end, contingent on, the superpowers' rivalry. The history of East Germany was a remarkable one, from its chaotic origins through its ossification as a Stalinist regime, until the country collapsed along with the Berlin Wall. And in many ways, the legacy of East Germany is still around today; not only is Germany still marked by the division, but in some respects, the old frontier still represents different expectations, social conditions, and worldviews. East Germany: The History and Legacy of the Soviet Satellite State Established after World War II examines the controversial country and its place in the Cold War. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Charles River Editors) Fri, 15 Dec 2017 01:19:45 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/East-Germany-The-History-and-Legacy-of-the-Soviet-Satellite-State-Established-after-World-War-II-Audiobook/B078FGYVSQ thebookvoice.com 02:26:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: East Germany: The History and Legacy of the Soviet Satellite State Established after World War II Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Jim D. Johnston Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 12-15-17 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 2 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: In the wake of World War II, the European continent was devastated, and the conflict left the Soviet Union and the United States as uncontested superpowers. This ushered in over 45 years of the Cold War and a political alignment of Western democracies against the Communist Soviet bloc that produced conflict with allies on each side fighting, even as the American and Soviet militaries never engaged each other. Though it never got "hot", the Cold War was a tense era until the dissolution of the USSR, and nothing symbolized the split more than the Berlin Wall, which literally divided the city. Berlin had been a flash point even before World War II ended, and the city was occupied by the different Allies even as the close of the war turned them into adversaries. After the Soviets' blockade of West Berlin was prevented by the Berlin Airlift, the Eastern Bloc and the Western powers continued to control different sections of the city, and by the 1960s, East Germany was pushing for a solution to the problem of an enclave of freedom within its borders. West Berlin was a haven for highly-educated East Germans who wanted freedom and a better life in the West, and this "brain drain" was threatening the survival of the East German economy. In order to stop this, access to the West through West Berlin had to be cut off, so in August 1961, Soviet premier Nikita Khrushchev authorized East German leader Walter Ulbricht to begin construction of what would become known as the Berlin Wall. The wall, begun on Sunday August 13, would eventually surround the city, in spite of global condemnation, and the Berlin Wall itself would become the symbol for Communist repression in the Eastern Bloc. It also ended Khrushchev's attempts to conclude a peace treaty among the Four Powers (the Soviets, the Americans, the United Kingdom, and France) and the two German states. Things came to a head in 1989. With rapid change throughout Europe, the wall faced a challenge it could not contain, the challenge of democracys spread. On the night of November 9, 1989, the Berlin Wall was effectively removed from the midst of the city it so long divided. Of course, the Berlin Wall also literally divided West Germany from East Germany. Until the unification of the country again in 1990, East Germany was predicated on, fueled by, and in the end, contingent on, the superpowers' rivalry. The history of East Germany was a remarkable one, from its chaotic origins through its ossification as a Stalinist regime, until the country collapsed along with the Berlin Wall. And in many ways, the legacy of East Germany is still around today; not only is Germany still marked by the division, but in some respects, the old frontier still represents different expectations, social conditions, and worldviews. East Germany: The History and Legacy of the Soviet Satellite State Established after World War II examines the controversial country and its place in the Cold War. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: East Germany: The History and Legacy of the Soviet Satellite State Established after World War II Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Jim D. Johnston Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 12-15-17 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 2 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: In the wake of World War II, the European continent was devastated, and the conflict left the Soviet Union and the United States as uncontested superpowers. This ushered in over 45 years of the Cold War and a political alignment of Western democracies against the Communist Soviet bloc that produced conflict with allies on each side fighting, even as the American and Soviet militaries never engaged each other. Though it never got "hot", the Cold War was a tense era until the dissolution of the USSR, and nothing symbolized the split more than the Berlin Wall, which literally divided the city. Berlin had been a flash point even before World War II ended, and the city was occupied by the different Allies even as the close of the war turned them into adversaries. After the Soviets' blockade of West Berlin was prevented by the Berlin Airlift, the Eastern Bloc and the Western powers continued to control different sections of the city, and by the 1960s, East Germany was pushing for a solution to the problem of an enclave of freedom within its borders. West Berlin was a haven for highly-educated East Germans who wanted freedom and a better life in the West, and this "brain drain" was threatening the survival of the East German economy. In order to stop this, access to the West through West Berlin had to be cut off, so in August 1961, Soviet premier Nikita Khrushchev authorized East German leader Walter Ulbricht to begin construction of what would become known as the Berlin Wall. The wall, begun on Sunday August 13, would eventually surround the city, in spite of global condemnation, and the Berlin Wall itself would become the symbol for Communist repression in the Eastern Bloc. It also ended Khrushchev's attempts to conclude a peace treaty among the Four Powers (the Soviets, the Americans, the United Kingdom, and France) and the two German states. Things came to a head in 1989. With rapid change throughout Europe, the wall faced a challenge it could not contain, the challenge of democracys spread. On the night of November 9, 1989, the Berlin Wall was effectively removed from the midst of the city it so long divided. Of course, the Berlin Wall also literally divided West Germany from East Germany. Until the unification of the country again in 1990, East Germany was predicated on, fueled by, and in the end, contingent on, the superpowers' rivalry. The history of East Germany was a remarkable one, from its chaotic origins through its ossification as a Stalinist regime, until the country collapsed along with the Berlin Wall. And in many ways, the legacy of East Germany is still around today; not only is Germany still marked by the division, but in some respects, the old frontier still represents different expectations, social conditions, and worldviews. East Germany: The History and Legacy of the Soviet Satellite State Established after World War II examines the controversial country and its place in the Cold War. Members Reviews: The legacy of East Germany I found the e-book East Germany: The History and Legacy of the Soviet Satellite State Established after World War II to be quite interesting. I enjoy e-book such as this that provides extensive information about a particular subject with a good reference list. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Storm-of-the-Century-Audiobook/B00XQS1DQI Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Storm of the Century Subtitle: Tragedy, Heroism, Survival, and the Epic True Story of America's Deadliest Natural Disaster: The Great Gulf Hurricane of 1900 Author: Al Roker, William Hogeland Narrator: Byron Wagner Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 08-11-15 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 93 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: In this gripping narrative history, the beloved NBC weather personality vividly brings to life the Great Gulf Hurricane of 1900: the deadliest natural disaster in American history. On the afternoon of September 8, 1900, 200-mile-per-hour winds and 15-foot waves slammed into Galveston, the prosperous and growing port city on Texas' Gulf Coast. By dawn the next day, when the storm had passed, the city that had existed just hours before was gone. Shattered, grief-stricken survivors emerged to witness a level of destruction never before seen: 8,000 corpses littered the streets and were buried under the massive wreckage. Rushing water had lifted buildings from their foundations, smashing them into pieces, while intense winds had upended girders and trestles, driving them through house walls and into sidewalks. In less than 24 hours, one storm destroyed a major American metropolis - and awakened a nation to the terrifying power of nature. The Storm of the Century brings this legendary disaster and its aftermath into brilliant focus. No other natural disaster has ever matched the havoc caused by the awesome mix of winds, rains, and flooding that devastated this bustling metropolis and shocked a young, optimistic nation on the cusp of modernity. Exploring the impact of the disaster on a rising nation's confidence - the pain and trauma of the loss and the determination of the response - Al Roker illuminates both the energy and the limitations of the American Century, and of nature itself. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Al Roker) Tue, 11 Aug 2015 18:08:38 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Storm-of-the-Century-Audiobook/B00XQS1DQI thebookvoice.com 08:06:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Storm of the Century Subtitle: Tragedy, Heroism, Survival, and the Epic True Story of America's Deadliest Natural Disaster: The Great Gulf Hurricane of 1900 Author: Al Roker, William Hogeland Narrator: Byron Wagner Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 08-11-15 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 93 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: In this gripping narrative history, the beloved NBC weather personality vividly brings to life the Great Gulf Hurricane of 1900: the deadliest natural disaster in American history. On the afternoon of September 8, 1900, 200-mile-per-hour winds and 15-foot waves slammed into Galveston, the prosperous and growing port city on Texas' Gulf Coast. By dawn the next day, when the storm had passed, the city that had existed just hours before was gone. Shattered, grief-stricken survivors emerged to witness a level of destruction never before seen: 8,000 corpses littered the streets and were buried under the massive wreckage. Rushing water had lifted buildings from their foundations, smashing them into pieces, while intense winds had upended girders and trestles, driving them through house walls and into sidewalks. In less than 24 hours, one storm destroyed a major American metropolis - and awakened a nation to the terrifying power of nature. The Storm of the Century brings this legendary disaster and its aftermath into brilliant focus. No other natural disaster has ever matched the havoc caused by the awesome mix of winds, rains, and flooding that devastated this bustling metropolis and shocked a young, optimistic nation on the cusp of modernity. Exploring the impact of the disaster on a rising nation's confidence - the pain and trauma of the loss and the determination of the response - Al Roker illuminates both the energy and the limitations of the American Century, and of nature itself. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Storm of the Century Subtitle: Tragedy, Heroism, Survival, and the Epic True Story of America's Deadliest Natural Disaster: The Great Gulf Hurricane of 1900 Author: Al Roker, William Hogeland Narrator: Byron Wagner Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 08-11-15 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 93 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: In this gripping narrative history, the beloved NBC weather personality vividly brings to life the Great Gulf Hurricane of 1900: the deadliest natural disaster in American history. On the afternoon of September 8, 1900, 200-mile-per-hour winds and 15-foot waves slammed into Galveston, the prosperous and growing port city on Texas' Gulf Coast. By dawn the next day, when the storm had passed, the city that had existed just hours before was gone. Shattered, grief-stricken survivors emerged to witness a level of destruction never before seen: 8,000 corpses littered the streets and were buried under the massive wreckage. Rushing water had lifted buildings from their foundations, smashing them into pieces, while intense winds had upended girders and trestles, driving them through house walls and into sidewalks. In less than 24 hours, one storm destroyed a major American metropolis - and awakened a nation to the terrifying power of nature. The Storm of the Century brings this legendary disaster and its aftermath into brilliant focus. No other natural disaster has ever matched the havoc caused by the awesome mix of winds, rains, and flooding that devastated this bustling metropolis and shocked a young, optimistic nation on the cusp of modernity. Exploring the impact of the disaster on a rising nation's confidence - the pain and trauma of the loss and the determination of the response - Al Roker illuminates both the energy and the limitations of the American Century, and of nature itself. Members Reviews: Excellent read Lots of information about the hurricane of course but also about the National Weather Service development and their role in the story. Newspapers also play a significant role. Individual stories are intertwined to bring a full picture of this traumatic moment in history. Well written and read. Review of "The Storm of the Century " This was an interesting story of an event that as never been told so vividly. It had a few flaws, in my view, of the reader, that were distracting to me. 1. The reader did not pronounce the towns in Texas, as Texans do. ie San Jacinto, Boliver, Sabine etc. if the book is about Texas he should know how to describe the location. 2. Mr. Wagner spoke in a sort of monotone that almost put me to sleep..not a good thing when you are talking about such a vivid happening. Several times I found myself going back and re listening to whole chapters. 3. Perhaps you should have gotten a Texas native reader. It just didn't seem to fit. The dialect and the subject. Having said that, the story was well written and well researched. I really would recommend it. A lot of information there that was new to me, and a fascinating tale of the awesomeness of nature. I particularly liked Mr. Roker's obvious knowledge of the subject matter. Great book Great account of disaster that my great grandparents survived. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Sinking-of-the-Edmund-Fitzgerald-Audiobook/B00VQTEV2C Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald Subtitle: The Loss of the Largest Ship on the Great Lakes Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Scott Clem Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 04-07-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 37 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: The Great Lakes have claimed countless thousands of vessels over the course of history, but its biggest and most famous victim was the SS Edmund Fitzgerald, the largest ship of its day to sail the Great Lakes and still the largest to lie below Lake Superior's murky depths. The giant ore freighter was intentionally built "within a foot of the maximum length allowed for passage through the soon-to-be completed Saint Lawrence Seaway." But despite its commercial purpose, the Edmund Fitzgerald was also one of the most luxurious ships to ever set sail in the Great Lakes. One person who sailed aboard the ship recounted, "Stewards treated the guests to the entire VIP routine. The cuisine was reportedly excellent and snacks were always available in the lounge. A small but well stocked kitchenette provided the drinks. Once each trip, the captain held a candlelight dinner for the guests, complete with mess-jacketed stewards and special 'clamdigger' punch. Indeed, when it was completed in 1957, the Edmund Fitzgerald was nearly 730 feet long and dubbed "Queen of the Lakes", and it was so popular that people would wait along the shores to catch a glimpse of the famous boat. The ship had already earned various safety awards and never suffered a serious problem when it set sail from Superior, Wisconsin with over 26,000 tons of freight on November 9, 1975 and headed for a steel mill near Detroit. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Charles River Editors) Tue, 07 Apr 2015 10:16:33 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Sinking-of-the-Edmund-Fitzgerald-Audiobook/B00VQTEV2C thebookvoice.com 01:03:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald Subtitle: The Loss of the Largest Ship on the Great Lakes Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Scott Clem Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 04-07-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 37 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: The Great Lakes have claimed countless thousands of vessels over the course of history, but its biggest and most famous victim was the SS Edmund Fitzgerald, the largest ship of its day to sail the Great Lakes and still the largest to lie below Lake Superior's murky depths. The giant ore freighter was intentionally built "within a foot of the maximum length allowed for passage through the soon-to-be completed Saint Lawrence Seaway." But despite its commercial purpose, the Edmund Fitzgerald was also one of the most luxurious ships to ever set sail in the Great Lakes. One person who sailed aboard the ship recounted, "Stewards treated the guests to the entire VIP routine. The cuisine was reportedly excellent and snacks were always available in the lounge. A small but well stocked kitchenette provided the drinks. Once each trip, the captain held a candlelight dinner for the guests, complete with mess-jacketed stewards and special 'clamdigger' punch. Indeed, when it was completed in 1957, the Edmund Fitzgerald was nearly 730 feet long and dubbed "Queen of the Lakes", and it was so popular that people would wait along the shores to catch a glimpse of the famous boat. The ship had already earned various safety awards and never suffered a serious problem when it set sail from Superior, Wisconsin with over 26,000 tons of freight on November 9, 1975 and headed for a steel mill near Detroit. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald Subtitle: The Loss of the Largest Ship on the Great Lakes Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Scott Clem Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 04-07-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 37 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: The Great Lakes have claimed countless thousands of vessels over the course of history, but its biggest and most famous victim was the SS Edmund Fitzgerald, the largest ship of its day to sail the Great Lakes and still the largest to lie below Lake Superior's murky depths. The giant ore freighter was intentionally built "within a foot of the maximum length allowed for passage through the soon-to-be completed Saint Lawrence Seaway." But despite its commercial purpose, the Edmund Fitzgerald was also one of the most luxurious ships to ever set sail in the Great Lakes. One person who sailed aboard the ship recounted, "Stewards treated the guests to the entire VIP routine. The cuisine was reportedly excellent and snacks were always available in the lounge. A small but well stocked kitchenette provided the drinks. Once each trip, the captain held a candlelight dinner for the guests, complete with mess-jacketed stewards and special 'clamdigger' punch. Indeed, when it was completed in 1957, the Edmund Fitzgerald was nearly 730 feet long and dubbed "Queen of the Lakes", and it was so popular that people would wait along the shores to catch a glimpse of the famous boat. The ship had already earned various safety awards and never suffered a serious problem when it set sail from Superior, Wisconsin with over 26,000 tons of freight on November 9, 1975 and headed for a steel mill near Detroit. Members Reviews: A waste of money It's just reading off the Gordon Lightfoot song cmon really I was expecting a story what a waste Not the best narration, but not a bad book. not a bad book. could be a better narrator. Great story, but boring to listen to. Not really worth the money. Terrible book and reading Please don't bother to buy this book. It's is not well written or well read. Anything would be better than this. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Yalta-Audiobook/B003ON69ZU Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Yalta Subtitle: The Price of Peace Author: S. M. Plokhy Narrator: Henry Strozier Format: Unabridged Length: 22 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 06-02-10 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 26 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Award-winning Harvard historian S. M. Plokhy delivers a convincing revisionist analysis (Publishers Weekly) of the February 1945 Yalta conference. Bolstered by Soviet wiretaps, Plokhys engrossing narrative of Stalin, Churchill, and FDRs negotiations reveals the West did better than previously thought. Critic Reviews: "Revisiting the much-studied Yalta conference of February 1945, historian Plokhy capitalizes on his advantage over prior authors. He had better access to Russian archives, which permits him to vibrantly re-create the summits physical surroundings, interpersonal relations, and diplomatic fencing. Because dueling interpretations of Yaltas protocols contributed significantly to the onset of the cold war, Plokhys fundamental thesis questions whether Yaltas agreements were the best Churchill and Roosevelt could have wrung from Stalin....Within the framework of the tense negotiations that ensued, Plokhy brings forth the daily dynamics of Yalta and embroiders them with items behind subsequent recrimination about the conference results, such as FDRs ill health and the presence of probable Soviet spy Alger Hiss. Releasing the subject from cold war historiography, Plokhy establishes a new standard on Yalta and its controversies." (Booklist) biacuaduc@gmail.com (S. M. Plokhy) Wed, 02 Jun 2010 13:15:21 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Yalta-Audiobook/B003ON69ZU thebookvoice.com 22:37:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Yalta Subtitle: The Price of Peace Author: S. M. Plokhy Narrator: Henry Strozier Format: Unabridged Length: 22 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 06-02-10 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 26 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Award-winning Harvard historian S. M. Plokhy delivers a convincing revisionist analysis (Publishers Weekly) of the February 1945 Yalta conference. Bolstered by Soviet wiretaps, Plokhys engrossing narrative of Stalin, Churchill, and FDRs negotiations reveals the West did better than previously thought. Critic Reviews: "Revisiting the much-studied Yalta conference of February 1945, historian Plokhy capitalizes on his advantage over prior authors. He had better access to Russian archives, which permits him to vibrantly re-create the summits physical surroundings, interpersonal relations, and diplomatic fencing. Because dueling interpretations of Yaltas protocols contributed significantly to the onset of the cold war, Plokhys fundamental thesis questions whether Yaltas agreements were the best Churchill and Roosevelt could have wrung from Stalin....Within the framework of the tense negotiations that ensued, Plokhy brings forth the daily dynamics of Yalta and embroiders them with items behind subsequent recrimination about the conference results, such as FDRs ill health and the presence of probable Soviet spy Alger Hiss. Releasing the subject from cold war historiography, Plokhy establishes a new standard on Yalta and its controversies." (Booklist) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Yalta Subtitle: The Price of Peace Author: S. M. Plokhy Narrator: Henry Strozier Format: Unabridged Length: 22 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 06-02-10 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 26 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Award-winning Harvard historian S. M. Plokhy delivers a convincing revisionist analysis (Publishers Weekly) of the February 1945 Yalta conference. Bolstered by Soviet wiretaps, Plokhys engrossing narrative of Stalin, Churchill, and FDRs negotiations reveals the West did better than previously thought. Critic Reviews: "Revisiting the much-studied Yalta conference of February 1945, historian Plokhy capitalizes on his advantage over prior authors. He had better access to Russian archives, which permits him to vibrantly re-create the summits physical surroundings, interpersonal relations, and diplomatic fencing. Because dueling interpretations of Yaltas protocols contributed significantly to the onset of the cold war, Plokhys fundamental thesis questions whether Yaltas agreements were the best Churchill and Roosevelt could have wrung from Stalin....Within the framework of the tense negotiations that ensued, Plokhy brings forth the daily dynamics of Yalta and embroiders them with items behind subsequent recrimination about the conference results, such as FDRs ill health and the presence of probable Soviet spy Alger Hiss. Releasing the subject from cold war historiography, Plokhy establishes a new standard on Yalta and its controversies." (Booklist) Members Reviews: The kings of the earth What made the experience of listening to Yalta the most enjoyable? This audio book brings dry historical facts to life because it is well narrated What did you like best about this story? I particularly enjoyed the interplay between personalities and the personal stories What does Henry Strozier bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? I have been interested in reading this book since I heard it was published but the size was daunting. The audio book format allowed me to listen on the way to and from work and on longer trips and it makes the time pass effortlessly. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? The discussions and events regarding Poland where of particular interest since my father was polish and fought with General Anders in the final months of the war in Italy. For the hard core history bug I had a hard time paying attention during several sections of this book. A lot of detail, sometimes hard to keep track of all the names and events. Very slow reader, had to speed up replay. Supposed to be full of new information, but I was a little concerned when the author said that FDR's plane was protected by a fleet of jet fighters. boring gossip. either the subject of the conference at Yalta is too small for a devoted book-length treatment, or the author is too small for the triumvirate of giants in attendance. there are many descriptive passages that are beautifully written, and many pleasing anecdotes. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Third-Reich-Audiobook/B019ZSNWFW Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Third Reich Subtitle: Adolf Hitler, Nazi Germany, World War II and the Last German Empire Author: Frank D. Kennedy Narrator: Saethon Williams Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 01-04-16 Publisher: Make Profits Easy LLC Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: The First Reich: Charlemagne, king of the Franks, is declared ruler of the Holy Roman Empire. This empire dominates Western Europe from 800 until 1806, when it is defeated by Napoleon. The Second Reich: All of Germany is united behind Prussia under the leadership of Otto von Bismarck, victor of the Franco-Prussian War. Only Germany's defeat in World War I can break the power of the second German empire. What was the Third Reich? In 1933, Adolf Hitler was appointed Chancellor of Germany after convincing other members of the Reichstag that the Nazi party was better for the country than their feared rivals, the Communists. Within the year, the president of the German Republic will be dead, and Hitler will declare himself supreme leader of Germany. But how did it happen? The Third Reich: Adolf Hitler, Nazi Germany, World War II and the Last German Empire takes you on a guided tour of German history for the last 1000 years. You'll study the constitution of the Weimar Republic and the Treaty of Versailles, and come to understand why Hitler believed it was crucial to build a new Nazi empire that was second to no one other nation in Europe in terms of military development. You'll learn how Hitler used the rhetoric of racism and nationalism to transform himself from a democratically elected member of government into a dictator whose word was law. Most importantly, you'll learn how those changes paved the way to World War II and the atrocities of the Holocaust. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Frank D. Kennedy) Mon, 04 Jan 2016 03:01:34 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Third-Reich-Audiobook/B019ZSNWFW thebookvoice.com 03:47:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Third Reich Subtitle: Adolf Hitler, Nazi Germany, World War II and the Last German Empire Author: Frank D. Kennedy Narrator: Saethon Williams Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 01-04-16 Publisher: Make Profits Easy LLC Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: The First Reich: Charlemagne, king of the Franks, is declared ruler of the Holy Roman Empire. This empire dominates Western Europe from 800 until 1806, when it is defeated by Napoleon. The Second Reich: All of Germany is united behind Prussia under the leadership of Otto von Bismarck, victor of the Franco-Prussian War. Only Germany's defeat in World War I can break the power of the second German empire. What was the Third Reich? In 1933, Adolf Hitler was appointed Chancellor of Germany after convincing other members of the Reichstag that the Nazi party was better for the country than their feared rivals, the Communists. Within the year, the president of the German Republic will be dead, and Hitler will declare himself supreme leader of Germany. But how did it happen? The Third Reich: Adolf Hitler, Nazi Germany, World War II and the Last German Empire takes you on a guided tour of German history for the last 1000 years. You'll study the constitution of the Weimar Republic and the Treaty of Versailles, and come to understand why Hitler believed it was crucial to build a new Nazi empire that was second to no one other nation in Europe in terms of military development. You'll learn how Hitler used the rhetoric of racism and nationalism to transform himself from a democratically elected member of government into a dictator whose word was law. Most importantly, you'll learn how those changes paved the way to World War II and the atrocities of the Holocaust. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Third Reich Subtitle: Adolf Hitler, Nazi Germany, World War II and the Last German Empire Author: Frank D. Kennedy Narrator: Saethon Williams Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 01-04-16 Publisher: Make Profits Easy LLC Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: The First Reich: Charlemagne, king of the Franks, is declared ruler of the Holy Roman Empire. This empire dominates Western Europe from 800 until 1806, when it is defeated by Napoleon. The Second Reich: All of Germany is united behind Prussia under the leadership of Otto von Bismarck, victor of the Franco-Prussian War. Only Germany's defeat in World War I can break the power of the second German empire. What was the Third Reich? In 1933, Adolf Hitler was appointed Chancellor of Germany after convincing other members of the Reichstag that the Nazi party was better for the country than their feared rivals, the Communists. Within the year, the president of the German Republic will be dead, and Hitler will declare himself supreme leader of Germany. But how did it happen? The Third Reich: Adolf Hitler, Nazi Germany, World War II and the Last German Empire takes you on a guided tour of German history for the last 1000 years. You'll study the constitution of the Weimar Republic and the Treaty of Versailles, and come to understand why Hitler believed it was crucial to build a new Nazi empire that was second to no one other nation in Europe in terms of military development. You'll learn how Hitler used the rhetoric of racism and nationalism to transform himself from a democratically elected member of government into a dictator whose word was law. Most importantly, you'll learn how those changes paved the way to World War II and the atrocities of the Holocaust. Members Reviews: Very Good Work on the Third Reich This is an excellent overview, not only of the Third Reich but of the history of Germany that led up to the Nazis' rise to power. While it doesn't have the depth of Shirer's classic work, it does have added and interesting insights. I'd recommend it to anyone interested in the two World Wars and their impact on us today. One thing I found of special interest was his point that it wasn't the outward symbols of Nazism that put Hitler in power, but the underlying attitudes of people toward politicians who say what the people want to hear. There's a clear warning for us today in this: "It is useless to pretend for our own comfort that the Nazis were not like us, or that all of the Nazis, including Hitler himself, were not capable of warmth, kindness, compassion, and generosity. But it is easy to see where monstrousness established its foothold: it was in the drawing of a line between themselves and people they saw as not like themselves. The protection of human identity was bestowed only on a few. Everyone else, they categorized as untermenschen, sub-human; and what happened to sub-humans, as Himmler says, was a matter of utter indifference. ... Some of the same prejudices exist in our modern way of thinking. Let us never fail to question them, or to remain doubtful and skeptical when those in power capitalize on our fears of the differences between us and those we perceive as different." D. Kennedy, Frank (2015-12-16). The Third Reich: Adolf Hitler, Nazi Germany, World War II And The Last German Empire (Kindle Locations 1565-1572). Make Profits Easy LLC. Kindle Edition. " Good overview of Why I've always been intrigued as to how such evil & hatred could take hold of a whole nation. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Sit-In-Audiobook/B00BSVRO72 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sit-In Subtitle: How Four Friends Stood Up by Sitting Down Author: Andrea Davis Pinkney Narrator: Myra Lucretia Taylor Format: Unabridged Length: 22 mins Language: English Release date: 03-13-13 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: The recipient of a Coretta Scott King Book Award Author Honor, Andrea Davis Pinkney is the popular author of numerous picture books and young adult novels. Sit-In recounts the historic events of 1960, when four black college students attempted to integrate a lunch counter in Greensboro, North Carolina. Critic Reviews: "[P]owerful, elemental, and historic story of those who stood up to oppressive authority and changed the world." (Booklist) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Andrea Davis Pinkney) Wed, 13 Mar 2013 04:02:29 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Sit-In-Audiobook/B00BSVRO72 thebookvoice.com 00:22:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sit-In Subtitle: How Four Friends Stood Up by Sitting Down Author: Andrea Davis Pinkney Narrator: Myra Lucretia Taylor Format: Unabridged Length: 22 mins Language: English Release date: 03-13-13 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: The recipient of a Coretta Scott King Book Award Author Honor, Andrea Davis Pinkney is the popular author of numerous picture books and young adult novels. Sit-In recounts the historic events of 1960, when four black college students attempted to integrate a lunch counter in Greensboro, North Carolina. Critic Reviews: "[P]owerful, elemental, and historic story of those who stood up to oppressive authority and changed the world." (Booklist) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sit-In Subtitle: How Four Friends Stood Up by Sitting Down Author: Andrea Davis Pinkney Narrator: Myra Lucretia Taylor Format: Unabridged Length: 22 mins Language: English Release date: 03-13-13 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: The recipient of a Coretta Scott King Book Award Author Honor, Andrea Davis Pinkney is the popular author of numerous picture books and young adult novels. Sit-In recounts the historic events of 1960, when four black college students attempted to integrate a lunch counter in Greensboro, North Carolina. Critic Reviews: "[P]owerful, elemental, and historic story of those who stood up to oppressive authority and changed the world." (Booklist) Members Reviews: What an amazing book! A great topic What an amazing book! A great topic, and written beautifully. Started a lot of very good, intelligent and important conversations in my class. I love the style of writing in this book I love the style of writing in this book. Really important part of history, and this book is written well for children of all ages to enjoy. Great story and images I use for middle school historical fiction unit Great story and images I use for middle school historical fiction unit Creative account of how four friends sat down to stand up I read this with my fifth grade students. They loved the illustrations, big quotes and cooking metaphors. I enjoyed how Pinkney weaves together the four students at the lunch counter in Greensboro with the other actions happening across the country, and she gives the perfect amount background of Jim Crow laws for elementary students. She also conveys the message of patience and peaceful demonstrations very well. Moms and Kids Agree This is the kind of book I'm always so excited to buy. It has a great message about young people changing the course of history through nonviolence, the language is melodic and fun to read aloud, and the illustrations are dazzling. When I buy a book like this, I'm always nervous kids will reject it because it only actually appeals to adults. Not the case here! The first week we had it, my daughter asked to read it twice a day. Shortly after, on the anniversary of the sit-in detailed in the book, we saw a photo from it republished in a newspaper and she immediately identified it and was so excited. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Naval-War-in-the-Baltic-Audiobook/B074SW7LB6 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Naval War in the Baltic Subtitle: 1939-1945 Author: Poul Grooss Narrator: Corey M. Snow Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 08-22-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 11 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: From the shelling of the fort at Westerplatte on the Polish coast on September 1, 1939, to the loss of thousands of German refugees at sea in May 1945, the Baltic witnessed continuous and ferocious fighting throughout World War II. In this new audiobook, Poul Grooss chronicles naval warfare in the region and covers such major events as the siege of Leningrad, the Soviet campaign against Sweden in 1942, the three wars in Finland (1939-44), the Soviet liberation of the Baltic states and the German evacuation of two million people from the East, and the Soviet race westward in 1945. Grooss also explores topics such as Swedish cooperation with Germany, the Germans' use of the Baltic to train U-boat crews for the Battle of the Atlantic, the secret weapons trials in the remote area of Peenmünde, and the RAF mining campaign that reduced the threat of new and revolutionary German submarine technology. He explains how messages from Bletchley Park were the basis for the RAF attacks on German coastal regions. Moreover, Grooss provides the political and military context of the war in this theater, and he describes details of ships, radar, artillery, mines, and aircraft. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Poul Grooss) Tue, 22 Aug 2017 15:45:37 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Naval-War-in-the-Baltic-Audiobook/B074SW7LB6 thebookvoice.com 13:15:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Naval War in the Baltic Subtitle: 1939-1945 Author: Poul Grooss Narrator: Corey M. Snow Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 08-22-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 11 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: From the shelling of the fort at Westerplatte on the Polish coast on September 1, 1939, to the loss of thousands of German refugees at sea in May 1945, the Baltic witnessed continuous and ferocious fighting throughout World War II. In this new audiobook, Poul Grooss chronicles naval warfare in the region and covers such major events as the siege of Leningrad, the Soviet campaign against Sweden in 1942, the three wars in Finland (1939-44), the Soviet liberation of the Baltic states and the German evacuation of two million people from the East, and the Soviet race westward in 1945. Grooss also explores topics such as Swedish cooperation with Germany, the Germans' use of the Baltic to train U-boat crews for the Battle of the Atlantic, the secret weapons trials in the remote area of Peenmünde, and the RAF mining campaign that reduced the threat of new and revolutionary German submarine technology. He explains how messages from Bletchley Park were the basis for the RAF attacks on German coastal regions. Moreover, Grooss provides the political and military context of the war in this theater, and he describes details of ships, radar, artillery, mines, and aircraft. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Naval War in the Baltic Subtitle: 1939-1945 Author: Poul Grooss Narrator: Corey M. Snow Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 08-22-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 11 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: From the shelling of the fort at Westerplatte on the Polish coast on September 1, 1939, to the loss of thousands of German refugees at sea in May 1945, the Baltic witnessed continuous and ferocious fighting throughout World War II. In this new audiobook, Poul Grooss chronicles naval warfare in the region and covers such major events as the siege of Leningrad, the Soviet campaign against Sweden in 1942, the three wars in Finland (1939-44), the Soviet liberation of the Baltic states and the German evacuation of two million people from the East, and the Soviet race westward in 1945. Grooss also explores topics such as Swedish cooperation with Germany, the Germans' use of the Baltic to train U-boat crews for the Battle of the Atlantic, the secret weapons trials in the remote area of Peenmünde, and the RAF mining campaign that reduced the threat of new and revolutionary German submarine technology. He explains how messages from Bletchley Park were the basis for the RAF attacks on German coastal regions. Moreover, Grooss provides the political and military context of the war in this theater, and he describes details of ships, radar, artillery, mines, and aircraft. Members Reviews: Great history and information. Delivery and organization could be improved. Great history not well covered elsewhere. Format really jumps around to make it harder to follow. Narrator does repeat some sections. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Island-of-Vice-Audiobook/B00771TG9Q Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Island of Vice Subtitle: Theodore Roosevelt's Doomed Quest to Clean up Sin-Loving New York Author: Richard Zacks Narrator: Joe Ochman Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 03-13-12 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 157 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: When young Theodore Roosevelt was appointed police commissioner of New York City, he had the astounding gall to try to shut down the brothels, gambling joints, and after-hours saloons. This is the story of how TR took on Manhattan vice... and vice won. In the 1890s, New York City was Americas financial, manufacturing, and entertainment capital, and also its preferred destination for sin, teeming with forty thousand prostitutes, glittery casinos, and all-night dives. Police captains took hefty bribes to see nothing while reformers writhed in frustration. In Island of Vice, Richard Zacks paints a vivid portrait of the lewd underbelly of 1890s New York, and of Theodore Roosevelt, the puritanical, cocksure police commissioner resolved to clean it up. Writing with great wit and zest, Zacks explores how young Roosevelt goes head to head with Tammany Hall, takes midnight rambles with muckraker Jacob Riis, and tries to convince two million New Yorkers to enjoy wholesome family fun. When Roosevelts crackdown succeeds too well, even his supporters turn on him, and TR discovers that New York loves its sin more than its salvation. With cameos by Stephen Crane, Mark Twain, and a horde of very angry cops, Island of Vice is an unforgettable snapshot of turn-of-the-century New York in all its seedy glory and a brilliant miniature of one of Americas most colorful presidents. Critic Reviews: Here is young Teddy Roosevelt as the reformist New York City Police Commissioner confronted in 1895 with a cabal of unaccountably wealthy police officials, whole neighborhoods of brothels, and the paws of the Tammany Tiger in everything. A delicious municipal history, impeccably researched, excitingly told. (E. L. Doctorow, award-winning author of Ragtime) "In the early 1890s, New York was America's vice capital, with thousands of prostitutes and countless all-night gambling halls. But then, in 1895, Teddy Roosevelt was appointed police commissioner. Richard Zacks paints an engagingly vivid picture of the rise of Roosevelt, the birth of the reform movement, and the creation of 20th century America. Roosevelt comes alive with all of his blustery and belligerent passion, and so does New York City." (Walter Isaacson, best-selling author of Steve Jobs and Einstein: His Life and Universe) From the opening pages of his rousing new book, Island of Vice, Richard Zacks plunges readers into the filth, debauchery and corruption of 1890s New York. When an ambitious young Theodore Roosevelt strides in to clean up the mess, the story, already brimming with incredible characters and jaw-dropping details, only gets better. (Candice Millard, best-selling author of The River of Doubt and Destiny of the Republic) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Richard Zacks) Tue, 13 Mar 2012 04:12:35 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Island-of-Vice-Audiobook/B00771TG9Q thebookvoice.com 15:28:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Island of Vice Subtitle: Theodore Roosevelt's Doomed Quest to Clean up Sin-Loving New York Author: Richard Zacks Narrator: Joe Ochman Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 03-13-12 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 157 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: When young Theodore Roosevelt was appointed police commissioner of New York City, he had the astounding gall to try to shut down the brothels, gambling joints, and after-hours saloons. This is the story of how TR took on Manhattan vice... and vice won. In the 1890s, New York City was Americas financial, manufacturing, and entertainment capital, and also its preferred destination for sin, teeming with forty thousand prostitutes, glittery casinos, and all-night dives. Police captains took hefty bribes to see nothing while reformers writhed in frustration. In Island of Vice, Richard Zacks paints a vivid portrait of the lewd underbelly of 1890s New York, and of Theodore Roosevelt, the puritanical, cocksure police commissioner resolved to clean it up. Writing with great wit and zest, Zacks explores how young Roosevelt goes head to head with Tammany Hall, takes midnight rambles with muckraker Jacob Riis, and tries to convince two million New Yorkers to enjoy wholesome family fun. When Roosevelts crackdown succeeds too well, even his supporters turn on him, and TR discovers that New York loves its sin more than its salvation. With cameos by Stephen Crane, Mark Twain, and a horde of very angry cops, Island of Vice is an unforgettable snapshot of turn-of-the-century New York in all its seedy glory and a brilliant miniature of one of Americas most colorful presidents. Critic Reviews: Here is young Teddy Roosevelt as the reformist New York City Police Commissioner confronted in 1895 with a cabal of unaccountably wealthy police officials, whole neighborhoods of brothels, and the paws of the Tammany Tiger in everything. A delicious municipal history, impeccably researched, excitingly told. (E. L. Doctorow, award-winning author of Ragtime) "In the early 1890s, New York was America's vice capital, with thousands of prostitutes and countless all-night gambling halls. But then, in 1895, Teddy Roosevelt was appointed police commissioner. Richard Zacks paints an engagingly vivid picture of the rise of Roosevelt, the birth of the reform movement, and the creation of 20th century America. Roosevelt comes alive with all of his blustery and belligerent passion, and so does New York City." (Walter Isaacson, best-selling author of Steve Jobs and Einstein: His Life and Universe) From the opening pages of his rousing new book, Island of Vice, Richard Zacks plunges readers into the filth, debauchery and corruption of 1890s New York. When an ambitious young Theodore Roosevelt strides in to clean up the mess, the story, already brimming with incredible characters and jaw-dropping details, only gets better. (Candice Millard, best-selling author of The River of Doubt and Destiny of the Republic) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Island of Vice Subtitle: Theodore Roosevelt's Doomed Quest to Clean up Sin-Loving New York Author: Richard Zacks Narrator: Joe Ochman Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 03-13-12 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 157 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: When young Theodore Roosevelt was appointed police commissioner of New York City, he had the astounding gall to try to shut down the brothels, gambling joints, and after-hours saloons. This is the story of how TR took on Manhattan vice... and vice won. In the 1890s, New York City was Americas financial, manufacturing, and entertainment capital, and also its preferred destination for sin, teeming with forty thousand prostitutes, glittery casinos, and all-night dives. Police captains took hefty bribes to see nothing while reformers writhed in frustration. In Island of Vice, Richard Zacks paints a vivid portrait of the lewd underbelly of 1890s New York, and of Theodore Roosevelt, the puritanical, cocksure police commissioner resolved to clean it up. Writing with great wit and zest, Zacks explores how young Roosevelt goes head to head with Tammany Hall, takes midnight rambles with muckraker Jacob Riis, and tries to convince two million New Yorkers to enjoy wholesome family fun. When Roosevelts crackdown succeeds too well, even his supporters turn on him, and TR discovers that New York loves its sin more than its salvation. With cameos by Stephen Crane, Mark Twain, and a horde of very angry cops, Island of Vice is an unforgettable snapshot of turn-of-the-century New York in all its seedy glory and a brilliant miniature of one of Americas most colorful presidents. Critic Reviews: Here is young Teddy Roosevelt as the reformist New York City Police Commissioner confronted in 1895 with a cabal of unaccountably wealthy police officials, whole neighborhoods of brothels, and the paws of the Tammany Tiger in everything. A delicious municipal history, impeccably researched, excitingly told. (E. L. Doctorow, award-winning author of Ragtime) "In the early 1890s, New York was America's vice capital, with thousands of prostitutes and countless all-night gambling halls. But then, in 1895, Teddy Roosevelt was appointed police commissioner. Richard Zacks paints an engagingly vivid picture of the rise of Roosevelt, the birth of the reform movement, and the creation of 20th century America. Roosevelt comes alive with all of his blustery and belligerent passion, and so does New York City." (Walter Isaacson, best-selling author of Steve Jobs and Einstein: His Life and Universe) From the opening pages of his rousing new book, Island of Vice, Richard Zacks plunges readers into the filth, debauchery and corruption of 1890s New York. When an ambitious young Theodore Roosevelt strides in to clean up the mess, the story, already brimming with incredible characters and jaw-dropping details, only gets better. (Candice Millard, best-selling author of The River of Doubt and Destiny of the Republic) Members Reviews: Interesting and informative What did you love best about Island of Vice? Provided a very good understanding of turn of the century (19th to 20th) NY and national politics, morals, and how Theodore Roosevelt tried to put NYC on a better path against overwhelming odds. What was one of the most memorable moments of Island of Vice? Anecdotes captured from letters, journals, etc. detailing Roosevelt's hands on approach to changing the cutlure in the NYPD. Any additional comments? Excellent book that is very readable/listenable. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/A-Matter-of-Honor-Audiobook/B01L0JW8N6 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Matter of Honor Subtitle: Pearl Harbor: Betrayal, Blame, and a Family's Quest for Justice Author: Anthony Summers, Robbyn Swan Narrator: Malcolm Hillgartner Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 11-15-16 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 21 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: On the 75th anniversary, the authors of Pulitzer Prize finalist The Eleventh Day unravel the mysteries of Pearl Harbor to expose the scapegoating of the admiral who was in command the day 2,000 Americans died, report on the continuing struggle to restore his lost honor - and clear President Franklin D. Roosevelt of the charge that he knew the attack was coming. The Japanese onslaught on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, devastated Americans and precipitated entry into World War II. In the aftermath, Admiral Husband Kimmel, commander in chief of the Pacific Fleet, was relieved of command, accused of negligence and dereliction of duty, and publicly disgraced. But the admiral defended his actions through eight investigations and for the rest of his long life. The evidence against him was less than solid. High military and political officials had failed to provide Kimmel and his army counterpart with vital intelligence. Later, to hide the biggest US intelligence secret of the day, they covered it up. Following the admiral's death, his sons - both navy veterans - fought on to clear his name. Now that they in turn are dead, Kimmel's grandsons continue the struggle. For them 2016 is a pivotal year. With unprecedented access to documents, diaries, and letters and the family's cooperation, Summers and Swan's search for the truth has taken them far beyond the Kimmel story - to explore claims of duplicity and betrayal in high places in Washington. A Matter of Honor is a provocative story of politics and war, of a man willing to sacrifice himself for his country only to be sacrificed himself. Revelatory and definitive, it is an invaluable contribution to our understanding of this pivotal event. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Anthony Summers) Tue, 15 Nov 2016 13:06:49 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/A-Matter-of-Honor-Audiobook/B01L0JW8N6 thebookvoice.com 12:01:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Matter of Honor Subtitle: Pearl Harbor: Betrayal, Blame, and a Family's Quest for Justice Author: Anthony Summers, Robbyn Swan Narrator: Malcolm Hillgartner Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 11-15-16 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 21 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: On the 75th anniversary, the authors of Pulitzer Prize finalist The Eleventh Day unravel the mysteries of Pearl Harbor to expose the scapegoating of the admiral who was in command the day 2,000 Americans died, report on the continuing struggle to restore his lost honor - and clear President Franklin D. Roosevelt of the charge that he knew the attack was coming. The Japanese onslaught on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, devastated Americans and precipitated entry into World War II. In the aftermath, Admiral Husband Kimmel, commander in chief of the Pacific Fleet, was relieved of command, accused of negligence and dereliction of duty, and publicly disgraced. But the admiral defended his actions through eight investigations and for the rest of his long life. The evidence against him was less than solid. High military and political officials had failed to provide Kimmel and his army counterpart with vital intelligence. Later, to hide the biggest US intelligence secret of the day, they covered it up. Following the admiral's death, his sons - both navy veterans - fought on to clear his name. Now that they in turn are dead, Kimmel's grandsons continue the struggle. For them 2016 is a pivotal year. With unprecedented access to documents, diaries, and letters and the family's cooperation, Summers and Swan's search for the truth has taken them far beyond the Kimmel story - to explore claims of duplicity and betrayal in high places in Washington. A Matter of Honor is a provocative story of politics and war, of a man willing to sacrifice himself for his country only to be sacrificed himself. Revelatory and definitive, it is an invaluable contribution to our understanding of this pivotal event. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Matter of Honor Subtitle: Pearl Harbor: Betrayal, Blame, and a Family's Quest for Justice Author: Anthony Summers, Robbyn Swan Narrator: Malcolm Hillgartner Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 11-15-16 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 21 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: On the 75th anniversary, the authors of Pulitzer Prize finalist The Eleventh Day unravel the mysteries of Pearl Harbor to expose the scapegoating of the admiral who was in command the day 2,000 Americans died, report on the continuing struggle to restore his lost honor - and clear President Franklin D. Roosevelt of the charge that he knew the attack was coming. The Japanese onslaught on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, devastated Americans and precipitated entry into World War II. In the aftermath, Admiral Husband Kimmel, commander in chief of the Pacific Fleet, was relieved of command, accused of negligence and dereliction of duty, and publicly disgraced. But the admiral defended his actions through eight investigations and for the rest of his long life. The evidence against him was less than solid. High military and political officials had failed to provide Kimmel and his army counterpart with vital intelligence. Later, to hide the biggest US intelligence secret of the day, they covered it up. Following the admiral's death, his sons - both navy veterans - fought on to clear his name. Now that they in turn are dead, Kimmel's grandsons continue the struggle. For them 2016 is a pivotal year. With unprecedented access to documents, diaries, and letters and the family's cooperation, Summers and Swan's search for the truth has taken them far beyond the Kimmel story - to explore claims of duplicity and betrayal in high places in Washington. A Matter of Honor is a provocative story of politics and war, of a man willing to sacrifice himself for his country only to be sacrificed himself. Revelatory and definitive, it is an invaluable contribution to our understanding of this pivotal event. Members Reviews: Great information, Reads like a textbook. A Matter of Honor, is a story that needs to be told, every American should know the truth about Adm. Kimmel and how unfairly he was treated after Pearl Harbor. The book is filled with facts and citations of various eye witness statements that make the book have a very textbook feel. I don't know how else the authors could have gotten all the information out to the public but it is not a very entertaining book because it is not really a story. It is more of a research paper. I think the authors did an excellent job of dispelling some of the more common conspiracy theories that exist about Pearl Harbor and Roosevelt and stuck to the facts of the case as they pertain to Kimmel. Anyone who reads this book will have no doubt that Kimmel was treated unfairly and deserved better. And still does deserve better. A lot of mistakes were made leading up to the surprise attack but they were not all Kimmel's fault and he should not continue to shoulder the blame as he has for the last 75 years. A Matter of Honor will convince even the most ardent skeptic. loved every word ! A real eye opener. A part of history rarely spoken of. Fantastic companion to other historical texts. AWESOME This is a subject, which needs to be addressed and clarified. Well thought out and easy to follow. Black & White Many of us are content with thinking things are black and white, right or wrong, one way or the other. It makes it easier for us. But this telling of the Pearl Harbor story challenges us to admit there are many sides of the same story; it really does depend on who controls the narrative. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Two-Among-the-Righteous-Few-Audiobook/B005XC0PEQ Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Two Among the Righteous Few Subtitle: A Story of Courage in the Holocaust Author: Marty Brounstein Narrator: Marty Brounstein Format: Abridged Length: 3 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 10-20-11 Publisher: Tate Publishing Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 14 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Can hope be found amidst tragedy? Nestled in the hills on the western side of Jerusalem is a museum called Yad Vashem. There, people from around the world visit daily to learn about the tragic period of history from 1933 to 1945 known as the Holocaust. The museum serves as an education, research, and historical center in remembrance of the six million Jews across Europe who were murdered at the hands of the Nazi Party machine led by Adolf Hitler. A special section of Yad Vashem is dedicated to those who carried out acts of courage to save the lives of Jews during the Holocaust. Remembered there is a couple from Dieden of the Netherlands, Frans and Mien Wijnakker. Two Among the Righteous Few: A Story of Courage in the Holocaust is the remarkable tale of how Frans and his wife, Mien, saved the lives of at least two dozen Jews in southern Holland during World War II. They were Catholics who led a simple life in a small town, but they took risks and displayed bravery to help others in dire need, instilling hope during one of the most horrific points of history. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Marty Brounstein) Thu, 20 Oct 2011 16:38:37 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Two-Among-the-Righteous-Few-Audiobook/B005XC0PEQ thebookvoice.com 03:37:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Two Among the Righteous Few Subtitle: A Story of Courage in the Holocaust Author: Marty Brounstein Narrator: Marty Brounstein Format: Abridged Length: 3 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 10-20-11 Publisher: Tate Publishing Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 14 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Can hope be found amidst tragedy? Nestled in the hills on the western side of Jerusalem is a museum called Yad Vashem. There, people from around the world visit daily to learn about the tragic period of history from 1933 to 1945 known as the Holocaust. The museum serves as an education, research, and historical center in remembrance of the six million Jews across Europe who were murdered at the hands of the Nazi Party machine led by Adolf Hitler. A special section of Yad Vashem is dedicated to those who carried out acts of courage to save the lives of Jews during the Holocaust. Remembered there is a couple from Dieden of the Netherlands, Frans and Mien Wijnakker. Two Among the Righteous Few: A Story of Courage in the Holocaust is the remarkable tale of how Frans and his wife, Mien, saved the lives of at least two dozen Jews in southern Holland during World War II. They were Catholics who led a simple life in a small town, but they took risks and displayed bravery to help others in dire need, instilling hope during one of the most horrific points of history. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Two Among the Righteous Few Subtitle: A Story of Courage in the Holocaust Author: Marty Brounstein Narrator: Marty Brounstein Format: Abridged Length: 3 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 10-20-11 Publisher: Tate Publishing Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 14 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Can hope be found amidst tragedy? Nestled in the hills on the western side of Jerusalem is a museum called Yad Vashem. There, people from around the world visit daily to learn about the tragic period of history from 1933 to 1945 known as the Holocaust. The museum serves as an education, research, and historical center in remembrance of the six million Jews across Europe who were murdered at the hands of the Nazi Party machine led by Adolf Hitler. A special section of Yad Vashem is dedicated to those who carried out acts of courage to save the lives of Jews during the Holocaust. Remembered there is a couple from Dieden of the Netherlands, Frans and Mien Wijnakker. Two Among the Righteous Few: A Story of Courage in the Holocaust is the remarkable tale of how Frans and his wife, Mien, saved the lives of at least two dozen Jews in southern Holland during World War II. They were Catholics who led a simple life in a small town, but they took risks and displayed bravery to help others in dire need, instilling hope during one of the most horrific points of history. Members Reviews: Amazing read This book was so informative and really taught me so many lessons. It teaches you about what went on during the Holocaust from the perspective on some courageous Jews. And again, all about how to be an amazing person like some of the people that were involved in this book. MUST READ! A Different View of the Holocaust What made the experience of listening to Two Among the Righteous Few the most enjoyable? This book was narrated by the author, who was also related to the subjects of the book. I've read many books on this subject matter written by, or about, those who were the participants. This one tells the story of relatives who did everything they could to provide safety and security to a number of Jews during World War 2. What was one of the most memorable moments of Two Among the Righteous Few? The very What does Marty Brounstein bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? Intimate knowlege of the family and their feelings are evident in his voice as he tells the story. If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be? The same as the title of the book https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Coming-Out-Under-Fire-Audiobook/B009F1EZ1U Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Coming Out Under Fire Subtitle: The History of Gay Men and Women in World War ll Author: Allan Berube Narrator: Victor Bevine Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 39 mins Language: English Release date: 09-24-12 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 45 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: During World War II, as the United States called on its citizens to serve in unprecedented numbers, the presence of gay Americans in the armed forces increasingly conflicted with the expanding anti-homosexual policies and procedures of the military. In Coming Out Under Fire, Allan Berube examines in depth and detail these social and political confrontations - not as a story of how the military victimized homosexuals, but as a story of how a dynamic power relationship developed between gay citizens and their government, transforming them both. Drawing on GIs' wartime letters, extensive interviews with gay veterans, and declassified military documents, Berube thoughtfully constructs a startling history of the two wars gay military men and women fought - one for America and another as homosexuals within the military. Berube's book, the inspiration for the 1995 Peabody Award-winning documentary film of the same name, has become a classic since it was published in 1990, just three years prior to the controversial "don't ask, don't tell" policy. With a new foreword by historians John D'Emilio and Estelle B. Freedman, this book remains a valuable contribution to the history of World War II, as well as to the ongoing debate regarding the role of gays in the U.S. military. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Allan Berube) Mon, 24 Sep 2012 03:26:16 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Coming-Out-Under-Fire-Audiobook/B009F1EZ1U thebookvoice.com 12:39:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Coming Out Under Fire Subtitle: The History of Gay Men and Women in World War ll Author: Allan Berube Narrator: Victor Bevine Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 39 mins Language: English Release date: 09-24-12 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 45 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: During World War II, as the United States called on its citizens to serve in unprecedented numbers, the presence of gay Americans in the armed forces increasingly conflicted with the expanding anti-homosexual policies and procedures of the military. In Coming Out Under Fire, Allan Berube examines in depth and detail these social and political confrontations - not as a story of how the military victimized homosexuals, but as a story of how a dynamic power relationship developed between gay citizens and their government, transforming them both. Drawing on GIs' wartime letters, extensive interviews with gay veterans, and declassified military documents, Berube thoughtfully constructs a startling history of the two wars gay military men and women fought - one for America and another as homosexuals within the military. Berube's book, the inspiration for the 1995 Peabody Award-winning documentary film of the same name, has become a classic since it was published in 1990, just three years prior to the controversial "don't ask, don't tell" policy. With a new foreword by historians John D'Emilio and Estelle B. Freedman, this book remains a valuable contribution to the history of World War II, as well as to the ongoing debate regarding the role of gays in the U.S. military. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Coming Out Under Fire Subtitle: The History of Gay Men and Women in World War ll Author: Allan Berube Narrator: Victor Bevine Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 39 mins Language: English Release date: 09-24-12 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 45 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: During World War II, as the United States called on its citizens to serve in unprecedented numbers, the presence of gay Americans in the armed forces increasingly conflicted with the expanding anti-homosexual policies and procedures of the military. In Coming Out Under Fire, Allan Berube examines in depth and detail these social and political confrontations - not as a story of how the military victimized homosexuals, but as a story of how a dynamic power relationship developed between gay citizens and their government, transforming them both. Drawing on GIs' wartime letters, extensive interviews with gay veterans, and declassified military documents, Berube thoughtfully constructs a startling history of the two wars gay military men and women fought - one for America and another as homosexuals within the military. Berube's book, the inspiration for the 1995 Peabody Award-winning documentary film of the same name, has become a classic since it was published in 1990, just three years prior to the controversial "don't ask, don't tell" policy. With a new foreword by historians John D'Emilio and Estelle B. Freedman, this book remains a valuable contribution to the history of World War II, as well as to the ongoing debate regarding the role of gays in the U.S. military. Members Reviews: Bringing the Armed Services Out of the Closet Berube's classic gay history expose is the book that took the Gay/Military debate out of the twilight zone and right into the White House and Pentagon. His interviews with gay and lesbian vets of WWII will have you crying, laughing, and screaming at their audacity in the face of brutal discrimination. I'm so pleased that this is now on Audible! A primer for understanding our current military This book chronicles the issues that inductees who happened to be homosexual faced when entering our military to serve our country as the United States entered the Second World War. The complete misunderstanding of the homosexual as a pervert as opposed to a minority class of people by the military is well documented here. And just as it did with Black Americans, Homosexual Americans were used when needed, then persecuted and disposed of when they were no longer needed. The results were the same: a call for militant action on the parts of both minorities to claim what was rightfully theirs and to be treated with the dignity that is expected for any American. It is still not completely there for both minorities. Mr Bevine is an adequate narrator although he had a tendency to break his phrases poorly, which I think should have been edited and redone. I think the book is a bit too long and Mr Berube could have said what he wanted to say in far less words and sentences. Hidden History of WW2 If you could sum up Coming Out Under Fire in three words, what would they be? Gays At War What other book might you compare Coming Out Under Fire to and why? I don't have one right now to compare it to, it's the first of its kind I've read so far. I'm sure there are others like it out, but I've not seen them yet. Which character as performed by Victor Bevine was your favorite? I liked his reading, but he seldom brought the veterans to life. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Hanois-War-Audiobook/B009P56RBC Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hanois War Subtitle: An International History of the War for Peace in Vietnam Author: Lien-Hang T. Nguyen Narrator: Hillary Huber Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 11-01-12 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 29 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: While most historians of the Vietnam War focus on the origins of US involvement and the Americanization of the conflict, Lien-Hang T. Nguyen examines the international context in which North Vietnamese leaders pursued the war and American intervention ended. This riveting narrative takes the listener from the marshy Mekong Delta swamps to the bomb-saturated Red River Delta, from the corridors of power in Hanoi and Saigon to the Nixon White House, and from the peace negotiations in Paris to high-level meetings in Beijing and Moscow, all to reveal that peace never had a chance in Vietnam. Hanois War renders transparent the internal workings of Americas most elusive enemy during the Cold War and shows that the war fought during the peace negotiations was bloodier and much more far-reaching than thought before. Using never-before-seen archival materials from the Vietnam Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as well as materials from other archives around the world, Nguyen explores the politics of warmaking and peacemaking not only from the North Vietnamese perspective but also from that of South Vietnam, the Soviet Union, China, and the United States, presenting a uniquely international portrait. Critic Reviews: Nguyens magnificent book is truly an international history of the war, with new Vietnamese sources and serious attention to international actors. Scholars of the Vietnam War and the Cold War will be in her debt. (Andrew Preston, Cambridge University) Using important new documentation from across the world, most notably Vietnam, Lien-Hang Nguyen has written the first truly authoritative account of the negotiations that led to the 1973 Paris Peace Accords. Hanois War is an extraordinary achievement, an indispensable contribution to the rapidly changing history of the conflicts in Vietnam. (George C. Herring, author of Americas Longest War: The United States in Vietnam, 1950-1975) At last, a genuinely international history of the Vietnam War that solidly rests on Vietnamese sources in order to offer a deep analysis of the war from the other side. This is one of the most important books published on the Vietnam War in the last thirty years. (Marilyn B. Young, New York University) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Lien-Hang T. Nguyen) Thu, 01 Nov 2012 22:41:25 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Hanois-War-Audiobook/B009P56RBC thebookvoice.com 15:12:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hanois War Subtitle: An International History of the War for Peace in Vietnam Author: Lien-Hang T. Nguyen Narrator: Hillary Huber Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 11-01-12 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 29 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: While most historians of the Vietnam War focus on the origins of US involvement and the Americanization of the conflict, Lien-Hang T. Nguyen examines the international context in which North Vietnamese leaders pursued the war and American intervention ended. This riveting narrative takes the listener from the marshy Mekong Delta swamps to the bomb-saturated Red River Delta, from the corridors of power in Hanoi and Saigon to the Nixon White House, and from the peace negotiations in Paris to high-level meetings in Beijing and Moscow, all to reveal that peace never had a chance in Vietnam. Hanois War renders transparent the internal workings of Americas most elusive enemy during the Cold War and shows that the war fought during the peace negotiations was bloodier and much more far-reaching than thought before. Using never-before-seen archival materials from the Vietnam Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as well as materials from other archives around the world, Nguyen explores the politics of warmaking and peacemaking not only from the North Vietnamese perspective but also from that of South Vietnam, the Soviet Union, China, and the United States, presenting a uniquely international portrait. Critic Reviews: Nguyens magnificent book is truly an international history of the war, with new Vietnamese sources and serious attention to international actors. Scholars of the Vietnam War and the Cold War will be in her debt. (Andrew Preston, Cambridge University) Using important new documentation from across the world, most notably Vietnam, Lien-Hang Nguyen has written the first truly authoritative account of the negotiations that led to the 1973 Paris Peace Accords. Hanois War is an extraordinary achievement, an indispensable contribution to the rapidly changing history of the conflicts in Vietnam. (George C. Herring, author of Americas Longest War: The United States in Vietnam, 1950-1975) At last, a genuinely international history of the Vietnam War that solidly rests on Vietnamese sources in order to offer a deep analysis of the war from the other side. This is one of the most important books published on the Vietnam War in the last thirty years. (Marilyn B. Young, New York University) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hanois War Subtitle: An International History of the War for Peace in Vietnam Author: Lien-Hang T. Nguyen Narrator: Hillary Huber Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 11-01-12 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 29 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: While most historians of the Vietnam War focus on the origins of US involvement and the Americanization of the conflict, Lien-Hang T. Nguyen examines the international context in which North Vietnamese leaders pursued the war and American intervention ended. This riveting narrative takes the listener from the marshy Mekong Delta swamps to the bomb-saturated Red River Delta, from the corridors of power in Hanoi and Saigon to the Nixon White House, and from the peace negotiations in Paris to high-level meetings in Beijing and Moscow, all to reveal that peace never had a chance in Vietnam. Hanois War renders transparent the internal workings of Americas most elusive enemy during the Cold War and shows that the war fought during the peace negotiations was bloodier and much more far-reaching than thought before. Using never-before-seen archival materials from the Vietnam Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as well as materials from other archives around the world, Nguyen explores the politics of warmaking and peacemaking not only from the North Vietnamese perspective but also from that of South Vietnam, the Soviet Union, China, and the United States, presenting a uniquely international portrait. Critic Reviews: Nguyens magnificent book is truly an international history of the war, with new Vietnamese sources and serious attention to international actors. Scholars of the Vietnam War and the Cold War will be in her debt. (Andrew Preston, Cambridge University) Using important new documentation from across the world, most notably Vietnam, Lien-Hang Nguyen has written the first truly authoritative account of the negotiations that led to the 1973 Paris Peace Accords. Hanois War is an extraordinary achievement, an indispensable contribution to the rapidly changing history of the conflicts in Vietnam. (George C. Herring, author of Americas Longest War: The United States in Vietnam, 1950-1975) At last, a genuinely international history of the Vietnam War that solidly rests on Vietnamese sources in order to offer a deep analysis of the war from the other side. This is one of the most important books published on the Vietnam War in the last thirty years. (Marilyn B. Young, New York University) Members Reviews: Understanding politics in SE Asia. If you are a Vietnam vet, as I am, you should read this book. The US policy's were not in the best interest of peaceful coexistence in the world. From the soldiers point of view the command structure, both governmental and military, was FUBAR. There was certainly a lot more strife within the north (Hanoi) than I realized. There were many things that I have wondered about, now I have a much better understanding of what was really happening. Rapprochement is the key, I think If you could sum up Hanois War in three words, what would they be? Rapprochement, rapprochement, rapprochement. I recognise the word is tightly tied to international politics such as Sino-Soviet relations, much in the same way the the word *detente* is inextricable from American-Soviet history. But the repeated use of the word became a bit of a distraction. A conservative estimate would be two dozen instances. Maybe it wouldn't have been bad if the narrator had used a French pronunciation... https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Spacesuit-Fashioning-Apollo-Audiobook/B00K7105ES Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Spacesuit: Fashioning Apollo Author: Nicholas de Monchaux Narrator: Bronson Pinchot Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 05-13-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 53 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: When Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin stepped onto the lunar surface in July of 1969, they wore spacesuits made by Playtex: 21 layers of fabric, each with a distinct yet interrelated function, custom-sewn for them by seamstresses whose usual work was fashioning bras and girdles. This book is the story of that spacesuit. It is a story of the triumph over the military-industrial complex by the International Latex Corporation, best known by its consumer brand of "Playtex" - a victory of elegant softness over engineered hardness, of adaptation over cybernetics. Playtex's spacesuit went up against hard armor-like spacesuits designed by military contractors and favored by NASA's engineers. It was only when those attempts failed - when traditional engineering firms could not integrate the body into mission requirements - that Playtex, with its intimate expertise, got the job. In Spacesuit, Nicholas de Monchaux tells the story of the 21-layer spacesuit in 21 chapters addressing 21 topics relevant to the suit, the body, and the technology of the 20th century. He touches, among other things, on 18th-century androids, Christian Dior's New Look, Atlas missiles, cybernetics and cyborgs, latex, JFK's carefully cultivated image, the CBS lunar broadcast soundstage, NASA's Mission Control, and the applications of Apollo-style engineering to city planning. The 21-layer spacesuit, de Monchaux argues, offers an object lesson. It tells us about redundancy and interdependence and about the distinctions between natural and man-made complexity; it teaches us to know the virtues of adaptation and to see the future as a set of possibilities rather than a scripted scenario. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Nicholas de Monchaux) Tue, 13 May 2014 16:30:10 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Spacesuit-Fashioning-Apollo-Audiobook/B00K7105ES thebookvoice.com 10:18:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Spacesuit: Fashioning Apollo Author: Nicholas de Monchaux Narrator: Bronson Pinchot Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 05-13-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 53 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: When Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin stepped onto the lunar surface in July of 1969, they wore spacesuits made by Playtex: 21 layers of fabric, each with a distinct yet interrelated function, custom-sewn for them by seamstresses whose usual work was fashioning bras and girdles. This book is the story of that spacesuit. It is a story of the triumph over the military-industrial complex by the International Latex Corporation, best known by its consumer brand of "Playtex" - a victory of elegant softness over engineered hardness, of adaptation over cybernetics. Playtex's spacesuit went up against hard armor-like spacesuits designed by military contractors and favored by NASA's engineers. It was only when those attempts failed - when traditional engineering firms could not integrate the body into mission requirements - that Playtex, with its intimate expertise, got the job. In Spacesuit, Nicholas de Monchaux tells the story of the 21-layer spacesuit in 21 chapters addressing 21 topics relevant to the suit, the body, and the technology of the 20th century. He touches, among other things, on 18th-century androids, Christian Dior's New Look, Atlas missiles, cybernetics and cyborgs, latex, JFK's carefully cultivated image, the CBS lunar broadcast soundstage, NASA's Mission Control, and the applications of Apollo-style engineering to city planning. The 21-layer spacesuit, de Monchaux argues, offers an object lesson. It tells us about redundancy and interdependence and about the distinctions between natural and man-made complexity; it teaches us to know the virtues of adaptation and to see the future as a set of possibilities rather than a scripted scenario. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Spacesuit: Fashioning Apollo Author: Nicholas de Monchaux Narrator: Bronson Pinchot Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 05-13-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 53 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: When Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin stepped onto the lunar surface in July of 1969, they wore spacesuits made by Playtex: 21 layers of fabric, each with a distinct yet interrelated function, custom-sewn for them by seamstresses whose usual work was fashioning bras and girdles. This book is the story of that spacesuit. It is a story of the triumph over the military-industrial complex by the International Latex Corporation, best known by its consumer brand of "Playtex" - a victory of elegant softness over engineered hardness, of adaptation over cybernetics. Playtex's spacesuit went up against hard armor-like spacesuits designed by military contractors and favored by NASA's engineers. It was only when those attempts failed - when traditional engineering firms could not integrate the body into mission requirements - that Playtex, with its intimate expertise, got the job. In Spacesuit, Nicholas de Monchaux tells the story of the 21-layer spacesuit in 21 chapters addressing 21 topics relevant to the suit, the body, and the technology of the 20th century. He touches, among other things, on 18th-century androids, Christian Dior's New Look, Atlas missiles, cybernetics and cyborgs, latex, JFK's carefully cultivated image, the CBS lunar broadcast soundstage, NASA's Mission Control, and the applications of Apollo-style engineering to city planning. The 21-layer spacesuit, de Monchaux argues, offers an object lesson. It tells us about redundancy and interdependence and about the distinctions between natural and man-made complexity; it teaches us to know the virtues of adaptation and to see the future as a set of possibilities rather than a scripted scenario. Members Reviews: Supple Triumphs Over Hard We are all so inured to the image of the Apollo 11 astronauts in their puffy marshmallow-man space suits, that we forget what sensational achievements those suits were. This is the story of how the elegant, but ultimately impractical designs of military industry were defeated by Playtex, makers of womens undergarments, the people who knew how to fashion fit. Anyone looking for the irony in history heres your audiobook. Its filled with moments of deep moral inquiry juxtaposed with the absurd. These twenty-one essays, fascinating and funny, describe the suit and its evolution from fashion, manufacture, the absurd things expected of earth-evolved human bodies in outer space, the space race, and more. Bronson Pinchot catches all the dry humor in the book and gives a truly entertaining reading of the many passages like the following, Once agreed upon, the only problem came with sizing the most intimate part of the suit assembly, the urinary collection device (UCD) that slid over the astronauts penis. After an incident with the first astronaut fitted for the device, the UCDs designations were changed from Small, Medium, Large to Large, Extra Large, and Extra-Extra Large. Well, now we know. Ok, though off topic at times There is too much use of vocal intonation and the story doesn't help this by repeatedly reaching so far into off topic areas as to be disorientating. It couldn't keep a viewpoint straight to help the reader see the authors points. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/A-Terrible-Splendor-Audiobook/B007FWLEL0 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Terrible Splendor Subtitle: Three Extraordinary Men, a World Poised for War, and the Greatest Tennis Match Ever Played Author: Marshall Jon Fisher Narrator: Jack Chekijian Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 03-02-12 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 24 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Before Federer versus Nadal, before Borg versus McEnroe, the greatest tennis match ever played pitted the dominant Don Budge against the seductively handsome Baron Gottfried von Cramm. This deciding 1937 Davis Cup match, played on the hallowed grounds of Wimbledon, was a battle of titans: the world's number-one tennis player against the number two; America against Germany; democracy against fascism. For five superhuman sets, the duo's brilliant shotmaking kept the Centre Court crowd - and the world - spellbound. But the match's significance extended well beyond the immaculate grass courts of Wimbledon. Against the backdrop of the Great Depression and the brink of World War II, one man played for the pride of his country while the other played for his life. Budge, the humble hard-working American who would soon become the first man to win all four Grand Slam titles in the same year, vied to keep the Davis Cup out of the hands of the Nazi regime. On the other side of the net, the immensely popular and elegant von Cramm fought Budge point for point knowing that a loss might precipitate his descent into the living hell being constructed behind barbed wire back home. Born into an aristocratic family, von Cramm was admired for his devastating good looks as well as his unparalleled sportsmanship. But he harbored a dark secret, one that put him under increasing Gestapo surveillance. And his situation was made even more perilous by his refusal to join the Nazi Party or defend Hitler. Desperately relying on his athletic achievements and the global spotlight to keep him out of the Gestapo's clutches, his strategy was to keep traveling and keep winning. A Davis Cup victory would make him the toast of Germany. A loss might be catastrophic. Watching the mesmerizingly intense match from the stands was von Cramm's mentor and all-time tennis superstar Bill Tilden - a consummate showman whose double life would run in ironic counterpoint to that of his German pupil. Set at a time when sports and politics were inextricably linked, A Terrible Splendor gives listeners a courtside seat on that fateful day, moving gracefully between the tennis match for the ages and the dramatic events leading Germany, Britain, and America into global war. A book like no other in its weaving of social significance and athletic spectacle, this soul-stirring account is ultimately a tribute to the strength of the human spirit. Critic Reviews: "Rich and rewarding makes a strong claim to greatest-ever status for Budge vs. Cramm in the Davis CupFisher brings a sharp eye for details. He vividly sketches the anything-goes atmosphere of Weimar Berlin [and] turns up details that tennis fans will savor." (The Wall Street Journal) "Tennis has seen plenty of great matches but none with the extra-athletic significance of the Budge-Cramm affair as the match enters its final set, all the narrative pieces lock together and A Terrible Splendor becomes as engrossing as the contest it portrays... Cramms life is a movie development deal waiting to happen." (The Washington Post) "Richly detailed the story moves from one nail-biting set to the next against a backdrop of improbably high personal and political stakes. (The Boston Globe) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Marshall Jon Fisher) Fri, 02 Mar 2012 19:17:55 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/A-Terrible-Splendor-Audiobook/B007FWLEL0 thebookvoice.com 11:15:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Terrible Splendor Subtitle: Three Extraordinary Men, a World Poised for War, and the Greatest Tennis Match Ever Played Author: Marshall Jon Fisher Narrator: Jack Chekijian Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 03-02-12 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 24 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Before Federer versus Nadal, before Borg versus McEnroe, the greatest tennis match ever played pitted the dominant Don Budge against the seductively handsome Baron Gottfried von Cramm. This deciding 1937 Davis Cup match, played on the hallowed grounds of Wimbledon, was a battle of titans: the world's number-one tennis player against the number two; America against Germany; democracy against fascism. For five superhuman sets, the duo's brilliant shotmaking kept the Centre Court crowd - and the world - spellbound. But the match's significance extended well beyond the immaculate grass courts of Wimbledon. Against the backdrop of the Great Depression and the brink of World War II, one man played for the pride of his country while the other played for his life. Budge, the humble hard-working American who would soon become the first man to win all four Grand Slam titles in the same year, vied to keep the Davis Cup out of the hands of the Nazi regime. On the other side of the net, the immensely popular and elegant von Cramm fought Budge point for point knowing that a loss might precipitate his descent into the living hell being constructed behind barbed wire back home. Born into an aristocratic family, von Cramm was admired for his devastating good looks as well as his unparalleled sportsmanship. But he harbored a dark secret, one that put him under increasing Gestapo surveillance. And his situation was made even more perilous by his refusal to join the Nazi Party or defend Hitler. Desperately relying on his athletic achievements and the global spotlight to keep him out of the Gestapo's clutches, his strategy was to keep traveling and keep winning. A Davis Cup victory would make him the toast of Germany. A loss might be catastrophic. Watching the mesmerizingly intense match from the stands was von Cramm's mentor and all-time tennis superstar Bill Tilden - a consummate showman whose double life would run in ironic counterpoint to that of his German pupil. Set at a time when sports and politics were inextricably linked, A Terrible Splendor gives listeners a courtside seat on that fateful day, moving gracefully between the tennis match for the ages and the dramatic events leading Germany, Britain, and America into global war. A book like no other in its weaving of social significance and athletic spectacle, this soul-stirring account is ultimately a tribute to the strength of the human spirit. Critic Reviews: "Rich and rewarding makes a strong claim to greatest-ever status for Budge vs. Cramm in the Davis CupFisher brings a sharp eye for details. He vividly sketches the anything-goes atmosphere of Weimar Berlin [and] turns up details that tennis fans will savor." (The Wall Street Journal) "Tennis has seen plenty of great matches but none with the extra-athletic significance of the Budge-Cramm affair as the match enters its final set, all the narrative pieces lock together and A Terrible Splendor becomes as engrossing as the contest it portrays... Cramms life is a movie development deal waiting to happen." (The Washington Post) "Richly detailed the story moves from one nail-biting set to the next against a backdrop of improbably high personal and political stakes. (The Boston Globe) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/436/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Terrible Splendor Subtitle: Three Extraordinary Men, a World Poised for War, and the Greatest Tennis Match Ever Played Author: Marshall Jon Fisher Narrator: Jack Chekijian Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 03-02-12 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 24 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Before Federer versus Nadal, before Borg versus McEnroe, the greatest tennis match ever played pitted the dominant Don Budge against the seductively handsome Baron Gottfried von Cramm. This deciding 1937 Davis Cup match, played on the hallowed grounds of Wimbledon, was a battle of titans: the world's number-one tennis player against the number two; America against Germany; democracy against fascism. For five superhuman sets, the duo's brilliant shotmaking kept the Centre Court crowd - and the world - spellbound. But the match's significance extended well beyond the immaculate grass courts of Wimbledon. Against the backdrop of the Great Depression and the brink of World War II, one man played for the pride of his country while the other played for his life. Budge, the humble hard-working American who would soon become the first man to win all four Grand Slam titles in the same year, vied to keep the Davis Cup out of the hands of the Nazi regime. On the other side of the net, the immensely popular and elegant von Cramm fought Budge point for point knowing that a loss might precipitate his descent into the living hell being constructed behind barbed wire back home. Born into an aristocratic family, von Cramm was admired for his devastating good looks as well as his unparalleled sportsmanship. But he harbored a dark secret, one that put him under increasing Gestapo surveillance. And his situation was made even more perilous by his refusal to join the Nazi Party or defend Hitler. Desperately relying on his athletic achievements and the global spotlight to keep him out of the Gestapo's clutches, his strategy was to keep traveling and keep winning. A Davis Cup victory would make him the toast of Germany. A loss might be catastrophic. Watching the mesmerizingly intense match from the stands was von Cramm's mentor and all-time tennis superstar Bill Tilden - a consummate showman whose double life would run in ironic counterpoint to that of his German pupil. Set at a time when sports and politics were inextricably linked, A Terrible Splendor gives listeners a courtside seat on that fateful day, moving gracefully between the tennis match for the ages and the dramatic events leading Germany, Britain, and America into global war. A book like no other in its weaving of social significance and athletic spectacle, this soul-stirring account is ultimately a tribute to the strength of the human spirit. Critic Reviews: "Rich and rewarding makes a strong claim to greatest-ever status for Budge vs. Cramm in the Davis CupFisher brings a sharp eye for details. He vividly sketches the anything-goes atmosphere of Weimar Berlin [and] turns up details that tennis fans will savor." (The Wall Street Journal) "Tennis has seen plenty of great matches but none with the extra-athletic significance of the Budge-Cramm affair as the match enters its final set, all the narrative pieces lock together and A Terrible Splendor becomes as engrossing as the contest it portrays... Cramms life is a movie development deal waiting to happen." (The Washington Post) "Richly detailed the story moves from one nail-biting set to the next against a backdrop of improbably high personal and political stakes. (The Boston Globe) Members Reviews: Not just a tennis book... ...