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Ladies of Liberty Audiobook by Cokie Roberts

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Cokie Roberts) — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 20:33:38 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/547/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ladies of Liberty Subtitle: The Women Who Shaped Our Nation Author: Cokie Roberts Narrator: Cokie Roberts Format: Abridged Length: 10 hrs Language: English Release date: 04-08-08 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 98 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: Recounted with the insight and humor of an expert storyteller and drawing on personal correspondence, private journals, and other primary sources - many of them previously unpublished - Roberts brings to life the extraordinary accomplishments of women who laid the groundwork for a better society. Almost every quotation here is written by a woman, to a woman, or about a woman. From first ladies to freethinkers, educators to explorers, this exceptional group includes Abigail Adams, Margaret Bayard Smith, Martha Jefferson, Dolley Madison, Elizabeth Monroe, Louisa Catherine Adams, Eliza Hamilton, Theodosia Burr, Rebecca Gratz, Louisa Livingston, Rosalie Calvert, Sacajawea, and others. In a much-needed addition to the shelves of Founding Father literature, Roberts sheds new light on the generation of heroines, reformers, and visionaries who helped shape our nation, giving these ladies of liberty the recognition they so greatly deserve. Editorial Reviews: NPR reporter Cokie Roberts pays homage to the heroic women whose patriotism and sacrifice helped create our nation. Roberts spotlights early influential women - heroines, reformers, and visionaries all. Narrating with vivid insight, bemused wonder, humor, and a soft Southern accent, Roberts sheds a fresh perspective upon the lives of these strong, brave women, who were captivated by America's birth and political intrigue, even amidst personal hardships. Absence of pauses before and after quotations (mostly from letters), causes some confusion as to what is a quote and what is text. Roberts is an insightful and passionate narrator who delights in her subjects' daily lives, triumphs, outrages, and humor. Members Reviews: Ladies of Liberty A terrific listen full of interesting people and their stories. You'll realize how neglected women are in our history books. Ladies of Iron Will Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? Interesting stories about the founding of our country as told by the founders wives and daughters. It only increased my respect for Dolly Madison. What was one of the most memorable moments of Ladies of Liberty? The fact that women's charitable organizations had unmarried ladies be the treasurer so that a husband couldn't get his hands on their funds. Which scene was your favorite? Almost any scene with Dolly Madison. If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be? Men of vision and women of fortitude. Any additional comments? Cokie Roberts does a great job narrating her work. Founding Fathers who married up I've read bits and pieces of the contributions many women made at the founding of this Country. It was nice to see more of them in one place. I listened, & then bought the book for later reference. Wow..can not get enough! What did you love best about Ladies of Liberty? Okie does an amazing job weaving the lives from actual letters together to paint a full picture. What was the most compelling aspect of this narrative? You really get to know the Adams family and their dynamics from John's presidency to John Quincy's. Which character as performed by Cokie Roberts was your favorite? I smile now when I hear her voice. She is a wonderful story teller both in her writing a ready of it. Whats the most interesting tidbit youve picked up from this book? Louisa Adams who is married to John Quincy was quite a remarkable lady.

Republic of Spin Audiobook by David Greenberg

biacuaduc@gmail.com (David Greenberg) — Mon, 25 Apr 2016 17:04:47 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/547/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Republic of Spin Subtitle: An Inside History of the American Presidency Author: David Greenberg Narrator: Christopher Price Format: Unabridged Length: 22 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 04-25-16 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 40 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: The most powerful political tool of the modern presidency is control of the message and the image. In Republic of Spin - a vibrant history covering more than 100 years of politics - presidential historian David Greenberg recounts the rise of the White House spin machine, from Teddy Roosevelt to Barack Obama. His sweeping, startling narrative takes us behind the scenes to see how the tools and techniques of image making and message craft work. We meet Woodrow Wilson convening the first White House press conference, Franklin Roosevelt huddling with his private pollsters, Ronald Reagan's aides crafting his nightly news sound bites, and George W. Bush staging his "Mission Accomplished" photo-op. We meet, too, the backstage visionaries who pioneered new ways of gauging public opinion and mastering the media - figures like George Cortelyou, TR's brilliantly efficient press manager; 1920s ad whiz Bruce Barton; Robert Montgomery, Dwight Eisenhower's canny TV coach; and of course the key spinmeisters of our own times, from Roger Ailes to David Axelrod. Greenberg also examines the profound debates Americans have waged over the effect of spin on our politics. Does spin help our leaders manipulate the citizenry? Or does it allow them to engage us more fully in the democratic project? Exploring the ideas of the century's most incisive political critics, from Walter Lippmann and H. L. Mencken to Hannah Arendt and Stephen Colbert, Republic of Spin illuminates both the power of spin and its limitations - its capacity not only to mislead but also to lead. Members Reviews: Entertaining and Informative I spent several months listening to this Audible title. I can't emphasize enough how surprised and delighted I have been with this book. The subject matter has the potential to make most people's eyes roll up in their heads as they fall into a coma. But the approach taken here was just so entertaining and enlightening. And also, I guess, history just has to float your boat (it surely floats mine). I particularly enjoyed Christopher Price's reading. I'm very picky about Audible voice actors. I thought his expression was perfect - not particularly theatrical and definitely not over-acted. Neither was it too plain or monotone. It was a great conversation. I perceived him as the writer, which to me is exactly what one wants. It's hard for me to separate that voice from the material. Aside from the performance, the author's means of describing events of history from the point of view of advertising, propaganda, public relations and the related behind-the-scenes characters of the time (especially from the first half of the 20th century) which most of us have never heard of was genius. The book takes you through evolving approaches and theories, the battles, campaigns (political and otherwise) and the country's changing perceptions, all the while feeding us wonderful nuggets of real history, humanizing the leaders and participants. It's kind of amazing how, even without the 24-hour news cycles of today, there were underlying groups of FOX and MSNBC-ish pundits feverishly trying to influence the masses and others just trying to cut through the discourse to ferret out the truth - if there really ever is just one truth. The book keeps you thinking.

Deeply Divided Audiobook by Doug McAdam, Karina Kloos

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Doug McAdam) — Tue, 30 Dec 2014 16:42:02 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/547/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Deeply Divided Subtitle: Racial Politics and Social Movements in Post-War America Author: Doug McAdam, Karina Kloos Narrator: Eric Martin Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 12-30-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 14 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: By many measures - commonsensical or statistical - the United States has not been more divided politically or economically in the last hundred years than it is now. How have we gone from the striking bipartisan cooperation and relative economic equality of the war years and post-war period to the extreme inequality and savage partisan divisions of today? In this sweeping look at American politics from the Depression to the present, Doug McAdam and Karina Kloos argue that party politics alone is not responsible for the mess we find ourselves in. Instead, it was the ongoing interaction of social movements and parties that, over time, pushed Democrats and Republicans toward their ideological margins, undermining the post-war consensus in the process. The Civil Rights struggle and the white backlash it provoked reintroduced the centrifugal force of social movements into American politics, ushering in an especially active and sustained period of movement/party dynamism, culminating in today's tug of war between the Tea Party and Republican establishment for control of the GOP. In Deeply Divided, McAdam and Kloos depart from established explanations of the conservative turn in the United States and trace the roots of political polarization and economic inequality back to the shifting racial geography of American politics in the 1960s. Angered by Lyndon Johnson's more aggressive embrace of civil rights reform in 1964, Southern Dixiecrats abandoned the Democrats for the first time in history, setting in motion a sustained regional realignment that would, in time, serve as the electoral foundation for a resurgent and increasingly more conservative Republican Party. Members Reviews: Historically accurate The United States is divided politically, racially and socially. This division does not support the United States Constitution and the and the meaning behind The Pledge to our American flag. The only benefit of the division is to support another country that is trying to overcome and take over America. Let's get our act together and become one America. This book was well done well written and I will listen to it again. Great book on the great divide in politics. Loved the discussion tying health inequity to income inequity. Thanks for a great discussion on ways to increase voter turnout This book needs to be read by every American Open your eyes America, our Democracy is crumbling before our very eyes, being undone by party extremists This book explains how and why.

New England Bound Audiobook by Wendy Warren

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Wendy Warren) — Tue, 06 Dec 2016 21:03:19 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/547/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: New England Bound Subtitle: Slavery and Colonization in Early America Author: Wendy Warren Narrator: Elizabeth Wiley Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 12-06-16 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 11 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: In a work that fundamentally recasts the history of colonial America, Wendy Warren shows how the institution of slavery was inexorably linked with the first century of English colonization of New England. While most histories of slavery in early America confine themselves to the Southern colonies and the Caribbean, New England Bound forcefully widens the historical aperture to include the entirety of English North America. Using original research culled from dozens of archives, Warren conclusively links the growth of the northern colonies to the Atlantic slave trade, showing how 17th-century New England's fledgling economy derived its vitality from the profusion of ships that coursed through its ports, passing through on their way to and from the West Indian sugar colonies. What's more, leading New England families like the Winthrops and Pynchons invested heavily in the West Indies, owning both land and human property, the profits of which eventually wended their way back north. That money, New England Bound shows, was the tragic fuel for the colonial wars of removal and replacement of New England Indians that characterized the initial colonization of the region. Critic Reviews: "A much-needed correction in the perception of slavery, this work will be enjoyed by those interested in the history of colonial North America and the transatlantic world."(Library Journal) Members Reviews: great work excellent account of slavery as it took place. it's good to know all aspects of history. the more the better A real eye-opener. For those Americans who thought they knew how horrible Slavery was in the Southern States in the 1700s and 1800s and thought this ghastly institution somehow originated and took root only there thanks to the supposed agricultural and economic requirements of the region, this book will be a real shocker. Itll also make you think twice as you sit down to Thanksgiving dinner and not just because their friendly relationship with the Indians was a myth. At least the plantation owners in the South werent hypocritical about it... they were just wrong and immoral about the bondage, use and treatment of other humans for their own benefit and profit. The English settlers who fled to New England to seek religious freedom, some calling themselves Puritans, kept African Slaves from the very beginning of the New England Colonies, but mostly so they could be served hand and foot and demonstrate how upper class and rich their families were. However, these unfortunate humans, many of them captured in village raids by Africans in that aweful business, were in fact the lucky ones, if that can be said. The real unlucky ones were sent to the Caribbean sugar plantations such as Barbados... a surefire literal death sentence. For the Native Americans who didnt particularly welcome the incursion or their treatment, thousands got a one-way ticket to the Caribbean too, and were never heard from again. This book will rock your understanding about Slavery in America. Magnificently well documented, it will lead you to your own conclusions. Its not a slam on the Pilgrims and Thanksgiving as we see so much of these days, but it will give you pause next time you hear about all the terrible things the early New England Colonists had to endure. Don't waste your time or money What disappointed you about New England Bound? The writing is painful.

The First Amendment and You: What Everyone Should Know Audiobook by The Great Courses

biacuaduc@gmail.com (The Great Courses) — Mon, 08 Jul 2013 08:24:24 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/547/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The First Amendment and You: What Everyone Should Know Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor John E. Finn Format: Original Recording Length: 8 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 62 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: A mere 45 words, the First Amendment to the Constitution stands as a pillar of our democracy and has had an incalculable influence on the development of human freedom in the United States and the Western world. To study the First Amendment is to learn something about the meaning of America and who "We the People" are - and to see the significant and far-reaching cultural implications of this fundamental constitutional provisions.These twelve practical lectures offer a guide to understanding the protections and limitations implied by the First Amendment. You'll learn what and whom it protects, and why it matters to you personally. You'll consider questions of how we define speech, the meaning of "religion," and when the state can interfere with your rights. You'll also explore the questions courts and citizens will be grappling with for years to come: How does the First Amendment apply to the Internet? Does the First Amendment apply to video games? Should new communication technologies make courts reconsider well-settled rules? Is social media subject to existing principles, to new ones, or to none at all? Throughout these lectures, Professor Finn returns to a fundamental theme: What the First Amendment protects is largely a function of why it protects it-the why being America's commitment to democracy and liberty. In pursuit of these ideals, courts have often placed a higher value on political speech, although no such distinction is made in the Constitution. You'll examine numerous landmark Supreme Court decisions, including Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. Members Reviews: Important topic but hard to follow I am a political junkie and the US Constitution is particularly interesting and important to me. I feel very strongly that the Bill of Rights is an important part of what defines the US democracy so I was thrilled to see a series of lectures about the first amendment. Professor Finn clearly knows his material very well and has a good sense of humor. With that said, he tries to cover too much material in the amount of time allotted for each lecture. As a result, he ends up raising an important question or issue, citing the case and the decision and reading (some times at length) from the court's decision & the Justice's opinions. What he does not do, but would have made this a five star listen, is to take some time to "decode" the extremely thick, legal comments made by the judges into "plain English." I would have liked to hear him say something like, "so, what Justice so and so is stating is that Free Speech can be restrict if and when." I found myself rewinding a lot because the material is so densely packed. Worth checking out if you like to listen hard and pay attention to your books (or lectures). Do not buy it if you want to space out and absorb. Not What Most People Think Is there anything you would change about this book? Simplify it by presenting a clear outline then, point by point, explaining the particular point and giving one or two simple examples. While not a simple topic, Prof. Finn presents it as though addressing a Law School audience.

Shocking the Conscience Audiobook by Carol Mcabe Booker, Simeon Booker

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Carol Mcabe Booker) — Wed, 05 Mar 2014 07:02:01 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/547/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Shocking the Conscience Subtitle: A Reporter's Account of the Civil Rights Movement Author: Carol Mcabe Booker, Simeon Booker Narrator: Ronald Clarkson Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 03-05-14 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: Within a few years of its first issue in 1951, Jet, a pocket-sized magazine, became the "bible" for news of the civil rights movement. It was said, only half-jokingly, "If it wasn't in Jet, it didn't happen." Writing for the magazine and its glossy, big sister Ebony, for 53 years, longer than any other journalist, Washington bureau chief Simeon Booker was on the front lines of virtually every major event of the revolution that transformed America. Rather than tracking the freedom struggle from the usually cited ignition points, Shocking the Conscience begins with a massive voting rights rally in the Mississippi Delta town of Mound Bayou in 1955. It's the first rally since the Supreme Court's Brown decision struck fear in the hearts of segregationists across the former Confederacy. It was also Booker's first assignment in the Deep South, and before the next run of the weekly magazine, the killings would begin. Booker vowed that lynchings would no longer be ignored beyond the black press. Jet was reaching into households across America, and he was determined to cover the next murder like none before. He had only a few weeks to wait. A small item on the AP wire reported that a Chicago boy vacationing in Mississippi was missing. Booker was on it, and stayed on it, through one of the most infamous murder trials in U.S. history. His coverage of Emmett Till's death lit a fire that would galvanize the movement, while a succession of U.S. presidents wished it would go away. This is the story of the century that changed everything about journalism, politics, and more in America, as only Simeon Booker, the dean of the black press, could tell it. Critic Reviews: "Simeon Booker has immersed himself in a history that many researchers have missed; he keeps opening up doors that other historians seem to have walked past. If history is a tapestry of stories, then the bright new thread running through accepted civil rights history and giving it new dimension is Simeon Booker's fresh narrative." (Hank Klibanoff, coauthor, Pulitzer Prize-winner, The Race Beat) "During his fifty-three years as Washington, D.C., bureau chief for Jet magazine, [Booker] earned the distinction of being called 'the dean of Black journalists in the Nation's Capital.'" ( Jet) Members Reviews: Powerful story Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not? Yes, learned a lot of history and Booker offered a unique perspective What was one of the most memorable moments of Shocking the Conscience? Definitely the story of the freedom rides What three words best describe Ronald Clarksons performance? monotone, lacked tonation If this book were a movie would you go see it? possibly... would be hard to cover all of this history in 1 movie Any additional comments? Audio file needs editing... several places where sentences are repeated. Book needs a different narrator. Good memoir, marred by awful reading Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not? Not as an audiobook, because the reader was terrible. How could the performance have been better? The reader, Ronald Clarkson, was awful. He has a lovely bass voice, but his delivery seriously detracted from my enjoyment and even understanding of the text.

The Sorrows of Empire Audiobook by Chalmers Johnson

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Chalmers Johnson) — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 19:10:15 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/547/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Sorrows of Empire Subtitle: Militarism, Secrecy, and the End of the Republic Author: Chalmers Johnson Narrator: Tom Weiner Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 11-01-07 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 122 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: Recalling the classic warnings against militarism, from George Washington's farewell address to Dwight Eisenhower's denunciation of the military-industrial complex, Johnson explores the trend of militarism that is bankrupting the United States and creating conditions for a new century of virulent blowback. ©2004 Chalmers Johnson (P)2007 Blackstone Audio, Inc. Members Reviews: A must read. A must read for anyone who cares about the coup and the imminent destruction of America. The jihadis have won. A book for anti militarist conservatives too Loved it. Was sad to see it end. Glad there is 2 more to hear from Chalmers Johnson the more you know. this book will open your eyes. love it. is was tremendously amazing. this story ufff wao. unbelievable . you need to read it Easily Forgotten This was well read but largely forgettable. I finished it perhaps a week ago, and honestly couldn't tell you much about it.

Bull by the Horns Audiobook by Sheila Bair

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Sheila Bair) — Mon, 06 May 2013 20:26:58 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/547/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Bull by the Horns Subtitle: Fighting to Save Main Street from Wall Street and Wall Street from Itself Author: Sheila Bair Narrator: Joyce Bean Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 05-06-13 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 34 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: Sheila Bair is widely acknowledged in government circles and the media as one of the first people to identify and accurately assess the subprime crisis. Appointed by George W. Bush as the chairperson of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) in 2006, she witnessed the origins of the financial crisis and, in 2008, became - along with Hank Paulson, Ben Bernanke, and Timothy Geithner-one of the key players invested in repairing the damage to our economy. Bull by the Horns is her remarkable and refreshingly honest account of that contentious time and the struggle for reform that followed and continues to this day. A level-headed, pragmatic figure with a clear focus on serving the public good, Bair was often one of the few women in the room during heated discussions about the economy. Despite her years of experience and her determination to rein in the private banks and Wall Street, she frequently found herself at odds with Geithner. She is withering in her assessment of some of Wall Street's finest, and her narrative of Citibank's attempted takeover of Wachovia is a stinging indictment of how regulators and the banks worked against the public interest at times to serve their own needs. Bair is steadfast in her belief that the American public needs to fully understand the crisis in order to bring it to an end. Critical of the bank bailouts and the Can. $29.99 lax regulation that led to the economic crash, she provides a sober analysis as well as a practical plan for how we should move forward. She helps clear away the myths and half truths about how we ran our economic engine into the ditch and tells us how we can help get our financial and regulatory systems back on track. Members Reviews: Interesting but hyperbolic I really enjoyed starting to understand some of mechanics and causes of the financial crisis. I was a fan of the work at the FDIC during that time and still am. The book did read as having an agenda. Perhaps the financial boys club is really what prevented Sheila Bair from saving us all from the financial fallout. Perhaps she really did have all the answers and was stymied at every turn. More likely, this is one perspective on a complicated situation. It's a worthwhile read and a great education. Be prepared for quite a bit of editorial that may be factual but reads as if there's an agenda underneath it. The end of the book does drag a bit. It has a number of actionable thoughts for what we should be doing and I suspect it would read better than in audio format. Wow! Bair Hates Geithner What did you like best about Bull by the Horns? What did you like least? I suppose I like hearing another point of view about the crisis. Sheila Bair really turned this into a Geithner bashing book What could Sheila Bair have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you? I think she could have been a little more realistic. The others that wrote about the subject admit they made mistakes and tried to describe situations, Mrs. Bair treats her opinions as the perfect and correct choices every time. She basically makes herself a hero that is the victim of a huge conspiracy. What does Joyce Bean bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? Mrs. Bean reads it in a tone that I could really imagine Mrs. Bair using.

The Girls Who Went Away Audiobook by Ann Fessler

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Ann Fessler) — Tue, 08 Mar 2016 12:13:36 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/547/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Girls Who Went Away Subtitle: The Hidden History of Women Who Surrendered Children for Adoption in the Decades Before Roe v. Wade Author: Ann Fessler Narrator: Coleen Marlo Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 03-08-16 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 68 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: In this deeply moving and myth-shattering work, Ann Fessler brings out into the open for the first time the astonishing untold history of the million and a half women who surrendered children for adoption due to enormous family and social pressure in the decades before Roe v. Wade. An adoptee who was herself surrendered during those years and recently made contact with her mother, Fessler brilliantly brings to life the voices of more than 100 women as well as the spirit of those times, allowing the women to tell their stories in gripping and intimate detail. Critic Reviews: "Fessler recounts her own journey to find and reunite with her birth mother in this heartrending look at the untold story of American women compelled to surrender their children." (Booklist) Members Reviews: Sad but True ... and Helpful What did you love best about The Girls Who Went Away? The stories were heartwrenching. Each of them different but all connected in the heartache. I have my own story, and it's different and yet the same. It was healing for me and I recommend, HIGHLY recommend this book to anyone who has given up and I use 'given up' purposefully, their baby for adoption. What did you like best about this story? The honesty. The chance for a happy ending. What does Coleen Marlo bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? This was my first audio book so it's hard for me to answer, but I enjoyed the listening. Whats the most interesting tidbit youve picked up from this book? There are a lot of secrets out there. A lot of young girls being shamed and traumatized by the way society views teen pregnancy and it's so unfair. These girls were just the ones who got found out, all the girls, or most of them anyway were having sex. Any additional comments? I read this book as recommended by my social worker as I was working on finding my son. It was like I had a friend and I highly recommend it. P.S. I found my son and life is good. Next week for the first time in 40 years I get to wish him a happy birthday. Can not wait!! wow....I am an adoptee and a birthmom it was an intense emotional book. it put words to some of the struggles I had in my heart that I didn't have words for before. it opened my heart to the women who suffer in silence. it gave me a new perspective on my birthmom and my brothers birthmom. Great Book These true stories were difficult to hear at times. But everybody should know what these women went through. I am an adoptee and I am so glad I read this book. Great book Great book. It is detailed in the accounts and life style of the era of the time. It gave me a better understanding of why children were given up Healing - cathartic I highly recommend this book to adoptees, birthmothers and anyone who knows someone in the adoption triangle. Without any exaggeration As a birthmother myself it has changed if not saved my life.

The Words We Live By Audiobook by Linda R. Monk

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Linda R. Monk) — Tue, 11 Aug 2015 20:59:55 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/547/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Words We Live By Subtitle: Your Annotated Guide to the Constitution Author: Linda R. Monk Narrator: Marianne Fraulo, Kevin Stillwell Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 08-11-15 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: The Words We Live By takes an entertaining and informative look at America's most important historical document, now with discussions on new rulings on hot-button issues such as immigration, gay marriage, gun control, and affirmative action. In The Words We Live By, Linda Monk probes the idea that the Constitution may seem to offer cut-and-dry answers to questions regarding personal rights, but the interpretations of this hallowed document are nearly infinite. For example, in the debate over gun control, does "the right of the people to bear arms" stated in the Second Amendment pertain to individual citizens or regulated militias? What do scholars say? Should the Internet be regulated and censored, or would this impinge on the freedom of speech, as defined in the First Amendment? These and other issues vary depending on the interpretation of the Constitution. Through entertaining and informative annotations, The Words We Live By offers a new way of looking at the Constitution. It reflects a critical, respectful, and appreciative look at one of history's greatest documents. The Words We Live By is filled with a rich and engaging historical perspective along with enough surprises and fascinating facts to prove that your Constitution is a living - and entertaining - document. Members Reviews: Great Book Club Read Our book club read and had a lively discussion of this book recently. The concepts that Monk discusses in easy-to-understand language are so important right now. The simple but not simplistic discussions of each section are accompanied by plenty of illustrations, anecdotes and stories to make it all come alive. I read the news differently as a result - when I hear discussions of whether something is Constitutional it's not an abstract concept anymore. Update: I also decided to give copies to the history and law teachers at my daughter's high school - it's a great teacher's resource. BTW, did not have any ordering problems -- that issue seems to be resolved as long as you order the one with the black circle in the top right corner, which is actually the new edition, not 2004 as listed on the site. The Constitution Comes Alive! An outstanding review of our Constitution! Very even-handed with lots of historical references and Supreme Court citations of cases about how the Constitution is interpreted and applied. Lot's of interesting quotes from famous historical figures (some very recent) on both sides of the political spectrum. Lot's of really good historical context as well. This is well worth reading and re-reading from time to time. This would make a fine textbook for high school level American History/Constitution or even college level Constitutional Law. An excellent explanation of the Constitution This is a book that every American citizen should own. Monk literally goes line by line through the Constitution explaining the origin, history, and changing interpretation of our governing document. I never felt as though the author took sides as she instead outlined the main tenets of the differing viewpoints when it came to hot button issues such as gun control, immigration, etc.

Theodore and Woodrow Audiobook by Andrew Napolitano

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Andrew Napolitano) — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 19:43:22 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/547/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Theodore and Woodrow Subtitle: How Two American Presidents Destroyed Constitutional Freedom Author: Andrew Napolitano Narrator: Scott Moore Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 11-14-12 Publisher: Thomas Nelson Publishers Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 207 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: A harsh and revealing political exposé of two beloved presidents. Judge Andrew P. Napolitano reveals how Teddy Roosevelt, a bully, and Woodrow Wilson, a constitutional scholar, each pushed aside the Constitutions restrictions on the federal government and used it as an instrument to redistribute wealth, regulate personal behavior, and enrich the government. These two men and the Progressives who supported them have brought us, among other things: The Progressive Era witnessed the most dramatic peaceful shift of power from persons and from the states to a new and permanent federal bureaucracy in all of American history. Theodore and Woodrow exposes two of our nations most beloved presidents and how they helped speed the Progressive cause on its merry way. Members Reviews: Not being a libertarian! Not being a libertarian, but more an independent conservative, I found Napolitano's book the most enlightening listen in a very long time. Get it; progressive history they didn't teach you through our progressive educational establishment-bureaucracy. As an old-school Roman Catholic, Napolitano brings up both Roosevelt's and Wilson's Protestantism. However their Preterism is really a bigger and bolder attempt to create America's historic religious narrative and that is, mankind should attempt to create God's eternal "Shining City on a Hill," on this continent. It doesn't seem that is working out too well at the present time. Perhaps, contrary to our wishful thinking, maybe we really are not God, nor gods! The Case Against Theodore and Woodrow... This was a fascinating and insightful look at the social/political philosophy of progressivism, and how it drove America's first progressive presidents - Theodore Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson - to fundamentally change the US Constitution. Andrew Napolitano cuts right to what he sees as the heart of the issue: Roosevelt and Wilson worked to destroy the federalism built into the US Constitution by the founders primarily through the means of: 1) progressive taxation (the income tax), 2) the expansion of the regulatory state and the scope of the federal government into state and local jurisdictions, 3) the wielding of US military power to influence political events around the globe, 4) federally directed social engineering to "improve" society, 5) the manipulation of US currency and orchestration of monetary policy through a central bank (Federal Reserve System), 6) the direct election of US Senators by popular vote. Napolitano, a staunch, energetic, and well-spoken libertarian, makes the case that the pressing of these items from the turn-of-the century progressive's agenda by Roosevelt and Wilson sent the US on a path away from the one envisioned by the founders. Instead of limited government power, state's rights, and frugal monetary policy and budgeting, with Roosevelt and Wilson the US started a journey toward a strong and oppressive federal government, weakened state jurisdictions which have increasingly become little more than sub-jurisdictional units of the federal burocracy, an imperial executive, bloated budgets, and reckless fiscal policy. Napolitano makes no bones that his book is not a history of the two progressive administrations or a biography of the men who lead them.

Fire and Light Audiobook by James MacGregor Burns

biacuaduc@gmail.com (James MacGregor Burns) — Tue, 29 Oct 2013 05:04:24 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/547/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Fire and Light Subtitle: How the Enlightenment Transformed Our World Author: James MacGregor Burns Narrator: Norman Dietz Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 10-29-13 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 12 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: In this engaging history, James MacGregor Burns brings to vivid life the two-hundred-year conflagration of the Enlightenment, during which audacious questions and astonishing ideas tore across Europe and the New World, transforming thought, bringing down governments, and inspiring visionary political experiments that would ultimately reach every corner of the globe. Unlike most historians, Burns pays particular attention to America's intellectual revolution, beginning and ending his story on American soil. He discovers the origins of our domestic Enlightenment in men like Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, and Thomas Jefferson and their early encounters with incendiary European ideas about liberty and equality, and he highlights the role of thinkers like James Madison and Alexander Hamilton. After all, it was the American founders, alone among Enlightenment thinkers, who actually carried through with their ideas. Today the same questions Enlightenment thinkers grappled with have taken on new urgency around the world: in the blossoming Arab Spring, in the former Soviet Union, China, and in the United States. What should a nation be? What should a citizenry expect from its government? Who should lead and decide? How can citizens effect change? What is happiness, and what can the state contribute to it? Burns's exploration of the ideals and arguments that formed the bedrock of our nation shines a new light on these ever-important questions. Critic Reviews: "A superb work of synthesis." ( Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: it was great very useful
it was great. very useful .would recommend to friends.kt was interesting from beginning to end. one of my favorites ever

The Hour of Peril Audiobook by Daniel Stashower

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Daniel Stashower) — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 03:06:36 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/547/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Hour of Peril Subtitle: The Secret Plot to Murder Lincoln Before the Civil War Author: Daniel Stashower Narrator: Edoardo Ballerini Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 01-29-13 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 44 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: Audie Award Finalist, History, 2014 Daniel Stashower, the two-time Edgar award-winning author of The Beautiful Cigar Girl, uncovers the riveting true story of the "Baltimore Plot", an audacious conspiracy to assassinate Abraham Lincoln on the eve of the Civil War. In February of 1861, just days before he assumed the presidency, Abraham Lincoln faced a "clear and fully-matured" threat of assassination as he traveled by train from Springfield to Washington for his inauguration. Over a period of 13 days the legendary detective Allan Pinkerton worked feverishly to detect and thwart the plot, assisted by a captivating young widow named Kate Warne, Americas first female private eye. As Lincolns train rolled inexorably toward "the seat of danger", Pinkerton struggled to unravel the ever-changing details of the murder plot, even as he contended with the intractability of Lincoln and his advisors, who refused to believe that the danger was real. With time running out Pinkerton took a desperate gamble, staking Lincolns life - and the future of the nation - on a "perilous feint" that seemed to offer the only chance that Lincoln would survive to become president. Shrouded in secrecy - and, later, mired in controversy - the story of the "Baltimore Plot" is one of the great untold tales of the Civil War era, and with The Hour of Peril Stashower has crafted a spellbinding historical narrative with the pace and urgency of a race-against-the-clock thriller. Critic Reviews: It's history that reads like a race-against-the-clock thriller. (Harlan Coben) Members Reviews: Good if unbalanced I've read a ton of Civil War books so the "secret plot" is by no means new to me but I was interested in getting more details about it since I never studied it in any depth. In fact there is quite a bit of debate about how real the plot was so I looked forward to reading (listening) to this book. First -- the book is written from almost 100% a northern perspective. For example when talking about John Brown, who murdered 5 innocent people in Kansas, the author states that 5 people were killed during a raid into Kansas. Killed and murder are words that have very different meanings. John Brown was certainly on the right side of the issue, but that doesn't change the fact he was murderous psychopath. There are many many many examples of the author framing peoples backgrounds to make the story flow. Don't get me wrong, this isn't like Al Franken doing a book about Reagan, it's not political and what the author is writing isn't lies, it's just incomplete. If you already have a strong knowledge of the Civil War you'll pick-up on this very quickly and you'll be able to adjust the story accordingly. However if you're new to the subject I highly suggest you do additional reading to get a more balanced view of the subject and characters involved. More information is always better than less information. Second -- this book is more about Allan Pinkerton than it is about the plot itself. I knew this going in so I wasn't disappointed.

Whistlestop Audiobook by John Dickerson

biacuaduc@gmail.com (John Dickerson) — Tue, 09 Aug 2016 00:40:12 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/547/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Whistlestop Subtitle: Reporting the Stories That Make Campaign History Author: John Dickerson Narrator: John Dickerson Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 08-09-16 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 151 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: From Face the Nation moderator and Slate columnist John Dickerson come the stories behind the stories of the most memorable moments in American presidential campaign history. The stakes are high. The characters full of striving and ego. Presidential campaigns are a contest for control of power in the most powerful country on earth. The battle of ideas has a clear end, with winners and losers, and along the way there are sharp turning points-primaries, debates, conventions, and scandals that squeeze candidates into emergency action, frantic grasping, and heroic gambles. As Mike Murphy the political strategist put it, "Campaigns are like war without bullets." Whistlestop tells the human story of nervous gambits hatched in first-floor hotel rooms, failures of will before the microphone, and the cross-country crack-ups of long-planned stratagems. At the bar at the end of a campaign day, these are the stories reporters rehash for themselves and embellish for newcomers. In addition to the familiar tales, Whistlestop also remembers the forgotten stories about the bruising and reckless campaigns of the 19th century when the combatants believed the consequences included the fate of the republic itself. Some of the most modern-feeling elements of the American presidential campaign were born before the roads were paved and electric lights lit the convention halls - if there were convention halls at all. Whistlestop is a ride through the American campaign history with one of its most enthusiastic conductors guiding you through the landmarks along the way. Members Reviews: Lovers of the podcast this is ultimate fix! John Dickerson in his usual bemused baritone delivers this entire book in the same way her delivers his amazing podcast. This was just the fix I needed and I may listen to it again. Fans of his whistle stop podcast will delight in extended in depth versions of podcast narratives; as well as new and interesting stories. Puts 2016 election into helpful context Book is well researched and interestingly presented. Just watch Face the Nation for a taste of John Dickerson. Regardless of where you came out on the 2016 election this book will provide a helpful context. Believe it or not it wasn't all that unique in our history. In fact, I'd say it fell somewhere into the middle of the "crazy" to "uneventful" continuum based on what I learned in this book. Interesting & Entertaining If you could sum up Whistlestop in three words, what would they be? Interesting. Entertaining. Fun. I like history, political strategy & stories. It's interesting to hear what worked, what didn't & why candidates made certain choices.. Deep Dive into Presidential Campaign Trivia John Dickerson lays out a wide buffet of interesting, funny, and sometimes sad tales of events that have shaped Presidential campaigns in America. From the founding fathers to modern times, Whistlestop explains how we arrived to the campaigns of today with anecdotes and historical details that bring the reader into the campaigns. This is a must-read for anyone interested in American Presidential lore and a necessary companion to Dickersons Slate podcast of the same title. A wonderful introduction to American elections As a fan of John Dickerson's podcast, I was more than willing to purchase the audiobook and hear more of his stories. And I thoroughly enjoyed the book.

Rez Life Audiobook by David Treuer

biacuaduc@gmail.com (David Treuer) — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 10:08:05 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/547/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Rez Life Subtitle: An Indian's Journey Through Reservation Life Author: David Treuer Narrator: Peter Berkrot Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 06-29-12 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 42 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: Celebrated novelist David Treuer has gained a reputation for writing fiction that expands the horizons of Native American literature. In Rez Life, his first full-length work of nonfiction, Treuer brings a novelist's storytelling skill and an eye for detail to a complex and subtle examination of Native American reservation life, past and present. With authoritative research and reportage, Treuer illuminates misunderstood contemporary issues of sovereignty, treaty rights, and natural-resource conservation. He traces the waves of public policy that have disenfranchised and exploited Native Americans, exposing the tension that has marked the historical relationship between the United States government and the Native American population. Through the eyes of students, teachers, government administrators, lawyers, and tribal court judges, he shows how casinos, tribal government, and the Bureau of Indian Affairs have transformed the landscape of Native American life. A member of the Ojibwe of northern Minnesota, Treuer grew up on Leech Lake Reservation, but was educated in mainstream America. Exploring crime and poverty, casinos and wealth, and the preservation of native language and culture, Rez Life is a strikingly original work of history and reportage, a must listen for anyone interested in the Native American story. Critic Reviews: "Treuer's account reads like a novel, brimming with characters, living and dead, who bring his tribe's history to life." (Booklist) Members Reviews: Rez Life needs a Rez voice not a Suyapi narrator.. Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not? ...I'm not talking a Rez'd out voice "ayyye Cuz, init?!" But at least an urban Ndn? I was trapped driving 20 hours with nothing else to listen to so I had to stop at a Starbucks and download a Sedaris book. This may seem petty but there are so few Ndn books on audible (besides the White Indian Expert books) I had high hopes for Rez Life. -This narrator sounds so white and so grating I had a hard time listening sadly, as the themes are ones white america needs to hear especially after all the hype from shows like Diane Sawyers' expose on reservation poverty and the current trend again, of taking children away from parents because they are poor- POVERTY DOES NOT EQUEL NEGLECT. Init. Would you be willing to try another one of Peter Berkrots performances? No Did Rez Life inspire you to do anything? Become an Ndn audio book narrator. Any additional comments? More books by American Indian authors narrated by American Indians. NOT pandering pap poet Sherman Alexie. Reader does need to check Ojibwe pronunciation This book was great, very informative and entertaining. The other reviewer is correct in pointing out that the reader doesn't sound Ojibwe, which in some portions of the book is fine - and then you get to the repeated mispronounciation of "Anishinaabe" as drawn-out "Anishi-knob," or any other moment where he has to read Ojibwe language, and it sounds like he's been hit on the head all of a sudden. For readers who are familiar with the sounds of Ojibwe it's jarring and insensitive; for those who have never heard it before It's teaching them incorrectly.

True Gentlemen Audiobook by John Hechinger

biacuaduc@gmail.com (John Hechinger) — Tue, 26 Sep 2017 15:23:48 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/547/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: True Gentlemen Subtitle: The Broken Pledge of America's Fraternities Author: John Hechinger Narrator: Rick Zieff Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 09-26-17 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: College fraternity culture has never been more embattled. Once a mainstay of campus life, fraternities are now subject to withering criticism for reinforcing white male privilege and undermining the lasting social and economic value of a college education. No fraternity embodies this problem more than Sigma Alpha Epsilon, a national organization with more than 15,000 undergraduate brothers spread over 230 chapters nationwide. While SAE enrollment is still strong, it has been pilloried for what John Hechinger calls "the unholy trinity of fraternity life": racism, deadly drinking, and misogyny. Hazing rituals have killed 10 undergraduates in its chapters since 2005, and, in 2015, a video of a racist chant breaking out among its Oklahoma University members went viral. That same year, SAE was singled out by a documentary on campus rape, The Hunting Ground. Yet, despite these problems and others, SAE remains a large institution with strong ties to Wall Street and significant political reach. In True Gentlemen, Hechinger embarks on a deep investigation of SAE and fraternity culture generally, exposing the vast gulf between its founding ideals and the realities of its impact on colleges and the world at large. He shows how national fraternities are reacting to a slowly dawning new reality and asks what the rest of us should do about it. Should we ban them outright, or will they only be driven underground? Can an institution this broken be saved? With rare access and skillful storytelling, Hechinger draws a fascinating and necessary portrait of an institution in deep need of reform and makes a case for how it can happen. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. Critic Reviews: "What happens behind the bolted oaken doors of American fraternities? John Hechinger's relentless reporting and fine critical intelligence reveal all too much about the worst of frat life in America. A necessary and significant book." (Mark Edmundson, professor, University of Virginia) "Riveting, infuriating...an exposé that, given the influence of fraternity alumni, requires tremendous courage to pursue." (Kirkus Reviews) Members Reviews: Three Stars Good book and easy read. Very relevant topic that needs discussion. One Star Total hack job This book is to Greek Life like The Right Stuff is to Mercury Astronauts. I have always been intrigued by Greek Life on campus and my daughter is heavily involved in her sorority. You hear on the news from time to time about the dangerous pranks and drinking that go on today. This book is a comprehensive review of the history of Greek life, where it came from, what's going on now and what the future can be like. The book held my attention for every minute. Hechinger is an excellent reporter, but he also gives social commentary much like Tom Wolfe. This book is to Greek Life like The RIght Stuff is to Mercury astronauts. It is well written, logical, interesting, horrifying at times and quite profound. Hechinger in the last chapters paints a picture of Fraternity leaders who are dedicated to charity, to tradition and to Brotherhood. There are scenes depicted that bring tears to your eyes and portray the worth of this institution. In the end you get a good feeling for the complexity of the institution.

Nixon's White House Wars Audiobook by Patrick J. Buchanan

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Patrick J. Buchanan) — Tue, 09 May 2017 07:40:22 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/547/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Nixon's White House Wars Subtitle: The Battles That Made and Broke a President and Divided America Forever Author: Patrick J. Buchanan Narrator: Arthur Morey Format: Unabridged Length: 17 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 05-09-17 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 49 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: From Vietnam to the Southern Strategy, from the opening of China to the scandal of Watergate, Pat Buchanan - speechwriter and senior adviser to President Nixon - tells the untold story of Nixon's embattled White House, from its historic wins to it devastating defeats. In his inaugural address, Nixon held out a hand in friendship to Republicans and Democrats alike. But by the fall of 1969, massive demonstrations in Washington and around the country had been mounted to break his presidency. In a brilliant appeal to what he called the "Great Silent Majority", Nixon sent his enemies reeling. Vice President Agnew followed by attacking the blatant bias of the media in a fiery speech authored and advocated by Buchanan. And by 1970, Nixon's approval rating soared to 68 percent, and he was labeled "The Most Admired Man in America". Then one by one, the crises came, from the invasion of Cambodia, to the protests that killed four students at Kent State, to race riots and court ordered school busing. Buchanan chronicles Nixon's historic trip to China, and describes the White House strategy that brought about Nixon's 49-state landslide victory over George McGovern in 1972. When the Watergate scandal broke, Buchanan urged the president to destroy the Nixon tapes before they were subpoenaed, and fire Special Prosecutor Archibald Cox, as Nixon ultimately did in the "Saturday Night Massacre". After testifying before the Watergate Committee himself, Buchanan describes the grim scene at Camp David in August 1974, when Nixon's staff concluded he could not survive. In a riveting memoir from behind the scenes of the most controversial presidency of the last century, Nixon's White House Wars reveals both the failings and achievements of the 37th President, recorded by one of those closest to Nixon, from before his political comeback through to his final days in office. Includes a bonus PDF of the Appendix, which includes handwritten notations on presidential memos. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. Members Reviews: Interesting The title of this book intrigued me. I came across this quote by historian and biographer Sam Tenenhaus: Buchanan begot Trumpism as his former ally William F. Buckley, Jr. begat Reaganism. Between the two I just had to read the book. Personally, I am a moderate middle of the roader politically. In my humble attempt to understand the issues, I read books from both sides of the isle. This is the fifth White House remembrance by a Nixon speechwriter. The first one was Before the Fall written in 1975 by William Safire. The book is now considered a classic. I discovered that it was Buchanan who created the phrase The Great Silent Majority. The book is supposed to be about Nixon but in my opinion, it is a memoir of Buchanans time in the Nixon White House. Buchanans ultra-right-wing philosophy is presented throughout the book. He discusses the causes of division that Nixon inherited such as the Vietnam war, school busing, civil rights, ethnic communities and what Buchanan calls liberal judiciary. He also stated that all media is liberal. Buchanan states he tried to swing Nixon to protectionism to help save American jobs.

The Majesty of the Law Audiobook by Sandra Day O'Connor

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Sandra Day O'Connor) — Wed, 28 Jul 2004 06:60:08 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/547/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Majesty of the Law Subtitle: Reflections of a Supreme Court Justice Author: Sandra Day O'Connor Narrator: Bernadette Dunne Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 07-28-04 Publisher: Books on Tape Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 73 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: In this intimate portrait of an institution, America's first female Supreme Court Justice traces the Court's history to its inner workings in contemporary life. By couching her narrative in her personal reflections, she shows how landmark cases, key ideas, and influential people have built the Court as an edifice that continues to demand active interpretation. Her book particularly emphasizes the turbulent battle women have fought in the legal system since America's inception, her own position an expression of the labors of the suffrage movement and its efforts to change the lives of American women in voting booths, jury boxes, and homes. One of the most powerful women in American history tells us what she thinks matters most in American law. ©2003 The Arizona Community Foundation; (P)2003 Books on Tape, Inc. Critic Reviews: "O'Connor gets down to the nitty-gritty of her profession." (Library Journal) "O'Connor's book is an engagingly written civics lesson, delivering a warm appreciation of legal history." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Informative and well-written As someone interested in the law (I'm starting law school this fall), I was fascinated by Justice O'Connor's book. She gives her views on judicial interpretation, areas she thinks our justice system can be improved, her personal experience and views on sufferage and women's rights, all mixed in with a solid look at legal history in the U.S. As a Supreme Court Justice and former Senator, she's obviously earned expert status whether or not you agree with her disposition or not. I particularly liked her criticisms of the jury system, along with her ideas on what can be done about it. The only weakness of the book is that she is occassionaly repetetive. But overall a great book that is well narrarated.

Policing Ferguson, Policing America Audiobook by Thomas Jackson

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Thomas Jackson) — Tue, 31 Oct 2017 16:13:24 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/547/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Policing Ferguson, Policing America Subtitle: What Really Happened...and What the Country Can Learn from It Author: Thomas Jackson Narrator: Todd McLaren Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 10-31-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: Following the fatal shooting in broad daylight of unarmed African American Michael Brown by a white cop in August 2014, Ferguson, Missouri, became the scene of protests that pitted law enforcement against locals and Black Lives matter activists. The media firestorm has not waned, and, in fact, has grown stronger in light of all the recent violence by and against police officers nationwide. According to Ferguson's former police chief Tom Jackson, the uninformed media actually fans the flames of unrest and exploits the situation: infotainment optics have become more important than truth, while social media spreads the news without providing context. Policing Ferguson, Policing America is the book that finally tells the inside story of what happened in Ferguson, and how good guys became the bad guys through media and political distortion. Pressure is at a boiling point. In 2016, America has been rocked by heart-wrenching fatal shootings of African Americans by police officers in Louisiana and in Minnesota, and by the shootings of police officers in Dallas, Baton Rouge, and Kansas City that left 11 officers dead and a dozen more wounded. To many Americans, the central theme of this continuing bloody story is one of racial injustice and out-of-control policing. Members Reviews: Walking Tall I grew up in the Metro-East area and my brother-in-law worked in Ferguson while this rioting occurred. So, a delayed thank you to Chief Jackson and his officers, all officers and personnel, who helped keep him safe. While watching and reading the coverage of this event, I keep sensing that the DOJ was the sinister aspect, not Darren Wilson or the police. This book by Chief Jackson lays it all out simply and completely. The extent that the Obama administration, via Eric Holder, railroaded a whole community (really communities) is insane, illegal, immoral, and flat out evil. The blatant lies and distorted facts are clearly called out by the chief...a chief who also is humble and admits his own mistakes in the matter. Anyone wanting to be a First Responder should read this book and understand what you are up against. Tom Jackson took everything they threw at him and is still standing tall and proud...he will be remembered. Interesting Read It was discussed on The View. Provided information not included by the media or Eric Holder's consent degree. I wish the media told the whole story. Condolences to the Brown family.. The author told his side of the story. Not recommended for people who are convinced they already know the whole story. Best book I have read in years Tom Jackson is one of the most heroic people I have had the pleasure of knowing. He is not only a hero, but is eloquent and multi-faceted Five Stars VERY GOOD DESCRIPTION ABOUT THE REAL STORY OF FERGUSON, MO! THE TRUTH... This book is a must read for those who want the truth about Ferguson.

Sleeping with the Devil Audiobook by Robert Baer

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Robert Baer) — Wed, 04 Aug 2004 16:09:54 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/547/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sleeping with the Devil Subtitle: How Washington Sold Its Soul for Saudi Crude Author: Robert Baer Narrator: Robertson Dean Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 08-04-04 Publisher: Books on Tape Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 267 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: Former CIA operative Robert Baer examines the dangers behind America's collaboration with Saudi Arabia. Nominally based on a "harmony of interests", the Saudis sold their oil to the American government very inexpensively; what we offered in exchange has damaged our position in the Middle East and left our country vulnerable to economic and terrorist threats. Baer goes behind the scenes to show how the U.S. willingly overlooked the corruption of the Saudi royal family, its financing of violent Islamic fundamentalist groups that spread hatred of the West throughout Saudi society, and its bribery of American officials. From a close-up with a corrupt Arab family to the inside scoop on how we helped fund the Taliban, Baer shows what's at stake in our pursuit of oil. ©2003 Robert Baer (P)2003 Books on Tape, Inc. Members Reviews: The story behind the true US-Saudi relationship Robert Baer's story about the inner workings of how the US and Saudi Governments do business is great listening. One of the most detailed books of how much influence the House of Saud has in this country from the author with decades of intelligence experience in the region. He describes how Saudi diplomats have unfettered access in this country to the highest levels of government. Baer describes how Saudi money buys whatever influence they want in the US. Full of insights of how the Saudi government rules and details about how the main saudi oil fields are in the Shite populated areas, but ruled by the Sunni Royal family. This book gives great insights into the Saudi-US relationship-how it started and where its going, and the politics inside the Saudi Royal family. A very well told story and a very informative book. We are all Ignorant Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? Spread the word and sit back and listen to a Master Spy give you the information that CNN refuses to report. Who was your favorite character and why? Robert Baer Have you listened to any of Robertson Deans other performances before? How does this one compare? All his books Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? YEs Any additional comments? Great book I can't stop talking about it. A weak book What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you? This was less the journalism or expose that you may hope for and more of an opportunity for the author to promote himself. The book can basically be summarized as: "Saudi Arabia, the Arab world and America have a complicated relationship. I am smarter than everyone and knew everything all along. Trust me, I was in the CIA" From there, the book is filled with self promotion, speculation presented as fact, and blanket statements clouded by historical hindsight. If you are well read or familiar with history the books treatment of history may be annoying. If you are in the intel community, Robert Baer's self serving narrative about the ignorance of others will get to you. If you want to learn about Saudi Arabia, get the excellent "Inside the Kingdom" by Robert Lacey which is much more authoritative and revealing. If you are interested in the roots of Islamic extremism and 9/11, read "The Looming Tower" by Lawrence Wright. What didnt you like about Robertson Deans performance? Lots of bad pronunciation.

Angel Killer Audiobook by Deborah Blum

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Deborah Blum) — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 21:42:44 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/547/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Angel Killer Subtitle: A True Story of Cannibalism, Crime Fighting, and Insanity in New York City Author: Deborah Blum Narrator: Deborah Blum Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 12-18-12 Publisher: The Atavist Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 39 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: In the mid-1920s, young children began to vanish from neighborhoods around New York City. It took the police a decade to find their abductor, an unassuming 64-year-old handyman named Albert Fish. Fish had committed crimes of unspeakable horror: He had not only abducted and murdered the children, but also tortured and, in some cases, eaten them. During Fish's trial, some of the country's most prominent psychiatrists debated the exact nature of Fish's crimes. Was he evil or insane? Who had the power to determine where one ended and the other began? At stake was not just the prospect of justice for Fish and his victims, but also the future of the new science of criminal behavior - the idea that society's worst monsters needed to be both punished and understood. Award-winning journalist Deborah Blum tells the story of a notorious cannibal killer, the detective who brought him to justice, and the scientists who tried to make sense of his crimes. Members Reviews: Short but chilling... account of Albert Fish, the deranged child rapist, murderer and cannibalist who inspired such films as the silent classic M and Silence of the Lambs. grewsom after Poisioner Hand book was a let down. too grewsom for me. Blum is a superp translator of scientific subject matter into laymans terms. Could Have Been Better What did you like best about Angel Killer? What did you like least? I got this one because I enjoyed listening to "The Poisoner's Handbook: Murder and the Birth of Forensic Medicine in Jazz Age New York (Unabridged)" and expected something similar. While this story is interesting, it just wasn't as good as "The Poisoner's Handbook." How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable? Please, the music! While it was appropriate (maybe) for the time period this tale played out in New York, the music was distracting and by the end of this short story, I was ready for it to be over and done with. Did Deborah Blum do a good job differentiating all the characters? How? This is a short tale, so maybe hiring a professional actor/narrator wasn't an option, but it took me three (3!) tries to get through this book. Ms. Blum is great at writing a story, but only okay at reading it out loud. (Sorry, Ms. Blum!) Was Angel Killer worth the listening time? You kind of have to want to hear the story bad enough to get by the music and narration. Awful How could the performance have been better? The performer had the most awful uninteresting monotone voice. The story is an eery story and she read it as if she was reading the ingredients on a box of cereal. Any additional comments? The book added nothing new to what is known about Albert Fish. Boring. Don't waste your time or money. barely adequate Would you try another book from Deborah Blum and/or Deborah Blum? No How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable? Provided more matter, less art. How did the narrator detract from the book? She sounded like the between-scene voice that tries to keep you interested in a low-quality one hour tv special between commercial breaks. The book relied on narrative tricks and adjectives to build suspense rather than the genuinely harrowing and horrible details of the case, and it wasn't very effective. You didnt love this book...

Master of the Senate Audiobook by Robert A. Caro

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Robert A. Caro) — Fri, 19 Apr 2002 06:34:43 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/547/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Master of the Senate Subtitle: The Years of Lyndon Johnson Author: Robert A. Caro Narrator: Stephen Lang Format: Abridged Length: 8 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 04-19-02 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 199 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: Caro demonstrates how Johnson's political genius enabled him to reconcile the unreconcilable: to retain the support of the southerners who controlled the Senate while earning the trust - or at least the cooperation - of the liberals, led by Paul Douglas and Hubert Humphrey, without whom he could not achieve his goal of winning the presidency. And we hear him achieve the impossible: convincing southerners that although he was firmly in their camp as the anointed successor to their leader, Richard Russell, it was essential that they allow him to make some progress toward civil rights. Robert A. Caro has won the Pulitzer Prize for Biography, as well as two National Book Critics Circle Awards and other honors. Master of the Senate is told with an abundance of rich detail that could only have come from Caro's peerless research. Critic Reviews: "There is something uniquely mesmerizing about the wily, combative Lyndon Johnson as portrayed by Caro. (Publishers Weekly) A model of social, psychological, and political insight, it is not just masterful; it is a masterpiece." (Amazon.com) Members Reviews: Abridgement bad Robert Caro's Master of the Senate is a strikingly detailed look at the most pivotal years of Lyndon Johnson's pre-presidential career. I knew that much would be missing from this abridged recording, but I was shocked to find that entire chapters, as well as crucial incidents in LBJ's life, such as his heart attack, the presidential election of 1956 and many others, were ommitted. After all, it was from Caro, in one of his earlier LBJ volumes, that I learned how fearful LBJ was of a heart attack that would kill him at an early age. And after reading in such great detail about the hard-fought and crookedly won election of 1948, I was stunned to find no mention of LBJ's 1954 re-election campaign, or even the smallest discussion of Texas politics in the 50s, and how LBJ was affected by it. In short, this is the most unfortunate and poorest abridgement of a book I've ever read. Good, but abridged version off I first read two long excerpts from this book in the New Yorker that captured the essence of LBJ, and in particular, the way he played Humbert Humphrey to serve his ends. This was missing in the audio version. Also, most critical, was the passage where LBJ, who arguably did more to advance civil rights than anyone else including Martin Luther King, asks his long-time black chauffeur if he minds being called by a nickname instead of his real name. When the chauffeur answers "yes" LBJ unleashes a stinging racist tirade on the man. That one scene captured the contradiction that was LBJ, yet is omitted from the audio book. But there were passages included that were mostly nits about vote counts etc. So an A for the book, a C for the abridged version. A truly great book...too bad its abridged The three books which constitute this history of Johnson are truly outstanding. Caro has an unmatched ability to vividly capture his subject's character and portray the world in which they operate -- without pulling any punches. Best of all, by the time Caro is done, you understand not just how Johnson successfully climbed to the leadership of the Senate, but why. The series is not just great biography, but a highly entertaining look at the American political system.

American Pendulum Audiobook by Christopher M. Hemmer

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Christopher M. Hemmer) — Thu, 24 Mar 2016 10:53:09 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/547/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: American Pendulum Subtitle: Recurring Debates in US Grand Strategy Author: Christopher M. Hemmer Narrator: Jim Woods Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 03-24-16 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: In American Pendulum, Christopher Hemmer examines America's grand strategic choices between 1914 and 2014 using four recurring debates in American foreign policy as lenses. First, how should the United States balance the trade-offs between working alone versus working with other states and international organizations? Second, what is the proper place of American values in foreign policy? Third, where does the strategic perimeter of the United States lie? And fourth, is time on the side of the United States or of its enemies? Hemmer asserts that heated debates, disagreements, and even confusions over US grand strategy are not only normal but also beneficial. He challenges the claim that uncertainties or inconsistences about the nation's role in the world or approach to security issues betray strategic confusion or the absence of a grand strategy. American foreign policy, he states, is most in danger not when debates are at their most pointed but when the weight of opinion crushes dissent. As the United States looks ahead to an increasingly multipolar world with increasing complicated security issues, Hemmer concludes, developing an effective grand strategy requires ongoing contestation and compromises between competing visions and policies. Critic Reviews: "This creative and perceptive work deserves the attention of both scholars and policymakers." (Christopher Preble, Cato Institute) "An important contribution to the literature by contextualizing recurring debates about American grand strategy This book is required reading for students of U.S. grand strategy, and will be of interest to nonspecialist readers as well." (Christopher Layne, Texas A&M University) "Christopher Hemmer provides a balanced and reliable survey of American grand strategy from the early twentieth century to the Obama era, pointing to recurring tensions and debates." (Colin Dueck, George Mason University) Members Reviews: Excellent overview of U.S. grand strategy. Ever wonder why different administrations seem to careen back and forth between different world engagement policies? Chris lays it out very well in this book. Succinct, entertaining, and informative. Great book!

A History of Ghosts Audiobook by Peter H. Aykroyd

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Peter H. Aykroyd) — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 08:16:41 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/547/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A History of Ghosts Subtitle: The True Story of Seances, Mediums, Ghosts and Ghostbusters Author: Peter H. Aykroyd Narrator: Jeremy Gage, Dan Aykroyd Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 03-02-10 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 170 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: Peter Aykroyd spent his childhood watching his familys parlor séances through the crack of a basement door. Here, for the first time, Aykroyd tells the strange and delightful story that inspired his son, Dan, to make the mega-hit Ghostbusters. Part history, part family legend, A History of Ghosts starts in 1848 in upstate New York, where the spiritualist craze first began. Aykroyd introduces the listener to notable mediums while telling the story of the development of spiritualism, interweaving a personal history marked by a fascination with ghosts and spirits with the larger narrative about the role the paranormal has played in our culture. Such legendary figures as Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Harry Houdini appear - and vanish. Everyone loves a good ghost story. Successful TV shows such as Medium and Ghost Hunters are proof that our national obsession with ghosts is here to stay. Millions of Americans believe in the paranormaland even skeptics have heard a bump in the night and suspected it might be something supernatural. Critic Reviews: "Less a Ghostbusters also-ran than a knowing, historical origin story, this is a smart consideration of the paranormal and a curious artifact of the Aykroyd legacy." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Mediocre I'm not sure what I expected from this book. I love Ghostbusters and Ghost Hunters, so I thought this would be an interesting book. I also found it interesting that the Aykroyd family had a history with ghosts. I think a history of human interest in the paranormal would have been very interesting in its own right. I also think a detailed history of the Aykroyd family's experiences with the paranormal would have been quite interesting. This book attempts to do both, and the result is a vague overview of the paranormal. The author tells us of mediums through the course of history, only to later say that they were eventually debunked as frauds. He even admits that it would have been simple for even his own family's encounters with mediums and ghosts to have been fraudulent. It left me constantly wondering: So...do you think this stuff is real or not? I suppose if the book would have had a clear thread, or point of view, it would have been helpful. I couldn't decide if our narrator was a true believer, or a solid skeptic, even though he says several times that he believes. Perhaps I would have enjoyed it more if it had been two novels with a more focused purpose. I can't really blame the narrator, Jeremy Gage, for how dry the material is. Though he didn't help the novel very much with his dull reading style. Overall, it was only very mildly entertaining. I could have spent the credit better on another novel. Boring What would have made A History of Ghosts better? Maybe comparison of past and present processes. What do you think your next listen will be? Don't Know. What three words best describe Jeremy Gage and Dan Aykroyd s performance? Ok What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment? Disappointment. Any additional comments? Reading someone's diary was boring. OK book, not really what I expected. Pretty much more of a book about seances and the history of the modern interest in the paranormal. Not much about ghosts and really, I think it only mentions 'ghostbusters' a scant few times.

Hegemony or Survival Audiobook by Noam Chomsky

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Noam Chomsky) — Fri, 21 Nov 2003 21:48:15 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/547/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hegemony or Survival Subtitle: America's Quest for Global Dominance Author: Noam Chomsky Narrator: Brian Jones, Noam Chomsky Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 11-21-03 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 646 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: Lucid, rigorous and thoroughly documented, Hegemony or Survival is Chomsky's most urgent and sweeping work in years. Certain to spark widespread debate, it is a definitive statement from one of the world's most influential political thinkers. Critic Reviews: "Judged in terms of the power, range, novelty, and influence of his thought, Noam Chomsky is arguably the most important intellectual alive." (The New York Times) "In this highly readable...critique of American foreign policy from the late 1950s to the present...Chomsky brings together many themes he has mined in the past, making this cogent and provocative book an important addition to an ongoing public discussion about U.S. policy." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Great book, lousy reader This is a dense analytical examination of US foreign policy, very much in the usual Chomsky tradition. The reader reads it entirely too fast, so it's often hard to follow the arguments. It sounds like he's rushing through it. It would have been great if Chomsky read it himself. Interesting viewpoint - terrible reader I found the ideas and concepts fascinating (if scary) but I had to force myself to continue listening because the reader was so bad. Would have been better if the author had read the whole thing instead of just an introduction. The person reading the book apparently got paid a bonus for reading as fast as possible, with extra points for butchered inflections. As a result, it was very tough to follow the reasoning of the author sometimes. Today's events in perpective This books "explains" today's policies by comparing it to America's actions throughout the last century. I guess it could be considered to be a left leaning book, but I found it very balanced and well reasoned. It is always helpful to compare current events with the past. I was also surprised to hear the author express optimism during a recent televised forum; he thinks the American public is better informed about the Iraq war today than it was during the beginning of the Vietnam war - it took many years before there was any awareness about Vietnam. This is not a rant! I think even conservatives should read this and could find value in it. Unclouded vision Noam gets to the point, and stays on point. That point is that America has steadily been growing in power and influence to become a great and total global hegemony under the control of Corporate and military interests. It may take a few listens to let the gravity of this work sink in. This is not "lite" reading by any means. The reading is quick and the content deep, so don't try multi-tasking to this one. A hard pill to swallow for most Americans, but ... I have read a fair amount of modern history, and was only vaguely aware (like most Americans) of the many of Chomsky's facts and assertions. Some were so startling that I felt I needed to verify. After researching four and finding them unassailable, I stopped trying to fault the facts. The indictment of US foreign policy that Chomsky devolves from these facts is at such variance with our view of ourselves that one is inclined to look for an explanation. If the facts are not false, then perhaps the interpretation is the problem, so I examined the logic by re-reading the book with careful attention to the relationship between facts and conclusion.

If the Devil Had a Wife Audiobook by Frank Mills

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Frank Mills) — Fri, 10 Oct 2014 14:11:19 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/547/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: If the Devil Had a Wife Author: Frank Mills Narrator: A.T. Chandler Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 10-10-14 Publisher: Roslyn Group LLC Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 34 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: Once upon a time. Happily ever after. Such are the classic promises of fairy tales. Yet in Texas we find a twist to the familiar storyline. In If the Devil Had a Wife, there is still the battle of Good vs. Evil, a beautiful maiden, a wealthy suitor, a kingdom of riches and the wicked witch, but any similarity with Cinderella and Snow White ends there. With the help of her life partner and an attorney (always necessary in these modern times), Nelda Stark executes a devious plan that elevates fraud and theft to a new high. A massive coverup reaches into the Texas Attorney General's Office, stealing from not only the Stark family, but the federal and state governments. Members Reviews: Combine a great audio book with road trip! Would you listen to If the Devil Had a Wife again? Why? Having read the book, I found that listening to the audiobook refreshed my memory and reminded me of some details I had forgotten. What about A.T. Chandlers performance did you like? Mr. Chandler does a great job of presenting this appropriately as a bigger than life Texas story! Great delivery! Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? I was intrigued by the twists and turns of seeing a calculating and methodical plan unfold at the expense of many innocent and yet some guilty folks. Big money and power and the corruption that too often accompanies it is on full view here. Any additional comments? This book has something for anyone who enjoys a Texas story involving history as well as human nature. I wonder if more stories have come to light since this book was published? We are ready to hear them!!! What a Tale!! As a Texas only vaguely familiar with the Stark name I found the story totally fascinating and have already been to the computer to learn more. I would recommend it to anyone who wants an interesting read. Laborious This was laborious beyond belief. Minute details overwhelmed the story and the reader. Beware when there are fewer than 100 reviews. If this book had a wife, she'd have put it in the shredder. The Orange Texas I didn't know Very interesting to hear the names of people from the past. Great story just a shame it is a true story. Wow wow wow This story breaks my heart. Being from SW LA, with roots in Starks, I was very familiar with all the places and some of the names. When justice finally comes to the Stark family, I hope the family makes a movie about this fascinating story.

Divided We Stand Audiobook by Marjorie J. Spruill

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Marjorie J. Spruill) — Tue, 28 Feb 2017 14:50:32 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/547/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Divided We Stand Subtitle: The Battle Over Women's Rights and Family Values That Polarized American Politics Author: Marjorie J. Spruill Narrator: Dina Pearlman Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 02-28-17 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 2 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: Forty years ago, two women's movements drew a line in the sand between liberals and conservatives. The legacy of that rift is still evident today in American politics and social policies. Gloria Steinem was quoted in 2015 (The New Yorker) as saying the National Women's Conference in 1977 "may take the prize as the most important event nobody knows about." After the United Nations established International Women's Year (IWY) in 1975, Congress mandated and funded state conferences to elect delegates to attend the National Women's Conference in Houston in 1977. At that conference, Bella Abzug, Gloria Steinem, and other feminists adopted a National Plan of Action, endorsing the hot-button issues of abortion rights, the Equal Rights Amendment, and gay rights - then a new issue in national politics. Across town, Phyllis Schlafly, Lottie Beth Hobbs, and the conservative women's movement held a massive rally to protest federally funded feminism and launch a pro-family movement. Although much has been written about the role that social issues have played in politics, little attention has been given to the historical impact of women activists on both sides. Divided We Stand reveals how the battle between feminists and their conservative challengers divided the nation as Democrats continued to support women's rights and Republicans cast themselves as the party of family values. The women's rights movement and the conservative women's movement have irrevocably affected the course of modern American history. We cannot fully understand the present without appreciating the pivotal events that transpired in Houston and thereafter. Members Reviews: Useful scholarship, but a poor audio experience Divided We Stand is timely, well-researched, and makes an excellent resource for feminist scholars. It does not, however, make for a good audiobook. Spruill's narrative is plodding and repetitive, making listening a chore. This is an academic book, published by an academic press, that really has no business being turned into an audiobook. Date and acronym heavy, it does not flow like the narrative histories that are usually given the audiobook treatment. Narrator Dina Pearlman does an admirable job with unforgiving prose, but her game performance is hampered by the material and unacceptably poor sound quality. It sounds as if she was forced to read this in a tin shed, basically, as there is a strange reverberation and hollowness to the recording. It's an important book and Spruill's overarching argument about the ERA debates of the 1970s being a root cause for ongoing national political division is both compelling and perceptive, but I'd recommend bypassing the audiobook and sticking to the printed page for anyone who is interested.

They Marched Into Sunlight Audiobook by David Maraniss

biacuaduc@gmail.com (David Maraniss) — Fri, 17 Oct 2003 08:59:20 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/547/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: They Marched Into Sunlight Subtitle: War and Peace, Vietnam and America, October 1967 Author: David Maraniss Narrator: David Maraniss Format: Abridged Length: 5 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 10-17-03 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 47 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: In the long Nguyen Secret Zone of Vietnam, a renowned battalion of the First Infantry Division is marching into a devastating ambush that will leave sixty-one soldiers dead and an equal number wounded. On the University of Wisconsin campus in Madison, students are staging an obstructive protest at the Commerce Building against recruiters for Dow Chemical Company, makers of napalm and Agent Orange, that ends in a bloody confrontation with club-wielding Madison police. And in Washington, President Lyndon Johnson is dealing with pressures closing in on him from all sides and lamenting to his war council, "How are we ever going to win this war?" Based on thousands of primary documents and 180 on-the-record interviews, the story unfolds day by day, hour by hour, and at times minute by minute with a rich cast of characters as they move toward battles that forever shaped their lives and evoked cultural and political conflicts that reverberate still. Critic Reviews: "Maraniss...is a writer with a masterly sense of narrative pace...The tale unfolds with a magisterial sweep that recaptures the war and its era." (The New York Times Book Review) "A moving remembrance for those who lived through it and an illuminating lesson for a new generation trying to understand what it was all about." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Overwhelming Factual, balanced, even-handed and overwhelming. This audio book is indeed thought-provoking at the least and full of sadness and a sense of waste. It should be required reading.... Visit Thru History Action-packed and authentic, Maraniss takes you to a time-warp of history where you re-live the same moments in a bloody Viet Nam massacre and inside the halls of a university protest in Madison Wisconsin where police batons slam into student skulls. If you lived these years, the confusion, innocence and outrage are still there in your soul. Great reading experience, as usual, with David Maraniss at the keyboard.

Crossfire Audiobook by Jim Marrs

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jim Marrs) — Tue, 01 Apr 2014 20:08:49 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/547/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Crossfire Subtitle: The Plot That Killed Kennedy Author: Jim Marrs Narrator: Jim Marrs, Michael J. Long Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 04-01-14 Publisher: Reality Entertainment Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 27 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: Jim Marrs, author of the international best-selling book JFK book of all time, Crossfire: The Plot That Killed Kennedy takes you deep into the conspiracy of John F. Kennedy's untimely death with factual information that rules out the lone assassination theory. Marrs' work was the basis for the hugely successful Oliver Stone film JFK. Fifty years after the event that rocked the nation and shook the world, Marrs reveals the facts behind the most audacious cover-up of our time, how it was planned, who executed the conspiracy, who benefited from it, and ultimately why this extremely well-orchestrated assassination could be so cleverly concealed. This extensively researched audiobook includes evidence proving the Warren Commission's report was a cover-up and a smoke screen for the true conspiracy. Learn why Lee Harvey Oswald could not have been a lone gunman, and that multiple shots were fired that fateful day. The evidence does not lie and all the evidence is here. Jim Marrs takes you through the most important historical event of the 20th century - the assassination of a United States President. Members Reviews: needs the photos! This audiobook is a discussion by the author mostly showing details in photos that, of course, do not appear in an audiobook. I agree with most of his ideas, but it needs a companion pdf and should have been professionally narrated. thought it was the book I was expecting this to be a reading of the book. Instead, it was a highlight of certain points. Kind of disappointing I would have paid for the original:( I am sitting here looking at Jim Marrs hard cover book crossfire and it is 595 pages of well researched info with a few photos the book I purchased with the same name was no more then an update in audio format talking about new photos ??????? And was less the 2 hours for almost the cost of one of jims other books this is a disgrace advertising it as the original book at best and at worst like his writings a conspiracy to suppress a new resurgence of interest if you have read this far i would say this is worth getting just for the few nuggets in it but dont pay full price if you can and look in to the books Me and Lee, Dr. Marys monkey, Rise of the fourth Reich, Family of secrets, The federal reserve conspiracy, confessions of an economic hitman, The Oz factors and The creature from Jekyll island these will be a good start. $17.95 and finished in 45 min. Would you try another book from Jim Marrs and/or Jim Marrs and Michael J. Long ? I don't think I would try anything in the near future. Based on his writing style which seems to be an accumulation of Wikipedia many personal interviews and regurgitated information What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!) The worst part, there is no ending, he leaves the story as most have left the story throughout most of the 50+ years since the assasination. . I will admit there are quite a few never heard before insignificant details that allow us all to ponder again for a very short period of time over a provocative point. Would you listen to another book narrated by Jim Marrs and Michael J. Long ? The actual narration was fine.

True Stories from the Files of the FBI Audiobook by W. Cleon Skousen

biacuaduc@gmail.com (W. Cleon Skousen) — Fri, 08 Aug 2014 21:08:02 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/547/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: True Stories from the Files of the FBI Author: W. Cleon Skousen Narrator: Corey M. Snow Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 08-08-14 Publisher: Izzard Ink Publishing Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 36 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: Be the FBI Agent in training under J. Edgar Hoover and run the gauntlet of Machine Gun Kelly, Baby Face Nelson and the Barker Karpis Gang. Step back into downtown Chicago of the 1930s and retrace the steps of some of America's most notorious mobsters. True Stories from the Files of the FBI was written by W. Cleon Skousen under the direct supervision of Mr. Hoover himself. These first-hand accounts of actual "do or die" situations were used for decades to train thousands of FBI agents. In this riveting retelling of "G-men" arresting or killing perpetrators of the country's most violent crimes, learn how the investigations led to clues for the Charles Lindbergh kidnapping case, the Kansas City Massacre, the raids by John Herbert Dillinger and his gang, "Killer" Kinnie Wagner's murder spree, and more. Critic Reviews: " True Stories from the Files of the FBI is an amazing book! A lot of history, a lot of detail, a lot to learn!" (Michael J. Thompson, AML) "True Stories from the Files of the FBI captures the history of landmark criminal cases with riveting, quick-read storytelling - a must for every crime reader's most wanted book list." (Mark Singer, Founder of Chicago Crime Tours) True Crime Audiobook of the Year 2015 (Izzard Ink Publishing) Members Reviews: Captivating and enlightening American history! What did you love best about True Stories from the Files of the FBI? The stories kept me so captivated that I didn't realize I was learning American history! What was one of the most memorable moments of True Stories from the Files of the FBI? Every story (and there were many) had a different "flavor," but the one that stands out in my mind was how the FBI took out the 8 Nazi saboteurs so quickly, that the ink on their forged travel documents was probably still wet. Baby Face Nielsen was also good! What about Corey M. Snows performance did you like? Magnificent job. His voice matches the era of "the greatest generation," during which these stories take place. Excellent delivery. If you could give True Stories from the Files of the FBI a new subtitle, what would it be? American Exceptionalism - Fights and victories which demonstrate the reliability of the American form of government and its people. Any additional comments? Easy to listen to this audio book - about stories and information that I thought I knew, but realized I'd only heard names and vague references. This book gives the juicy details of the lives and stories about people larger than life, in American history, that we should know. Awesome True Crime Book! Where does True Stories from the Files of the FBI rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? Ranks in my personal top seven (top 10 is too cliche). Who was your favorite character and why? There aren't any characters like you would find in a novel, but one of my favorite subjects was the Barker - Karpis gang. I hadn't known of them before but I was riveted by what I learned about them. What does Corey M. Snow bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? He brings the story to life - you listen to the narration and become part of the story.

Ethnic America Audiobook by Thomas Sowell

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Thomas Sowell) — Thu, 01 Jun 2006 11:59:42 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/547/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ethnic America Author: Thomas Sowell Narrator: James Bundy Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 06-01-06 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 95 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: He offers perspective-building facts, such as the fact that there are more people of Irish ancestry in the United States than in Ireland and more Jews than in Israel. He explains each ethnic group's varied experiences in adapting to American society. Critic Reviews: "[This] should be required reading for anyone interested in policy questions involving race and ethnicity." (New Republic) "Ethnic America is at once useful as a concise history of major ethnic groups and significant as a quiet but powerful attack on liberal beliefs about minorities, racism, segregation, and affirmative action." (The New York Times Book Review) Members Reviews: Required I read it a few years back and answered a few questions...it is one of my favorites of books I have read ,this book is what they should teach children early on instead of growing through it ...then one would have to ask what is the real American attitude. WORTHWHILE READ Informative, interesting details of various ethnic groups that have come to America. If you are looking to better understand what has shaped our social values on ethnicity Very in depth and thought provoking dissection of the ethnic history of America. If you are looking to better understand what has shaped our social values on ethnicity, I highly recommend it. One of my favorite books. So much detail about different ethnic groups One of my favorite books. So much detail about different ethnic groups, why they came to the U.S. and how different cultures came with different sets of values. The big picture. Once again Thomas Sowell shows us the big picture as each group and each individual try to find a way forward in America.

After Lincoln Audiobook by A. J. Langguth

biacuaduc@gmail.com (A. J. Langguth) — Tue, 16 Sep 2014 11:12:59 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/547/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: After Lincoln Subtitle: How the North Won the Civil War and Lost the Peace Author: A. J. Langguth Narrator: Tom Perkins Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 09-16-14 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 47 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: With Abraham Lincoln's assassination, his "team of rivals" was left adrift. President Andrew Johnson, a former slave owner from Tennessee, was challenged by Northern Congressmen, Radical Republicans led by Thaddeus Stephens and Charles Sumner, who wanted to punish the defeated South. When Johnson's policies placated the rebels at the expense of the freed black men, radicals in the House impeached him for trying to fire Secretary of War Edwin Stanton. Johnson was saved from removal by one vote in the Senate trial, presided over by Salmon Chase. Even William Seward, Lincoln's closest ally in his cabinet, seemed to waver. By the 1868 election, united Republicans nominated Ulysses Grant, Lincoln's winning Union general. His attempts to reconcile Southerners with the Union and to quash the rising Ku Klux Klan were undercut by postwar greed and corruption during his two terms. Reconstruction died unofficially in 1887 when Republican Rutherford Hayes joined with the Democrats in a deal that removed the last federal troops from South Carolina and Louisiana. In 1964, President Lyndon Johnson signed a bill with protections first proposed in 1872 by Charles Sumner, the Radical senator from Massachusetts. Critic Reviews: "Langguth takes a warts-and-all approach in profiling the major figures of the Reconstruction." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Mediocre There isn't much in terms of books about reconstruction on Audible and I was hoping that this might help fill that void, but this book is not that. The book mainly focuses on brief generic bios of people involved with government during and after the Civil War. If you've read a decent amount of Civil War history there is nothing to be learned here - but if you're a beginner that wants a simple overview of the war and the years after this, this will perhaps work but it will also be extremely incomplete. Also the book is written from a northern point of view. I think the author tries to be balanced, but the way he presents information isn't always done very well. Nothing outrageous or anything - just missing pieces of information here and there that could have been summed up in a sentence or two isn't there and changes the context of numerous pieces of information he provides - like General Lee applying for citizenship, the author leaves out why he did that. The reader does a good job with the material provided. Enlightening and inspiring After Lincoln puts the current civil strife in context as the continuation of the aftereffects of the Civil War. Wandering through history The story wanders through politicians around the civil war. Seems a chunk takes place before and during the war. While it does give a decent history of civil rights from 1865-1876, it is not a reconstruction history. Disjointed Good new info on wide range of personalities, but jumpy through out. Made some seems more evil than actual reality.

Why Intelligence Fails Audiobook by Robert L. Jervis

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Robert L. Jervis) — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 16:45:22 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/547/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Why Intelligence Fails Subtitle: Lessons from the Iranian Revolution and the Iraq War (Cornell Studies in Security Affairs Series) Author: Robert L. Jervis Narrator: Kevin Pierce Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 04-24-13 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 31 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: The U.S. government spends enormous resources each year on the gathering and analysis of intelligence, yet the history of American foreign policy is littered with missteps and misunderstandings that have resulted from intelligence failures. In Why Intelligence Fails, Robert Jervis examines the politics and psychology of two of the more spectacular intelligence failures in recent memory: the mistaken belief that the regime of the Shah in Iran was secure and stable in 1978, and the claim that Iraq had active WMD programs in 2002. The Iran case is based on a recently declassified report Jervis was commissioned to undertake by the CIA thirty years ago and includes memoranda written by CIA officials in response to Jervis's findings. The Iraq case, also grounded in a review of the intelligence community's performance, is based on close readings of both classified and declassified documents, though Jervis's conclusions are entirely supported by evidence that has been declassified. In both cases, Jervis finds not only that intelligence was badly flawed but also that later explanations - analysts were bowing to political pressure and telling the White House what it wanted to hear or were willfully blind - were also incorrect. Proponents of these explanations claimed that initial errors were compounded by groupthink, lack of coordination within the government, and failure to share information. Policy prescriptions, including the recent establishment of a Director of National Intelligence, were supposed to remedy the situation. In Jervis's estimation, neither the explanations nor the prescriptions are adequate. The inferences that intelligence drew were actually quite plausible given the information available. Errors arose, he concludes, from insufficient attention to the ways in which information should be gathered and interpreted, a lack of self-awareness about the factors that led to the judgments, and an organizational culture that failed to probe for weaknesses and explore alternatives. Evaluating the inherent tensions between the methods and aims of intelligence personnel and policymakers from a unique insider's perspective, Jervis forcefully criticizes recent proposals for improving the performance of the intelligence community and discusses ways in which future analysis can be improved. The book is published by Cornell University Press. Critic Reviews: "In this cogently argued and revealing book, Jervis, a veteran CIA consultant, uses the Iranian and Iraqi cases to dissect why, in some circumstances, intelligence fails to provide accurate analysis to policymakers....Highly recommended for all interested academic and general readers." ( Library Journal) "There is no one better than Robert Jervis at dissecting intelligence, and this book is proof. Happily, at long, long last he has managed to free his three-decade-old inside postmortem on intelligence failure during the early stages of the Iranian revolution from the dark of classification, and he has coupled that with his recent writings on intelligence's woeful performance over those Iraqi weapons of mass destruction that weren't. His conclusion is both wise and discomfiting." (Gregory F.

The Carnival Campaign Audiobook by Ronald G. Shafer

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Ronald G. Shafer) — Thu, 01 Sep 2016 13:04:22 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/547/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Carnival Campaign Subtitle: How the Rollicking 1840 Campaign of "Tippecanoe and Tyler Too" Changed Presidential Elections Forever Author: Ronald G. Shafer Narrator: William Hughes Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 09-01-16 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 15 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: Americans have come to expect that the nation's presidential campaigns will be characterized by a carnival atmosphere emphasizing style over substance. But this fascinating account of the pivotal 1840 election reveals how the now-unavoidable traditions of big money, big rallies, shameless self-promotion, and carefully manufactured candidate images first took root in presidential politics. Pulitzer Prize-nominated former Wall Street Journal reporter Ronald G. Shafer tells the colorful story of the election battle between sitting president Martin Van Buren, a professional Democratic politician from New York, and Whig Party upstart William Henry Harrison, a military hero who was nicknamed "Old Tippecanoe" after a battlefield where he fought and won in 1811. Shafer shows how the pivotal campaign of "Tippecanoe and Tyler Too" marked a series of firsts that changed presidential politicking forever: the first presidential campaign as mass entertainment, directed at middle-income and lower-income voters; the first "image campaign," in which strategists painted Harrison as an everyman living in a log cabin sipping hard cider (in fact, he was born into wealth, lived in a 22-room mansion, and drank only sweet cider); the first campaign in which a candidate, Harrison, traveled and delivered speeches directly to voters; the first one influenced by major campaign donations; the first in which women openly participated; and the first involving massive grassroots rallies, attended by tens of thousands and marked by elaborate fanfare, including bands, floats, a log cabin on wheels, and the world's tallest man. Some of history's most fascinating figures - including Susan B. Anthony, Charles Dickens, Abraham Lincoln, Edgar Allan Poe, Thaddeus Stevens, and Walt Whitman - pass through this colorful story, which is essential listening for anyone interested in learning when image first came to trump ideas in presidential politics. Members Reviews: Tip and Ty! With the discouragement of the 2016 political season, it's refreshing to realize that it was nothing new. The 1840 campaign of William Henry Harrison found substance seriously missing from the Whig Campaign, replaced by rallies, parades, songs and fireworks. The Democrats candidate was pictured as a candidate of the rich, and personally as effeminate. And it worked! With property qualifications largely eliminated by this time, it was the "unwashed masses" who selected the president. The campaign established the idea that style can triumph over substance. Presidential Campaigns Don't Change... Good historical book. I enjoyed it. It made me realize that much of the process hasn't changed. It is worth the read if you want presidential history of the time and/or campaigns of the time. More timely than the author knew Interesting tale of the famous 1840 campaign for President. Written for the general reader, but full of insights into the origins of the modern political campaign. Mudslinging, lying, character assassination, and empty-headed avoidance of serious issues is not new in American politics.

The Federalist Papers Audiobook by John Jay, Alexander Hamilton, James Madison

biacuaduc@gmail.com (John Jay) — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 15:29:15 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/547/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Federalist Papers Author: John Jay, Alexander Hamilton, James Madison Narrator: Michael Edwards Format: Unabridged Length: 18 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 01-17-11 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 91 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: The US Constitution was approved by the Constitutional Convention on September 17, 1787. It was to become law only if it was ratified by nine of the 13 states. New York was a key state, but it contained strong forces opposing the Constitution. A series of eighty-five letters appeared in New York City newspapers between October 1787 and August 1788 urging support for the Constitution. These letters remain the first and most authoritative commentary on the American concept of federal government. Later known as The Federalist Papers, they were published under the pseudonym Publius, although written by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay. Critic Reviews: The Federalist Papers stand as key documents in the founding of the United States. (Amazon.com, Editorial Review) Members Reviews: Buy it when it goes on 2 for 1 sale If your interested in this one, get this one when Audible has their two for one sale. It's definitely worth a half a credit for its line by line dissection of the American Constitution, good Age of Enlightenment arguments, and this makes for a much better listen than a read since there is a lot of redundancy between some of the essays and easier to tune out and focus on my bicycle riding during the redundant parts. It's hard not to like a book in which the authors assume the reader knows their Greek, Roman and 17th century European history inside and out. The writing from 1788 sounds as if could have been written today with surprisingly few archaic words or stilted phrasing. Good argumentation never goes out of style. Great text, flawed recording The text is well worth listening to to understand what the issues were regarding adoption of the US Constitution and as a guide to what the founding fathers were wrestling with. The biggest surprise to me was that we're still wrestling with many of the same issues today. There are several places in the text where 10 or 20 seconds of text are repeated - editing errors that detract slightly, and the narration is a bit dry, but this is still a worthwhile listen. A Must Read to Understand the US Constitution The Federalist Papers explain at length what the US Constitution tersely states. Even though the Federalist papers have no status as law, and we as readers may not find some of their arguments persuasive, they give us a window into the political and pragmatic considerations that went into the framing of the US Constitution. The reading style is clear, and conducive to listening with attention. Edit, please. Powerful document from brilliant founders. Many points of repetition in the recording. Please fix for future listeners. Good information, poor quality read... The information contained is obvious. The reading is abysmal. At times, it sounds like the person reading is speaking through a thick cloth and is at all times the most boring narrator I've ever heard.

The Fight to Vote Audiobook by Michael Waldman

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Michael Waldman) — Tue, 23 Feb 2016 10:01:38 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/547/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Fight to Vote Author: Michael Waldman Narrator: Joe Barrett Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 39 mins Language: English Release date: 02-23-16 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: In The Second Amendment, Michael Waldman traces the ongoing argument on gun rights from the Bill of Rights to the current day. Now, in The Fight to Vote, Waldman takes a succinct and comprehensive look at an even more crucial struggle: the past and present effort to define and defend government based on "the consent of the governed". From the writing of the Constitution, and at every step along the way, as Americans sought the right, others have fought to stop them. The Fight to Vote, meticulously researched and thoroughly compelling, recounts the entire story, from the Founders' debates to gerrymandering and voter ID laws. Critic Reviews: "A timely contribution to the discussion of a crucial issue." (Kirkus) Members Reviews: I am still in the process of reading the book ... I am still in the process of reading the book. I find it very educational but disturbing. Our Founders and those that followed were in many ways despicable. Even today voting rights are being affected adversely. The Fight to Vote Every citizen should read this book! A great lesson in our shared history and ideas for the future of our great democracy. Five Stars A must read for all American History students. A great read, important for all citizens. A well written history of the fight for voting rights. The author pulls together several historical instances of the difficulty of obtaining voting rights for everyone, some most will recall and some few of us remember. Great review of the history voting rights legislation and judicial decisions, both those that restrict and those that grant voting rights. A book which all American patriots should read. The Fight to Vote The Fight to Vote by Michael Waldman is a very informative book. Far too often, we take our precious right to vote, for granted. For many, it has been, and still is, a struggle. I highly recommend this book.

When Everything Changed Audiobook by Gail Collins

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Gail Collins) — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 15:48:58 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/547/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: When Everything Changed Subtitle: The Amazing Journey of American Women from 1960 to the Present Author: Gail Collins Narrator: Christina Moore Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs Language: English Release date: 01-15-10 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 192 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: An enthralling blend of oral history and Gail Collins' keen research, this definitive look at 50 years of feminist progress shimmers with the amusing, down-to-earth liberal tone that is this New York Times columnist's trademark. Critic Reviews: "An engrossing account ... deadly serious and great fun to read at the same time ... sure to become required reading." (Kirkus Reviews) Members Reviews: The book I have been waiting for! I always wondered why there was so little written by and about women my age who were born in the fifties/ sixties and came of age living through the women's liberation movement. Ms. Collins has finally written such a book. It is comprehensive, easy to listen to, full of stories, passion, and truth about what some women did that changed the lives of American women forever and ever. I recalled everything as Ms. Collins it, and I enjoyed reliving the events. I learned so much about the specific women who lead this movement. They are the unsung heroes of my life. Ms. Collins takes us up to the current times, with an honest appraisal of the achievements and the work that still remains. Recommended for every woman, of all ages. Interesting Recap of an Era! I would never have read this book if it hadnt been a book club pick, but Im so glad I did! I thought that since Id lived through the period of time covered in the book, I didnt need to read about it. Wrong! Gail Collins really gave a lot of info and background that both added to and made all my memories come alive. For example, I knew Billy Jean King had played that Match of the Sexes with Bobby Riggs in 1973, but Id forgotten who he was and how hed first beaten Margaret Court. I turns out that I really didnt know much about Billy Jean, either. So it was extremely entertaining for me, especially as a tennis player, to read about her upbringing, how she really was the genesis of womens tennis as a pro sport on a par with mens tennis, and then about this match. Billy Jean really knew how to play it up and make a satire of the whole Bobby Riggs challenge. The author said, Whether women had strong backhands was secondary to whether they could stand up to people who wanted to make fun of them. So when the producers proposed that she be carried in to the tennis court on a cheesy Egyptian style litter held up by 6 scantily clad young men, she said, God, that would be great! She beat Riggs at his own game, literally, in front of 48 million TV viewers! Fantastic!! Collins talks about how the book Our Bodies Ourselves grew out of a group of women who got together in 1969 to discuss the shortcomings in the way doctors treated women in that era (paternalistic, judgmental, non-informative). Who doesnt remember that book about owning our bodies and all sorts of things about the biology of being a woman that grew out of that group! I had a copy, thats for sure. Then she tells about a woman who showed up for a meeting of the campus womens group at Antioch and said, We all got little mirrors and examined our cervixes. Great quote from Nora Ephron, who said, It was hard not to long for the days when an evening with the girls meant bridge. The book was very well researched and factual. Collins did a great job of treating all races and classes fairly and painting a full picture of the womens movement.

Adams vs. Jefferson Audiobook by John Ferling

biacuaduc@gmail.com (John Ferling) — Wed, 06 Oct 2004 11:09:09 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/547/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Adams vs. Jefferson Subtitle: The Tumultuous Election of 1800 Author: John Ferling Narrator: Jack Garrett Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 10-06-04 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 236 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: Once close friends, John Adams and Thomas Jefferson became bitter rivals as they fought for control of the young government. In a no-holds-barred brawl, both camps used any and all methods to sway voters. There was mudslinging, name-calling, and backstabbing. After a stalemate in the Electoral College, balloting went on for days and nights. Friendships were crushed, promises were broken, civil war was threatened. In the end, a shady deal gave Jefferson the presidency, and America would never be the same. Considering the turmoil of the modern era, Adams vs. Jefferson is a timely book through which we can better understand the antagonistic atmosphere of contemporary politics. The Pivotal Moments in American History series seeks to unite the old and the new history, combining the insights and techniques of recent historiography with the power of traditional narrative. Each title has a strong narrative arc with drama, irony, suspense, and most importantly great characters who embody the human dimension of historical events. The general editors of Pivotal Moments are not just historians; they are popular writers themselves, and, in two cases, Pulitzer Prize winners: David Hackett Fischer, James M. McPherson, and David Greenberg. We hope you like your American History served up with verve, wit, and an eye for the telling detail! Critic Reviews: "Ferling richly presents the twists and turns of the election, as well as a vivid portrait of a struggling new nation and the bruising political battles of our now revered founding fathers." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Outstanding work of interpretive history This work, purportedly about the election of 1800, actually spends less than 1/4 of its length on the election & the various machinations associated with same. That is a good thing. Rather, it reviews, superficially yet very powerfully, the forces that in the years after 1776 brought forth the Federalists, anti-Federalists & Jeffersonian Republicans, as well as the sideward glance at the first glimmerings of a "political machine" in the hands of Aaron Burr. It is this interpretation of the 2 decades running up to the election that makes the election crystal-clear. This book also has outstanding narration. Someone who speaks with emphasis & doesn't have to be suffered through. The only weakness of the book, frankly, is the short section that follows the events of the elections, which treads on very well worn ground (Burr's post 1800 shenanigans, Hamilton, Jefferson/Adams correspondence) & does not add anything substantial to the record here. A very small complaint. It still deserves 5 stars in by book. A little too Jeffersonian Interesting and informative, but passed over Jefferson's faults too easily. Ferling concludes that the election of 1800 was about liberty (Jefferson and the Republicans) vs. oligarchy (Adams, Hamilton and the Federalists). This is a little simplistic in my view--there was certainly a more moderate strain of Federalism, represented by Adams, which was not the usurper of 1776 liberty represented by Jefferson. I think Ferling comes to a lazy black and white conclusion. But I enjoyed the book. Jefferson's Point of View I was disappointed by this book's uneven treatment of the Federalist and the Republicans.

Second Chance Audiobook by Zbigniew Brzezinski

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Zbigniew Brzezinski) — Mon, 14 May 2007 00:39:21 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/547/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Second Chance Subtitle: Three Presidents and the Crisis of American Superpower Author: Zbigniew Brzezinski Narrator: Dick Hill Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 05-14-07 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 27 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: Though spanning less than two decades, these administrations covered a vitally important turning point in world history - the period in which the United States, having emerged from the cold war with unprecedented power and prestige, managed to squander both in a remarkably short time. This is a tale of decline: from the competent but conventional thinking of the first Bush administration, to the well-intentioned self-indulgence of the Clinton administration, to the mortgaging of America's future by the "suicidal statecraft" of the second Bush administration. Brzezinski concludes with a chapter on how America can regain its lost prestige. This scholarly yet highly opinionated book is sure to be both controversial and influential. Critic Reviews: "No one understands the interdependence of power and principle better than Zbigniew Brzezinski." (Jimmy Carter) "Brilliantly provocative....Brzezinski covers a great deal of ground with dispatch and verve....His book is never less than exciting." (The New York Times Book Review) Members Reviews: The Reclusive Shark Why has not American public consult augured assiduous revitaliz- action of American public projection? Why has American ethos interrupted positively deserted extoll to cease it's artificial penchants? Why has political suggestion failed to inure social response? Second Chance optimistically enjoins the axiomatic (and) the controvertible principles by which American ethos thrives. Clearly this book advances the (a) proposition that all citizens equally protected provide for expendable (I.e. scato- logical) elimination of their benefactor(s) and (b) that mis- taken policies and actions cannot dissuade total victories; America can lose ON IT'S OWN TERMS. That American governance assertively capitulates from a grandiosely artificial culture without augury of public policy portends rapid political determinism across a neo- communist regime. The American public fantasy that mistakes (are) naturally God--given is a thought that does not exist. A policy of expendable mistakes suicidally admits to the absorption of its' liberty by other than (natural) forces. . Second Chance believes in benign political juggernaut which (has) forfeited American legacy.

Detroit Resurrected Audiobook by Nathan Bomey

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Nathan Bomey) — Mon, 25 Apr 2016 16:47:10 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/547/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Detroit Resurrected Subtitle: To Bankruptcy and Back Author: Nathan Bomey Narrator: Jonathan Yen Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 04-25-16 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 29 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: From thriving Motor City to the largest municipal bankruptcy in American history, Detroit has become the nation's cautionary tale. But what led to the fateful day of the filing, and how did the city survive this crisis? Journalist Nathan Bomey delivers the inside story of Detroit's decline and the people who fought to save it against impossible odds: Governor Rick Snyder, a self-proclaimed nerd; emergency manager Kevyn Orr, a lawyer with singular dedication; Judge Steven Rhodes, the city's conscience; and retirees who fought to ensure that Detroit kept its promises. In a tightly reported narrative, Bomey reveals the tricky path to the grand bargain that would determine the fate of pensioners, city services, and the world-class Detroit Institute of Arts, which faced the threat of liquidation. Detroit Resurrected offers a sweeping account of financial ruin, backroom intrigue, and political rebirth in the struggle to reinvent one of America's great cities. Critic Reviews: "An engaging reconstruction of Detroit's financial crisis and the broader implications of its comeback for other American cities." (Kirkus) Members Reviews: Outsiders Perspective I'm from Chicago and know all too well about the numbers of inner city crime in our city so that wasn't as appalling (although I am from the north side so I don't know it that we'll) but from an outsiders perspective, how the city got to the point of bankruptcy was spelling out thoroughly. Many people outside of Michigan don't know how Kwame kilpatrick is, but they don't know about how it was already struggling. The information about 40% of lights working and details about how people just stopped paying real estate taxes by the masses and no public transportation or city work was foreign to me. The idea of not being able to pay back pensions is relatable to Chicagos. I thought the great part of about it was it highlighted all the options the appointees investigated to resolve the issue. Again, I am not from Detroit so I don't know the accuracy or have a bias opinion, but as a story and overall structure of the issues and resolutions to the bankruptcy, it was very well laid out and written. Rome wasn't rebuilt in a day Though the details of this story we dizzying, to know the players and ploys used to initiate this historical turn around of such an iconic city, is intriguing. State of the art nation (re)building, well told I loved every minute of this. It's not for everyone. This is the most clear, cogent telling (neatly wrapped in a listenable story) of where big swaths of our national (and global) economies are finding themselves. The 20th century boom wave (with all its joyful narratives) is receding folks, but new shoots are coming up. Clear the ground. Some of my summer studies are focused on bankruptcy and various financial restructurings, and between the technical book readings, this is like wonderful beach reading for me. Among many well-described characters, my two favorites are Kevyn Orr, Detroit emergency manager (many family members of mine are named Orr, so it is a thrill to see such an able and admirable man bearing the name) and a corporate character -- Syncora. Syncora, a financial firm, facilitated the funding of many of the city's earlier doings (including pensions, the payees of which were treated so much better than it was, or at least, relatively less bad).

Loving Audiobook by Sheryll Cashin

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Sheryll Cashin) — Tue, 06 Jun 2017 21:25:53 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/547/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Loving Subtitle: Interracial Intimacy in America and the Threat to White Supremacy Author: Sheryll Cashin Narrator: Trei Taylor Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 06-06-17 Publisher: Beacon Press Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: How interracial love and marriage changed history and may soon alter the landscape of American politics. Loving beyond boundaries is a radical act that is changing America. When Mildred and Richard Loving wed in 1958, they were ripped from their shared bed and taken to court. Their crime: miscegenation, punished by exile from their home state of Virginia. The resulting landmark decision of Loving v. Virginia ended bans on interracial marriage and remains a signature case - the first to use the words white supremacy to describe such racism. Drawing from the earliest chapters in US history, legal scholar Sheryll Cashin reveals the enduring legacy of America's original sin, tracing how we transformed from a country without an entrenched construction of race to a nation where one drop of nonwhite blood merited exclusion from full citizenship. In vivid detail she illustrates how the idea of whiteness was created by the planter class of yesterday and is reinforced by today's power-hungry dog whistlers to divide struggling whites and people of color, ensuring plutocracy and undermining the common good. Cashin argues that over the course of the last four centuries, there have always been "ardent integrators" who are now contributing to the emergence of a class of "culturally dexterous" Americans. In the 50 years since the Lovings won their case, approval for interracial marriage rose from 4 percent to 87 percent. Cashin speculates that rising rates of interracial intimacy - including cross-racial adoption, romance, and friendship - combined with immigration and demographic and generational change will create an ascendant coalition of culturally dexterous whites and people of color. Loving is both a history of white supremacy and a hopeful treatise on the future of race relations in America, challenging the notion that trickle-down progressive politics is our only hope for a more inclusive society. Accessible and sharp, Cashin reanimates the possibility of a future where interracial understanding serves as a catalyst of a social revolution ending not in artificial color blindness but in a culture where acceptance and difference are celebrated. Critic Reviews: "A concise, powerful reflection on the 50th anniversary of the landmark case." (Kirkus Reviews) "In this sweeping history of what was formerly known as 'miscegenation', Sheryll Cashin beautifully unfolds the history of interracial intimacy from the earliest days of the colonies until the current re-emergence of the white supremacy movement. At the center of this narrative, Cashin places the Loving v. Virginia Supreme Court case of 1967 which finally overturned all statutes penalizing interracial marriages. Through a wonderfully readable set of stories, including references to popular culture, Cashin provides an accessible, essential, and ultimately hopeful view of racial relationships in America." (Henry Louis Gates Jr.) "White supremacy has long foiled love, and love has long foiled white supremacy. Sheryll Cashin offers us this essential historical revelation in Loving. This fascinating and accessible story puts the 50-year-old Loving v. Virginia decision in much-needed historical perspective and shares its unknown post-history.

America's Women Audiobook by Gail Collins

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Gail Collins) — Fri, 23 Jan 2004 16:54:44 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/547/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: America's Women Subtitle: 400 Years of Dolls, Drudges, Helpmates, and Heroines (Unabridged Selections) Author: Gail Collins Narrator: Jane Alexander Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 01-23-04 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 100 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: Told chronologically through the compelling stories of individual lives that, linked together, provide a complete picture of the American woman's experience, America's Women is both a great read and a landmark work of history. Critic Reviews: "Collins...not only expertly chronicles what women have done since arriving in the New World, but how they did it and why. Creating a compelling social history...Collins's work is a fully accessible, and thoroughly enjoyable, primer of how American women have not only survived but thrived." (Publishers Weekly) "In a vibrant history...as vast and varied as the nation itself, Collins elegantly and eruditely celebrates...a captivating array of influential women." (Booklist) "Jane Alexander reads this all-encompassing history of American women with just the right amount of humor, indignation, wonder, and disbelief....Alexander is a good match for Collins's style, lending an even pace, great warmth, and a slightly scholarly voice to the history." (AudioFile) Members Reviews: Not all there Any additional comments? I bought this book to go along with the print version that I have for a Womens History class that I was taking but it is only about half the book. All most every chapter is missing at least half the content compared to the print version. I would not recommend this just buy the printed one you miss to many stories. Slow going but interesting The subject matter is interesting to me, but I found it slow to hook the reader. I am learning a tremendous amount and enjoy it each time I listen, but I am not longing for the opportunity to keep my headphones in an extra 10 minutes as I am with some of my other choices. So much of this early history of women in America is relevant and I wish more of it would have made it into the history books I read as a teenager. I am sticking with this book because I think it is worth it. Gives me perspective Any additional comments? I've been listening to a lot of books on relationships and marriage. But I had apparently been looking for something, (without knowing that I was) and wasn't finding it the relationship books. But I found it in the feminist books. And that is perspective. Why our relationships have so many dysfunctions. Why are women so often co-dependent. Why are there so many unrealistic expectations placed on women in relationships. None of these questions were answered by marriage and relationship books, within a broader historical context, even though many of those books were useful in their own ways and filled with good info and good advice, regarding how to simply make it work, despite the difference. But I need a lot more than that. I need to know why is it like that. Then there are questions of women in society. Why do women not value their work as much as men do. Why do we put up with so much abuse and discrimination, still. And why do we get paid less for the same work then men. Only feminist books, so far, have answered these questions with a level of clarity and intelligence that I need to satisfy my genuine need to know the truth.This book paints a retrospect of many pictures and short stories about women's lives in the US, since the first European woman arrived on the mayflower.

Marijuana Legalization Audiobook

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Mark A. R. Kleiman) — Mon, 13 May 2013 01:32:44 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/547/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Marijuana Legalization Subtitle: What Everyone Needs to Know Author: Mark A. R. Kleiman, Jonathan P. Caulkins, Angela Hawken, Beau Kilmer Narrator: Steven Menasche Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 05-13-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 20 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: Should marijuana be legalized? The latest Gallup poll reports that exactly half of Americans say "yes"; opinion couldn't be more evenly divided. Marijuana is forbidden by international treaties and by national and local laws across the globe. But those laws are under challenge in several countries. In the U.S., there is no short-term prospect for changes in federal law, but 16 states allow medical use and recent initiatives to legalize production and non-medical use garnered more than 40% support in four states. California's Proposition 19 nearly passed in 2010, and multiple states are expected to consider similar measures in the years to come. The debate and media coverage surrounding Proposition 19 reflected profound confusion, both about the current state of the world and about the likely effects of changes in the law. In addition, not all supporters of "legalization" agree on what it is they want to legalize: Just using marijuana? Growing it? Selling it? Advertising it? If sales are to be legal, what regulations and taxes should apply? Different forms of legalization might have very different results. Marijuana Legalization: What Everyone Needs to Know will provide listeners with a non-partisan primer about the topic, covering everything from the risks and benefits of using marijuana, to describing the current laws around the drug in the U.S. and abroad. The authors discuss the likely costs and benefits of legalization at the state and national levels and walk listeners through the "middle ground" of policy options between prohibition and commercialized production. The authors also consider how marijuana legalization could personally impact parents, heavy users, medical users, drug traffickers, and employers. Members Reviews: Informative What made the experience of listening to Marijuana Legalization the most enjoyable? The narrator did a good job in staying neutral in presenting the case for both sides.

Cuba: Perfil social, político y cultural [Cuba: Social, Political and Cultural Profile] Audio

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Online Studio Productions) — Wed, 25 Mar 2015 11:49:35 GMT

Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/547/]]> Título: Cuba: Perfil social, político y cultural [Cuba: Social, Political and Cultural Profile] Autor: Online Studio Productions Narrador: uncredited Formato: Unabridged Duración: 37 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 03-25-15 Editor: Online Studio Productions Calificaciones: 4 de 5 de 2 votos Categorías: History, American Resumen del editor: Todos los detalles de la famosa isla en un audiolibro que no puede perderse. Este bello país del Caribe, gobernado por el régimen castrista desde hace más de medio siglo con Fidel Castro a la cabeza, es conocido por ser el epicentro de una magnífica cultura musical, un pueblo que pese a sus problemas anhela por su libertad, y una alegría invencible. Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish.

American Psychosis Audiobook by E. Fuller Torrey

biacuaduc@gmail.com (E. Fuller Torrey) — Mon, 16 Jun 2014 07:53:25 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/547/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: American Psychosis Subtitle: How the Federal Government Destroyed the Mental Illness Treatment System Author: E. Fuller Torrey Narrator: Stephen McLaughlin Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 49 mins Language: English Release date: 06-16-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 64 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: In 1963, President John F. Kennedy delivered an historic speech on mental illness and retardation. He described sweeping new programs to replace "the shabby treatment of the many millions of the mentally disabled in custodial institutions" with treatment in community mental health centers. This movement, later referred to as "deinstitutionalization," continues to impact mental health care. Though he never publicly acknowledged it, the program was a tribute to Kennedy's sister Rosemary, who was born mildly retarded and developed a schizophrenia-like illness. Terrified she'd become pregnant, Joseph Kennedy arranged for his daughter to receive a lobotomy, which was a disaster and left her severely retarded. Fifty years after Kennedy's speech, E. Fuller Torrey's audiobook provides an inside perspective on the birth of the federal mental health program. On staff at the National Institute of Mental Health when the program was being developed and implemented, Torrey draws on his own first-hand account of the creation and launch of the program, extensive research, one-on-one interviews with people involved, and recently unearthed audiotapes of interviews with major figures involved in the legislation. As such, this book provides historical material previously unavailable to the public. Many now wonder why public mental illness services are so ineffective. At least one-third of the homeless are seriously mentally ill, jails and prisons are grossly overcrowded, largely because the seriously mentally ill constitute 20 percent of prisoners, and public facilities are overrun by untreated individuals. As Torrey argues, it is imperative to understand how we got here in order to move forward towards providing better care for the most vulnerable. Members Reviews: Devastating analysis on US mental health policy! What made the experience of listening to American Psychosis the most enjoyable? This audiobook starts pretty slow, but the historical preamble sets the stage for the more-concise facts that start pouring in during the 2nd half. The topic of mental health, de-institutionalization, lack of accountability, and for-profit "solutions" are highly relevant. Just walk in the city and you'll encounter the consequences when you pass the homeless people muttering to themselves. And that's only the portion that are not incarcerated or in for-profit nursing homes (which should be used for the elderly). What about Stephen McLaughlins performance did you like? Honestly took me a while to get used to, but the story makes up for it. If you could give American Psychosis a new subtitle, what would it be? When making public policy, use science/research/evidence over ideology. In this book, the shutting down of State mental hospitals was based on ideology around society and mental health that sounded good but parts of it were simply not backed by scientific evidence (which admittedly was sparse during that time since psychiatry was still in its infancy). The movement had no chance of evolving during the Nixon/Reagen era: they not only supported privatization, they were hostile to psychiatry! The narration is quite poor. I mean, maybe this is a good book, but it's not a good audiobook. The narration is halting and unprofessional. Narrators often over-act, which is irritating, but here there is no intonation at all.

The Boys in the Bunkhouse Audiobook by Dan Barry

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Dan Barry) — Tue, 17 May 2016 00:06:02 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/547/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Boys in the Bunkhouse Subtitle: Servitude and Salvation in the Heartland Author: Dan Barry Narrator: Fred Sanders Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 05-17-16 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 42 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: With this Dickensian tale from America's heartland, New York Times writer and columnist Dan Barry tells the harrowing yet uplifting story of the exploitation and abuse of a resilient group of men with intellectual disabilities and the heroic efforts of those who helped them to find justice and reclaim their lives. In the tiny Iowa farm town of Atalissa, dozens of men, all with intellectual disabilities and all from Texas, lived in an old schoolhouse. Before dawn each morning, they were bussed to a nearby processing plant, where they eviscerated turkeys in return for food, lodging, and $65 a month. They lived in near servitude for more than 30 years, enduring increasing neglect, exploitation, and physical and emotional abuse - until state social workers, local journalists, and one tenacious labor lawyer helped these men achieve freedom. Drawing on exhaustive interviews, Dan Barry dives deeply into the lives of the men, recording their memories of suffering, loneliness, and fleeting joy as well as the undying hope they maintained despite their traumatic circumstances. Barry explores how a small Iowa town remained oblivious to the plight of these men, analyzes the many causes for such profound and chronic negligence, and lays out the impact of the men's dramatic court case, which has spurred advocates - including President Obama - to push for just pay and improved working conditions for people living with disabilities. A luminous work of social justice, told with compassion and compelling detail, The Boys in the Bunkhouse is more than just inspired storytelling. It is a clarion call for a vigilance that ensures inclusion and dignity for all. Members Reviews: Our Brothers' Keepers? "The Boys in the Bunkhouse" could be a cold story with shock value to jazz it up. Instead, it's an elegantly written story of flesh-and-blood men caught in a disgusting and deplorable situation. You get to know the men, their dreams and fears. Mostly, they dream of families, though phone numbers they have are long since disconnected; of retirement in a lovely home that their wages built in Texas; of ownership of tiny things most of us take for granted. And they fear their supervisors and people letting them down yet again. While the book chronicles the hardcore nature of the jobs they do, the abusive environments they work and live in, their horrific physical ailments, it comes off as neither detached nor sensationalized. They're simply facts of year in, year out reality for the men. The tragedy is that complaints started as early as 1974, and actions could have been taken time and time again. Yet somewhere along the way, people forgot that the "Henry Boys" were living, feeling human beings. And while there is wonderment that the people of Atalissa never spoke up... or noticed... that things were very wrong comes off as purely believable given the even-handed writing of Dan Barry. This is truly one of the most powerful books I've listened to in a long time. At times, Sanders' delivery is dry, but at least he has the voice of a skilled documentarian. I never stopped feeling outrage, sadness, heartbreak, joy. Very much worth the time, very much worth the credit. Let's not be too judgmental..... This book is valuable only if we think about the situation it describes thoroughly and circumspectly.

Voodoo Histories Audiobook by David Aaronovitch

biacuaduc@gmail.com (David Aaronovitch) — Mon, 10 May 2010 05:52:18 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/547/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Voodoo Histories Subtitle: The Role of the Conspiracy Theory in Shaping Modern History Author: David Aaronovitch Narrator: James Langton Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 05-10-10 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 103 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: Our age is obsessed by the idea of conspiracy. We see it everywhere - from Pearl Harbor to 9/11, from the assassination of Kennedy to the death of Diana. In this age of terrorism we live in, the role of conspiracy is a serious one - one that can fuel radical or fringe elements to violence. For award-winning journalist David Aaronovitch, there came a time when he started to see a pattern among these inflammatory theories. He found that these theories used similarly murky methods with which to insinuate their claims: they linked themselves to the supposed conspiracies of the past ("it happened then so it can happen now"); they carefully manipulated their evidence to hide its holes; and they relied on the authority of dubious academic sources. Most important, they elevated their believers to membership of an elite - a group of people able to see beyond lies to a higher reality. But why believe something that entails stretching the bounds of probability so far? Surely it is more likely that men did actually land on the moon in 1969 than that thousands of people were enlisted to fabricate an elaborate hoax. In this entertaining and enlightening book - aimed at providing ammunition for those who have found themselves at the wrong end of a conversation about moon landings or the twin towers - Aaronovitch carefully probes and explodes a dozen of the major conspiracy theories. In doing so, he examines why people believe them and makes an argument for a true skepticism - one based on a thorough knowledge of history and a strong dose of common sense. Critic Reviews: "Leaves us in no doubt that arriving at the truth is a vital matter at times a matter of life and death." (Financial Times) "Deconstructs a dizzying array of conspiracy theories in this pages with unsparing logic common sense and at times exasperated wit." (Michiko Kakutani, New York Times) Members Reviews: Excellent, with a few minor flaws This is an excellent, thoughtful, and very listenable book on conspiracy theories from the most skeptical of viewpoints. The book delves deeply into the deaths of JFK, Marilyn Monroe, and Princess Diana, as well as the show trials of Stalinist Russia, the Protocols of the Elders of Zion, 9/11 conspiracies, and even the recent "birther" conspiracies. Each conspiracy is completely rejected, though the level of detail devoted to each debunking varies. If you are of an "anti-conspiratorial" bent, this book will appeal to you greatly, and the analysis at the end about the nature of conspiracy theories is thoughtful and well-articulated. A couple of flaws prevent this from being a five star review. First, the book suffers a bit from the eternal problem of debunkers, to fight crazy conspiracies, you need to stoop to their level a bit, which can occasionally seem either petty, or overly drawn out. The book also drags a bit in the middle, as it covers a lot of ground, and moving from JFK to Marilyn to RFK to Princess Diana, topics that, for me at least, weren't as interesting. Finally, the reader is odd - the main narrative is great, but he does various "voices" for people like FDR or the Queen, which are not quite imitations, and thus are a bit jarring. And, as an additional note, if you believe in any of the above conspiracies, this book will likely make your blood boil.

Treason Audiobook by Ann Coulter

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Ann Coulter) — Thu, 19 Jun 2003 03:46:50 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/547/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Treason Subtitle: Liberal Treachery from the Cold War to the War on Terrorism Author: Ann Coulter Narrator: Ann Coulter Format: Abridged Length: 6 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 06-19-03 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 689 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: Reexamining the 60-year history of the Cold War and beyond - including the career of Senator Joseph McCarthy, the Whittaker Chambers-Alger Hiss affair, Ronald Reagan's challenge to Mikhail Gorbachev to "tear down this wall", the Gulf War, and our present war on terrorism - Coulter reveals how liberals have been horribly wrong in all their political analyses and policy prescriptions. She also examines how history, especially in the latter half of the twentieth century, has been written by liberals and, therefore, distorted by their perspective. Far from being irrelevant today, her clearheaded and piercing view of what we've been through informs us perfectly for challenges today and in the future. With , Ann Coulter became the most recognized and talked-about conservative intellectual of the year. Treason, in many ways an even more controversial and prescient book, will ignite impassioned political debate at one of the most crucial moments in our history. Members Reviews: A bizarre phenomenon Ann Coulter's work is one of those strange marketing stories of the new century. Virtually all her claims are consistently and throughly debunked, yet people continue buying her books! "Treason" is no exception. What you have here is vitriol without truth. Hate-speech without substance. Or, as it has been better said, "The sound and the fury, signifying nothing." Poison for political discourse I am writing this review as an unashamed liberal (card-carrying member of the ACLU) and someone who, despite Coulter's assertions, does really love my country. As a history teacher, I have also spent a fair amount of time thinking about the political traditions of this country. The changing arguments between liberals and conservatives has been basic to this tradition and when either of these mainstreams has become too dominant or has stopped listening to their opponents, the results have been damaging. By dismissing liberals as a group (as if THEY all think the same way any more than conservatives do), portraying them as anti-American and even as, well, TRAITORS, she is poisoning the political well of this discussion by encouraging her conservative readers to question the motives of anyone who disagrees with them. I believe that if we can't have a healthy discourse within which people can disagree about difficult, complex issues like the proper response to terrorism, without resorting to tactics of the kind that this book is filled with, we are in deep trouble as a nation. About time. This book is being slammed by people who have not read it. Do not pay attention to them. It is a well written, thoughtful, intelligent history of the left's activities in opposition to the interests of our country. Is it treason? Without question. Read it! Conservative Intellectual???? I am astounded after reading this book that any one woud consider this author an "intellectual." Her deductions are wrong, her facts seem to be plucked from someone's inagination, and her totally unscholarly approach to this topic is offensive to the thinking reader. This book is most certainly defined bast a "a waste of time, money and intellectual effort." My only consolation is that I got the book from a friend and was able to return it without paying the author.

Common Sense Audiobook by Thomas Paine

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Thomas Paine) — Thu, 16 Dec 1999 13:47:10 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/547/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Common Sense Author: Thomas Paine Narrator: Adrian Cronauer Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 12-16-99 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 205 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: This pamphlet, first published in 1776, set in print the word every American was thinking about, but none dared say: independence! It was published anonymously in New York, selling 120,000 copies in the first 3 months and half a million in that same year. Its author, Thomas Paine, wrote in a language that could be understood by any reasonably literate colonist. But more important than it being so well received, is that it captured the American colonists' imaginations and was a primary catalyst to the independence movement in the United States. Noted American historian Bernard Bailyn called it "the most brilliant pamphlet written during the American Revolution, and one of the most brilliant ever written in the English language." Editorial Reviews: This is the pamphlet that started the American Revolution. Political activist Thomas Paine's groundbreaking work lays out in simple terms the rationale for American independence. One wouldn't want to hear this seminal work read by anyone other than radio personality Adrian Cronauer. He handles the vernacular of the day with such ease that listeners feel as if they are hearing Paine himself lay out his argument. Cronauer uses pauses and varied intonations to ensure that this piece, despite its age, is accessible to a modern audience. Members Reviews: revolutionary ideas for sure This was a little difficult to get through but I'm very glad I listened to it all. I remember reading about this book when I was in high school and always wondered what it said. The main thing it showed me was how many of our rights in this country we take for granted and how different the thinking was back then. If you read it with an 18th century perspective it is amazing. I highly recommend it for it's historical value. It's no wonder it was a best seller in its day. Thomas Paine is God! I could never give Tom Paine less than the fullest possible complement of stars. Audible has done us all a favor for releasing this part of the Gospel. I await "The Age of Reason" and "The American Crisis" with great anticipation. In the meantime, Bob Dylan will have to do: As I went out one morning To breathe the air around Tom Paine's, I spied the fairest damsel That ever did walk in chains. I offer'd her my hand, She took me by the arm. I knew that very instant, She meant to do me harm. "Depart from me this moment," I told her with my voice. Said she, "But I don't wish to," Said I, "But you have no choice." "I beg you, sir," she pleaded From the corners of her mouth, "I will secretly accept you And together we'll fly south." Just then Tom Paine, himself, Came running from across the field, Shouting at this lovely girl And commanding her to yield. And as she was letting go her grip, Up Tom Paine did run, "I'm sorry, sir," he said to me, "I'm sorry for what she's done." As relevant today as it was in 1776 The classic pamphlet originally published anonymously but written by Thomas Paine is as relevant today as it was then. Great read A classic whose lessons still apply today Where does Common Sense rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? Common Sense ranks in my top ten of books I've listened to so far. It's timeless and its simple ideas are a foundation for a free society.

Common Sense Audiobook by Thomas Payne

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Thomas Payne) — Fri, 01 May 2015 12:08:19 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/547/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Common Sense Author: Thomas Payne Narrator: Mike Vendetti Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 05-01-15 Publisher: Spoken Realms Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 15 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: Read by award-winning narrator Mike Vendetti, Common Sense is a pamphlet written by Thomas Paine in 1775-76 that inspired people in the Thirteen Colonies to declare and fight for independence from Great Britain in the summer of 1776. The pamphlet explained the advantages of and the need for immediate independence in clear, simple language. It was published anonymously on January 10, 1776, at the beginning of the American Revolution and became an immediate sensation. It was sold and distributed widely and read aloud at taverns and meeting places. Members Reviews: very funny The way payne words it makes it entertaining and a great look into how america was founded and the ideas that started the revolution. A must read for students in today's world A great book that rings true even today, just replace the talking about splitting with England with the way our government(s) are today & it fits perfectly... Also Payne wrote so clear, concise & intelligent that it's literally able to bring the reader back to that period like you're looking through his eyes...

Reaching for Glory Audiobook by Michael Beschloss

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Michael Beschloss) — Fri, 16 Nov 2001 08:34:08 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/547/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Reaching for Glory Subtitle: Lyndon Johnson's Secret White House Tapes, 1964-65 Author: Michael Beschloss Narrator: Lyndon Johnson, Michael Beschloss Format: Original Recording Length: 6 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 11-16-01 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 190 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: This audiobook reveals the secret history of how Lyndon Johnson took us step by step, often by stealth, into Vietnam. While publicly boasting that there will be victory in Vietnam, he privately worries that the war can never be won and that it will crush his presidency. He foresees the backlash against the war, civil rights, and the Great Society that will bring Richard Nixon and Ronald Reagan to power. Reaching for Glory lets us hear LBJ's private telephone conversations with Jacqueline Kennedy just after her husband's assassination. It allows us to live at Lyndon Johnson's side, day by day, through the dramatic, triumphant, catastrophic, and pivotal year of a turbulent presidency that continues to affect all of our lives. Editorial Reviews: Why we think it's Essential: Little did President Johnson imagine that one of his legacies would be an outstanding audiobook. But the recordings of his phone conversations provide authenticity that can't be found in print transcripts. Historian Michael Beschloss sets the stage with a clear presentation of the tumultuous issues of the mid 1960s, but Johnson steals the show with emotional, earthy, and crude conversations with Jacqueline Kennedy, Martin Luther King, Jr., J. Edgar Hoover, and others. Hearing LBJ negotiate, flatter, and scold is like being a fly on the wall in the White House. Beth Anderson Members Reviews: An intimate glimpse into history What an amazing audio experience. Having the opportunity to listen to President Lyndon Johnson's conversations with some of the most powerful figures in the world at that time has inspired a new love for me of history and brings about a new light to the Civil Rights movements in the 60's and the Vietnam War. Getting to actually listen to Martin Luther King Jr., J. Edgar Hoover, Jaqueline Kennedy Onassis, etc. seemed almost surreal to me and I had to double check that these were actual recordings. They are and I pity anyone that actually read the book instead of listening to the actual audio itself. I only wish I could listen to more of these type of recordings. Eavesdropping on US History Eavesdropping on US History Date: Mar 07,2004 This audiobook is amazing and at times mesmerizing in its content. You feel as though you are eavesdropping on private conversations of historic significance. It enables the listener to almost hear LBJ's inner thoughts as he struggles with some of the most wrenching issues of modern US history, including the Vietnam dilemma and the civil rights movement. LBJ is revealed as a complex figure with myriad dimensions. He seems painfully insecure and almost paranoid in the shadow of Kennedy's legacy--yet visionary in his advocacy of a new America. He is a powerful legislative and personal advocate for the rights of Black Americans, yet marred by his own dark predujices. He is tortured by the ever deteriorating morass of Vietnam, yet unable to summon the will to withdraw in "disgrace." LBJ is revealed as a consummate politician playing every side and manipulating friends and foes for his own agenda. He seems almost a Shakespearean figure paralyzed by Vietnam, his obsession with outside opinion and his own deep personal flaws.

History of Greed Audiobook by David E. Y. Sarna

biacuaduc@gmail.com (David E. Y. Sarna) — Fri, 10 Dec 2010 19:08:34 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/547/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: History of Greed Subtitle: Financial Fraud from Tulip Mania to Bernie Madoff Author: David E. Y. Sarna Narrator: Paul Boehmer Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 12-10-10 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 64 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: From the earliest financial scams of the 17th century, through the headline-grabbing Wall Street scandals of our times, History of Greed provides a comprehensive history of financial fraud. In it, David E. Y. Sarna exposes the true and often riveting stories of how both naive and sophisticated investors alike were fooled by unscrupulous entrepreneurs, lawyers, hedge-fund managers, CPAs, Texas billionaires, political fundraisers, music managers, financial advisers, and even former Mossad agents. From the people behind the financial fraud and how they did it to why people continually fall prey to scam artists, Sarna outlines what actions you can take today to protect yourself from becoming the victim of tomorrow's "too good to be true" investment opportunity. History of Greed details how markets are manipulated, books are cooked, Ponzi schemes are hatched, and how the government only closes the barn door once the cows have all escaped. Critic Reviews: "If you're bent on becoming the next Bernie Madoff, these profiles in greed form a veritable guidebook on how to build your own financial weapon of mass destruction." (Bloomberg) "A comprehensive review of what has happened to us in our financial markets over and over and over and over again. It's an important history, written with wit and delivered with wisdom. Undoubtedly, History of Greed will become required reading for anyone serious about understanding the capital markets." (Frederick L. Gorsetman, Founder and Managing Member, Oxbridge Financial Group, LLC) Members Reviews: Occasionally uneven or plodding, but spellbinding I wouldn't call this a page-turner. Often it read like a series of newspaper articles. But, I have a fascination for fraud tales, and a legal background, and I really clicked with its thoroughness in describing the schemes, and also the procedural details of the "crime and punishment" side of the stories. I like the combo of enough story and enough technical detail to be satisfying on both fronts. The stories are not an exhaustive review of frauds from tulip days to Madoffs'. The narrative skips across big stretches of history and quickly lands in modern times. But there is no lack of lurid fraud schemes in recent years -- the most famous are here. The Madoff aftermath story was not completed as of this publication -- "The Wizard of Lies" audiobook goes deeper in detail and gives a more updated story of that. All in all, though, I am very satisfied with this book. Eye Opening and Fascinating! This was a great listen, and you will want to be able to re-listen to parts of this book. Sometimes it is information dense, and I found I needed to re-listen to that part to get all the information. It was very educational on the way greed works on the corporate level. Not a History Book; Not a Good Book This book is by far the most boring and misrepresented book I've ever gotten from Audible. I have enjoyed dense history books about subjects like the 1919 Peace Conference and I also enjoyed a very detailed book about the frauds perpetuated at Enron, so I don't bore easily and I am not lost in complex financial terminology. This book was just awful. I went into it expecting information about historical financial fraud - stories about cons and financial schemes sounds like an interesting book, right? Wrong.

The First Congress Audiobook by Fergus M. Bordewich

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Fergus M. Bordewich) — Thu, 12 May 2016 04:20:09 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/547/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The First Congress Subtitle: How James Madison, George Washington, and a Group of Extraordinary Men Invented the Government Author: Fergus M. Bordewich Narrator: Sean Runnette Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 05-12-16 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 43 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: The First Congress was the most important in US history, says prizewinning author and historian Fergus Bordewich, because it established how our government would actually function. Had it failed - as many at the time feared it would - it's possible that the United States as we know it would not exist today. The Constitution was a broad set of principles. It was left to the members of the First Congress and President George Washington to create the machinery that would make the government work. Fortunately, James Madison, John Adams, Alexander Hamilton, and others less well known today rose to the occasion. During two years of often fierce political struggle, they passed the first 10 amendments to the Constitution; they resolved bitter regional rivalries to choose the site of the new national capital; they set in place the procedure for admitting new states to the union; and much more. But the First Congress also confronted some issues that remain to this day: the conflict between states' rights and the powers of national government; the proper balance between legislative and executive power; the respective roles of the federal and state judiciaries; and funding the central government. Critic Reviews: "[T]he colorful machinations of our first Congress receive a delightful account that will keep even educated readers turning the pages." ( Kirkus) Members Reviews: A critical story, well-told I've wanted to read more on the subject for years. In spite of the era being well covered, I've not before seen a focus on the first congress, which operated with no precedent on which to lean. I personal learned a lot. The writing is very good and the spoken version well done. Often excellent, sometimes flawed Many interesting facts. Excellent combination of legislative history and biography. Fascinating portrayals of many congressmen, including some who are not well-known today. Too simplistic and too many errors when attempting to contextualize the 1st Congress regarding later developments in constitutional law or US politics. Intricate Analysis of Novel Challenges Bordewich has written a thorough analysis of the challenges faced by the new government, for many of which there was no precedent. Many of the participants therefore looked to classical theory for guidance. One lesson from such theory was that a powerful government could be used against the people, and therefore many Americans feared a strong government. This lesson was countered by the experiences under both the Continental and Confederation Congresses, which convinced many that a strong government was needed to deal with other nations and to protect the nation from external pressures. Much of the story of the First Congress involves reconciling the conflicts inherent in the two lessons, one looking internally and the other externally. The theoretical answer, contained in the Constitution, is the division of power. The monumental achievement of the First Congress was breathing life into our system of checks and balances. Bordewich also makes emphasizes how much slavery was already a divisive issue--one with no apparent solution and already threatening to become the defining issue in the new nation. Because the politicians could not envision a solution, it became easier for them to ignore the issue than to address it.

Corruption in America Audiobook by Zephyr Teachout

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Zephyr Teachout) — Tue, 30 Dec 2014 22:51:36 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/547/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Corruption in America Subtitle: From Benjamin Franklin's Snuff Box to Citizens United Author: Zephyr Teachout Narrator: Jo Anna Perrin Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 12-30-14 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 56 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: For two centuries, the Framers' ideas about political corruption flourished in the courts, even in the absence of clear rules governing voters, civil officers, and elected officials. In the 1970s, the U.S. Supreme Court began to narrow the definition of corruption, and the meaning has since changed dramatically. No case makes that clearer than Citizens United. In 2010, one of the most consequential Court decisions in American political history gave wealthy corporations the right to spend unlimited money to influence elections. Justice Anthony Kennedy's majority opinion treated corruption as nothing more than explicit bribery. With unlimited spending transforming American politics for the worse, Citizens United was not just bad law but bad history. Corruption in America clearly shows that if the American experiment in self-government is to have a future, then we must revive the traditional meaning of corruption and embrace an old ideal. Critic Reviews: "...an eloquent, revealing, and sometimes surprising historical inquiry, Teachout convincingly argues that corruption, broadly understood as placing private interests over the public good in public office, is at the root of what ails American democracy." (David Cole, New York Review of Books) Members Reviews: Law Review+ The author paints a picture of a world where corruption has lost meaning and the American people are content to be governed rather than citizens involved in self-government. However, it is written like a law review article rather than a history book. Read for class, an easy read. The book is comprehensive and interesting, but can be difficult if the reader does not have at least a foundational understanding of legal language.

Dancing in the Dark Audiobook by Morris Dickstein

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Morris Dickstein) — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 03:49:16 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/547/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dancing in the Dark Subtitle: A Cultural History of the Great Depression Author: Morris Dickstein Narrator: Malcolm Hillgartner Format: Unabridged Length: 23 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 09-06-10 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 22 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: Hailed as one of the best books of 2009 by the New York Times and the Los Angeles Times, this vibrant portrait of 1930s culture masterfully explores the anxiety and hope, the despair and surprising optimism of distressed Americans during the Great Depression. Morris Dickstein, whom Norman Mailer called one of our best and most distinguished critics of American literature, has brought together a staggering range of material, from epic Dust Bowl migrations to zany screwball comedies, elegant dance musicals, wildly popular swing bands, and streamlined art deco designs. Exploding the myth that Depression culture was merely escapist, Dickstein concentrates on the dynamic energy of the arts and the resulting lift they gave to the nation's morale. A fresh and exhilarating analysis of one of America's most remarkable artistic periods, with Dancing in the Dark Dickstein delivers a monumental critique. Critic Reviews: Dancing in the Dark is a fine, high-minded survey of the decades cultural history. (New York Times Book Review) An exhaustive and invigorating overview of the films, songs, books, plays, buildings, and design that emerged from Americas darkest economic decade. (Los Angeles Times) The definitive book about Depression culture for our time. (San Francisco Chronicle) Members Reviews: But NOT definitive There is a lot of good thinking and a lot of good writing in Mr. Dickstein's cultural overview of the Depression. As a lifelong Astaire fan, I was particularly pleased with the author's appreciation of what Fred and Ginger meant to the country and the world of the Thirties. I would submit, however, that there are sins of omission to consider here, and any "Cultural History of the Great Depression" whose index reveals not a single reference to DRACULA, FRANKENSTEIN or (especially) KING KONG can never claim to be a thorough examination of its purported subject. Perhaps some day the professor will favor us with a revised and expanded edition of his treatise... As accessible as it is authoritative I found "Dancing in the Dark" to be an embarrassment of riches. The elegance of its writing, the political and psychological sophistication that inform it, the depth and clarity of its argumentation, and the jaw-dropping breadth of source material at Morris Dickstein's command all combine to make this a magisterial work of cultural history. Dickstein accomplishes what all cultural historians attempt, but few manage, to bring off, creating a palpable sense of what it must have been like to live, think and feel during the period in question - here the era of the gravest U.S. crisis after the Civil War, the 1930s. With breathtaking erudition, Dickstein draws together insights from disciplines as diverse as literary criticism, film theory, art history, sociology and psychoanalysis, making connections among them that are unexpected but never facile or strained. And "Dancing in the Dark" gives the reader the best of both worlds, bringing together the rigor and careful documentation of the serious academician Dickstein is, with the galloping narrative verve associated with the best popular history writing.

The Rights of Man and Common Sense (Revolutions Series) Audiobook by Thomas Paine, Peter Linebaugh

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Thomas Paine) — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 01:36:13 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/547/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Rights of Man and Common Sense (Revolutions Series) Subtitle: Peter Linebaugh presents Thomas Paine Author: Thomas Paine, Peter Linebaugh Narrator: John Chancer Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 04-22-11 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 32 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: Published to commemorate the bicentennial of Thomas Paine's death, these texts have remained two of the most influential arguments for liberty in political thought. Common Sense is a pamphlet that Paine wrote in support of American independence. Thanks to its original and simple style, it spread like wildfire through the colonies, helping to inspire the American Revolution. Rights of Man is Paine's passionate defence of the French Revolution that led to his trial for sedition and libel. Acclaimed historian Peter Linebaugh reveals the continued significance of Paine's thought and legacy for our understanding of today's world. Members Reviews: A Look into the Moral Conscience of Society This is the mindset of our founding fathers when they were creating this country. It's time we return to those principals on which or constitution was based.

Hear No Evil Audiobook by Donald Byron Thomas

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Donald Byron Thomas) — Tue, 03 Sep 2013 23:58:28 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/547/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hear No Evil Subtitle: Scientific Analysis of the Forensic Evidence in the Kennedy Assassination Author: Donald Byron Thomas Narrator: David Rapkin Format: Unabridged Length: 26 hrs and 49 mins Language: English Release date: 09-03-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 34 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: Groundbreaking scientific analysis that breaks the JFK assassination wide open! Did a shot from the "grassy knoll" kill President Kennedy? If so, was Oswald part of a conspiracy or an innocent patsy? Why have scientific experts who examined the evidence failed to put such questions to rest? In 2001, scientist Dr. Donald Byron Thomas published a peer-reviewed article that revived the debate over the finding by the House Select Committee on Assassinations that there had indeed been a shot from the grassy knoll, caught on a police dictabelt recording. The Washington Post said, "The House Assassinations Committee may well have been right after all." In Hear No Evil, Thomas explains the acoustics evidence in detail, placing it in the context of an analysis of all the scientific evidence in the Kennedy assassination. Revering no sacred cows, he demolishes myths promulgated by both Warren Commission adherents and conspiracy advocates, and presents a novel and compelling reinterpretation of the "single bullet theory." More than a scientific tome, Hear No Evil is a searing indictment of the government's handpicked experts, who failed the public trust to be fair and impartial arbiters of the evidence. Editorial Reviews: David Rapkins audio talent brings gravitas to this detailed and extremely well-researched tome, Hear No Evil: Scientific Analysis of the Forensic Evidence in the Kennedy Assassination, by Donald Byron Thomas. By carefully analyzing the acoustics evidence in the case, Thomas sheds light on the single-bullet theory and offers a fascinating and complex new take on that fateful day in Dallas. With Rapkins clear and dispassionate style, listeners will easily soak in the myriad forensic and scientific analyses that help unlock one of the most important mysteries in American history. Members Reviews: Most Comprehensive Assassination Book To Date This is undoubtedly the most scientific, unbiased, comprehensive, and convincing account of the details surrounding the JFK assassination. The author approaches this book not by simply setting out to prove or disprove a specific theory, or to offer unsupported conjecture into a case that is already overwhelmingly clouded with opinions, but instead to give a thorough analyzation of the evidence surrounding the assassination. This book takes the approach of essentially giving a legal approach to the evidence surrounding this case - analyzing what evidence would, and would not hold up in court if Oswald were to have been brought to court. It furthermore continues to follow where the evidence itself leads, to a degree that leaves the reader "beyond reasonable doubt," as would be required in the court of law. The author's words address the known evidence and accounts of the event, as well as addressing popular conjecture, and even facing the opposition to such facts head-on. Each and every statement is supported by scientific evidence, and all work is shown that leaves nothing to the readers assumption or imagination. I appreciate that this author, as every good scientist would, assesses every 'unknown' about this case within probabilities.

The Supreme Court on Unions Audiobook by Julius G. Getman

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Julius G. Getman) — Thu, 03 Nov 2016 13:57:43 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/547/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Supreme Court on Unions Subtitle: Why Labor Law Is Failing American Workers Author: Julius G. Getman Narrator: Kyle A Northcott Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 11-03-16 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: Labor unions and courts have rarely been allies. From their earliest efforts to organize, unions have been confronted with hostile judges and antiunion doctrines. In this book, Julius G. Getman argues that while the role of the Supreme Court has become more central in shaping labor law, its opinions betray a profound ignorance of labor relations along with a persisting bias against unions. In The Supreme Court on Unions, Getman critically examines the decisions of the nation's highest court in those areas that are crucial to unions and the workers they represent: organizing, bargaining, strikes, and dispute resolution. As he discusses Supreme Court decisions dealing with unions and labor in a variety of different areas, Getman offers an interesting historical perspective to illuminate the ways in which the Court has been an influence in the failures of the labor movement. During more than 60 years that have seen the Supreme Court take a dominant role, both unions and the institution of collective bargaining have been substantially weakened. While it is difficult to measure the extent of the Court's responsibility for the current weak state of organized labor and many other factors have, of course, contributed, it seems clear to Getman that the Supreme Court has played an important role in transforming the law and defeating policies that support the labor movement. The book is published by Cornell University Press.

The Amistad Rebellion Audiobook by Marcus Rediker

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Marcus Rediker) — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 08:09:19 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/547/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Amistad Rebellion Subtitle: An Atlantic Odyssey of Slavery and Freedom Author: Marcus Rediker Narrator: Peter Jay Fernandez Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 12-07-12 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 18 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: The riveting account of the slave ship rebellion told for the first time from the slaves perspective. The slave ship Amistad set sail from Havana on July 2, 1839, on a routine delivery of human cargo. A few days into its voyage, the 53 African captives aboard would seize control and steer a new course - one that took them to freedom and ultimately into history. Though the Amistad rebellion has been celebrated in films and books, its story has largely been told through the eyes of white abolitionists, with the Supreme Court victory by the Africans as the ultimate triumph. Now, Marcus Redikers captivating new history turns the lens on the Africans themselves. Using the story of their horrific plight back to the roots of their shared culture a continent away, he reframes the Amistad story as a crucial moment in the great chain of resistance stretching from the earliest slave revolts through the civil rights struggles of the 20th century. Members Reviews: Historically Informative Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? I would absolutely recommend this book. When I picked it up it was because I absolutely loved the movie. This book starts out telling the listener it is not a depiction of the movie, but it's better. The reader is drawn through the history of the event. You are shown how this one event was felt throughout the United States and the world. Your eyes are opened to what you knew, but forgot. One example was that the decision in favor of the African's of the Amistad was a landmark decision that would have been completely unexpected by the people of the time. We know it was a struggle, but through this narration we can feel it as well. What other book might you compare The Amistad Rebellion to and why? I don't think there is another book out there that I would compare to this book. It is an original work that brings a historical event to life for us. Which scene was your favorite? My favorite is at the very end of the book. When the missionaries take the African's home and learn that the changes they see in the returning African's is not a rejection of what they learned, but that they could never really be expected to reject their own heritage. Whats the most interesting tidbit youve picked up from this book? That the writer of the "Star Spangled Banner" was pro-slavery and a prosecuting attorney. Somehow it seems that someone so completely pro-freedom should have understood the need to be free. The fact that he prosecuted individuals seeking that freedom and often sought the death penalty for these individuals was more than a little disappointing. Any additional comments? If history was presented this way to our children there would be less chance of them forgetting the lessons of the past. Learned a lot but wished it was first person not third person narrator I liked hearing about the history but wished the story was told from the participants instead. It was very informative but a bit dry. It had little emotional pull as A story like Roots had , funny in parts. I am glad I listened as it was a great telling of how everything unfolded but to me it lacked drama and immediacy. Thanks Inflections of Bias Would you listen to The Amistad Rebellion again? Why? No.

Summary Bundle for History Buffs: FastReads Audiobook by FastReads

biacuaduc@gmail.com (FastReads) — Mon, 18 Dec 2017 22:01:32 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/547/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Summary Bundle for History Buffs: FastReads Author: FastReads Narrator: Lisa Negron Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 12-18-17 Publisher: FastReads Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: Each FastReads Summary and Analysis offers supplementary material to help you distill the key takeaways, review the books' content, and further understand the writing style and overall themes from an editorial perspective. Whether you'd like to deepen your understanding, refresh your memory, or simply decide whether or not these books are for you, FastReads Summary and Analysis is here to help. Absorb everything you need to know in under 20 minutes per book! This FastReads Summary and Analysis bundle includes: Each summary includes key takeaways and analysis of the original book to help you quickly absorb the author's wisdom in a distilled and easy-to-digest format. FastReads' summaries mean you save time and money hearing only what you need. This five-audiobook history bundle will not only grab your attention but will change the way you look at the world. Please note: These are summaries, reviews, and analyses of the books and not the original books. These are meant as a supplement to not a replacement for the original books.

Native American Wisdom Audiobook by Kent Nerburn, Louise Mengelkoch

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Kent Nerburn) — Thu, 16 Dec 1999 17:19:24 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/547/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Native American Wisdom Author: Kent Nerburn, Louise Mengelkoch Narrator: Kent Nerburn, Paula Bruce, Marc Allen Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 12-16-99 Publisher: New World Library Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 139 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: Capture the beauty, power, and wisdom of the Native American oral tradition with this superlative collection of readings taken from the writings and speeches of people from many different tribes. The collection offers insights into Native American ways of living, learning, and dying, and helps us to feel a reconnection with the land and ourselves. The words of Chief Joseph, Sitting Bull, Ohiyesa, Black Elk, and others create a powerful listening experience. (P) and ©1993 New World Library Members Reviews: Not the right format, and maybe not the right book This is mostly a collection of short sayings. The collection is very valuable, but listening to them one after another does not really do them justice. This is the sort of book that one ought to pick up in order to read a page or two, think for a minute, and then go on. If you're looking for a smattering of native American thought (as I was), this will do the job. But at the risk of giving away my imprisonment in a thoroughly Western mind, I could have used a bit more editorial effort to organize the various strands of thought. For example, the tribe of each speaker is given, but there is no explanation of what significance this might hold, or how the tribes related to one another. Dates for the quotations would also have been illuminating. I think most listeners who buy this title because they are curious about native American thought will find their curiosity largely unsatisfied. Deeply moved by these great words of wisdom Where does Native American Wisdom rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? One of my top ten books to read . What was one of the most memorable moments of Native American Wisdom? The quotes read along with native american flutes in the back. Which scene was your favorite? The whole book. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? I would like to but there is to much wisdom for one sitting . Any additional comments? GREAT BOOK. knowledge is power the more you learn about a people, the greater your identification with that people. Wisdom and insight beutifully done and read with wisdom and insightfulness for all.Needs to be read by all. Good Lessons Great insight into honest thought. No hustle and bustle just plain truths for a wonderful life. My 17y/o daughter listens to it sometimes to bring herself back down to earth. Just a calming listening

Framed Audiobook by Sanford Levinson

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Sanford Levinson) — Thu, 16 May 2013 19:50:20 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/547/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Framed Subtitle: America's 51 Constitutions and the Crisis of Governance Author: Sanford Levinson Narrator: A. T. Chandler Format: Unabridged Length: 17 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 05-16-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: In his widely acclaimed volume Our Undemocratic Constitution, Sanford Levinson boldly argued that our Constitution should not be treated with "sanctimonious reverence," but as a badly flawed document deserving revision. Now Levinson takes us deeper, asking what were the original assumptions underlying our institutions, and whether we accept those assumptions 225 years later. In Framed, Levinson challenges our belief that the most important features of our constitutions concern what rights they protect. Instead, he focuses on the fundamental procedures of governance such as congressional bicameralism; the selection of the President by the electoral college, or the dimensions of the President's veto power - not to mention the near impossibility of amending the United States Constitution. These seemingly "settled" and "hardwired" structures contribute to the now almost universally recognized "dysfunctionality" of American politics. Levinson argues that we should stop treating the United States Constitution as uniquely exemplifying the American constitutional tradition. We should be aware of the 50 state constitutions, often interestingly different - and perhaps better - than the national model. Many states have updated their constitutions by frequent amendment or by complete replacement via state constitutional conventions. California's ungovernable condition has prompted serious calls for a constitutional convention. This constant churn indicates that basic law often reaches the point where it fails and becomes obsolete. Given the experience of so many states, he writes, surely it is reasonable to believe that the U.S. Constitution merits its own updating. Whether we are concerned about making America more genuinely democratic or only about creating a system of government that can more effectively respond to contemporary challenges, we must confront the ways our constitutions, especially the United States Constitution, must be changed in fundamental ways. Members Reviews: UPDATING THE CONSTITUTION Readers who think they know a lot about the Constitution will find out how much more they have to learn from this book. Law Professor Sanford Levinson examines parts of the document few people pay attention to, and he compares the Constitution to state constitutions and to the constitutions in other countries. In our era of political polarization, one thing that unites Americans across the spectrum is the perception that the federal government is profoundly dysfunctional. Only about one in ten Americans approve of the job Congress is doing, and trust in government is at historic lows. Levinson has a simple thesis, namely that government failure is caused in part by the constitutional structure of government, at both the federal and state levels, and that as much attention should be paid to the 50 state documents that also make up American constitutionalism. Americans hold the Constitution in high regard, so criticizing it is considered akin to radicalism if not disloyalty. Most would-be reformers of the political system shy away from trying to change the structure.

An Extraordinary Time Audiobook by Marc Levinson

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Marc Levinson) — Tue, 08 Nov 2016 04:59:34 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/547/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: An Extraordinary Time Subtitle: The End of the Postwar Boom and the Return of the Ordinary Economy Author: Marc Levinson Narrator: James Foster Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 11-08-16 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 36 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: In An Extraordinary Time, acclaimed economic historian Marc Levinson recounts the global collapse of the postwar economy in the 1970s. While economists struggle to return us to the high economic growth rates of the past, Levinson counterintuitively argues that the boom years of the 1950s and 1960s were an anomaly; slow economic growth is the norm - no matter what economists and politicians may say. Yet these atypical years left the public with unreasonable expectations of what government can achieve. When the economy failed to revive, suspicion of government and liberal institutions rose sharply, laying the groundwork for the political and economic polarization that we're still grappling with today. A sweeping reappraisal of the last sixty years of world history, An Extraordinary Time describes how the postwar economic boom dissipated, undermining faith in government, destabilizing the global financial system, and forcing us to come to terms with how tumultuous our economy really is. Members Reviews: Good review of crucial turning point in history Lately I have focused closely on this era and these pivotal changes in US and global history. This one spends the most time on the USA and quite a bit on Britain, but ventures elsewhere, to France and so on. Policies and leaders are well and clearly explained. A big pivot discussed here surrounds the year 1973, when productivity growth seemed to collapse (right into the present day). I came of age in the 1970s, and felt a need to learn more details of the decisions made, their makers, and their effects. This fills the bill nicely. I also strongly recommend a print book to read alongside this one: More: The Politics of Economic Growth in Postwar America, by Robert M. Collins. It too is a gem, rich in detail and insight (perhaps more than this work, but with a slightly different point of view) and together, much can be learned. All this has plenty of pertinence today, as our politics and expectations and stresses are still wrapped around the nostalgic fantasies, and the relative baseline, of times postwar and before 1973. And there seem to be huge gaps of forgetfulness, if not ignorance, among members of the public.

Twenty-Five Books That Shaped America Audiobook by Thomas C. Foster

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Thomas C. Foster) — Tue, 24 May 2011 03:04:52 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/547/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Twenty-Five Books That Shaped America Author: Thomas C. Foster Narrator: Sean Pratt Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 05-24-11 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 19 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: From the author of the New York Times best-selling How to Read Literature Like a Professor comes a highly entertaining and informative new book on the 25 works of literature that have most shaped the American character. Foster applies his much-loved combination of wit, know-how, and analysis to explain how each work has shaped our very existence as readers, students, teachers, and Americans. Foster illuminates how books such as The Last of the Mohicans, Moby-Dick, My Antonia, The Great Gatsby, The Maltese Falcon, Their Eyes Were Watching God, On the Road, The Crying of Lot 49, and others captured an American moment, how they influenced our perception of nationhood and citizenship, and what about them endures in the American character. Twenty-Five Books That Shaped America is a fun and enriching guide to America through its literature. Members Reviews: An book that will inspire you to others. The author presents his current list of twenty-five books that shaped America. While anyone's list would differ, the discussion of the books he did choose, along with his reasons for their inclusion, introduced me to authors and works that were not included in my past reading lists. I have, due in large part to his recommendations, begun to add them to my literary repertoire. Mr. Foster provides a great service in this work. Highly recommended for any age level - junior-high or above - although the detail of his survey of these works might be used as a "Cliff's Notes"-lite by students who may need to report on these works in school. Remember kids - plagiarism is bad.

Doomed to Succeed Audiobook by Dennis Ross

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Dennis Ross) — Tue, 13 Oct 2015 05:21:60 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/547/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Doomed to Succeed Subtitle: The U.S.-Israel Relationship from Truman to Obama Author: Dennis Ross Narrator: Michael Kramer Format: Unabridged Length: 18 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 10-13-15 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 103 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: A necessary and unprecedented account of America's changing relationship with Israel. When it comes to Israel, US policy has always emphasized the unbreakable bond between the two countries and our ironclad commitment to Israel's security. Today, our ties to Israel are close - so close that when there are differences, they tend to make the news. But it was not always this way. Dennis Ross has been a direct participant in shaping US policy toward the Middle East, and Israel specifically, for nearly 30 years. He served in senior roles, including as Bill Clinton's envoy for Arab-Israeli peace, and was an active player in the debates over how Israel fit into the region and what should guide our policies. In Doomed to Succeed, he takes us through every administration from Truman to Obama, throwing into dramatic relief each president's attitudes toward Israel and the region, the often tumultuous debates between key advisers, and the events that drove the policies and at times led to a shift in approach. Ross points out how rarely lessons were learned and how distancing the United States from Israel in the Eisenhower, Nixon, Bush, and Obama administrations never yielded any benefits and why that lesson has never been learned. Doomed to Succeed offers compelling advice for how to understand the priorities of Arab leaders and how future administrations might best shape US policy in that light. Members Reviews: Even Handed Report This is an absolutely fascinating book so packed with information I could hardly put it down. Dennis Ross has served as one of the United States Middle Eastern policy makers through four recent administrations. Ross states this is not a history of Arab-Israeli peace efforts but rather a discussion of the evolution of Israeli-American diplomatic relations. Ross discusses the relationship with each president starting with Trumans recognition of Israel just eleven minutes after its Declaration of Statehood in 1948. Ross enumerates the number of factors leading to a strengthening of the ties during the Cold War. The author also covers the problems for the U.S. regarding the Israel-Arab hostilities mostly The Palestinian Question. Ross discusses each of the key people including the Americas own Machiavelli, Henry Kissinger. The author also investigates the relationship of Israels prime ministers along with the United States presidents. I found it most interesting to learn how the various Presidents interacted with their Secretary of States; some presented the big picture of what they wanted to achieve and left the Secretary of State on their own to implement, others like Obama controlled everything from the White House and the Secretary of State was just an errand boy. I found a comment made by Ross most interesting and it triggered me to do a literature search to verify the comment. The comment is the Palestinians have never initiated a peace offering in all these years. The book is well researched and also provides eyewitness accounts of the history it analyses. The author writes clearly and elucidates the complexities of the United States-Israel relationship and also the larger picture of the Middle East. The book is thoughtful and even handed in covering the material. The book is fairly long at almost 500 pages or 19 audio hours.

Historical Thinking and Other Unnatural Acts: Charting the Future of Teaching the Past Audiobook

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Sam Wineburg) — Wed, 09 Apr 2014 05:08:34 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/547/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Historical Thinking and Other Unnatural Acts: Charting the Future of Teaching the Past Subtitle: Critical Perspectives On The Past Author: Sam Wineburg Narrator: Kevin Pierce Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 04-09-14 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: Since ancient times, the pundits have lamented young people's lack of historical knowledge and warned that ignorance of the past surely condemns humanity to repeating its mistakes. In the contemporary United States, this dire outlook drives a contentious debate about what key events, nations, and people are essential for history students. Sam Wineburg says that we are asking the wrong questions. This audiobook demolishes the conventional notion that there is one true history and one best way to teach it. Although most of us think of history - and learn it - as a conglomeration of facts, dates, and key figures, for professional historians it is a way of knowing, a method for developing an understanding about the relationships of people and events in the past. A cognitive psychologist, Wineburg has been engaged in studying what is intrinsic to historical thinking, how it might be taught, and why most students still adhere to the 'one damned thing after another' concept of history. Whether he is comparing how students and historians interpret documentary evidence or analyzing children's drawings, Wineburg's essays offer 'rough maps of how ordinary people think about the past and use it to understand the present.' Arguing that we all absorb lessons about history in many settings - in kitchen table conversations, at the movies, or on the world-wide web, for instance - these essays acknowledge the role of collective memory in filtering what we learn in school and shaping our historical thinking. Critic Reviews: "Historians, especially academic historians, who normally avoid the literature on history education for its banality, thin research base, or ideological cant will overlook this book at their peril. Sam Wineburg brings both a burning concern for the state of history instruction and a wide knowledge of history to his research agenda." (The Journal of American History) "This is a wide-ranging and at times inspirational work." (History of Education) Members Reviews: The wonderful parts of this book make it worth it It sands out -- but the wonderful parts make the dull parts more than worth wading though (thanks Audible for having higher speed playback!)

The Wilmington Ten Audiobook by Kenneth Robert Janken

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Kenneth Robert Janken) — Mon, 04 Jan 2016 06:08:36 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/547/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Wilmington Ten Subtitle: Violence, Injustice, and the Rise of Black Politics in the 1970s Author: Kenneth Robert Janken Narrator: Ron Butler Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 01-04-16 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: In February 1971, racial tension surrounding school desegregation in Wilmington, North Carolina, culminated in four days of violence and skirmishes between white vigilantes and black residents. The turmoil resulted in two deaths, six injuries, more than $500,000 in damage, and the firebombing of a white-owned store before the National Guard restored uneasy peace. Despite glaring irregularities in the subsequent trial, 10 young persons were convicted of arson and conspiracy and then sentenced to a total of 282 years in prison. They became known internationally as the Wilmington Ten. A powerful movement arose within North Carolina and beyond to demand their freedom, and after several witnesses admitted to perjury, a federal appeals court, also citing prosecutorial misconduct, overturned the convictions in 1980. Kenneth Janken narrates the dramatic story of the Ten, connecting their story to a larger arc of Black Power and the transformation of post-civil rights-era political organizing. Grounded in extensive interviews, newly declassified government documents, and archival research, this book thoroughly examines the events of 1971 and the subsequent movement for justice that strongly influenced the wider African American freedom struggle. Members Reviews: Five Stars Vital history

When The Dancing Stopped Audiobook by Brian Hicks

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Brian Hicks) — Thu, 26 Oct 2006 05:01:16 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/547/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: When The Dancing Stopped Subtitle: The Real Story of the Morro Castle Disaster and Its Deadly Wake Author: Brian Hicks Narrator: Dick Hill Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 10-26-06 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 164 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: The captain of the luxurious Ward Line flagship died under mysterious circumstances seven hours before his ship caught. Much of the crew abandoned ship, leaving passengers to burn or jump into the sea as a hurricane approached and literally fanned the flames. The ship was incinerated, and 134 people perished. Using hundreds of previously classified FBI reports, first-person survivor interviews, and countless documents, Brian Hicks has written and solved a murder mystery that mesmerized the nation more than 70 years ago. Told with authentic period detail and true-crime excitement, Hicks determines that the ominous weather was not the cause for the ship's burning. From Hick's deeply researched epic, we can only conclude that the disaster was the work of a madman among the crew. Hicks creates a finely drawn portrait of Depression-era America. Perfect for history buffs and adventure enthusiasts, When the Dancing Stopped is nonfiction narrative at its best. Critic Reviews: "A suspenseful, highly satisfying listen." (Kirkus) "The book is a riveting account of this tragedy and the man who apparently caused it." (Booklist) "Hicks has done a lot of research, but it never weighs down the narrative, which draws the listener in from the get-go." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Real life murder mystery! Would you listen to When The Dancing Stopped again? Why? If I run out of books, which I doubt, I would listen again. There is a lot of information in this book and I'm sure I missed some important things. What did you like best about this story? I liked the stories of the people whose lives were changed because of this tragedy. The young purser, the high school girl on her first trip and the men in the radio room. The fire and death of the Captain were extremely interesting and the author goes to great lengths to explain them without much speculation. That is why I like true crime books. What about Dick Hills performance did you like? He is a good narrator for true stories that make them sound like potboilers and film noir. I enjoyed his work. Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? I was very angry that the person most likely responsible for the crime was never prosecuted for it but happy that he is dead and gone now. However, had he been caught, several people he hurt later would have been much better off. Fascinating story! What made the experience of listening to When The Dancing Stopped the most enjoyable? The story of the Morro Castle disaster (of which I heretofore knew nothing) was an amazing true American tale. Why was this not a part of American History class? We all know about the Titanic, but how many of us know about the Morro Castle tragedy? This is an excellent story, told very well by the author. What three words best describe Dick Hills performance? The narrator did a very good job with diction and annunciation, but I found that, listening to the book over a car audio system, his vocal intonations of the characters' quotes and spoken passages were not on the same listening level as the reading of the passages.

Mysteries of the South Audiobook by Charles River Editors, Sean McLachlan

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Charles River Editors) — Wed, 18 Jan 2017 08:58:39 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/547/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Mysteries of the South Subtitle: Ghosts, Legends, and Unexplained Phenomena in Dixie Author: Charles River Editors, Sean McLachlan Narrator: Dan Gallagher Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 01-18-17 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: The American South has given birth to many of the nation's great stories and legends. From the earliest Colonial times, it's been a place of mystery, replete with disappearing colonies and strange apparitions in the woods, but the South's long and proud history has always had a darker, and stranger, side to it. One of America's most famous mysteries was its first. Despite the fact he had left over 100 colonists at the island of Roanoke in 1587, John White returned to literally nothing, with all traces of the settlement gone and no evidence of fighting or anything else that might have explained the disappearance of the inhabitants. White found the word "Croatoan" carved on a tree nearby, which he figured might mean the colonists moved to a nearby island, but he was unable to conduct a search expedition there. The Spanish also searched for the colony in hopes of wiping it out themselves, but none of the Europeans could find Roanoke's colonists or explain what happened to the "lost" colony. The fate of Roanoke has fascinated people for over 400 years, and there is no shortage of theories regarding the disappearance of the colony. In addition to the possibility that the settlers moved to Croatoan Island, most theories speculate that they were either wiped out by nearby Native Americans or assimilated among a tribe. Future settlements in the area would survive and start to flourish, and that would bring more mystery and unexplained phenomena. Tales of monsters and ghosts lurking in its woods and old houses, and strange monuments that may be from a forgotten civilization, puzzle local investigators. Members Reviews: Brief but interesting discussion of of the legends/ mysteries that occurred in the southern part of the United States. When I saw that this book was from Charles River Editors my curiosity about the titte of Mysteries of the South: Ghosts, Legends, and Unexplained Phenomena in Dixie was aroused. There were many interesting stories about strange happenings, and legends. The book discussed Roanoke colony, the legend of the lost Confederate gold, the Bell Witch of Tennessee, and the legend of various strange creatures from early American history to roughly the last 40 or 50 years. The book provided a lot of detail about every topic that it discussed. I found this book to be a worthwhile read, and recommend it Easy quick read Thoroughly interested in talks of the south, unsolved mysteries, I was drawn to v this book as I wanted something out of the ordinary. Very detailed ally each incident, I was particularly interested in the Roanoke colony, and it didn't disappoint. You'll enjoy Mysteries of the South, interesting... We really enjoyed Mysteries of the South. I kept talking about it so my husband picked it up and read it too. Very interesting and entertaining. I recommend!! It was okay but not what I expected I guess I was thinking of something else. It was interesting as far as I read. I was looking for something different. Five Stars I enjoyed this book.

The Whites of Their Eyes Audiobook by Jill Lepore

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jill Lepore) — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 16:20:21 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/547/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Whites of Their Eyes Subtitle: The Tea Party's Revolution and the Battle Over American History Author: Jill Lepore Narrator: Emily Zeller Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 07-10-12 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 18 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: Americans have always put the past to political ends. The Union laid claim to the Revolution - so did the Confederacy. Civil rights leaders said they were the true sons of liberty - so did Southern segregationists. This book tells the story of the centuries-long struggle over the meaning of the nation's founding, including the battle waged by the Tea Party, Glenn Beck, Sarah Palin, and evangelical Christians to "take back America". Jill Lepore, Harvard historian and New Yorker staff writer, offers a wry and bemused look at American history according to the far right, from the "rant heard round the world", which launched the Tea Party, to the Texas School Board's adoption of a social-studies curriculum that teaches that the United States was established as a Christian nation. Along the way, she provides rare insight into the 18th-century struggle for independence - the real one, that is. Lepore traces the roots of the far right's reactionary history to the bicentennial in the 1970s, when no one could agree on what story a divided nation should tell about its unruly beginnings. Behind the Tea Party's Revolution, she argues, lies a nostalgic and even heartbreaking yearning for an imagined past - a time less troubled by ambiguity, strife, and uncertainty - a yearning for an America that never was. The Whites of Their Eyes reveals that the far right has embraced a narrative about America's founding that is not only a fable, but is also, finally, a variety of fundamentalism - anti-intellectual, antihistorical, and dangerously antipluralist. Members Reviews: Fantastic, well researched and even handed Generous even to the insane, idiotic and ignorant. I enjoyed it immensely and found the research thorough and engaging. History for the public at its best

What Kind of Nation Audiobook by James F. Simon

biacuaduc@gmail.com (James F. Simon) — Tue, 24 Oct 2017 14:14:30 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/547/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: What Kind of Nation Subtitle: Thomas Jefferson, John Marshall, and the Epic Struggle to Create a United States Author: James F. Simon Narrator: Patrick Cullen Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 39 mins Language: English Release date: 10-24-17 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: The bitter and protracted struggle between President Thomas Jefferson and Supreme Court Chief Justice John Marshall defined the basic constitutional relationship between the executive and judicial branches of government. More than 150 years later, their clashes still reverberate in constitutional debates and political battles. In this dramatic and fully accessible account of these titans of the early republic and their fiercely held ideas, James F. Simon brings to life the early history of the nation and sheds new light on the highly charged battle to balance the powers of the federal government and the rights of the states. A fascinating look at two of the nation's greatest statesmen and shrewdest politicians, What Kind of Nation presents a cogent, unbiased assessment of their lasting impact on American government. National Review's 100 Best Nonfiction Books of the Century. Members Reviews: Marshall's Triumph As I set out to review What Kind of Nation by James Simon, I skimmed through the 34 previous reviews to see what thoughts I could offer that had not already been covered. The current top review, by R. Albin, is excellent, although I give the book a higher rating. It even turned out that I had followed his/her closing advice and used Simon's book as a point of departure in my readings on John Marshall. Two other books on Marshall, which I have recently reviewed, are: * Jean Edward Smith's John Marshall - Definer of a Nation. Readers seeking a thorough description of Marshall's life would probably be well served by reading this longer work which provides a detailed biography of Marshall's life outside the court as well as a solid description of the court's operations and decisions during his tenure as chief justice. * The Great Chief Justice by Charles Hobson is a biography of John Marshall focused almost exclusively on Marshall's judicial philosophy and decisions. It also provides a good description of the evolution of the American legal system that influenced the development of Marshall judicial philosophy early in his career and then was shaped by the decisions of the Supreme Court under his leadership. However, it is not light reading - I found myself referring to Black's Law Dictionary every few pages. Back to James Simon's What Kind of Nation. It's a dual biography of Marshall and Jefferson and focuses on the conflict between them regarding the relative powers of the state and federal governments. Marshall and Jefferson shared a mutual antipathy that continued until the latter's death in 1826. Their differences included strong and conflicting political beliefs, but there was a strong personal animosity on both sides as well. I find this a bit strange since Marshall appears to have been a generally affable individual with many friends and few enemies other than Jefferson. Marshall was on friendly terms with Jefferson's Republican successors, Madison and Monroe, but never with Jefferson. Following the election of 1800, the lame duck Federalist House of Representatives tried to prevent Jefferson's election to the presidency.

Presidents' Secrets Audiobook by Mary Graham

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Mary Graham) — Tue, 20 Jun 2017 21:39:45 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/547/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Presidents' Secrets Subtitle: The Use and Abuse of Hidden Power Author: Mary Graham Narrator: David Heath Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 06-20-17 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: How presidents use secrecy to protect the nation, foster diplomacy, and gain power Ever since the nation's most important secret meeting - the Constitutional Convention - presidents have struggled to balance open, accountable government with necessary secrecy in military affairs and negotiations. For the first 120 years, a culture of open government persisted, but new threats and technology have long since shattered the old bargains. Today, presidents neither protect vital information nor provide the open debate Americans expect. Mary Graham tracks the rise in governmental secrecy that began with surveillance and loyalty programs during Woodrow Wilson's administration, explores how it developed during the Cold War, and analyzes efforts to reform the secrecy apparatus and restore oversight in the 1970s. Chronicling the expansion of presidential secrecy in the Bush years, Graham explains what presidents and the American people can learn from earlier crises, why the attempts of Congress to rein in stealth activities don't work, and why presidents cannot hide actions that affect citizens' rights and values. Members Reviews: Helpful; covers a lot of ground pretty well This topic is massive, detail-laden, and troubling. It touches on the best and the worst of how our system works in practice. I like the basic approach taken here: the trade-offs of secrecy are dealt with from the very start (Washington's administration), through a series of pivotal US history scenes. There is enough historical color alongside the facts to keep it interesting and flowing well. The author mostly chooses to let the stories tell the story, i.e., does not layer on some big abstract economics theories (which might have been interesting, as in, interplay with game theory, agency problems, and information asymmetry). The approach is pretty common-sense, with, on one side, the pull of democratic public demands to know important facts, set against leaders' rationales to conceal them. As the story moves into the 20th century, the secrecy scales up dramatically with Woodrow Wilson and later, late WW2 through today, with such events as arrival of atomic weapons, and the Cold War, leading to vast secret bureaucracies and covert actions (while presidents' attitudes and oversight varied, as did Congress's). I like the book best from Truman through George W. Bush. As we pivot to Obama, and into post-Obama, the explanation is reasonable, but I still had a lot of unanswered questions. Obama's earnestness and deliberative legalistic nature and concern don't, in my mind, afford him the relative pass he gets here. But none of this is simple. This book gamely takes on a big swath of material and handles it deftly, carefully, and without shrillness. It still asks the challenging questions of all the presidents' choices. I feel better grounded in this whole topic.

Across Atlantic Ice Audiobook by Bruce A. Bruce A. Bradley, Denis J. Stanford

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Bruce A. Bruce A. Bradley) — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 10:56:02 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/547/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Across Atlantic Ice Subtitle: The Origin of America's Clovis Culture Author: Bruce A. Bruce A. Bradley, Denis J. Stanford Narrator: Christopher Prince Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 06-15-12 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 67 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: A major, groundbreaking work on early European migration to North America. Who were the first humans to inhabit North America? According to the now familiar story, mammal hunters entered the continent some 12,000 years ago via a land bridge that spanned the Bering Sea. The presence of these early New World people was established by distinctive stone tools belonging to the Clovis culture. But are the Clovis tools Asian in origin? Drawing from original archaeological analysis, paleoclimatic research, and genetic studies, noted archaeologists Dennis J. Stanford and Bruce A. Bradley challenge the old narrative and, in the process, counter traditional - and often subjective - approaches to archaeological testing for historical relatedness. The authors apply rigorous scholarship to a hypothesis that places the technological antecedents of Clovis in Europe and posits that the first Americans crossed the Atlantic by boat and arrived earlier than previously thought. Supplying archaeological and oceanographic evidence to support this assertion, the book dismantles the old paradigm while persuasively linking Clovis technology with the culture of the Solutrean people who occupied France and Spain more than 20,000 years ago. Critic Reviews: "Across Atlantic Ice is brilliant and groundbreaking. As fascinating as it is controversial, this book brings together decades of research from diverse areas into a single volume that is well argued, factually rich, elegantly written, and absolutely riveting. I could not put it down." (Douglas Preston, author of Cities of Gold, Thunderhead, and former archaeology correspondent for the New Yorker) "North America's first peoples were long thought to be Asians who migrated over the Bering land bridge some 12,000 years ago, bringing with them the tools of the Clovis culture. Now archaeologists Dennis Stanford and Bruce Bradley have radically recast the story. Drawing on climatic, genetic and archaeological evidence, they argue that the roots of Clovis culture rest in the Solutrean people of Spain and France, who sent some of their number across the Atlantic in boats 18,000 years ago." (Nature) "This carefully crafted, well-researched book aims to change our thinking of who the first Americans were and where they came from...will affect the way the larger narrative of the first chapter of human history in the New World is written." (Tom D. Dillehay, author of The Settlement of the Americas) Members Reviews: Science in progress... Science is a messy process. That being said, this is not just the story of the populating of the Americas, this is the story of science itself. This is a story of new ideas challenging the old, new evidence, and the search for a better understanding of the facts. Many of the chapters can get bogged down with excessive detail about flintknapping but it definitely adds to the understanding and evidence for much bigger points. The way the Americas were populated is obviously complex with many subtleties.

Fatal Deception Audiobook by Michael Bowker

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Michael Bowker) — Fri, 03 Jan 2003 03:29:28 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/547/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Fatal Deception Subtitle: The Untold Story of Asbestos - Why It Is Still Legal and Still Killing Us Author: Michael Bowker Format: Abridged Length: 6 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 01-03-03 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 36 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: Something's wrong in Libby, Montana. Residents are dying at a rate 60 times higher than the national average from a battery of insidious diseases, and they will continue to suffer for decades to come. The cause: a so-called miracle mineral that generations of families felt thankful for, until they discovered that the "miracle" was too good to be true - and that the town's disturbing mortality rate was hardly an accident. The scope of the treachery goes far beyond Libby. Even before the dust had settled following the September 11 terrorist attacks, those who live and work in lower Manhattan were voicing well-founded concerns about air quality around Ground Zero. Tests conducted at the site yielded conflicting results - and possibly evidence of a continuing corporate and governmental cover-up that mirrors a pattern of deception threatening not only the physical health of millions of Americans but the financial stability of our economy. In 1989, the EPA banned the manufacture, importation, processing, and distribution of commercial asbestos - but the ban didn't hold. Asbestos is big business, rivaling tobacco in its profitability. By 1991, powerful corporate lobbyists succeeded in having the ban overturned. Today, asbestos remains an ingredient in more than 3,000 products on sale in the United States and many more that are exported to developing nations around the globe. Members Reviews: a stilted reading of a preachy book The author remarks at one point that this issue needs a book like Jonathan Harr's A Civil Action. Maybe so; this isn't the book. The Erin Brockovich movie and the Harr book work well mainly because of their character development and the people they portray. To be fair, this reading of Fatal Deception is an abridgement (which I didn't realize until it was too late), but Michael Bowker's characters are one-dimensional, and he doesn't appear to care about any of them very much. Bowker spends too much time pontificating and editorializing, and too little explaining the scientific or human aspects of his story. Parenthetically, I thought it was interesting that the same company, W.R. Grace, figures in both this book and A Civil Action, and even though Bowker refers to the other case, he doesn't mention the connection. I wonder if this was abridged out or if he had other reasons for omitting it. Finally, the reading couldn't be worse. Not only is it stiff and wooden, but John Slattery's grasp of the scientific and medical terminology is amateurish, including a quirky pronunciation of the word "asbestosis," which occurs dozens, if not hundreds, of times. I'd suggest buying a different book. Wake Up America! I am an asbestos victim. Lung cancer in 1987 (sucessful surgery) and now suffering from Asbestosis (scarring of lungs). I must depend on the use of oxygen 24 hours per day in order to breathe. And I am one of the lucky ones.

A Macat Analysis of Eric Foner's Reconstruction: America's Unfinished Revolution,

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jason Xidias) — Wed, 20 Jul 2016 02:43:25 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/547/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Macat Analysis of Eric Foner's Reconstruction: America's Unfinished Revolution, 1863-1877 Author: Jason Xidias Narrator: Macat.com Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 07-20-16 Publisher: Macat International Limited. Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: In his 1988 work Reconstruction: America's Unfinished Revolution, 1863-1877, Eric Foner drives a final nail into the coffin of outdated interpretations of history. His fascinating account of the decade following the American Civil War shows that black people were an integral part of the movement to end centuries of slavery and were often key drivers of what successes there were in the Reconstruction period. Reconstruction had the potential to make good on the promise of America's founders, bringing freedom and equality to all. Yet this promise was undermined by defiant Southern whites determined to protect their own privilege. Earlier interpretations of this period often blamed the failures of Reconstruction on black people. But Foner's analysis concluded that Reconstruction was an overall failure because whites prevented African Americans from becoming equal citizens. Reconstruction builds on work by scholars like W. E. B. Du Bois to finally acknowledge the central position of blacks in shaping American democracy as we know it.

The Right Side of History: 100 Years of LGBTQ Activism Audiobook by Adrian Brooks

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Adrian Brooks) — Fri, 23 Dec 2016 08:34:32 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/547/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Right Side of History: 100 Years of LGBTQ Activism Author: Adrian Brooks Narrator: Risa Pappas Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 12-23-16 Publisher: Start Midnight LLC Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: Before, During, and After Stonewall: 100 Years of Heroes and History The Right Side of History tells the 100-year history of queer activism in a series of revealing close-ups, first-person accounts, and intimate snapshots of LGBT pioneers and radicals. This diverse cast stretches from the Edwardian period to today, including first-person accounts of the key protest that is at the heart of the 2015 movie Stonewall. The book shows how LGBT folk have always been in the forefront of progressive social evolution in the United States. It references heroes like Abraham Lincoln, Eleanor Roosevelt, Bayard Rustin, Harvey Milk, and Edie Windsor. Equally, the book honors names that arent in history books, from participants in the Names Project, a national phenomenon memorializing 94,000 AIDS victims, to underground artists and writers. Members Reviews: Having lived through this from the 40's to now, ... Having lived through this from the 40's to now , this was very inspiring and brought a lot of experiences into clarity. Our country still has a long way to go to catch up with the rest of the world. Human Beings--Not Statistics Drawing a nearly comprehensive sketch of gay and lesbian life today by exploring many facets of its development--fraught with pain and sorrow as well as joy and success, one leaves this book with a feeling of inclusion and hope for the future. Five Stars Great essay collection with good information and perspective! History book that focus on the individuals that made it; concentrating on LGBT activists Great compendium of LGBT heroes and their allies which demonstrates how activism of all sorts runs like a current through the lives of so many relatively uncelebrated yet powerfully influential people who have shaped the history of mainstream society so aptly documented by Brooks and the other writers\contributors in this thought-provoking book A great read. This book is hard to put down. From start to end you can't put it down no matter what else you made need to do

American Witches Audiobook by Susan Fair

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Susan Fair) — Tue, 13 Dec 2016 06:47:56 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/547/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: American Witches Subtitle: A Broomstick Tour through Four Centuries Author: Susan Fair Narrator: Coleen Marlo Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 12-13-16 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 14 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: The history of American witches is way weirder than you ever imagined. From bewitched pigs hell-bent on revenge to gruesome 20th-century murders, American Witches reveals strange incidents of witchcraft that have long been swept under the rug as bizarre sidenotes to history. On a tour through history that's both whimsical and startling, we'll encounter 17th-century children flying around inside their New England home "like geese". We'll meet a father-son team of pious Puritans who embarked on a mission that involved undressing ladies and overseeing hangings. And on the eve of the Civil War, we'll accompany a reporter as he dons a dress and goes searching for witches in New York City's most dangerous neighborhoods. Entertainingly listenable and rich in amazing details often left out of today's texts, American Witches casts a flickering torchlight into the dark corners of American history. Members Reviews: Worth the listen Others have whined about the somewhat sarcastic tone of the book, but dealing with such a heavy topic either leads to reverence or dark humour. Its a personal preference for the latter. I was interested as genealogy has shown us related to Samuel Sewell, through his brother Stephen. I was a bit disappointed when he wasnt mentioned as he was in Salem too. The downside is the narrator. Her tone, inflection and performance are great, but the painful pronunciations of some fairly common words (ie sow, the female pig) are grating. Id be enjoying parts then bam, she would glaringly mispronounce something. Loved it! If you could sum up American Witches in three words, what would they be? Interesting, pleasurable, informative What about Coleen Marlos performance did you like? Fabulous. I could have not asked for a better narrator. Any additional comments? Let me just say, they could have not made a better a choice for a narrator - Love Coleen Marlo, ever since I listened to her reading "The Poisoner's Handbook" by Deborah Blum If you enjoy ..let's say anything witches - history, folklore, myth..- if you love this world of magic and stories, you will love this book. I absolutly loved listening to this..finish it in 2 days. loved this book!!! fun and informative! I loved this book. I finished it in 2 days. I would listen to it again!

30 Days a Black Man Audiobook by Bill Steigerwald, Juan Williams - foreword

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Bill Steigerwald) — Tue, 04 Jul 2017 00:07:17 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/547/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: 30 Days a Black Man Subtitle: The Forgotten Story That Exposed the Jim Crow South Author: Bill Steigerwald, Juan Williams - foreword Narrator: Grover Gardner Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 07-04-17 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: In 1948 most white people in the North had no idea how unjust and unequal daily life was for the 10 million African Americans living in the South. But that suddenly changed after Ray Sprigle, a famous white journalist from Pittsburgh, went undercover and lived as a black man in the Jim Crow South. Escorted through the South's parallel black society by John Wesley Dobbs, a historic black civil rights pioneer from Atlanta, Sprigle met with sharecroppers, local black leaders, and families of lynching victims. He visited ramshackle black schools and slept at the homes of prosperous black farmers and doctors. The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reporter's series was syndicated coast to coast in white newspapers and carried into the South only by the Pittsburgh Courier, the country's leading black paper. His vivid descriptions and undisguised outrage at "the iniquitous Jim Crow system" shocked the North, enraged the South, and ignited the first national debate in the media about ending America's system of apartheid. Six years before Brown v. Board of Education, seven before the murder of Emmett Till, and 13 years before John Howard Griffin's similar experiment became the best seller Black Like Me, Sprigle's intrepid journalism blasted into the American consciousness the grim reality of black lives in the South. Members Reviews: No value to be found What would have made 30 Days a Black Man better? The book had nothing. No drama, surprise, action or result. The test had far too many prefaces to what was going to be addressed and little else. What could Bill Steigerwald and Juan Williams - foreword have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you? Not much. This book had so little content that if the time and other references were taken away the pages would be half empty. How could the performance have been better? Not much, it is difficult to present so little. Much like a new reporter on a "no news" day. You didnt love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities? No, if I knew how I would ask for my credit back. First book I have delegated from my download library. Any additional comments? No, it is not worth the effort to comment more about this book except to say I feel cheated.

República Dominicana [The Dominican Republic] Audio Libro por Online Studio Productions

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Online Studio Productions) — Wed, 25 Mar 2015 12:53:24 GMT

Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/547/]]> Título: República Dominicana [The Dominican Republic] Subtitular: Perfil social, político y cultural [Social, Political and Cultural Profile] Autor: Online Studio Productions Narrador: uncredited Formato: Unabridged Duración: 33 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 03-25-15 Editor: Online Studio Productions Calificaciones: 5 de 5 de 4 votos Categorías: History, American Resumen del editor: La reseña de la historia de este país caribeño que Usted no puede perderse. Desde sus pasados remotos, su etapa de larga dominación española y su enorme lucha por la independencia, hasta su vida republicana y moderna. Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish. Opiniones de los miembros: amazing the narrator was very good I really enjoy listen to the book I was very amazed

Enlightened Democracy Audiobook by Tara Ross

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Tara Ross) — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 10:19:53 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/547/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Enlightened Democracy Subtitle: The Case for the Electoral College, 2nd Edition Author: Tara Ross Narrator: Tara Ross Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 06-20-13 Publisher: Colonial Press, L.P. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 22 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: Pick up a newspaper and read about the Electoral College. It is a sure recipe for losing respect for the institution. Media commentators are swift to dismiss the institution as outdated and elitist, an anachronism that should be replaced by a direct popular vote. In recent years, this discontent has found a voice as a well-funded, California-based effort seeks to bypass the constitutional amendment process and effectively eliminate the Electoral College through a series of state laws. Such efforts to eliminate the Electoral College are misguided, and this audiobook tells why. In straightforward language, Enlightened Democracy traces the history of the Electoral College from the Constitutional Convention to the present. This second edition of the book is revised and expanded to include a new section about the National Popular Vote legislative effort. The Electoral College protects our republic and promotes our liberty. Americans should defend their unique presidential election system at all costs. Members Reviews: I love the Electoral College! Would you consider the audio edition of Enlightened Democracy to be better than the print version? I just finished listening to the audio edition of Enlightened Democracy. I loved it. I learned so very much, was informed about so many issues that I was not aware of, and I totally respect the data and facts used to make the various points. What did you like best about this story? The many different approaches the author used to question the validity of each idea, where it might take America in the future, if implemented, and whether a similar idea was ever implemented in our past. Excellent research. What about Tara Rosss performance did you like? I am so very glad she read the book on the audible version. She brings the entire subject to life. Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? I want to buy a copy for everyone, give a copy to every teacher to share with students, and spread it far and wide to help Americans know the facts about the Electoral College and what it means to Americans. Any additional comments? Thank you, Tara, for taking the time to write and read it! An engrossing, conservative view. Would you consider the audio edition of Enlightened Democracy to be better than the print version? No. I think they complement one another nicely. The audio provides an efficient, informative overview; the hard copy, a meaningfully referenced source material. What was the most compelling aspect of this narrative? The compelling arguments for protecting minority values and perspectives, not to be bullied by potentially irrational majority rule. What about Tara Rosss performance did you like? Clear, unhurried, objective, nuanced narration. Very nicely narrated indeed. Whats the most interesting tidbit youve picked up from this book? Gosh. Too many to identify only one. Any additional comments? I tend toward progressiveness. This audio made me rethink my inclination. I am appreciative of the gentle, informed, respectful counterpoise. Great example of why an author shouldn't narrate Fascinating subject and book ruined by the author narrating. She talks way too fast and without the polish of an experienced narrator. If you slow it down to 75% it's tolerable, but then too slow. I wish audible had a a 10% speed reduction available.

Holding Our World Together Audiobook by Brenda J. Child, Colin Calloway

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Brenda J. Child) — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 22:54:21 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/547/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Holding Our World Together Subtitle: Ojibwe Women and the Survival of the Community Author: Brenda J. Child, Colin Calloway Narrator: Alma Cuervo Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 04-10-12 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: In this fascinating work, Associate Professor of American Studies at the University of Minnesota and Red Lake Ojibwe Nation member Brenda J. Child spotlights the remarkable women of the Ojibwe Nation. A stunning look at a seldom explored subject in history, Holding Our World Together shows how American Indian women have profoundly influenced Native American life - from the days of the European fur trade to the present - in activism, community, and beyond. Members Reviews: Thoughtful book, worth a read I first encountered this book while staying with family in the Southwest. But I was raised in Michigan and delighted to read a scholarly account of its native culture. You'll feel good about the read and supporting the author's efforts. Excellent research into the recent past of the Ojibwe women The Objibwe nation is fortunate to have many excellent spokespersons for them who are also teachers and writers. Brenda Child falls into this category and also covers a specific subject (the women of the Objibwe) with thorough research and a very readable book. Five Stars My husband raved about it. Very informative. excellent that's my grandmother on the cover Good read. Very interesting book for people interested in the history of the Ojibwe people and the midwest. I skimmed it and plan to re-read it carefully in the future. Now I want to read some of the other books in Penguin Library of American Indian History.

I Hear My People Singing Audiobook by Kathryn Watterson, Cornel West

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Kathryn Watterson) — Tue, 09 May 2017 21:25:45 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/547/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: I Hear My People Singing Subtitle: Voices of African American Princeton Author: Kathryn Watterson, Cornel West Narrator: Allyson Johnson Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs Language: English Release date: 05-09-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: I Hear My People Singing shines a light on a small but historic black neighborhood at the heart of one of the most elite and internationally renowned Ivy League towns - Princeton, New Jersey. The vivid first-person accounts of more than 50 black residents detail aspects of African American life throughout the 20th century. Their stories show that the roots of Princeton's black community are as deeply intertwined with the town and university as they are with the history of the United States, the legacies of slavery, and the nation's current conversations on race. Based on an oral history collaboration with residents of the Witherspoon-Jackson neighborhood and Princeton undergraduates and their professor, Kathryn Watterson, the book features African American residents' candid views about Jim Crow segregation, the mixed blessings of school integration, World Wars I and II, and civil rights struggles. I Hear My People Singing personalizes the struggles and injustices faced by generations of black Princetonians and highlights their remarkable achievements. Critic Reviews: "An extraordinary and most necessary book, I Hear My People Singing recasts American history as a whole by presenting in their own words the full lives of black Princetonians, lives forged within the utterly everyday Americanness of enslavement, segregation, and insult." (Nell Irvin Painter, author of The History of White People) Members Reviews: Moving and informative Wonderfully engaging narratives on family, community, faith, personal experiences and racism and how they all formed to develop one of the most iconic small cities in the country. It's a wonderful book. A truly wonderful book. I have lived in Princeton for the ... A truly wonderful book. I have lived in Princeton for the past 23 years and this book opened my eyes to all of the black culture that is around me. Well Worth Reading Thoughtfully presented; a model combination of narrative and oral history, this book reveals the undercurrent of racism in a university town and explains how small-town closeness encouraged African-Americans many decades ago. Five Stars Came of age in Princeton. Knew some of these people as well as descendants of others. Compelling read. Would not play The CD was given as a gift and it would not play on recipients CD player

Native American Tribes: The History and Culture of the Mound Builders Audiobook

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Charles River Editors) — Tue, 26 May 2015 06:17:19 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/547/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Native American Tribes: The History and Culture of the Mound Builders Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: James Weippert Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 05-26-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: "There being one of these [mounds] in my neighborhood, I wished to satisfy myself whether any, and which of these opinions [regarding the identity of the Mound Builders] were just. For this purpose I determined to open and examine it thoroughly." (Thomas Jefferson) In the 18th century, when Europeans first came upon the giant mounds and earthworks dotting the North American landscape, they couldn't imagine that the Native Americans they came into contact with were capable of producing such advanced technology and masterful engineering. In fact, when President George Washington sent adventurer and military strategist Rufus Putnam to survey the land at the convergence of the Ohio and Muskingum Rivers in southeastern Ohio for settlement, Putnam reported that he'd discovered an impressive walled earthwork complex near present-day Marietta, which was obviously the breastwork of an ancient fortress built by some long-forgotten ancient civilization. Like others of his time, Putnam couldn't conceive that indigenous Americans had at one time reached an advanced level of cultural and technical sophistication. As detailed by Thomas Jefferson in his 1783 book Notes on the State of Virginia, the future American president began to excavate a mound near Monticello, his Virginia estate, around 1780. He noted, "I determined to open and examine it thoroughly. It was situated on the low grounds of the Rivanna [River], about two miles above its principal fork, and opposite to some hills, on which had been an Indian town. It was of a spheroidical form, of about 40 feet diameter at the base." Members Reviews: A great bedtime book The writing couldn't be more robotic and the narrator couldn't sound less interested in what he was reading

The Johnstown Flood Audiobook by Richard K Fox

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Richard K Fox) — Thu, 30 Nov 2017 00:52:55 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/547/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Johnstown Flood Subtitle: The Disaster Which Eclipsed History Author: Richard K Fox Narrator: Felbrigg Napoleon Herriot Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 11-30-17 Publisher: FNH Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: The Johnstown Flood of 1889 was a disaster of epic proportions. When the dam broke, the ensuing flood destroyed towns, washing away thousands of families and their homes and businesses. Trains were blasted from the tracks and buried, entire towns and the ground beneath them scoured clean and dark pits filled with human bodies. It was a disaster that rocked the world. This narrative was written in the days immediately after the disaster and relates eyewitness accounts and amazing stories of survival as well as detailing the huge disaster relief work in the aftermath.

Breach of Trust Audiobook by Andrew Bacevich

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Andrew Bacevich) — Tue, 10 Sep 2013 13:17:52 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/547/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Breach of Trust Subtitle: How Americans Failed Their Soldiers and Their Country Author: Andrew Bacevich Narrator: Sean Runnette Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 09-10-13 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 82 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: A blistering critique of the gulf between Americas soldiers and the society that sends them off to war, from the best-selling author of The Limits of Power and Washington Rules. The United States has been "at war" for more than a decade. Yet as war has become normalized, a yawning gap has opened between Americas soldiers and the society in whose name they fight. For ordinary citizens, as former secretary of defense Robert Gates has acknowledged, armed conflict has become an "abstraction" and military service "something for other people to do". In Breach of Trust, best-selling author Andrew Bacevich takes stock of the separation between Americans and their military, tracing its origins to the Vietnam era and exploring its pernicious implications: a nation with an abiding appetite for war waged at enormous expense by a standing army demonstrably unable to achieve victory. Among the collateral casualties are values once considered central to democratic practice, including the principle that responsibility for defending the country should rest with its citizens. Citing figures as diverse as the martyr-theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer and the marine-turned-anti-warrior Smedley Butler, Breach of Trust summons Americans to restore that principle. Rather than something for "other people" to do, national defense should become the business of "we the people". Should Americans refuse to shoulder this responsibility, Bacevich warns, the prospect of endless war, waged by a "foreign legion" of professionals and contractor-mercenaries, beckons. So, too, does bankruptcy - moral as well as fiscal. Members Reviews: Volunteer Mil+Disengaged Pop = Perpetual War Baby Andrew Bacevich follows up on the threads he started with 'The Limits of Power' and 'Washington Rules'. In this book he explores how the post-Vietnam transformation of the military from a citizen-soldier force to an all-volunteer force has come with many unintended (but not necessarily unseen) costs. Not the least of which is the expansion of long almost perpetual wars and a limited exposure of the real cost of wars to either the politicians or general population of our country. The last letter I received from my older brother (an Army helicopter pilot who served twice in Iraq and twice in Afghanistan) dealt with the idea of reconstituting the draft. While Bacevich doesn't actually recommend the draft, he does think a conversation about national service and the draft would be useful. We have reached a point where our nation's imperial impulses have grown dangerous, while at the same time, we have relegated the cost to either future generations (the lat two major wars were all fought with debt) and a small cadre of professional warriors (less than 1% of our nation's population). If we have no skin (financial or physical) in the game, we are more likely to allow our leaders to continue to push us into perpetual war. Do You 'Support The Troops'? Really? I've long admired Bacevich since I read his The Limits of Power: The End of American Exceptionalism. Politically speaking, we are almost at opposite poles, but perhaps they are opposite poles of an honest, ethical conversation. Bacevich is a West Point graduate, has been a serving officer and holds a PhD in American Diplomatic History from Princeton University.

The Book That Changed America Audiobook by Randall Fuller

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Randall Fuller) — Tue, 24 Jan 2017 13:56:48 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/547/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Book That Changed America Subtitle: How Darwin's Theory of Evolution Ignited a Nation Author: Randall Fuller Narrator: Stefan Rudnicki Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 01-24-17 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 36 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: The compelling story of the effect of Charles Darwin's book On the Origin of Species on a diverse group of American writers, abolitionists, and social reformers, including Henry David Thoreau and Bronson Alcott, in 1860. In early 1860, a single copy of Charles Darwin's On the Origin of Species was read and discussed by five important American intellectuals who seized on the book's assertion of a common ancestry for all creatures as a powerful argument against slavery. The book first came into the hands of Harvard botanist Asa Gray, who would lead the fight for the theory in America. Gray passed his heavily annotated copy to the child welfare reformer Charles Loring Brace, who saw value in natural selection's premise that mankind was destined to undergo progressive improvement. Brace then introduced the book to three other friends: Franklin Sanborn, a key supporter of the abolitionist John Brown, who grasped that Darwin's depiction of constant struggle and endless competition perfectly described America in 1860, especially the ongoing conflict between pro- and antislavery forces; the philosopher Bronson Alcott, who resisted Darwin's insights as a threat to transcendental idealism; and Henry David Thoreau, who used Darwin's theory to redirect the work he would pursue till the end of his life regarding species migration and the interconnectedness of nature. The Book That Changed America offers a fascinating narrative account of these prominent figures as they grappled over the course of that year with Darwin's dangerous hypotheses. In doing so, it provides new perspectives on America prior to the Civil War, showing how Darwin's ideas become potent ammunition in the debate over slavery and helped advance the cause of abolition by giving it scientific credibility. Critic Reviews: "A must-read for everyone interested in Civil-War-era history." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Oversold This is a incisive study of Darwin's effect on the intellectual and philosophical worlds of Boston and Concord, MA. The discussions of how Darwin affected Thoreau were particularly interesting. The argument, however, that The Origin of Species changed America on the eve of its greatest crisis, one that had been building for at least as long as the country had existed, is simply unsupported. Wonderful story! Leaving the hearer to ones own understanding! A wonderful description of men and women who genuinely love science and knowledge and their struggle to understand the world in which they lived. The narrator has a loud, clear voice that is easy to follow and does very well at divulging the emotions of the characters through his tone which made it fun to listen to. No matter your walk of life, this book is for you!

The Last Lynching Audiobook by Anthony S. Pitch

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Anthony S. Pitch) — Fri, 12 May 2017 11:19:18 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/547/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Last Lynching Subtitle: How a Gruesome Mass Murder Rocked a Small Georgia Town Author: Anthony S. Pitch Narrator: Brad Sanders, Kevin Stillwell Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 05-12-17 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 1 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: Nothing casts a more sinister shadow over our nation's history than the gruesome lynchings that happened between 1882 and 1937, claiming 4,680 victims. Often, in a show of racist violence, the lynchers tortured their victims before murdering them. Most killers were never brought to justice; some were instead celebrated as heroes, their victims' bodies displayed or even cut up and distributed as trophies. Then, in 1946, the dead bodies of two men and two women were found near Moore's Ford Bridge in rural Monroe, Georgia. Their killers were never identified. And although the crime reverberated through the troubled community, the corrupt courts, and eventually the whole world, many details remained unexplored - until now. In The Last Lynching, Anthony S. Pitch reveals the true story behind the last mass lynching in America in unprecedented detail. Drawing on some 10,000 previously classified documents from the FBI and National Archives, Lynched paints an unflinching picture of the lives of the victims, suspects, and eyewitnesses and describes the political, judicial, and socioeconomic conditions that stood in the way of justice. Along the way, The Last Lynching sheds light into a dark corner of American history that no one can afford to ignore. Skyhorse Publishing, as well as our Arcade imprint, are proud to publish a broad range of books for listeners interested in history - books about World War II, the Third Reich, Hitler and his henchmen, the JFK assassination, conspiracies, the American Civil War, the American Revolution, gladiators, Vikings, ancient Rome, medieval times, the old West, and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times best seller or a national best seller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home. Members Reviews: Four Stars Great account of one of the darker events of history Five Stars Thank you. Compelling Story of a Hideous and Historical Crime It is not possible to read this account of a lynching in postwar Georgia without feeling a burning sense of anger with each passing page. On a summer day in 1946 four black people (one of them a decorated WWII vet) were lynched near the Moore's Ford bridge in a small Georgia farming community. The deed aroused strong national attention, particularly drawing the personal attention of President Harry Truman and FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover. The scene shortly was over-run by local and state investigators plus a plethora of FBI agents. You would think such a formidable law response would produce the murderers in short order. But it was not to be. Fear and intimidation of the black community and a general campaign of silence in the white pretty much put the kabosh on meaningful testimony to a grand jury. In the end, no one was convicted of the crime. They got away with it. Today, 70 years after the obscenity, Pitch and others are trying heroically to find missing documents and pursue the case to its final accounting. It will be a long-shot. In the meantime, Pitch's book will remind modern readers that there once existed in America places where a culture of lynching of Afro-Americas was practiced and accepted.

Summary of White Trash by Nancy Isenberg Audiobook by Instaread

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Instaread) — Tue, 27 Sep 2016 07:29:00 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/547/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Summary of White Trash by Nancy Isenberg Subtitle: Includes Analysis Author: Instaread Narrator: Sam Scholl Format: Unabridged Length: 28 mins Language: English Release date: 09-27-16 Publisher: Instaread Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: White Trash by historian Nancy Isenberg is a riveting chronicle of class in America as explored through the role and the plight of the white underclass from the days of colonial settlers to the present. Despite the founders' declaration that "all men are created equal," the reality of life in America has continuously told a different story. With careful research, Isenberg reviews the popular American myth of equality for all and illustrates how poor whites, or "white trash", have traditionally been a much-derided, marginalized part of American society. Class hierarchy traces back to America's earliest history. Contrary to the myth that American colonial settlers were either enterprising businessmen or devout Christians fleeing religious persecution, the majority were actually economically challenged outcasts or social burdens that the English were happy to be rid of. Many were criminals, vagrants, and orphans who then became indentured servants with no landowning rights. Please note: This is key takeaways and analysis of the book and not the original book. Members Reviews: Lower class America "White Trash" by historian Nancy Isenberg is a riveting chronicle of class in America as explored through the role and the plight of the white underclass from the days of colonial settlers to the present. Despite the founders' declaration that "all men are created equal," the reality of life in America has continuously told a different story. With careful research, Isenberg reviews the popular American myth of equality for all and illustrates how poor whites, or "white trash" have traditionally been a much-derided, marginalized part of American society. This Instaread of Isenberg's book condenses the history of the white underclass of America into 11 key takeaways. These insights cover topics such as the racial tensions that fuel white trash, the politics behind the common man image for voters, how land ownership defines Americans, and how government interventions have been met with backlash and opposition. This summary was hard to read because of the depressing message, but in the end I feel like a much better person. I was given a copy of this book to write an honest review. The truth about race and class in America Even though the Declaration of Independence states that âall men are created equal,â the reality is that, for the entire history of our country, poor whites have been maligned and marginalized as much as racial minorities and immigrants. The wealthy classes, aided by the media, have, however, used race and immigrant status to drive wedges between poor whites, âwhite trash,â to keep them from joining forces to threaten the privileged few. LSU professor, Nancy Isenberg, in her book, White Trash, explores 400 years of American history, debunking the myth that being white and working hard is all it takes to be successful. She shows that even those from poor backgrounds who become successful, such as Elvis Presley and Bill Clinton, are still stigmatized by the 1%. Summary of White Trash by Nancy Isenberg from Instaread is a comprehensive analysis of Isenbergâs book, complete with copious references, that is a must-read for anyone who wants to see behind the screen of political rhetoric, especially that of the present day, and shows that the poor and disadvantaged in the U.S.

The Foundation Audiobook by Joel Fleishman

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Joel Fleishman) — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 09:33:41 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/547/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Foundation Subtitle: A Great American Secret: How Private Wealth Is Changing the World Author: Joel Fleishman Narrator: Brett Barry Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 09-19-09 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 11 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: Joel Fleishman knows the sector like few others, and in this groundbreaking book he explains both the history of foundations - with their fledgling beginnings in the era of the robber barons seeking social respectability - through to the present day. This book shows how, why foundations matters, and how the future of foundations can provide a vital spur to the engine of the American, and the world's, economy - if they are properly established and run. Critic Reviews: "Any budding philanthropist who aspires to make a better world...should read Joel Fleishman's wise book." (The Economist) "[Fleishman] has been engaged in a lifelong 'lover's quarrel' with foundations. His book is a form of tough love." (The Wall Street Journal) Members Reviews: Functional for Electronic version This is a great book for grant writers and very well priced for the electronic version. Its easy to search the book to find the chapters. Very pleased with this pruchase. The Foundation Interesting insights to the drivers in not for profit organizations and their funders. A good basis for anyone trying to learn the landscape of this increasingly important side to our culture and corporate reality. Five Stars Very interesting book. I thank you. A MUST HAVE A Good and Must have Book both for the Entrepreneur and the Small Businessman and it helped my Business a Lot. So but now and read today with Confidence. IndianaED Five Stars Good fast explanation of the subject.

This Noble Land Audiobook by James A. Michener

biacuaduc@gmail.com (James A. Michener) — Tue, 04 Aug 2015 10:38:02 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/547/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: This Noble Land Subtitle: My Vision For America Author: James A. Michener Narrator: Arthur Addison Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 08-04-15 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 18 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: In such modern classics as Chesapeake, Centennial, Hawaii, Alaska, and Texas, James A. Michener proved time and again that his understanding of and love for his country was unparalleled. This Noble Land is Michener's most personal statement about America, an examination of the issues that threaten to fragment and undermine the nation - racial conflict, the widening gulf between rich and poor, the decline of education, the inadequacies of our health care system - as well as a thought-provoking prescription for sustaining our "outstanding success". First published shortly before Michener's death, This Noble Land stands as a wake-up call for a troubled era, infused with the wisdom and passion of a lifetime. Critic Reviews: "A book-length essay on the often worrying, often inspiring course of America in the nine decades of Michener's life." (The Washington Post) "Michener is more interested in fixing the problems than in fixing the blame." (The Dallas Morning News) "Michener's are the beach books that, unlike most other beach books, leave you smarter than you were when you started reading. Each delivers the product of all that research, doled out to the reader at just the right rate. You know right away who the bad guys are - the petty ones, the stingy ones. The heroes are generous and energetic and smart and, above all, unprejudiced. The real-life villains in This Noble Land are the people Michener perceives as 'petty, mean and vengeful.'" (St. Louis Post-Dispatch) Members Reviews: A startling realization Any additional comments? Politically Michener and I are opposites. But that doesn't mean This Noble Land doesn't have anything to offer. No matter where you stand politically this book offers things you will both nod and shake your head to. The Democrat and liberal party of Michener's day is quite a bit different than the base party today. What's startling is when Michener lays out the problems of the his day and we can see how these things are still a problem and in many cases have gotten worse. I would like to see where Michener stands on events today. I was in near complete agreement with Michener for most of the book and his warnings are wise and thought-worthy. But especially near the end Michener loses his party blind look at America and goes into a polarized ideological spiel about everything wrong with the Republicans of the 1990s and how only his views should be an acceptable fix. He's right in many ways, but often his take all approach is why parties don't compromise. But this is just the last chapter or so and shouldn't be reflective of the entire book. This Noble Land is a great read, particularly for today's generation of polarized party politics. IF only we all could take such an honest look at America and come together to really fix the problems that plague us.

The Politically Incorrect Guide to the Vietnam War Audiobook by Phillip Jennings

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Phillip Jennings) — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 21:01:51 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/547/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Politically Incorrect Guide to the Vietnam War Author: Phillip Jennings Narrator: Tom Weiner Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 02-23-10 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 85 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: The mainstream media and history books would have you believe that the Vietnam War was tragic and a dismal failure. But Phillip Jennings is here to set the record straight, about one of the bright spots in U.S. military history. In this latest Politically Incorrect Guide, Jennings shatters culturally accepted myths and busts politically incorrect lies that liberal pundits and leftist professors have been telling you for years. The Vietnam War was the most importantand successfulcampaign to defeat Communism. Without the sacrifices made and the courage displayed by our military, the world might be a different place. The Politically Incorrect Guide to the Vietnam War reveals the truth about the battles, players, and policies of one of the most controversial wars in U.S. history. Critic Reviews: Captain Jennings walks us through this tragic struggle, the war America never lost, but wasnt allowed to win, either. (L. Brent Bozell III, President, Media Research Center) Members Reviews: Finally, someone gets it right. Would you consider the audio edition of The Politically Incorrect Guide to the Vietnam War to be better than the print version? Both are fine. What was the most compelling aspect of this narrative? As a veteran from that era, I am acutely aware of the lies and political spin surrounding the war. Few authors would have tackled the topic, understanding the culture of disinformation surrounding it. From what I personally knew, the data presented was far more accurate than the standard fare now available. What does Tom Weiner bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? Understanding and emotion. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? The Tet offensive. Thank You Brother A book that discusses and dispels some of the myths of the Vietnam War. A more reasonable discussion about the strangest and least understood war of our nations history. Not a revisionist rehash of the war like Ken Burns documentary. Exceptional!! This provides some very very interesting facts about the Vietnam war and exposes many of the myths about the war that are popular and believe by so many that were misinformed.

The Starry Wisdom Library Audiobook by Nate Pedersen

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Nate Pedersen) — Wed, 29 Jun 2016 03:49:18 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/547/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Starry Wisdom Library Subtitle: The Catalogue of the Greatest Occult Book Auction of All Time Author: Nate Pedersen Narrator: Scott Carrico Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 06-29-16 Publisher: Nathan Pedersen Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: Scholars and book collectors across the country have long pondered the intended fate of the infamous collection of rare occult books left to rot in the Church of Starry Wisdom in Providence, Rhode Island, after the Starry Wisdom cult dispersed to parts unknown in the late 19th century. The recent shocking discovery of a previously unknown book auction catalogue issued in 1877 offers insight into the myriad mysteries of the cult. Entitled Catalogue of the Occult Library of the Recently Disbanded Church of Starry Wisdom of Providence, Rhode Island, and issued by the notorious Arkham firm Pent & Serenade, the catalogue reveals the long-suspected fact that the church intended to sell its library to finance its removal from Providence. The sale, of course, never materialized, as later events make obvious, but the book auction catalogue informs us of the cult's original intent and leaves for us an enormously valuable and fascinating piece of ephemera detailing the infamous collection of rare occult books in all of its dark and foreboding glory. Furthermore, the book auction catalogue is unique among its contemporaries in that the auction firm Pent & Serenade, recognizing the importance of the exceedingly rare volumes in the cult's possession, commissioned a wide variety of 19th-century scholars to write essays on the histories of the books offered at auction. As such, the catalogue is a uniquely, almost absurdly valuable item for scholars and collectors around the world and is presented here in exacting facsimile by PS Publishing. Members Reviews: If you are into this, you'll totally be into this I'm a gamer, totally lame and proud of it. So for me this book fills that warm little niche I have in my soul for ephemera that compliments canon. It is very complimentary to the Cthulhu Mythos Encyclopedia building on what is already out there and weaving new possibilities into the stories. I listened to it once, went back through laughed at some of the simply diabolically elegant stories presented and immediately purchased it in hard copy. This is obviously a fan-boy review, I'm good with that. I think if you are into this kind of thing then you are totally going to be into this book. So why the four stars in Performance and Story? It's not due to disliking the reader, in fact for all the engineered words, languages, simply fabricated -stuff- he does an amazing job, brava, I simply would have liked just a little more with regard to the auction and hints as to the disposition of the library. A thread to pull.

The Money Men Audiobook by H. W. Brands

biacuaduc@gmail.com (H. W. Brands) — Thu, 19 Oct 2006 20:36:49 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/547/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Money Men Subtitle: Capitalism, Democracy, and the Hundred Years' War over the American Dollar Author: H. W. Brands Narrator: Lloyd James Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 10-19-06 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 129 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: From the first days of the United States, a battle raged over money. On one side were the democrats, who wanted cheap money and feared the concentration of financial interests in the hands of a few. On the other were the capitalists who sought the soundness of a national bank and the profits that came with it. In telling this exciting story, H. W. Brands focuses on five "Money Men": Alexander Hamilton, who championed a national bank; Nicholas Biddle, whose run-in with Andrew Jackson led to the bank's demise; Jay Cooke, who financed the Union in the Civil War; Jay Gould, who tried to corner the gold market; and J. P. Morgan, whose position was so commanding that he bailed out the U.S. Treasury. The Money Men is a riveting narrative, a revealing history of the men who fought over the lifeblood of American commerce and power. Members Reviews: Not clear what this book is really about This book describes a handful of men in the 18th and 19th century who had some influence on American monetary policy. It is neither adequate from a biographical standpoint or from the standpoint of economic history. The scope is vast; a short book like this can't hope to cover two centuries of fiscal policy, but I'm not sure what Alexander Hamilton, Jay Cook, Jay Gould and JP Morgan have in common other than that they all did business in America. I'm not at all certain these were the 5 most significant people in determining 19th century fiscal policy. Books like this are difficult listens because there is no coherent thread to follow. It reads like several shorter pieces the author strung together.

When Women Win Audiobook by Ellen Malcolm, Craig Unger

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Ellen Malcolm) — Tue, 08 Mar 2016 03:50:53 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/547/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: When Women Win Subtitle: EMILY's List and the Rise of Women in American Politics Author: Ellen Malcolm, Craig Unger Narrator: Cassandra Campbell Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 03-08-16 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 19 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: The dramatic inside story of the rise of women in elected office over the past quarter-century, from the pioneering founder of three-million-member EMILY's List - one of the most influential players in today's political landscape In 1985, aware of the near-total absence of women in Congress, Ellen R. Malcolm launched EMILY's List, a powerhouse political organization that seeks to ignite change by getting women elected to office. The rest is riveting history: Between 1986 - when there were only 12 Democratic women in the House and none in the Senate - and now, EMILY's List has helped elect 19 women Senators, 11 governors, and 110 Democratic women to the House. Incorporating exclusive interviews with Hillary Clinton, Nancy Pelosi, Tammy Baldwin, and others, When Women Win delivers stories of some of the toughest political contests of the past three decades, including the historic victory of Barbara Mikulski as the first Democratic woman elected to the Senate in her own right; the defeat of Todd Akin ("legitimate rape") by Claire McCaskill; and Elizabeth Warren's dramatic win over incumbent Massachusetts senator Scott Brown. When Women Win includes Malcolm's own story - the high drama of Anita Hill's sexual harassment testimony against Clarence Thomas and its explosive effects on women's engagement in electoral politics; the long nights spent watching the polls after months of dogged campaigning; the heartbreaking losses and unprecedented victories - but it's also a pause-resisting political saga that may well lead up to the election of the first woman president of the United States. Members Reviews: Outstanding This book was enjoyable and enlightening. To really realize how much work went into the election of females in the U.S. legislature, and how recently it all occurred, really made me grateful and inspired. I would recommend this to all those who are interested in politics and progress. Loved the narration as well. Brilliant historical account of modern politics! The ONLY thing I did not care for was the "sing-song" voice of the narrator. Exceeded expectations in every other way!

Priceless Audiobook by Lloyd Constantine

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Lloyd Constantine) — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 07:41:52 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/547/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Priceless Subtitle: The Case That Brought Down the Visa/MasterCard Bank Cartel Author: Lloyd Constantine Narrator: Alan Robertson Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 01-25-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: "He won't discuss money, but he now accepts Visa: Settlement, $3 billion, taking on MasterCard, Priceless."(The New York Times) Lloyd Constantine began his career in legal services, representing impoverished clients in civil rights and constitutional cases. Decades later, he would make headlines for representing retailers and consumers against a cartel that undermined one of the fundamental tenets of commerce in America: competition. A man who thrives on competition himself, Constantine now gives us the insider's story on the biggest antitrust lawsuit in history - a case that pitted his small firm against financial-industry giants Visa and MasterCard, along with Clifford-Chance, the largest law firm in the world. Combining the real-life legal drama of A Civil Action with the relentless pace of a John Grisham novel, Constantine delivers the definitive account of a case that made history and will be studied for years to come. Beginning in the 1980s, when Visa and MasterCard - whose combined market share topped 95 percent - announced the merger of their debit card networks, Priceless traces the fallout of this catastrophic union, from raised eyebrows among attorney generals to the launch of a major class-action lawsuit. For the five merchants initially represented by Constantine's firm (Wal-Mart, Sears, Circuit City, Safeway, and The Limited), the reality of the situation was clear: Millions of U.S. businesses were being illegally coerced in a scheme that forced excessive fees on merchants every time a customer used a debit card. When a $3.4 billion settlement was reached in 2003, the court estimated that the case would save stores and shoppers up to $87 billion in the first decade alone. A suspense-filled story with a vibrant cast of characters - and a smoking-gun document known as "The Shark" - Priceless travels from corporate backrooms to the courtroom to capture one of America's biggest triumphs in the high-stakes world of antitrust litigation. Editorial Reviews: Alan Robertson's smooth rumble quickly pulls listeners into the complex world of high-stakes litigation as he performs this true story about the biggest antitrust lawsuit in history. Attorney Lloyd Constantine provides an inside account of his battle against financial giants Visa and Mastercard to prove that millions of U.S. businesses were being illegally coerced into paying excessive fees every time a customer used a debit card. Robertson makes subtle changes to his cadence and timbre to heighten the suspense as Constantine navigates tense backroom meetings and hostile courtrooms, and listeners will be enthralled until Constantine brings his case to a close. Members Reviews: Great listen I could not stop If you like books about how business works then you will like this book! The book details the legal case surrounding Visa / Mastercard and their attempt to extend their dominance in charge card products to the emerging debt card technology / market.

Clevenger Gold Audiobook by S.E. Swapp

biacuaduc@gmail.com (S.E. Swapp) — Wed, 05 Oct 2016 13:05:20 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/547/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Clevenger Gold Subtitle: The True Story of Murder and Unfound Treasure Author: S.E. Swapp Narrator: Paul Michael Garcia Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 39 mins Language: English Release date: 10-05-16 Publisher: Deyan Audio Services Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: This is the true story of the Clevenger family from Arizona Territory, and their unfortunate events as they trekked north to Washington Territory. Once the old, cantankerous Sam Clevenger and his wife, Charlotte, hired Frank Willson and John Johnson to help with the move, their fate took a dark turn. These true events were documented by journalists through the 1887 trial and well into the 1900s, and stories have been told of Sam's unfound treasure for nearly 130 years. But this is the first detailed, documented, and vetted account of their bizarre and fascinating tale. Members Reviews: Strange Tale of a Very Mean Man Clevenger Gold was a good enough story, but I found myself just shaking my head about the hatefulness of Sam Clevenger and his unnecessary cruelty . . . which ultimately brought about its own consequences . . . the book was short, but actually could have been told in even less time . . . I love historical fiction . . . but there wasn't quite enough meat on the bones of this one for me . . . the best part was the unexpected ending . . . Great story This is a great story and was told in a very captivating way. Kept my interest from start to finish. I know the locations of this story quite well as I live in AZ. Now I want to go find the treasure. Everyone will enjoy this story and the skill of the author in telling it. Good read for beginner SE Swamp. We live in Southern Utah and know many of the areas referenced in this book. It was fun to hear of towns and people we know. Congrats SE Swapp....a good first book!

Freethinkers Audiobook by Susan Jacoby

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Susan Jacoby) — Fri, 23 Jun 2017 17:06:32 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/547/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Freethinkers Subtitle: A History of American Secularism Author: Susan Jacoby Narrator: Rich Miller Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 06-23-17 Publisher: Pitchstone Publishing Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: At a time when the separation of church and state is under attack as never before, Freethinkers offers a powerful defense of the secularist heritage that gave Americans the first government in the world founded not on the authority of religion but on the bedrock of human reason. In impassioned, elegant prose, celebrated author Susan Jacoby traces more than 200 years of secularist activism, beginning with the fierce debate over the omission of God from the Constitution. Moving from 19th-century abolitionism and suffragism through the 20th century's civil liberties, civil rights, and feminist movements, Freethinkers illuminates the neglected achievements of secularists who, allied with tolerant believers, have led the battle for reform in the past and today. Rich with such iconic figures as Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, Thomas Paine, and the once-famous Robert Green Ingersoll, Freethinkers restores to history the passionate humanists who struggled against those who would undermine the combination of secular government and religious liberty that is the glory of the American system. Critic Reviews: "Jacoby accomplishes her task with clarity, thoroughness, and an engaging passion." (Los Angeles Times Book Review) Members Reviews: Essential history of free thought in America An interesting overview of the free thought movement and key ieaders and instigators. Thomas Paine, Jefferson, Robert Green Ingersoll, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Abraham Lincoln and more. An essential history to better understand how unique and lucky we are to have a secular based government that theoretically serves the interests all creeds, philosophies, religions and disciplines.

The Constitution: The Essential User's Guide Audiobook by Editors of Time magazine

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Editors of Time magazine) — Mon, 19 Aug 2013 11:08:29 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/547/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Constitution: The Essential User's Guide Author: Editors of Time magazine Narrator: Dennis Holland Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 08-19-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: Americans have debated the Constitution since the day it was signed, but rarely in its 223-year history have so many disagreed so fiercely about so much. Everywhere there seems to be debate about the Constitution's meaning and message. The Tea Party, with its almost fanatical focus on the founding document, contends that its primary purpose is to restrain the federal government - but does it really say that? Among scholars, some believe the Constitution should be interpreted exactly as the framers wrote it, while others analyze the text just as closely to find the elasticity they believe the framers had in mind. But how could the founding fathers know about the world today, with DNA, sexting, airplanes, TV, Medicare, computers and Lady Gaga? In this probing and accessible book, Time's editors bring the founding document to life, showing how it was written in a spirit of change and revolution and turbulence. With an introduction by one of America's top jurists, an essay by Time managing editor Richard Stengel (former president of the National Constitution Center), and the full text of the 8,000-word Constitution, annotated to show its most controversial passages and little-known quirks, Time's concise audio volume is an indispensable guide for the well-informed citizen. Members Reviews: Would like simple explanation Would like a simple explanation of each article and amendment to wrap it up and reinforce memory at the end of the book

The Age of Gold Audiobook by H.W. Brands

biacuaduc@gmail.com (H.W. Brands) — Wed, 27 Nov 2002 08:55:45 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/547/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Age of Gold Subtitle: The California Gold Rush and the New American Dream Author: H.W. Brands Narrator: Brian Mancinelli Format: Abridged Length: 6 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 11-27-02 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 43 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: H.W. Brands explores the far-reaching implications of this pivotal point in U.S. history, weaving the politics of the times with gripping stories of both the ordinary and the famous in a colorful, intricate tapestry displaying both the best and the worst of the American character. He recounts the great fortunes won - and lost. And most of all, he reveals the profound effect the Gold Rush had on the way Americans on both coasts viewed their destinies, as the notion of getting rich quickly transformed the traditional Puritan ethic of hard work and the gradual accumulation of wealth. In the aftermath of the Gold Rush, a new American dream was born - the enduring conviction that sudden wealth was within everyone's grasp. A stunning re-creation of one of the most exciting periods of America's past, The Age of Gold is narrative history on a grand scale. Critic Reviews: "A fine, robust telling of one of the greatest adventure stories in history." (David McCullough, author of John Adams) "Fascinating stories that transcend the mundane and take us to new levels of the human experience." (Stephen E. Ambrose, author of Band of Brothers) "Magnificent in its sweep, and not to be missed by fans of American history." (Amazon.com) Members Reviews: Informative. Alarmingly Captivating This is a focused and sweeping history of California that essentially begins with the Gold Rush of 1848. The author uses an abundance of primary sources to present this thesis - that the Gold Rush profoundly changed American and World History. This is a compelling history. The intersection of the lives of so many people, institutions and events is nothing short of astonishing. Sutter, Marshall, Fremont, Stanford, Sherman, Hearst and Hoover - all known in American history - are the foundational characters for this book. What is more interesting is how they influenced and shaped events and how those events would also shape them. This era of reckless and headlong rush would be boom and bane for individuals and the country as a whole. This book fills in many gaps that history has short All in all, this is a great book and great story. It is a little slow in the middle as the author uses first hand diary accounts to vividly paint a word picture of the mind set and essence of the time. But this is necessary and I encourage the reader to stay with it. Must read for California / Western history buffs I've been devouring books in California's Wild West period and this one stands out among the best. It's scope ranges from the Mexican American war until around the rail road connection. Brands gives us both the big picture view of the time period As well as zooms in on specific historical people, both prominent and layman, that gives a well rounded picture of this time in history. Making the book both information heavy but also easily digestible even for people not familiar with this topic. Not only that but he ties it all together with his thesis on how California's Gold Rush changed American society as a whole. Highly recommend for anyone interested in California history or history of the American Wild West. This book is worth it's wieght in Gold. Excellent piece of American history. I enjoyed it thoroughly and learned so much.

The Kissinger Transcripts Audiobook by edited by William Burr

biacuaduc@gmail.com (edited by William Burr) — Thu, 16 Dec 1999 10:35:57 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/547/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Kissinger Transcripts Subtitle: The Top Secret Talks with Beijing and Moscow Author: edited by William Burr Narrator: Theodore Bikel, Richard Gilliland Format: Abridged Length: 9 hrs Language: English Release date: 12-16-99 Publisher: Phoenix Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 33 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: Expand your understanding of one of the most controversial Secretaries of State in U.S. history - Henry Kissinger. These transcripts of Kissinger's conversations, including top-secret talks with Beijing and Moscow, provide an unvarnished record of his brand of high-stakes diplomacy during the Nixon years. From the great triumphs - the opening of China and the success of the Nixon-Brezhnev Moscow summit - to the most dramatic defeats - Watergate and the decline of détente - this is an unparalleled view of some events that shaped the world and rocked the way diplomacy is conducted in the United States. Copyright ©1999 The National Security Archive, All Rights Reserved; Copyright (P)1999 NewStar Media Inc. Members Reviews: distracting fake accent After reading transcripts of Kissinger's 1971 conversations with Zhou En Lai, I was very much looking forward to listening to more extensive excerpts. I found the reader's affected german accent so distracting, however, that I stopped listening to the recording, and returned to reading hardcopy. The material, however, I found to be an invaluable source of insight into the foreign policy of the cold war. I would advise anyone with an interest to listen to the audiobook, especially if they are not inclined to read hardcopy, and don't at all mind listening to annoying fake accents. Insightful and memorable Superb audible recording. Majestic reproduction of some of the most secretive and high stakes diplomacy of recent times. Fascinating and controversial if you know your recent modern history and some of the main protagonists. The real gem is the theatrical reproduction of the voices of Kissinger and others. Doesn't distract only adds to the power of this unique set of transcripts. Form of time travel leaving you with the feeling you're part of Kissinger's entourage. A must listen for young and old. An excellent look into the past. Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? I would for the history. What was one of the most memorable moments of The Kissinger Transcripts? Kissinger's first meeting with Mao himself. What about Theodore Bikel and Richard Gilliland s performance did you like? The excellent accents. Makes things feel more real. If you could give The Kissinger Transcripts a new subtitle, what would it be? The Beijing and Moscow conferences. Any additional comments? None.

George Washington's Farewell Address Audiobook by George Washington

biacuaduc@gmail.com (George Washington) — Thu, 01 May 2014 05:41:50 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/547/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: George Washington's Farewell Address Author: George Washington Narrator: John Greenman Format: Unabridged Length: 50 mins Language: English Release date: 05-01-14 Publisher: Spoken Realms Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: "George Washington's Farewell Address" is a letter written by George Washington to the people of the United States of America. It was Washington's valedictory after 20 years of service to the new nation. It is a classic statement of republicanism, warning Americans of the political dangers they can and must avoid if they are to remain true to their values. Members Reviews: Endearing, Thrilling, Unreliable This is a Federalist partisan pamphlet. Although many of its positions have entered into standard patriotic rhetoric, I wouldn't recommend it for insight into the first four-score-and-seven years of our republic unless it were carefully balanced by readings in Anti-Federalism, States' Rights, and the ideals of voluntary local self-government ... the beliefs that came to be called Jeffersonian Democracy. We need his wisdom now I was amazed reading Washington 's words. It is as if he saw the very dangers of our present political atmosphere. Too bad I waited nearly 70 years to discover it. Perhaps my grandkids will be more familiar with it than the generations that have preceded them. I hope it's not too late for his wisdom to penetrate the masses, though I fear otherwise. He was very happy to have received this book Got this as a gift for my son-in-law who majored in history. He was very happy to have received this book. Great read I read another article recommending that all citizens of the United States read the prophetic words of George Washington. He got it right, and the federal government, especially now, is radically out of balance with the wishes of the people. His warning voice specifically stated that would be the result of progressive politicians mad with power and prestige being elected to high offices. An inspiration and direction in this unsettled time in our countrys history and a warning a d guidepost for the dange This is a warning and alarm of the dangers ahead from a misdirected and egotistic demagogue who inhabits our precious republic.

Smuggler Nation Audiobook by Peter Andreas

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Peter Andreas) — Mon, 03 Feb 2014 07:31:28 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/547/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Smuggler Nation Subtitle: How Illicit Trade Made America Author: Peter Andreas Narrator: Kevin Stillwell Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 02-03-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 19 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: America is a smuggler nation. Our long history of illicit imports has ranged from West Indies molasses and Dutch gunpowder in the 18th century, to British industrial technologies and African slaves in the 19th century, to French condoms and Canadian booze in the early 20th century, to Mexican workers and Colombian cocaine in the modern era. Contraband capitalism, it turns out, has been an integral part of American capitalism. Providing a sweeping narrative history from colonial times to the present, Smuggler Nation is the first book to retell the story of America--and of its engagement with its neighbors and the rest of the world--as a series of highly contentious battles over clandestine commerce. As Peter Andreas demonstrates in this provocative and fascinating account, smuggling has played a pivotal and too often overlooked role in America's birth, westward expansion, and economic development, while anti-smuggling campaigns have dramatically enhanced the federal government's policing powers. The great irony, Andreas tells us, is that a country that was born and grew up through smuggling is today the world's leading anti-smuggling crusader. In tracing America's long and often tortuous relationship with the murky underworld of smuggling, Andreas provides a much-needed antidote to today's hyperbolic depictions of out-of-control borders and growing global crime threats. Urgent calls by politicians and pundits to regain control of the nation's borders suffer from a severe case of historical amnesia, nostalgically implying that they were ever actually under control. This is pure mythology, says Andreas. For better and for worse, America's borders have always been highly porous. Far from being a new and unprecedented danger to America, the illicit underside of globalization is actually an old American tradition. As Andreas shows, it goes back not just decades but centuries. And its impact has been decidedly double-edged, not only subverting U.S. laws but also helping to fuel America's evolution from a remote British colony to the world's pre-eminent superpower. Members Reviews: The Hidden Story of American History Any additional comments? A very solid book about an issue that is often just beneath the surface of American history from the colonial period through today. There are parts of the story that could have been highlighted more, particularly the issues around smuggling on the frontier in 19th century, but this helps tie together a lot of issues. If you've read a lot of American history this will help you connect the dots to among a huge number of issues. It fills a lot of little gaps. Also, I liked that Andreas was careful not to oversell his point. Smuggling has often been important, but, except perhaps for the run up to the American revolution, rarely the most important single issue, and he admits that. However, smuggling has been a constant secondary issue in many historical developments and this book fills a lot of those gaps. Must read for anyone interested in homeland security This is a crucial reading for anyone interested in homeland security, immigration, drug-smuggling and other illicit trade and travel. Everyone at the Department of Homeland Security and everyone on the office of the President should read it as well. I cannot say enough good things bout this book.

Utopia Drive Audiobook by Erik Reece

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Erik Reece) — Tue, 09 Aug 2016 12:31:10 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/547/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Utopia Drive Subtitle: A Road Trip Through America's Most Radical Idea Author: Erik Reece Narrator: James Patrick Cronin Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 08-09-16 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: For Erik Reece, life, at last, was good: He was newly married, gainfully employed, living in a creekside cabin in his beloved Kentucky woods. It sounded, as he describes it, "like a country song with a happy ending". And yet he was still haunted by a sense that the world - or, more specifically, his country - could be better. He couldn't ignore his conviction that in fact the good ol' USA was in the midst of great social, environmental, and political crises. Where did we - here, in the land of Jeffersonian optimism and better tomorrows - go wrong? Rather than despair, Reece turned to those who had dared to imagine radically different futures for America. What followed was a giant road trip and research adventure through the sites of America's utopian communities, both historical and contemporary, known and unknown, successful and catastrophic. What he uncovered was not just a series of lost histories and broken visionaries but also a continuing and vital but hidden idealistic tradition in American intellectual history. Utopia Drive is an important and definitive reconstruction of that tradition. It is also, perhaps, a new framework to help us find a genuinely sustainable way forward. Critic Reviews: "Recommended for readers interested in travel writing, environmentalism, and U.S. history." (Library Journal) Members Reviews: An interesting on the ground survey of Utopian communities past ... An interesting on the ground survey of Utopian communities past and present in the US. The author has a partisan view, at time disarmingly naive, of the various ideologies and "monetary systems" that drove the various communes, but in a certain way it add to the interest in reading about the various Utopia. A more clinical and technical reviews of the ideologies would have been much less entertaining. In addition, the enthusiasm of the author help understand why people would join these movements and why after a while they might leave them. The author's sympathy for the utopian ideologies does not prevent him from being critical of the at time small mindedness of the communes leadership. Intentional Communities anyone interested in thinking about the problems and opportunities of democracy as a political system will find this book both entertaining and instructive. It is a well-written combination of both history and evaluation. Thinking about "the commons", non-growth based economic systems, and what intentional communities may teach us about the practical aspects of democracy is a good starting place, despite the inevitable problems of "scaling up" systems based on "small is beautiful". A Great Read If You Love American History I loved this book. I just listened to Sebastian Junger give a talk on his new book Tribe: On Homecoming and Belonging and I looked for information on intentional communities. I found an excerpt of this book in The Atlantic and I decided to purchase the book after reading the piece. This book is a really enthralling read if you like history. Utopia Drive also got me thinking about economics in ways I never have before. Considering that I have read books on the history of money, that is saying something. This book is very much worth reading if you are interested in American history. Quite a ride! Erik's every stop on this odessy opened vistas into a unique utopian community essence.

The Declaration of Independence (Revolutions Series) Audiobook by Thomas Jefferson, Michael Hardt

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Thomas Jefferson) — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 19:03:50 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/547/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Declaration of Independence (Revolutions Series) Subtitle: Michael Hardt Presents Thomas Jefferson Author: Thomas Jefferson, Michael Hardt Narrator: Eric Myers Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 04-22-11 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: In 1776 Thomas Jefferson, a future president, authored the most explosive document in the history of America: "The Declaration of Independence", formally severing the link between America and the British state. Michael Hardt, co-author of the groundbreaking "Empire and Multitude", examines this and other texts by Jefferson, arguing that his powerful concept of democracy is, seen through contemporary eyes, a biting critique of the current American administration's tyranny. ©2007 Verso (editorial matter), Michael Hardt (P)2011 Audible Ltd Members Reviews: It is as boring as it gets. When you get through with this book, you will not know any more than when you started. Do not waste your money on this book.

The Oklahoma City Bombing Audiobook by Charles River Editors

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Charles River Editors) — Fri, 21 Apr 2017 03:60:33 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/547/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Oklahoma City Bombing Subtitle: The History of the Deadliest Domestic Terrorist Attack in American History Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Scott Clem Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 04-21-17 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 2.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: Two days after Ramzi Yousef's attack on the World Trade Center in 1993, federal agents from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF), the FBI and the Texas National Guard surrounded the Mount Carmel Center compound outside of Waco, Texas. They were there to search the property of the Branch Davidians, a religious cult, due to allegations that cult members were sexually abusing children and had assault weapons. When they began searching, the Branch Davidians, led by David Koresh, fired on them, starting a firefight and a nearly two month long siege of the compound. The siege of the compound ended on April 19, 1993 with the deaths of over 75 cult members, including children, and in the wake of the event there was a lot of soul searching, but in addition to influencing how the government approached potential future conflicts with other groups, Waco's most important legacy was that it enraged people who already had an anti-government bent. As it turned out, the most notable was a young Gulf War veteran named Timothy McVeigh, who came to Waco during the siege and shouted his support for gun rights. After the siege ended, McVeigh was determined to strike back at the federal government. In 1994, McVeigh and an old Army buddy, Michael Fortier, decided they would bomb the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City because several federal agencies had offices inside, including the ATF. With the help of Terry Nichols, McVeigh constructed a bomb out of fertilizer that weighed over two tons and placed it in a rented Ryder truck, the same company Ramzi Yousef had rented a van from. At about 9:00 a.m. on April 19, 1995, the second anniversary of the end of the siege in Waco, McVeigh's bomb exploded with a force so powerful that it registered seismic readings across much of Oklahoma and could be heard 50 miles away. The explosion killed 168 people, including young children in the building's day-care center. McVeigh was captured shortly after the explosion, and he never displayed remorse for his actions. When he later learned about the day-care center, McVeigh called the children "collateral damage". At the time, the bombing was the deadliest terrorist attack on American soil in history, and McVeigh was executed on June 11, 2001, three months before the bombing became the second deadliest terrorist attack on American soil in history. Members Reviews: Don't miss this one! For anyone who were shocked by the bombing this is a must read. I am not fond of the events but this book includes the stories of the people. A must read! Good read I felt the book was well written and had additional information that I had not read elsewhere. The book was concise and may be too brief. Four Stars A very brief but excellent book.

Eliot Ness Audiobook by Douglas Perry

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Douglas Perry) — Thu, 20 Feb 2014 18:02:59 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/547/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Eliot Ness Subtitle: The Rise and Fall of an American Hero Author: Douglas Perry Narrator: Pete Bradbury Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 02-20-14 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 35 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: The true story of Eliot Ness, the legendary lawman who led the Untouchables, took on Al Capone, and saved a citys soul. Eliot Ness is famous for leading the Untouchables against the notorious mobster Al Capone. But it turns out that the legendary Prohibition Bureau squads daring raids were only the beginning. Nesss true legacy reaches far beyond Big Al and Chicago. Eliot Ness follows the lawman through his days in Chicago and into his forgotten second act. As the public safety director of Cleveland, he achieved his greatest success: Purging the city of corruption so deep that the mob and the police were often one and the same. And it was here, too, that he faced one of his greatest challenges: A brutal, serial killer known as the Torso Murderer, who terrorized the city for years. Eliot Ness presents the first complete picture of the real Eliot Ness. Both fearless and shockingly shy, he inspired courage and loyalty in men twice his age, forged law-enforcement innovations that are still with us today, and earned acclaim and scandal from both his professional and personal lives. Through it all, he believed unwaveringly in the integrity of law and the basic goodness of his fellow Americans. Members Reviews: Great read. If you could sum up Eliot Ness in three words, what would they be? Concise, illuminating, captivating. What other book might you compare Eliot Ness to and why? In Cold Blood, as both are well researched and written, and cover fascinating real characters. Which character as performed by Pete Bradbury was your favorite? Ness, of course. Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? My strongest reaction was the deep admiration I gained for Ness, a flawed but sincere hero. Any additional comments? I liked this book so much that I plan to reread it soon. DRY..... Boring and goes no where. Reader is terrible. Hard to understand! This book will put you to sleep. Too long and boring! What did you like best about Eliot Ness? What did you like least? It's hard to tell...too many details to even know what he's all about. The narrator was least likable. What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting? Setting wire taps. The many details that weren't necessary. How could the performance have been better? Another narrator. He brought nothing at all to this book. No change in characters, hardly a change in voice at all. Could you see Eliot Ness being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be? Think it has been many times. Any additional comments? I tried so hard to like this book. I was very interested in Ness, but this book just wasn't it for me. With a different narrator it may have been a whole different experience. Learned about Elliot Ness Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not? Sure. There a few times I got a little bored, but overall I am glad I read it. I am from Cleveland so the parts of the book about his time in Cleveland were pretty interesting.

'They Have Killed Papa Dead!' Audiobook by Anthony S. Pitch

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Anthony S. Pitch) — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 23:38:30 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/547/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: 'They Have Killed Papa Dead!' Subtitle: The Road to Ford's Theatre, Abraham Lincoln's Murder, and the Rage for Vengeance Author: Anthony S. Pitch Narrator: Milton Bagby Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 10-03-11 Publisher: steerforth press l.l.c. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 51 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: The assassination of Abraham Lincoln is a central drama of the American experience. Its impact is felt to this day, and the basic story is known to all. Anthony Pitch's thrilling account of the Lincoln conspiracy and its aftermath transcends the mere facts of that awful night during which dashing actor John Wilkes Booth shot Lincoln in the head and would-be assassin Lewis Payne butchered Secretary of State William Seward in the bed of his own home. "They Have Killed Papa Dead!" transports the listener to one of the most breathtaking moments in history, and reveals much that is new about the stories, passions, and times of those who shaped this great tragedy. Virtually every word of Anthony Pitch's account is based on primary source material: new quotes from previously unpublished diaries, letters and journals - authentic, contemporary voices writing with freshness and clarity as eyewitnesses or intimate participants, providing new images, a new vision, and new understanding of one of America's defining moments. With an unwavering fidelity to historical accuracy, Pitch provides new confirmation of threats against the president-elect's life as he traveled to Washington by train for his first inauguration, and a vivid personal account of John Wilkes Booth being physically restrained from approaching Lincoln at his second inauguration. Perhaps most chillingly, new details come to light about conditions in the special prison where the civilian conspirators accused of participating in the Lincoln assassination endured tortuous conditions in extreme isolation and deprivation, hooded and shackled, before and even during their military trial. Pitch masterfully synthesizes the findings of his prodigious research into a tight, gripping narrative that adds important new insights to our national story. Critic Reviews: "No reader will come away unmoved, even at this distance, by anguish about the event. The author elicits our feelings for even the plotters in captivity and on the scaffold. A real page-turner about real history." (Publishers Weekly) "Pitch has come up with the best title of the year, taken from Tad Lincoln's piteous cries upon learning of his father's assassination by John Wilkes Booth. This is an intense, vivid and moving portrayal of a family (and a country) brutally deprived of its leader." (Chicago Tribune) "The next best thing to being there is reading Anthony Pitch's They Have Killed Papa Dead!': The Road to Fords Theatre, Abraham Lincolns Murder, and the Rage for Vengeance. He writes about the desperate efforts to protect the president, who was always in danger, plus the devastating grief and cruel injustice that came after Lincolns death." (Christian Science Monitor) Members Reviews: Wonderful A wonderful book about the Lincoln assassination - meticulously researched, beautifully written, compellingly read by Milton Bagby.

Of Paradise and Power Audiobook by Robert Kagan

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Robert Kagan) — Fri, 10 Oct 2003 16:36:46 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/547/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Of Paradise and Power Subtitle: America and Europe in the New World Order Author: Robert Kagan Narrator: Robertson Dean Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 10-10-03 Publisher: Books on Tape Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 71 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: When historians want to find out about the ideas that motivated American foreign policy in the early years of the twenty-first century, they would do well to read this book. Robert Kagan has formally set out a case for unilateralism on the part of the United States, as opposed to the multilateralism now characteristic of Europe. The U.S. is now quicker to use military force, less patient with diplomacy, and more willing to coerce or bribe other nations to achieve a desired result. By contrast, European nations are trying to work together, preserving the ties of diplomacy, cooperation, long-term problem solving, and international law, all of which are signs of weakness. Kagan believes that the United States can disregard a weak Europe, and have a free hand in pursuing its global interests. ©2003 Robert Kagan; (P)Books on Tape, Inc.; Published in Arrangement with Random House Audio Publishing Group, A Division of Random House, Inc. Critic Reviews: "The most controversial big-think essay of the season." (U.S. News and World Report) "This book deserves to be read by all conscientious citizens." (Booklist) Members Reviews: Quick and pithy listen This is an excellent synopsis of the high-level differences between modern European and American foreign policy. Kagan deftly weaves his premise that America and Europe are diverging in their interests, and not necessarily to their mutual detriment. While written from an American (and conservative) perspective, I found it to be fairly well unbiased and non-partisan for all ideologues to enjoy. Kagan also does an excellent job of making his case in a short space, where lesser authors would take much longer. Very Well Done As I listened, throuroghly enjoying Kagan's insights, thoughts and at times, wit, I kept waiting for the other shoe to drop -- the political statement that would show a bias or would ruin an otherwise very good analysis of current trans-atlantic politics. It never came. It is a fully enjoyable evaluation of the past and potential future. I highly recommend it. Of Paridise and Power Fantastic book well worth your time Theme and variations Kaplans theme was repeated with multiple variations. There is a fair amount of material to consider and the theme deserves repeating in order to take hold. At first it might be dismissed or rejected, but upon deeper consideration bears significant merit. It changed my thinking about many aspects related to Europe. It also provides an answer to many questions that are puzzling about Europe and the US. Thought-Provoking Much has been made of Kagan's neo-con credentials and some of that comes through in this book. But "Paradise and Power" is a thought-provoking read for Americans and Europeans of all political stripes. It helps to put some notions --chiefly about the divergence between US and European strategic visions-- into place. In the final pages, Kagan does offer some apologetics for right-wing American policies that might grate on more progressive sensibilities, but overall the book is unique and important and well worth a read.

Finding Oprah's Roots Audiobook by Henry Louis Gates

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Henry Louis Gates) — Fri, 09 Mar 2007 02:21:09 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/547/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Finding Oprah's Roots Subtitle: Finding Your Own Author: Henry Louis Gates Narrator: Dominic Hoffman Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 03-09-07 Publisher: Books on Tape Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: For Oprah, the path back to the past was emotion-filled and profoundly illuminating, connecting the narrative of her family to the larger American narrative and "anchoring" her in a way not previously possible. For the listener, Finding Oprah's Roots offers the possibility of an equally rewarding experience. Critic Reviews: "This book is every bit as engaging as the [PBS] documentaries and offers helpful resources" (Booklist) Members Reviews: We all have roots. Upon reflection, it is easy to understand why this book was written about Oprah -- everyone knows her. If someone wrote a book on, say, my roots, I'm sure it wouldn't go very far. But what used to make Oprah interesting now makes her ordinary. She's just another rich person who has traded the God she so loved for the "spiritual," read: money. It's sad really, because what an opportunity she was given. Dr. Gates, the author, is wonderful, and I can't get enough of him. A smart, compassionate, fair man and I wish him much success with this, and other, titles. Entertaining and informative - a rare combination Where does Finding Oprah's Roots rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? It is difficult to compare - certainly not fiction - not complete history; in a class by itself. What other book might you compare Finding Oprah's Roots to and why? I have not seen a comparable book regarding genealogy Which character as performed by Dominic Hoffman was your favorite? n/a Whats the most interesting tidbit youve picked up from this book? The research information was helpful to me.

The Wandering Gene and the Indian Princess Audiobook by Jeff Wheelwright

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jeff Wheelwright) — Thu, 08 Aug 2013 02:08:56 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/547/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Wandering Gene and the Indian Princess Subtitle: Race, Religion, and DNA Author: Jeff Wheelwright Narrator: Eve Bianco Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 08-08-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 26 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: A brilliant and emotionally resonant exploration of science and family history. A vibrant young Hispano woman, Shonnie Medina, inherits a breast-cancer mutation known as BRCA1.185delAG. It is a genetic variant characteristic of Jews. The Medinas knew they were descended from Native Americans and Spanish Catholics, but they did not know that they had Jewish ancestry as well. The mutation most likely sprang from Sephardic Jews hounded by the Spanish Inquisition. The discovery of the gene leads to a fascinating investigation of cultural history and modern genetics by Dr. Harry Ostrer and other experts on the DNA of Jewish populations. Set in the isolated San Luis Valley of Colorado, this beautiful and harrowing book tells of the Medina familys 500-year passage from medieval Spain to the American Southwest and of their surprising conversion from Catholicism to the Jehovahs Witnesses in the 1980s. Rejecting conventional therapies in her struggle against cancer, Shonnie Medina died in 1999. Her life embodies a story that could change the way we think about race and faith. Members Reviews: The Wandering story... Jeff Wheelwright covers a lot of ground here - from the Hispano communities in NE New Mexico to Ashkenazi Jewish history - modern and ancient. He zeros in on the story of the life and death of Shonnie Medina and segues gracefully into larger story of the history of genetic testing and the rather bitter sounding debate among New Mexico's anthropologists about whether a form of covert Judaism was practiced there by settlers arrived from Mexico. And more. If all of this sounds chaotic, it isn't. It's the skillful handing of the backstory a reader needs to understand how a 28 year-old Jehovah's Witness in New Mexico died from a mutation in the DNA of a Semitic woman about twenty-four hundred years ago, how the mutation traveled and what can (or can't) be done by and for those carrying it. The book was fascinating. Recommend. Intersection of DNA, History & Human Interest This is a fascinating journalistic account of how the deadly, and usually rare BRCA gene occurs among populations who don't know they have Jewish ancestry. The story is told unflinchingly, with numerous digressions into history, science, and religious belief that add dimension and context. It is also (unwittingly) a pretty chilling indictment of the poor quality of our science education in K-12, and the consequences that can have on insular or marginalized populations. Although the author attributes the failure of the young woman to seek any conventional treatment for her disease to stubbornness and religious conviction, the major underpinning is a lack of adequate science education. The narrator gets mixed reviews from me. While her voice was wonderful, her many mispronunciations of Spanish and Indian words and names was distracting. Overall, the book was well worth the credit! Not really true about the people of the Valley We are from this area and it's hard to believe what was said about the people who live there. Not everyone is ignorant as the family in this story.

Seven Events That Made America America Audiobook by Larry Schweikart

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Larry Schweikart) — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 16:38:38 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/547/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Seven Events That Made America America Subtitle: And Proved That the Founding Fathers Were Right All Along Author: Larry Schweikart Narrator: Peter Berkrot Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 06-01-10 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 192 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: Every schoolchild is taught the great turning points in American history, such as Gettysburg, Pearl Harbor, the Kennedy assassination, and 9/11. But other, equally significant events have altered our destiny without being understood - or even widely noticed. Acclaimed conservative historian Larry Schweikart now takes an in-depth look at seven such episodes and reveals the profound ways they have shaped America. He also asks listeners to reconsider them not just in terms of what happened but in light of the Founding Fathers' vision for our nation. What would Washington, Jefferson, or Madison have said about these events? In the same accessible style of his previous best sellers - A Patriot's History of the United States and 48 Liberal Lies About American History - Professor Schweikart doesn't merely recount our history; he forces us to rethink what makes our country great. He shows how individual liberty, private enterprise, and small government helped build a free and prosperous nation. Conversely, whenever these values have been threatened by big government, oppressive taxes, and special interests, we lose sight of the principles that made us strong. You'll be surprised to learn how these events spurred sweeping changes that still affect us today. For instance: In this time of national uncertainty, it has never been more important for Americans to understand what has shaped our national destiny. This provocative book will enlighten anyone looking for clarity about our past and inspiration for our future. Critic Reviews: "A welcome, refreshing, and solid contribution to relearning what we have forgotten and remembering why this nation is good and worth defending." (National Review) Members Reviews: WOW!! an eye opener This is a great book! it shows how there has been a subtle domino effect thought out American history. All those little events lead us to where we are now. This is an interesting and entertaining eye opener. I like the fact that the author did not lean left or right. The the guy who said this book had a right wing slant; all I can say is this is the first time I heard it explained that Reagan screwed up, and that screw up lead to 9-11 A Reader's Digest of unrevionist American History Would you listen to Seven Events That Made America America again? Why? These are events that are key to understanding where we are, how we got here and how terribly easy it would be to lose what we consider to be the most valuable aspect of our ability to create the lives we want for our families. What was the most compelling aspect of this narrative? The clear defining of the reality that what we now have is an absolute abnormality in the experience of humans. 2-5% of human kind have had the freedom we have had and that only in the last couple of centuries - but we seem to somehow think this is the norm.

Fatal North Audiobook by Bruce Henderson

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Bruce Henderson) — Tue, 23 Aug 2016 20:36:02 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/547/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Fatal North Subtitle: Murder and Survival on the First North Pole Expedition Author: Bruce Henderson Narrator: John Pruden Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 08-23-16 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 23 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: It began as President Ulysses S. Grant's bid for international glory after the Civil War - America's first attempt to reach the North Pole. It ended with Captain Charles Hall's death under suspicious circumstances, dissension among sailors, scientists, and explorers, and the ship's evacuation and eventual sinking. Then came a brutal struggle for survival by 33 men, women, and children stranded on the polar ice. When news of the disastrous expedition and accusations of murder reached Washington, D.C., it led to a nationwide scandal, an official investigation, and a government cover-up. The mystery of the captain's death remained unsolved for nearly 100 years. But when Charles Hall's frozen grave in northern Greenland was opened, forensic scientists were finally able to reach a shocking conclusion. Now, telling the complete story for the first time, best-selling author Bruce Henderson has researched original transcripts of the US Navy inquests, personal papers of Captain Hall, autopsy and forensic reports relating to the century-old crime, the ship's original log, and personal journals kept by crewmen to bring to life one of the most mysterious tragedies of American exploration. Critic Reviews: "Fans of adventure writing will appreciate this fine book." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: An average reader says 10 I'm an average senior reader and I enjoyed this book tremendously. The reasons being that it is a work of non-fiction, it is well written and it is a story about 19 men, women and children that overcame unheard of odds to survive. This type of story comes in very handy whenever young people complain about how hard their lives are today. Telling them what other children have survived gives them a reference point for their own lives. The reader was exceptional for the fact that he didn't try to act every part. I have suffered through audible books where I cannot understand what is being said because of accents or pronouncements of foreign words that are unintelligible. This book was a joy to listen to. buen libro buen libro te lleva directo al frio artico y te deja pensando en todo lo q tenwmos

American Reckoning Audiobook by Christian G. Appy

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Christian G. Appy) — Tue, 17 Feb 2015 00:13:60 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/547/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: American Reckoning Subtitle: The Vietnam War and Our National Identity Author: Christian G. Appy Narrator: Sean Runnette Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 02-17-15 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 18 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: How did the Vietnam War change the way we think of ourselves as a people and a nation? Christian G. Appy now examines the relationship between the war's realities and myths and its impact on our national identity, conscience, pride, shame, popular culture, and postwar foreign policy. Drawing on a vast variety of sources - from movies, songs, and novels to official documents, media coverage, and contemporary commentary - Appy offers an original interpretation of the war and its far-reaching consequences. Authoritative, insightful, sometimes surprising, and controversial, American Reckoning is a fascinating mix of political and cultural reporting that offers a completely fresh account of the meaning of the Vietnam War. Critic Reviews: "This current book, isn't a history of the war but of its impact on America's identity, policies, and popular culture, drawing on a blend of materials from song and film to fiction and official documents." (Library Journal) Members Reviews: New information on a topic I thought I was well-versed on Even though I lived through the Vietnam War as a potential draftee, this book presented some interesting new information. There was a slant toward an anti-war angle, but it never felt totally one-sided. Good solid history. The best single volume history of America's disaster in Vietnam The best single volume history of America's disaster in Vietnam. It fully and completely documents the mistakes made by the federal governments of the time. Especially important are the ways the truth about the war was hidden from the American people which resulted in the loss of trust the federal government that has continued to this day. Please note that this is not a military history but a history of federal government actions and their consequences. This book is brilliantly written. It discusses the realities of our involvement ... This book is brilliantly written. It discusses the realities of our involvement in Vietnam. It's highly recommended to anyone interested in this topic. I've read many books on Vietnam and this one is in my top 5 Nails it. Appy's book is an excellent analysis of the Vietnam war. In addition, he deals with the many policy ramifications that have resulted. Ironically, instead of backing away from interventionism, the U.S. has opted for an even bigger war machine and aggressive global presence. Americans really need to be more aware of their government's foreign policy if they hope to understand why the world reacts to us so strongly. Good read. It got a little biased in the ... Good read. It got a little biased in the last couple chapters but overall the book offered an important perspective.

Landmark Decisions of the Supreme Court: Select Opinions of Chief Justice John Marshall Audiobook

biacuaduc@gmail.com (United States Supreme Court) — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 04:37:24 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/547/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Landmark Decisions of the Supreme Court: Select Opinions of Chief Justice John Marshall Author: United States Supreme Court Narrator: Christopher Lee Philips Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 01-09-13 Publisher: Open Book Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: Landmark Decisions of the Supreme Court: Select Opinions of Chief Justice John Marshallcontains a fully narrated audio edition of five historic decisions written by Chief Justice John Marshall, including Marbury v. Madison, Fletcher v. Peck, Dartmouth College v. Woodward, McCulloch v. Maryland, and Cohens v. Virginia. The text for this audio edition is derived from the United States Reports, published by the United States Government Printing Office. Listeners please note: While every effort has been made to assure the accuracy of this audio edition, it should not be considered authoritative, nor should it be cited in legal proceedings. Only the printed, bound volumes of the United States Reports, published by the United States Government Printing Office, contain the full, final, and official record of the Supreme Court of the United States.

Conspiracy Fact: Human Experimentation in the United States Audiobook by Kate Marcello

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Kate Marcello) — Mon, 04 Jan 2016 01:09:56 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/547/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Conspiracy Fact: Human Experimentation in the United States Subtitle: Conspiracy Facts Declassified, Book 1 Author: Kate Marcello Narrator: Valerie Gilbert Format: Unabridged Length: 50 mins Language: English Release date: 01-04-16 Publisher: ProWebWriter.com Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: Did you know that American history is peppered with cases of human experimentation? Could you in your wildest dreams imagine that it was happening through the mid-1970s? That is in most of our lifetimes! I wish I could tell you that it's a load of crap, but the fact is...it's true. Supported by dozens of declassified documents and publications, horrible human testing can be corroborated throughout our history. Conspiracy Fact: Human Experimentation in the United States introduces you to a number of appalling cases involving the most vulnerable members of society. The book documents a handful of cases taking place between the 1840s and 1970s. That's right, for over a century, these atrocities were regularly happening. This is just the tip of the iceberg. You will discover the names of doctors who performed tests on United States citizens without their knowledge or consent. You will hear about cases of the poor, minorities, pregnant women, and infants - even military personnel were not safe from their probes and needles. That's not all; there's an addendum and a wealth of sources where the information was found. This is the first book in a series called Conspiracy Facts Declassified that will take an in-depth look at our world and attempt to decode fact from fiction. Members Reviews: Too much speculation It would have been better if it stuck with the historical facts and didnt try to use them to try (and fail) to support current conspiracy theory. The facts are interesting. The rest is annoying.

Big, Hot, Cheap, and Right Audiobook by Erica Grieder

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Erica Grieder) — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 04:04:19 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/547/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Big, Hot, Cheap, and Right Subtitle: What America Can Learn from the Strange Genius of Texas Author: Erica Grieder Narrator: Bernadette Dunne Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 04-23-13 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 38 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: Texas may well be Americas most controversial state. Evangelicals dominate the halls of power, millions of its people live in poverty, and its death row is the busiest in the country. Skeptical outsiders have found much to be offended by in the states politics and attitude, and yet, according to journalist and Texan Erica Grieder, the United States has a great deal to learn from Texas. InBig, Hot, Cheap, and Right, Grieder traces the political history of a state that was always larger than life. From its rowdy beginnings, Texas has combined a long-standing suspicion of government intrusion with a passion for business. Looking to the present, Grieder assesses the unique mix of policies on issues like immigration, debt, taxes, regulation, and energy, which together have sparked a bona fide Texas miracle of job growth. While acknowledging that it still has plenty of 21st-century problems to face, she finds in Texas a model of governance whose power has been drastically underestimated. Her book is a fascinating exploration of Americas underrated powerhouse. Critic Reviews: Thirty years from now theres a good chance that most of America will look like Texas and somehow, improbably, using some strange dark prose magic, Erica Grieder has managed to convince me that might actually not be so bad. Written with verve and nuance, this is a fascinating, provocative read. If there were a book like this for each state Id read every one.Chris Hayes, MSNBC host and author ofTwilight of the Elites Texas isnt the uninhabitable right-wing bully East Coast howlers imagine and its not the open range paradise described by free-market myth-makers. Erica Grieder describes the state as it isa place shaped (and misshapen) by its past and by the entirely human characters who live there. She is a sure-footed guide, pointing out what is to be admired and warning when we had best watch our step.Bill Bishop, coauthor ofThe Big Sort: Why the Clustering of Like-Minded America Is Tearing Us Apart Journalist Grieder (a senior editor atTexas Monthlyand former Southwest correspondent for theEconomist) pens a primer on Texas that is serious and lighthearted in turnAnyone curious about or proud of Texas will find something of interest, as will readers of current politics.Publishers Weekly Members Reviews: Enjoyed presentation... Excellent to be partially informed... From Left of Center perspective... I mean that genuinely. Now on to complete the picture. Loved this book! What did you love best about Big, Hot, Cheap, and Right? I moved to Texas just in the last year and this book gave me a fantastic overview of the state, its politics, economics and unique sensibilities. The book also offers fascinating historical context that amplified my understanding of contemporary issues.

Detroit Audiobook by Scott Martelle

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Scott Martelle) — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 20:33:48 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/547/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Detroit Subtitle: A Biography Author: Scott Martelle Narrator: William Hughes Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 04-01-12 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 59 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: When we think of Detroit, we think first of the auto industry and its slow, painful decline, then maybe the sounds of Motown, or the long line of professional sports successes. But economies are made up of people, and the effect of the economic downfall of Detroit is one of the most compelling stories in America. Detroit: A Biography by journalist and author Scott Martelle is about a city that rose because of the most American of traits - innovation, entrepreneurship, and an inspiring perseverance. Its about the object lessons learned from the citys collapse, and, most prosaically, its about what happens when a nation turns its back on its own citizens. The story of Detroit encompasses compelling human dimensions, from the hope it once posed for blacks fleeing slavery in the early 1800s and then rural Southern poverty in the 1920s, to the American Dream it represented for waves of European immigrants eager to work in factories bearing the names Ford, Chrysler, and Chevrolet. Martelle clearly encapsulates an entire city, past and present, through the lives of generations of individual citizens. The tragic story truly is a biography, for the city is nothing without its people. Scott Martelle is a former Los Angeles Times staff writer and author of three books of nonfiction. He has covered three presidential campaigns as well as postwar reporting from Kosovo. He is the cofounder of the Journalism Shop, a book critic, and an active blogger. He lives with his wife and children in California. Critic Reviews: FormerDetroit Newsreporter Martelle vividly recounts the rise and downfall of a once-great cityAn informative albeit depressing glimpse of the workings of a once-great city that is now a shell of its former self. (Publishers Weekly) Blood Passionis the definitive account of a major landmark in the American struggle for social justice. And the way Scott Martelle tells the story is splendid proof that history can both be written as vividly as a novel and also be documented with scrupulous care. (Adam Hochschild,New York Timesbest-selling author onBlood Passion) Martelles excellent book captures [the Ludlow Massacre] with a journalists flair for narrative and a historians penchant for making the necessary inferences where they belong: on the page for all to see. (San Francisco Chronicle) Members Reviews: ...And I'm from Lansing! Good book! Having grown up in Michigan, it was interesting to hear the history behind the city of Detroit. With the turmoil surrounding Detroit, it's debt, the crime, the flocks who've left and the hope from those that choose to stay, it was sad to hear how great the Motor City once was. Having grown up in Lansing, Michigan history is always something I want to read. Throughout the entire book I found myself trying to picture what it must have been like in the 20's and 30's. Those days are long gone and it may be a long time if ever before Detroit will be as respected as it once was. Sad to see. I listened to this book twice, each time finding myself captivated. I'll probably try and buy the hard copy for my shelf. A Native Detroiter What did you love best about Detroit? I learned a lot more about the politics that were going on when I was a child What didnt you like about William Hughess performance? The names of local places and streets are frequently mispronounced. The pronunciation of a major street in Detroit, Gratiot was almost unrecognizable.

Mightier than the Sword Audiobook by David S. Reynolds

biacuaduc@gmail.com (David S. Reynolds) — Tue, 09 Jul 2013 19:51:02 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/547/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Mightier than the Sword Subtitle: Uncle Tom's Cabin and the Battle for America Author: David S. Reynolds Narrator: Daniel May Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 07-09-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: In this wide-ranging, brilliantly researched work, David S. Reynolds traces the factors that made Uncle Toms Cabin the most influential novel ever written by an American. Upon its 1852 publication, the novels vivid depiction of slavery polarized its American readership, ultimately widening the rift that led to the Civil War. Reynolds also charts the novels afterlife - including its adaptation into plays, films, and consumer goods - revealing its lasting impact on American entertainment, advertising, and race relations. Critic Reviews: "Fascinating... [A] lively and perceptive cultural history." (Annette Gordon-Reed, The New Yorker) Members Reviews: Great Overview of "Uncle Tom's" Impact and Legacy I thought "Mightier Than the Sword" was an excellent overview of the impact and legacy of "Uncle Tom's Cabin." It offers interesting biographical background about Harriet Beecher Stowe and her motivations for writing the novel. It sets "Uncle Tom's Cabin" in the context of other anti-slavery literature and describes the immediate impact it had on the escalating debate over slavery. It shows what an incredible publishing phenomenon it was and how it became universally familiar to all Americans through hundreds of stage and music hall productions and, later, films. I found most interesting the author's discussion of how the story became trivialized and caricatured over the decades, including how the essentially noble Uncle Tom has morphed into a symbol of weakness and accommodation. There is a lot of interesting information about Stowe, her book, racial attitudes, the entertainment industry and much more in this book, all presented in a clear, well-organized way. It's a thoughtful read, packed with information. It's also inspired me to reread "Uncle Tom's Cabin" and to reassess it in the light of what I've learned from this study. Breathtaking The breadth and scope of this book on Uncle Tom's Cabin by David S. Reynolds is breathtaking. Reynolds does a great job of placing Harriet Beecher Stowe's book in historical and cultural context. I was very taken with the author's ability to show the impact and influence of Stowe's book on its times and far into the future. He shows that it still has impact in the 21st Century. The book is not long, but it is very well researched. Indeed, the quality of the research is impressive. It is a must read for anyone wanting to gain insight into race relations in this country. I like the history detailing events and persons I like the history detailing events and persons. Example, when the author spoke of a character he gave enough history to make the character understood in the context of the event or time or point being made Mightier than the Sword Fascinating book. I had to go back and read Uncle Tom's cabin again after reading this. How quickly we forget how the course of history is changed, sparked by a specific event. This book will make you think! I love the way the author demonstrates the role the church played leading up to the Civil War - a fair portrayal with its failures but also its successes, allowing true "love your neighbor" faith in Jesus to shine through. Two Stars Too confusing

Sex and the Founding Fathers Audiobook by Thomas A. Foster

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Thomas A. Foster) — Thu, 17 Apr 2014 18:37:32 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/547/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sex and the Founding Fathers Subtitle: Sexuality Studies Author: Thomas A. Foster Narrator: Todd Curless Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 04-17-14 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Ratings: 2.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: Biographers, journalists, and satirists have long used the subject of sex to define the masculine character and political authority of America's Founding Fathers. Tracing these commentaries on the Revolutionary Era's major political figures in Sex and the Founding Fathers, Thomas Foster shows how continual attempts to reveal the true character of these men instead exposes much more about Americans and American culture than about the Founders themselves. Sex and the Founding Fathers examines the remarkable and varied assessments of the intimate lives of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Alexander Hamilton, and Gouverneur Morris from their own time to ours. Interpretations can change radically; consider how Jefferson has been variously idealized as a chaste widower, condemned as a child molester, and recently celebrated as a multicultural hero. Foster considers the public and private images of these generally romanticized leaders to show how each generation uses them to reshape and reinforce American civic and national identity. Critic Reviews: "In this concise, engaging book, Foster explores the intimate lives of six Founding Fathers, and, more importantly, the way their sex lives have been presented and analyzed over the years... Foster ably reveals that sex has always factored into national identity and that the Founders were flesh-and-blood men, unable to support idealistic American standards of morality." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: C+ read Book is somewhat superficial. But worth the time if you have nothing else going on. Narration sounds a little robotic.

The Soul of the Indian Audiobook by Charles Alexander Eastman

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Charles Alexander Eastman) — Fri, 10 Jun 2005 10:08:11 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/547/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Soul of the Indian Author: Charles Alexander Eastman Narrator: Scott Peterson Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 06-10-05 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 82 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: Charles Alexander Eastman (1858-1939), an educated and well-known Sioux, saw both sides of the great divide between Indians and whites, and he wrote 11 books attempting to reconcile the two cultures. This book is his illumination of Indian spiritual beliefs and practices. A convert to Christianity, Eastman never lost his sense of the wholeness and beauty of the Indian's relation to his existence and to the natural world. Part history and part reminiscence, told in very personal terms, and coupled with seven folk tales, this book treats the listener to a good look at the ethics and morality of a culture that so few people know about. (P)2002 Blackstone Audiobooks Members Reviews: This should be on any 'must read' list The first half is very enlightening for adults, it reveals much of ancient indian spirituality. The second half is lots of fun for adults and children, being a set of enjoyable native american fables. Absolutely excellent. well read and good information for those who want to know more about native indians their folklore. i think this is for all ages. An insider's account This is a short, matter-of-fact account of "the Indian way of life", as told by a real Native American who eventually assimilated into white culture. He explains that it is against the Indian's nature to reveal his spiritual ideas to outsiders, and this is what makes this book so valuable. Particularly interesting is a chapter in which Eastman details the supposed "magic" which some Indians allegedly possess. Soulful Enjoyed hearing the words of Alexander Eastman and capture that what was happening then in society is still happening today

The Politically Incorrect Guide to Real American Heroes Audiobook by Brion McClanahan

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Brion McClanahan) — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 19:04:17 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/547/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Politically Incorrect Guide to Real American Heroes Author: Brion McClanahan Narrator: Tom Weiner Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 11-13-12 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 28 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: As presidential candidates sling dirt at each other, America desperately needs a few real heroes. Tragically, liberal historians and educators have virtually erased traditional American heroes from history. According to the Left, the Founding Fathers were not noble architects of America but selfish demagogues, and self-made entrepreneurs like Rockefeller were robber barons and corporate polluters. Instead of honoring great men from Americas past, kids today now idolize rock stars, pro athletes, and Hollywood celebrities. In his new book, author Brion McClanahan rescues the legendary deeds of the greatest Americans and shows why we ought to venerate heroes like Captain John Smith, adventurer Daniel Boone, General Robert E. Lee, and many more. The Politically Incorrect Guide to Real American Heroes not only resuscitates Americas forgotten heroes but sheds light on the Lefts most cherished figures, including Franklin Delano Roosevelt and the Kennedys. With biting wit and devastating detail, McClanahan strikes back against the multicultural narrative peddled by liberal historians who make heroes out of pop-culture icons and corrupt politicians. In Americas hour of peril, McClanahans book is a timely and entertaining call to remember the heritage of this great nation and the heroes who built it. Brion McClanahan is author of The Founding Fathers Guide to the Constitution, The Politically Incorrect Guide to the Founding Fathers, and holds an MA and Ph.D. in American history from the University of South Carolina. Critic Reviews: Brion McClanahan identifies some of the long forgotten American heroes who helped shape the greatest quality of life the world has ever known. (Ted Nugent, rock n roll legend and New York Times best-selling author) You have to read a book that explains why well known men like Robert E. Lee and little known women like Augusta Jane Evans are American heroes, and why PC favorites like the Kennedys and Margaret Sanger should never have been given the title in the first place." (Clint Johnson, author of The Politically Incorrect Guide to the South) Members Reviews: A refreshing look at traditional American heroes Makes me proud to be an American again. Personally, I'm tired of all our heroes being deconstructed and turn apart at every turn in today's America. This refreshing look at traditional American heroes was a well needed and enjoyable read. The truth shall set you free. Great work! This well researched book is an excellent and enjoyable overview of information that is obscured by modern progressive leftists. Reading it and being introduced to historical literature that verify it is a worthwhile endeavor.

Waging War on the Autistic Child Audiobook by Andrew J. Wakefield

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Andrew J. Wakefield) — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 07:26:13 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/547/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Waging War on the Autistic Child Subtitle: The Arizona 5 and the Legacy of Baron von Münchausen Author: Andrew J. Wakefield Narrator: Gildart Jackson Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 02-23-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: Andrew Wakefield reveals the inside story of desperate parents trying to help their autistic children, only to be labeled as abusers by social workers, medical professionals, and the courts. As the number of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders grows each year, new discoveries and controversies arise. Andrew Wakefield explores many of these in his thorough investigation of the recent trial case of the Arizona 5, which destroyed an Arizona family. Two parents, with five children on the spectrum, were accused of Münchausen syndrome by proxy - a rare form of child abuse - and were ganged up on by physicians, child protective services, and the courts, who alleged that the parents fabricated medical symptoms in all five children. However, Wakefield now presents ample evidence that was disregarded and which would have proven the parents innocence. Families affected by autism suffer great hardship and prejudice, particularly as they navigate the uncertain waters of diagnosis, treatment, and education. The shocking story of the Arizona 5 family delves into the tremendous challenges some parents have to face, especially if their views on how to treat the syndrome dont align with the medical worlds standards. Wakefield also includes numerous studies and research trials that support the controversial yet significant roles that vaccines and diet play in autism, factors many medical professionals wrongfully dismiss. Editorial Reviews: Andrew J. Wakefield explores unfair accusations flung at families of autistic children. He focuses on a specific case study: the "Arizona Five". While listeners may or may agree with Wakefield's perspectives on autism, they will surely enjoy actor Gildart Jackson's winning voice. With his British accent and excellent diction, Jackson's performance is smart and smooth. He makes listening to Wakefield's science almost an easy feat. The combination of Wakefield's controversial conclusions and Jackson's approachable pacing makes this audiobook an eye-opening one. Members Reviews: A honest and true account of my families worst year This book was written about my family. As such, I know that I am a "biased reviewer." However I also has a front row seat to the real life events that this book covers. I grew up in the same home as my siblings who were taken away. As a much older sister, I helped to raise them, and can (and did) testify to the truth that this book exposes. It was beyond heartbreaking. It was wrong. It was a farce of a trial. It defied logic. Dr. Wakefield wasn't just someone who wrote a book about this tragedy. He was an advocate for my family, a friend to my parents, and perhaps most importantly; he is helping the truth be brought to the light. We will be forever grateful to Dr.Wakefield for "fighting" with us. Nothing can rewind time and undo the trauma that this caused to my family, and to my siblings. However I pray that it, in some small part, this will help to stop this same thing from happening to others. Because it is. This is not an isolated story.

The Payoff Audiobook by Jeff Connaughton

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jeff Connaughton) — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 23:40:10 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/547/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Payoff Subtitle: Why Wall Street Always Wins Author: Jeff Connaughton Narrator: Jeff Connaughton Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 01-18-13 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 24 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: Beginning in January 2009,The Payofflays bare Washingtons culture of power and plutocracy. Its the story of the 20-month struggle by Senator Ted Kaufman and Jeff Connaughton, his chief of staff, to hold Wall Street executives accountable for securities fraud, stop stock manipulation by high-frequency traders, and break up too-big-to-fail megabanks. This book takes us inside their dogged crusade against institutional inertia and industry influence as they encounter an outright reluctance by the Obama administration, the Justice Department, and the Securities and Exchange Commission to treat Wall Street crimes with the gravity they deserve. On financial reforms, Connaughton criticizes Democrats for relying on the very Wall Street technocrats who had failed to prevent the crisis and Republicans for staunchly opposing real reforms, primarily to enjoy a golden opportunity to siphon fundraising dollars from the Wall Street executives who had raised millions to elect Barack Obama president. Connaughton, a former lawyer in the Clinton White House, illuminates the pivotal moments and key decisions in the fight for financial reform that have gone largely unreported. His arch, nonpartisan account chronicles the reasons why Wall Streets worst offenses were left unpunished - and why its likely that the 2008 debacle will happen again. Critic Reviews: Jeff Connaughton has a new job: truth teller.The Payoff: Why Wall Street Always Winsis a memoir and moreA must read if youre interested in the corrupting influence oflobbyists, the revolving door between Wall Street and those that govern and regulate the financial services industry, and how huge, and ultimatelyuntraceable, amounts of money grease the wheels of government at every stepFull of revealing quotes and anecdotes that describe a messy, self-serving, andsometimes ruthless political process. (Forbesonline) A new powerful voice who knows how big banks really work and who is willing to tell the truth in great and convincing detailA page-turning memoirthat is also a damning critique of how Wall Street operates, the political capture of Washington, and our collective failure to reform finance in the past fouryears.The Payoff: Why Wall Street Always Winsis the perfect antidote to disinformation put about by global megabanks and their friends. (Huffington Post) The great mystery story in American politics these days is why, over the course of two presidential administrations (one from each party), theres been noserious federal criminal investigation of Wall Street during a period of what appears to be epic corruption. People on the outside have speculated and come upwith dozens of possible reasons, some plausible, some tending toward the conspiratorial - but there have been very few whove come at the issue from theinside. We get one of those rare inside accounts inThe Payoff: Why Wall Street Always Wins[from]one of the few voices on the Hill who always talked about the subject with appropriate alarm. (Rolling Stone Members Reviews: Not much is changed since 2012! Fascinating book! Although it was written in 2012, little has changed. How fortunate we are to have people like the author to tell this story! I went to look for other books and materials on this subject. I hope the author will update this excellent expose! It's No Surprise! I liked the book.

War in a Time of Peace Audiobook by David Halberstam

biacuaduc@gmail.com (David Halberstam) — Tue, 04 Sep 2001 13:04:00 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/547/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: War in a Time of Peace Subtitle: Bush, Clinton, and the Generals Author: David Halberstam Narrator: James Naughton Format: Abridged Length: 5 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 09-04-01 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 48 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: Halberstam brilliantly evokes the internecine conflicts, the untrammeled egos, and the struggles for dominance among the key figures in the White House, the State Department, and the military. He shows how the Vietnam War has shaped American politics and policy makers. Perhaps most notable is what happened under Clinton when, for the first time in 50 years, a president placed domestic issues over foreign policy. With his uncanny ability to find the real story behind the headlines, Halberstam shows how current events in the Balkans and Somalia act as a fascinating mirror to American politics and foreign policy. Sweeping in scope and impressive in its depth, War in a Time of Peace provides fascinating portraits of Clinton, Bush, Reagan, Kissinger, James Baker, Dick Cheney, Madeleine Albright, and others to reveal a stunning view of modern political America. Critic Reviews: "A sprawling tapestry of exquisite bottom-up reporting and powerful vignettes...by one of the most astute writers in the trade." (The New York Times) Members Reviews: Enjoyable This book book was a fun listen. The only problem was that it crammed so much info into 5.5 hrs. I didnt go into the book thinking that I was going to get an in-depth break down of the Bosnia/Kosovo conflicts. The book is a vast overview of politics and world wide affiars covering a ten year window. The point of "Clinton's pretty young wife" was used to contrast the Clinton's youth to the Bush's age. Comparing a young blonde Hillary and Tipper to an elder gray Barbra. The point made about Gingrich's "right wing religious fundamentalists" is true as well. That is his legacy in the Republican party. That issue is addressed because he used those issues to cut Clinton's political power and limit his effectiveness at home and overseas. If you enjoy modern history and politics you will enjoy this book. War in a Time of Peace This book was very hard to take for anyone that didn't vote for Clinton - twice. If you want to find out what went on in Bosnia/Kosovo find another book. Halberstam wastes my attention with too little insight into the Balkans and too much so-called insight into the Clinton administration; I don't need to hear about "Clinton's pretty young wife", or about Newt Gingrich's support by "right wing regilious fundamentalists" to understand the history of the Balkans and the conflict there in the 1990's.

President Zachary Taylor's Last State of the Union Address Audiobook by Zachary Taylor

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Zachary Taylor) — Wed, 03 Sep 2014 15:46:34 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/547/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: President Zachary Taylor's Last State of the Union Address Author: Zachary Taylor Narrator: John Greenman Format: Unabridged Length: 59 mins Language: English Release date: 09-03-14 Publisher: Spoken Realms Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: Zachary Taylor (November 24, 1784 July 9, 1850) was the 12th President of the USA, serving from March 1849 until his death in July 1850. Before his presidency, Taylor was a career officer in the United States Army. His status as a national hero as a result of his victories in the Mexican-American War won him election to the White House despite his vague political beliefs. His top priority as president was preserving the Union, but he died sixteen months into his term, before making any progress on the status of slavery, which had been inflaming tensions in Congress.

St. Marks Is Dead Audiobook by Ada Calhoun

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Ada Calhoun) — Mon, 02 Nov 2015 00:52:27 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/547/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: St. Marks Is Dead Subtitle: The Many Lives of America's Hippest Street Author: Ada Calhoun Narrator: Carla Mercer-Meyer Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 11-02-15 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: St. Marks Place in New York City has spawned countless artistic and political movements. Here Frank O'Hara caroused, Emma Goldman plotted, and the Velvet Underground wailed. But every generation of miscreant denizens believes that their era, and no other, marked the street's apex. This idiosyncratic work of reportage tells the many-layered history of the street - from its beginnings as colonial Dutch director-general Peter Stuyvesant's pear orchard to today's hipster playground - organized around those pivotal moments when critics declared "St. Marks is dead". In a narrative enriched by hundreds of interviews, St. Marks native Ada Calhoun profiles iconic characters, from W. H. Auden to Abbie Hoffman, from Keith Haring to the Beastie Boys, among many others. She argues that St. Marks has variously been an elite address, an immigrants' haven, a Mafia war zone, and a hippie paradise, but it has always been a place that outsiders call home. Critic Reviews: "Rather than a nostalgic lament, this revelatory book celebrates an indelible cultural imprint." (Kirkus) Members Reviews: Interesting history of a storied place. Told by someone who grew up in the neighborhood, it tracks a place's role in our cultural history and raised the question "what's next?" It's Hous-ton Street not You-ston/ NYC, not Texas Would you consider the audio edition of St. Marks Is Dead to be better than the print version? Only if Houston Street is correctly pronounced Hous-ton Who was your favorite character and why? St. Mark the street Which character as performed by Carla Mercer-Meyer was your favorite? The narrator Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? Mispronouncing Houston Any additional comments? I thoroughly enjoyed reading about my old neighborhood. Born and raised on the Lower East Side, it was great hearing its history before, during, and after, my time there. I tried, unsuccessfully, not to recoil when Houston Street was mispronounced early on in the audio book an especially egregious error for a native of 484 E. Houston. I eventually recovered from the chokehold, for the moment, when the narrator self-corrected, afterward. Hous-ton, unlike the city in Texas, You-ston, are world's apart as much removed as the erroneously used synonym we used for sociopath (cowboy). Mispronouncing Houston during my youth, when crime was rampant and New York City out of control, served as an accelerant for street thugs to hastily improvise an assault. Those unfamiliar with the environs they stumbled upon paid a hefty price for the memory. I wanted to praise this book and briefly conclude with something clever, like, There is no U in Houston. But, there is. Just eight short blocks south of St. Marks Place (8th Street), Houston Street is silent in comparison to the wilds of St. Marks, as is the U in Houston Street, with its emphasized H. Does that help? Probably not, as the only surefire way to not say Houston like a Texan is to live in New York City. Save yourself from the Victim File by respecting ways in which words are spoken in unfamiliar haunts. I highly recommend this book and truly enjoyed it. My one and only criticism was not intended to monopolize this review, ad nauseam, but it precipitated this writing. So, I guess it's all good.

Fortress America Audiobook by Matt Brzezinski

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Matt Brzezinski) — Wed, 17 Jul 2013 10:20:34 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/547/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Fortress America Subtitle: On the Front Lines of Homeland Security - An Inside Look at the Coming Surveillance State Author: Matt Brzezinski Narrator: Allen O'Reilly Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 07-17-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: Heavily armed guards at the entrances to malls and restaurants. Citizens deemed suspicious taken away without formal charges or legal counsel. Would a safe America even look like America anymore? One of the few journalists to penetrate the new counter terror initiative, Matthew Brzezinski offers an insiders look at the new technology, laws, tactics, and persistent vulnerabilities of the post-9/11 era. The result is this startling, sometimes controversial look at what it will take to achieve genuine homeland security and what it may be like to live inside Fortress America. Is this what a safe America will look like? In the aftermath of September 11th, a massive effort has been launched to protect us from another terrorist attack. But the costs of safeguarding our country will require not only unprecedented amounts of funding, but dramatic changes in the way Americans lead their everyday lives. Is this the new price of freedom? Such high-tech measures are not the stuff of science fiction but in many cases are already being implemented. As Brzezinski discovers, similar measures have been in use for years in security states like Israel. But will Americans trade liberty for security? Will they have a choice? And can even the most radical measures insure that a 9/11 style attack wont happen again? From an unheeded warning six years before the WTC disaster to dramatic war-game scenarios secretly conducted at Andrews Air Force Base and chilling on-site simulations of actual attacks, Fortress America paints a sobering picture of the future of freedom...and what life may be like in a maximum security state. Members Reviews: Facinating analysis In depth portrait of the changes in America in the post 9/11 era. Brzezinski provides both a micro-level and macro-level perspective on the impact terrorism has made on American life. Necessary Discourse FORTRESS AMERICA is a well written, engrossing account of what we know so far and what COULD happen if forces go unchecked. We are, thankfully, a government of checks and balances and while most of the extreme scenarios in this book may not become a reality, it makes me even more vigilant that small measures (like the Patriot Act) do not snowball into larger issues. The fact remains that the future is even more uncertain than ever and I hope to never live in a country that would put my name on a list (or search my home or detain me or my family or even worse) for buying this book. I want to thank Mr. Brzezinski for exercising his First Amendment rights and would recommend this book to anyone who is concerned about the fate of personal liberties in this country. I'm sorry to see that Amazon.com has become another political forum, of which maybe we have too many, instead of a book forum. It is hard to separate the two here, but previous reviewers seem to think that the two go hand in hand. Matthew Brzezinski's FORTRESS AMERICA is a necessary look at the COMING (see subtitle) surveillance state. It's not here yet and will hopefully never be here--but to guard against that, Americans have must voice their concerns and let their fears be known. We're not talking about the ragged old man announcing the end of the world with a placard on his back; we're talking about a serious journalist with serious concerns. I, for one, am glad to have read this, whether Mr.

Wounded Knee Audiobook by Heather Cox Richardson

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Heather Cox Richardson) — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 07:20:25 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/547/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Wounded Knee Subtitle: Party Politics and the Road to an American Massacre Author: Heather Cox Richardson Narrator: Jonathan Davis Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 09-13-10 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 51 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: On December 29, 1890, American troops opened fire with howitzers on hundreds of unarmed Lakota Sioux men, women, and children near Wounded Knee Creek in South Dakota, killing nearly 300 Sioux. As acclaimed historian Heather Cox Richardson shows in Wounded Knee, the massacre grew out of a set of political forces all too familiar to us today: fierce partisanship, heated political rhetoric, and an irresponsible, profit-driven media. Richardson tells a dramatically new story about the Wounded Knee massacre, revealing that its origins lay not in the West but in the corridors of political power back East. Politicians in Washington, Democrat and Republican alike, sought to set the stage for mass murder by exploiting an age-old political tool: fear. Assiduously researched and beautifully written, Wounded Knee will be the definitive account of an epochal American tragedy. Critic Reviews: "Richardson describes the collision of incompetence, political posturing, and military might with elegant prose and the right blend of outrage and humanity, subtly highlighting the parallels between the disastrous partisanship of the late 19th century and the politics of today." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Is that your land? If not, i'm taking it. Whats the most interesting tidbit youve picked up from this book? The best line in the book is the quote from the 1877 Supreme Court ruling in Beecher v. Wetherby, where the Court stated that when dealing with Indians, "[i]t is to be presumed that ... the United States would be governed by such considerations of justice as would control a Christian people in their treatment of an ignorant and dependent race." Going into this book with a lot of misconceptions about this area of American history, the book was a real eye opener. With the Indians, they got shafted at every turn, from the federal government, right down to the citizens, and no matter how they tried to play their hand, they lost. The sad thing was, they got all the considerations of justice a Christian people could give them, and then some. I've come to conclude that you can't avoid history repeating itself by learning from it, but rather, simply learn that history repeats itself. This book is interesting because it could be dropped it in at different points in American history, change a few names and groups, or substitute lands with gold in it to lands with oil in it, and it would read just like a book written for that time period. What should we learn from this book? If you are an indigenous person, never make an agreement with the American federal government; public schools are used to control free people; no matter what horrendous acts the military commits, the people will make heroes out of it; the only good use for a federally-created report, created during a large investigation into an event, is to cut the report into 4-inch-wide strips, tape the pieces together end-to-end, roll it up around a cardboard tube, and hung on the wall for use as toilet paper. Given the time-period of the book, it is also clear that the people, both government and citizens, set the stage for what we see today when we look our windows. Rather than it all being the result of just an over-reaching federal government, it is clear that the citizens had their hands in on it as well.

The Rights of Women Audiobook by Frederick Douglass

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Frederick Douglass) — Tue, 29 Sep 2015 08:01:20 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/547/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Rights of Women Author: Frederick Douglass Narrator: Byron Goines Format: Unabridged Length: 7 mins Language: English Release date: 09-29-15 Publisher: Byron Goines Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: Mr. Frederick Douglass published an editorial in his newspaper, The North Star, on July 28, 1848, after the Seneca Falls Convention at which Mr. Douglass was an attendee. His editorial was entitled "The Rights of Women". Byron Goines narrates this powerful editorial by Frederick Douglass. Take a trip back in history as you listen to the written words of Frederick Douglass come to life.

Puerto Rico: Costumbres, geografía y cultura [Puerto Rico: Geography, Customs and Culture]

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Online Studio Productions) — Fri, 27 Mar 2015 11:22:50 GMT

Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/547/]]> Título: Puerto Rico: Costumbres, geografía y cultura [Puerto Rico: Geography, Customs and Culture] Autor: Online Studio Productions Narrador: uncredited Formato: Unabridged Duración: 24 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 03-27-15 Editor: Online Studio Productions Calificaciones: 2 de 5 de 2 votos Categorías: History, American Resumen del editor: Hermosa isla con clima tropical, diversidad de ecosistemas, bosques secos y lluviosos, áreas montañosas, y ecosistemas costeros y marinos, Puerto Rico es un territorio no incorporado de los Estados Unidos con estatus de autogobierno, situado en el corazón del Caribe. En este audiolibro, Usted descubrirá los detalles de este maravilloso país. Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish.

Costa Rica: Perfil social, político y cultural [Costa Rica: Social, Political and Cultural

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Online Studio Productions) — Wed, 25 Mar 2015 02:56:49 GMT

Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/547/]]> Título: Costa Rica: Perfil social, político y cultural [Costa Rica: Social, Political and Cultural Profile] Autor: Online Studio Productions Narrador: uncredited Formato: Unabridged Duración: 23 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 03-25-15 Editor: Online Studio Productions Categorías: History, American Resumen del editor: Este país centroamericano es dueño de una gran riqueza natural representada en su variada flora y fauna, una superficie cubierta por hermosos y verdes follajes, además de un cálido y fresco clima ha hecho que Costa Rica sea conocida como el país de la eterna primavera. Por otro lado, este paradisíaco territorio se ha consolidado desde hace dos décadas como una de las democracias más estables de América, además de lograr uno de los mejores índices de desarrollo a nivel latinoamericano. Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish.

A Macat Analysis of Bernard Bailyn's The Ideological Origins of the American Revolution

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Joshua Specht) — Fri, 01 Jul 2016 17:24:56 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/547/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Macat Analysis of Bernard Bailyn's The Ideological Origins of the American Revolution Author: Joshua Specht, Pierre-Etienne Stockland Narrator: Macat.com Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 07-01-16 Publisher: Macat International Limited. Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: Before Bernard Bailyn published The Ideological Origins of the American Revolution in 1967, it was generally believed that the Revolution was driven both by social conflict between colonial settlers and the ruling British government, and by differences between classes in American society. Bailyn had a different view. He said that it was radical ideas that fired the American Revolution, and that the Revolution was above all else an ideological, constitutional, and political struggle. Bailyn showed how American colonists were moved by a strain of radical anti-authoritarian thought that cherished individual liberty and distrusted centralized power. In Bailyn's view, revolutionaries in the colonies felt their own oppression was part of a greater whole, part of "a comprehensive conspiracy against liberty throughout the English-speaking world - a conspiracy believed to have been nourished in corruption." Considered one of the most influential 20th-century works on the American Revolution, The Ideological Origins of the American Revolution won Bailyn the first of two Pulitzer Prizes. He was also awarded the Bancroft Prize for the work - the highest honor an American history book can receive.

The Light of the Home Audiobook by Harvey Green

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Harvey Green) — Mon, 17 Nov 2014 03:04:39 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/547/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Light of the Home Subtitle: An Intimate View of the Lives of Women in Victorian America Author: Harvey Green Narrator: Emil Nicholas Gallina Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 11-17-14 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: Now considered a classic, Light of the Home offers a wonderful evocation of the lives of women 100 years ago. Critic Reviews: "A fascinating and very disturbing inventory of the means by which 'women's place' has been defined." Washington Post Book World Members Reviews: interesting interesting information. good flow. good general focus throughout the home and societal influences. well read. very interesting and informative really interesting to hear about everyday life as well as thoughts and social life of Americans of that time. Very enjoyable to listen to.

President Woodrow Wilson's Last State of the Union Address Audiobook by Woodrow Wilson

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Woodrow Wilson) — Fri, 06 Feb 2015 23:50:17 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/547/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: President Woodrow Wilson's Last State of the Union Address Author: Woodrow Wilson Narrator: John Greenman Format: Unabridged Length: 20 mins Language: English Release date: 02-06-15 Publisher: Spoken Realms Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: Thomas Woodrow Wilson (December 28, 1856-February 3, 1924) was the 2twenty-eighth president of the United States, from 1913 to 1921, and leader of the progressive movement. Wilson induced a conservative Democratic Congress to pass a progressive legislative agenda, unparalleled until the New Deal in 1933. This included the Federal Reserve Act, the Federal Trade Commission Act, the Clayton Antitrust Act, the Federal Farm Loan Act, and an income tax. Child labor was temporarily curtailed by the Keating-Owen Act of 1916. Wilson also averted a railroad strike and an ensuing economic crisis through passage of the Adamson Act, imposing an eight-hour workday for railroads. At the outbreak of World War I in 1914, Wilson maintained a policy of neutrality. Narrowly reelected in 1916 around the slogan "he kept us out of war", Wilson's second term was dominated by American entry into World War I.

Liberty in Eclipse Audiobook by William Norman Grigg

biacuaduc@gmail.com (William Norman Grigg) — Tue, 24 Sep 2013 23:01:30 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/547/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Liberty in Eclipse Author: William Norman Grigg Narrator: Jeff Hays Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs Language: English Release date: 09-24-13 Publisher: Listen and Think Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: Liberty in Eclipse is an expose and indictment of our nation's descent into the early stages of police state tyranny. Topics discussed include the militarization and federalization of law enforcement; the establishment of a quasi-dictatorial "war presidency"; the evisceration of the Bill of Rights, and due process guarantees going back to the Magna Carta; the increasingly commonplace surveillance of Americans; the institutionalization of torture; and the likely restoration of conscription, including a military draft. Members Reviews: Immensely well written and educational. Well written for every liberty-loving individual. Also, very well researched! Quite timely for our generation. One of the best writer's best books! Will Grigg is without peer both in his command of the English language, and his knowledge and understanding of our current police state. On paper, we've reached the end result of totalitarian despotism; it just hasn't been carried out to its extremes yet. It can and likely will get far, far worse, but no more groundwork need be laid. I HIGHLY recommended "Liberty in Eclipse."

On Government and Capitalism (September 30, 1934) Audiobook by Franklin D. Roosevelt

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Franklin D. Roosevelt) — Wed, 20 May 2015 17:34:35 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/547/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: On Government and Capitalism (September 30, 1934) Author: Franklin D. Roosevelt Narrator: Franklin D. Roosevelt Format: Original Recording Length: 26 mins Language: English Release date: 05-20-15 Publisher: BN Publishing Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: Franklin D. Roosevelt, commonly known as FDR, served as the 32nd president of the United States. He was a compelling orator who inspired millions with his "fireside" radio speeches during the Great Depression of the 1930s and his wartime addresses to the nation in the 1940s.

Bunch of Amateurs Audiobook by Jack Hitt

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jack Hitt) — Tue, 15 May 2012 14:55:30 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/547/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Bunch of Amateurs Subtitle: A Search for the American Character Author: Jack Hitt Narrator: Peter Colburn Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 05-15-12 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 29 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: What is it that drives the success of America and the identity of its people? Acclaimed writer and contributing editor to This America Life Jack Hitt thinks its because were all a bunch of amateurs. Americas self-invented tinkerers are back at it in their metaphorical garages - fiddling with everything from solar-powered cars to space elevators. In Bunch of Amateurs, Jack Hitt visits a number of different garages and has written a fascinating book that looks at Americas current batch of amateurs and their pursuits. From a tattooed young woman in the Bay Area trying to splice a fishs glow-in-the-dark gene into common yogurt (all done in her kitchen using salad spinners) to a space fanatic on the brink of developing the next generation of telescopes from his mobile home, Hitt not only tells the stories of people in the grip of a passion but argues that Americas history is bound up in a cycle of amateur surges. Beginning with Ben Franklins kite and leading all the way to the current TV hit American Idol, Hitt argues that the nations love of self-invented obsessives has always driven the country to rediscover the true heart of the American dream. Amateur pursuits are typically lamented as a world that just passed until a Sergey Brin or Mark Zuckerberg steps out of his garage (or dorm room) with the rare but crucial success story. In Bunch of Amateurs, Hitt argues that America is now poised to pioneer at another frontier that will lead, one more time, to the newest version of the American dream. Critic Reviews: A love letter to American cultureas fascinating as it is inspiring, this hilarious book is a tour de force that celebrates troublemakers, risk takers, and the American spirit. (Publishers Weekly) I ask myself if there's a better non-fiction writer in America than Jack Hitt... and come up with nobody. I've been following and stealing from his work my whole career. His usual mode is to convince you that you're reading a rollicking yarn, while with his left hand building a serious and unexpectedly persuasive argument. In Bunch of Amateurs he brings that to perfection. The book is about cranks, but it is also about the strange crucible of social tensions and intellectual assumptions inside of which our knowledge gets made. (John Jeremiah Sullivan) "How embarrassing it is to be asked to craft a blurb for Jack Hitt. I'm not fit to carry his bags. Few writers are. Bunch of Amateurs is completely sublime; beautifully written, hilarious, brushfire protean in the erudite shifts he makes - high culture, low, science, history, music, you name it - and just wonderfully rollicking. Who else can have one simultaneously laughing out loud and waiting with bated breath for Benjamin Franklin to alight from a carriage in Paris in 1778? No one but Jack Hitt, that's who. Like I said, it shames me to endorse him, so unfit to the task am I, but endorse him I must. I have no choice. You must read this book." (David Rakoff) Members Reviews: Wanders a Bit The stories of amateurs are great, but there aren't quite enough of them. Jack Hitt is exuberant and a little too much in love with his own voice, so he digresses a lot. A couple of his amateurs are professionals who got there by unusual routes. But that's part of the story as well. Amazing book. Profound premise, excellent delivery this book was fun and interesting.

The New Hate Audiobook by Arthur Goldwag

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Arthur Goldwag) — Tue, 19 Nov 2013 06:17:43 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/547/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The New Hate Subtitle: A History of Fear and Loathing on the Populist Right Author: Arthur Goldwag Narrator: Robert Brown Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 11-19-13 Publisher: New Street Communications, LLC Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 24 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of 2012 From the author of -Isms and -Ologies and Cults, Conspiracies, and Secret Societies, here is a deeply researched, fascinating history of the role that organized hatred has played in American politics. The New Hate takes listeners on a surprising, often shocking, sometimes bizarrely amusing tour through the swamps of nativism, racism, and paranoia that have long thrived on the American fringe. Arthur Goldwag shows us the parallels between the hysteria about the Illuminati that wracked the new American Republic in the 1790s and the McCarthyism that roiled the 1950s, and he discusses the similarities between the anti-New Deal forces of the 1930s and the Tea Party movement today. He traces Henry Ford's anti-Semitism and the John Birch Society's "Insiders" back to the notorious Protocols of the Elders of Zion, and he relates white supremacist nightmares about racial pollution to nineteenth-century fears of papal plots. Written with verve and wit, this lively history is indispensable listening for anyone who wants to understand the recent re-ascendance of extremism in American politics. Members Reviews: Moderately interesting What did you like best about The New Hate? What did you like least? The book's title is a bit deceiving; it's not so much about 'new' hate, but much more a historical review of hate in the 19th and 20th centuries, concentrating somewhat heavily on the antisemitic roots of much hate. There is comparatively little about contemporary hate, which is what I would have expected. How could the performance have been better? The narration was not especially good, but to be completely fair, this is a book that doesn't lend itself well to an audible book. There are copious lengthy quotations, which were often hard to distinguish from the author's test, and it wasn't helped by the narrator's poor attempt to change the pitch of his voice to indicate a quotation. I suspect I would have enjoyed this book more if I had read the hardcopy. an interesting genealogy of various kooky theories it's interesting to dig to the roots of the long held conspiratorial views that have long infested American politics

First Inaugural Address (March 4, 1933) Audiobook by Franklin D. Roosevelt

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Franklin D. Roosevelt) — Wed, 20 May 2015 15:08:35 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/547/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: First Inaugural Address (March 4, 1933) Author: Franklin D. Roosevelt Narrator: Franklin D. Roosevelt Format: Original Recording Length: 19 mins Language: English Release date: 05-20-15 Publisher: BN Publishing Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: Franklin D. Roosevelt, commonly known as FDR, served as the 32nd president of the United States. He was a compelling orator who inspired millions with his "fireside" radio speeches during the Great Depression of the 1930s and his wartime addresses to the nation in the 1940s.

Quicklet on Isabel Wilkerson's the Warmth of Other Suns Audiobook by Taryn Nakamura

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Taryn Nakamura) — Fri, 17 Oct 2014 13:35:08 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/547/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Quicklet on Isabel Wilkerson's the Warmth of Other Suns Subtitle: The Epic Story of America's Great Migration Author: Taryn Nakamura Narrator: John Delaney Format: Unabridged Length: 33 mins Language: English Release date: 10-17-14 Publisher: Maxie LLC Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: Isabel Wilkerson's The Warmth of Other Suns is truly a labor of love. It took 15 years to research and write, as she interviewed over 1,200 people. Wilkerson tracked down her subjects at churches, quilting clubs, funerals, family reunions, and others. After preliminary rounds of interviews, she narrowed her search down to 30 people, and then chose the three main subjects who appear in the book. She was racing against the clock to collect as many stories as possible from the migrants, whose numbers were starting to dwindle. Her book even covers the funerals of both George Starling and Robert Pershing Foster. In order to write her story in a heartfelt manner, Wilkerson recreated Robert Foster's exhausting drive from Louisiana to California. Dr. Foster drove through three states without rest because blacks weren't welcome at any motels in those regions. Wilkerson's trip was cut short by her parents, who insisted she stop before reaching dangerous levels of fatigue. At a particularly perilous tract of the drive, Wilkerson writes that her mother said, "You know he must have been ready to cry right about here." Members Reviews: Quicklet is not Cliff Notes I purchased this quicklet because our book club chose the book (538 pages) and I didn't think I had time to read it all. I had already read 180 pages when I ordered the quicklet. I wanted it to be more thorough in its synopsis and content like an old "Cliff Notes" that I used once in college. It is not that (only 25 pages)! The real summary of the book is only 6 pages. I did like the information about the author and some interesting facts about the North/South during this time period. It cost $10.99 with shipping which wasn't worth it for me. It did, however, make me find the time to read the entire book. The book "The Warmth of Other Suns" is outstanding. Best for familiarizing with book previously read I had read this book and enjoyed it around three years ago. I had to read it again for a book club and I read the quicklet instead. It did help me remember characters, situations and issues, but I would only recommend the quicklet for purposes of recall. It is not a good substitute for the book which had so many layers and much more substance. A longer abreviated version would be better I can't complain because the reviews said it was much too short. As other said, it should have been longer so one could get more of the emotional and cultural impact of the book. Our book club was reviewing and I was busy with other reading so I decided to buy it anyway. I could tell that those who had read it felt the book was very worthwhile even though it was very long. If I have time to read it at a later date, I plan to read the entire book. This is one of the best books I have ever read This is one of the best books I have ever read, so well put together with characters from different eras and how discrimination affected their lives wherever they lived in the US, but especially how the south's reaction to the emancipation proclamation and the civil rights movement. The best book I have ever read explaining the migration of ... The best book I have ever read explaining the migration of the African American from the South to the North.

President Calvin Coolidge's Last Address Audiobook by Calvin Coolidge

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Calvin Coolidge) — Tue, 24 Feb 2015 15:55:07 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/547/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: President Calvin Coolidge's Last Address Author: Calvin Coolidge Narrator: John Greenman Format: Unabridged Length: 25 mins Language: English Release date: 02-24-15 Publisher: Spoken Realms Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: John Calvin Coolidge, Jr. (July 4, 1872-January 5, 1933) was the thirtieth president of the United States (1923-1929). A Republican lawyer from Vermont, Coolidge worked his way up the ladder of Massachusetts state politics, eventually becoming governor of that state. His response to the Boston police strike of 1919 thrust him into the national spotlight and gave him a reputation as a man of decisive action. Soon after, he was elected as the twenty-ninth vice president in 1920 and succeeded to the presidency upon the sudden death of Warren G. Harding in 1923. Elected in his own right in 1924, he gained a reputation as a small-government conservative and as a man who said very little. This last public address was delivered at George Washington University on February 22, 1929.

Banned in Boston Audiobook by Neil Miller

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Neil Miller) — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 17:12:03 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/547/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Banned in Boston Subtitle: The Watch and Ward Societys Crusade Against Books, Burlesque, and the Social Evil Author: Neil Miller Narrator: Peter Johnson Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 10-19-12 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: A lively history of the Watch and Ward Society - New England's notorious literary censor for over eighty years. Banned in Boston is the first-ever history of the Watch and Ward Society - once Boston's unofficial moral guardian. An influential watchdog organization, bankrolled by society's upper crust, it actively suppressed vices like gambling and prostitution, and oversaw the mass censorship of books and plays. A spectacular romp through the Puritan City, here Neil Miller relates the scintillating story of how a powerful band of Brahmin moral crusaders helped make Boston the most straitlaced city in America, forever linked with the infamous catchphrase "banned in Boston." Members Reviews: The Watch and Ward's Influence on U.S. Morality Neil Miller is one of my favorite history writers a gifted poet on the history of sexual liberation and suppression. Miller's fascinating history of the New England Watch and Ward Society depicts their efforts to keep Boston free of lasciviousness and vice. Neil is a wizard of juicy anecdotes, period details, and the sort of narrative that puts the story in history. The pre-curser to today's religious hypcorites were Boston's notorious "Watch and Ward." They excelled at kink while they were trying to "protect" Boston from prostitutes and "fantasies of urination." Miller looks at the warring dogmas of free speech and puritanism that set precedence for legal and culture wars that we see unfolding today. If you want to know why Americans became famous for their absurd prudery, this is your map and compass. A little on the tedious side What disappointed you about Banned in Boston? This one just seems to go on and on and on and yet never really goes anywhere. What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!) Relief. What didnt you like about Peter Johnsons performance? Too dry. You didnt love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities? It was no doubt well and passionately researched.

What if Latin America Ruled the World? Audiobook by Oscar Guardiola-Rivera

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Oscar Guardiola-Rivera) — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 01:05:55 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/547/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: What if Latin America Ruled the World? Author: Oscar Guardiola-Rivera Narrator: Dick Hill Format: Unabridged Length: 19 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 04-19-13 Publisher: Audible Studios for Bloomsbury Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: For too many of us, Latin America exists "below the fold", an echo barely heard beyond the roar of U.S. economics, politics, and culture; the source of little more than dance steps, mesmerizing soccer, spicy food, and questionable politics. But Latin America has been a vital part of the global community since the 17th century, when the Spanish silver peso became the world's first global currency instrument. Today it is home to 600 million people and some of the fastest-growing economies on the planet. Latin America may not outshine or outspend the United States on the world stage anytime soon, but its voices will be heard. Its consumers, resources, and emigrants are already affecting us; they will be even bigger factors in our future. What if Latin America Ruled the World? deftly braids together the histories of North and South America from the exploits of Hernán Cortés to the political showmanship of Hugo Chávez and Evo Morales. Scholar Oscar Guardiola-Rivera is an ideal guide for a searching portrait of the Latin America that we rarely hear about. Members Reviews: Brilliant, Troublesome, Prophetic? Assigning stars to Oscar Guardiola-Rivera's work was difficult and yet easy. There is no book I know of that raises the intriguing issues his has. Composed in the context of the Financial Crises wracking the leading industrial countries he asks if we are not seeing the beginning of a new era of economic reality and a new set of dominant powers. This is a run at brilliancy that deserves top rating, and yet his presentation will cause many readers to lay the book aside in fatigue. He has so much he wishes to say and a lack of systematic organization that creates redundancy and confusion. Advice: Wet your finger and mush on; it is absolutely worth the effort. Why? Brilliant? Guardiola-Rivera is primarily an analyzer of Comparative Economic Systems versed in the history and development of his area of Latin America and willing to project where that region is headed and why. He deals with Economic History, Monetary Theory, and Economic Development and has a keen eye for the social dynamics that are shaping Latin American countries in new and challenging directions. One analogy he uses is that history has seen dominate power rise and fall and be replaced by new players: Rome by Spain by England by the United States, in turn, and now perhaps by China, but more likely by Brazil and the associated states of South America and the Caribbean in new alliances and organizations that override the OAS, the IMF, and the World Bank that have functioned as agents of primarily American power. China he sets aside as lacking the dynamics of democratic systems. The dynamics he describes are generated by the long transformation of a repressed region and particularly the repressed indigenous and Afro-Indian populations that support the leaders we are seeing in today's news from the region. Troublesome? If you were raised on the market fundamentalism or neoliberalism notion that `History is Dead' and that Free Market Capitalism and its associated intuitions have resolved all economic issues, then this book will cause you to rock.

Sleeping with the Devil Audiobook by Robert Baer

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Robert Baer) — Fri, 18 Jul 2003 23:50:60 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/547/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sleeping with the Devil Subtitle: How Washington Sold Its Soul for Saudi Crude Author: Robert Baer Narrator: Robert O'Keefe Format: Abridged Length: 6 hrs Language: English Release date: 07-18-03 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 237 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: For decades, the United States and Saudi Arabia have been locked in a "harmony of interests." America counted on the Saudis for cheap oil, political stability in the Middle East, and lucrative business relationships for the United States, while providing a voracious market for the kingdom's vast oil reserves. With money and oil flowing freely between Washington and Riyadh, the United States has felt secure in its relationship with the Saudis and the ruling Al Sa'ud family. But the rot at the core of our "friendship" with the Saudis was dramatically revealed when it became apparent that fifteen of the nineteen September 11 hijackers proved to be Saudi citizens. In Sleeping with the Devil, Baer documents with chilling clarity how our addiction to cheap oil and Saudi petrodollars caused us to turn a blind eye to the Al Sa'ud's culture of bribery, its abysmal human rights record, and its financial support of fundamentalist Islamic groups that have been directly linked to international acts of terror, including those against the United States. Drawing on his experience as a field operative who was on the ground in the Middle East for much of his twenty years with the agency, as well as the large network of sources he has cultivated in the region and in the U.S. intelligence community, Baer vividly portrays our decades-old relationship with the increasingly dysfunctional and corrupt Al Sa'ud family, the fierce anti-Western sentiment that is sweeping the kingdom, and the desperate link between the two. Editorial Reviews: Saudi Arabia is sitting on the world's largest reserve of crude oil, and that oil is much easier to extract in that country than anywhere else in the world. The Petrodollars pouring into the economy has seen massive investment in infrastructure, hospitals, schools, and of course - mosques. Yet in these holy places, the populace is exhorted to hate the United States, the western world, and non-Muslims. Some of the terrorists who carried out the 9/11 atrocity were from Saudi Arabia. But the United States, says Mr. Baer, desperately dependent on the flow of gasoline, still bows and scrapes... Robert O'Keefe provides the narration, which totals just over six hours. This was another book that I listened to in one sitting, and thoroughly enjoyed. Mr. O'Keefe has a rich-voiced American accent, making for an easy listen despite, at times, being a difficult subject. The audio quality is superb, particularly at Audible Format 4, quite obviously a direct digital recording. This book is an interesting and enlightening way to spend six hours! --Brad Jackson, UK Members Reviews: Ouch. The truth hurts. The Saudis, who I remember were touted as our "friends" during Gulf War I, are revealed for the corrupt kleptocrats that they really are, with all of their funny money deals and blatant interference with the machines of American politics. What's worse is, they support our terrorist enemies... and our government is left apologizing for the Saudis, because there is little else that we can do without risking the largess that comes from their oil coffers. This book is another key to unlocking the mysteries of the War on Terror. I highly recommend it. oh, what a tangled web we weave... This is a historical context style audiobook on current affairs like no other.