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Note: The authors receive royalties paid by the audiobook service provider for this free offer. If you do not want your audiobook to be in the podcast please send us an email to info@thebookvoice.com. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Two-Americans-Audiobook/B007WV90K6 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Two Americans Subtitle: Truman, Eisenhower, and a Dangerous World Author: William Lee Miller Narrator: Dick Hill Format: Unabridged Length: 20 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 04-30-12 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Harry Truman and Dwight Eisenhower, consecutive presidents of the United States, were Midwesterners alike in many ways - except that they also sharply differed. Born within six years of each other (Truman in 1884, Eisenhower in 1890), they came from small towns in the Missouri-Mississippi River Valley - in the midst of cows and wheat, pigs and corn, and grain elevators. Both were grandsons of farmers and sons of forceful mothers, and of fathers who knew failure; both were lower middle class, received public-school educations, and were brought up in low-church Protestant denominations. William Lee Miller interweaves Truman's and Eisenhower's life stories, which then also becomes the story of their nation as it rose to great power. They had contrasting experiences in the Great War - Truman, the haberdasher to be, led men in battle; Eisenhower, the supreme commander to be, did not. Between the wars, Truman was the quintessential politician, and Eisenhower the thoroughgoing anti-politician. Truman knew both the successes and woes of the public life, while Eisenhower was sequestered in the peacetime Army. Then, in the wartime 1940s, these two men were abruptly lifted above dozens of others to become leaders of the great national efforts. Miller describes the hostile maneuvering and bickering at the moment in 1952-53 when power was to be handed from one to the other and somebody had to decide which hat to wear and who greeted whom. As president, each coped with McCarthyism, the tormenting problems of race, and the great issues of the emerging Cold War. They brought the United States into a new pattern of world responsibility while being the first Americans to hold in their hands the awesome power of weapons capable of destroying civilization. Listening to their story is a reminder of the modern American story, of ordinary men dealing with extraordinary power. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (William Lee Miller) Mon, 30 Apr 2012 17:01:16 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Two-Americans-Audiobook/B007WV90K6 thebookvoice.com 20:08:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Two Americans Subtitle: Truman, Eisenhower, and a Dangerous World Author: William Lee Miller Narrator: Dick Hill Format: Unabridged Length: 20 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 04-30-12 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Harry Truman and Dwight Eisenhower, consecutive presidents of the United States, were Midwesterners alike in many ways - except that they also sharply differed. Born within six years of each other (Truman in 1884, Eisenhower in 1890), they came from small towns in the Missouri-Mississippi River Valley - in the midst of cows and wheat, pigs and corn, and grain elevators. Both were grandsons of farmers and sons of forceful mothers, and of fathers who knew failure; both were lower middle class, received public-school educations, and were brought up in low-church Protestant denominations. William Lee Miller interweaves Truman's and Eisenhower's life stories, which then also becomes the story of their nation as it rose to great power. They had contrasting experiences in the Great War - Truman, the haberdasher to be, led men in battle; Eisenhower, the supreme commander to be, did not. Between the wars, Truman was the quintessential politician, and Eisenhower the thoroughgoing anti-politician. Truman knew both the successes and woes of the public life, while Eisenhower was sequestered in the peacetime Army. Then, in the wartime 1940s, these two men were abruptly lifted above dozens of others to become leaders of the great national efforts. Miller describes the hostile maneuvering and bickering at the moment in 1952-53 when power was to be handed from one to the other and somebody had to decide which hat to wear and who greeted whom. As president, each coped with McCarthyism, the tormenting problems of race, and the great issues of the emerging Cold War. They brought the United States into a new pattern of world responsibility while being the first Americans to hold in their hands the awesome power of weapons capable of destroying civilization. Listening to their story is a reminder of the modern American story, of ordinary men dealing with extraordinary power. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Two Americans Subtitle: Truman, Eisenhower, and a Dangerous World Author: William Lee Miller Narrator: Dick Hill Format: Unabridged Length: 20 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 04-30-12 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Harry Truman and Dwight Eisenhower, consecutive presidents of the United States, were Midwesterners alike in many ways - except that they also sharply differed. Born within six years of each other (Truman in 1884, Eisenhower in 1890), they came from small towns in the Missouri-Mississippi River Valley - in the midst of cows and wheat, pigs and corn, and grain elevators. Both were grandsons of farmers and sons of forceful mothers, and of fathers who knew failure; both were lower middle class, received public-school educations, and were brought up in low-church Protestant denominations. William Lee Miller interweaves Truman's and Eisenhower's life stories, which then also becomes the story of their nation as it rose to great power. They had contrasting experiences in the Great War - Truman, the haberdasher to be, led men in battle; Eisenhower, the supreme commander to be, did not. Between the wars, Truman was the quintessential politician, and Eisenhower the thoroughgoing anti-politician. Truman knew both the successes and woes of the public life, while Eisenhower was sequestered in the peacetime Army. Then, in the wartime 1940s, these two men were abruptly lifted above dozens of others to become leaders of the great national efforts. Miller describes the hostile maneuvering and bickering at the moment in 1952-53 when power was to be handed from one to the other and somebody had to decide which hat to wear and who greeted whom. As president, each coped with McCarthyism, the tormenting problems of race, and the great issues of the emerging Cold War. They brought the United States into a new pattern of world responsibility while being the first Americans to hold in their hands the awesome power of weapons capable of destroying civilization. Listening to their story is a reminder of the modern American story, of ordinary men dealing with extraordinary power. Members Reviews: Great compare and contrast of two great presidents A great book if you know nothing about either president. It's interesting to hear the author compare and contrast two great Americans in this book. I've read about both presidents and this was more of a nice review of what I already read. Two Americans One of the best books I have read about these two , and about the time period... I came away with a new respect for both, especially Truman! HST&IKE This is an interestting concept for more of a history than biography. Although it is fairly chronological, the book is divided into areas of intersts such as race, the bomb, etc. I wish the author would have spent more time on the years when the the two former Presidents had reconciled. Fine Dual Biography Excellent historical retrospective of the lives and achievements of two US Presidents who served from World War II through the Cold War. Well researched and written. Two hero presidents Two of my favorite heros who should have been better friends during their almost simultaneous careers. Extremely interesting biographical approach. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-Devils-Queen-Audiobook/B002V5800O Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Devil's Queen Author: Jeanne Kalogridis Narrator: Kate Reading Format: Unabridged Length: 18 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 07-21-09 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 122 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: In her latest historical fiction bestseller, Jeanne Kalogridis tells the story of Caterina, a tender young girl, destined to be a pawn in Machiavellian games. Left a fabulously rich heiress, imprisoned and threatened by her family's enemies, she was finally married off to a handsome prince of France. Overshadowed by her husband's mistress, the conniving Diane de Poitiers, and now consort to a King, Catherine resorted to sorcery to win his love, enhance her fertility and foil her enemies. Against the lavish and decadent backdrop of the French court, and Catherine's visions induced by the black arts, Kalogoris reveals the great love and desire Catherine bore for her husband Henry, and her stark determination to keep her sons on the throne. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jeanne Kalogridis) Tue, 21 Jul 2009 13:57:45 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-Devils-Queen-Audiobook/B002V5800O thebookvoice.com 18:03:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Devil's Queen Author: Jeanne Kalogridis Narrator: Kate Reading Format: Unabridged Length: 18 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 07-21-09 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 122 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: In her latest historical fiction bestseller, Jeanne Kalogridis tells the story of Caterina, a tender young girl, destined to be a pawn in Machiavellian games. Left a fabulously rich heiress, imprisoned and threatened by her family's enemies, she was finally married off to a handsome prince of France. Overshadowed by her husband's mistress, the conniving Diane de Poitiers, and now consort to a King, Catherine resorted to sorcery to win his love, enhance her fertility and foil her enemies. Against the lavish and decadent backdrop of the French court, and Catherine's visions induced by the black arts, Kalogoris reveals the great love and desire Catherine bore for her husband Henry, and her stark determination to keep her sons on the throne. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Devil's Queen Author: Jeanne Kalogridis Narrator: Kate Reading Format: Unabridged Length: 18 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 07-21-09 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 122 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: In her latest historical fiction bestseller, Jeanne Kalogridis tells the story of Caterina, a tender young girl, destined to be a pawn in Machiavellian games. Left a fabulously rich heiress, imprisoned and threatened by her family's enemies, she was finally married off to a handsome prince of France. Overshadowed by her husband's mistress, the conniving Diane de Poitiers, and now consort to a King, Catherine resorted to sorcery to win his love, enhance her fertility and foil her enemies. Against the lavish and decadent backdrop of the French court, and Catherine's visions induced by the black arts, Kalogoris reveals the great love and desire Catherine bore for her husband Henry, and her stark determination to keep her sons on the throne. Members Reviews: Very interesting twist on this infamous queen I enjoyed this take on Catherine M. History tends to make her out to be an evil, calculating, cold woman. This book gave a refreshing point of view on the struggles of women in the political scene of Renaissance Europe. Her involvement with astrology/occult and her keen intelligence of people, politics and herself, even at times very lurid and gritty, was very provocative. Excellant! Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? Yes, I did not sleep for days. could not stop listening. What did you like best about this story? A better understanding of Catherines place in history Which scene was your favorite? When she was being lifted up on the wall. Great Reader but... What disappointed you about The Devil's Queen? Repetitive, repetitive, repetitive; then it begins to repeat itself. There was such a queen. She may have been a believer in Astrology. For this reader's taste, far too many visions/dreams, too many times the same thing happens - Has The Devil's Queen turned you off from other books in this genre? There's some great historic fiction out there. This isn't one of them. Have you listened to any of Kate Readings other performances before? How does this one compare? Ms. Reading is a superior reader and made a truly awful book almost bearable. If you could play editor, what scene or scenes would you have cut from The Devil's Queen? Far too often the Queen (dare I call her Catherine?) has visions. Yuck. She's written as a wily and brilliant negotiator - doing incredibly short-sighted things. One foreshadowing of her husband's death was plenty. Ditto the rest. Engaging and Entertaining I enjoyed this audiobook very much. The narrator was excellent, and really conveyed the tone and mood of the book well. The story was extremely engaging and was one of those "hard to put down" books. I love that all of the French names were pronounced correctly as well. This grand overarching story of Catherine di Medici was an great read. Slow start, great book. Love Jeanne! I've been a Jeanne Kalogridis fan for years. This is just one more installation of her historic genius. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-Rasputin-File-Audiobook/B01L7KM7NO Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Rasputin File Author: Edvard Radzinsky, Judson Rosengrant - translator Narrator: Edoardo Ballerini Format: Unabridged Length: 22 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 09-13-16 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: From the best-selling author of Stalin and The Last Tsar comes The Rasputin File, a remarkable biography of the mystical monk and bizarre philanderer whose role in the demise of the Romanovs and the start of the revolution can only now be fully known. For almost a century, historians could only speculate about the role Grigory Rasputin played in the downfall of tsarist Russia. But in 1995 a lost file from the state archives turned up, a file that contained the complete interrogations of Rasputin's inner circle. With this extensive and explicit amplification of the historical record, Edvard Radzinsky has written a definitive biography, reconstructing in full the fascinating life of an improbable holy man who changed the course of Russian history. Translated from the Russian by Judson Rosengrant. Critic Reviews: "[G]ripping...a story almost Tolstoyan in its complexities and ironies." (The New York Times Book Review) "[N]o reader can come away from [this] biography without a powerful impression of the charm and charisma of the semi-literate bearded peasant from Siberia." (The Economist) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Edvard Radzinsky) Tue, 13 Sep 2016 22:06:37 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-Rasputin-File-Audiobook/B01L7KM7NO thebookvoice.com 22:25:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Rasputin File Author: Edvard Radzinsky, Judson Rosengrant - translator Narrator: Edoardo Ballerini Format: Unabridged Length: 22 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 09-13-16 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: From the best-selling author of Stalin and The Last Tsar comes The Rasputin File, a remarkable biography of the mystical monk and bizarre philanderer whose role in the demise of the Romanovs and the start of the revolution can only now be fully known. For almost a century, historians could only speculate about the role Grigory Rasputin played in the downfall of tsarist Russia. But in 1995 a lost file from the state archives turned up, a file that contained the complete interrogations of Rasputin's inner circle. With this extensive and explicit amplification of the historical record, Edvard Radzinsky has written a definitive biography, reconstructing in full the fascinating life of an improbable holy man who changed the course of Russian history. Translated from the Russian by Judson Rosengrant. Critic Reviews: "[G]ripping...a story almost Tolstoyan in its complexities and ironies." (The New York Times Book Review) "[N]o reader can come away from [this] biography without a powerful impression of the charm and charisma of the semi-literate bearded peasant from Siberia." (The Economist) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Rasputin File Author: Edvard Radzinsky, Judson Rosengrant - translator Narrator: Edoardo Ballerini Format: Unabridged Length: 22 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 09-13-16 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: From the best-selling author of Stalin and The Last Tsar comes The Rasputin File, a remarkable biography of the mystical monk and bizarre philanderer whose role in the demise of the Romanovs and the start of the revolution can only now be fully known. For almost a century, historians could only speculate about the role Grigory Rasputin played in the downfall of tsarist Russia. But in 1995 a lost file from the state archives turned up, a file that contained the complete interrogations of Rasputin's inner circle. With this extensive and explicit amplification of the historical record, Edvard Radzinsky has written a definitive biography, reconstructing in full the fascinating life of an improbable holy man who changed the course of Russian history. Translated from the Russian by Judson Rosengrant. Critic Reviews: "[G]ripping...a story almost Tolstoyan in its complexities and ironies." (The New York Times Book Review) "[N]o reader can come away from [this] biography without a powerful impression of the charm and charisma of the semi-literate bearded peasant from Siberia." (The Economist) Members Reviews: Long but Strong Incredibly lengthy but extremely informative. 24hrs of audio so strap in, but I listened at work over the course of a week and the narration was great. Soothing and steady voice-work. I recommend to those with genuine historical curiosity and of course, a fair bit of patience! https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Uncle-Tom-or-New-Negro-African-Americans-Reflect-on-Booker-T-Washington-and-Up-from-Slavery-100-Years-Later-Audiobook/B008K5VW8Q Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Uncle Tom or New Negro?: African Americans Reflect on Booker T. Washington and 'Up from Slavery' 100 Years Later Author: Rebecca Carroll Narrator: Rodney Gardiner Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 07-13-12 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 11 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: On the 90th anniversary of Booker T. Washington's death comes a passionate, provocative dialogue on his complicated legacy, including the complete text of his classic autobiography, Up from Slavery. Booker T. Washington was born a slave in 1858, yet roughly forty years later he had established the Tuskegee Institute. Befriended by a U.S. president and corporate titans, beloved and reviled by the black community, Washington was one of the most influential voices on the postslavery scene. But Washington's message of gradual accommodation was accepted by some and rejected by others, and, almost a century after his death, he is still one of the most controversial and misunderstood characters in American history. Uncle Tom or New Negro? does much more than provide yet another critical edition of Washington's memoirs. Instead, Carroll has interviewed an outstanding array of African American luminaries including Julianne Malveaux, cultural critics Debra Dickerson and John McWhorter, and Pulitzer Prizewinning journalist and radio talk-show host Karen Hunter, among others. In a dazzling collection bursting with invigorating and varying perspectives, (e.g. What would Booker T. think of Sean Combs or Russell Simmons? Was Washington a "tragic buffoon" or "a giver of hope to those on the margins of the margins"?) this cutting-edge book allows you to reach your own conclusions about a controversial and perhaps ultimately enigmatic figure. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Rebecca Carroll) Fri, 13 Jul 2012 13:06:26 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Uncle-Tom-or-New-Negro-African-Americans-Reflect-on-Booker-T-Washington-and-Up-from-Slavery-100-Years-Later-Audiobook/B008K5VW8Q thebookvoice.com 12:12:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Uncle Tom or New Negro?: African Americans Reflect on Booker T. Washington and 'Up from Slavery' 100 Years Later Author: Rebecca Carroll Narrator: Rodney Gardiner Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 07-13-12 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 11 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: On the 90th anniversary of Booker T. Washington's death comes a passionate, provocative dialogue on his complicated legacy, including the complete text of his classic autobiography, Up from Slavery. Booker T. Washington was born a slave in 1858, yet roughly forty years later he had established the Tuskegee Institute. Befriended by a U.S. president and corporate titans, beloved and reviled by the black community, Washington was one of the most influential voices on the postslavery scene. But Washington's message of gradual accommodation was accepted by some and rejected by others, and, almost a century after his death, he is still one of the most controversial and misunderstood characters in American history. Uncle Tom or New Negro? does much more than provide yet another critical edition of Washington's memoirs. Instead, Carroll has interviewed an outstanding array of African American luminaries including Julianne Malveaux, cultural critics Debra Dickerson and John McWhorter, and Pulitzer Prizewinning journalist and radio talk-show host Karen Hunter, among others. In a dazzling collection bursting with invigorating and varying perspectives, (e.g. What would Booker T. think of Sean Combs or Russell Simmons? Was Washington a "tragic buffoon" or "a giver of hope to those on the margins of the margins"?) this cutting-edge book allows you to reach your own conclusions about a controversial and perhaps ultimately enigmatic figure. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Uncle Tom or New Negro?: African Americans Reflect on Booker T. Washington and 'Up from Slavery' 100 Years Later Author: Rebecca Carroll Narrator: Rodney Gardiner Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 07-13-12 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 11 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: On the 90th anniversary of Booker T. Washington's death comes a passionate, provocative dialogue on his complicated legacy, including the complete text of his classic autobiography, Up from Slavery. Booker T. Washington was born a slave in 1858, yet roughly forty years later he had established the Tuskegee Institute. Befriended by a U.S. president and corporate titans, beloved and reviled by the black community, Washington was one of the most influential voices on the postslavery scene. But Washington's message of gradual accommodation was accepted by some and rejected by others, and, almost a century after his death, he is still one of the most controversial and misunderstood characters in American history. Uncle Tom or New Negro? does much more than provide yet another critical edition of Washington's memoirs. Instead, Carroll has interviewed an outstanding array of African American luminaries including Julianne Malveaux, cultural critics Debra Dickerson and John McWhorter, and Pulitzer Prizewinning journalist and radio talk-show host Karen Hunter, among others. In a dazzling collection bursting with invigorating and varying perspectives, (e.g. What would Booker T. think of Sean Combs or Russell Simmons? Was Washington a "tragic buffoon" or "a giver of hope to those on the margins of the margins"?) this cutting-edge book allows you to reach your own conclusions about a controversial and perhaps ultimately enigmatic figure. Members Reviews: Timely advice with valuable commentary I've been a fan of Professor Washington for some time without ever truly read his works. His story of building up himself and Tuskegee is impressive. I had a few friends who are Tuskegee alumni and they are impressive professionally. I'm also aware of his negative reputation and how he is often juxtaposed with Dr. DuBois. It's this false dichotomy that has been the reason we don't know enough about Washington's efforts and advice. This book attempts to offer both sides and a middle to the discussion. I suggest starting with Up from Slavery then coming back for the commentaries. The narrator does a wonderful job as well. So Educational!!! This book gave me a new look at Booker T. Washington. I am so pleased to have you learn about his struggle and his many accomplishments. Thank you Mr. Washington for paving the way for so many. Informative and eye opening Firstly, if like myself you havent heard of Booker T Washington before then Id advise you listen to the book first rather than the opinions beforehand. I would have done so in hindsight, as the book was then listened to from an angle of the arguments given beforehand rather than just the book itself and then reflecting on it. The book itself is frankly amazing. The achievements made were tremendous given the time period and whilst there were certain aspects that I wouldnt agree with personally, given the context I can understand. There is a lot to learn for all non white communities in this not just for African Americans. Many of the post slavery struggles can be related to. The overall message of hope and collaboration is very strong and welcome. The narrator was very well suited to this, delivering in a strong and likeable tone. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-Sultans-Audiobook/B0098OP11C Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Sultans Author: Noel Barber Narrator: Frederick Davidson Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 09-11-12 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 34 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: This brilliantly readable work of history tells the bizarre story of the Ottoman Empire as seen through the lives of its extravagant and tyrannical sultans. With their absolute power, their love of pomp, and their overwhelming venality and corruption, rarely has a great empire been ruled by such grotesque and awesome figures. There was Suleiman the Magnificent, who allowed his wife to persuade him to murder his eldest son and his best friend; Murad III, who left 103 children behind him when he died; Mustafa, who was kept in a cage, attended by deaf-mutes, until he ascended to the throne. There were sultans who practiced their archery on living people; sultans who drowned the ladies of their harem by the score; and sultans who gave the reins of empire to their favorite eunuchs. For 400 years, they fought wars, terrorized their subjects, made Turkey into a great empire, and then allowed her to decline into ostentatious and impotent decay. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Noel Barber) Tue, 11 Sep 2012 01:54:36 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-Sultans-Audiobook/B0098OP11C thebookvoice.com 10:22:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Sultans Author: Noel Barber Narrator: Frederick Davidson Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 09-11-12 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 34 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: This brilliantly readable work of history tells the bizarre story of the Ottoman Empire as seen through the lives of its extravagant and tyrannical sultans. With their absolute power, their love of pomp, and their overwhelming venality and corruption, rarely has a great empire been ruled by such grotesque and awesome figures. There was Suleiman the Magnificent, who allowed his wife to persuade him to murder his eldest son and his best friend; Murad III, who left 103 children behind him when he died; Mustafa, who was kept in a cage, attended by deaf-mutes, until he ascended to the throne. There were sultans who practiced their archery on living people; sultans who drowned the ladies of their harem by the score; and sultans who gave the reins of empire to their favorite eunuchs. For 400 years, they fought wars, terrorized their subjects, made Turkey into a great empire, and then allowed her to decline into ostentatious and impotent decay. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Sultans Author: Noel Barber Narrator: Frederick Davidson Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 09-11-12 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 34 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: This brilliantly readable work of history tells the bizarre story of the Ottoman Empire as seen through the lives of its extravagant and tyrannical sultans. With their absolute power, their love of pomp, and their overwhelming venality and corruption, rarely has a great empire been ruled by such grotesque and awesome figures. There was Suleiman the Magnificent, who allowed his wife to persuade him to murder his eldest son and his best friend; Murad III, who left 103 children behind him when he died; Mustafa, who was kept in a cage, attended by deaf-mutes, until he ascended to the throne. There were sultans who practiced their archery on living people; sultans who drowned the ladies of their harem by the score; and sultans who gave the reins of empire to their favorite eunuchs. For 400 years, they fought wars, terrorized their subjects, made Turkey into a great empire, and then allowed her to decline into ostentatious and impotent decay. Members Reviews: One of the indispensables for several reasons: Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? Anyone curious of history will discover what an alternative universe in this world can really mean. What did you like best about this story? To much to choose from. What about Frederick Davidsons performance did you like? Took awhile getting used to but turned out precisely correct. Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? I am history buff but was not prepared for this important missing gigantic chasm that needed redress. Any additional comments? This presents the consequences and development of an historic civilization as planted by Ghengis Kahn`s lineage. A real life lesson on first causes. This story does not reach into that previous so check out Dan Carlon`s wrath of the Kahn`s. Both entertaining and informative Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? Definitely. The book filled in some important gaps in my knowledge of history, and was hard to put down. The Ottoman empire played an extremely important part in European history, and this book helps one to understand some essential elements: what was behind the terror that the Turks held for Europe in the 16th and 17th centuries, why the empire fell apart, what the consequences were of this collapse. Come lurid details are indispensable for understanding.The almost caricatural but alas all too real excesses of the Ottoman sultans and their social-cultural support system is a good point of departure for reflecting on the importance of democracy (which sometimes seems a fallible system) and also on the role of religion in sustaining tyranny. Would you listen to another book narrated by Frederick Davidson? Yes. He is not among my favorite readers, however. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? When Armenians were deliberately killed by the tens of thousands, for the flimsiest of reasons.When a particularly able general, betrayed by his sultan, was finally wounded and captured and treated with great courtesy by his captors.When Attaturk's first paramour hurries to his side upon receiving news of his divorce, only to be refused entrance, and is found dead in the street the next day with a bullet in her. Any additional comments? This is one of those audiobooks I could hardly put down, and I will surely listen to it again. Mamas don't raise your sons to be Jannisaries Talk about job insecurity. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Daniel-Patrick-Moynihan-Audiobook/B00KZ14JGA Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Daniel Patrick Moynihan Subtitle: A Portrait in Letters of an American Visionary Author: Daniel Patrick Moynihan, Steven R. Weisman (editor) Narrator: Sean Runnette Format: Unabridged Length: 26 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 06-24-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: When Daniel Patrick Moynihan died in 2003 the Economist described him as a "philosopher-politician-diplomat who two centuries earlier would not have been out of place among the Founding Fathers. Though Moynihan never wrote an autobiography, he was a gifted author and voluminous correspondent, and in this selection from his letters Steven Weisman has compiled a vivid portrait of Moynihans life, in the senators own words. Before his four terms as Senator from New York, Moynihan served in key positions under Presidents Kennedy, Johnson, Nixon, and Ford. His letters offer an extraordinary window into particular moments in history, from his feelings of loss at JFKs assassination, to his passionate pleas to Nixon not to make Vietnam a Nixon war, to his frustrations over healthcare and welfare reform during the Clinton era.This audiobook showcases the unbridled range of Moynihans intellect and interests, his appreciation for his constituents, his renowned wit, and his warmth even for those with whom he profoundly disagreed. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Daniel Patrick Moynihan) Tue, 24 Jun 2014 13:26:44 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Daniel-Patrick-Moynihan-Audiobook/B00KZ14JGA thebookvoice.com 26:14:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Daniel Patrick Moynihan Subtitle: A Portrait in Letters of an American Visionary Author: Daniel Patrick Moynihan, Steven R. Weisman (editor) Narrator: Sean Runnette Format: Unabridged Length: 26 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 06-24-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: When Daniel Patrick Moynihan died in 2003 the Economist described him as a "philosopher-politician-diplomat who two centuries earlier would not have been out of place among the Founding Fathers. Though Moynihan never wrote an autobiography, he was a gifted author and voluminous correspondent, and in this selection from his letters Steven Weisman has compiled a vivid portrait of Moynihans life, in the senators own words. Before his four terms as Senator from New York, Moynihan served in key positions under Presidents Kennedy, Johnson, Nixon, and Ford. His letters offer an extraordinary window into particular moments in history, from his feelings of loss at JFKs assassination, to his passionate pleas to Nixon not to make Vietnam a Nixon war, to his frustrations over healthcare and welfare reform during the Clinton era.This audiobook showcases the unbridled range of Moynihans intellect and interests, his appreciation for his constituents, his renowned wit, and his warmth even for those with whom he profoundly disagreed. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Daniel Patrick Moynihan Subtitle: A Portrait in Letters of an American Visionary Author: Daniel Patrick Moynihan, Steven R. Weisman (editor) Narrator: Sean Runnette Format: Unabridged Length: 26 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 06-24-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: When Daniel Patrick Moynihan died in 2003 the Economist described him as a "philosopher-politician-diplomat who two centuries earlier would not have been out of place among the Founding Fathers. Though Moynihan never wrote an autobiography, he was a gifted author and voluminous correspondent, and in this selection from his letters Steven Weisman has compiled a vivid portrait of Moynihans life, in the senators own words. Before his four terms as Senator from New York, Moynihan served in key positions under Presidents Kennedy, Johnson, Nixon, and Ford. His letters offer an extraordinary window into particular moments in history, from his feelings of loss at JFKs assassination, to his passionate pleas to Nixon not to make Vietnam a Nixon war, to his frustrations over healthcare and welfare reform during the Clinton era.This audiobook showcases the unbridled range of Moynihans intellect and interests, his appreciation for his constituents, his renowned wit, and his warmth even for those with whom he profoundly disagreed. Members Reviews: He is missed more than ever This collection of his writings proves again how much he is missed. In all things which mattered he was neither a liberal nor a conservative; instead he was always seeking what was best for the American people. A Far-Sighted Public Servant A great introduction to a fascinating man of letters and public servant. Moynihan was at least prescient and at best prophetic in his analyses of society's ills. These letters provide a look at his thinking and humanity; the editor's notes provide historical and personal context. A tribute to a civilized and principled man. His legacy is that a nation's greatness is measured by the calibre of its leaders. He never lost sight of that. His letters display the depth of his thinking and his grasp of issues that affect the direction of our country. This is a recommended read for anyone who enjoys biographies of great Americans. Five Stars I liked the direct quotes from DPM's works that sumarized a point. Remarkable insight. No mere twittering here The shining star that was D.P. Moynihan served his country (and himself) at a time when a modicum of literacy was pre-requisite for reaching the highest levels of socio-political leadership. A Portrait in Letters provides a delightful glimpse of the world before the globalization of gibberish. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Ambition-Pragmatism-and-Party-Audiobook/B077GDG67G Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ambition, Pragmatism, and Party Subtitle: A Political Biography of Gerald R. Ford Author: Scott Kaufman Narrator: Robertson Dean Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 11-17-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Within eight turbulent months in 1974 Gerald Ford went from the United States House of Representatives, where he was the minority leader, to the White House as the country's first and only unelected president. His unprecedented rise to power, after Richard Nixon's equally unprecedented fall, has garnered the lion's share of scholarly attention devoted to America's 38th president. But Gerald Ford's (1913-2006) life and career in and out of Washington spanned nearly the entire 20th century. Ambition, Pragmatism, and Party captures for the first time the full scope of Ford's long and remarkable political life. The man who emerges is keenly ambitious, determined to climb the political ladder in Washington, and loyal to his party but not a political ideologue. Drawing on interviews with family and congressional and administrative officials, presidential historian Scott Kaufman traces Ford's path from a Depression-era childhood through service in World War II to entry into Congress shortly after the Cold War began. He delves deeply into the workings of Congress and legislative-executive relations, offering insight into Ford's role as the House minority leader in a time of conservative insurgency in the Republican Party. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Scott Kaufman) Fri, 17 Nov 2017 15:32:31 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Ambition-Pragmatism-and-Party-Audiobook/B077GDG67G thebookvoice.com 16:22:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ambition, Pragmatism, and Party Subtitle: A Political Biography of Gerald R. Ford Author: Scott Kaufman Narrator: Robertson Dean Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 11-17-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Within eight turbulent months in 1974 Gerald Ford went from the United States House of Representatives, where he was the minority leader, to the White House as the country's first and only unelected president. His unprecedented rise to power, after Richard Nixon's equally unprecedented fall, has garnered the lion's share of scholarly attention devoted to America's 38th president. But Gerald Ford's (1913-2006) life and career in and out of Washington spanned nearly the entire 20th century. Ambition, Pragmatism, and Party captures for the first time the full scope of Ford's long and remarkable political life. The man who emerges is keenly ambitious, determined to climb the political ladder in Washington, and loyal to his party but not a political ideologue. Drawing on interviews with family and congressional and administrative officials, presidential historian Scott Kaufman traces Ford's path from a Depression-era childhood through service in World War II to entry into Congress shortly after the Cold War began. He delves deeply into the workings of Congress and legislative-executive relations, offering insight into Ford's role as the House minority leader in a time of conservative insurgency in the Republican Party. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ambition, Pragmatism, and Party Subtitle: A Political Biography of Gerald R. Ford Author: Scott Kaufman Narrator: Robertson Dean Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 11-17-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Within eight turbulent months in 1974 Gerald Ford went from the United States House of Representatives, where he was the minority leader, to the White House as the country's first and only unelected president. His unprecedented rise to power, after Richard Nixon's equally unprecedented fall, has garnered the lion's share of scholarly attention devoted to America's 38th president. But Gerald Ford's (1913-2006) life and career in and out of Washington spanned nearly the entire 20th century. Ambition, Pragmatism, and Party captures for the first time the full scope of Ford's long and remarkable political life. The man who emerges is keenly ambitious, determined to climb the political ladder in Washington, and loyal to his party but not a political ideologue. Drawing on interviews with family and congressional and administrative officials, presidential historian Scott Kaufman traces Ford's path from a Depression-era childhood through service in World War II to entry into Congress shortly after the Cold War began. He delves deeply into the workings of Congress and legislative-executive relations, offering insight into Ford's role as the House minority leader in a time of conservative insurgency in the Republican Party. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/John-F-Kennedy-A-Captivating-Guide-to-the-Life-of-JFK-Audiobook/B077YRN278 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: John F. Kennedy: A Captivating Guide to the Life of JFK Author: Captivating History Narrator: Duke Holm Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 12-07-17 Publisher: Captivating History Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 25 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Explore the fascinating life of John F. Kennedy Gallup's List of Widely Admired People of the 20th Century places President John F. Kennedy in the third slot, behind Martin Luther King, Jr., and Mother Teresa. Needless to say, President Kennedy's name is one that will not soon be forgotten. Many people will simply recall him as the handsome president who reigned for a short while before his unfortunate death at the hands of an assassin in Dallas, Texas. They may recall he was the youngest president to have been sworn into the presidential office or he dealt with issues such as the Cuban Missile Crisis. The general American public and the world know much about the surface of JFK's life - they know of his affairs and his ill health - but they often do not recall anything about who he was as a person or how he interacted with his wife and family. This audiobook aims to unveil all this information along with many more captivating facts about the life of John F. Kennedy. Some of the topics covered in this audiobook include: Listen to this audiobook now to learn more about John F. Kennedy! bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Captivating History) Thu, 07 Dec 2017 19:03:45 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/John-F-Kennedy-A-Captivating-Guide-to-the-Life-of-JFK-Audiobook/B077YRN278 thebookvoice.com 01:44:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: John F. Kennedy: A Captivating Guide to the Life of JFK Author: Captivating History Narrator: Duke Holm Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 12-07-17 Publisher: Captivating History Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 25 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Explore the fascinating life of John F. Kennedy Gallup's List of Widely Admired People of the 20th Century places President John F. Kennedy in the third slot, behind Martin Luther King, Jr., and Mother Teresa. Needless to say, President Kennedy's name is one that will not soon be forgotten. Many people will simply recall him as the handsome president who reigned for a short while before his unfortunate death at the hands of an assassin in Dallas, Texas. They may recall he was the youngest president to have been sworn into the presidential office or he dealt with issues such as the Cuban Missile Crisis. The general American public and the world know much about the surface of JFK's life - they know of his affairs and his ill health - but they often do not recall anything about who he was as a person or how he interacted with his wife and family. This audiobook aims to unveil all this information along with many more captivating facts about the life of John F. Kennedy. Some of the topics covered in this audiobook include: Listen to this audiobook now to learn more about John F. Kennedy! Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: John F. Kennedy: A Captivating Guide to the Life of JFK Author: Captivating History Narrator: Duke Holm Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 12-07-17 Publisher: Captivating History Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 25 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Explore the fascinating life of John F. Kennedy Gallup's List of Widely Admired People of the 20th Century places President John F. Kennedy in the third slot, behind Martin Luther King, Jr., and Mother Teresa. Needless to say, President Kennedy's name is one that will not soon be forgotten. Many people will simply recall him as the handsome president who reigned for a short while before his unfortunate death at the hands of an assassin in Dallas, Texas. They may recall he was the youngest president to have been sworn into the presidential office or he dealt with issues such as the Cuban Missile Crisis. The general American public and the world know much about the surface of JFK's life - they know of his affairs and his ill health - but they often do not recall anything about who he was as a person or how he interacted with his wife and family. This audiobook aims to unveil all this information along with many more captivating facts about the life of John F. Kennedy. Some of the topics covered in this audiobook include: Listen to this audiobook now to learn more about John F. Kennedy! Members Reviews: My most loving book. I born after the death of this great personality. I always love history especially the USA, This book is filled with the authentic information about JFK. A premier book. A great introduction to the JFK life, from childhood to death! If you are new to this subject, I would definitely recommend it. Well done!!! I am no Kennedy scholar but the results that even when he did well it was only for political gain got to be rather emotional and unbelievable at times. The book was a fascinating in a gossipy kind of way.Well done!!! Good guide Interesting historical events difficult to understand. While recognizing President Kennedy's notable achievements at home and abroad, The writer would finish with a jab in the back clearly inspired by his description of honesty. Good insight here!!! He seemed like a pretty cool guy, really hate being so scrutinized in the public eye and just wanted their private life to be private. The book was supportive and equal on this topic. Good insight here. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Mr-and-Mrs-Madisons-War-Audiobook/B0083UREHG Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Mr and Mrs Madison's War Subtitle: America's First Couple and the Second War of Independence Author: Hugh Howard Narrator: John Chancer Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 05-17-12 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: August 28, 1814. James Madison mourns the nation's loss. Smoke rises from the ruin of the Capitol before him; a mile away stands the blackened shell of the White House. The British have laid waste to Washington City. As we approach its bicentennial, the War of 1812 remains the least understood of America's wars. To some it was a conflict that resolved nothing, but to others, it was the second war of independence, settling once and for all that America would never again submit to Britain. At its centre was James Madison, and at his side was the extraordinary Dolley, who defined the role of first lady for all to follow, and who would prove perhaps her husband's most indispensable ally. In this powerful new work, drawing on countless primary sources, acclaimed historian Hugh Howard presents a gripping account of the conflict as James and Dolley Madison experienced it. Mr and Mrs Madison's War rediscovers a conflict fought on land and sea - from the shores of the Potomac River to the Great Lakes - that proved to be a critical turning point in American history. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Hugh Howard) Thu, 17 May 2012 21:38:02 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Mr-and-Mrs-Madisons-War-Audiobook/B0083UREHG thebookvoice.com 11:57:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Mr and Mrs Madison's War Subtitle: America's First Couple and the Second War of Independence Author: Hugh Howard Narrator: John Chancer Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 05-17-12 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: August 28, 1814. James Madison mourns the nation's loss. Smoke rises from the ruin of the Capitol before him; a mile away stands the blackened shell of the White House. The British have laid waste to Washington City. As we approach its bicentennial, the War of 1812 remains the least understood of America's wars. To some it was a conflict that resolved nothing, but to others, it was the second war of independence, settling once and for all that America would never again submit to Britain. At its centre was James Madison, and at his side was the extraordinary Dolley, who defined the role of first lady for all to follow, and who would prove perhaps her husband's most indispensable ally. In this powerful new work, drawing on countless primary sources, acclaimed historian Hugh Howard presents a gripping account of the conflict as James and Dolley Madison experienced it. Mr and Mrs Madison's War rediscovers a conflict fought on land and sea - from the shores of the Potomac River to the Great Lakes - that proved to be a critical turning point in American history. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Mr and Mrs Madison's War Subtitle: America's First Couple and the Second War of Independence Author: Hugh Howard Narrator: John Chancer Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 05-17-12 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: August 28, 1814. James Madison mourns the nation's loss. Smoke rises from the ruin of the Capitol before him; a mile away stands the blackened shell of the White House. The British have laid waste to Washington City. As we approach its bicentennial, the War of 1812 remains the least understood of America's wars. To some it was a conflict that resolved nothing, but to others, it was the second war of independence, settling once and for all that America would never again submit to Britain. At its centre was James Madison, and at his side was the extraordinary Dolley, who defined the role of first lady for all to follow, and who would prove perhaps her husband's most indispensable ally. In this powerful new work, drawing on countless primary sources, acclaimed historian Hugh Howard presents a gripping account of the conflict as James and Dolley Madison experienced it. Mr and Mrs Madison's War rediscovers a conflict fought on land and sea - from the shores of the Potomac River to the Great Lakes - that proved to be a critical turning point in American history. Members Reviews: A nice overview of an over looked war, 1812 If you could sum up Mr and Mrs Madison's War in three words, what would they be? Inclusive, through and Exciting What did you like best about this story? I feel I know understand 1812 a war that is forgotten in the UK What about John Chancers performance did you like? Clear and a good easy listen Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? yes https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Louisa-Audiobook/B01C7MNQ5E Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Louisa Subtitle: The Extraordinary Life of Mrs. Adams Author: Louisa Thomas Narrator: Kirsten Potter Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 04-05-16 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 52 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: An intimate portrait of Louisa Catherine Adams, the wife of John Quincy Adams, who witnessed firsthand the greatest transformations of her time. Born in London to an American father and a British mother on the eve of the Revolutionary War, Louisa Catherine Johnson was raised in circumstances very different from the New England upbringing of future president John Quincy Adams, whose life had been dedicated to public service from the earliest age. And yet John Quincy fell in love with her almost despite himself. Their often tempestuous but deeply close marriage lasted half a century. They lived in Prussia, Massachusetts, Washington, Russia, and England, at royal courts, on farms, in cities, and in the White House. Louisa saw more of Europe and America than nearly any other woman of her time. But wherever she lived, she was always pressing her nose against the glass, not quite sure whether she was looking in or out. The other members of the Adams family could take their identity for granted - they were Adamses; they were Americans - but she had to invent her own. The story of Louisa Catherine Adams is one of a woman who forged a sense of self. As the country her husband led found its place in the world, she found a voice. That voice resonates still. In this deeply felt biography, the talented journalist and historian Louisa Thomas finally gives Louisa Catherine Adams' full extraordinary life its due. An intimate portrait of a remarkable woman, a complicated marriage, and a pivotal historical moment, Louisa Thomas' biography is a masterful work from an elegant storyteller. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Louisa Thomas) Tue, 05 Apr 2016 20:20:02 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Louisa-Audiobook/B01C7MNQ5E thebookvoice.com 16:46:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Louisa Subtitle: The Extraordinary Life of Mrs. Adams Author: Louisa Thomas Narrator: Kirsten Potter Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 04-05-16 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 52 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: An intimate portrait of Louisa Catherine Adams, the wife of John Quincy Adams, who witnessed firsthand the greatest transformations of her time. Born in London to an American father and a British mother on the eve of the Revolutionary War, Louisa Catherine Johnson was raised in circumstances very different from the New England upbringing of future president John Quincy Adams, whose life had been dedicated to public service from the earliest age. And yet John Quincy fell in love with her almost despite himself. Their often tempestuous but deeply close marriage lasted half a century. They lived in Prussia, Massachusetts, Washington, Russia, and England, at royal courts, on farms, in cities, and in the White House. Louisa saw more of Europe and America than nearly any other woman of her time. But wherever she lived, she was always pressing her nose against the glass, not quite sure whether she was looking in or out. The other members of the Adams family could take their identity for granted - they were Adamses; they were Americans - but she had to invent her own. The story of Louisa Catherine Adams is one of a woman who forged a sense of self. As the country her husband led found its place in the world, she found a voice. That voice resonates still. In this deeply felt biography, the talented journalist and historian Louisa Thomas finally gives Louisa Catherine Adams' full extraordinary life its due. An intimate portrait of a remarkable woman, a complicated marriage, and a pivotal historical moment, Louisa Thomas' biography is a masterful work from an elegant storyteller. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Louisa Subtitle: The Extraordinary Life of Mrs. Adams Author: Louisa Thomas Narrator: Kirsten Potter Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 04-05-16 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 52 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: An intimate portrait of Louisa Catherine Adams, the wife of John Quincy Adams, who witnessed firsthand the greatest transformations of her time. Born in London to an American father and a British mother on the eve of the Revolutionary War, Louisa Catherine Johnson was raised in circumstances very different from the New England upbringing of future president John Quincy Adams, whose life had been dedicated to public service from the earliest age. And yet John Quincy fell in love with her almost despite himself. Their often tempestuous but deeply close marriage lasted half a century. They lived in Prussia, Massachusetts, Washington, Russia, and England, at royal courts, on farms, in cities, and in the White House. Louisa saw more of Europe and America than nearly any other woman of her time. But wherever she lived, she was always pressing her nose against the glass, not quite sure whether she was looking in or out. The other members of the Adams family could take their identity for granted - they were Adamses; they were Americans - but she had to invent her own. The story of Louisa Catherine Adams is one of a woman who forged a sense of self. As the country her husband led found its place in the world, she found a voice. That voice resonates still. In this deeply felt biography, the talented journalist and historian Louisa Thomas finally gives Louisa Catherine Adams' full extraordinary life its due. An intimate portrait of a remarkable woman, a complicated marriage, and a pivotal historical moment, Louisa Thomas' biography is a masterful work from an elegant storyteller. Members Reviews: Insightful Many years ago I read a book about Louisa Adams and was impressed with her courage in traveling alone with child and servant from St. Petersburg to Paris. She crossed Russia in winter through war zones on a troika. When I heard an interview with Louisa Thomas about her new book about Louisa Adams I bought it right away. Louisa was born in England and educated in Catholic schools in both England and France. After marrying John Q. Adams they lived in Europe and she perfected the role of a diplomats wife. Louisa was unusual for a woman of that era as she was educated and spoke a number of languages. John Q. Adams spoke nine languages and she was not far behind him. She was fluent in French and English and passable in Latin, Greek, Dutch, Portuguese, German and Russian. She wrote music and played the harp and she became a writer. When she was First Lady her European manners made her exotic. She had four children but had many miscarriages. Louisa was a strong willed, intelligent and independent woman who chafed under the role of women in that era. She wrote I cannot believe that there is any inferiority in the sexes as far as the mind and intellect are concerned. I was impressed to learn from the book that Louisa met Napoleon Bonaparte. The book is well written and researched. The author had access to all her correspondence as well as diaries, poetry, plays, fiction and non- fiction stories and two autobiographies. With access to all this information it is no wonder the author was able to write such an interesting book about Louisa. I wish the author would have included more information about Louisas thoughts and role in the antislavery movement and also in womens rights. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Daniel-Boone-Audiobook/B002V0TINM Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Daniel Boone Subtitle: The Life and Legend of an American Pioneer Author: John Mack Faragher Narrator: Tom Parker Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs Language: English Release date: 12-02-08 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 78 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Drawing from popular narrative, the public record, scraps of documentation from Boone's own hand, and a treasure trove of reminiscences gathered by 19th-century antiquarians, Faragher uses the methods of new social history to create a portrait of the man and the times he helped shape. Blending themes from a much vitalized Western and frontier history with the words and ideas of ordinary people, Faragher has produced a book that will stand as the definitive life of Daniel Boone for decades to come, and one that illuminates the frontier world of Boone like no other. Critic Reviews: "Well-written and immensely satisfying in several ways, this biography separates myth from fact while also showing that this is a man about whom legends have been made.... Boone speaks to the American spirit in an elemental way that is wonderfully conveyed by this author, in a book that readers will find memorable." ( School Library Journal)"Tom Parker read this with a quiet voice, using a variety of expressions and intonations. Faragher's story, combined with Parker's narration, aids in the digestion of this new insight into early American history." ( Library Journal) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (John Mack Faragher) Tue, 02 Dec 2008 01:09:60 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Daniel-Boone-Audiobook/B002V0TINM thebookvoice.com 00:13:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Daniel Boone Subtitle: The Life and Legend of an American Pioneer Author: John Mack Faragher Narrator: Tom Parker Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs Language: English Release date: 12-02-08 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 78 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Drawing from popular narrative, the public record, scraps of documentation from Boone's own hand, and a treasure trove of reminiscences gathered by 19th-century antiquarians, Faragher uses the methods of new social history to create a portrait of the man and the times he helped shape. Blending themes from a much vitalized Western and frontier history with the words and ideas of ordinary people, Faragher has produced a book that will stand as the definitive life of Daniel Boone for decades to come, and one that illuminates the frontier world of Boone like no other. Critic Reviews: "Well-written and immensely satisfying in several ways, this biography separates myth from fact while also showing that this is a man about whom legends have been made.... Boone speaks to the American spirit in an elemental way that is wonderfully conveyed by this author, in a book that readers will find memorable." ( School Library Journal)"Tom Parker read this with a quiet voice, using a variety of expressions and intonations. Faragher's story, combined with Parker's narration, aids in the digestion of this new insight into early American history." ( Library Journal) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Daniel Boone Subtitle: The Life and Legend of an American Pioneer Author: John Mack Faragher Narrator: Tom Parker Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs Language: English Release date: 12-02-08 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 78 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Drawing from popular narrative, the public record, scraps of documentation from Boone's own hand, and a treasure trove of reminiscences gathered by 19th-century antiquarians, Faragher uses the methods of new social history to create a portrait of the man and the times he helped shape. Blending themes from a much vitalized Western and frontier history with the words and ideas of ordinary people, Faragher has produced a book that will stand as the definitive life of Daniel Boone for decades to come, and one that illuminates the frontier world of Boone like no other. Critic Reviews: "Well-written and immensely satisfying in several ways, this biography separates myth from fact while also showing that this is a man about whom legends have been made.... Boone speaks to the American spirit in an elemental way that is wonderfully conveyed by this author, in a book that readers will find memorable." ( School Library Journal)"Tom Parker read this with a quiet voice, using a variety of expressions and intonations. Faragher's story, combined with Parker's narration, aids in the digestion of this new insight into early American history." ( Library Journal) Members Reviews: Excellent book for history readers I enjoy history and hence enjoyed this book. The author does an excellent job of attempting to separate fact from fiction. He gives us the man, Daniel Boone, with his all his faults and attributes. This book is extremely well researched and the writer has clearly attempted to present an honest version of this man's life. I came away feeling like I know who Mr. Boone was and what he was about. I was sad when he died and this tells me the author did his job. good, learned a good bit not bad for a historical audio book. Not the world's biggest page turner. but enjoyable and not a snoozer. I was driving back to Raleigh from Louisville, and stopping in the Cumberland Gap, so I put this on. really cool part of American history that is not emphasized much anymore, so I enjoyed learning some new things. enlightening heartbreaking astounding Where does Daniel Boone rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? Having listened to hundreds of Audible Books over almost a decade I would put this among the top 5 Books I have listened to. What was one of the most memorable moments of Daniel Boone? So very many moments, Perhaps the tracking and rescue of his daughter since it shows his determination his unique skills and abilities his devotion and dedication that speak to the man and what makes him a standout in early American history. What about Tom Parkers performance did you like? Everything Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Riviting! fully engaging ! did not want to stop, so well written, and the Narration was spot on. Any additional comments? A must for all who have an interest in early American history and the people and events that shaped our Nation but it is more .It is the story of a most amazing life in most amazing times. It is an opportunity to walk a mile in this mans shoes to share in his adventures his great love for exploration his deeply honest nature that allowed him to relate so many among them the native tribes he encountered his survival skills and his natural leadership qualities his heartbreak his integrity and yes his temper .He did not seek the limelight in fact quite the opposite. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Dare-Not-Linger-Audiobook/B074ZPBKLC Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dare Not Linger Subtitle: The Presidential Years Author: Nelson Mandela, Mandla Langa, Graca Machel - prologue Narrator: Adrian Lester Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 10-24-17 Publisher: Macmillan Digital Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: 'I have discovered the secret that after climbing a great hill, one only finds that there are many more hills to climb. I have taken a moment here to rest, to steal a view of the glorious vista that surrounds me, to look back on the distance I have come. But I can only rest for a moment, for with freedom comes responsibilities, and I dare not linger, for my long walk is not ended.' (Long Walk to Freedom) In 1994 Nelson Mandela became the first president of democratic South Africa. Five years later he stood down. In that time he and his government wrought the most extraordinary transformation, turning a nation riven by centuries of colonialism and apartheid into a fully functioning democracy in which all South Africa's citizens, black and white, were equal before the law. Dare Not Linger is the story of Mandela's presidential years, drawing heavily on the memoir he began to write as he prepared to finish his term of office but was unable to finish. Now the acclaimed South African writer Mandla Langa has completed the task using Mandela's unfinished draft, detailed notes that Mandela made as events were unfolding and a wealth of previously unseen archival material. With a prologue by Mandela's widow, Graça Machel, the result is a vivid and inspirational account of Mandela's presidency, a country in flux and the creation of a new democracy. It tells the extraordinary story of the transition from decades of apartheid rule and the challenges Mandela overcame to make a reality of his cherished vision for a liberated South Africa. Critic Reviews: "Narrator Adrian Lester takes immediate control of the work, lending it a serious consequential air [...] Lester has the ability to transform his voice into Mandela's in the middle of a sentence and then go back to his impeccably precise reading." (Audiofile) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Nelson Mandela) Tue, 24 Oct 2017 00:26:09 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Dare-Not-Linger-Audiobook/B074ZPBKLC thebookvoice.com 13:21:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dare Not Linger Subtitle: The Presidential Years Author: Nelson Mandela, Mandla Langa, Graca Machel - prologue Narrator: Adrian Lester Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 10-24-17 Publisher: Macmillan Digital Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: 'I have discovered the secret that after climbing a great hill, one only finds that there are many more hills to climb. I have taken a moment here to rest, to steal a view of the glorious vista that surrounds me, to look back on the distance I have come. But I can only rest for a moment, for with freedom comes responsibilities, and I dare not linger, for my long walk is not ended.' (Long Walk to Freedom) In 1994 Nelson Mandela became the first president of democratic South Africa. Five years later he stood down. In that time he and his government wrought the most extraordinary transformation, turning a nation riven by centuries of colonialism and apartheid into a fully functioning democracy in which all South Africa's citizens, black and white, were equal before the law. Dare Not Linger is the story of Mandela's presidential years, drawing heavily on the memoir he began to write as he prepared to finish his term of office but was unable to finish. Now the acclaimed South African writer Mandla Langa has completed the task using Mandela's unfinished draft, detailed notes that Mandela made as events were unfolding and a wealth of previously unseen archival material. With a prologue by Mandela's widow, Graça Machel, the result is a vivid and inspirational account of Mandela's presidency, a country in flux and the creation of a new democracy. It tells the extraordinary story of the transition from decades of apartheid rule and the challenges Mandela overcame to make a reality of his cherished vision for a liberated South Africa. Critic Reviews: "Narrator Adrian Lester takes immediate control of the work, lending it a serious consequential air [...] Lester has the ability to transform his voice into Mandela's in the middle of a sentence and then go back to his impeccably precise reading." (Audiofile) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dare Not Linger Subtitle: The Presidential Years Author: Nelson Mandela, Mandla Langa, Graca Machel - prologue Narrator: Adrian Lester Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 10-24-17 Publisher: Macmillan Digital Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: 'I have discovered the secret that after climbing a great hill, one only finds that there are many more hills to climb. I have taken a moment here to rest, to steal a view of the glorious vista that surrounds me, to look back on the distance I have come. But I can only rest for a moment, for with freedom comes responsibilities, and I dare not linger, for my long walk is not ended.' (Long Walk to Freedom) In 1994 Nelson Mandela became the first president of democratic South Africa. Five years later he stood down. In that time he and his government wrought the most extraordinary transformation, turning a nation riven by centuries of colonialism and apartheid into a fully functioning democracy in which all South Africa's citizens, black and white, were equal before the law. Dare Not Linger is the story of Mandela's presidential years, drawing heavily on the memoir he began to write as he prepared to finish his term of office but was unable to finish. Now the acclaimed South African writer Mandla Langa has completed the task using Mandela's unfinished draft, detailed notes that Mandela made as events were unfolding and a wealth of previously unseen archival material. With a prologue by Mandela's widow, Graça Machel, the result is a vivid and inspirational account of Mandela's presidency, a country in flux and the creation of a new democracy. It tells the extraordinary story of the transition from decades of apartheid rule and the challenges Mandela overcame to make a reality of his cherished vision for a liberated South Africa. Critic Reviews: "Narrator Adrian Lester takes immediate control of the work, lending it a serious consequential air [...] Lester has the ability to transform his voice into Mandela's in the middle of a sentence and then go back to his impeccably precise reading." (Audiofile) Members Reviews: Worth the wait! Excellent read. Very informative. Profound. A nostalgic hark back to an innocent new South Africa. This book is a fitting follow-up to the legendary Long Walk To Freedom. However, poor pronunciation of African names by the narrator spoilt the experience. I cant fathom how a South African who understands the nuances of our languages did not get the narrating gig. a very worthwhile read I found this hard going in many places, not as readable as The Long Walk To Freedom. I stuck with it as an audio book, I would not have finished a wri5copy. Historically very interesting and I'm glad I read it. Essential reading for understanding SA transition Beautifully written and connected together by Mandla Langa. Among many other transition achievements, this book gives excellent testimony to the job Mandela led, at many times solo, of averting more violence and even civil war. Sadly a British actor, Adrian Lester, was chosen over a South African isiXhosa speaking actor for example. The narration is riddled throughout with mispronunciations of just about every Afrikaans term and several isiXhosa ones, including, most disappointingly, the word Xhosa itself - the name of the people who hail from Mandelas home of the Eastern Cape. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/George-and-Marina-Audiobook/B06WLNWN6F Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: George and Marina Subtitle: Duke and Duchess of Kent Author: Christopher Warwick Narrator: Gildart Jackson Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 02-28-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 22 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: For eight brief years, before he was tragically killed in a mysterious air crash during the Second World War, Prince George, Duke of Kent, son of King George V and Queen Mary, and his beautiful wife, Princess Marina of Greece and Denmark, were the British monarchy's - indeed, high society's - most glamorous royal couple; and as golden royal icons, they are still remembered. As a young man voraciously addicted to drugs and sex with men as much as women, marriage and parenthood for the impetuously wayward playboy prince, with his nightclubbing lifestyle and intimate liaisons, was seen as the only stabilizing influence. Enter the stylish and sophisticated Princess Marina, the cultured, artistic, and multilingual youngest daughter of Prince Nicholas of Greece and his Russian-born wife, Grand Duchess Yelena Vladimirovna. As Duke and Duchess of Kent, George and Marina were the Crown's most glittering representatives, not least in the aftermath of the abdication of George's adored elder brother, the briefly reigned King Edward VIII, the man not only with whom he had shared both home and high-flying lifestyles but who had helped cure him of his addiction to morphine and cocaine. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Christopher Warwick) Tue, 28 Feb 2017 04:10:12 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/George-and-Marina-Audiobook/B06WLNWN6F thebookvoice.com 07:35:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: George and Marina Subtitle: Duke and Duchess of Kent Author: Christopher Warwick Narrator: Gildart Jackson Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 02-28-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 22 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: For eight brief years, before he was tragically killed in a mysterious air crash during the Second World War, Prince George, Duke of Kent, son of King George V and Queen Mary, and his beautiful wife, Princess Marina of Greece and Denmark, were the British monarchy's - indeed, high society's - most glamorous royal couple; and as golden royal icons, they are still remembered. As a young man voraciously addicted to drugs and sex with men as much as women, marriage and parenthood for the impetuously wayward playboy prince, with his nightclubbing lifestyle and intimate liaisons, was seen as the only stabilizing influence. Enter the stylish and sophisticated Princess Marina, the cultured, artistic, and multilingual youngest daughter of Prince Nicholas of Greece and his Russian-born wife, Grand Duchess Yelena Vladimirovna. As Duke and Duchess of Kent, George and Marina were the Crown's most glittering representatives, not least in the aftermath of the abdication of George's adored elder brother, the briefly reigned King Edward VIII, the man not only with whom he had shared both home and high-flying lifestyles but who had helped cure him of his addiction to morphine and cocaine. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: George and Marina Subtitle: Duke and Duchess of Kent Author: Christopher Warwick Narrator: Gildart Jackson Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 02-28-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 22 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: For eight brief years, before he was tragically killed in a mysterious air crash during the Second World War, Prince George, Duke of Kent, son of King George V and Queen Mary, and his beautiful wife, Princess Marina of Greece and Denmark, were the British monarchy's - indeed, high society's - most glamorous royal couple; and as golden royal icons, they are still remembered. As a young man voraciously addicted to drugs and sex with men as much as women, marriage and parenthood for the impetuously wayward playboy prince, with his nightclubbing lifestyle and intimate liaisons, was seen as the only stabilizing influence. Enter the stylish and sophisticated Princess Marina, the cultured, artistic, and multilingual youngest daughter of Prince Nicholas of Greece and his Russian-born wife, Grand Duchess Yelena Vladimirovna. As Duke and Duchess of Kent, George and Marina were the Crown's most glittering representatives, not least in the aftermath of the abdication of George's adored elder brother, the briefly reigned King Edward VIII, the man not only with whom he had shared both home and high-flying lifestyles but who had helped cure him of his addiction to morphine and cocaine. Members Reviews: Engaging The book has more information about Marina than George, but, of course, she lived longer. Marina (1906-1968) was the daughter of Prince Nicholas of Greece/Denmark and Grand Duchess Elena Vladiminovna of Russia. Prince George, Duke of Kent (1902-1942), was the fourth son and fifth child of King George V and Queen Mary. He was the younger brother of King Edward VII (who abdicated) and King George VI (Queen Elizabeths father). George attended the Royal Naval College Dartmouth and served in the Royal Navy until 1929. In 1939, he was appointed Governor General of Australia but this was cancelled because of the onset of WWII. George returned to the Navy as a Rear Admiral. In 1940, he changed to the Air Force and assumed a post at the RAF Training Command. He Married Marina 12 October 1934, and they had three children. Apparently, before and after his marriage he had a string of affairs. He died 25 August 1942 in a RAF plane crash in Scotland. There is a lot of mystery about his death. Marinas mother was a granddaughter of Tsar Alexander II of Russia. Her paternal uncle was Prince Andrew of Greece the father of Prince Philip, Queen Elizabeth IIs husband. Marina was eleven when they fled Greece when the Monarchy was overthrown. The King appointed her the Commandant of the WRENS (Womens Royal Naval Service). She served in this role well into the 1960s. Queen Elizabeth frequently sent her to Africa. She was sent to Botswana when they became independent. Botswana named a hospital after her called the Princess Marina Hospital. She died in 1968 of a brain tumor. The book was well written and researched. A lot of information about the Royal Families of England and Greece/Denmark was provided. If one is interested in the Royal Families or WWII history, this is a good book to read. Much of the book I found interesting, but, at times, I was bored with the descriptions of gowns and jewels. The book was seven and half hours long. Gildart Jackson did a good job narrating the book. Jackson is a British award-winning actor and audiobook narrator. This is my first experience listening to Jackson narrate. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Horatio-Nelson-Audiobook/B0036I6XYA Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Horatio Nelson Subtitle: The Leaders Series (Dramatized) Author: Mollie Hardwick Narrator: John Graham, Full Cast Format: Original Recording Length: 57 mins Language: English Release date: 11-22-05 Publisher: Ivan and Inge Berg Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 19 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: The part of Horatio Nelson is played by Edmund Pegge and the part of Emma Hamilton is played by Joanna Wake. Other parts are played by Michael Sheard and Robert Rietty. Editorial Reviews: Horatio Nelson is a lively, dramatized telling of the astonishingly brave and battle-tested life of Lord Nelson, the British Royal Navy hero during the Napoleonic Wars, and one of Englands most renowned and beloved war heroes. John Graham narrates the events with a warm voice like a creaking ship drifting on a calm sea. Edmund Pegge plays the title role of Nelson with fervent nobility, while Emma Hamilton, Nelsons beautiful, passionate mistress and wife of diplomat Sir William Hamilton, is performed with alluringly romantic inflection by Joanna Wake. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Mollie Hardwick) Tue, 22 Nov 2005 23:42:28 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Horatio-Nelson-Audiobook/B0036I6XYA thebookvoice.com 00:57:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Horatio Nelson Subtitle: The Leaders Series (Dramatized) Author: Mollie Hardwick Narrator: John Graham, Full Cast Format: Original Recording Length: 57 mins Language: English Release date: 11-22-05 Publisher: Ivan and Inge Berg Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 19 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: The part of Horatio Nelson is played by Edmund Pegge and the part of Emma Hamilton is played by Joanna Wake. Other parts are played by Michael Sheard and Robert Rietty. Editorial Reviews: Horatio Nelson is a lively, dramatized telling of the astonishingly brave and battle-tested life of Lord Nelson, the British Royal Navy hero during the Napoleonic Wars, and one of Englands most renowned and beloved war heroes. John Graham narrates the events with a warm voice like a creaking ship drifting on a calm sea. Edmund Pegge plays the title role of Nelson with fervent nobility, while Emma Hamilton, Nelsons beautiful, passionate mistress and wife of diplomat Sir William Hamilton, is performed with alluringly romantic inflection by Joanna Wake. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Horatio Nelson Subtitle: The Leaders Series (Dramatized) Author: Mollie Hardwick Narrator: John Graham, Full Cast Format: Original Recording Length: 57 mins Language: English Release date: 11-22-05 Publisher: Ivan and Inge Berg Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 19 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: The part of Horatio Nelson is played by Edmund Pegge and the part of Emma Hamilton is played by Joanna Wake. Other parts are played by Michael Sheard and Robert Rietty. Editorial Reviews: Horatio Nelson is a lively, dramatized telling of the astonishingly brave and battle-tested life of Lord Nelson, the British Royal Navy hero during the Napoleonic Wars, and one of Englands most renowned and beloved war heroes. John Graham narrates the events with a warm voice like a creaking ship drifting on a calm sea. Edmund Pegge plays the title role of Nelson with fervent nobility, while Emma Hamilton, Nelsons beautiful, passionate mistress and wife of diplomat Sir William Hamilton, is performed with alluringly romantic inflection by Joanna Wake. Members Reviews: History in a tea cup. The presentation was excellent. The content was better than a quick Google search but the information provided is not for the serious student of history. If you need a quick understanding of Horatio, this is the book for you. But do not waste your time looking for something to use as a reference. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-Senator-Next-Door-Audiobook/B0141S7M2K Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Senator Next Door Subtitle: A Memoir from the Heartland Author: Amy Klobuchar Narrator: Amy Klobuchar Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 08-25-15 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 37 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: One of the US Senate's most candid - and funniest - women tells the story of her life and her unshakeable faith in our democracy. Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar has tackled every obstacle she's encountered - her parents' divorce, her father's alcoholism and recovery, her political campaigns and Washington's gridlock - with honesty, humor and pluck. Now, in The Senator Next Door, she chronicles her remarkable heartland journey, from her immigrant grandparents to her middle-class suburban upbringing to her rise in American politics. After being kicked out of the hospital while her infant daughter was still in intensive care, Klobuchar became the lead advocate for one of the first laws in the country guaranteeing new moms and their babies a 48-hour hospital stay. Later she ran Minnesota's biggest prosecutor's office and in 2006 was the first woman elected to the US Senate from her state. Along the way she fashioned her own political philosophy grounded in her belief that partisan flame-throwing takes no courage at all; what really matters is forging alliances with unlikely partners to solve the nation's problems. Optimistic, plainspoken and often very funny, The Senator Next Door is a story about how the girl next door decided to enter the fray and make a difference. At a moment when America's government often seems incapable of getting anything done, Amy Klobuchar proves that politics is still the art of the possible. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Amy Klobuchar) Tue, 25 Aug 2015 08:33:49 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-Senator-Next-Door-Audiobook/B0141S7M2K thebookvoice.com 12:16:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Senator Next Door Subtitle: A Memoir from the Heartland Author: Amy Klobuchar Narrator: Amy Klobuchar Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 08-25-15 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 37 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: One of the US Senate's most candid - and funniest - women tells the story of her life and her unshakeable faith in our democracy. Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar has tackled every obstacle she's encountered - her parents' divorce, her father's alcoholism and recovery, her political campaigns and Washington's gridlock - with honesty, humor and pluck. Now, in The Senator Next Door, she chronicles her remarkable heartland journey, from her immigrant grandparents to her middle-class suburban upbringing to her rise in American politics. After being kicked out of the hospital while her infant daughter was still in intensive care, Klobuchar became the lead advocate for one of the first laws in the country guaranteeing new moms and their babies a 48-hour hospital stay. Later she ran Minnesota's biggest prosecutor's office and in 2006 was the first woman elected to the US Senate from her state. Along the way she fashioned her own political philosophy grounded in her belief that partisan flame-throwing takes no courage at all; what really matters is forging alliances with unlikely partners to solve the nation's problems. Optimistic, plainspoken and often very funny, The Senator Next Door is a story about how the girl next door decided to enter the fray and make a difference. At a moment when America's government often seems incapable of getting anything done, Amy Klobuchar proves that politics is still the art of the possible. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Senator Next Door Subtitle: A Memoir from the Heartland Author: Amy Klobuchar Narrator: Amy Klobuchar Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 08-25-15 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 37 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: One of the US Senate's most candid - and funniest - women tells the story of her life and her unshakeable faith in our democracy. Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar has tackled every obstacle she's encountered - her parents' divorce, her father's alcoholism and recovery, her political campaigns and Washington's gridlock - with honesty, humor and pluck. Now, in The Senator Next Door, she chronicles her remarkable heartland journey, from her immigrant grandparents to her middle-class suburban upbringing to her rise in American politics. After being kicked out of the hospital while her infant daughter was still in intensive care, Klobuchar became the lead advocate for one of the first laws in the country guaranteeing new moms and their babies a 48-hour hospital stay. Later she ran Minnesota's biggest prosecutor's office and in 2006 was the first woman elected to the US Senate from her state. Along the way she fashioned her own political philosophy grounded in her belief that partisan flame-throwing takes no courage at all; what really matters is forging alliances with unlikely partners to solve the nation's problems. Optimistic, plainspoken and often very funny, The Senator Next Door is a story about how the girl next door decided to enter the fray and make a difference. At a moment when America's government often seems incapable of getting anything done, Amy Klobuchar proves that politics is still the art of the possible. Members Reviews: A Delightful Memoir Amy Klobuchar is the first female U. S. Senator from Minnesota. I have found her memoir most interesting and it is not the typical political autobiography. I feel I have actually discovered the real person not the political shell. Recently I have read a number of books about women Senator mostly out of curiosity of what made them run for office. I have always been interested in the workings of government but never had the desire to run for an office. The first part of the book is about her early life. She chronicles her paternal grandparents immigration from Slovene and her grandfather life as a miner. She tells of her maternal grandparents immigration from Switzerland. Klobuchar tells about her fathers rise through journalism and his battles with alcohol. She describes her mothers years as a teacher and as a stay-at-home mom, her parents divorce and how all that affected her early childhood. She discusses her early school years, high school, and college and law school. She describes her law career and the various cases she worked on. She also goes into her marriage and the birth of her daughter including the ordeal of her daughters health problems. The remainder of the book is about her life in politics, her run for Country Attorney and then her years as the democratic U.S. Senator for Minnesota. Klobuchar is now the senior Senator from Minnesota and has proven herself a consensus builder, effective for her constituents, impervious to scandal, or partisanship and what a surprise she is ethical to the extreme. The book is well written, at times humorous, honest and meticulously detailed. I came away feeling some hope for the political system. She wrote the book herself without a ghost writer and also narrated it. interesting for political junkies but not enthrall In comparison to some of the other autobiographies of women senators this is dull. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Kunstler-Audiobook/B00KMM5JUM Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Kunstler Author: Jeffrey Sweet Narrator: Jeff McCarthy, Crystal Dickinson Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 06-06-14 Publisher: GPR Records Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: The world premier recording brings to life William Moses Kunstler who journeyed from comfortable suburban lawyer to America's most revered and reviled attorney for the civil rights and radical movements of the last half of the 20th Century. This is the perfect recording for lawyers, judges or anyone remotely interested in the law. Plus it is an intimate look into our country's most radical decades. Critic Reviews: "Wise and revealing....Jeff McCarthy seduces his audience(he) has the Kunstler style down pat, with disheveled gray hair, eyeglasses worn most often on the top of his head and a demeanor that seems to say, 'I dont have to try very hard to be brilliant and adorable'.... an eye-opening history lesson." (New York Times) "Ingeniousriveting...Jeffrey Sweets galvanizing play about the controversial counselor, famous (and infamous) for defending social activists during the 1960s and 70s and, later, accused rapists, gangsters and terrorists. McCarthy skillfully shoulders a huge burden. Making her directorial debut, well regarded actress OToole never lets the energy flag. Along with being admirable theater, a stirring history lesson, and a vivid character portrait, Kunstleris sure to inspire budding lawyers." (Hudson Journal News) "William Moses Kunstler journeyed from comfortable suburban lawyer to Americas most revered and reviled attorney for the civil rights and radical movements of that last half of the twentieth century. For todays law students facing an uncertain future in a world posing new threats to liberty, Kunstler illustrates the rewards and risk of living life in the law while remaining true to one's principles. This play brings to life the challenges of fighting for justice before history rendered its verdict on those causes. For students wondering where are the Kunstler's of today, they need look no further than the mirror if they dare. When I was a law student, Kunstler, the man, changed my life forever. Kunstler, the play, may do the same for you." (Ronald L. Kuby, William Kunstler's law partner) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jeffrey Sweet) Fri, 06 Jun 2014 20:53:04 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Kunstler-Audiobook/B00KMM5JUM thebookvoice.com 01:36:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Kunstler Author: Jeffrey Sweet Narrator: Jeff McCarthy, Crystal Dickinson Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 06-06-14 Publisher: GPR Records Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: The world premier recording brings to life William Moses Kunstler who journeyed from comfortable suburban lawyer to America's most revered and reviled attorney for the civil rights and radical movements of the last half of the 20th Century. This is the perfect recording for lawyers, judges or anyone remotely interested in the law. Plus it is an intimate look into our country's most radical decades. Critic Reviews: "Wise and revealing....Jeff McCarthy seduces his audience(he) has the Kunstler style down pat, with disheveled gray hair, eyeglasses worn most often on the top of his head and a demeanor that seems to say, 'I dont have to try very hard to be brilliant and adorable'.... an eye-opening history lesson." (New York Times) "Ingeniousriveting...Jeffrey Sweets galvanizing play about the controversial counselor, famous (and infamous) for defending social activists during the 1960s and 70s and, later, accused rapists, gangsters and terrorists. McCarthy skillfully shoulders a huge burden. Making her directorial debut, well regarded actress OToole never lets the energy flag. Along with being admirable theater, a stirring history lesson, and a vivid character portrait, Kunstleris sure to inspire budding lawyers." (Hudson Journal News) "William Moses Kunstler journeyed from comfortable suburban lawyer to Americas most revered and reviled attorney for the civil rights and radical movements of that last half of the twentieth century. For todays law students facing an uncertain future in a world posing new threats to liberty, Kunstler illustrates the rewards and risk of living life in the law while remaining true to one's principles. This play brings to life the challenges of fighting for justice before history rendered its verdict on those causes. For students wondering where are the Kunstler's of today, they need look no further than the mirror if they dare. When I was a law student, Kunstler, the man, changed my life forever. Kunstler, the play, may do the same for you." (Ronald L. Kuby, William Kunstler's law partner) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Kunstler Author: Jeffrey Sweet Narrator: Jeff McCarthy, Crystal Dickinson Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 06-06-14 Publisher: GPR Records Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: The world premier recording brings to life William Moses Kunstler who journeyed from comfortable suburban lawyer to America's most revered and reviled attorney for the civil rights and radical movements of the last half of the 20th Century. This is the perfect recording for lawyers, judges or anyone remotely interested in the law. Plus it is an intimate look into our country's most radical decades. Critic Reviews: "Wise and revealing....Jeff McCarthy seduces his audience(he) has the Kunstler style down pat, with disheveled gray hair, eyeglasses worn most often on the top of his head and a demeanor that seems to say, 'I dont have to try very hard to be brilliant and adorable'.... an eye-opening history lesson." (New York Times) "Ingeniousriveting...Jeffrey Sweets galvanizing play about the controversial counselor, famous (and infamous) for defending social activists during the 1960s and 70s and, later, accused rapists, gangsters and terrorists. McCarthy skillfully shoulders a huge burden. Making her directorial debut, well regarded actress OToole never lets the energy flag. Along with being admirable theater, a stirring history lesson, and a vivid character portrait, Kunstleris sure to inspire budding lawyers." (Hudson Journal News) "William Moses Kunstler journeyed from comfortable suburban lawyer to Americas most revered and reviled attorney for the civil rights and radical movements of that last half of the twentieth century. For todays law students facing an uncertain future in a world posing new threats to liberty, Kunstler illustrates the rewards and risk of living life in the law while remaining true to one's principles. This play brings to life the challenges of fighting for justice before history rendered its verdict on those causes. For students wondering where are the Kunstler's of today, they need look no further than the mirror if they dare. When I was a law student, Kunstler, the man, changed my life forever. Kunstler, the play, may do the same for you." (Ronald L. Kuby, William Kunstler's law partner) Members Reviews: A Blazing Delight Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? I already have, to several. One, KUNSTLER is, as director O'Toole put it, a great education on what was going on in the 60's and 70's in our country. Two, the storytelling is superb. Three, the actors are outstanding. Which character as performed by Jeff McCarthy and Crystal Dickinson was your favorite? It is a tango, a duet, and though Kunstler is the main attraction, the play can't exist without his counterpart: the student. I loved Kunstler, but loved even more the questions the student railed at him after his speech. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Yes. But. I listened to it throughout my day and enjoyed the luxury of being able to savor it. Any additional comments? I was skeptical of 'listening' to a play, and within the first few lines, I knew I needn't have worried. Jeff McCarthy as Kunstler drew me in immediately, and as I said above, the storytelling is so masterful, that I want everyone I know to listen to it immediately. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/American-Legends-The-Life-of-Dred-Scott-and-the-Dred-Scott-Decision-Audiobook/B00ZB4JM2M Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: American Legends: The Life of Dred Scott and the Dred Scott Decision Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Mark Stahr Format: Unabridged Length: 56 mins Language: English Release date: 06-10-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: "The question is simply this: Can a negro, whose ancestors were imported into this country, and sold as slaves, become a member of the political community formed and brought into existence by the Constitution of the United States, and as such become entitled to all the rights, and privileges, and immunities, guarantied by that instrument to the citizen? " (Dred Scott v. Sanford) Dred Scott was an unlikely candidate to become the impetus and rallying cry of a brand-new political party in the mid-19th century. Born into slavery in Virginia as Sam Scott, the young slave took the name of his older brother, Dred, after Dred's death. He moved throughout Southern slave states as property of the Blow family until he was sold to US Army doctor John Emerson in St. Louis, Missouri. Emerson's commission in the army eventually brought him to the Wisconsin Territory in 1836, which was north of the line established by the Missouri Compromise of 1820 and was thus free territory where slavery was illegal. Naturally Emerson brought his slaves along with him, and Dred Scott lived for an extended period of time in free territory, his slave status being a violation of the Missouri Compromise, the Northwest Ordinance, and the Wisconsin Enabling Act. By 1840 Dred Scott had married another slave of Emerson's, named Harriet, and the couple had a child. Desperate to shake off the yoke of slavery but unable to buy his family's freedom, Scott sued for his freedom in Missouri, arguing that once he had entered free territory he could no longer be a slave. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Charles River Editors) Wed, 10 Jun 2015 17:13:60 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/American-Legends-The-Life-of-Dred-Scott-and-the-Dred-Scott-Decision-Audiobook/B00ZB4JM2M thebookvoice.com 00:56:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: American Legends: The Life of Dred Scott and the Dred Scott Decision Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Mark Stahr Format: Unabridged Length: 56 mins Language: English Release date: 06-10-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: "The question is simply this: Can a negro, whose ancestors were imported into this country, and sold as slaves, become a member of the political community formed and brought into existence by the Constitution of the United States, and as such become entitled to all the rights, and privileges, and immunities, guarantied by that instrument to the citizen? " (Dred Scott v. Sanford) Dred Scott was an unlikely candidate to become the impetus and rallying cry of a brand-new political party in the mid-19th century. Born into slavery in Virginia as Sam Scott, the young slave took the name of his older brother, Dred, after Dred's death. He moved throughout Southern slave states as property of the Blow family until he was sold to US Army doctor John Emerson in St. Louis, Missouri. Emerson's commission in the army eventually brought him to the Wisconsin Territory in 1836, which was north of the line established by the Missouri Compromise of 1820 and was thus free territory where slavery was illegal. Naturally Emerson brought his slaves along with him, and Dred Scott lived for an extended period of time in free territory, his slave status being a violation of the Missouri Compromise, the Northwest Ordinance, and the Wisconsin Enabling Act. By 1840 Dred Scott had married another slave of Emerson's, named Harriet, and the couple had a child. Desperate to shake off the yoke of slavery but unable to buy his family's freedom, Scott sued for his freedom in Missouri, arguing that once he had entered free territory he could no longer be a slave. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: American Legends: The Life of Dred Scott and the Dred Scott Decision Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Mark Stahr Format: Unabridged Length: 56 mins Language: English Release date: 06-10-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: "The question is simply this: Can a negro, whose ancestors were imported into this country, and sold as slaves, become a member of the political community formed and brought into existence by the Constitution of the United States, and as such become entitled to all the rights, and privileges, and immunities, guarantied by that instrument to the citizen? " (Dred Scott v. Sanford) Dred Scott was an unlikely candidate to become the impetus and rallying cry of a brand-new political party in the mid-19th century. Born into slavery in Virginia as Sam Scott, the young slave took the name of his older brother, Dred, after Dred's death. He moved throughout Southern slave states as property of the Blow family until he was sold to US Army doctor John Emerson in St. Louis, Missouri. Emerson's commission in the army eventually brought him to the Wisconsin Territory in 1836, which was north of the line established by the Missouri Compromise of 1820 and was thus free territory where slavery was illegal. Naturally Emerson brought his slaves along with him, and Dred Scott lived for an extended period of time in free territory, his slave status being a violation of the Missouri Compromise, the Northwest Ordinance, and the Wisconsin Enabling Act. By 1840 Dred Scott had married another slave of Emerson's, named Harriet, and the couple had a child. Desperate to shake off the yoke of slavery but unable to buy his family's freedom, Scott sued for his freedom in Missouri, arguing that once he had entered free territory he could no longer be a slave. Members Reviews: Disjointed and disappointing Factual errors (Kansas was not an original confederate state) and a rambling approach to this significant and emotionally charged material disappoints. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/George-Washington-Audiobook/B01N3A6RO9 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: George Washington Subtitle: The Wonder of the Age Author: John Rhodehamel Narrator: Joe Barrett Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 02-21-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 26 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: As editor of the award-winning Library of America collection of George Washington's writings and a curator of the great man's original papers, John Rhodehamel has established himself as an authority of our nation's preeminent founding father. Rhodehamel examines George Washington as a public figure, arguing that the man - who first achieved fame in his early twenties - is inextricably bound to his mythic status. Solidly grounded in Washington's papers and exemplary in its brevity, this approachable biography is a superb introduction to the leader whose name has become synonymous with America. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (John Rhodehamel) Tue, 21 Feb 2017 08:19:58 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/George-Washington-Audiobook/B01N3A6RO9 thebookvoice.com 08:25:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: George Washington Subtitle: The Wonder of the Age Author: John Rhodehamel Narrator: Joe Barrett Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 02-21-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 26 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: As editor of the award-winning Library of America collection of George Washington's writings and a curator of the great man's original papers, John Rhodehamel has established himself as an authority of our nation's preeminent founding father. Rhodehamel examines George Washington as a public figure, arguing that the man - who first achieved fame in his early twenties - is inextricably bound to his mythic status. Solidly grounded in Washington's papers and exemplary in its brevity, this approachable biography is a superb introduction to the leader whose name has become synonymous with America. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: George Washington Subtitle: The Wonder of the Age Author: John Rhodehamel Narrator: Joe Barrett Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 02-21-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 26 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: As editor of the award-winning Library of America collection of George Washington's writings and a curator of the great man's original papers, John Rhodehamel has established himself as an authority of our nation's preeminent founding father. Rhodehamel examines George Washington as a public figure, arguing that the man - who first achieved fame in his early twenties - is inextricably bound to his mythic status. Solidly grounded in Washington's papers and exemplary in its brevity, this approachable biography is a superb introduction to the leader whose name has become synonymous with America. Members Reviews: Not what I expected for an unabridged book Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not? This was an interesting book. However, I was left feeling disapointed. I bought the book because I wanted to learn, in detail, about the life of George Washington. I felt that this book had given me only the highlights of his life. After finishing the book I had to go back and check to make sure the book was not abridged. It was not. What does Joe Barrett bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? Joe Barrett is a greater narrator. Any additional comments? This is a great book if you are looking for a overview of the life and times of George Washington. If you are looking for a book that will go into detail about his life and times, this is not your book. Decent but very basic overview of Washington Very basic overview of George Washington. Absolutely no new information here but overall it might be considered ok for anyone completely new to the subject. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Memoirs-of-General-William-T-Sherman-Audiobook/B01ERY1BW0 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Memoirs of General William T. Sherman Author: William T. Sherman Narrator: Bronson Pinchot Format: Unabridged Length: 34 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 04-26-16 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 41 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: First published in 1875, General William T. Sherman's memoir was one of the first from the Civil War and was offered to the public because, as Sherman wrote in his dedication, "no satisfactory history" of the war was yet available. Although Memoirs has been revised and corrected many times over the years, Sherman famously never changed the original text of his recollections. He was not a historian, he said, and said that "any witness who may disagree with me should publish his own version of [the] facts...." bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (William T. Sherman) Tue, 26 Apr 2016 09:38:31 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Memoirs-of-General-William-T-Sherman-Audiobook/B01ERY1BW0 thebookvoice.com 34:55:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Memoirs of General William T. Sherman Author: William T. Sherman Narrator: Bronson Pinchot Format: Unabridged Length: 34 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 04-26-16 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 41 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: First published in 1875, General William T. Sherman's memoir was one of the first from the Civil War and was offered to the public because, as Sherman wrote in his dedication, "no satisfactory history" of the war was yet available. Although Memoirs has been revised and corrected many times over the years, Sherman famously never changed the original text of his recollections. He was not a historian, he said, and said that "any witness who may disagree with me should publish his own version of [the] facts...." Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Memoirs of General William T. Sherman Author: William T. Sherman Narrator: Bronson Pinchot Format: Unabridged Length: 34 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 04-26-16 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 41 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: First published in 1875, General William T. Sherman's memoir was one of the first from the Civil War and was offered to the public because, as Sherman wrote in his dedication, "no satisfactory history" of the war was yet available. Although Memoirs has been revised and corrected many times over the years, Sherman famously never changed the original text of his recollections. He was not a historian, he said, and said that "any witness who may disagree with me should publish his own version of [the] facts...." Members Reviews: Outstanding If you want to know what the war was like at the commas level this is it. And right from the mans mouth right after it concluded. Not for a beginner. I would not recommend this book if it's the 1st you are reading about the Civil War. In depth descriptions of troop movements and battlefield leadership decisions. Bronson Pinchot could use a "pick me up". Narrator was almost there With any audio book, you are at the mercy of the narrator, and this book is particularly lengthy. Fortunately Bronson Pinchot has a pleasant voice, and command of both Spanish and French pronunciation as a bonus. The Achilles heel is his rendering of all the Southern towns and rivers that Sherman marched past. If you can forgive that, it's well done otherwise. Great story and leadership insights A long story but interesting view into the early development of the USA and the Civil War. Some chapters give stories of the early development, some of leadership and others are strategy in action. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-Hitler-I-Knew-Audiobook/B00AMNCZ12 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Hitler I Knew Subtitle: Memoirs of the Third Reich's Press Chief Author: Otto Dietrich Narrator: Eric Brooks Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 12-31-12 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 25 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: "Up to the last moment, his overwhelming, despotic authority aroused false hopes and deceived his people and his entourage. Only at the end, when I watched the inglorious collapse and the obstinacy of his final downfall, was I able suddenly to fit together the bits of mosaic I had been amassing for 12 years into a complete picture of his opaque and sphinx-like personality. If my contemporaries fail to understand me, those who came after will surely profit from this account." (Otto Dietrich) When Otto Dietrich was invited in 1933 to become Adolf Hitler's press chief, he accepted with the simple uncritical conviction that Adolf Hitler was a great man, dedicated to promoting peace and welfare for the German people. At the end of the war, imprisoned and disillusioned, Otto Dietrich sat down to write what he had seen and heard in 12 years of the closest association with Hitler, requesting that it be published after his death. Dietrich's role placed him in a privileged position. He was hired by Hitler in 1933, was his confidant until 1945, and he worked - and clashed - with Joseph Goebbels. His direct, personal experience of life at the heat of the Reich makes for compelling listening. Editorial Reviews: Otto Dietrich was hand-selected by Hitler to be his press chief, a role Otto undertook from 1933 to 1945. Like other Germans, Dietrich believes in Hitlers utopic vision for Germany at the beginning of his tenure. Over time he becomes disillusioned but feels compelled by the momentum of complicity to continue his work. Dietrichs proximity to Hitler allows him ample opportunity for studying his boss. In The Hitler I Knew: Memoirs of the Third Reich's Press Chief Dietrich offers new details of Hitlers habits, likes, hatreds, and his professional fumblings. He also tries to analyze Hitlers rhetorical tricks and techniques to show why Hitler was so alluring to his countrymen. Dietrich explains without apology. Narrator Eric Brooks voice matches Dietrichs cool and understated writing. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Otto Dietrich) Mon, 31 Dec 2012 12:25:17 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-Hitler-I-Knew-Audiobook/B00AMNCZ12 thebookvoice.com 10:24:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Hitler I Knew Subtitle: Memoirs of the Third Reich's Press Chief Author: Otto Dietrich Narrator: Eric Brooks Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 12-31-12 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 25 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: "Up to the last moment, his overwhelming, despotic authority aroused false hopes and deceived his people and his entourage. Only at the end, when I watched the inglorious collapse and the obstinacy of his final downfall, was I able suddenly to fit together the bits of mosaic I had been amassing for 12 years into a complete picture of his opaque and sphinx-like personality. If my contemporaries fail to understand me, those who came after will surely profit from this account." (Otto Dietrich) When Otto Dietrich was invited in 1933 to become Adolf Hitler's press chief, he accepted with the simple uncritical conviction that Adolf Hitler was a great man, dedicated to promoting peace and welfare for the German people. At the end of the war, imprisoned and disillusioned, Otto Dietrich sat down to write what he had seen and heard in 12 years of the closest association with Hitler, requesting that it be published after his death. Dietrich's role placed him in a privileged position. He was hired by Hitler in 1933, was his confidant until 1945, and he worked - and clashed - with Joseph Goebbels. His direct, personal experience of life at the heat of the Reich makes for compelling listening. Editorial Reviews: Otto Dietrich was hand-selected by Hitler to be his press chief, a role Otto undertook from 1933 to 1945. Like other Germans, Dietrich believes in Hitlers utopic vision for Germany at the beginning of his tenure. Over time he becomes disillusioned but feels compelled by the momentum of complicity to continue his work. Dietrichs proximity to Hitler allows him ample opportunity for studying his boss. In The Hitler I Knew: Memoirs of the Third Reich's Press Chief Dietrich offers new details of Hitlers habits, likes, hatreds, and his professional fumblings. He also tries to analyze Hitlers rhetorical tricks and techniques to show why Hitler was so alluring to his countrymen. Dietrich explains without apology. Narrator Eric Brooks voice matches Dietrichs cool and understated writing. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Hitler I Knew Subtitle: Memoirs of the Third Reich's Press Chief Author: Otto Dietrich Narrator: Eric Brooks Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 12-31-12 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 25 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: "Up to the last moment, his overwhelming, despotic authority aroused false hopes and deceived his people and his entourage. Only at the end, when I watched the inglorious collapse and the obstinacy of his final downfall, was I able suddenly to fit together the bits of mosaic I had been amassing for 12 years into a complete picture of his opaque and sphinx-like personality. If my contemporaries fail to understand me, those who came after will surely profit from this account." (Otto Dietrich) When Otto Dietrich was invited in 1933 to become Adolf Hitler's press chief, he accepted with the simple uncritical conviction that Adolf Hitler was a great man, dedicated to promoting peace and welfare for the German people. At the end of the war, imprisoned and disillusioned, Otto Dietrich sat down to write what he had seen and heard in 12 years of the closest association with Hitler, requesting that it be published after his death. Dietrich's role placed him in a privileged position. He was hired by Hitler in 1933, was his confidant until 1945, and he worked - and clashed - with Joseph Goebbels. His direct, personal experience of life at the heat of the Reich makes for compelling listening. Editorial Reviews: Otto Dietrich was hand-selected by Hitler to be his press chief, a role Otto undertook from 1933 to 1945. Like other Germans, Dietrich believes in Hitlers utopic vision for Germany at the beginning of his tenure. Over time he becomes disillusioned but feels compelled by the momentum of complicity to continue his work. Dietrichs proximity to Hitler allows him ample opportunity for studying his boss. In The Hitler I Knew: Memoirs of the Third Reich's Press Chief Dietrich offers new details of Hitlers habits, likes, hatreds, and his professional fumblings. He also tries to analyze Hitlers rhetorical tricks and techniques to show why Hitler was so alluring to his countrymen. Dietrich explains without apology. Narrator Eric Brooks voice matches Dietrichs cool and understated writing. Members Reviews: A hard review to write This is a book written by Otto Dietrich. Dietrich was Press Chief for the Nazi party and Adolph Hitler beginning in 1931.In addition, he joined the SS and rose to the rank of SS-Obergruppenführer ( roughly equivalent to 2-star major general. Make no mistake about it, Dietrich was a hard core Nazi. Dietrich had a familiar relationship with Hitler but never pierced his inner circle. Because of this lack of intimacy, most of what is in this book is common knowledge. In addition, in areas where he could have imparted a lot of information ( ex. Geli Raubau and Eva Braun ) hardly any information is given. The book however has its strong points. The author describes Joseph Goebbels and Joachim von Ribbentrop ( Dietrich's superiors ) in great detail. The author obviously disliked both men intensely. In addition, Martin Bormann and Rudolph Hess get alot of attention. After listening to this book, I feel that Otto Dietrichs buyers remorse when it comes to Hitler is not genuine. One did not become an SS-Obergruppenführer without being an ardent nazi inside and out. Despite this, if you had an extra credit lying around, you could use it here. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/William-Wilberforce-Audiobook/B004WFXCKY Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: William Wilberforce Subtitle: A Hero for Humanity Author: Kevin Belmonte Narrator: Simon Vance Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 04-19-11 Publisher: Zondervan Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Dramatized in the major motion picture Amazing Grace, the story of William Wilberforce is the remarkable account of how one man's vision, courage, and relentless pursuit of justice brought freedom to thousands and changed the course of history. "That the greatest and most successful reformer in all history is almost unknown today is a crying shame. Kevin Belmonte puts this right with his inspiring study of an inspiring life." Dr. Os Guinness, author of Unspeakable: Facing Up to the Challenge of Evil "An excellently researched and insightfully written biography ... I applaud its sound scholarship and commend its perceptive insights into a great life." Brian Sibley, author of C. S. Lewis: Through the Shadowlands William Wilberforce: A Hero for Humanity is the definitive biography of the English statesman who overcame incredible odds to bring about the end of slavery and slave trade. Called 'the wittiest man in England' by philosopher and novelist Madame de Stael, praised by Abraham Lincoln, and renowned for his oratorical genius, Wilberforce worked tirelessly to accomplish his goal. Whether you are an avid student of history, a pupil of prominent leaders of the past, or simply someone who reads for pleasure, you will love award-winning biographer Kevin Belmonte's vivid account of the life of William Wilberforce. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Kevin Belmonte) Tue, 19 Apr 2011 16:38:10 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/William-Wilberforce-Audiobook/B004WFXCKY thebookvoice.com 10:16:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: William Wilberforce Subtitle: A Hero for Humanity Author: Kevin Belmonte Narrator: Simon Vance Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 04-19-11 Publisher: Zondervan Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Dramatized in the major motion picture Amazing Grace, the story of William Wilberforce is the remarkable account of how one man's vision, courage, and relentless pursuit of justice brought freedom to thousands and changed the course of history. "That the greatest and most successful reformer in all history is almost unknown today is a crying shame. Kevin Belmonte puts this right with his inspiring study of an inspiring life." Dr. Os Guinness, author of Unspeakable: Facing Up to the Challenge of Evil "An excellently researched and insightfully written biography ... I applaud its sound scholarship and commend its perceptive insights into a great life." Brian Sibley, author of C. S. Lewis: Through the Shadowlands William Wilberforce: A Hero for Humanity is the definitive biography of the English statesman who overcame incredible odds to bring about the end of slavery and slave trade. Called 'the wittiest man in England' by philosopher and novelist Madame de Stael, praised by Abraham Lincoln, and renowned for his oratorical genius, Wilberforce worked tirelessly to accomplish his goal. Whether you are an avid student of history, a pupil of prominent leaders of the past, or simply someone who reads for pleasure, you will love award-winning biographer Kevin Belmonte's vivid account of the life of William Wilberforce. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: William Wilberforce Subtitle: A Hero for Humanity Author: Kevin Belmonte Narrator: Simon Vance Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 04-19-11 Publisher: Zondervan Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Dramatized in the major motion picture Amazing Grace, the story of William Wilberforce is the remarkable account of how one man's vision, courage, and relentless pursuit of justice brought freedom to thousands and changed the course of history. "That the greatest and most successful reformer in all history is almost unknown today is a crying shame. Kevin Belmonte puts this right with his inspiring study of an inspiring life." Dr. Os Guinness, author of Unspeakable: Facing Up to the Challenge of Evil "An excellently researched and insightfully written biography ... I applaud its sound scholarship and commend its perceptive insights into a great life." Brian Sibley, author of C. S. Lewis: Through the Shadowlands William Wilberforce: A Hero for Humanity is the definitive biography of the English statesman who overcame incredible odds to bring about the end of slavery and slave trade. Called 'the wittiest man in England' by philosopher and novelist Madame de Stael, praised by Abraham Lincoln, and renowned for his oratorical genius, Wilberforce worked tirelessly to accomplish his goal. Whether you are an avid student of history, a pupil of prominent leaders of the past, or simply someone who reads for pleasure, you will love award-winning biographer Kevin Belmonte's vivid account of the life of William Wilberforce. Members Reviews: A Genuine Hero Wow, I did not know about Wilberforce before listening to this biography. It takes an amazing person to bring change to a country. This is a story that fills you with pride that we have humans who work so hard to do what is right. Boring, boring I confess I stopped reading this book about half-way through the second half, and it was only in the hope that things would improve that I got that far. The early section on Wilberforce's childhood was quite good, but deteriorated with every chapter after that. The book may be interesting to students of Christian thought and philosophy but I think it's a book of interest only to the devout and non-Christians might best give it a miss. Fair enough that Christianity was the driving force in Wilberforce's life (after his conversion), but he did become something of a Bible-basher and Belmonte deals with Wilberforce's Christianity to the exclusion of nearly everything else. The big omission is Wilberforce's family life. I knew Wilberforce had children because their recollections of their father are dotted throughout from very early in the book, but how many children there were and how and when they arrived in the world isn't covered. The first I heard of Wilberforce's wife was a mere peripheral mention. Who she was and what she was like, their courtship (if there was one), their marriage and the birth of their children didn't rate so much as a sentence. What's more, the book is not well written. Its main fault is jumping around chronologically so you're often not sure where you are or whether your mind wandered and you and missed a chapter. Simon Vance does a sterling job of narration. He is to be applauded for sticking with it to the end. Disappointed, confusing structure I enjoyed the first half of the book that was more or less sequential, but then the author started backtracking. I thought at first I had inadvertantly skipped back a section of the book. Some historical biographies stand as good story telling on their own. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Karl-Marx-The-Communist-Manifesto-The-Life-and-Legacy-of-the-Author-and-Book-Audiobook/B01017I0VC Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Karl Marx & The Communist Manifesto: The Life and Legacy of the Author and Book Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Mark Linsenmayer Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 06-22-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: "The philosophers have only interpreted the world in various ways. The point, however, is to change it." (Karl Marx) It would be almost impossible to exaggerate the influence Karl Marx has had upon the world in the last 150 years. Marx was an influential historian, journalist, and economist who is widely considered one of the first social scientists, but he is best remembered for advocating socialism, particularly the brand that would take his name. As the father of Marxism, Marx predicted that capitalistic societies, ruled by a "dictatorship of the bourgeoisie", would eventually give way via class struggles to a "dictatorship of the proletariat" and eventually to a more stateless form of communism. The Communist Manifesto is in several respects a paradoxical document. A product of the Western European political struggles that culminated in the pan-European Revolutions of 1848, its greatest historical impact was nevertheless not felt until the following century, in countries far from Western Europe (Russia and China) that Marx and Engels would never have viewed as ripe for revolutionary activity. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Charles River Editors) Mon, 22 Jun 2015 06:09:37 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Karl-Marx-The-Communist-Manifesto-The-Life-and-Legacy-of-the-Author-and-Book-Audiobook/B01017I0VC thebookvoice.com 01:42:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Karl Marx & The Communist Manifesto: The Life and Legacy of the Author and Book Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Mark Linsenmayer Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 06-22-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: "The philosophers have only interpreted the world in various ways. The point, however, is to change it." (Karl Marx) It would be almost impossible to exaggerate the influence Karl Marx has had upon the world in the last 150 years. Marx was an influential historian, journalist, and economist who is widely considered one of the first social scientists, but he is best remembered for advocating socialism, particularly the brand that would take his name. As the father of Marxism, Marx predicted that capitalistic societies, ruled by a "dictatorship of the bourgeoisie", would eventually give way via class struggles to a "dictatorship of the proletariat" and eventually to a more stateless form of communism. The Communist Manifesto is in several respects a paradoxical document. A product of the Western European political struggles that culminated in the pan-European Revolutions of 1848, its greatest historical impact was nevertheless not felt until the following century, in countries far from Western Europe (Russia and China) that Marx and Engels would never have viewed as ripe for revolutionary activity. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Karl Marx & The Communist Manifesto: The Life and Legacy of the Author and Book Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Mark Linsenmayer Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 06-22-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: "The philosophers have only interpreted the world in various ways. The point, however, is to change it." (Karl Marx) It would be almost impossible to exaggerate the influence Karl Marx has had upon the world in the last 150 years. Marx was an influential historian, journalist, and economist who is widely considered one of the first social scientists, but he is best remembered for advocating socialism, particularly the brand that would take his name. As the father of Marxism, Marx predicted that capitalistic societies, ruled by a "dictatorship of the bourgeoisie", would eventually give way via class struggles to a "dictatorship of the proletariat" and eventually to a more stateless form of communism. The Communist Manifesto is in several respects a paradoxical document. A product of the Western European political struggles that culminated in the pan-European Revolutions of 1848, its greatest historical impact was nevertheless not felt until the following century, in countries far from Western Europe (Russia and China) that Marx and Engels would never have viewed as ripe for revolutionary activity. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/All-Things-Possible-Audiobook/B00OAORAJ6 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: All Things Possible Subtitle: Setbacks and Success in Politics and Life Author: Andrew M. Cuomo Narrator: Michael Kramer Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 10-14-14 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: In this full and frank memoir - a personal story of duty, family, justice, politics and resilience - New York Governor Andrew Cuomo reflects on his rise, fall, and rise in politics, and recounts his defining personal and political moments and tough but necessary lessons he has learned along the way. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Andrew M. Cuomo) Tue, 14 Oct 2014 11:29:26 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/All-Things-Possible-Audiobook/B00OAORAJ6 thebookvoice.com 14:06:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: All Things Possible Subtitle: Setbacks and Success in Politics and Life Author: Andrew M. Cuomo Narrator: Michael Kramer Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 10-14-14 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: In this full and frank memoir - a personal story of duty, family, justice, politics and resilience - New York Governor Andrew Cuomo reflects on his rise, fall, and rise in politics, and recounts his defining personal and political moments and tough but necessary lessons he has learned along the way. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: All Things Possible Subtitle: Setbacks and Success in Politics and Life Author: Andrew M. Cuomo Narrator: Michael Kramer Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 10-14-14 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: In this full and frank memoir - a personal story of duty, family, justice, politics and resilience - New York Governor Andrew Cuomo reflects on his rise, fall, and rise in politics, and recounts his defining personal and political moments and tough but necessary lessons he has learned along the way. Members Reviews: Democratic Governor Andrew Cuomo on Government in America and New York State Governor Andrew M. Cuomo of New York Today, New York's Andrew Cuomo's Executive Budget 2018 is online, and the state and the Nation are facing the future based in part on the continuation of the post-911 era in America. His new book, All Things Possible from back in 2014, is both revealing and insightful. His family and early years, his lifetime commitment to both politics and quality housing, to good government and governance, and his understanding of the way in which people and government come together ("deep respect"), are shared with the public!! As President William J. Clinton's highest appointment as Housing and Urban Development (HUD), we now know that he worked with Kristin Gillibrand who later became New York Senator with Charles Schumer ("competing with" New Yorker Caroline Kennedy, now Ambassador to Japan). Thanks for the continued support of Bill Clinton for the position of Governor and of future US President (thanks Bon Jovi)! We were honored to meet his mother First Lady Matilda Cuomo and father Governor Mario Cuomo in the 1970s, and even more delighted at the political and professional success of their son, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo in 2010! Andrew, as campaign manager for his father in 1994, was responsible in part for that riveting Presidential nomination speech of Mario Cuomo at the rousing Democratic convention. We, as national science center, were working with Arkansas state government, while Bill Clinton later moved to New York City as their home and Hillary became Senator.] As a JD from SUNY-Albany Law School and a graduate of Fordham University, Andrew Cuomo served as New York's Attorney General and is instrumental in the design of new Victim Witness programs in New York with a Democratic ideal of "helping the underdog" and today addressing the women's movement's ideals of right to choose, LGBT equality and diversity, and freedom from sexual harassment. He passed with the NYS Legislature and signed Marriage Equality Act in the state of New York. He began an organization called HELP (Housing Enterprise for the Less Privileged) which he describes in his book (See, wikipedia), and his sister currently operates the New York-based organization while Andrew Cuomo serves as Governor of New York. For those who know this author, Andrew rebuts the "Republican argument of the choice of homelessness" (p. 92) and eloquently describes the movement called "policy is personal" in his accounts of housing to address 3,500 then homeless in the city of New York (Chapter 3). https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-Life-and-Crimes-of-Joseph-Stalin-Audiobook/B01MF663RA Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Life and Crimes of Joseph Stalin Author: Andrew Klein Narrator: Jim D Johnston Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 10-14-16 Publisher: WE CANT BE BEAT LLC Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: The Life and Crimes of Joseph Stalin is a scathing indictment of the atrocities committed by the Soviet dictator, a highly detailed yet accessible biography, and a true crime pause resister of the highest order. Joseph Stalin rose from humble roots to become the greatest madman of the 20th century. His disregard for human life dwarfs Hitler's, as does the scale of his crimes. This book by author Andrew Klein exposes "Uncle Joe" as the perpetrator of mass killings, mass incarcerations, and mass starvations across four decades. From Stalin's close association with Vladimir Lenin and his role in the Russian Revolution to his criminal conduct in the 1930s' Red Terrors, the famines across his western territories, his role in WWII, and his hand in the rise of the infamous Gulag Soviet prison system, this book spares no detail and minces no words about the evil deeds of one of history's most brazen tyrants. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Andrew Klein) Fri, 14 Oct 2016 03:10:33 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-Life-and-Crimes-of-Joseph-Stalin-Audiobook/B01MF663RA thebookvoice.com 03:37:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Life and Crimes of Joseph Stalin Author: Andrew Klein Narrator: Jim D Johnston Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 10-14-16 Publisher: WE CANT BE BEAT LLC Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: The Life and Crimes of Joseph Stalin is a scathing indictment of the atrocities committed by the Soviet dictator, a highly detailed yet accessible biography, and a true crime pause resister of the highest order. Joseph Stalin rose from humble roots to become the greatest madman of the 20th century. His disregard for human life dwarfs Hitler's, as does the scale of his crimes. This book by author Andrew Klein exposes "Uncle Joe" as the perpetrator of mass killings, mass incarcerations, and mass starvations across four decades. From Stalin's close association with Vladimir Lenin and his role in the Russian Revolution to his criminal conduct in the 1930s' Red Terrors, the famines across his western territories, his role in WWII, and his hand in the rise of the infamous Gulag Soviet prison system, this book spares no detail and minces no words about the evil deeds of one of history's most brazen tyrants. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Life and Crimes of Joseph Stalin Author: Andrew Klein Narrator: Jim D Johnston Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 10-14-16 Publisher: WE CANT BE BEAT LLC Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: The Life and Crimes of Joseph Stalin is a scathing indictment of the atrocities committed by the Soviet dictator, a highly detailed yet accessible biography, and a true crime pause resister of the highest order. Joseph Stalin rose from humble roots to become the greatest madman of the 20th century. His disregard for human life dwarfs Hitler's, as does the scale of his crimes. This book by author Andrew Klein exposes "Uncle Joe" as the perpetrator of mass killings, mass incarcerations, and mass starvations across four decades. From Stalin's close association with Vladimir Lenin and his role in the Russian Revolution to his criminal conduct in the 1930s' Red Terrors, the famines across his western territories, his role in WWII, and his hand in the rise of the infamous Gulag Soviet prison system, this book spares no detail and minces no words about the evil deeds of one of history's most brazen tyrants. Members Reviews: Nothing but leftist properganda Author can not resist giving untrue opinion on American republicans. I suggest don't make the mistake I made and don't buy this book https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Traitor-to-His-Class-Audiobook/B002V0JYJK Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Traitor to His Class Subtitle: The Privileged Life and Radical Presidency of Franklin Delano Roosevelt Author: H.W. Brands Narrator: Patrick Egan Format: Abridged Length: 10 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 11-04-08 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 32 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Drawing on archival materials, public speeches, personal correspondence, and accounts by family and close associates, acclaimed best-selling historian and biographer H. W. Brands offers a compelling and intimate portrait of Roosevelt's life and career. Brands explores the powerful influence of FDR's dominating mother and the often tense and always unusual partnership between FDR and his wife, Eleanor, and her indispensable contributions to his presidency. Most of all, the book traces in breathtaking detail FDR's revolutionary efforts with his New Deal legislation to transform the American political economy in order to save it, his forceful and cagey leadership before and during World War II, and his lasting legacy in creating the foundations of the postwar international order. Traitor to His Class brilliantly captures the qualities that have made FDR a beloved figure to millions of Americans. Critic Reviews: "This is a rare book, indeed, shedding new light and brilliant insight upon an elusive subject we thought we knew well. In this elegant, all-encompassing portrayal, master historian H. W. Brands shows us a leader who got the big issues right and, in doing so, forever changed the expectations of the world. Traitor to His Class will quickly emerge as the finest one-volume biography of FDR." (David Oshinsky, Winner of the 2006 Pulitzer Prize for History) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (H.W. Brands) Tue, 04 Nov 2008 06:44:51 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Traitor-to-His-Class-Audiobook/B002V0JYJK thebookvoice.com 10:22:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Traitor to His Class Subtitle: The Privileged Life and Radical Presidency of Franklin Delano Roosevelt Author: H.W. Brands Narrator: Patrick Egan Format: Abridged Length: 10 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 11-04-08 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 32 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Drawing on archival materials, public speeches, personal correspondence, and accounts by family and close associates, acclaimed best-selling historian and biographer H. W. Brands offers a compelling and intimate portrait of Roosevelt's life and career. Brands explores the powerful influence of FDR's dominating mother and the often tense and always unusual partnership between FDR and his wife, Eleanor, and her indispensable contributions to his presidency. Most of all, the book traces in breathtaking detail FDR's revolutionary efforts with his New Deal legislation to transform the American political economy in order to save it, his forceful and cagey leadership before and during World War II, and his lasting legacy in creating the foundations of the postwar international order. Traitor to His Class brilliantly captures the qualities that have made FDR a beloved figure to millions of Americans. Critic Reviews: "This is a rare book, indeed, shedding new light and brilliant insight upon an elusive subject we thought we knew well. In this elegant, all-encompassing portrayal, master historian H. W. Brands shows us a leader who got the big issues right and, in doing so, forever changed the expectations of the world. Traitor to His Class will quickly emerge as the finest one-volume biography of FDR." (David Oshinsky, Winner of the 2006 Pulitzer Prize for History) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Traitor to His Class Subtitle: The Privileged Life and Radical Presidency of Franklin Delano Roosevelt Author: H.W. Brands Narrator: Patrick Egan Format: Abridged Length: 10 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 11-04-08 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 32 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Drawing on archival materials, public speeches, personal correspondence, and accounts by family and close associates, acclaimed best-selling historian and biographer H. W. Brands offers a compelling and intimate portrait of Roosevelt's life and career. Brands explores the powerful influence of FDR's dominating mother and the often tense and always unusual partnership between FDR and his wife, Eleanor, and her indispensable contributions to his presidency. Most of all, the book traces in breathtaking detail FDR's revolutionary efforts with his New Deal legislation to transform the American political economy in order to save it, his forceful and cagey leadership before and during World War II, and his lasting legacy in creating the foundations of the postwar international order. Traitor to His Class brilliantly captures the qualities that have made FDR a beloved figure to millions of Americans. Critic Reviews: "This is a rare book, indeed, shedding new light and brilliant insight upon an elusive subject we thought we knew well. In this elegant, all-encompassing portrayal, master historian H. W. Brands shows us a leader who got the big issues right and, in doing so, forever changed the expectations of the world. Traitor to His Class will quickly emerge as the finest one-volume biography of FDR." (David Oshinsky, Winner of the 2006 Pulitzer Prize for History) Members Reviews: Excellent biography HW Brands is an outstanding biographer. I have read Reagan's as well, and obe emerges with the same feeling of knowing the man, his Presidency, and American history. Good work! Catchy Title Only This account is superficial history, and even superficial biography. That is, if one has a passing knowledge of the Depression and the Second War, one gains little. The best moment, was learning of Keynes's counsel to Roosevelt on how to handle "businessmen." Very droll: "Treat them not as wolves and tigers, but as domestic animals by nature." And more of the same. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Plutarchs-Lives-Volume-2-of-2-Audiobook/B00OSI502S Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Plutarch's Lives, Volume 2 of 2 Author: Plutarch, John Dryden (translator) Narrator: B.J. Harrison Format: Unabridged Length: 37 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 10-28-14 Publisher: B.J. Harrison Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 17 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: This epic chronicle by Plutarch (A.D. 46-120) continues with the lives of great Grecians and Romans. These biographies of the men who created the ancient world are brought to life in this new, high-quality recording. Legends such as Caesar, Alexander, Cicero, Demosthenes, and many others come alive as their politics, economy, and their individual stories play out in the time of the ancients. This translation is by John Dryden and is considered by scholars to be the quintessential translation. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Plutarch) Tue, 28 Oct 2014 17:51:07 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Plutarchs-Lives-Volume-2-of-2-Audiobook/B00OSI502S thebookvoice.com 37:25:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Plutarch's Lives, Volume 2 of 2 Author: Plutarch, John Dryden (translator) Narrator: B.J. Harrison Format: Unabridged Length: 37 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 10-28-14 Publisher: B.J. Harrison Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 17 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: This epic chronicle by Plutarch (A.D. 46-120) continues with the lives of great Grecians and Romans. These biographies of the men who created the ancient world are brought to life in this new, high-quality recording. Legends such as Caesar, Alexander, Cicero, Demosthenes, and many others come alive as their politics, economy, and their individual stories play out in the time of the ancients. This translation is by John Dryden and is considered by scholars to be the quintessential translation. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Plutarch's Lives, Volume 2 of 2 Author: Plutarch, John Dryden (translator) Narrator: B.J. Harrison Format: Unabridged Length: 37 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 10-28-14 Publisher: B.J. Harrison Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 17 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: This epic chronicle by Plutarch (A.D. 46-120) continues with the lives of great Grecians and Romans. These biographies of the men who created the ancient world are brought to life in this new, high-quality recording. Legends such as Caesar, Alexander, Cicero, Demosthenes, and many others come alive as their politics, economy, and their individual stories play out in the time of the ancients. This translation is by John Dryden and is considered by scholars to be the quintessential translation. Members Reviews: TABLE of CONTENTS here: Any additional comments? Table of contents of Plutarch's Lives, vol. 2 Section 2 @ 0:02 = Sertorius Section 5 @ 1:12 = Eumenes Section 7 @ 2:02 = Comparison of Sertorius and Eumenes Section 8 @ 2:07 = Agesilaus Section 12 @ 3:29 = Pompey Section 19 @ 7:23 = Comparison of Agesilaus and Pompey Section 20 @ 7:35 = Alexander Section 27 @ 10:50 = Caesar (no comparison exists) Section 32 @ 13:19 = Phocion Section 35 @ 14:40 = Cato the Younger (no comparison exists) Section 40 @ 17:10 = Agis & Cleomenes (Sect. 42 @ 17:53) Section 45 @ 19:11 = Tiberius Gracchus & Gaius Gracchus (Sect. 47 @ 20:00) Section 49 @ 20:43 = Comparison of Agis & Cleomenes and the Gracchi Section 50 @ 20:54 = Demosthenes Section 53 @ 22:01 = Cicero Section 57 @ 23:50 = Comparison of Demosthenes & Cicero Section 58 @ 24:00 = Demetrius Section 62 @ 25:59 = Antony Section 68 @ 28:51 = Comparison of Demetrius & Antony Section 69 @ 28:59 = Dion Section 73 @ 30:52 = Brutus Section 77 @ 32:48 = Comparison of Dion and Brutus Section 78 @ 32:56 = Aratus Section 82 @ 34:42 = Artaxerxes Section 84 @ 35:51 = Galba Section 86 @ 36:47 = Otho Sections 88-89: closing credits This platform is awesome!!! Plutrarch's work is as outstanding as John Dryden's easily followed translation. I highly recommend it! 1300 pages mostly well read It took me 3 months but worth it. Enjoyed narrator's occasional substitution of key words. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Outsider-in-the-White-House-Audiobook/B018GST4Y0 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Outsider in the White House Subtitle: Special Audio Edition Author: Bernie Sanders, Huck Gutman, John Nichols - afterword Narrator: Joe Barrett, Brian Sutherland Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 12-18-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 158 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Bernie Sanders' campaign for the presidency of the United States has galvanized supporters all over the country, drawing attention to issues of economic, racial, and social justice and spotlighting one of the most interesting and unconventional candidates in decades. In a special afterword, Nation editor John Nichols assesses Sanders Senate career and describes how it led to a presidential campaign that is changing the American discussion of politics and the presidency. Sanders tells the story of a passionate and principled political life as well as his blueprint for the nation that works for everyone. He describes cutting his teeth in the Civil Rights Movement, building a grassroots political movement, and becoming the first independent elected to the US Congress in 40 years. The story continues into the US Senate and through the dramatic launch of his presidential campaign. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Bernie Sanders) Fri, 18 Dec 2015 19:03:08 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Outsider-in-the-White-House-Audiobook/B018GST4Y0 thebookvoice.com 10:08:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Outsider in the White House Subtitle: Special Audio Edition Author: Bernie Sanders, Huck Gutman, John Nichols - afterword Narrator: Joe Barrett, Brian Sutherland Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 12-18-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 158 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Bernie Sanders' campaign for the presidency of the United States has galvanized supporters all over the country, drawing attention to issues of economic, racial, and social justice and spotlighting one of the most interesting and unconventional candidates in decades. In a special afterword, Nation editor John Nichols assesses Sanders Senate career and describes how it led to a presidential campaign that is changing the American discussion of politics and the presidency. Sanders tells the story of a passionate and principled political life as well as his blueprint for the nation that works for everyone. He describes cutting his teeth in the Civil Rights Movement, building a grassroots political movement, and becoming the first independent elected to the US Congress in 40 years. The story continues into the US Senate and through the dramatic launch of his presidential campaign. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Outsider in the White House Subtitle: Special Audio Edition Author: Bernie Sanders, Huck Gutman, John Nichols - afterword Narrator: Joe Barrett, Brian Sutherland Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 12-18-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 158 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Bernie Sanders' campaign for the presidency of the United States has galvanized supporters all over the country, drawing attention to issues of economic, racial, and social justice and spotlighting one of the most interesting and unconventional candidates in decades. In a special afterword, Nation editor John Nichols assesses Sanders Senate career and describes how it led to a presidential campaign that is changing the American discussion of politics and the presidency. Sanders tells the story of a passionate and principled political life as well as his blueprint for the nation that works for everyone. He describes cutting his teeth in the Civil Rights Movement, building a grassroots political movement, and becoming the first independent elected to the US Congress in 40 years. The story continues into the US Senate and through the dramatic launch of his presidential campaign. Members Reviews: Vital listening for all people. Bernie is a man of the people, for the people. I've never supported a politician more. And it's not because he's a progressive and I'm very liberal, it's because he's for middle class families and working people. Bernie is not some sort of radical, he's a modern day FDR. He believes in a form of social justice that we might all agree on if we cast aside labels and personal biases. We're all in this together. This, being life, together, as in all of us, the whole world. Let's try to make it a better place for our children. Behind the Scenes with Bernie--- WORTH it! Ive listened to every candidates memoir there is--- am I a glutton or a masochist? No, it was fun, because I was the executive producer on this title, Bernies memoir. Id love to tell you a bit behind the scenes. Bernie wrote his first draft of this title when he first won his Senators seat in Vermont.Hes been calling out the corruption of the 1% since Day One, its remarkable.--The opposite of flim-flamming! The whole time you listen, wondering, How can anyone this principled make it in politics? You have an answer by the end. For this new edition, everyone involved: Bernie, his editors at Verso, myself, his wife and staff, John Nichols from "The Nation"-- we all wanted it to directly address the presidential campaign and What The Hell Happens Now. I cant believe how Youuuuhuge" the campaign got from the time we started! We thought Bernie would have plenty of time to narrate his book... OMG, he took off like a rocket. Thank goodness, we had a fan and uber-talented actor in Joe Barrett, who was thrilled to take on the role. I know, wed all love to hear Larry Davids stand-up satire, but I dont think David could keep it real for the gravitas. And there are indeed heavy moments. Sanders makes a compelling case, of a different playing field, of putting people first. --Of what its like to hang in there when it seems like youve been pushed down beyond repair. If youre looking for a little Bernie-reality-check and you cant make it to the next /rally if you want to know the man behind the campaign miracle this is it. To get ready for our recording, I listened every other Presidential and Candidate memoir out there. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/We-Are-One-Audiobook/B00H4HY5MQ Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: We Are One Subtitle: The Story of Bayard Rustin Author: Larry Dane Brimner Narrator: Peter Jay Fernandez Format: Unabridged Length: 49 mins Language: English Release date: 12-06-13 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: You may never have heard of him, but you've probably heard of the many people civil rights activist Bayard Rustin influenced. He was a mentor to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and refused to move to the back of the bus many years before Rosa Parks did. The son of a freed slave, Bayard Rustin grew up during the peak of the Jim Crow laws, which segregated blacks and whites. His own family was fairly well-off and hosted distinguished guests like Mary McLeod Bethune, but Bayard could not stand to hear the stories of blacks elsewhere who were treated with disrespect because of the color of their skin. He made it his life mission to change these ideas, and as a young man he began traveling the United States as an activist. Larry Dane Brimmer, a prolific and award-winning author of nonfiction for children, illuminates the story of this little-known but influential civil rights leader. Critic Reviews: "A gem for students...an excellent addition to any American history collection." (School Library Journal, starred review) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Larry Dane Brimner) Fri, 06 Dec 2013 10:04:17 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/We-Are-One-Audiobook/B00H4HY5MQ thebookvoice.com 00:49:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: We Are One Subtitle: The Story of Bayard Rustin Author: Larry Dane Brimner Narrator: Peter Jay Fernandez Format: Unabridged Length: 49 mins Language: English Release date: 12-06-13 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: You may never have heard of him, but you've probably heard of the many people civil rights activist Bayard Rustin influenced. He was a mentor to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and refused to move to the back of the bus many years before Rosa Parks did. The son of a freed slave, Bayard Rustin grew up during the peak of the Jim Crow laws, which segregated blacks and whites. His own family was fairly well-off and hosted distinguished guests like Mary McLeod Bethune, but Bayard could not stand to hear the stories of blacks elsewhere who were treated with disrespect because of the color of their skin. He made it his life mission to change these ideas, and as a young man he began traveling the United States as an activist. Larry Dane Brimmer, a prolific and award-winning author of nonfiction for children, illuminates the story of this little-known but influential civil rights leader. Critic Reviews: "A gem for students...an excellent addition to any American history collection." (School Library Journal, starred review) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: We Are One Subtitle: The Story of Bayard Rustin Author: Larry Dane Brimner Narrator: Peter Jay Fernandez Format: Unabridged Length: 49 mins Language: English Release date: 12-06-13 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: You may never have heard of him, but you've probably heard of the many people civil rights activist Bayard Rustin influenced. He was a mentor to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and refused to move to the back of the bus many years before Rosa Parks did. The son of a freed slave, Bayard Rustin grew up during the peak of the Jim Crow laws, which segregated blacks and whites. His own family was fairly well-off and hosted distinguished guests like Mary McLeod Bethune, but Bayard could not stand to hear the stories of blacks elsewhere who were treated with disrespect because of the color of their skin. He made it his life mission to change these ideas, and as a young man he began traveling the United States as an activist. Larry Dane Brimmer, a prolific and award-winning author of nonfiction for children, illuminates the story of this little-known but influential civil rights leader. Critic Reviews: "A gem for students...an excellent addition to any American history collection." (School Library Journal, starred review) Members Reviews: Good but gimme more loved learning of this behind the scenes figure in the Civil Rights movement. I wanted more though by the end. if the goal was to teach and instill a want to learn more than well done. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Santa-Anna-Audiobook/B01N10VS3J Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Santa Anna Subtitle: The Life and Legacy of the Legendary Mexican President and General Author: Gustavo Vazquez Lozano, Charles River Editors Narrator: Scott Clem Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 01-18-17 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: The butcher of the Alamo and Goliad. The traitor who sold half of Mexico. The Napoleon of the West. Mr. Fifteen Nails. The Mother Country's seducer. Almost 150 years after his death, a lot of name-calling is still being directed towards Antonio López de Santa Anna, president of Mexico 11 times in the 19th century, and today, the vast majority of his compatriots consider him the greatest traitor in history. It was not like that in his day; actually, there had never been a more popular man in Mexico, or anyone more eulogized and essential than General Santa Anna. In life he was the most famous - and at intervals most infamous - Mexican general and politician. Justo Sierra, the eminent writer and historian who watched him when he was a child, wrote that the masses came to regard him as a Messiah: "The people had a vague confidence that he could do miracles." Sierra wrote that Santa Anna was "the indispensable man, the man for our times of crisis, our deus ex machina." The political factions that rose against him and sent him into exile a couple of years later were knocking at his door begging him to come back when the nation was coming apart at its seams. Then Santa Anna returned to Mexico, and he seduced her, united the people, and formed armies out of thin air to fight the new threats to the motherland: Spain, France, and the United States. At the same time, just as there are men who embody all the nation's virtues - like Benito Juárez in Mexico or Abraham Lincoln in the United States - the Mexicans have, according to their official history, a villain by decree, guilty of all the evils except maybe the earthquakes. The most serious accusation is that Santa Anna let go half of Mexico's territory to the United States. "Me? Selling half of Mexico?" says the General in Enrique Serna's brilliant novel, The Mother Country's Seducer. "For Christ's sake! When will these childish Mexicans learn that if this ship sank, it was not the helmsman's fault only, but the laziness and ineptitude of the oarsmen? Like all human beings, I have committed mistakes, and some had dire consequences. But from there to the monstrosity they want to blame me for, there is an abyss." The general was not a man of much learning, but he knew how to use the sentiment of the time, which is merely a way of saying that he was a skillful adventurer. He had the air for the office and loved all forms of display. More often than not he fell in disgrace, suffered the ingratitude of his people, and only by sheer luck was saved several times from being shot. His fortune always was, as so eloquently put in the 13th century poem Carmina Burana, changeable like the moon. Santa Anna deserves a more objective judgment than that of official history. For his sins, he certainly paid, in part by living long past his time. It certainly would have been better for his reputation if he had gone sooner. But either way, his life story is more interesting than all but a select few, and it includes a little bit of everything, including glory, tragedy, intrigue, love, exile, and oblivion. Santa Anna: The Life and Legacy of the Legendary Mexican President and General looks at one of Mexico's most important figures. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Gustavo Vazquez Lozano) Wed, 18 Jan 2017 00:02:51 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Santa-Anna-Audiobook/B01N10VS3J thebookvoice.com 01:35:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Santa Anna Subtitle: The Life and Legacy of the Legendary Mexican President and General Author: Gustavo Vazquez Lozano, Charles River Editors Narrator: Scott Clem Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 01-18-17 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: The butcher of the Alamo and Goliad. The traitor who sold half of Mexico. The Napoleon of the West. Mr. Fifteen Nails. The Mother Country's seducer. Almost 150 years after his death, a lot of name-calling is still being directed towards Antonio López de Santa Anna, president of Mexico 11 times in the 19th century, and today, the vast majority of his compatriots consider him the greatest traitor in history. It was not like that in his day; actually, there had never been a more popular man in Mexico, or anyone more eulogized and essential than General Santa Anna. In life he was the most famous - and at intervals most infamous - Mexican general and politician. Justo Sierra, the eminent writer and historian who watched him when he was a child, wrote that the masses came to regard him as a Messiah: "The people had a vague confidence that he could do miracles." Sierra wrote that Santa Anna was "the indispensable man, the man for our times of crisis, our deus ex machina." The political factions that rose against him and sent him into exile a couple of years later were knocking at his door begging him to come back when the nation was coming apart at its seams. Then Santa Anna returned to Mexico, and he seduced her, united the people, and formed armies out of thin air to fight the new threats to the motherland: Spain, France, and the United States. At the same time, just as there are men who embody all the nation's virtues - like Benito Juárez in Mexico or Abraham Lincoln in the United States - the Mexicans have, according to their official history, a villain by decree, guilty of all the evils except maybe the earthquakes. The most serious accusation is that Santa Anna let go half of Mexico's territory to the United States. "Me? Selling half of Mexico?" says the General in Enrique Serna's brilliant novel, The Mother Country's Seducer. "For Christ's sake! When will these childish Mexicans learn that if this ship sank, it was not the helmsman's fault only, but the laziness and ineptitude of the oarsmen? Like all human beings, I have committed mistakes, and some had dire consequences. But from there to the monstrosity they want to blame me for, there is an abyss." The general was not a man of much learning, but he knew how to use the sentiment of the time, which is merely a way of saying that he was a skillful adventurer. He had the air for the office and loved all forms of display. More often than not he fell in disgrace, suffered the ingratitude of his people, and only by sheer luck was saved several times from being shot. His fortune always was, as so eloquently put in the 13th century poem Carmina Burana, changeable like the moon. Santa Anna deserves a more objective judgment than that of official history. For his sins, he certainly paid, in part by living long past his time. It certainly would have been better for his reputation if he had gone sooner. But either way, his life story is more interesting than all but a select few, and it includes a little bit of everything, including glory, tragedy, intrigue, love, exile, and oblivion. Santa Anna: The Life and Legacy of the Legendary Mexican President and General looks at one of Mexico's most important figures. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Santa Anna Subtitle: The Life and Legacy of the Legendary Mexican President and General Author: Gustavo Vazquez Lozano, Charles River Editors Narrator: Scott Clem Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 01-18-17 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: The butcher of the Alamo and Goliad. The traitor who sold half of Mexico. The Napoleon of the West. Mr. Fifteen Nails. The Mother Country's seducer. Almost 150 years after his death, a lot of name-calling is still being directed towards Antonio López de Santa Anna, president of Mexico 11 times in the 19th century, and today, the vast majority of his compatriots consider him the greatest traitor in history. It was not like that in his day; actually, there had never been a more popular man in Mexico, or anyone more eulogized and essential than General Santa Anna. In life he was the most famous - and at intervals most infamous - Mexican general and politician. Justo Sierra, the eminent writer and historian who watched him when he was a child, wrote that the masses came to regard him as a Messiah: "The people had a vague confidence that he could do miracles." Sierra wrote that Santa Anna was "the indispensable man, the man for our times of crisis, our deus ex machina." The political factions that rose against him and sent him into exile a couple of years later were knocking at his door begging him to come back when the nation was coming apart at its seams. Then Santa Anna returned to Mexico, and he seduced her, united the people, and formed armies out of thin air to fight the new threats to the motherland: Spain, France, and the United States. At the same time, just as there are men who embody all the nation's virtues - like Benito Juárez in Mexico or Abraham Lincoln in the United States - the Mexicans have, according to their official history, a villain by decree, guilty of all the evils except maybe the earthquakes. The most serious accusation is that Santa Anna let go half of Mexico's territory to the United States. "Me? Selling half of Mexico?" says the General in Enrique Serna's brilliant novel, The Mother Country's Seducer. "For Christ's sake! When will these childish Mexicans learn that if this ship sank, it was not the helmsman's fault only, but the laziness and ineptitude of the oarsmen? Like all human beings, I have committed mistakes, and some had dire consequences. But from there to the monstrosity they want to blame me for, there is an abyss." The general was not a man of much learning, but he knew how to use the sentiment of the time, which is merely a way of saying that he was a skillful adventurer. He had the air for the office and loved all forms of display. More often than not he fell in disgrace, suffered the ingratitude of his people, and only by sheer luck was saved several times from being shot. His fortune always was, as so eloquently put in the 13th century poem Carmina Burana, changeable like the moon. Santa Anna deserves a more objective judgment than that of official history. For his sins, he certainly paid, in part by living long past his time. It certainly would have been better for his reputation if he had gone sooner. But either way, his life story is more interesting than all but a select few, and it includes a little bit of everything, including glory, tragedy, intrigue, love, exile, and oblivion. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/On-His-Own-Terms-Audiobook/B00O83RQBG Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: On His Own Terms Subtitle: A Life of Nelson Rockefeller Author: Richard Norton Smith Narrator: Paul Michael Format: Unabridged Length: 40 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 10-21-14 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 90 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: From acclaimed historian Richard Norton Smith comes the definitive life of an American icon: Nelson Rockefeller - one of the most complex and compelling figures of the 20th century. Fourteen years in the making, this magisterial biography of the original Rockefeller Republican draws on thousands of newly available documents and over 200 interviews, including Rockefellers own unpublished reminiscences. Grandson of oil magnate John D. Rockefeller, Nelson coveted the White House from childhood. When you think of what I had, he once remarked, what else was there to aspire to? Before he was 30 he had helped his father develop Rockefeller Center and his mother establish the Museum of Modern Art. At 32 he was Franklin Roosevelts wartime coordinator for Latin America. As New Yorks four-term governor he set national standards in education, the environment, and urban policy. The charismatic face of liberal Republicanism, Rockefeller championed civil rights and health insurance for all. Three times he sought the presidency - arguably in the wrong party. At the Republican National Convention in San Francisco in 1964, locked in an epic battle with Barry Goldwater, Rockefeller denounced extremist elements in the GOP, a moment that changed the party forever. But he could not wrest the nomination from the Arizona conservative, or from Richard Nixon four years later. In the end, he had to settle for two dispiriting years as vice president under Gerald Ford. In On His Own Terms, Richard Norton Smith re-creates Rockefellers improbable rise to the governors mansion, his politically disastrous divorce and remarriage, and his often surprising relationships with presidents and political leaders from FDR to Henry Kissinger. A frustrated architect turned master builder, an avid collector of art and an unabashed ladies man, Rocky promoted fallout shelters and affordable housing with equal enthusiasm. From the deadly 1971 prison uprising at Attica and unceasing battles with New York City mayor John Lindsay to his sons unsolved disappearance (and the grisly theories it spawned), the punitive drug laws that bear his name, and the much-gossiped-about circumstances of his death, Nelson Rockefellers was a life of astonishing color, range, and relevance. On His Own Terms, a masterpiece of the biographers art, vividly captures the soaring optimism, polarizing politics, and inner turmoil of this American Original. Editorial Reviews: The amount of first-class scholarship Richard Norton Smith undertook to write about Nelson Rockefeller is utterly remarkable. This is one of the greatest cradle-to-grave biographies written in the past 50 years. Its never dull and always joyfully lucid. Highly recommended! (Douglas Brinkley, author of Cronkite) Critic Reviews: Richard Norton Smith has brought us a gripping, magisterial, deeply researched life of one of the most intriguing figures in American political history. In Smiths vivid rendering, Nelson Rockefeller is exuberant, talented, conflicted, apparently unstoppable, and then, ultimately, poignant amid the frustration of his Ozymandian ambitions. Along with the tale of Rockefellers life, On His Own Terms also brings us a timely, knowing close-up view of what used to be called - at its zenith, which now seems so long ago -the Rockefeller wing of the Republican party. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Richard Norton Smith) Tue, 21 Oct 2014 23:17:07 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/On-His-Own-Terms-Audiobook/B00O83RQBG thebookvoice.com 40:51:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: On His Own Terms Subtitle: A Life of Nelson Rockefeller Author: Richard Norton Smith Narrator: Paul Michael Format: Unabridged Length: 40 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 10-21-14 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 90 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: From acclaimed historian Richard Norton Smith comes the definitive life of an American icon: Nelson Rockefeller - one of the most complex and compelling figures of the 20th century. Fourteen years in the making, this magisterial biography of the original Rockefeller Republican draws on thousands of newly available documents and over 200 interviews, including Rockefellers own unpublished reminiscences. Grandson of oil magnate John D. Rockefeller, Nelson coveted the White House from childhood. When you think of what I had, he once remarked, what else was there to aspire to? Before he was 30 he had helped his father develop Rockefeller Center and his mother establish the Museum of Modern Art. At 32 he was Franklin Roosevelts wartime coordinator for Latin America. As New Yorks four-term governor he set national standards in education, the environment, and urban policy. The charismatic face of liberal Republicanism, Rockefeller championed civil rights and health insurance for all. Three times he sought the presidency - arguably in the wrong party. At the Republican National Convention in San Francisco in 1964, locked in an epic battle with Barry Goldwater, Rockefeller denounced extremist elements in the GOP, a moment that changed the party forever. But he could not wrest the nomination from the Arizona conservative, or from Richard Nixon four years later. In the end, he had to settle for two dispiriting years as vice president under Gerald Ford. In On His Own Terms, Richard Norton Smith re-creates Rockefellers improbable rise to the governors mansion, his politically disastrous divorce and remarriage, and his often surprising relationships with presidents and political leaders from FDR to Henry Kissinger. A frustrated architect turned master builder, an avid collector of art and an unabashed ladies man, Rocky promoted fallout shelters and affordable housing with equal enthusiasm. From the deadly 1971 prison uprising at Attica and unceasing battles with New York City mayor John Lindsay to his sons unsolved disappearance (and the grisly theories it spawned), the punitive drug laws that bear his name, and the much-gossiped-about circumstances of his death, Nelson Rockefellers was a life of astonishing color, range, and relevance. On His Own Terms, a masterpiece of the biographers art, vividly captures the soaring optimism, polarizing politics, and inner turmoil of this American Original. Editorial Reviews: The amount of first-class scholarship Richard Norton Smith undertook to write about Nelson Rockefeller is utterly remarkable. This is one of the greatest cradle-to-grave biographies written in the past 50 years. Its never dull and always joyfully lucid. Highly recommended! (Douglas Brinkley, author of Cronkite) Critic Reviews: Richard Norton Smith has brought us a gripping, magisterial, deeply researched life of one of the most intriguing figures in American political history. In Smiths vivid rendering, Nelson Rockefeller is exuberant, talented, conflicted, apparently unstoppable, and then, ultimately, poignant amid the frustration of his Ozymandian ambitions. Along with the tale of Rockefellers life, On His Own Terms also brings us a timely, knowing close-up view of what used to be called - at its zenith, which now seems so long ago -the Rockefeller wing of the Republican party. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: On His Own Terms Subtitle: A Life of Nelson Rockefeller Author: Richard Norton Smith Narrator: Paul Michael Format: Unabridged Length: 40 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 10-21-14 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 90 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: From acclaimed historian Richard Norton Smith comes the definitive life of an American icon: Nelson Rockefeller - one of the most complex and compelling figures of the 20th century. Fourteen years in the making, this magisterial biography of the original Rockefeller Republican draws on thousands of newly available documents and over 200 interviews, including Rockefellers own unpublished reminiscences. Grandson of oil magnate John D. Rockefeller, Nelson coveted the White House from childhood. When you think of what I had, he once remarked, what else was there to aspire to? Before he was 30 he had helped his father develop Rockefeller Center and his mother establish the Museum of Modern Art. At 32 he was Franklin Roosevelts wartime coordinator for Latin America. As New Yorks four-term governor he set national standards in education, the environment, and urban policy. The charismatic face of liberal Republicanism, Rockefeller championed civil rights and health insurance for all. Three times he sought the presidency - arguably in the wrong party. At the Republican National Convention in San Francisco in 1964, locked in an epic battle with Barry Goldwater, Rockefeller denounced extremist elements in the GOP, a moment that changed the party forever. But he could not wrest the nomination from the Arizona conservative, or from Richard Nixon four years later. In the end, he had to settle for two dispiriting years as vice president under Gerald Ford. In On His Own Terms, Richard Norton Smith re-creates Rockefellers improbable rise to the governors mansion, his politically disastrous divorce and remarriage, and his often surprising relationships with presidents and political leaders from FDR to Henry Kissinger. A frustrated architect turned master builder, an avid collector of art and an unabashed ladies man, Rocky promoted fallout shelters and affordable housing with equal enthusiasm. From the deadly 1971 prison uprising at Attica and unceasing battles with New York City mayor John Lindsay to his sons unsolved disappearance (and the grisly theories it spawned), the punitive drug laws that bear his name, and the much-gossiped-about circumstances of his death, Nelson Rockefellers was a life of astonishing color, range, and relevance. On His Own Terms, a masterpiece of the biographers art, vividly captures the soaring optimism, polarizing politics, and inner turmoil of this American Original. Editorial Reviews: The amount of first-class scholarship Richard Norton Smith undertook to write about Nelson Rockefeller is utterly remarkable. This is one of the greatest cradle-to-grave biographies written in the past 50 years. Its never dull and always joyfully lucid. Highly recommended! (Douglas Brinkley, author of Cronkite) Critic Reviews: Richard Norton Smith has brought us a gripping, magisterial, deeply researched life of one of the most intriguing figures in American political history. In Smiths vivid rendering, Nelson Rockefeller is exuberant, talented, conflicted, apparently unstoppable, and then, ultimately, poignant amid the frustration of his Ozymandian ambitions. Along with the tale of Rockefellers life, On His Own Terms also brings us a timely, knowing close-up view of what used to be called - at its zenith, which now seems so long ago -the Rockefeller wing of the Republican party. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Benjamin-Franklin-Audiobook/B002VA8S74 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Benjamin Franklin Author: Carl Van Doren Narrator: Patrick Cullen Format: Unabridged Length: 32 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 05-01-09 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 64 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: In this Pulitzer Prize-winning biography, Carl Van Doren incorporates materials from Franklin's letters, manuscripts, journals, and published works to give the most accurate and comprehensive portrait ever written of this great American. Critic Reviews: "A review of Mr. Van Doren's Benjamin Franklin can be nothing short of a eulogy. The greatest American has found a biographer worthy of him." ( The Nation)"Patrick Cullen's narration [is] suitably smart, spirited, and gentle....There is inspiration here at every turn, and one is left feeling the tragedy of America is that Franklin didn't live to be 300 - at least. Highly recommended for all collections." ( Library Journal)"The most comprehensive and the most intelligently sympathetic biography of Franklin we have." ( New York Times) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Carl Van Doren) Fri, 01 May 2009 02:33:37 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Benjamin-Franklin-Audiobook/B002VA8S74 thebookvoice.com 32:46:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Benjamin Franklin Author: Carl Van Doren Narrator: Patrick Cullen Format: Unabridged Length: 32 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 05-01-09 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 64 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: In this Pulitzer Prize-winning biography, Carl Van Doren incorporates materials from Franklin's letters, manuscripts, journals, and published works to give the most accurate and comprehensive portrait ever written of this great American. Critic Reviews: "A review of Mr. Van Doren's Benjamin Franklin can be nothing short of a eulogy. The greatest American has found a biographer worthy of him." ( The Nation)"Patrick Cullen's narration [is] suitably smart, spirited, and gentle....There is inspiration here at every turn, and one is left feeling the tragedy of America is that Franklin didn't live to be 300 - at least. Highly recommended for all collections." ( Library Journal)"The most comprehensive and the most intelligently sympathetic biography of Franklin we have." ( New York Times) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Benjamin Franklin Author: Carl Van Doren Narrator: Patrick Cullen Format: Unabridged Length: 32 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 05-01-09 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 64 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: In this Pulitzer Prize-winning biography, Carl Van Doren incorporates materials from Franklin's letters, manuscripts, journals, and published works to give the most accurate and comprehensive portrait ever written of this great American. Critic Reviews: "A review of Mr. Van Doren's Benjamin Franklin can be nothing short of a eulogy. The greatest American has found a biographer worthy of him." ( The Nation)"Patrick Cullen's narration [is] suitably smart, spirited, and gentle....There is inspiration here at every turn, and one is left feeling the tragedy of America is that Franklin didn't live to be 300 - at least. Highly recommended for all collections." ( Library Journal)"The most comprehensive and the most intelligently sympathetic biography of Franklin we have." ( New York Times) Members Reviews: A Daunting Listen, But.... A daunting listen, but ... I thoroughly enjoyed it. I warn you dear listener, if you ever wanted to know about the life and times THE most important American ( and dare I say European? ) before, during, and after the Revolutionary War, this is the book you should start your journey to understanding with. But, the wealth of information is almost overwhelming ( at times, a bit tedious ), and at 35 hours, it's quite a challenge to fit into a working mans' schedule. Despite that ( minor ) negative point, I found Patrick Cullen's narration pleasant and engaging. Overall - if a true, comprehensive insight into the lives of the one, indisputably, most important men of the era, titled a "Founding Father", is what you seek, then THIS is the book ( and the man ) you should start with. Bone Dry & mechanically narrated Very disappointed in this Pulitzer prize winner; Benjamin Franklin is such a great figure in American history, however after two hours of listening, I find the author more interested in demonstrating his own intelligence rather than that of Franklin. This perception isn't helped by the very dry delivery of the narrator. There's no inflection and a lack of emphasis that would aid in keeping the listener engaged. The voice is mechanical, like the computer generated voices for NOAH weather radio giving the same intonation for "severe tornado warning" as "partly sunny". A poor analogy maybe, but the great kite-flyer in the thunderstorm would appreciate it. I didn't even download the last two files of the book. Interesting man I learned quite a lot from this book. This man should be studied in schools for his brillance and knowledge and all he contributed to this countries history. A lot to take in but worth the listening. Great story of a fascinating man for all ages. This book made my commute and walks enjoyable when they could have been mundane. Word. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/King-Peggy-Audiobook/B006ZO0GR2 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: King Peggy Subtitle: An American Secretary, Her Royal Destiny, and the Inspiring Story of How She Changed an African Village Author: Eleanor Herman, Peggielene Bartels Narrator: J. Karen Thomas Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 02-21-12 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 105 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: The charming real-life fairy tale of an American secretary who discovers she has been chosen king of an impoverished fishing village on the west coast of Africa. King Peggy has the sweetness and quirkiness of The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series and the hopeful sense of possibility of Half the Sky. King Peggy chronicles the astonishing journey of an American secretary who suddenly finds herself king to a town of 7,000 souls on Ghana's central coast, half a world away. Upon arriving for her crowning ceremony in beautiful Otuam, she discovers the dire reality: there's no running water, no doctor, and no high school, and many of the village elders are stealing the town's funds. To make matters worse, her uncle (the late king) sits in a morgue awaiting a proper funeral in the royal palace, which is in ruins. The longer she waits to bury him, the more she risks incurring the wrath of her ancestors. Peggy's first two years as king of Otuam unfold in a way that is stranger than fiction. In the end, a deeply traditional African town has been uplifted by the ambitions of its headstrong, decidedly modern female king. And in changing Otuam, Peggy is herself transformed, from an ordinary secretary to the heart and hope of her community. Critic Reviews: This is an astonishing and wonderful book about a real life Mma Ramotswe. It is an utter joy." (Alexander McCall Smith, author of The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Eleanor Herman) Tue, 21 Feb 2012 22:10:33 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/King-Peggy-Audiobook/B006ZO0GR2 thebookvoice.com 14:13:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: King Peggy Subtitle: An American Secretary, Her Royal Destiny, and the Inspiring Story of How She Changed an African Village Author: Eleanor Herman, Peggielene Bartels Narrator: J. Karen Thomas Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 02-21-12 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 105 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: The charming real-life fairy tale of an American secretary who discovers she has been chosen king of an impoverished fishing village on the west coast of Africa. King Peggy has the sweetness and quirkiness of The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series and the hopeful sense of possibility of Half the Sky. King Peggy chronicles the astonishing journey of an American secretary who suddenly finds herself king to a town of 7,000 souls on Ghana's central coast, half a world away. Upon arriving for her crowning ceremony in beautiful Otuam, she discovers the dire reality: there's no running water, no doctor, and no high school, and many of the village elders are stealing the town's funds. To make matters worse, her uncle (the late king) sits in a morgue awaiting a proper funeral in the royal palace, which is in ruins. The longer she waits to bury him, the more she risks incurring the wrath of her ancestors. Peggy's first two years as king of Otuam unfold in a way that is stranger than fiction. In the end, a deeply traditional African town has been uplifted by the ambitions of its headstrong, decidedly modern female king. And in changing Otuam, Peggy is herself transformed, from an ordinary secretary to the heart and hope of her community. Critic Reviews: This is an astonishing and wonderful book about a real life Mma Ramotswe. It is an utter joy." (Alexander McCall Smith, author of The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: King Peggy Subtitle: An American Secretary, Her Royal Destiny, and the Inspiring Story of How She Changed an African Village Author: Eleanor Herman, Peggielene Bartels Narrator: J. Karen Thomas Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 02-21-12 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 105 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: The charming real-life fairy tale of an American secretary who discovers she has been chosen king of an impoverished fishing village on the west coast of Africa. King Peggy has the sweetness and quirkiness of The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series and the hopeful sense of possibility of Half the Sky. King Peggy chronicles the astonishing journey of an American secretary who suddenly finds herself king to a town of 7,000 souls on Ghana's central coast, half a world away. Upon arriving for her crowning ceremony in beautiful Otuam, she discovers the dire reality: there's no running water, no doctor, and no high school, and many of the village elders are stealing the town's funds. To make matters worse, her uncle (the late king) sits in a morgue awaiting a proper funeral in the royal palace, which is in ruins. The longer she waits to bury him, the more she risks incurring the wrath of her ancestors. Peggy's first two years as king of Otuam unfold in a way that is stranger than fiction. In the end, a deeply traditional African town has been uplifted by the ambitions of its headstrong, decidedly modern female king. And in changing Otuam, Peggy is herself transformed, from an ordinary secretary to the heart and hope of her community. Critic Reviews: This is an astonishing and wonderful book about a real life Mma Ramotswe. It is an utter joy." (Alexander McCall Smith, author of The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency) Members Reviews: Long Live the King! I had to keep reminding myself King Peggy is a true story. It's more entertaining than a lot of fiction I've read lately. I found myself the ultimate spectator, cheering King Peggy and her people on as they root out the corruption and lies of the elders and set about making life better for the village. It made me smile and scowl and practically dance with glee at times and mostly made me wish we had a leader who cared as much about our people as King Peggy cares about hers. I would love to hear our head of state threaten to " Squeeze your balls til your eyes pop out of your heads ". Long live the king, may she never have to go for a cure in the village! Excellent Story, Well Written and Well Narrated Would you listen to King Peggy again? Why? Yes, I will listen to this story again because it is full of cultural aspects of Ghana, ie, pouring drinks for their dead ancestors, their rituals, and how they value family even in the light of disappointments. What was one of the most memorable moments of King Peggy? When the King had to accept that her ideals about her elders were wrong. Which scene was your favorite? I enjoyed the entire story... https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-Forgotten-Founding-Father-Audiobook/B004VSJUZ8 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Forgotten Founding Father Subtitle: Noah Webster's Obsession and the Creation of an American Culture Author: Joshua Kendall Narrator: Arthur Morey Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 04-14-11 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 22 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: American's own The Professor and the Madman: a story of Noah Webster, author of American English. Noah Webster's name is now synonymous with the dictionary he created, but his story is not nearly so ubiquitous. Webster hobnobbed with various Founding Fathers and was a young confidant of George Washington and Ben Franklin. He started America's first daily newspaper, predating Alexander Hamilton's New York Post. His "blue-backed speller" for schoolchildren sold millions of copies and influenced early copyright law. But perhaps most important, Webster was an ardent supporter of a unified, definitively American culture, distinct from the British, at a time when the United States of America were anything but unified - and his dictionary of American English is a testament to that. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Joshua Kendall) Thu, 14 Apr 2011 08:00:44 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-Forgotten-Founding-Father-Audiobook/B004VSJUZ8 thebookvoice.com 12:45:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Forgotten Founding Father Subtitle: Noah Webster's Obsession and the Creation of an American Culture Author: Joshua Kendall Narrator: Arthur Morey Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 04-14-11 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 22 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: American's own The Professor and the Madman: a story of Noah Webster, author of American English. Noah Webster's name is now synonymous with the dictionary he created, but his story is not nearly so ubiquitous. Webster hobnobbed with various Founding Fathers and was a young confidant of George Washington and Ben Franklin. He started America's first daily newspaper, predating Alexander Hamilton's New York Post. His "blue-backed speller" for schoolchildren sold millions of copies and influenced early copyright law. But perhaps most important, Webster was an ardent supporter of a unified, definitively American culture, distinct from the British, at a time when the United States of America were anything but unified - and his dictionary of American English is a testament to that. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Forgotten Founding Father Subtitle: Noah Webster's Obsession and the Creation of an American Culture Author: Joshua Kendall Narrator: Arthur Morey Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 04-14-11 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 22 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: American's own The Professor and the Madman: a story of Noah Webster, author of American English. Noah Webster's name is now synonymous with the dictionary he created, but his story is not nearly so ubiquitous. Webster hobnobbed with various Founding Fathers and was a young confidant of George Washington and Ben Franklin. He started America's first daily newspaper, predating Alexander Hamilton's New York Post. His "blue-backed speller" for schoolchildren sold millions of copies and influenced early copyright law. But perhaps most important, Webster was an ardent supporter of a unified, definitively American culture, distinct from the British, at a time when the United States of America were anything but unified - and his dictionary of American English is a testament to that. Members Reviews: Disappointing The book does quite a bit of editorializing without providing more than a line to substantiate its claims. As a person who references the 1828 daily, its my opinion that while Kendall obviously admires Webster, he has little idea of the value of what Webster produced. A bit of a slog While this particular rendition of Webster's life seemed well researched, it wasn't fun - at all. It was dry and too hung up on minutia that didn't drive the narrative. I listened to the first 5 chapters then skipped to the last one for some closure. If you are a diehard historian and are keen to learn more on the early days of America, you'll probably love this book though. The real Founding Fathers should sue The part of this book that deals with the creation and aftermath of the dictionary -- roughly the second half -- is moderately interesting. But the rest of Webster's story is not especially compelling, and the man himself comes across as quirky, at best, and a miserable human being, at his worst. Compared to the traditional Founding Fathers, Webster was simply lacking in impact, spirit, temperament, outlook, optimism, complexity, generosity -- you name it. Kendall convincingly conveys the "obsession" part of Webster's life, and he repeatedly asserts that Webster created an American culture, but the latter claim is essentially undocumented and, therefore, unpersuasive. The narrator makes the most of the material he has to work with but ultimately, I'm afriad, it's much ado about very little. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Vladimir-Lenin-Joseph-Stalin-Leon-Trotsky-Audiobook/B0114T9PPG Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Vladimir Lenin, Joseph Stalin & Leon Trotsky Subtitle: The Soviet Union's Big Three Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Bill Johnston Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 20 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Among the leaders of the 20th century, arguably none shaped the course of history as much as Vladimir Lenin (1870-1942), the Communist revolutionary and political theorist who led the Bolshevik Revolution that established the Soviet Union. In addition to shaping the Marxist-Leninist political thought that steered Soviet ideology, he was the first Soviet premier until his death and set the Soviet Union on its way to becoming one of the world's two superpowers for most of the century, in addition to being the West's Cold War adversary. As it turned out, the creation of the Soviet Union came near the end of Lenin's life, as he worked so hard that he had burned himself out by his 50s, dying in 1924 after a series of strokes had completely debilitated him. Near the end of his life, he expressly stated that the regime's power should not be put in the hands of the current General Secretary of the Communist Party, Joseph Stalin. Of course, Stalin managed to do just that, modernizing the Soviet Union at a breakneck pace on the backs of millions of poor laborers and prisoners. If Adolf Hitler had not inflicted the devastation of World War II upon Europe, it's quite likely that the West would consider Joseph Stalin (1878-1953) the 20th century's greatest tyrant. Before World War II, Stalin consolidated his position by frequently purging party leaders (most famously Leon Trotsky) and Red Army leaders, executing hundreds of thousands of people at the least. Along with Vladimir Lenin, Trotsky led the October Bolshevik Revolution of 1917 and held crucial posts in the early Soviet governments, but after Lenins death Trotsky was exiled, persecuted and finally murdered at the behest of his arch-rival, Joseph Stalin. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Charles River Editors) Wed, 08 Jul 2015 07:40:28 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Vladimir-Lenin-Joseph-Stalin-Leon-Trotsky-Audiobook/B0114T9PPG thebookvoice.com 04:41:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Vladimir Lenin, Joseph Stalin & Leon Trotsky Subtitle: The Soviet Union's Big Three Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Bill Johnston Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 20 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Among the leaders of the 20th century, arguably none shaped the course of history as much as Vladimir Lenin (1870-1942), the Communist revolutionary and political theorist who led the Bolshevik Revolution that established the Soviet Union. In addition to shaping the Marxist-Leninist political thought that steered Soviet ideology, he was the first Soviet premier until his death and set the Soviet Union on its way to becoming one of the world's two superpowers for most of the century, in addition to being the West's Cold War adversary. As it turned out, the creation of the Soviet Union came near the end of Lenin's life, as he worked so hard that he had burned himself out by his 50s, dying in 1924 after a series of strokes had completely debilitated him. Near the end of his life, he expressly stated that the regime's power should not be put in the hands of the current General Secretary of the Communist Party, Joseph Stalin. Of course, Stalin managed to do just that, modernizing the Soviet Union at a breakneck pace on the backs of millions of poor laborers and prisoners. If Adolf Hitler had not inflicted the devastation of World War II upon Europe, it's quite likely that the West would consider Joseph Stalin (1878-1953) the 20th century's greatest tyrant. Before World War II, Stalin consolidated his position by frequently purging party leaders (most famously Leon Trotsky) and Red Army leaders, executing hundreds of thousands of people at the least. Along with Vladimir Lenin, Trotsky led the October Bolshevik Revolution of 1917 and held crucial posts in the early Soviet governments, but after Lenins death Trotsky was exiled, persecuted and finally murdered at the behest of his arch-rival, Joseph Stalin. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Vladimir Lenin, Joseph Stalin & Leon Trotsky Subtitle: The Soviet Union's Big Three Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Bill Johnston Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 20 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Among the leaders of the 20th century, arguably none shaped the course of history as much as Vladimir Lenin (1870-1942), the Communist revolutionary and political theorist who led the Bolshevik Revolution that established the Soviet Union. In addition to shaping the Marxist-Leninist political thought that steered Soviet ideology, he was the first Soviet premier until his death and set the Soviet Union on its way to becoming one of the world's two superpowers for most of the century, in addition to being the West's Cold War adversary. As it turned out, the creation of the Soviet Union came near the end of Lenin's life, as he worked so hard that he had burned himself out by his 50s, dying in 1924 after a series of strokes had completely debilitated him. Near the end of his life, he expressly stated that the regime's power should not be put in the hands of the current General Secretary of the Communist Party, Joseph Stalin. Of course, Stalin managed to do just that, modernizing the Soviet Union at a breakneck pace on the backs of millions of poor laborers and prisoners. If Adolf Hitler had not inflicted the devastation of World War II upon Europe, it's quite likely that the West would consider Joseph Stalin (1878-1953) the 20th century's greatest tyrant. Before World War II, Stalin consolidated his position by frequently purging party leaders (most famously Leon Trotsky) and Red Army leaders, executing hundreds of thousands of people at the least. Along with Vladimir Lenin, Trotsky led the October Bolshevik Revolution of 1917 and held crucial posts in the early Soviet governments, but after Lenins death Trotsky was exiled, persecuted and finally murdered at the behest of his arch-rival, Joseph Stalin. Members Reviews: Good book, one fact not correct Interesting book. But he incorrectly states that stalin died in 1945 towards the end of the book boring and hard to listen to. the narrator had a terrible style to his narration. it sounded like one of those nineteen fifties style documentaries. The book also contained several factual errors, no they were minor. all in all, I don't feel like I understood that time. period of History very well after reading this book Very good Well written. Good for someone who wants to learn about the big three without spending too much time on the subject https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Puppetmaster-Audiobook/B00KIY0YPY Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Puppetmaster Subtitle: The Secret Life of J. Edgar Hoover Author: Richard Hack Narrator: Dan Cashman Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 05-27-14 Publisher: Phoenix Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 78 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Richard Hack separates truth from fiction to reveal the most hidden secrets of Hoover's private life and expose his previously undisclosed conduct and actions which threatened to compromise the security of the entire nation. Based on freshly uncovered files and personal documents as well as over 100,000 pages of FBI memos and State Department papers, Hack rips the lid off the FBI Director's facade of propriety to detail a life replete with sexual indiscretions, criminal behavior and a long-standing alliance with the Mafia. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Richard Hack) Tue, 27 May 2014 09:14:32 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Puppetmaster-Audiobook/B00KIY0YPY thebookvoice.com 12:58:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Puppetmaster Subtitle: The Secret Life of J. Edgar Hoover Author: Richard Hack Narrator: Dan Cashman Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 05-27-14 Publisher: Phoenix Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 78 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Richard Hack separates truth from fiction to reveal the most hidden secrets of Hoover's private life and expose his previously undisclosed conduct and actions which threatened to compromise the security of the entire nation. Based on freshly uncovered files and personal documents as well as over 100,000 pages of FBI memos and State Department papers, Hack rips the lid off the FBI Director's facade of propriety to detail a life replete with sexual indiscretions, criminal behavior and a long-standing alliance with the Mafia. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Puppetmaster Subtitle: The Secret Life of J. Edgar Hoover Author: Richard Hack Narrator: Dan Cashman Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 05-27-14 Publisher: Phoenix Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 78 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Richard Hack separates truth from fiction to reveal the most hidden secrets of Hoover's private life and expose his previously undisclosed conduct and actions which threatened to compromise the security of the entire nation. Based on freshly uncovered files and personal documents as well as over 100,000 pages of FBI memos and State Department papers, Hack rips the lid off the FBI Director's facade of propriety to detail a life replete with sexual indiscretions, criminal behavior and a long-standing alliance with the Mafia. Members Reviews: Author seems to have an axe to grind here This book wasnt for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more? The author's name is hack and it applies here. Granted J. Edgar Hoover was a complicated and controversial person. I think anyone that was in public life and wielded that much power probably would be. But this author choose to mostly highlight the negative and used much creative license and assumptions to do so. Most all the stories he recites here involve controversial figures from the left wing to some that are downright wing nuts. Shame as the performance was top notch and the story and history here is amazing. What do you think your next listen will be? Not sure yet What about Dan Cashmans performance did you like? Fantastic performance What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment? Disappointmant Any additional comments? No Power corrupts As with his biographies of Howard Hughes (Hughes) and Ted Turner/Rupert Murdock (Clash of the Titans), Richard Hack brings a novelists flair for drama and a journalists nose for truth to the life of J. Edgar Hoover. Hoover was the Director of the FBI for more than fifty years; he served nine different Presidents and sixteen Attorney Generals. The book is well-written and meticulously researched even thorough it does not reveal any new findings. The author attempts to keep this a balanced and impartial look at the facts. He covers Hoovers life from childhood and his relationship with his mother to establishing the FBI to his death. Hacks most controversial conclusion about Hoovers private life is that despite his weird intimacy with sidekick Clyde Tolson, and his household collection of male nudes and Chinese Ceramics, Hoover was not gay. I think you need to read the book and evaluate the facts, as the author presents them and make up your own mind on how to interpret the stated facts. The author goes into detail how Hoover set up the organization of the FBI but does not go into deal of its operation. Hack includes the headline-grabbing pursuit of Depression-era outlaws to his post-war crusade against left wing subversion. The author says little about the FBI as an institution or its crime fight methods. Over all he portrays Hoover as an intelligent, highly organized, determined , energetic, lonely and insecure man who comes off here as much as a puppet as master. Hack reveals Hoover as a consummate bureaucratic infighter aware of his vulnerabilities to shifts in political power. The book was originally published in 2004 and republished again in 2007. The audio book was re-mastered into digital format. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Fierce-Convictions-Audiobook/B00OYFVQ96 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Fierce Convictions Subtitle: The Extraordinary Life of Hannah More - Poet, Reformer, Abolitionist Author: Karen Prior Narrator: Christine Stevens Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 11-11-14 Publisher: Thomas Nelson Publishers Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 51 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: With a foreword by Eric Metaxas, best-selling author of Bonhoeffer and Amazing Grace. The enthralling biography of the woman writer who helped end the slave trade, changed Britain's upper classes, and taught a nation how to read. The history-changing reforms of Hannah More affected every level of 18th Century British society through her keen intellect, literary achievements, collaborative spirit, strong Christian principles, and colorful personality. A woman without connections or status, More took the world of British letters by storm when she arrived in London from Bristol, becoming a best-selling author and acclaimed playwright and quickly befriending the author Samuel Johnson, the politician Horace Walpole, and the actor David Garrick. Yet she was also a leader in the Evangelical movement, using her cultural position and her pen to support the growth of education for the poor, the reform of morals and manners, and the abolition of Britain's slave trade. Fierce Convictions weaves together world and personal history into a stirring story of life that intersected with Wesley and Whitefield's Great Awakening, the rise and influence of Evangelicalism, and convulsive effects of the French Revolution. A woman of exceptional intellectual gifts and literary talent, Hannah More was above all a person whose faith compelled her both to engage her culture and to transform it. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Karen Prior) Tue, 11 Nov 2014 17:12:05 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Fierce-Convictions-Audiobook/B00OYFVQ96 thebookvoice.com 08:59:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Fierce Convictions Subtitle: The Extraordinary Life of Hannah More - Poet, Reformer, Abolitionist Author: Karen Prior Narrator: Christine Stevens Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 11-11-14 Publisher: Thomas Nelson Publishers Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 51 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: With a foreword by Eric Metaxas, best-selling author of Bonhoeffer and Amazing Grace. The enthralling biography of the woman writer who helped end the slave trade, changed Britain's upper classes, and taught a nation how to read. The history-changing reforms of Hannah More affected every level of 18th Century British society through her keen intellect, literary achievements, collaborative spirit, strong Christian principles, and colorful personality. A woman without connections or status, More took the world of British letters by storm when she arrived in London from Bristol, becoming a best-selling author and acclaimed playwright and quickly befriending the author Samuel Johnson, the politician Horace Walpole, and the actor David Garrick. Yet she was also a leader in the Evangelical movement, using her cultural position and her pen to support the growth of education for the poor, the reform of morals and manners, and the abolition of Britain's slave trade. Fierce Convictions weaves together world and personal history into a stirring story of life that intersected with Wesley and Whitefield's Great Awakening, the rise and influence of Evangelicalism, and convulsive effects of the French Revolution. A woman of exceptional intellectual gifts and literary talent, Hannah More was above all a person whose faith compelled her both to engage her culture and to transform it. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Fierce Convictions Subtitle: The Extraordinary Life of Hannah More - Poet, Reformer, Abolitionist Author: Karen Prior Narrator: Christine Stevens Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 11-11-14 Publisher: Thomas Nelson Publishers Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 51 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: With a foreword by Eric Metaxas, best-selling author of Bonhoeffer and Amazing Grace. The enthralling biography of the woman writer who helped end the slave trade, changed Britain's upper classes, and taught a nation how to read. The history-changing reforms of Hannah More affected every level of 18th Century British society through her keen intellect, literary achievements, collaborative spirit, strong Christian principles, and colorful personality. A woman without connections or status, More took the world of British letters by storm when she arrived in London from Bristol, becoming a best-selling author and acclaimed playwright and quickly befriending the author Samuel Johnson, the politician Horace Walpole, and the actor David Garrick. Yet she was also a leader in the Evangelical movement, using her cultural position and her pen to support the growth of education for the poor, the reform of morals and manners, and the abolition of Britain's slave trade. Fierce Convictions weaves together world and personal history into a stirring story of life that intersected with Wesley and Whitefield's Great Awakening, the rise and influence of Evangelicalism, and convulsive effects of the French Revolution. A woman of exceptional intellectual gifts and literary talent, Hannah More was above all a person whose faith compelled her both to engage her culture and to transform it. Members Reviews: If Only We All Were So Fiercely Convicted Did the narration match the pace of the story? The narrator frequently mispronounced words, especially proper names, such as William Cowper and Magdalen College. These pronunciations cannot be credited to simply a difference between American and British English. She also had a way of pausing in the middle of a sentence that was sometimes confusing. But other than that, her narration was a great match for the story. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? No. It was very good, but I found that I needed breaks from it occasionally. Any additional comments? I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I knew nothing of Hannah More before I read this book. Her life is inspiring and provides fresh perspective on the world and culture. You can't help but hear her story as a call to action against the injustices of our day. This book also made me reflect on the way I live out my own faith. Worth Reading Hannah More is one of those people you should have heard of, but haven't. What a remarkable person of her time! The book started slowly, almost assuming the reader understood her importance. Once the immensity of her influence was made clear, the book became much more interesting. The narrator made the listening difficult. She paused at the wrong times, and it could be hard to follow the thoughts as a result. Great book! Where does Fierce Convictions rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? This book ranks number one compared to all the audiobooks I have read. What other book might you compare Fierce Convictions to and why? I actually cannot compare it to another book. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Alexander-Hamilton-Founding-Father-Audiobook/B01BUGFMAU Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Alexander Hamilton - Founding Father Subtitle: The Real Story of His Life, His Loves, and His Death Author: Mark Steinberg Narrator: Jim Johnston Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 02-17-16 Publisher: WE CANT BE BEAT LLC Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 36 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Alexander Hamilton: Founding Father is the story of one of America's great founding fathers, Alexander Hamilton. The book is a detailed account of this very important but controversial figure in American history. The story is a classic rags-to-riches one and begins with his childhood in the British West Indies. Though his life was filled with tragedy and he was very poor, Hamilton managed to distinguish himself through his writing and his business skills. Eventually he left the West Indies and immigrated to North America, where he received a first-rate education. Later he became a hero in the Revolutionary War and was appointed to be General George Washington's right-hand man. Because of his service to Washington, Hamilton became the secretary of the treasury when Washington was elected president. As a member of the new government, Hamilton made significant contributions, including setting up a banking system and a currency system that are still used today. He also played a major role in the ratification of the United States Constitution. While Alexander Hamilton: Founding Father primarily focuses on Hamilton's great contributions, it also presents his dark side. Though Hamilton married a wealthy woman and became a member of the aristocracy, he was also involved in a scandalous affair and ultimately died in a duel defending his honor. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Mark Steinberg) Wed, 17 Feb 2016 02:50:37 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Alexander-Hamilton-Founding-Father-Audiobook/B01BUGFMAU thebookvoice.com 02:43:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Alexander Hamilton - Founding Father Subtitle: The Real Story of His Life, His Loves, and His Death Author: Mark Steinberg Narrator: Jim Johnston Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 02-17-16 Publisher: WE CANT BE BEAT LLC Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 36 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Alexander Hamilton: Founding Father is the story of one of America's great founding fathers, Alexander Hamilton. The book is a detailed account of this very important but controversial figure in American history. The story is a classic rags-to-riches one and begins with his childhood in the British West Indies. Though his life was filled with tragedy and he was very poor, Hamilton managed to distinguish himself through his writing and his business skills. Eventually he left the West Indies and immigrated to North America, where he received a first-rate education. Later he became a hero in the Revolutionary War and was appointed to be General George Washington's right-hand man. Because of his service to Washington, Hamilton became the secretary of the treasury when Washington was elected president. As a member of the new government, Hamilton made significant contributions, including setting up a banking system and a currency system that are still used today. He also played a major role in the ratification of the United States Constitution. While Alexander Hamilton: Founding Father primarily focuses on Hamilton's great contributions, it also presents his dark side. Though Hamilton married a wealthy woman and became a member of the aristocracy, he was also involved in a scandalous affair and ultimately died in a duel defending his honor. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Alexander Hamilton - Founding Father Subtitle: The Real Story of His Life, His Loves, and His Death Author: Mark Steinberg Narrator: Jim Johnston Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 02-17-16 Publisher: WE CANT BE BEAT LLC Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 36 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Alexander Hamilton: Founding Father is the story of one of America's great founding fathers, Alexander Hamilton. The book is a detailed account of this very important but controversial figure in American history. The story is a classic rags-to-riches one and begins with his childhood in the British West Indies. Though his life was filled with tragedy and he was very poor, Hamilton managed to distinguish himself through his writing and his business skills. Eventually he left the West Indies and immigrated to North America, where he received a first-rate education. Later he became a hero in the Revolutionary War and was appointed to be General George Washington's right-hand man. Because of his service to Washington, Hamilton became the secretary of the treasury when Washington was elected president. As a member of the new government, Hamilton made significant contributions, including setting up a banking system and a currency system that are still used today. He also played a major role in the ratification of the United States Constitution. While Alexander Hamilton: Founding Father primarily focuses on Hamilton's great contributions, it also presents his dark side. Though Hamilton married a wealthy woman and became a member of the aristocracy, he was also involved in a scandalous affair and ultimately died in a duel defending his honor. Members Reviews: Great short summary of Alexander Hamilton's life I recently wrote a review of the 36 hour audiobook Alexander Hamilton by Ron Chernow. In this book of less than three hours author Mark Steinberg presents a superb summary of Chernow's biography of Hamilton. If one wants to learn a lot about this great founder of our republic but does not wish to devote 36 hours, I highly recommend this book. It is brief, concise, and offers an excellent summary of the main events discussed in great detain in Chernow's Hamilton biography. Interesting viewpoint Like any book this book is written based on the authors viewpoint and the data he collected to form that viewpoint. In the case of this book I struggled with how it's contents lined up with the contents of other books written about the timeframe in which Hamilton lived. The author chose his words and statements carefully to generate the picture he wants you to see which for me conflicted with what I had understood and read about the period of time our nation was forged. As always there are 2 sides to any discussion and I recommend readers search for other books from that period to get a full and accurate picture. I do appreciate this book as it has allowed me to create my picture/viewpoint of Hamilton. Narrator and content Narrator was not easy to listen to. Content was repeated to often and not really in order. I would not recommend this book. Alexander Hamilton What would have made Alexander Hamilton - Founding Father better? A different narrator. Would you be willing to try another one of Jim Johnstons performances? No. Any additional comments? No matter how good this book is, or how well it's written, I absolutely detest the audiobook reader. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Eleanor-Roosevelt-Volume-II-Audiobook/B01G7QSN9K Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Eleanor Roosevelt, Volume II Subtitle: The Defining Years, 1933-1938 Author: Blanche Wiesen Cook Narrator: Kate Reading Format: Unabridged Length: 28 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 07-05-16 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 36 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Historians, politicians, feminists, critics, and reviewers everywhere have praised Blanche Wiesen Cook's monumental Eleanor Roosevelt as the definitive portrait of this towering female figure of the 20th century. Now, in her long-awaited, majestic second volume, Cook takes listeners through the tumultuous era of the Great Depression, the New Deal, and the gathering storms of World War II - the years of the Roosevelts' greatest challenges and finest achievements. In her remarkably engaging narrative, Cook gives us the complete Eleanor Roosevelt - an adventurous, romantic woman, a devoted wife and mother, and a visionary policymaker and social activist who often took unpopular stands, counter to her husband's policies, especially on issues such as racial justice and women's rights. A biography of scholarship and daring, it is a book for all listeners of American history. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Blanche Wiesen Cook) Tue, 05 Jul 2016 14:01:12 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Eleanor-Roosevelt-Volume-II-Audiobook/B01G7QSN9K thebookvoice.com 28:55:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Eleanor Roosevelt, Volume II Subtitle: The Defining Years, 1933-1938 Author: Blanche Wiesen Cook Narrator: Kate Reading Format: Unabridged Length: 28 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 07-05-16 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 36 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Historians, politicians, feminists, critics, and reviewers everywhere have praised Blanche Wiesen Cook's monumental Eleanor Roosevelt as the definitive portrait of this towering female figure of the 20th century. Now, in her long-awaited, majestic second volume, Cook takes listeners through the tumultuous era of the Great Depression, the New Deal, and the gathering storms of World War II - the years of the Roosevelts' greatest challenges and finest achievements. In her remarkably engaging narrative, Cook gives us the complete Eleanor Roosevelt - an adventurous, romantic woman, a devoted wife and mother, and a visionary policymaker and social activist who often took unpopular stands, counter to her husband's policies, especially on issues such as racial justice and women's rights. A biography of scholarship and daring, it is a book for all listeners of American history. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Eleanor Roosevelt, Volume II Subtitle: The Defining Years, 1933-1938 Author: Blanche Wiesen Cook Narrator: Kate Reading Format: Unabridged Length: 28 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 07-05-16 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 36 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Historians, politicians, feminists, critics, and reviewers everywhere have praised Blanche Wiesen Cook's monumental Eleanor Roosevelt as the definitive portrait of this towering female figure of the 20th century. Now, in her long-awaited, majestic second volume, Cook takes listeners through the tumultuous era of the Great Depression, the New Deal, and the gathering storms of World War II - the years of the Roosevelts' greatest challenges and finest achievements. In her remarkably engaging narrative, Cook gives us the complete Eleanor Roosevelt - an adventurous, romantic woman, a devoted wife and mother, and a visionary policymaker and social activist who often took unpopular stands, counter to her husband's policies, especially on issues such as racial justice and women's rights. A biography of scholarship and daring, it is a book for all listeners of American history. Members Reviews: Stimulating, provocative, well-researched A solid examination of Eleanor Roosevelt's life from the beginning of FDR's first administration until the beginning of his third term. Kept my interest riveted throughout and makes me eager to the next volume. Great Second Installment This book is very thorough and I very much enjoyed the reading. I highly recommend it! https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Marie-Antoinette-Audiobook/B0032N8ITM Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Marie Antoinette Author: Antonia Fraser Narrator: Lindsay Duncan Format: Abridged Length: 6 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 08-13-09 Publisher: Orion Publishing Group Limited Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: In this biography Antonia Fraser examines her influence over the king, Louis XVI; the accusations and sexual slurs made against her; her patronage of the arts, which enhanced French cultural life; her imprisonment; the death threats made against her; rumours of lesbian affairs; her trial (during which her young son was forced to testify to sexual abuse by his mother); and her eventual execution by guillotine in 1793. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Antonia Fraser) Thu, 13 Aug 2009 19:43:60 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Marie-Antoinette-Audiobook/B0032N8ITM thebookvoice.com 06:29:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Marie Antoinette Author: Antonia Fraser Narrator: Lindsay Duncan Format: Abridged Length: 6 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 08-13-09 Publisher: Orion Publishing Group Limited Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: In this biography Antonia Fraser examines her influence over the king, Louis XVI; the accusations and sexual slurs made against her; her patronage of the arts, which enhanced French cultural life; her imprisonment; the death threats made against her; rumours of lesbian affairs; her trial (during which her young son was forced to testify to sexual abuse by his mother); and her eventual execution by guillotine in 1793. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Marie Antoinette Author: Antonia Fraser Narrator: Lindsay Duncan Format: Abridged Length: 6 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 08-13-09 Publisher: Orion Publishing Group Limited Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: In this biography Antonia Fraser examines her influence over the king, Louis XVI; the accusations and sexual slurs made against her; her patronage of the arts, which enhanced French cultural life; her imprisonment; the death threats made against her; rumours of lesbian affairs; her trial (during which her young son was forced to testify to sexual abuse by his mother); and her eventual execution by guillotine in 1793. Members Reviews: Enjoyable history What did you like best about this story? I enjoy reading historical biographies when I can but lately I've switched to audiobooks instead. I was a little hesitant about listening to an audiobook in the historical genre as I thought it might be a little too dry. I was pleased to discover that wasn't the case, as Antonia Fraser fleshes out the characters and establishes a good pace throughout. I can only speculate about the sheer volume of research that goes into these sorts of ventures, but it made for a good listening experience. Really enjoyed the narrator's voice as well. Marie Antoinette the abridged version I was very disappointed that Linsey Duncan only reads the unabridged version of this book, she is such a good narrator, it is a pleasure to listen to her. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/General-George-Washington-Audiobook/B002V1OB8I Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: General George Washington Subtitle: A Military Life Author: Edward G. Lengel Narrator: Jack Garrett Format: Unabridged Length: 20 hrs and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 06-10-05 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 65 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Many biographies have been written about George Washington. But until this stunning volume, no book has so thorougly and intimately captured Washington's military accomplishments and examined them within the context of America's rise to prominence. Beginning with the French and Indian War, author Edward G. Lengel covers every aspect of Washington's military service. The result is a breathtaking account of the original American icon. Lengel has crafted an instant classic...and the most extensive history yet of Washington the soldier. Critic Reviews: "For Lengel, Washington's character inspired the trust necessary for any successful revolution. This outstanding work does that character justice." (Publishers Weekly) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Edward G. Lengel) Fri, 10 Jun 2005 03:34:37 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/General-George-Washington-Audiobook/B002V1OB8I thebookvoice.com 20:30:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: General George Washington Subtitle: A Military Life Author: Edward G. Lengel Narrator: Jack Garrett Format: Unabridged Length: 20 hrs and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 06-10-05 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 65 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Many biographies have been written about George Washington. But until this stunning volume, no book has so thorougly and intimately captured Washington's military accomplishments and examined them within the context of America's rise to prominence. Beginning with the French and Indian War, author Edward G. Lengel covers every aspect of Washington's military service. The result is a breathtaking account of the original American icon. Lengel has crafted an instant classic...and the most extensive history yet of Washington the soldier. Critic Reviews: "For Lengel, Washington's character inspired the trust necessary for any successful revolution. This outstanding work does that character justice." (Publishers Weekly) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: General George Washington Subtitle: A Military Life Author: Edward G. Lengel Narrator: Jack Garrett Format: Unabridged Length: 20 hrs and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 06-10-05 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 65 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Many biographies have been written about George Washington. But until this stunning volume, no book has so thorougly and intimately captured Washington's military accomplishments and examined them within the context of America's rise to prominence. Beginning with the French and Indian War, author Edward G. Lengel covers every aspect of Washington's military service. The result is a breathtaking account of the original American icon. Lengel has crafted an instant classic...and the most extensive history yet of Washington the soldier. Critic Reviews: "For Lengel, Washington's character inspired the trust necessary for any successful revolution. This outstanding work does that character justice." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: an embarassment of richs about the Revolution This volume joins two others than have entered the Audible roster in recent months, the others by David McCullough & David Hackett Fischer. While not as good as those other two, Edward Lengel's work does have some things going for it. It focuses on Washington & on his whole military career, from the French & Indian War to post-revolutionary times. And it therefore has some very interesting & illuminating observations to make about Washington's pre-1776 career, an area that is not often covered in histories of the period. Second, it is military-centric, so it gives a perspective on military strategy, weapons, tactics, intelligence gathering that is hard to find elsewhere (although Fischer's work does this too, for a smaller slice of time). Third, it gives a good account of Washington's strengths & weaknesses as a commander & a strategist. I have only given this work 3 stars because much of the material that surrounds those points I make above is of a retread variety, especially for those interested in the period. The author does not give much different focus or interpretation to that contextual material, since his main aim is at military matters. The book is nevertheless well-written, moves along at a good pace, and is valuable if only for the twist of the work toward the battleground & military strategy. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-Generals-Women-Audiobook/B06XC5FJ93 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Generals Women Subtitle: A Novel Author: Susan Wittig Albert Narrator: Christine Williams Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 03-07-17 Publisher: Blackstone Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Set during the chaotic years of World War II, The General's Women tells the story of the conflicted relationship between General Dwight Eisenhower and Kay Summersby, his Irish driver/aide, and the impact of that relationship on Mamie Eisenhower and her life in Washington during the war. Told from three alternating points of view (Kay's, Ike's, and Mamie's), the novel charts the deepening of the relationship as Ike and Kay move from England to North Africa to England, France, and Germany before and after the Normandy landing. At the end of the war, Ike is faced with the heart-wrenching choice between marrying Kay and a political future. The story continues into the post-war years, as Ike (returning to Mamie) becomes Army chief of staff, president of Columbia University, supreme commander of NATO, and president of the United States. Kay, meanwhile, struggles to create a life and work of her own, writing two memoirs: the first (Eisenhower Was My Boss, 1948) about her war work with Ike; the second (Past Forgetting, 1976) about their love affair. An author's note deals with the complicated question of the truth of Kay's story as it appeared in the posthumously published Past Forgetting. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Susan Wittig Albert) Tue, 07 Mar 2017 14:12:51 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-Generals-Women-Audiobook/B06XC5FJ93 thebookvoice.com 13:07:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Generals Women Subtitle: A Novel Author: Susan Wittig Albert Narrator: Christine Williams Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 03-07-17 Publisher: Blackstone Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Set during the chaotic years of World War II, The General's Women tells the story of the conflicted relationship between General Dwight Eisenhower and Kay Summersby, his Irish driver/aide, and the impact of that relationship on Mamie Eisenhower and her life in Washington during the war. Told from three alternating points of view (Kay's, Ike's, and Mamie's), the novel charts the deepening of the relationship as Ike and Kay move from England to North Africa to England, France, and Germany before and after the Normandy landing. At the end of the war, Ike is faced with the heart-wrenching choice between marrying Kay and a political future. The story continues into the post-war years, as Ike (returning to Mamie) becomes Army chief of staff, president of Columbia University, supreme commander of NATO, and president of the United States. Kay, meanwhile, struggles to create a life and work of her own, writing two memoirs: the first (Eisenhower Was My Boss, 1948) about her war work with Ike; the second (Past Forgetting, 1976) about their love affair. An author's note deals with the complicated question of the truth of Kay's story as it appeared in the posthumously published Past Forgetting. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Generals Women Subtitle: A Novel Author: Susan Wittig Albert Narrator: Christine Williams Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 03-07-17 Publisher: Blackstone Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Set during the chaotic years of World War II, The General's Women tells the story of the conflicted relationship between General Dwight Eisenhower and Kay Summersby, his Irish driver/aide, and the impact of that relationship on Mamie Eisenhower and her life in Washington during the war. Told from three alternating points of view (Kay's, Ike's, and Mamie's), the novel charts the deepening of the relationship as Ike and Kay move from England to North Africa to England, France, and Germany before and after the Normandy landing. At the end of the war, Ike is faced with the heart-wrenching choice between marrying Kay and a political future. The story continues into the post-war years, as Ike (returning to Mamie) becomes Army chief of staff, president of Columbia University, supreme commander of NATO, and president of the United States. Kay, meanwhile, struggles to create a life and work of her own, writing two memoirs: the first (Eisenhower Was My Boss, 1948) about her war work with Ike; the second (Past Forgetting, 1976) about their love affair. An author's note deals with the complicated question of the truth of Kay's story as it appeared in the posthumously published Past Forgetting. Members Reviews: Excellent book, flawed production as an audiobook Is there anything you would change about this book? Nothing about the book itself (two thumbs up). See below about the performance (thumbs down). I read this book, and loved it. Because it would bear re-reading, I got the Audible edition for my second run-through. Unfortunate choice, as it turns out. Who was your favorite character and why? Ike. He was maddening, driven, brilliant, hot-tempered but quick to apologize, a stickler for military protocol but warm-hearted with midwestern American egalitarian instincts. He was a middle-aged Army officer handed an unimaginable job (Supreme Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Force) and brilliant enough to perform it. But I think he muddled his handling of his relationship with Kay Summersby, and the very muddling convinces me he was deeply in love with her. In the later months of the war, he even risked his career as he tried to find a way to go forward with her after the war was over. There's enough historical smoke to support this fictional treatment of the possible fire that was behind it. How could the performance have been better? This is no criticism of the narrator. She did a great job.But I found this audiobook so irritating that I couldn't finish it. The problem is that someone in charge of producing the audiobook was lazy. They must have skimmed the text, seen references to Kay Summersby as Irish, and decided she spoke in a pronounced Irish brogue. The problem is, Kay Summersby was a real person, Anglo-Irish, daughter of a British Army Officer, who passed up being a debutante in London in favor of traveling through Europe. She lived in London from her teenaged years on, was definitely upper-class, and would never have spoken with that Irish accent. Kay was interviewed later in life on video, and there are clips of her speaking on two episodes of the seminal TV series The World at War (from the 1970's). By then her speech was somewhat Americanized, but it's still an English accent, not that Irish brogue. In this audiobook Kay sounds like a naive Irish schoolgirl. She was nothing of the sort. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-Meaning-of-Michelle-Audiobook/B01N9LS0BP Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Meaning of Michelle Subtitle: 16 Writers on the Iconic First Lady and How Her Journey Inspires Our Own Author: Veronica Chambers Narrator: January LaVoy, Prentice Onayemi Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 01-10-17 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 23 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: "Whenever I think about Michelle Obama, I think, 'When I grow up, I want to be just like her. I want to be that intelligent, confident, and comfortable in my own skin.'" (Roxane Gay) "Even after eight years of watching them daily in the press, the fact that the most powerful man in the world is a Black man is still breathtaking to me. The fact that he goes home to a tight-knit, loving family headed by a Black woman is soul-stirring. That woman is Michelle. Michelle. That name now carries a whole world of meaning...." From the Preface by Ava DuVernay Michelle Obama is unlike any other first lady in American history. From her first moments on the public stage, she has challenged traditional American notions about what it means to be beautiful, to be strong, to be fashion-conscious, to be healthy, to be "first mom", to be a caretaker and hostess, and to be partner to the most powerful man in the world. What is remarkable is that, at 52, she is just getting started. While many books have looked at Michelle Obama from a fashion perspective, no book has fully explored what she means to our culture. The Meaning of Michelle does just that, while offering a parting gift to a landmark moment in American history. In addition to a tribute to Michelle Obama, this book is also a rollicking, lively dinner party conversation about race, class, marriage, creativity, womanhood and what it means to be American today. Contributors include: Ava DuVernay, Veronica Chambers, Benilde Little, Damon Young, Alicia Hall Moran and Jason Moran, Brittney Cooper, Ylonda Gault Caviness, Chirlane McCray, Cathi Hanauer, Tiffany Dufu, Tanisha Ford, Marcus Samuelsson, Sarah Lewis, Karen Hill Anton, Rebecca Carroll, Phillipa Soo, and Roxane Gay. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Veronica Chambers) Tue, 10 Jan 2017 03:14:26 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-Meaning-of-Michelle-Audiobook/B01N9LS0BP thebookvoice.com 04:54:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Meaning of Michelle Subtitle: 16 Writers on the Iconic First Lady and How Her Journey Inspires Our Own Author: Veronica Chambers Narrator: January LaVoy, Prentice Onayemi Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 01-10-17 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 23 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: "Whenever I think about Michelle Obama, I think, 'When I grow up, I want to be just like her. I want to be that intelligent, confident, and comfortable in my own skin.'" (Roxane Gay) "Even after eight years of watching them daily in the press, the fact that the most powerful man in the world is a Black man is still breathtaking to me. The fact that he goes home to a tight-knit, loving family headed by a Black woman is soul-stirring. That woman is Michelle. Michelle. That name now carries a whole world of meaning...." From the Preface by Ava DuVernay Michelle Obama is unlike any other first lady in American history. From her first moments on the public stage, she has challenged traditional American notions about what it means to be beautiful, to be strong, to be fashion-conscious, to be healthy, to be "first mom", to be a caretaker and hostess, and to be partner to the most powerful man in the world. What is remarkable is that, at 52, she is just getting started. While many books have looked at Michelle Obama from a fashion perspective, no book has fully explored what she means to our culture. The Meaning of Michelle does just that, while offering a parting gift to a landmark moment in American history. In addition to a tribute to Michelle Obama, this book is also a rollicking, lively dinner party conversation about race, class, marriage, creativity, womanhood and what it means to be American today. Contributors include: Ava DuVernay, Veronica Chambers, Benilde Little, Damon Young, Alicia Hall Moran and Jason Moran, Brittney Cooper, Ylonda Gault Caviness, Chirlane McCray, Cathi Hanauer, Tiffany Dufu, Tanisha Ford, Marcus Samuelsson, Sarah Lewis, Karen Hill Anton, Rebecca Carroll, Phillipa Soo, and Roxane Gay. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Meaning of Michelle Subtitle: 16 Writers on the Iconic First Lady and How Her Journey Inspires Our Own Author: Veronica Chambers Narrator: January LaVoy, Prentice Onayemi Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 01-10-17 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 23 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: "Whenever I think about Michelle Obama, I think, 'When I grow up, I want to be just like her. I want to be that intelligent, confident, and comfortable in my own skin.'" (Roxane Gay) "Even after eight years of watching them daily in the press, the fact that the most powerful man in the world is a Black man is still breathtaking to me. The fact that he goes home to a tight-knit, loving family headed by a Black woman is soul-stirring. That woman is Michelle. Michelle. That name now carries a whole world of meaning...." From the Preface by Ava DuVernay Michelle Obama is unlike any other first lady in American history. From her first moments on the public stage, she has challenged traditional American notions about what it means to be beautiful, to be strong, to be fashion-conscious, to be healthy, to be "first mom", to be a caretaker and hostess, and to be partner to the most powerful man in the world. What is remarkable is that, at 52, she is just getting started. While many books have looked at Michelle Obama from a fashion perspective, no book has fully explored what she means to our culture. The Meaning of Michelle does just that, while offering a parting gift to a landmark moment in American history. In addition to a tribute to Michelle Obama, this book is also a rollicking, lively dinner party conversation about race, class, marriage, creativity, womanhood and what it means to be American today. Contributors include: Ava DuVernay, Veronica Chambers, Benilde Little, Damon Young, Alicia Hall Moran and Jason Moran, Brittney Cooper, Ylonda Gault Caviness, Chirlane McCray, Cathi Hanauer, Tiffany Dufu, Tanisha Ford, Marcus Samuelsson, Sarah Lewis, Karen Hill Anton, Rebecca Carroll, Phillipa Soo, and Roxane Gay. Members Reviews: Inspiring view of Michelle Obama Absolutely loved this book and it's varying perspective of the iconic first lady, Michelle Obama. I gained an even greater respect for her as a woman , mother, professional and first lady. Through these stories and reflections, I also gives personal strength and uplift. Good and interesting opinions I was surprised that some of the contributors never met her. I thought it was told from the viewpoint of those close to her. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-Queen-History-in-an-Hour-Audiobook/B008MO0SFS Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Queen: History in an Hour Author: Sinead Fitzgibbon Narrator: Jonathan Keeble Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 08-02-12 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 30 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: History for busy people. Listen to a succinct account of the life and reign of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in just one hour. Elizabeth II is the longest lived and, after Queen Victoria, second longest reigning monarch of the United Kingdom. From her coronation in 1953 to her Diamond Jubilee in 2012, Queen Elizabeth II has stood on the world stage as the figurehead for Britain. The Queen: History in an Hour tells the story of the Queen Elizabeth IIs life and long reign, her royal duties, service during the Second World War, public perception, and the transformation of the British Empire into the Commonwealth of Nations under her rule. In the Diamond Jubilee year, this is essential listening for Royalists and Republicans alike. Love your history? Find out about the world with History in an Hour. Critic Reviews: "If the past is a foreign country, History in an Hour is like a high-class tour operator, offering delightfully enjoyable short breaks in the rich and diverse continent of our shared past." (Dominic Sandbrook) "The practice of History is ever-evolving, and the History In An Hour idea brings it back up to date for the digital age." (Andrew Roberts, Bookseller) "This is genius." (MacWorld.com) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Sinead Fitzgibbon) Thu, 02 Aug 2012 06:35:16 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-Queen-History-in-an-Hour-Audiobook/B008MO0SFS thebookvoice.com 01:22:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Queen: History in an Hour Author: Sinead Fitzgibbon Narrator: Jonathan Keeble Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 08-02-12 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 30 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: History for busy people. Listen to a succinct account of the life and reign of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in just one hour. Elizabeth II is the longest lived and, after Queen Victoria, second longest reigning monarch of the United Kingdom. From her coronation in 1953 to her Diamond Jubilee in 2012, Queen Elizabeth II has stood on the world stage as the figurehead for Britain. The Queen: History in an Hour tells the story of the Queen Elizabeth IIs life and long reign, her royal duties, service during the Second World War, public perception, and the transformation of the British Empire into the Commonwealth of Nations under her rule. In the Diamond Jubilee year, this is essential listening for Royalists and Republicans alike. Love your history? Find out about the world with History in an Hour. Critic Reviews: "If the past is a foreign country, History in an Hour is like a high-class tour operator, offering delightfully enjoyable short breaks in the rich and diverse continent of our shared past." (Dominic Sandbrook) "The practice of History is ever-evolving, and the History In An Hour idea brings it back up to date for the digital age." (Andrew Roberts, Bookseller) "This is genius." (MacWorld.com) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Queen: History in an Hour Author: Sinead Fitzgibbon Narrator: Jonathan Keeble Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 08-02-12 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 30 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: History for busy people. Listen to a succinct account of the life and reign of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in just one hour. Elizabeth II is the longest lived and, after Queen Victoria, second longest reigning monarch of the United Kingdom. From her coronation in 1953 to her Diamond Jubilee in 2012, Queen Elizabeth II has stood on the world stage as the figurehead for Britain. The Queen: History in an Hour tells the story of the Queen Elizabeth IIs life and long reign, her royal duties, service during the Second World War, public perception, and the transformation of the British Empire into the Commonwealth of Nations under her rule. In the Diamond Jubilee year, this is essential listening for Royalists and Republicans alike. Love your history? Find out about the world with History in an Hour. Critic Reviews: "If the past is a foreign country, History in an Hour is like a high-class tour operator, offering delightfully enjoyable short breaks in the rich and diverse continent of our shared past." (Dominic Sandbrook) "The practice of History is ever-evolving, and the History In An Hour idea brings it back up to date for the digital age." (Andrew Roberts, Bookseller) "This is genius." (MacWorld.com) Members Reviews: Good To Read About The Queen & How She Came To Be I learned a lot (probably more than I had bargained for) about the history and lineage of Great Britains Royal Family. I was amazed to learn about the family tree which traces back hundreds of years to the Russian Czars and German Royalty and also to the many indiscretions throughout the years involving just about everyone. Good reading and with the Ol Queen getting up there in age now, its good to be able to read about a lot of the historical events that she has personally witnessed. Surprisingly interesting Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? I would recommend it to anyone who wants a brief over view of the Queen's life story. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/History-in-30-The-Life-of-Winston-Churchill-Audiobook/B078RXDKYD Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: History in 30: The Life of Winston Churchill Author: Percy Bennington Narrator: Scott Clem Format: Unabridged Length: 46 mins Language: English Release date: 01-04-18 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: The dictionary defines a statesman as a person who exhibits great wisdom and ability in directing the affairs of a government or in dealing with important public issues. Throughout world history, there have been countless famous statesmen from all across the world. The true colors and talents of a statesman usually shine through in the most difficult of circumstances, and the most difficult circumstance that any world leader faces is warfare. The 20th century was a century of almost constant warfare, from the Russo-Japanese War, World War I, World War II, the Korean Conflict, the Vietnam War, the strife and fighting in the Middle East, and the American War on terrorism. It was a century where men and women were pushed to their limits. One man shines above the rest, a man who used his wit, intelligence, and drive to bring not only his beloved England through the worst of times, but also helped save democracy for the entire world. Winston Spencer Churchill led England through her darkest hours, became a champion against fascism and communism, and helped secure western civilization. It was not always easy going, as Churchill went through disgrace in his early career and was forced to rebuild his reputation, brick by brick. It did not always seem that Churchill was destined for this greatness as he spent many years in the political wilderness of Britain because of his refusal to conform and "play the game", so to speak. But, as usual, the power of personality and the strength of character shone through and won the day. Indeed, without Churchill, one could argue that the fate of democracy in the world might have suffered a different fate. Churchill was the driving force behind the British resistance to the Nazi onslaught during World War II, using his power of personality and his brilliance as a world leader. Churchill remained a shining light of democracy during Europes darkest hour. History in 30: The Life of Winston Churchill provides a quick but comprehensive look at the British prime minister. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Percy Bennington) Thu, 04 Jan 2018 12:25:27 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/History-in-30-The-Life-of-Winston-Churchill-Audiobook/B078RXDKYD thebookvoice.com 00:46:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: History in 30: The Life of Winston Churchill Author: Percy Bennington Narrator: Scott Clem Format: Unabridged Length: 46 mins Language: English Release date: 01-04-18 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: The dictionary defines a statesman as a person who exhibits great wisdom and ability in directing the affairs of a government or in dealing with important public issues. Throughout world history, there have been countless famous statesmen from all across the world. The true colors and talents of a statesman usually shine through in the most difficult of circumstances, and the most difficult circumstance that any world leader faces is warfare. The 20th century was a century of almost constant warfare, from the Russo-Japanese War, World War I, World War II, the Korean Conflict, the Vietnam War, the strife and fighting in the Middle East, and the American War on terrorism. It was a century where men and women were pushed to their limits. One man shines above the rest, a man who used his wit, intelligence, and drive to bring not only his beloved England through the worst of times, but also helped save democracy for the entire world. Winston Spencer Churchill led England through her darkest hours, became a champion against fascism and communism, and helped secure western civilization. It was not always easy going, as Churchill went through disgrace in his early career and was forced to rebuild his reputation, brick by brick. It did not always seem that Churchill was destined for this greatness as he spent many years in the political wilderness of Britain because of his refusal to conform and "play the game", so to speak. But, as usual, the power of personality and the strength of character shone through and won the day. Indeed, without Churchill, one could argue that the fate of democracy in the world might have suffered a different fate. Churchill was the driving force behind the British resistance to the Nazi onslaught during World War II, using his power of personality and his brilliance as a world leader. Churchill remained a shining light of democracy during Europes darkest hour. History in 30: The Life of Winston Churchill provides a quick but comprehensive look at the British prime minister. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: History in 30: The Life of Winston Churchill Author: Percy Bennington Narrator: Scott Clem Format: Unabridged Length: 46 mins Language: English Release date: 01-04-18 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: The dictionary defines a statesman as a person who exhibits great wisdom and ability in directing the affairs of a government or in dealing with important public issues. Throughout world history, there have been countless famous statesmen from all across the world. The true colors and talents of a statesman usually shine through in the most difficult of circumstances, and the most difficult circumstance that any world leader faces is warfare. The 20th century was a century of almost constant warfare, from the Russo-Japanese War, World War I, World War II, the Korean Conflict, the Vietnam War, the strife and fighting in the Middle East, and the American War on terrorism. It was a century where men and women were pushed to their limits. One man shines above the rest, a man who used his wit, intelligence, and drive to bring not only his beloved England through the worst of times, but also helped save democracy for the entire world. Winston Spencer Churchill led England through her darkest hours, became a champion against fascism and communism, and helped secure western civilization. It was not always easy going, as Churchill went through disgrace in his early career and was forced to rebuild his reputation, brick by brick. It did not always seem that Churchill was destined for this greatness as he spent many years in the political wilderness of Britain because of his refusal to conform and "play the game", so to speak. But, as usual, the power of personality and the strength of character shone through and won the day. Indeed, without Churchill, one could argue that the fate of democracy in the world might have suffered a different fate. Churchill was the driving force behind the British resistance to the Nazi onslaught during World War II, using his power of personality and his brilliance as a world leader. Churchill remained a shining light of democracy during Europes darkest hour. History in 30: The Life of Winston Churchill provides a quick but comprehensive look at the British prime minister. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Called-to-Rise-Audiobook/B0725JGTFL Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Called to Rise Subtitle: A Life in Faithful Service to the Community That Made Me Author: David O. Brown, Michelle Burford Narrator: David O. Brown Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 06-06-17 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 44 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: The Dallas police chief who inspired a nation with his response to the killing of five of his officers shares his personal story and his faith in America's potential to unite communities through a dedication to transparency and trust. On July 7, 2016, protesters marched in the streets of Dallas to demonstrate against the killings of unarmed black men by the police. As the peaceful event drew to a close, a sniper opened fire, targeting white cops and killing five of them. Into this charged situation stepped Dallas police chief David O. Brown, who, with a historic new tactical approach, quickly ended the gunman's siege and calmed his community and the nation. In this powerful memoir, Chief Brown takes us behind the scenes of that tragedy and shares intimate moments from his early life: his childhood, in which he was raised by a single mom in a neighborhood poor in resources but rich in love and faith; his college years - cut short when he felt called to save his hometown from its descent into drug-related violence; and, as he moved up the ranks, a series of deeply personal tragedies. His first partner on the job was killed in the line of duty, his younger brother was murdered by drug dealers, and during Brown's first month as chief of police, his mentally ill son was killed by a cop after taking two other lives. Called to Rise charts how, over his 33-year career, Brown evolved from a "throw 'em in jail and let God sort 'em out" beat cop into a passionate advocate for community-oriented law enforcement, rising from crime scene investigator to SWAT team leader to the head of a municipal police department widely regarded as one of America's finest. Now retired, "America's chief" wants to bring his hard-earned knowledge of Dallas - emphasizing outreach, accountability, and inclusion - to help encourage unity in the nation's hurting communities. Chief Brown believes that we have to band together to engage in the kind of dialogue that can lead to solutions. In place of complaining, we all have to take action - and one first great step is to tune in to what is being said. Called to Rise explores the keys to that dialogue - trust, transparency, and compassion - that have made Brown a leader on the front lines of social change in America. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (David O. Brown) Tue, 06 Jun 2017 06:34:37 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Called-to-Rise-Audiobook/B0725JGTFL thebookvoice.com 08:07:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Called to Rise Subtitle: A Life in Faithful Service to the Community That Made Me Author: David O. Brown, Michelle Burford Narrator: David O. Brown Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 06-06-17 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 44 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: The Dallas police chief who inspired a nation with his response to the killing of five of his officers shares his personal story and his faith in America's potential to unite communities through a dedication to transparency and trust. On July 7, 2016, protesters marched in the streets of Dallas to demonstrate against the killings of unarmed black men by the police. As the peaceful event drew to a close, a sniper opened fire, targeting white cops and killing five of them. Into this charged situation stepped Dallas police chief David O. Brown, who, with a historic new tactical approach, quickly ended the gunman's siege and calmed his community and the nation. In this powerful memoir, Chief Brown takes us behind the scenes of that tragedy and shares intimate moments from his early life: his childhood, in which he was raised by a single mom in a neighborhood poor in resources but rich in love and faith; his college years - cut short when he felt called to save his hometown from its descent into drug-related violence; and, as he moved up the ranks, a series of deeply personal tragedies. His first partner on the job was killed in the line of duty, his younger brother was murdered by drug dealers, and during Brown's first month as chief of police, his mentally ill son was killed by a cop after taking two other lives. Called to Rise charts how, over his 33-year career, Brown evolved from a "throw 'em in jail and let God sort 'em out" beat cop into a passionate advocate for community-oriented law enforcement, rising from crime scene investigator to SWAT team leader to the head of a municipal police department widely regarded as one of America's finest. Now retired, "America's chief" wants to bring his hard-earned knowledge of Dallas - emphasizing outreach, accountability, and inclusion - to help encourage unity in the nation's hurting communities. Chief Brown believes that we have to band together to engage in the kind of dialogue that can lead to solutions. In place of complaining, we all have to take action - and one first great step is to tune in to what is being said. Called to Rise explores the keys to that dialogue - trust, transparency, and compassion - that have made Brown a leader on the front lines of social change in America. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Called to Rise Subtitle: A Life in Faithful Service to the Community That Made Me Author: David O. Brown, Michelle Burford Narrator: David O. Brown Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 06-06-17 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 44 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: The Dallas police chief who inspired a nation with his response to the killing of five of his officers shares his personal story and his faith in America's potential to unite communities through a dedication to transparency and trust. On July 7, 2016, protesters marched in the streets of Dallas to demonstrate against the killings of unarmed black men by the police. As the peaceful event drew to a close, a sniper opened fire, targeting white cops and killing five of them. Into this charged situation stepped Dallas police chief David O. Brown, who, with a historic new tactical approach, quickly ended the gunman's siege and calmed his community and the nation. In this powerful memoir, Chief Brown takes us behind the scenes of that tragedy and shares intimate moments from his early life: his childhood, in which he was raised by a single mom in a neighborhood poor in resources but rich in love and faith; his college years - cut short when he felt called to save his hometown from its descent into drug-related violence; and, as he moved up the ranks, a series of deeply personal tragedies. His first partner on the job was killed in the line of duty, his younger brother was murdered by drug dealers, and during Brown's first month as chief of police, his mentally ill son was killed by a cop after taking two other lives. Called to Rise charts how, over his 33-year career, Brown evolved from a "throw 'em in jail and let God sort 'em out" beat cop into a passionate advocate for community-oriented law enforcement, rising from crime scene investigator to SWAT team leader to the head of a municipal police department widely regarded as one of America's finest. Now retired, "America's chief" wants to bring his hard-earned knowledge of Dallas - emphasizing outreach, accountability, and inclusion - to help encourage unity in the nation's hurting communities. Chief Brown believes that we have to band together to engage in the kind of dialogue that can lead to solutions. In place of complaining, we all have to take action - and one first great step is to tune in to what is being said. Called to Rise explores the keys to that dialogue - trust, transparency, and compassion - that have made Brown a leader on the front lines of social change in America. Members Reviews: Poignant and profound I have been working on getting funding for a spiritually-based community for young adults with addiction and mental health issues. My experience comes from being in recovery from the family side for almost 30 years. my life experiences began because of my spouse. The life experiences of having a child with addiction and mental health issues have given me personal experiences to create my vision and mission of putting an end to this holocaust on our children. When the funding comes through I look forward to collaborating with David O Brown. I believe he is the Best example of a leader that America has had for a very long time. God bless you David O Brown and I look forward to being able to give you a hug in the very near future. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Seneca-Falls-and-the-Origins-of-the-Womens-Rights-Movement-Audiobook/B004BB52BQ Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Seneca Falls and the Origins of the Women's Rights Movement Author: Sally McMillen Narrator: Barbara Goodson Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 03-15-11 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 30 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: In the quiet town of Seneca Falls, New York, over the course of two days in July 1848, a small group of women and men, led by Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Lucretia Mott, held a convention that would launch the woman's rights movement and change the course of history. The implications of that remarkable convention would be felt around the world - and indeed are still being felt today. In Seneca Falls and the Origins of the Woman's Rights Movement, the latest contribution to Oxford's acclaimed Pivotal Moments in American History series, Sally McMillen unpacks, for the first time, the full significance of that revolutionary convention and the enormous changes it produced. The book covers 50 years of women's activism, from 1840 to 1890, focusing on four extraordinary figures: Lucretia Mott, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Lucy Stone, and Susan B. Anthony. McMillen tells the stories of their lives, how they came to take up the cause of women's rights, the astonishing advances they made during their lifetimes, and the lasting and transformative effects of the work they did. At the convention, they asserted full equality with men, argued for greater legal rights, greater professional and education opportunities, and the right to vote - ideas considered wildly radical at the time. Indeed, looking back at the convention two years later, Anthony called it "the grandest and greatest reform of all time - and destined to be thus regarded by the future historian." In this lively and warmly written study, Sally McMillen may well be the future historian Anthony was hoping to find. A vibrant portrait of a major turning point in American women's history, and in human history, this book is essential for anyone wishing to fully understand the origins of the woman's rights movement. 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: "McMillen...presents a fine history of the 1848 Seneca Falls convention...a well-written and cogent synthesis accessible to the general reader while remaining firmly grounded in primary sources." (Publishers Weekly) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Sally McMillen) Tue, 15 Mar 2011 23:36:39 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Seneca-Falls-and-the-Origins-of-the-Womens-Rights-Movement-Audiobook/B004BB52BQ thebookvoice.com 12:35:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Seneca Falls and the Origins of the Women's Rights Movement Author: Sally McMillen Narrator: Barbara Goodson Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 03-15-11 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 30 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: In the quiet town of Seneca Falls, New York, over the course of two days in July 1848, a small group of women and men, led by Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Lucretia Mott, held a convention that would launch the woman's rights movement and change the course of history. The implications of that remarkable convention would be felt around the world - and indeed are still being felt today. In Seneca Falls and the Origins of the Woman's Rights Movement, the latest contribution to Oxford's acclaimed Pivotal Moments in American History series, Sally McMillen unpacks, for the first time, the full significance of that revolutionary convention and the enormous changes it produced. The book covers 50 years of women's activism, from 1840 to 1890, focusing on four extraordinary figures: Lucretia Mott, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Lucy Stone, and Susan B. Anthony. McMillen tells the stories of their lives, how they came to take up the cause of women's rights, the astonishing advances they made during their lifetimes, and the lasting and transformative effects of the work they did. At the convention, they asserted full equality with men, argued for greater legal rights, greater professional and education opportunities, and the right to vote - ideas considered wildly radical at the time. Indeed, looking back at the convention two years later, Anthony called it "the grandest and greatest reform of all time - and destined to be thus regarded by the future historian." In this lively and warmly written study, Sally McMillen may well be the future historian Anthony was hoping to find. A vibrant portrait of a major turning point in American women's history, and in human history, this book is essential for anyone wishing to fully understand the origins of the woman's rights movement. 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: "McMillen...presents a fine history of the 1848 Seneca Falls convention...a well-written and cogent synthesis accessible to the general reader while remaining firmly grounded in primary sources." (Publishers Weekly) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Seneca Falls and the Origins of the Women's Rights Movement Author: Sally McMillen Narrator: Barbara Goodson Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 03-15-11 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 30 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: In the quiet town of Seneca Falls, New York, over the course of two days in July 1848, a small group of women and men, led by Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Lucretia Mott, held a convention that would launch the woman's rights movement and change the course of history. The implications of that remarkable convention would be felt around the world - and indeed are still being felt today. In Seneca Falls and the Origins of the Woman's Rights Movement, the latest contribution to Oxford's acclaimed Pivotal Moments in American History series, Sally McMillen unpacks, for the first time, the full significance of that revolutionary convention and the enormous changes it produced. The book covers 50 years of women's activism, from 1840 to 1890, focusing on four extraordinary figures: Lucretia Mott, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Lucy Stone, and Susan B. Anthony. McMillen tells the stories of their lives, how they came to take up the cause of women's rights, the astonishing advances they made during their lifetimes, and the lasting and transformative effects of the work they did. At the convention, they asserted full equality with men, argued for greater legal rights, greater professional and education opportunities, and the right to vote - ideas considered wildly radical at the time. Indeed, looking back at the convention two years later, Anthony called it "the grandest and greatest reform of all time - and destined to be thus regarded by the future historian." In this lively and warmly written study, Sally McMillen may well be the future historian Anthony was hoping to find. A vibrant portrait of a major turning point in American women's history, and in human history, this book is essential for anyone wishing to fully understand the origins of the woman's rights movement. 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: "McMillen...presents a fine history of the 1848 Seneca Falls convention...a well-written and cogent synthesis accessible to the general reader while remaining firmly grounded in primary sources." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Beginning of Women's Suffrage Movement This title attracted me as I was born and raised in Utica, NY, and Senaca Falls is a suburb of that city. In fact I learned to swim in a swimming pool located in Senaca Falls. The book centers itself around the first meeting that took place there that began the start of the Women's Rights Movement. For any interested in this subject I would consider it a must read. Excellent read on Women's rights beginings. This book was well written. I liked getting to know the founders, backgrounds and relationships. I was disappointed to see how selfishness kept the Women's rights movement from progressing. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/My-Life-Volume-I-Audiobook/B002V5J4WC Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: My Life, Volume I Author: Bill Clinton Narrator: Michael Beck Format: Unabridged Length: 24 hrs and 39 mins Language: English Release date: 07-21-04 Publisher: Books on Tape Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 323 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: It shows us the progress of a remarkable American, who made the unlikely journey from Hope, Arkansas, to the White House. President Clinton's audiobook is also the most concretely detailed, most nuanced account of a presidency ever written, encompassing not only the high points and crises but the way the presidency actually works. It is the gripping account of a president under concerted and unrelenting assault orchestrated by his enemies on the Far Right and how he survived and prevailed. It is a treasury of moments caught alive, among them: Critic Reviews: "My Life is, by a generous measure, the richest American presidential autobiography, no other book tells us as vividly or fully what it is like to be president of the United States for eight years." (The New York Times Book Review) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Bill Clinton) Wed, 21 Jul 2004 12:17:34 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/My-Life-Volume-I-Audiobook/B002V5J4WC thebookvoice.com 24:39:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: My Life, Volume I Author: Bill Clinton Narrator: Michael Beck Format: Unabridged Length: 24 hrs and 39 mins Language: English Release date: 07-21-04 Publisher: Books on Tape Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 323 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: It shows us the progress of a remarkable American, who made the unlikely journey from Hope, Arkansas, to the White House. President Clinton's audiobook is also the most concretely detailed, most nuanced account of a presidency ever written, encompassing not only the high points and crises but the way the presidency actually works. It is the gripping account of a president under concerted and unrelenting assault orchestrated by his enemies on the Far Right and how he survived and prevailed. It is a treasury of moments caught alive, among them: Critic Reviews: "My Life is, by a generous measure, the richest American presidential autobiography, no other book tells us as vividly or fully what it is like to be president of the United States for eight years." (The New York Times Book Review) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: My Life, Volume I Author: Bill Clinton Narrator: Michael Beck Format: Unabridged Length: 24 hrs and 39 mins Language: English Release date: 07-21-04 Publisher: Books on Tape Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 323 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: It shows us the progress of a remarkable American, who made the unlikely journey from Hope, Arkansas, to the White House. President Clinton's audiobook is also the most concretely detailed, most nuanced account of a presidency ever written, encompassing not only the high points and crises but the way the presidency actually works. It is the gripping account of a president under concerted and unrelenting assault orchestrated by his enemies on the Far Right and how he survived and prevailed. It is a treasury of moments caught alive, among them: Critic Reviews: "My Life is, by a generous measure, the richest American presidential autobiography, no other book tells us as vividly or fully what it is like to be president of the United States for eight years." (The New York Times Book Review) Members Reviews: New found respect for Clinton from a Republican I can now see how Bill Clinton was so successful as President. He has the ability to persuade and make you like him, no matter what he does. He had a tough childhood that put a resolve and strength in him that made him a survivor. He married a woman who would push him farther than we would think possible. He made political hay out of her and turned Hillary into an asset rather than a political liability. He was the governor or a small backwoods state with little other experience and catapulted it into the Presidency through his sheer charm and willpower. Whether you like Clinton or not, he will come out as a different character when you get done reading this book. His revelations about Monica and his reasons (excuses) do not give much new insight into a possibly disastrous situation and he puts it into the context it belongs - as a minor failure by a man with an ego a little too big for his own good. He expands on his personal flogging and begging for forgiveness far more than the episode itself. It would have been interesting to know if there were any political deals struck with Hillary to help her endure this embarrassment, but I'm sure we will never know that whole story. No matter where you fall on the political spectrum, you need to read this book. It will not only tell you about the man, but give you insight into the time we have all lived through. Worth the effort This is a long book. It's split up into two volumes, after all. As the title suggests, it's about Bill Clinton's life, all of it. You need to know that going in. Assuming you can accept that, I heartily recommend this production. There is so much insight into politics that you are bound to learn something new. The story takes a long time to build, but it would be diminished if it was streamlined. When then end of the book arrives, it is difficult not to be affected by it all. Also, Michael Beck does a wonderful job narrating in a voice so near Clinton's, you'll forget that it's not him. I had a hard time with this one... I consider myself to be a huge Bill Clinton supporter, and really wanted to read this book. I passed up the abridged version because I thought the unabridged would be that much better! My goodness; about two hours into the book I was so incredibly tired of listening to absolutely meaningless stories about third cousins, getting stung by a bee while mowing the lawn, and drinking sweet tea at Sunday supper. I was incredibly disappointed. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Conversations-with-Myself-Audiobook/B0046CE3O2 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Conversations with Myself Author: Nelson Mandela Narrator: John Kani Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 10-12-10 Publisher: Pan Macmillan Publishers Ltd. Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 11 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: An unprecedented personal portrait of one of the great leaders of our time, in his own words. Nelson Mandela is one of the most inspiring and iconic figures of our age. Now, after a lifetime of taking pen to paper to record thoughts and events, hardships and victories, he has opened his personal archive, which offers an unprecedented insight into his remarkable life. Conversations With Myself gives readers access to the private man behind the public figure: from letters written in the darkest hours of Mandela's twenty-seven years of imprisonment to the draft of an unfinished sequel to Long Walk to Freedom. Here he is making notes and even doodling during meetings, or recording troubled dreams on the desk calendar of his cell on Robben Island; writing journals while on the run during the anti-apartheid struggles in the early 1960s, or conversing with friends in almost seventy hours of recorded conversations. In these pages he is neither an icon nor a saint; here he is like you and me. An intimate journey from the first stirrings of his political conscience to his galvanizing role on the world stage, Conversations With Myself is a rare chance to spend time with Nelson Mandela the man, in his own words: direct, clear, private. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Nelson Mandela) Tue, 12 Oct 2010 11:60:39 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Conversations-with-Myself-Audiobook/B0046CE3O2 thebookvoice.com 10:02:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Conversations with Myself Author: Nelson Mandela Narrator: John Kani Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 10-12-10 Publisher: Pan Macmillan Publishers Ltd. Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 11 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: An unprecedented personal portrait of one of the great leaders of our time, in his own words. Nelson Mandela is one of the most inspiring and iconic figures of our age. Now, after a lifetime of taking pen to paper to record thoughts and events, hardships and victories, he has opened his personal archive, which offers an unprecedented insight into his remarkable life. Conversations With Myself gives readers access to the private man behind the public figure: from letters written in the darkest hours of Mandela's twenty-seven years of imprisonment to the draft of an unfinished sequel to Long Walk to Freedom. Here he is making notes and even doodling during meetings, or recording troubled dreams on the desk calendar of his cell on Robben Island; writing journals while on the run during the anti-apartheid struggles in the early 1960s, or conversing with friends in almost seventy hours of recorded conversations. In these pages he is neither an icon nor a saint; here he is like you and me. An intimate journey from the first stirrings of his political conscience to his galvanizing role on the world stage, Conversations With Myself is a rare chance to spend time with Nelson Mandela the man, in his own words: direct, clear, private. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Conversations with Myself Author: Nelson Mandela Narrator: John Kani Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 10-12-10 Publisher: Pan Macmillan Publishers Ltd. Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 11 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: An unprecedented personal portrait of one of the great leaders of our time, in his own words. Nelson Mandela is one of the most inspiring and iconic figures of our age. Now, after a lifetime of taking pen to paper to record thoughts and events, hardships and victories, he has opened his personal archive, which offers an unprecedented insight into his remarkable life. Conversations With Myself gives readers access to the private man behind the public figure: from letters written in the darkest hours of Mandela's twenty-seven years of imprisonment to the draft of an unfinished sequel to Long Walk to Freedom. Here he is making notes and even doodling during meetings, or recording troubled dreams on the desk calendar of his cell on Robben Island; writing journals while on the run during the anti-apartheid struggles in the early 1960s, or conversing with friends in almost seventy hours of recorded conversations. In these pages he is neither an icon nor a saint; here he is like you and me. An intimate journey from the first stirrings of his political conscience to his galvanizing role on the world stage, Conversations With Myself is a rare chance to spend time with Nelson Mandela the man, in his own words: direct, clear, private. Members Reviews: Worthwhile if you don't expect a coherent story Conversations with myself is an attempt to demythologise Nelson Mandela and bring you nearer to the human being. The book is made up of extracts from letters, interviews and other personal writing by Mandela, depicting him as a man that made mistakes, has emotions, but learned from his experiences. Initially I thought that I will be listening to moral lessons with not much of its content rooted in stories and history. I was pleasantly surprised. This book opened up a new understanding of Nelson Mandela the person. I don't think John Kani is the right person to read this book. His accent sounds very West African, which threatened to alienate. I think there are quite a few good South African readers that could've performed the task. While I can hear that Kani tried his best to pronounce the Xhosa phrases, found in some places in the book, correctly, he failed miserably with the pronunciation of Afrikaans. The audio book has one big bonus that makes it worthwhile all together. At the end some of the archival material of the actual interviews with Nelson Mandela has been added. You hear Mandela's own voice as he relates some of his experiences in life. In the end I enjoyed this book. It seems it has the aim to "rebrand" Mandela from a saint to a human being. It comes highly recommended to those who don't want another autobiography, but better insight in to the psyche of the former president of South Africa. I would recommend that you first listen to Mandela's "Long walk to Freedom" to get a framework of reference in which the events in this book can be placed. Heavy Going! Very heavy weighted, heavy going.. Boring dialogue and undersandibly so, but not interjected with any humour or anecdotes. War and Peace style! https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-Good-Man-of-Nanking-Audiobook/B002V5B8P8 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Good Man of Nanking Subtitle: The Diaries of John Rabe Author: Edwin Wickert Narrator: Anna Fields Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 11-07-08 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 25 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: This unique and gripping document contains the recently discovered diaries of a German businessman, John Rabe, who saved so many lives in the infamous siege of Nanking in 1937 that he is now being honored as the Oskar Schindler of China. As the Japanese army closed in and all foreigners were ordered to evacuate, Rabe mobilized the remaining Westerners in Nanking and organized an "International Safety Zone" which guaranteed safety to all unarmed Chinese by virtue of Germany's pact with Japan. As hundreds of thousands of Chinese streamed into the city, all that stood between them and certain slaughter were Rabe and his committee, and it is thought that he saved more than 250,000 lives. After the siege, when he was arrested by the Gestapo in Germany, he survived the war and the starvation that followed with help from the Chinese governmentHis journal is a record of inhuman horror and unpretentious heroism. ©1998 Alfred A. Knopf, Inc.; (P)2000 Blackstone Audio, Inc. Critic Reviews: "Riveting, inspiring, terrifying, and tragically sad." (New York Times Book Review) "A document of the power of the human will....A quarter-million Chinese survived the horror of Nanking because John Rabe didn't hesitate to act." (Boston Globe) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Edwin Wickert) Fri, 07 Nov 2008 11:13:29 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-Good-Man-of-Nanking-Audiobook/B002V5B8P8 thebookvoice.com 09:24:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Good Man of Nanking Subtitle: The Diaries of John Rabe Author: Edwin Wickert Narrator: Anna Fields Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 11-07-08 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 25 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: This unique and gripping document contains the recently discovered diaries of a German businessman, John Rabe, who saved so many lives in the infamous siege of Nanking in 1937 that he is now being honored as the Oskar Schindler of China. As the Japanese army closed in and all foreigners were ordered to evacuate, Rabe mobilized the remaining Westerners in Nanking and organized an "International Safety Zone" which guaranteed safety to all unarmed Chinese by virtue of Germany's pact with Japan. As hundreds of thousands of Chinese streamed into the city, all that stood between them and certain slaughter were Rabe and his committee, and it is thought that he saved more than 250,000 lives. After the siege, when he was arrested by the Gestapo in Germany, he survived the war and the starvation that followed with help from the Chinese governmentHis journal is a record of inhuman horror and unpretentious heroism. ©1998 Alfred A. Knopf, Inc.; (P)2000 Blackstone Audio, Inc. Critic Reviews: "Riveting, inspiring, terrifying, and tragically sad." (New York Times Book Review) "A document of the power of the human will....A quarter-million Chinese survived the horror of Nanking because John Rabe didn't hesitate to act." (Boston Globe) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Good Man of Nanking Subtitle: The Diaries of John Rabe Author: Edwin Wickert Narrator: Anna Fields Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 11-07-08 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 25 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: This unique and gripping document contains the recently discovered diaries of a German businessman, John Rabe, who saved so many lives in the infamous siege of Nanking in 1937 that he is now being honored as the Oskar Schindler of China. As the Japanese army closed in and all foreigners were ordered to evacuate, Rabe mobilized the remaining Westerners in Nanking and organized an "International Safety Zone" which guaranteed safety to all unarmed Chinese by virtue of Germany's pact with Japan. As hundreds of thousands of Chinese streamed into the city, all that stood between them and certain slaughter were Rabe and his committee, and it is thought that he saved more than 250,000 lives. After the siege, when he was arrested by the Gestapo in Germany, he survived the war and the starvation that followed with help from the Chinese governmentHis journal is a record of inhuman horror and unpretentious heroism. ©1998 Alfred A. Knopf, Inc.; (P)2000 Blackstone Audio, Inc. Critic Reviews: "Riveting, inspiring, terrifying, and tragically sad." (New York Times Book Review) "A document of the power of the human will....A quarter-million Chinese survived the horror of Nanking because John Rabe didn't hesitate to act." (Boston Globe) Members Reviews: Great history Read This book is not set up in story fashion and it lets the journal of a splendid man, who was a nazi in China, tell the story of ww2 through his eyes. The depictions of war torn towns I will never forget. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Simon-Girty-Audiobook/B00HCMS91Q Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Simon Girty Subtitle: Wilderness Warrior Author: Edward Butts Narrator: Jones Allen Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 12-18-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 34 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: During the American Revolution and the border conflicts that followed, Simon Girty's name struck terror into the hearts of U.S. settlers in the Ohio Valley and the territory of Kentucky. Girty (1741-1818) had lived with the Natives most of his life. Scorned by his fellow white frontiersmen as an "Indian lover," Girty became an Indian agent for the British. He accompanied Native raids against Americans, spied deep into enemy territory, and was influential in convincing the tribes to fight for the British. The Americans declared Girty an outlaw. In U.S. history books he is a villain even worse than Benedict Arnold. Yet in Canada, Girty is regarded as a Loyalist hero, and a historic plaque marks the site of his homestead on the Ontario side of the Detroit River. In Native history, Girty stands out as one of the few white men who championed their cause against American expansion. But was he truly the "White Savage" of legend, or a hero whose story was twisted by his foes? bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Edward Butts) Wed, 18 Dec 2013 05:40:20 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Simon-Girty-Audiobook/B00HCMS91Q thebookvoice.com 06:02:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Simon Girty Subtitle: Wilderness Warrior Author: Edward Butts Narrator: Jones Allen Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 12-18-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 34 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: During the American Revolution and the border conflicts that followed, Simon Girty's name struck terror into the hearts of U.S. settlers in the Ohio Valley and the territory of Kentucky. Girty (1741-1818) had lived with the Natives most of his life. Scorned by his fellow white frontiersmen as an "Indian lover," Girty became an Indian agent for the British. He accompanied Native raids against Americans, spied deep into enemy territory, and was influential in convincing the tribes to fight for the British. The Americans declared Girty an outlaw. In U.S. history books he is a villain even worse than Benedict Arnold. Yet in Canada, Girty is regarded as a Loyalist hero, and a historic plaque marks the site of his homestead on the Ontario side of the Detroit River. In Native history, Girty stands out as one of the few white men who championed their cause against American expansion. But was he truly the "White Savage" of legend, or a hero whose story was twisted by his foes? Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Simon Girty Subtitle: Wilderness Warrior Author: Edward Butts Narrator: Jones Allen Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 12-18-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 34 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: During the American Revolution and the border conflicts that followed, Simon Girty's name struck terror into the hearts of U.S. settlers in the Ohio Valley and the territory of Kentucky. Girty (1741-1818) had lived with the Natives most of his life. Scorned by his fellow white frontiersmen as an "Indian lover," Girty became an Indian agent for the British. He accompanied Native raids against Americans, spied deep into enemy territory, and was influential in convincing the tribes to fight for the British. The Americans declared Girty an outlaw. In U.S. history books he is a villain even worse than Benedict Arnold. Yet in Canada, Girty is regarded as a Loyalist hero, and a historic plaque marks the site of his homestead on the Ontario side of the Detroit River. In Native history, Girty stands out as one of the few white men who championed their cause against American expansion. But was he truly the "White Savage" of legend, or a hero whose story was twisted by his foes? Members Reviews: very well done the best I have read dealing with Simon Girty so I would like to have had more in-depth information navagation of the human topography of the frontier I really enjoyed he book. Wish the narrator didn't sound so... young. Great history which we can all learn from, cultures clashing still happens everyday. A straightforward account of Simon Girty's life. Breezes through the hearsay, and packed with facts. The narrator's pace is quick without much added emotion and drama. I did enjoy it because I was interested in learning more about Simon Girty. True Early American Story Would you listen to Simon Girty again? Why? I have listened to this book twice and enjoyed it each time. What other book might you compare Simon Girty to and why? Simon Kenton What about Jones Allens performance did you like? Excellent Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? Enjoyment Any additional comments? Recommend this to early American history buffs Loved it! Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? Yes, It painted a very different picture than I expected. It is always good to see from both sides. What did you like best about this story? The narrative was very interesting and well orated. What about Jones Allens performance did you like? Great job! Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? Very sobering to hear the way things some times get relayed to other not within the situation. Any additional comments? I highly recommend this to anyone with interest into the French and Indian War and Revolutionary time period. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Lincolns-Battle-with-God-Audiobook/B00C7CLW9M Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Lincoln's Battle with God Subtitle: A President's Struggle with Faith and What It Meant for America Author: Stephen Mansfield Narrator: Stephen Mansfield Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 04-05-13 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 58 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Finding God can be difficult even in times of joy. But consider the times - and profound sorrows - of Abraham Lincoln. His beloved mother died a painful death before Abes tenth birthday. His father was abusive when the man wasnt absent entirely. Abraham was so beset by depression that he neared suicide on numerous occasions. He lost one son when the boy was the tender age of three. A second was eleven when he died, and this was less than a year after Lincoln assumed the presidency of a fractured nation. Despite his trials - or perhaps because of them - Lincoln yearned for comfort beyond the mortal world. He took counsel with ministers. He read voluminously. And he prayed. Still, it is not easy to number Lincoln among the saints. He never joined a church and he seldom spoke of Jesus Christ. Even during his lifetime, his religious statements were greeted with skepticism. And yet the evidence indicates that Lincoln did indeed struggle to find a life-changing faith, to follow the deathbed charge of the mother he adored: Worship God. He struggled, too, with Gods will in the great war, the war between brothers Lincoln was unable to prevent. These wrestlings led to his benevolent treatment of his former enemies and ultimately to the sentiments he expressed in the greatest of American sermons, Lincolns Second Inaugural Address. Lincolns Battle with God will challenge both of the accepted views of the great mans faith: the atheist Lincoln and the passionately religious Lincoln. Stephen Mansfield presents a Lincoln ever on a journey of faith, a journey cut short by an assassin and obscured by scholarly bias and conflicting evidence. Abraham Lincolns spiritual journey offers profound insight into the man who is today perceived as nearly the soul of America. His spiritual battles are not unlike those of our nation, which makes Lincolns story of faith as told in this marvelous book a story vital for our times and perhaps vital for our souls, as well. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Stephen Mansfield) Fri, 05 Apr 2013 00:04:50 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Lincolns-Battle-with-God-Audiobook/B00C7CLW9M thebookvoice.com 05:32:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Lincoln's Battle with God Subtitle: A President's Struggle with Faith and What It Meant for America Author: Stephen Mansfield Narrator: Stephen Mansfield Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 04-05-13 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 58 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Finding God can be difficult even in times of joy. But consider the times - and profound sorrows - of Abraham Lincoln. His beloved mother died a painful death before Abes tenth birthday. His father was abusive when the man wasnt absent entirely. Abraham was so beset by depression that he neared suicide on numerous occasions. He lost one son when the boy was the tender age of three. A second was eleven when he died, and this was less than a year after Lincoln assumed the presidency of a fractured nation. Despite his trials - or perhaps because of them - Lincoln yearned for comfort beyond the mortal world. He took counsel with ministers. He read voluminously. And he prayed. Still, it is not easy to number Lincoln among the saints. He never joined a church and he seldom spoke of Jesus Christ. Even during his lifetime, his religious statements were greeted with skepticism. And yet the evidence indicates that Lincoln did indeed struggle to find a life-changing faith, to follow the deathbed charge of the mother he adored: Worship God. He struggled, too, with Gods will in the great war, the war between brothers Lincoln was unable to prevent. These wrestlings led to his benevolent treatment of his former enemies and ultimately to the sentiments he expressed in the greatest of American sermons, Lincolns Second Inaugural Address. Lincolns Battle with God will challenge both of the accepted views of the great mans faith: the atheist Lincoln and the passionately religious Lincoln. Stephen Mansfield presents a Lincoln ever on a journey of faith, a journey cut short by an assassin and obscured by scholarly bias and conflicting evidence. Abraham Lincolns spiritual journey offers profound insight into the man who is today perceived as nearly the soul of America. His spiritual battles are not unlike those of our nation, which makes Lincolns story of faith as told in this marvelous book a story vital for our times and perhaps vital for our souls, as well. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Lincoln's Battle with God Subtitle: A President's Struggle with Faith and What It Meant for America Author: Stephen Mansfield Narrator: Stephen Mansfield Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 04-05-13 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 58 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Finding God can be difficult even in times of joy. But consider the times - and profound sorrows - of Abraham Lincoln. His beloved mother died a painful death before Abes tenth birthday. His father was abusive when the man wasnt absent entirely. Abraham was so beset by depression that he neared suicide on numerous occasions. He lost one son when the boy was the tender age of three. A second was eleven when he died, and this was less than a year after Lincoln assumed the presidency of a fractured nation. Despite his trials - or perhaps because of them - Lincoln yearned for comfort beyond the mortal world. He took counsel with ministers. He read voluminously. And he prayed. Still, it is not easy to number Lincoln among the saints. He never joined a church and he seldom spoke of Jesus Christ. Even during his lifetime, his religious statements were greeted with skepticism. And yet the evidence indicates that Lincoln did indeed struggle to find a life-changing faith, to follow the deathbed charge of the mother he adored: Worship God. He struggled, too, with Gods will in the great war, the war between brothers Lincoln was unable to prevent. These wrestlings led to his benevolent treatment of his former enemies and ultimately to the sentiments he expressed in the greatest of American sermons, Lincolns Second Inaugural Address. Lincolns Battle with God will challenge both of the accepted views of the great mans faith: the atheist Lincoln and the passionately religious Lincoln. Stephen Mansfield presents a Lincoln ever on a journey of faith, a journey cut short by an assassin and obscured by scholarly bias and conflicting evidence. Abraham Lincolns spiritual journey offers profound insight into the man who is today perceived as nearly the soul of America. His spiritual battles are not unlike those of our nation, which makes Lincolns story of faith as told in this marvelous book a story vital for our times and perhaps vital for our souls, as well. Members Reviews: Revealing Lincoln's Soul As a Christian and a pastor, I have long chaffed under the historical illiteracy which attempts to wrap the cloak of sainthood around the brooding figure of Abraham Lincoln. Well-meaning people have attempted to make Lincoln a Christ-like figure, loving, forgiving, kind, wise, and godly. This is the first work I have read that gets the story right. The author is frank and honest to admit that Lincoln was "the village atheist" in New Salem, having rejected the 'hard shell" Calvinism of his father, and the wild excesses of the Baron Stone Camp Meetings. But Lincoln's story proves infinitely more complex. Through the death of two of his sons, his own mental condition of depression which left him suicidal, and his wife's mental instability, Lincoln gradually moved toward the Christian faith. With great historical skill the author pulls back the cover on a very complicated man's troubled struggle with the fact his mother was illegitimate and the fact that he could not to bring himself to understand the deity of Christ. In the end, the bullet of Booth shattered his brain and ended his battle with God. From the author's research we find tantalizing hints of what might have been Lincoln's intention to profess faith, but the truth is we shall never know until this life is ended. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/John-Marshall-and-the-Heroic-Age-of-the-Supreme-Court-Audiobook/B01M0XD0N8 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: John Marshall and the Heroic Age of the Supreme Court Author: R. Kent Newmyer Narrator: Castle Vozz Format: Unabridged Length: 24 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 09-29-16 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: John Marshall (1755 - 1835) was arguably the most important judicial figure in American history. As the fourth chief justice of the United States Supreme Court, serving from 1801 to 1835, he helped move the Court from the fringes of power to the epicenter of constitutional government. His great opinions in cases like Marbury v. Madison and McCulloch v. Maryland are still part of the working discourse of constitutional law in America. Drawing on a new and definitive edition of Marshall's papers, R. Kent Newmyer combines engaging narrative with new historiographical insights in a fresh interpretation of John Marshall's life in the law. More than the summation of Marshall's legal and institutional accomplishments, Newmyer's impressive study captures the nuanced texture of the justice's reasoning, the complexity of his mature jurisprudence, and the affinities and tensions between his system of law and the transformative age in which he lived. It substantiates Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr.'s view of Marshall as the most representative figure in American law. Critic Reviews: "In this sustained and thoughtful examination, Newmyer concentrates on his subject's ideas more than his personality or his life's chronology.... this account will persuade readers that the judge is indeed worthy of study and admiration." ( Publishers Weekly) "A legal and historical scholar with particular expertise in assessing the impact of U.S. Supreme Court heavyweights, Newmyer here offers fresh insight into the life, times, contributions, and significance of the Court's fourth chief justice. Highly recommended for academic and public libraries." ( Library Journal) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (R. Kent Newmyer) Thu, 29 Sep 2016 02:36:51 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/John-Marshall-and-the-Heroic-Age-of-the-Supreme-Court-Audiobook/B01M0XD0N8 thebookvoice.com 24:02:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: John Marshall and the Heroic Age of the Supreme Court Author: R. Kent Newmyer Narrator: Castle Vozz Format: Unabridged Length: 24 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 09-29-16 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: John Marshall (1755 - 1835) was arguably the most important judicial figure in American history. As the fourth chief justice of the United States Supreme Court, serving from 1801 to 1835, he helped move the Court from the fringes of power to the epicenter of constitutional government. His great opinions in cases like Marbury v. Madison and McCulloch v. Maryland are still part of the working discourse of constitutional law in America. Drawing on a new and definitive edition of Marshall's papers, R. Kent Newmyer combines engaging narrative with new historiographical insights in a fresh interpretation of John Marshall's life in the law. More than the summation of Marshall's legal and institutional accomplishments, Newmyer's impressive study captures the nuanced texture of the justice's reasoning, the complexity of his mature jurisprudence, and the affinities and tensions between his system of law and the transformative age in which he lived. It substantiates Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr.'s view of Marshall as the most representative figure in American law. Critic Reviews: "In this sustained and thoughtful examination, Newmyer concentrates on his subject's ideas more than his personality or his life's chronology.... this account will persuade readers that the judge is indeed worthy of study and admiration." ( Publishers Weekly) "A legal and historical scholar with particular expertise in assessing the impact of U.S. Supreme Court heavyweights, Newmyer here offers fresh insight into the life, times, contributions, and significance of the Court's fourth chief justice. Highly recommended for academic and public libraries." ( Library Journal) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: John Marshall and the Heroic Age of the Supreme Court Author: R. Kent Newmyer Narrator: Castle Vozz Format: Unabridged Length: 24 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 09-29-16 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: John Marshall (1755 - 1835) was arguably the most important judicial figure in American history. As the fourth chief justice of the United States Supreme Court, serving from 1801 to 1835, he helped move the Court from the fringes of power to the epicenter of constitutional government. His great opinions in cases like Marbury v. Madison and McCulloch v. Maryland are still part of the working discourse of constitutional law in America. Drawing on a new and definitive edition of Marshall's papers, R. Kent Newmyer combines engaging narrative with new historiographical insights in a fresh interpretation of John Marshall's life in the law. More than the summation of Marshall's legal and institutional accomplishments, Newmyer's impressive study captures the nuanced texture of the justice's reasoning, the complexity of his mature jurisprudence, and the affinities and tensions between his system of law and the transformative age in which he lived. It substantiates Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr.'s view of Marshall as the most representative figure in American law. Critic Reviews: "In this sustained and thoughtful examination, Newmyer concentrates on his subject's ideas more than his personality or his life's chronology.... this account will persuade readers that the judge is indeed worthy of study and admiration." ( Publishers Weekly) "A legal and historical scholar with particular expertise in assessing the impact of U.S. Supreme Court heavyweights, Newmyer here offers fresh insight into the life, times, contributions, and significance of the Court's fourth chief justice. Highly recommended for academic and public libraries." ( Library Journal) Members Reviews: a MAGISTERIAL treatment of Marshall This is no mere bio--it is a MAGISTERIAL analysis of our greatest Founding Father. I'd already read two other bios of Marshall, the first by Jean Edward Smith, and the second by Harlow Giles Unger--both quite good--but Newmyer is palpably better qualified than either to review the record of a legal giant. Reading this work of Newmyer's, I not only came to understand Marshall, I gained a greater understanding of the first 45 years of our constitutional republic. It is no easy read, but it's very rewarding. Excellent but lengthy historical review of the defining of the ... Excellent but lengthy historical review of the defining of the Supreme Court in relation too the political and economic development in the early 1800's. Marshal as Chief Justice led a divided court similar today. Thorough Analysis Interesting, thoroughly documented, balanced study of a key character in the evolution of American law. Recommended reading for any student of constitutional law--particularly federal judges! A great Marshall biogaphy is yet to be written Maybe I'm getting spoiled with the recent output of historical profiles that have the narrative quality of great fiction, like Caro's LBJ series, Chernow on Hamilton, and McCullough's books on our founding. Given that high bar, Newmyer's history of Marshall is a very difficult read. This book plods along. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-Duel-Audiobook/B01LDF0M44 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Duel Subtitle: The Parallel Lives of Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr Author: Judith St. George Narrator: John H. Mayer Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 10-04-16 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 22 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: In curiously parallel lives, Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr were both orphaned at an early age. Both were brilliant students who attended college - one at Princeton, the other at Columbia - and studied law. Both were young staff officers under General George Washington, and both became war heroes. Politics beckoned them, and each served in the newly formed government of the fledgling nation. Why, then, did these two face each other at dawn in a duel that ended with death for one and opprobrium for the other? Judith St. George's lively biography, told in alternating chapters, brings to life two complex men who played major roles in the formation of the United States. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Judith St. George) Tue, 04 Oct 2016 06:15:25 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-Duel-Audiobook/B01LDF0M44 thebookvoice.com 03:03:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Duel Subtitle: The Parallel Lives of Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr Author: Judith St. George Narrator: John H. Mayer Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 10-04-16 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 22 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: In curiously parallel lives, Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr were both orphaned at an early age. Both were brilliant students who attended college - one at Princeton, the other at Columbia - and studied law. Both were young staff officers under General George Washington, and both became war heroes. Politics beckoned them, and each served in the newly formed government of the fledgling nation. Why, then, did these two face each other at dawn in a duel that ended with death for one and opprobrium for the other? Judith St. George's lively biography, told in alternating chapters, brings to life two complex men who played major roles in the formation of the United States. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Duel Subtitle: The Parallel Lives of Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr Author: Judith St. George Narrator: John H. Mayer Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 10-04-16 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 22 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: In curiously parallel lives, Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr were both orphaned at an early age. Both were brilliant students who attended college - one at Princeton, the other at Columbia - and studied law. Both were young staff officers under General George Washington, and both became war heroes. Politics beckoned them, and each served in the newly formed government of the fledgling nation. Why, then, did these two face each other at dawn in a duel that ended with death for one and opprobrium for the other? Judith St. George's lively biography, told in alternating chapters, brings to life two complex men who played major roles in the formation of the United States. Members Reviews: BORING BORING I HAVE TO READ THIS FOR SCHOOL -_- ITS SOOOO BORING I HAD THIS BOOK FOR A MONTH Hamilton good and interesting read. I would recommend it Middle School through adult enjoyed this book https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-Wars-of-the-Roosevelts-Audiobook/B01LDNU5UM Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Wars of the Roosevelts Subtitle: The Ruthless Rise of America's Greatest Political Family Author: William J. Mann Narrator: Christopher Grove Format: Unabridged Length: 21 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 12-06-16 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 27 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: The award-winning author presents a provocative, thoroughly modern revisionist biographical history of one of America's greatest and most influential families - the Roosevelts - exposing heretofore unknown family secrets and detailing complex family rivalries with his signature cinematic flair. Drawing on previously hidden historical documents and interviews with the long-silent "illegitimate" branch of the family, William J. Mann paints an elegant, meticulously researched, and groundbreaking group portrait of this legendary family. Mann argues that the Roosevelts' rise to power and prestige was actually driven by a series of intense personal contests that at times devolved into blood sport. His compelling and eye-opening masterwork is the story of a family at war with itself, of social Darwinism at its most ruthless - in which the strong devoured the weak and repudiated the inconvenient. Mann focuses on Eleanor Roosevelt, who, he argues, experienced this brutality firsthand, witnessing her uncle Theodore cruelly destroy her father, Elliott - his brother and bitter rival - for political expediency. Mann presents a fascinating alternate picture of Eleanor, contending that this "worshipful niece" in fact bore a grudge against TR for the rest of her life and dares to tell the truth about her intimate relationships without obfuscations, explanations, or labels. Mann also brings into focus Eleanor's cousins, TR's children, whose stories propelled the family rivalry but have never before been fully chronicled, as well as her illegitimate half brother, Elliott Roosevelt Mann, who inherited his family's ambition and skill without their name and privilege. Growing up in poverty just miles from his wealthy relatives, Elliott Mann embodied the American dream, rising to middle-class prosperity and enjoying one of the very few happy long-term marriages in the Roosevelt saga. For the first time, The Wars of the Roosevelts also includes the stories of Elliott's daughter and grandchildren. Deeply psychological and finely rendered, The Wars of the Roosevelts illuminates not only the enviable strengths but also the profound shame of this remarkable and influential family. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (William J. Mann) Tue, 06 Dec 2016 22:00:40 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-Wars-of-the-Roosevelts-Audiobook/B01LDNU5UM thebookvoice.com 21:17:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Wars of the Roosevelts Subtitle: The Ruthless Rise of America's Greatest Political Family Author: William J. Mann Narrator: Christopher Grove Format: Unabridged Length: 21 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 12-06-16 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 27 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: The award-winning author presents a provocative, thoroughly modern revisionist biographical history of one of America's greatest and most influential families - the Roosevelts - exposing heretofore unknown family secrets and detailing complex family rivalries with his signature cinematic flair. Drawing on previously hidden historical documents and interviews with the long-silent "illegitimate" branch of the family, William J. Mann paints an elegant, meticulously researched, and groundbreaking group portrait of this legendary family. Mann argues that the Roosevelts' rise to power and prestige was actually driven by a series of intense personal contests that at times devolved into blood sport. His compelling and eye-opening masterwork is the story of a family at war with itself, of social Darwinism at its most ruthless - in which the strong devoured the weak and repudiated the inconvenient. Mann focuses on Eleanor Roosevelt, who, he argues, experienced this brutality firsthand, witnessing her uncle Theodore cruelly destroy her father, Elliott - his brother and bitter rival - for political expediency. Mann presents a fascinating alternate picture of Eleanor, contending that this "worshipful niece" in fact bore a grudge against TR for the rest of her life and dares to tell the truth about her intimate relationships without obfuscations, explanations, or labels. Mann also brings into focus Eleanor's cousins, TR's children, whose stories propelled the family rivalry but have never before been fully chronicled, as well as her illegitimate half brother, Elliott Roosevelt Mann, who inherited his family's ambition and skill without their name and privilege. Growing up in poverty just miles from his wealthy relatives, Elliott Mann embodied the American dream, rising to middle-class prosperity and enjoying one of the very few happy long-term marriages in the Roosevelt saga. For the first time, The Wars of the Roosevelts also includes the stories of Elliott's daughter and grandchildren. Deeply psychological and finely rendered, The Wars of the Roosevelts illuminates not only the enviable strengths but also the profound shame of this remarkable and influential family. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Wars of the Roosevelts Subtitle: The Ruthless Rise of America's Greatest Political Family Author: William J. Mann Narrator: Christopher Grove Format: Unabridged Length: 21 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 12-06-16 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 27 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: The award-winning author presents a provocative, thoroughly modern revisionist biographical history of one of America's greatest and most influential families - the Roosevelts - exposing heretofore unknown family secrets and detailing complex family rivalries with his signature cinematic flair. Drawing on previously hidden historical documents and interviews with the long-silent "illegitimate" branch of the family, William J. Mann paints an elegant, meticulously researched, and groundbreaking group portrait of this legendary family. Mann argues that the Roosevelts' rise to power and prestige was actually driven by a series of intense personal contests that at times devolved into blood sport. His compelling and eye-opening masterwork is the story of a family at war with itself, of social Darwinism at its most ruthless - in which the strong devoured the weak and repudiated the inconvenient. Mann focuses on Eleanor Roosevelt, who, he argues, experienced this brutality firsthand, witnessing her uncle Theodore cruelly destroy her father, Elliott - his brother and bitter rival - for political expediency. Mann presents a fascinating alternate picture of Eleanor, contending that this "worshipful niece" in fact bore a grudge against TR for the rest of her life and dares to tell the truth about her intimate relationships without obfuscations, explanations, or labels. Mann also brings into focus Eleanor's cousins, TR's children, whose stories propelled the family rivalry but have never before been fully chronicled, as well as her illegitimate half brother, Elliott Roosevelt Mann, who inherited his family's ambition and skill without their name and privilege. Growing up in poverty just miles from his wealthy relatives, Elliott Mann embodied the American dream, rising to middle-class prosperity and enjoying one of the very few happy long-term marriages in the Roosevelt saga. For the first time, The Wars of the Roosevelts also includes the stories of Elliott's daughter and grandchildren. Deeply psychological and finely rendered, The Wars of the Roosevelts illuminates not only the enviable strengths but also the profound shame of this remarkable and influential family. Members Reviews: Superb page turner and wonderful history This book, with its many characters, all who lived and died so long ago brings life and exquisite detail to the big Roosevelt family in a very personal way. Beautifully read also. The only mistake is that Edith Roosevelt and her daughter in law would never, never raise a pinky finger while drinking tea! Roosevelt's & Their 20th Century Influence I loved this unabashed picture of the Roosevelt family. More than that I loved the picture of the changes in America from WWI through the aftermath of WWII. I am now thirsty for more stories of Eleanor. Because if this book she may now be one if my personal heros. Stopped listening after 3 chapters We listen to a lot of biographies. Found this slow and having the feel gossip. Excellent historical account of the Roosevelts. Well-written, insightful and candid telling of the real story behind one of history's most important families. I Love History! Superb Presentation of Family Feuds The Roosevelt family had an amazingly diverse range of political and social views. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Thomas-Jefferson-Audiobook/B00CNYV3AM Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Thomas Jefferson Author: R. B. Bernstein Narrator: Phil Holland Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 05-07-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 35 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Thomas Jefferson designed his own tombstone, describing himself simply as "Author of the Declaration of Independence and of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom, and Father of the University of Virginia". It is in this simple epitaph that R. B. Bernstein finds the key to this enigmatic Founder - not as a great political figure, but as leader of "a revolution of ideas that would make the world over again". In Thomas Jefferson, Bernstein offers the definitive short biography of this revered American - the first concise life in six decades. Bernstein deftly synthesizes the massive scholarship on his subject into a swift, insightful, evenhanded account. Here are all of Jefferson's triumphs, contradictions, and failings, from his luxurious (and debt-burdened) life as a Virginia gentleman to his passionate belief in democracy, from his tortured defense of slavery to his relationship with Sally Hemings. Jefferson was indeed multifaceted - an architect, inventor, writer, diplomat, propagandist, planter, party leader - and Bernstein explores all these roles even as he illuminates Jefferson's central place in the American enlightenment, that "revolution of ideas" that did so much to create the nation we know today. Together with the less well-remembered points in Jefferson's thinking - the nature of the Union, his vision of who was entitled to citizenship, his dread of debt (both personal and national) - they form the heart of this lively biography. In this marvel of compression and comprehension, we see Jefferson more clearly than in the massive studies of earlier generations. More important, we see, in Jefferson's visionary ideas, the birth of the nation's grand sense of purpose. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (R. B. Bernstein) Tue, 07 May 2013 07:15:09 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Thomas-Jefferson-Audiobook/B00CNYV3AM thebookvoice.com 07:38:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Thomas Jefferson Author: R. B. Bernstein Narrator: Phil Holland Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 05-07-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 35 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Thomas Jefferson designed his own tombstone, describing himself simply as "Author of the Declaration of Independence and of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom, and Father of the University of Virginia". It is in this simple epitaph that R. B. Bernstein finds the key to this enigmatic Founder - not as a great political figure, but as leader of "a revolution of ideas that would make the world over again". In Thomas Jefferson, Bernstein offers the definitive short biography of this revered American - the first concise life in six decades. Bernstein deftly synthesizes the massive scholarship on his subject into a swift, insightful, evenhanded account. Here are all of Jefferson's triumphs, contradictions, and failings, from his luxurious (and debt-burdened) life as a Virginia gentleman to his passionate belief in democracy, from his tortured defense of slavery to his relationship with Sally Hemings. Jefferson was indeed multifaceted - an architect, inventor, writer, diplomat, propagandist, planter, party leader - and Bernstein explores all these roles even as he illuminates Jefferson's central place in the American enlightenment, that "revolution of ideas" that did so much to create the nation we know today. Together with the less well-remembered points in Jefferson's thinking - the nature of the Union, his vision of who was entitled to citizenship, his dread of debt (both personal and national) - they form the heart of this lively biography. In this marvel of compression and comprehension, we see Jefferson more clearly than in the massive studies of earlier generations. More important, we see, in Jefferson's visionary ideas, the birth of the nation's grand sense of purpose. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Thomas Jefferson Author: R. B. Bernstein Narrator: Phil Holland Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 05-07-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 35 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Thomas Jefferson designed his own tombstone, describing himself simply as "Author of the Declaration of Independence and of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom, and Father of the University of Virginia". It is in this simple epitaph that R. B. Bernstein finds the key to this enigmatic Founder - not as a great political figure, but as leader of "a revolution of ideas that would make the world over again". In Thomas Jefferson, Bernstein offers the definitive short biography of this revered American - the first concise life in six decades. Bernstein deftly synthesizes the massive scholarship on his subject into a swift, insightful, evenhanded account. Here are all of Jefferson's triumphs, contradictions, and failings, from his luxurious (and debt-burdened) life as a Virginia gentleman to his passionate belief in democracy, from his tortured defense of slavery to his relationship with Sally Hemings. Jefferson was indeed multifaceted - an architect, inventor, writer, diplomat, propagandist, planter, party leader - and Bernstein explores all these roles even as he illuminates Jefferson's central place in the American enlightenment, that "revolution of ideas" that did so much to create the nation we know today. Together with the less well-remembered points in Jefferson's thinking - the nature of the Union, his vision of who was entitled to citizenship, his dread of debt (both personal and national) - they form the heart of this lively biography. In this marvel of compression and comprehension, we see Jefferson more clearly than in the massive studies of earlier generations. More important, we see, in Jefferson's visionary ideas, the birth of the nation's grand sense of purpose. Members Reviews: Good summary of a complicated man Well written. The voice selected was pretty devoid of inflection and was difficult to listen to for long segments. short and concise Plenty of reviews will mention the brevity of this book but that was it's intent. I found it as a great follow up to John Adams for reading a bit more into TJ. The narration is spoken very quickly as audio books are concerned ao that is my only fault I can give it. It was spoken as if it were a technical document, there was not much finesse or feeling in the reading. So much for such a small book There is an amazing amount of material for such a small book. I think Prof Berstein did an admirable job dealing in the complexities which are Thomas Jefferson, the man, the politician, the writer, the legacy. I also found Prof. Bernstein did well to set the historical context without interfering, or slowing down, the overall narrative. I'd see this as an excellent choice for someone wanting to know a little more about Thomas Jefferson. I say that not to diminish the book, but to highlight the small size and quick read that this book is. Narrator drones in I realize this is a long, extensive book, however the narrator simply reads it in such a boring fashion us to make it seem even longer. Great introduction to Jefferson Writing consciously without losing the overall meaning is harder than it looks. Far from being a complete biography, this book manages to pluck out some of the most important pieces and tell a fair, interesting story. Bernstein packs a lot of information into this book. It may be review if you've read a lot about Jefferson, but it is a well handled and well presented review. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/William-Henry-Harrison-Audiobook/B0725J9ZP6 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: William Henry Harrison Subtitle: The Life and Legacy of the First American President to Die in Office Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Scott Clem Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 05-12-17 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: When one is looking quickly over the lives of the Presidents of the United States, it is easy to overlook William Henry Harrison. After all, he only served as the Chief Executive for 30 days, and he spent the majority of those in bed, fighting for his life and eventually losing. However, to ignore Harrison because he served such a short time in the White House is just as foolish as ignoring Patrick Henry or Alexander Hamilton because they were never elected to the nation's highest office. In fact, like Henry, Hamilton, and many others from the early days of the Republic, Harrison served his country in many ways and was one of the most consequential figures both in politics and the military, which makes it all the more unfortunate that much the same way Hamilton is remembered for the duel with Aaron Burr, Harrison is remembered for being the first president to die in office. The manner of Harrison's death, and the length of his inaugural address, have overshadowed the various facets of his life and career. For instance, few people know of his famous family, how he dropped out of medical school to become a soldier, and how he eloped with a young woman and went on to have 10 children with her. Harrison's early political career also remains relatively unknown; few realize that he spent much of his early adulthood in what was then still wilderness, first as a soldier, then as the territorial governor of the Indiana Territory. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Charles River Editors) Fri, 12 May 2017 08:30:45 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/William-Henry-Harrison-Audiobook/B0725J9ZP6 thebookvoice.com 01:44:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: William Henry Harrison Subtitle: The Life and Legacy of the First American President to Die in Office Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Scott Clem Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 05-12-17 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: When one is looking quickly over the lives of the Presidents of the United States, it is easy to overlook William Henry Harrison. After all, he only served as the Chief Executive for 30 days, and he spent the majority of those in bed, fighting for his life and eventually losing. However, to ignore Harrison because he served such a short time in the White House is just as foolish as ignoring Patrick Henry or Alexander Hamilton because they were never elected to the nation's highest office. In fact, like Henry, Hamilton, and many others from the early days of the Republic, Harrison served his country in many ways and was one of the most consequential figures both in politics and the military, which makes it all the more unfortunate that much the same way Hamilton is remembered for the duel with Aaron Burr, Harrison is remembered for being the first president to die in office. The manner of Harrison's death, and the length of his inaugural address, have overshadowed the various facets of his life and career. For instance, few people know of his famous family, how he dropped out of medical school to become a soldier, and how he eloped with a young woman and went on to have 10 children with her. Harrison's early political career also remains relatively unknown; few realize that he spent much of his early adulthood in what was then still wilderness, first as a soldier, then as the territorial governor of the Indiana Territory. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: William Henry Harrison Subtitle: The Life and Legacy of the First American President to Die in Office Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Scott Clem Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 05-12-17 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: When one is looking quickly over the lives of the Presidents of the United States, it is easy to overlook William Henry Harrison. After all, he only served as the Chief Executive for 30 days, and he spent the majority of those in bed, fighting for his life and eventually losing. However, to ignore Harrison because he served such a short time in the White House is just as foolish as ignoring Patrick Henry or Alexander Hamilton because they were never elected to the nation's highest office. In fact, like Henry, Hamilton, and many others from the early days of the Republic, Harrison served his country in many ways and was one of the most consequential figures both in politics and the military, which makes it all the more unfortunate that much the same way Hamilton is remembered for the duel with Aaron Burr, Harrison is remembered for being the first president to die in office. The manner of Harrison's death, and the length of his inaugural address, have overshadowed the various facets of his life and career. For instance, few people know of his famous family, how he dropped out of medical school to become a soldier, and how he eloped with a young woman and went on to have 10 children with her. Harrison's early political career also remains relatively unknown; few realize that he spent much of his early adulthood in what was then still wilderness, first as a soldier, then as the territorial governor of the Indiana Territory. Members Reviews: I only paid 4.86 for this audiobook;so overall I thought it was okay I wish I could find a more extensive treatment of Harrison's life. This one was a pretty basic overview. I realize he was only president doe 30 days, but since I live near Vincennes, IN, from Which Harrison served as territorial governor, I was hoping to find something more revealing about that time and place. The narration on this is very odd, but I became used to it. It sounded like those digitized voices the National Weather Service used in the 90s to Broadcast on the weather radio, except sometimes I could swear I could hear the narrator pause for a drink! Kind of funny really. But, since I didn't pay much for it, I can't complain. It was awful. . Terribly Short. Sounds robotically recorded. Poorly written. I do not recommend this at all . Don't buy https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/George-Washington-Audiobook/B00HHGPTOC Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: George Washington Subtitle: True Patriot Author: Janet Benge, Geoff Benge Narrator: Tim Gregory Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 12-25-13 Publisher: YWAM Publishing Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 14 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: On a dangerous mission for the British army, young Major Washington (1732-1799) had no idea that one day he would lead an army of fellow colonials in a bitter battle for independence against Great Britain herself, the most powerful empire in the world. In each new crisis, the young United States sought out George Washington. As commander in chief of the Continental army, chairman of the Constitutional Convention, and first president, this indispensable American served the struggling nation when its survival and form hanged in the balance. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Janet Benge) Wed, 25 Dec 2013 05:24:15 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/George-Washington-Audiobook/B00HHGPTOC thebookvoice.com 05:43:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: George Washington Subtitle: True Patriot Author: Janet Benge, Geoff Benge Narrator: Tim Gregory Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 12-25-13 Publisher: YWAM Publishing Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 14 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: On a dangerous mission for the British army, young Major Washington (1732-1799) had no idea that one day he would lead an army of fellow colonials in a bitter battle for independence against Great Britain herself, the most powerful empire in the world. In each new crisis, the young United States sought out George Washington. As commander in chief of the Continental army, chairman of the Constitutional Convention, and first president, this indispensable American served the struggling nation when its survival and form hanged in the balance. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: George Washington Subtitle: True Patriot Author: Janet Benge, Geoff Benge Narrator: Tim Gregory Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 12-25-13 Publisher: YWAM Publishing Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 14 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: On a dangerous mission for the British army, young Major Washington (1732-1799) had no idea that one day he would lead an army of fellow colonials in a bitter battle for independence against Great Britain herself, the most powerful empire in the world. In each new crisis, the young United States sought out George Washington. As commander in chief of the Continental army, chairman of the Constitutional Convention, and first president, this indispensable American served the struggling nation when its survival and form hanged in the balance. Members Reviews: Five Stars Great books Great read for kids and adults! Our family has at least 4 other books from this series! Appropriate for kids of all ages. They're very informative & engaging at the same time. We use them (for home schooling)as re-alouds with our young children (ages 5-7)who can't yet read them independently. I can hardly wait to read to them, myself! I'm learning new things about these inspiring men and women! I also recommend the biographies of Abraham Lincoln, Hudson Taylor, Eric Liddell, & Gladys Aylward. Happy Reading!! Key Man in the Founding of America. The Biography of George Washington showed how important he was in the founding of America. It was very interesting. Wonderful! I bought this to read to my 5 and 7 year old's at bedtime. We live near Mt. Vernon and I thought this book would be neat in order for them to learn more about George Washington. They like it and I am enjoying it as well! Even at their young ages they understand most of it and I've learned much more about him. I highly recommend this book and these authors (I have also read the George Mueller book--great). Good Book - Poor Grammar This book (and most others in the Heroes of History series)is chock full of good information and reads easily in a child-friendly format. There are some "dry" areas, but history can be rather dry at times. My greatest concern is the improper grammar that is scattered liberally throughout every book in the series that I have read. I would prefer to give this book 3 1/2 stars. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-Modern-Scholar-Audiobook/B002V0PUMA Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Modern Scholar Subtitle: The Life and Times of Benjamin Franklin Author: H.W. Brands Narrator: H.W. Brands Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 08-14-08 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 86 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: In this course, you'll study with noted historian H.W. Brands, the New York Times best-selling author of The First American, which also earned a Pulitzer Prize nomination. Brands is a scholar who truly captures the essence of Franklin and the times in which he lived. This course examines the life of Franklin and his influence on both American and world history. From his early days as a printer's apprentice to very nearly his last days, Benjamin Franklin's thirst for knowledge and his desire to share what he knew brought him to the forefront of a changing world. His contributions through inventions, scientific investigation, and political thought still echo more than 200 years after his passing. He remains the model of the American thinker - a man who was interested in nearly everything, and who pursued those interests with an admirable and contagious passion. To study Franklin's life is to learn not only the history of a single man, but to understand some of the most monumental changes in all of human history. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (H.W. Brands) Thu, 14 Aug 2008 02:54:60 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-Modern-Scholar-Audiobook/B002V0PUMA thebookvoice.com 07:58:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Modern Scholar Subtitle: The Life and Times of Benjamin Franklin Author: H.W. Brands Narrator: H.W. Brands Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 08-14-08 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 86 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: In this course, you'll study with noted historian H.W. Brands, the New York Times best-selling author of The First American, which also earned a Pulitzer Prize nomination. Brands is a scholar who truly captures the essence of Franklin and the times in which he lived. This course examines the life of Franklin and his influence on both American and world history. From his early days as a printer's apprentice to very nearly his last days, Benjamin Franklin's thirst for knowledge and his desire to share what he knew brought him to the forefront of a changing world. His contributions through inventions, scientific investigation, and political thought still echo more than 200 years after his passing. He remains the model of the American thinker - a man who was interested in nearly everything, and who pursued those interests with an admirable and contagious passion. To study Franklin's life is to learn not only the history of a single man, but to understand some of the most monumental changes in all of human history. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Modern Scholar Subtitle: The Life and Times of Benjamin Franklin Author: H.W. Brands Narrator: H.W. Brands Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 08-14-08 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 86 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: In this course, you'll study with noted historian H.W. Brands, the New York Times best-selling author of The First American, which also earned a Pulitzer Prize nomination. Brands is a scholar who truly captures the essence of Franklin and the times in which he lived. This course examines the life of Franklin and his influence on both American and world history. From his early days as a printer's apprentice to very nearly his last days, Benjamin Franklin's thirst for knowledge and his desire to share what he knew brought him to the forefront of a changing world. His contributions through inventions, scientific investigation, and political thought still echo more than 200 years after his passing. He remains the model of the American thinker - a man who was interested in nearly everything, and who pursued those interests with an admirable and contagious passion. To study Franklin's life is to learn not only the history of a single man, but to understand some of the most monumental changes in all of human history. Members Reviews: Fabulous!!! Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? Yes, The most interesting content was delivered via lecture which I enjoyed and which facilitated remembering the details. I learned so much about BF. What was one of the most memorable moments of The Modern Scholar? Hearing that BF was one of the two "indispensable characters" of the American Revolution and founding of our country. Also that BF was, in the author's opinion, "the great genius of our country." What about the narrators performance did you like? Loved it. I look forward to buying Professor Brands books and listening to his other lectures. He is terrific!!! Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? I am blown away that one person could do so much. It is essential that our children learn about his life. BF embodies the American Dream, rising through his own efforts from poor beginnings to wealth and lasting greatness. A Good Beginning for Franklin This book is a very good start on the life and time of Franklin; however, the listener should also read The First American by Prof. Brands. Love it It's an easy book go listen to as the subject and author are interesting people. lecture not an audiobook great story, great topic, wonderfully thorough. lecture is far more succinct than the book. one word remaining Great Course on Ben Franklin The narrator in this course series was very engaging and did an excellent job in delivering information on Ben Franklin. He adds an enjoyable amount of personal facts. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Killing-a-King-Audiobook/B019YAJZAW Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Killing a King Subtitle: The Assassination of Yitzhak Rabin and the Remaking of Israel Author: Dan Ephron Narrator: Assaf Cohen Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 12-30-15 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 103 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: A riveting story about the murder that changed a nation: the assassination of Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin. The assassination of Yitzhak Rabin remains the single most consequential event in Israel's recent history and one that fundamentally altered the trajectory for both Israel and the Palestinians. Killing a King relates the parallel stories of Rabin and his stalker, Yigal Amir, over the two years leading up to the assassination, as one of them planned political deals he hoped would lead to peace - and the other plotted murder. Dan Ephron, who reported from the Middle East for much of the past two decades, covered both the rally where Rabin was killed and the subsequent murder trial. He describes how Rabin, a former general who led the army in the Six Day War of 1967, embraced his nemesis, Palestine Liberation Organization leader Yasser Arafat, and set about trying to resolve the 20th century's most vexing conflict. He recounts in agonizing detail how extremists on both sides undermined the peace process with ghastly violence. And he reconstructs the relentless scheming of Amir, a 25-year-old law student and Jewish extremist who believed that Rabin's peace effort amounted to a betrayal of Israel and the Jewish people. As Amir stalked Rabin over many months, the agency charged with safeguarding the Israeli leader missed key clues, overlooked intelligence reports, and then failed to protect him at the critical moment, in November 1995. It was the biggest security blunder in the agency's history. Through the prism of the assassination, much about Israel today comes into focus, from the paralysis in peacemaking to the fraught relationship between current Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Barack Obama. Based on Israeli police reports, interviews, confessions, and the cooperation of both Rabin's and Amir's families, Killing a King is a tightly coiled narrative that reaches an inevitable, shattering conclusion. One can't help but wonder what Israel would look like today had Rabin lived. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Dan Ephron) Wed, 30 Dec 2015 16:07:35 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Killing-a-King-Audiobook/B019YAJZAW thebookvoice.com 09:56:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Killing a King Subtitle: The Assassination of Yitzhak Rabin and the Remaking of Israel Author: Dan Ephron Narrator: Assaf Cohen Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 12-30-15 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 103 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: A riveting story about the murder that changed a nation: the assassination of Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin. The assassination of Yitzhak Rabin remains the single most consequential event in Israel's recent history and one that fundamentally altered the trajectory for both Israel and the Palestinians. Killing a King relates the parallel stories of Rabin and his stalker, Yigal Amir, over the two years leading up to the assassination, as one of them planned political deals he hoped would lead to peace - and the other plotted murder. Dan Ephron, who reported from the Middle East for much of the past two decades, covered both the rally where Rabin was killed and the subsequent murder trial. He describes how Rabin, a former general who led the army in the Six Day War of 1967, embraced his nemesis, Palestine Liberation Organization leader Yasser Arafat, and set about trying to resolve the 20th century's most vexing conflict. He recounts in agonizing detail how extremists on both sides undermined the peace process with ghastly violence. And he reconstructs the relentless scheming of Amir, a 25-year-old law student and Jewish extremist who believed that Rabin's peace effort amounted to a betrayal of Israel and the Jewish people. As Amir stalked Rabin over many months, the agency charged with safeguarding the Israeli leader missed key clues, overlooked intelligence reports, and then failed to protect him at the critical moment, in November 1995. It was the biggest security blunder in the agency's history. Through the prism of the assassination, much about Israel today comes into focus, from the paralysis in peacemaking to the fraught relationship between current Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Barack Obama. Based on Israeli police reports, interviews, confessions, and the cooperation of both Rabin's and Amir's families, Killing a King is a tightly coiled narrative that reaches an inevitable, shattering conclusion. One can't help but wonder what Israel would look like today had Rabin lived. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Killing a King Subtitle: The Assassination of Yitzhak Rabin and the Remaking of Israel Author: Dan Ephron Narrator: Assaf Cohen Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 12-30-15 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 103 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: A riveting story about the murder that changed a nation: the assassination of Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin. The assassination of Yitzhak Rabin remains the single most consequential event in Israel's recent history and one that fundamentally altered the trajectory for both Israel and the Palestinians. Killing a King relates the parallel stories of Rabin and his stalker, Yigal Amir, over the two years leading up to the assassination, as one of them planned political deals he hoped would lead to peace - and the other plotted murder. Dan Ephron, who reported from the Middle East for much of the past two decades, covered both the rally where Rabin was killed and the subsequent murder trial. He describes how Rabin, a former general who led the army in the Six Day War of 1967, embraced his nemesis, Palestine Liberation Organization leader Yasser Arafat, and set about trying to resolve the 20th century's most vexing conflict. He recounts in agonizing detail how extremists on both sides undermined the peace process with ghastly violence. And he reconstructs the relentless scheming of Amir, a 25-year-old law student and Jewish extremist who believed that Rabin's peace effort amounted to a betrayal of Israel and the Jewish people. As Amir stalked Rabin over many months, the agency charged with safeguarding the Israeli leader missed key clues, overlooked intelligence reports, and then failed to protect him at the critical moment, in November 1995. It was the biggest security blunder in the agency's history. Through the prism of the assassination, much about Israel today comes into focus, from the paralysis in peacemaking to the fraught relationship between current Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Barack Obama. Based on Israeli police reports, interviews, confessions, and the cooperation of both Rabin's and Amir's families, Killing a King is a tightly coiled narrative that reaches an inevitable, shattering conclusion. One can't help but wonder what Israel would look like today had Rabin lived. Members Reviews: Tragic history well presented. I want to focus on the narration. It is a real pleasure to listen to Assaf Cohen's excellent reading. He is clearly a fluent speaker of Hebrew whose pronunciations are smooth, accurate and beautiful. I find many Audiobooks on Jewish and Israel related topics rendered unlistenable by otherwise competent readers who massacre the Hebrew words in the books. I have often wondered why competent readers were not insisted upon by publishers and authors. I hope to hear Mr. Cohen's narrations again and I hope his choice represents a commitment to accuracy in narration. Stunning narrative Dan Ephron was the Jerusalem Bureau Chief for Newsweek magazine. Ephron did intensive research for this book. He searched through court records, obtained confessional material, conducted family interviews, and dissected police reports in order to piece together the story. The book narrows in on the rally during which Rabin was killed, and then shifts its focus to the murder trial of the assassin. Ephron traces the parallel stories of Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin and his assassin Yigal Amir for the two years leading up to the assassination in 1995. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Four-Queens-Audiobook/B002V8N1AU Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Four Queens Subtitle: The Provencal Sisters Who Ruled Europe Author: Nancy Goldstone Narrator: Josephine Bailey Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 05-10-07 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 203 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: From a cultured childhood in Provence, each sister was propelled into a world marked by shifting alliances, intrigue, and subterfuge: Marguerite, the eldest, whose resolution and spirit would be tested by the cold splendor of the Palais du Roi in Paris; Eleanor, whose soaring political aspirations would provoke her kingdom to civil war; Sanchia, the neglected wife of the richest man in England, who bought himself the crown of Germany; and Beatrice, whose desire for sovereignty was so acute that she risked her life to earn her place at the royal table. Four Queens shatters the myth that women were helpless pawns in a society that celebrated physical prowess and masculine intellect. A riveting historical saga for fans of Alison Weir and Antonia Fraser. Editorial Reviews: Historian Nancy Goldstone examines medieval Europe from the point of view of four Provençal sisters who played key roles in shaping history. Marguerite, Eleanor, Sanchia, and Beatrice were daughters of the count of Provence; through their marriages they became queens of France, England, Germany, and Sicily. This engaging story highlights the crucial role each sister played in shaping history. Narrator Josephine Bailey adds a note of refined elegance with her clear and clipped British accent while expertly pronouncing the often complicated and obscure names. Rather than attempting accents and voices, Bailey keeps a steady and impassive tone throughout, raising her voice only in moments of extreme emotion. This technique enhances the third-person objective perspective of the text. Critic Reviews: "Fascinating." (Booklist) "On Goldstone's...rich, beautifully woven tapestry, medieval Europe springs to vivid life....This is a fresh, eminently enjoyable history." (Publishers Weekly) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Nancy Goldstone) Thu, 10 May 2007 18:18:11 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Four-Queens-Audiobook/B002V8N1AU thebookvoice.com 11:31:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Four Queens Subtitle: The Provencal Sisters Who Ruled Europe Author: Nancy Goldstone Narrator: Josephine Bailey Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 05-10-07 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 203 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: From a cultured childhood in Provence, each sister was propelled into a world marked by shifting alliances, intrigue, and subterfuge: Marguerite, the eldest, whose resolution and spirit would be tested by the cold splendor of the Palais du Roi in Paris; Eleanor, whose soaring political aspirations would provoke her kingdom to civil war; Sanchia, the neglected wife of the richest man in England, who bought himself the crown of Germany; and Beatrice, whose desire for sovereignty was so acute that she risked her life to earn her place at the royal table. Four Queens shatters the myth that women were helpless pawns in a society that celebrated physical prowess and masculine intellect. A riveting historical saga for fans of Alison Weir and Antonia Fraser. Editorial Reviews: Historian Nancy Goldstone examines medieval Europe from the point of view of four Provençal sisters who played key roles in shaping history. Marguerite, Eleanor, Sanchia, and Beatrice were daughters of the count of Provence; through their marriages they became queens of France, England, Germany, and Sicily. This engaging story highlights the crucial role each sister played in shaping history. Narrator Josephine Bailey adds a note of refined elegance with her clear and clipped British accent while expertly pronouncing the often complicated and obscure names. Rather than attempting accents and voices, Bailey keeps a steady and impassive tone throughout, raising her voice only in moments of extreme emotion. This technique enhances the third-person objective perspective of the text. Critic Reviews: "Fascinating." (Booklist) "On Goldstone's...rich, beautifully woven tapestry, medieval Europe springs to vivid life....This is a fresh, eminently enjoyable history." (Publishers Weekly) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Four Queens Subtitle: The Provencal Sisters Who Ruled Europe Author: Nancy Goldstone Narrator: Josephine Bailey Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 05-10-07 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 203 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: From a cultured childhood in Provence, each sister was propelled into a world marked by shifting alliances, intrigue, and subterfuge: Marguerite, the eldest, whose resolution and spirit would be tested by the cold splendor of the Palais du Roi in Paris; Eleanor, whose soaring political aspirations would provoke her kingdom to civil war; Sanchia, the neglected wife of the richest man in England, who bought himself the crown of Germany; and Beatrice, whose desire for sovereignty was so acute that she risked her life to earn her place at the royal table. Four Queens shatters the myth that women were helpless pawns in a society that celebrated physical prowess and masculine intellect. A riveting historical saga for fans of Alison Weir and Antonia Fraser. Editorial Reviews: Historian Nancy Goldstone examines medieval Europe from the point of view of four Provençal sisters who played key roles in shaping history. Marguerite, Eleanor, Sanchia, and Beatrice were daughters of the count of Provence; through their marriages they became queens of France, England, Germany, and Sicily. This engaging story highlights the crucial role each sister played in shaping history. Narrator Josephine Bailey adds a note of refined elegance with her clear and clipped British accent while expertly pronouncing the often complicated and obscure names. Rather than attempting accents and voices, Bailey keeps a steady and impassive tone throughout, raising her voice only in moments of extreme emotion. This technique enhances the third-person objective perspective of the text. Critic Reviews: "Fascinating." (Booklist) "On Goldstone's...rich, beautifully woven tapestry, medieval Europe springs to vivid life....This is a fresh, eminently enjoyable history." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Entertaining! I enjoyed this light historical biography of the four amazing sister princesses of medieval Provence. The narrator has a pleasant, easy-to-follow style. The historical facts are lightened with some humorous and interesting contemporary quotations and anecdotes. The author makes this world come alive for the listener. Delightful! Interesting, informative I loved listening to this book! The book itself is well written. One forgets that it is a history and is soon drawn into the world of the Four Queens! The narrator was wonderful as well. I am looking for more books read by her. Highly recommended on all fronts! A charming narrative I fell in love with the narrative the moment I began listening and the book endeared me right till the end. Although primarily about the four Provencen Sisters, The book was a great for those people interested in the life of the top echelon of the society, their aspirations and troubles. I thoroughly enjoyed myself with this book. The narrator's switching between Accents was charming and enhanced the narrative in no small way, this is a great book, and I'd love to read or listen to more books like this. Four Queens ... This was both a fascinating story about a period in history of which I knew very little. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-President-Will-See-You-Now-Audiobook/B01N4X7UFA Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The President Will See You Now Subtitle: My Stories and Lessons from Ronald Reagan's Final Years Author: Peggy Grande Narrator: Peggy Grande Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 02-21-17 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 46 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: An affectionate and intimate memoir about Ronald Reagan by his longtime personal assistant, who worked closely with the president for 10 years after he left the White House. In The President Will See You Now, devoted Reagan insider Peggy Grande shares behind-the-scenes stories, intimate moments, and insights into one of America's most beloved presidents. Grande, who started in the office of Ronald Reagan as a college student and earned her way into a coveted role as the president's executive assistant, offers an unparalleled perspective on the postpresidency of a political icon. Grande's stories show a unique private side to a public figure and leader who reshaped conservatism, ushered in an era of prosperity, and helped spur the end of the Cold War. Grande reveals what day-to-day life was like in Reagan's California office, including the former president's relationship with the first lady and his interactions with friends, world leaders, and everyday Americans. Grande recalls how Reagan kept a vigorous schedule for years after he left the White House, his robust engagement with others, and his ongoing political advocacy. Despite his eventual Alzheimer's diagnosis, Grande shows how Ronald Reagan remained true to core beliefs, his gentlemanly kindness, and his undying hope for his country. Today the Reagan legacy looms over American politics more than ever. Grande reminds listeners why: When Ronald Reagan was president, we not only loved ourselves but also loved America and the American values he represented: faith, optimism, and patriotism. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. Critic Reviews: "As a friend and colleague of President Reagan, I know how close Peggy was to him and her account of such a privileged association makes for a marvelous and exciting read. For anyone interested in finding out what Ronald Reagan was really like, up-close and personal, Peggy's book is an absolute must read. I found it fascinating and revealing from beginning to end!" (The Right Honorable Brian Mulroney, former prime minister of Canada) "Peggy Grande had a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to serve President Reagan after his presidency, and we are fortunate to have her stories....This is a fresh look at a wonderful man who continues to inspire long after he served our country." (Dana Perino, White House press secretary for George W. Bush and best-selling author of And the Good News Is... and Let Me Tell You About Jasper...) "Peggy's book reminds us of Ronald Reagan the man as well as his presidency, surely one of the most consequential of the 20th century. She shares the day-to-day workings of his post-presidency office and the joy of working for such an amiable, warm, and humble man who championed American values and principles. She also shares the heartbreaking moment toward the end of his life when he was diagnosed with Alzheimer's, and the touching note he wrote to the public in which he said, 'When the Lord calls me home, whenever that may be, I will leave with the greatest love for this country of ours and eternal optimism for its future.' Pure Ronald Reagan and a beautiful story from someone who had the privilege of seeing him every day for years. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Peggy Grande) Tue, 21 Feb 2017 15:49:17 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-President-Will-See-You-Now-Audiobook/B01N4X7UFA thebookvoice.com 08:36:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The President Will See You Now Subtitle: My Stories and Lessons from Ronald Reagan's Final Years Author: Peggy Grande Narrator: Peggy Grande Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 02-21-17 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 46 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: An affectionate and intimate memoir about Ronald Reagan by his longtime personal assistant, who worked closely with the president for 10 years after he left the White House. In The President Will See You Now, devoted Reagan insider Peggy Grande shares behind-the-scenes stories, intimate moments, and insights into one of America's most beloved presidents. Grande, who started in the office of Ronald Reagan as a college student and earned her way into a coveted role as the president's executive assistant, offers an unparalleled perspective on the postpresidency of a political icon. Grande's stories show a unique private side to a public figure and leader who reshaped conservatism, ushered in an era of prosperity, and helped spur the end of the Cold War. Grande reveals what day-to-day life was like in Reagan's California office, including the former president's relationship with the first lady and his interactions with friends, world leaders, and everyday Americans. Grande recalls how Reagan kept a vigorous schedule for years after he left the White House, his robust engagement with others, and his ongoing political advocacy. Despite his eventual Alzheimer's diagnosis, Grande shows how Ronald Reagan remained true to core beliefs, his gentlemanly kindness, and his undying hope for his country. Today the Reagan legacy looms over American politics more than ever. Grande reminds listeners why: When Ronald Reagan was president, we not only loved ourselves but also loved America and the American values he represented: faith, optimism, and patriotism. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. Critic Reviews: "As a friend and colleague of President Reagan, I know how close Peggy was to him and her account of such a privileged association makes for a marvelous and exciting read. For anyone interested in finding out what Ronald Reagan was really like, up-close and personal, Peggy's book is an absolute must read. I found it fascinating and revealing from beginning to end!" (The Right Honorable Brian Mulroney, former prime minister of Canada) "Peggy Grande had a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to serve President Reagan after his presidency, and we are fortunate to have her stories....This is a fresh look at a wonderful man who continues to inspire long after he served our country." (Dana Perino, White House press secretary for George W. Bush and best-selling author of And the Good News Is... and Let Me Tell You About Jasper...) "Peggy's book reminds us of Ronald Reagan the man as well as his presidency, surely one of the most consequential of the 20th century. She shares the day-to-day workings of his post-presidency office and the joy of working for such an amiable, warm, and humble man who championed American values and principles. She also shares the heartbreaking moment toward the end of his life when he was diagnosed with Alzheimer's, and the touching note he wrote to the public in which he said, 'When the Lord calls me home, whenever that may be, I will leave with the greatest love for this country of ours and eternal optimism for its future.' Pure Ronald Reagan and a beautiful story from someone who had the privilege of seeing him every day for years. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The President Will See You Now Subtitle: My Stories and Lessons from Ronald Reagan's Final Years Author: Peggy Grande Narrator: Peggy Grande Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 02-21-17 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 46 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: An affectionate and intimate memoir about Ronald Reagan by his longtime personal assistant, who worked closely with the president for 10 years after he left the White House. In The President Will See You Now, devoted Reagan insider Peggy Grande shares behind-the-scenes stories, intimate moments, and insights into one of America's most beloved presidents. Grande, who started in the office of Ronald Reagan as a college student and earned her way into a coveted role as the president's executive assistant, offers an unparalleled perspective on the postpresidency of a political icon. Grande's stories show a unique private side to a public figure and leader who reshaped conservatism, ushered in an era of prosperity, and helped spur the end of the Cold War. Grande reveals what day-to-day life was like in Reagan's California office, including the former president's relationship with the first lady and his interactions with friends, world leaders, and everyday Americans. Grande recalls how Reagan kept a vigorous schedule for years after he left the White House, his robust engagement with others, and his ongoing political advocacy. Despite his eventual Alzheimer's diagnosis, Grande shows how Ronald Reagan remained true to core beliefs, his gentlemanly kindness, and his undying hope for his country. Today the Reagan legacy looms over American politics more than ever. Grande reminds listeners why: When Ronald Reagan was president, we not only loved ourselves but also loved America and the American values he represented: faith, optimism, and patriotism. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. Critic Reviews: "As a friend and colleague of President Reagan, I know how close Peggy was to him and her account of such a privileged association makes for a marvelous and exciting read. For anyone interested in finding out what Ronald Reagan was really like, up-close and personal, Peggy's book is an absolute must read. I found it fascinating and revealing from beginning to end!" (The Right Honorable Brian Mulroney, former prime minister of Canada) "Peggy Grande had a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to serve President Reagan after his presidency, and we are fortunate to have her stories....This is a fresh look at a wonderful man who continues to inspire long after he served our country." (Dana Perino, White House press secretary for George W. Bush and best-selling author of And the Good News Is... and Let Me Tell You About Jasper...) "Peggy's book reminds us of Ronald Reagan the man as well as his presidency, surely one of the most consequential of the 20th century. She shares the day-to-day workings of his post-presidency office and the joy of working for such an amiable, warm, and humble man who championed American values and principles. She also shares the heartbreaking moment toward the end of his life when he was diagnosed with Alzheimer's, and the touching note he wrote to the public in which he said, 'When the Lord calls me home, whenever that may be, I will leave with the greatest love for this country of ours and eternal optimism for its future.' Pure Ronald Reagan and a beautiful story from someone who had the privilege of seeing him every day for years. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Mary-Queen-of-Scots-The-History-and-Legacy-of-Mary-Stuart-of-Scotland-Audiobook/B00ZZDDJAA Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Mary, Queen of Scots: The History and Legacy of Mary Stuart of Scotland Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Maria Chester Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 06-22-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 19 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: "Did I not tell you this would happen? I knew they would never allow me to live, I was too great an obstacle to their religion." - Mary, Queen of Scots The position in history of Mary Queen of Scots is a paradoxical one. Her fame as a monarch lies less in her personality or achievements than in her position within the dynastic maneuvers and political-religious upheavals taking place in northwest Europe in the 16th century. Most monarchs spend their early years learning in preparation to rule and then spend the latter part of their lives wielding power and status. Mary was thrust upon the throne when she was only a week old, and she ceased to be queen nearly 20 years before her death. Mary's was an unusual reign in a tumultuous period, and her tragedy was intertwined with her country's transformation. In Mary's case, she was a second cousin once removed of England's Queen Elizabeth I, which made her a rival for the throne. Mary was the granddaughter of Margaret Tudor, Henry VIII's sister, and her Catholicism made Mary the true and rightful Queen of England in the eyes of many Catholics and the Vatican. These facts, coupled with the realization that several English supported Mary, made Elizabeth I uneasy. Mary also did not help herself when she married James Hepburn, Earl of Bothwell, who was widely accused of raping her. The Scottish people rebelled, and Mary abdicated and fled southwards towards England. Elizabeth I was unsure at first what to do with Mary, so she kept Mary imprisoned in several castles and manor houses inside England (making escape difficult and thus unlikely). After 18 years in Elizabeth's custody, it became clear that the situation was becoming untenable. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Charles River Editors) Mon, 22 Jun 2015 19:06:02 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Mary-Queen-of-Scots-The-History-and-Legacy-of-Mary-Stuart-of-Scotland-Audiobook/B00ZZDDJAA thebookvoice.com 01:38:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Mary, Queen of Scots: The History and Legacy of Mary Stuart of Scotland Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Maria Chester Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 06-22-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 19 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: "Did I not tell you this would happen? I knew they would never allow me to live, I was too great an obstacle to their religion." - Mary, Queen of Scots The position in history of Mary Queen of Scots is a paradoxical one. Her fame as a monarch lies less in her personality or achievements than in her position within the dynastic maneuvers and political-religious upheavals taking place in northwest Europe in the 16th century. Most monarchs spend their early years learning in preparation to rule and then spend the latter part of their lives wielding power and status. Mary was thrust upon the throne when she was only a week old, and she ceased to be queen nearly 20 years before her death. Mary's was an unusual reign in a tumultuous period, and her tragedy was intertwined with her country's transformation. In Mary's case, she was a second cousin once removed of England's Queen Elizabeth I, which made her a rival for the throne. Mary was the granddaughter of Margaret Tudor, Henry VIII's sister, and her Catholicism made Mary the true and rightful Queen of England in the eyes of many Catholics and the Vatican. These facts, coupled with the realization that several English supported Mary, made Elizabeth I uneasy. Mary also did not help herself when she married James Hepburn, Earl of Bothwell, who was widely accused of raping her. The Scottish people rebelled, and Mary abdicated and fled southwards towards England. Elizabeth I was unsure at first what to do with Mary, so she kept Mary imprisoned in several castles and manor houses inside England (making escape difficult and thus unlikely). After 18 years in Elizabeth's custody, it became clear that the situation was becoming untenable. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Mary, Queen of Scots: The History and Legacy of Mary Stuart of Scotland Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Maria Chester Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 06-22-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 19 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: "Did I not tell you this would happen? I knew they would never allow me to live, I was too great an obstacle to their religion." - Mary, Queen of Scots The position in history of Mary Queen of Scots is a paradoxical one. Her fame as a monarch lies less in her personality or achievements than in her position within the dynastic maneuvers and political-religious upheavals taking place in northwest Europe in the 16th century. Most monarchs spend their early years learning in preparation to rule and then spend the latter part of their lives wielding power and status. Mary was thrust upon the throne when she was only a week old, and she ceased to be queen nearly 20 years before her death. Mary's was an unusual reign in a tumultuous period, and her tragedy was intertwined with her country's transformation. In Mary's case, she was a second cousin once removed of England's Queen Elizabeth I, which made her a rival for the throne. Mary was the granddaughter of Margaret Tudor, Henry VIII's sister, and her Catholicism made Mary the true and rightful Queen of England in the eyes of many Catholics and the Vatican. These facts, coupled with the realization that several English supported Mary, made Elizabeth I uneasy. Mary also did not help herself when she married James Hepburn, Earl of Bothwell, who was widely accused of raping her. The Scottish people rebelled, and Mary abdicated and fled southwards towards England. Elizabeth I was unsure at first what to do with Mary, so she kept Mary imprisoned in several castles and manor houses inside England (making escape difficult and thus unlikely). After 18 years in Elizabeth's custody, it became clear that the situation was becoming untenable. Members Reviews: Mary Stewart Queen of Scots I am very interested in the reign of Mary Stewart so this was a good read for me. However, I disliked the narration. Instead of being immersed in this history I felt detached due to the robotic-like narration. Narration was horrid. Sounds electronic. Story was well written but could barely get through it due to the horrible narrating. An English Narrator Unfortunately, many of the words, places and names were misspoken and this was very offputting. Short, but concise. Though short, there is enough info to understand this tragic figure. If you only want a brief history of Queen Mary, this will do nicely. Atrocious Narration What disappointed you about Mary, Queen of Scots: The History and Legacy of Mary Stuart of Scotland? I really couldn't even listen to the book. I got 54 seconds in before stopping to come here and write a review. I have around 150 audiobooks and this is the first one I've ever listened to where the narration has so distracted and led to an overall disgust that I could not even attend to the words that were being said and take in the information being delivered, let alone enjoy it. The narrator speaks with overlong vowels and in what, I'm assuming, is meant to be a mystical, dramatic voice, but comes off as over the top and terrible. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Off-the-Sidelines-Audiobook/B00M27M2VE Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Off the Sidelines Subtitle: Raise Your Voice, Change the World Author: Kirsten Gillibrand Narrator: Kirsten Gillibrand, Susan Denaker, Hillary Clinton Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 09-09-14 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 81 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Fourteen years before Kirsten Gillibrand succeeded Hillary Rodham Clinton as senator from New York, she heard her future mentor say these life-changing words: "Decisions are being made every day in Washington, and if you are not part of those decisions, you might not like what they decide, and youll have no one to blame but yourself." A young corporate lawyer at the time, Gillibrand felt as if shed been struck by lightning. She instantly knew that her voice - all womens voices - were essential to shaping the future of this country, and that she had a greater purpose in life: to speak up and effect change. Now, in this extraordinary memoir, the senator, wife, and mother of two recounts her personal journey in public service and galvanizes women to reach beyond their busy lives and make a meaningful difference in the world around them. Off the Sidelines is a playbook for women who want to step up, whether in Congress or the boardroom or the local PTA. If women were fully represented in politics, Gillibrand says, national priorities would shift to issues that directly impact them: affordable daycare, paid family medical leave, and equal pay. Pulling back the curtain on Beltway politics, she speaks candidly about her legislative successes (securing federally funded medical care for 9/11 first responders, repealing Don't Ask, Don't Tell) and her crushing disappointments (failing by five votes to pass a bill protecting survivors of sexual assault in the military). Gillibrand also shares stories of growing up the daughter and granddaughter of two trailblazing feminists in a politically active family in Albany, New York, and retraces her nonlinear path to public office. In Off the Sidelines, Gillibrand is the tough-love older sister and cheerleader every woman needs. In her sharp, honest, and refreshingly relatable voice, she dares us all to tap into our inner strength, find personal fulfillment, and speak up for what we believe in. Critic Reviews: Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, in offering this compellingly personal account of her journey to the U.S. Senate, fulfills a vital public purpose. Writing in a voice that is honest, funny, blunt, and strong, she urges women to get off the sidelines and start changing the world." (Sheryl Sandberg, COO of Facebook and founder of LeanIn.Org) "What do you get when a woman is the third generation of fierce, kindhearted, and brilliant political activists? You get Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, who writes irresistibly, helps in real-life terms, and uses her clout to get more women elected. Off the Sidelines is one of the most helpful, readable, down-to-earth, and truly democratic books ever to come out of the halls of power." (Gloria Steinem) "Kirsten Gillibrand has written a handbook for the next generation of women to redefine their role in our world. With Off the Sidelines, Gillibrand shows that its not about getting to the top, or choosing between career and family - its simply about getting involved." (Arianna Huffington, editor in chief of The Huffington Post and author of Thrive) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Kirsten Gillibrand) Tue, 09 Sep 2014 23:16:39 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Off-the-Sidelines-Audiobook/B00M27M2VE thebookvoice.com 06:38:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Off the Sidelines Subtitle: Raise Your Voice, Change the World Author: Kirsten Gillibrand Narrator: Kirsten Gillibrand, Susan Denaker, Hillary Clinton Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 09-09-14 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 81 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Fourteen years before Kirsten Gillibrand succeeded Hillary Rodham Clinton as senator from New York, she heard her future mentor say these life-changing words: "Decisions are being made every day in Washington, and if you are not part of those decisions, you might not like what they decide, and youll have no one to blame but yourself." A young corporate lawyer at the time, Gillibrand felt as if shed been struck by lightning. She instantly knew that her voice - all womens voices - were essential to shaping the future of this country, and that she had a greater purpose in life: to speak up and effect change. Now, in this extraordinary memoir, the senator, wife, and mother of two recounts her personal journey in public service and galvanizes women to reach beyond their busy lives and make a meaningful difference in the world around them. Off the Sidelines is a playbook for women who want to step up, whether in Congress or the boardroom or the local PTA. If women were fully represented in politics, Gillibrand says, national priorities would shift to issues that directly impact them: affordable daycare, paid family medical leave, and equal pay. Pulling back the curtain on Beltway politics, she speaks candidly about her legislative successes (securing federally funded medical care for 9/11 first responders, repealing Don't Ask, Don't Tell) and her crushing disappointments (failing by five votes to pass a bill protecting survivors of sexual assault in the military). Gillibrand also shares stories of growing up the daughter and granddaughter of two trailblazing feminists in a politically active family in Albany, New York, and retraces her nonlinear path to public office. In Off the Sidelines, Gillibrand is the tough-love older sister and cheerleader every woman needs. In her sharp, honest, and refreshingly relatable voice, she dares us all to tap into our inner strength, find personal fulfillment, and speak up for what we believe in. Critic Reviews: Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, in offering this compellingly personal account of her journey to the U.S. Senate, fulfills a vital public purpose. Writing in a voice that is honest, funny, blunt, and strong, she urges women to get off the sidelines and start changing the world." (Sheryl Sandberg, COO of Facebook and founder of LeanIn.Org) "What do you get when a woman is the third generation of fierce, kindhearted, and brilliant political activists? You get Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, who writes irresistibly, helps in real-life terms, and uses her clout to get more women elected. Off the Sidelines is one of the most helpful, readable, down-to-earth, and truly democratic books ever to come out of the halls of power." (Gloria Steinem) "Kirsten Gillibrand has written a handbook for the next generation of women to redefine their role in our world. With Off the Sidelines, Gillibrand shows that its not about getting to the top, or choosing between career and family - its simply about getting involved." (Arianna Huffington, editor in chief of The Huffington Post and author of Thrive) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Off the Sidelines Subtitle: Raise Your Voice, Change the World Author: Kirsten Gillibrand Narrator: Kirsten Gillibrand, Susan Denaker, Hillary Clinton Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 09-09-14 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 81 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Fourteen years before Kirsten Gillibrand succeeded Hillary Rodham Clinton as senator from New York, she heard her future mentor say these life-changing words: "Decisions are being made every day in Washington, and if you are not part of those decisions, you might not like what they decide, and youll have no one to blame but yourself." A young corporate lawyer at the time, Gillibrand felt as if shed been struck by lightning. She instantly knew that her voice - all womens voices - were essential to shaping the future of this country, and that she had a greater purpose in life: to speak up and effect change. Now, in this extraordinary memoir, the senator, wife, and mother of two recounts her personal journey in public service and galvanizes women to reach beyond their busy lives and make a meaningful difference in the world around them. Off the Sidelines is a playbook for women who want to step up, whether in Congress or the boardroom or the local PTA. If women were fully represented in politics, Gillibrand says, national priorities would shift to issues that directly impact them: affordable daycare, paid family medical leave, and equal pay. Pulling back the curtain on Beltway politics, she speaks candidly about her legislative successes (securing federally funded medical care for 9/11 first responders, repealing Don't Ask, Don't Tell) and her crushing disappointments (failing by five votes to pass a bill protecting survivors of sexual assault in the military). Gillibrand also shares stories of growing up the daughter and granddaughter of two trailblazing feminists in a politically active family in Albany, New York, and retraces her nonlinear path to public office. In Off the Sidelines, Gillibrand is the tough-love older sister and cheerleader every woman needs. In her sharp, honest, and refreshingly relatable voice, she dares us all to tap into our inner strength, find personal fulfillment, and speak up for what we believe in. Critic Reviews: Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, in offering this compellingly personal account of her journey to the U.S. Senate, fulfills a vital public purpose. Writing in a voice that is honest, funny, blunt, and strong, she urges women to get off the sidelines and start changing the world." (Sheryl Sandberg, COO of Facebook and founder of LeanIn.Org) "What do you get when a woman is the third generation of fierce, kindhearted, and brilliant political activists? You get Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, who writes irresistibly, helps in real-life terms, and uses her clout to get more women elected. Off the Sidelines is one of the most helpful, readable, down-to-earth, and truly democratic books ever to come out of the halls of power." (Gloria Steinem) "Kirsten Gillibrand has written a handbook for the next generation of women to redefine their role in our world. With Off the Sidelines, Gillibrand shows that its not about getting to the top, or choosing between career and family - its simply about getting involved." (Arianna Huffington, editor in chief of The Huffington Post and author of Thrive) Members Reviews: Interesting This book is about mobilizing women (and men) to get off the sidelines and become active in effecting beneficial change in society. The author is challenging women to become involved in changing society toward benefitting women. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Martin-Van-Buren-A-Life-from-Beginning-to-End-Audiobook/B078836M63 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Martin Van Buren: A Life from Beginning to End Author: Hourly History Narrator: Arthur Rowan Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr Language: English Release date: 12-14-17 Publisher: Hourly History Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Martin Van Buren, the eighth president of the United States, was the first president who was born an American and not a British citizen, a change in demographic which reflects his modern influence upon the office he held. His rise to political power began in the humble setting of Kinderhook, New York, where he was born to Dutch parents who ran a tavern frequented by the Empire States political elite, including Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr. Inside you will hear about.... From his earliest involvement in government, Van Buren was committed to the nurturing of political parties as a way to deliver the most effective leadership to the American people. He was a loyal supporter of President Andrew Jackson, but when Van Buren took office, he inherited the financial crisis that Jacksons policies had helped to create. The Panic of 1837 brought the economic prosperity of the country to a screeching halt, and ultimately, Van Buren, who was not re-elected for a second term, paid the price. Whatever his failings as a president, he was a pre-eminent politician, and when the story of America is told, Van Burens contribution to the political process must be highly ranked. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Hourly History) Thu, 14 Dec 2017 09:09:31 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Martin-Van-Buren-A-Life-from-Beginning-to-End-Audiobook/B078836M63 thebookvoice.com 00:01:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Martin Van Buren: A Life from Beginning to End Author: Hourly History Narrator: Arthur Rowan Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr Language: English Release date: 12-14-17 Publisher: Hourly History Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Martin Van Buren, the eighth president of the United States, was the first president who was born an American and not a British citizen, a change in demographic which reflects his modern influence upon the office he held. His rise to political power began in the humble setting of Kinderhook, New York, where he was born to Dutch parents who ran a tavern frequented by the Empire States political elite, including Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr. Inside you will hear about.... From his earliest involvement in government, Van Buren was committed to the nurturing of political parties as a way to deliver the most effective leadership to the American people. He was a loyal supporter of President Andrew Jackson, but when Van Buren took office, he inherited the financial crisis that Jacksons policies had helped to create. The Panic of 1837 brought the economic prosperity of the country to a screeching halt, and ultimately, Van Buren, who was not re-elected for a second term, paid the price. Whatever his failings as a president, he was a pre-eminent politician, and when the story of America is told, Van Burens contribution to the political process must be highly ranked. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Martin Van Buren: A Life from Beginning to End Author: Hourly History Narrator: Arthur Rowan Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr Language: English Release date: 12-14-17 Publisher: Hourly History Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Martin Van Buren, the eighth president of the United States, was the first president who was born an American and not a British citizen, a change in demographic which reflects his modern influence upon the office he held. His rise to political power began in the humble setting of Kinderhook, New York, where he was born to Dutch parents who ran a tavern frequented by the Empire States political elite, including Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr. Inside you will hear about.... From his earliest involvement in government, Van Buren was committed to the nurturing of political parties as a way to deliver the most effective leadership to the American people. He was a loyal supporter of President Andrew Jackson, but when Van Buren took office, he inherited the financial crisis that Jacksons policies had helped to create. The Panic of 1837 brought the economic prosperity of the country to a screeching halt, and ultimately, Van Buren, who was not re-elected for a second term, paid the price. Whatever his failings as a president, he was a pre-eminent politician, and when the story of America is told, Van Burens contribution to the political process must be highly ranked. Members Reviews: Our first president born in America I never knew that much about the president between Washington , Adams and Lincoln. I found it very interesting that there was a party called the Democratic-Republicans. This story of a tavern keepers son who became the first President born in America is quite a good read. And the squabbling between our political parties is worse now than ever. Van Buren might be a good person to heal our divides--perhaps Interesting, worthwhile read The author has crafted a very interesting glimpse into a largely overshadowed period in American history with this biography. The hourly history concept spotlights events and people very efficiently and the reader may find many of them intriguing enough to investigate further. Van Buren led a remarkable life and I encourage anyone with an interest in American history to enjoy this book. Educational and Enjoyable I enjoyed this short history because it gave me a better understanding of Van Buren. I knew very little about him and what was going on at the time in American politics. This was concise and very readable book. And being half Dutch myself I feel a type of kinship with Van Buren. It's OK to really like this book! I love these shorter forays into the stories of presidents passed over in school history classes. As always, this book presents the background of the man, his making into his society and the impact of those accomplishments, both positive and negative. Thanks again for a good read. I'll enjoy reading it Just received today the series of POTUS "Hourly History" on Martin Van Buren. I'll enjoy reading it, no doubt. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Napoleon-Audiobook/B002V0K458 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Napoleon Author: Paul Johnson Narrator: John Lee Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 12-01-04 Publisher: Books on Tape Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 121 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: In Napoleon's insatiable hunger for power, Johnson sees a pragmatist constrained neither by patriotism nor by ideology, a brilliant opportunist who fulfilled his ambition in the aftermath of the French Revolution. Johnson puts Napoleon in the context of his times, but his effort seems to underline even more profoundly how Napoleon stood out above them. Critic Reviews: "Fresh, readable, provocative...wise." (Los Angeles Times) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Paul Johnson) Wed, 01 Dec 2004 11:57:10 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Napoleon-Audiobook/B002V0K458 thebookvoice.com 05:44:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Napoleon Author: Paul Johnson Narrator: John Lee Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 12-01-04 Publisher: Books on Tape Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 121 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: In Napoleon's insatiable hunger for power, Johnson sees a pragmatist constrained neither by patriotism nor by ideology, a brilliant opportunist who fulfilled his ambition in the aftermath of the French Revolution. Johnson puts Napoleon in the context of his times, but his effort seems to underline even more profoundly how Napoleon stood out above them. Critic Reviews: "Fresh, readable, provocative...wise." (Los Angeles Times) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Napoleon Author: Paul Johnson Narrator: John Lee Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 12-01-04 Publisher: Books on Tape Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 121 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: In Napoleon's insatiable hunger for power, Johnson sees a pragmatist constrained neither by patriotism nor by ideology, a brilliant opportunist who fulfilled his ambition in the aftermath of the French Revolution. Johnson puts Napoleon in the context of his times, but his effort seems to underline even more profoundly how Napoleon stood out above them. Critic Reviews: "Fresh, readable, provocative...wise." (Los Angeles Times) Members Reviews: Not your standard biography This book breezes through an extremely eventful life with much less detail than one commonly finds in a biography. Presumably, this is because there are so many biographies of Napoleon that it is difficult to break any new ground. The result is a very short "biography" that seemed to me more an extended reflection on Napoleon's life than a narration. If, like me, you are looking for basic information about the man, I think you will find yourself wanting more than this book delivers. I suspect that British readers will fare better than Americans, not only because some of the shorter French quotations are untranslated, but also because the author assumes great familiarity with events of continental European history. Thus, things like the Terror and the events of 18 Brumiere are mentioned, but not explained. At one point the author states that one of Napoleon's ministers played much the same role that so-and-so played in the government of Charles de Gaulle. That may be the greatest analogy ever for all I know, but the amount of information it communicated to me was approximately zero. I'm quite willing to concede that this is my fault, but I think I know more European history than the average American so I'm warning everyone: If you can't say off the top of your head what happened on 18 Brumiere and why it mattered, I think you'll find this book as unsatisfying as I did. If you can't say off the top of your head who Robespierre was (there's a hint in the phrase "off the top of your head"), you'll fare even worse, and probably shouldn't even bother with this selection until you've read some other history of the era. Start with this Napoleon Book I dowloaded and lsitened to this Napoleon book, and the one by Fischer also available on Audible. I am new to Napoleon, and if you are too, I recommend starting with this book by Johnson first, and the one by Fischer afterwards. Johnson's short book sets the stage for the modern reader and is read is a gripping manner by John Lee. Fischer's book provides sought after detail but loses the novice Napoleon reader because it assumes some familiarity with the outlines of his career. Highly recommended A book full of fresh insights on a well-covered topic. Johnson gives us a critical yet balanced biography of Bonaparte, which avoids the pitfall of getting bogged down with individual battles. Despite the great breadth and thoroughness of this book, the pacing is swift, the style lively and captivating. To top it all off, "Napoleon" is read by John Lee, one of the best narrators on audible.com. Interesting, insightful, well-read. but..... Paul Johnson does a good job in this relatively short book in objectively examining, and demolishing, the shallow cult of Bonaparte. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/American-Legends-The-Life-of-Harriet-Tubman-Audiobook/B00XRKZHE4 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: American Legends: The Life of Harriet Tubman Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Arthur P. Daniels Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 05-18-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Harriet Tubman is one of the most famous women in American history, and from an early age every American learns of her contributions to abolition and the Underground Railroad. The woman who became known as the Moses of her people personally led more than 13 expeditions to free slaves in the South, and she was so integral in helping escaped slaves achieve freedom that her name is practically synonymous with the Underground Railroad today. If anything, the central role she played in the Underground Railroad has become so ingrained among subsequent generations that Tubman's life has been shrouded in legend, and other important aspects have been overlooked. In order to fully appreciate and understand both Harriet Tubman's life and the important role she played in the abolitionist movement, it is necessary to examine the circumstances in which she was raised and what events drove her to the path she chose. Anthropologist Douglas Armstrong notes "[s]o little information about Tubman has been based on fact and so much based on myth and created history" that it has only been recently that historians have "come to the point where we can recognize her true contributions." In fact, Tubman's entire life consisted of struggles and persistence, whether she was fighting on behalf of slaves, the Union army during the Civil War, or women's rights. After managing to escape the severe beatings and humiliation of slavery herself, she put her life on the line over and over again to help others, and she could proudly boast, "I was the conductor of the Underground Railroad for eight years, and I can say what most conductors can't say - I never ran my train off the track and I never lost a passenger." But that was only part of her involvement with abolition; Tubman was well-acquainted with other famous abolitionists of her time, including Frederick Douglass and John Brown, and she threw herself into efforts to further the cause of abolition in various ways. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Charles River Editors) Mon, 18 May 2015 23:32:46 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/American-Legends-The-Life-of-Harriet-Tubman-Audiobook/B00XRKZHE4 thebookvoice.com 01:38:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: American Legends: The Life of Harriet Tubman Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Arthur P. Daniels Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 05-18-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Harriet Tubman is one of the most famous women in American history, and from an early age every American learns of her contributions to abolition and the Underground Railroad. The woman who became known as the Moses of her people personally led more than 13 expeditions to free slaves in the South, and she was so integral in helping escaped slaves achieve freedom that her name is practically synonymous with the Underground Railroad today. If anything, the central role she played in the Underground Railroad has become so ingrained among subsequent generations that Tubman's life has been shrouded in legend, and other important aspects have been overlooked. In order to fully appreciate and understand both Harriet Tubman's life and the important role she played in the abolitionist movement, it is necessary to examine the circumstances in which she was raised and what events drove her to the path she chose. Anthropologist Douglas Armstrong notes "[s]o little information about Tubman has been based on fact and so much based on myth and created history" that it has only been recently that historians have "come to the point where we can recognize her true contributions." In fact, Tubman's entire life consisted of struggles and persistence, whether she was fighting on behalf of slaves, the Union army during the Civil War, or women's rights. After managing to escape the severe beatings and humiliation of slavery herself, she put her life on the line over and over again to help others, and she could proudly boast, "I was the conductor of the Underground Railroad for eight years, and I can say what most conductors can't say - I never ran my train off the track and I never lost a passenger." But that was only part of her involvement with abolition; Tubman was well-acquainted with other famous abolitionists of her time, including Frederick Douglass and John Brown, and she threw herself into efforts to further the cause of abolition in various ways. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: American Legends: The Life of Harriet Tubman Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Arthur P. Daniels Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 05-18-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Harriet Tubman is one of the most famous women in American history, and from an early age every American learns of her contributions to abolition and the Underground Railroad. The woman who became known as the Moses of her people personally led more than 13 expeditions to free slaves in the South, and she was so integral in helping escaped slaves achieve freedom that her name is practically synonymous with the Underground Railroad today. If anything, the central role she played in the Underground Railroad has become so ingrained among subsequent generations that Tubman's life has been shrouded in legend, and other important aspects have been overlooked. In order to fully appreciate and understand both Harriet Tubman's life and the important role she played in the abolitionist movement, it is necessary to examine the circumstances in which she was raised and what events drove her to the path she chose. Anthropologist Douglas Armstrong notes "[s]o little information about Tubman has been based on fact and so much based on myth and created history" that it has only been recently that historians have "come to the point where we can recognize her true contributions." In fact, Tubman's entire life consisted of struggles and persistence, whether she was fighting on behalf of slaves, the Union army during the Civil War, or women's rights. After managing to escape the severe beatings and humiliation of slavery herself, she put her life on the line over and over again to help others, and she could proudly boast, "I was the conductor of the Underground Railroad for eight years, and I can say what most conductors can't say - I never ran my train off the track and I never lost a passenger." But that was only part of her involvement with abolition; Tubman was well-acquainted with other famous abolitionists of her time, including Frederick Douglass and John Brown, and she threw herself into efforts to further the cause of abolition in various ways. Members Reviews: Very informative and concise Having just visited the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Museum this short biography filled in the gaps nicely. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Henry-Clay-Audiobook/B015EPIVQK Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Henry Clay Subtitle: America's Greatest Statesman Author: Harlow Giles Unger Narrator: John Lescault Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 09-29-15 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 51 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: A compelling new biography of America's most powerful speaker of the House, who held the divided nation together for three decades and who was Lincoln's guiding light. In a little-known chapter of early American history, a fearless Kentucky lawyer rids Congress of corruption and violence in an era when congressmen debated with bullets as well as ballots. Harlow Giles Unger reveals how Henry Clay, the youngest congressman ever elected speaker of the House, rewrote congressional rules and established the speaker as the most powerful elected official after the president. During five decades of public service - as congressman, senator, secretary of state, and four-time presidential candidate - Clay produced historic compromises that postponed civil war for 50 years. Lincoln called Clay "the man for whom I fought all my life". An action-packed narrative history, Henry Clay is the story of one of the most courageous congressmen in American history. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Harlow Giles Unger) Tue, 29 Sep 2015 05:53:36 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Henry-Clay-Audiobook/B015EPIVQK thebookvoice.com 08:40:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Henry Clay Subtitle: America's Greatest Statesman Author: Harlow Giles Unger Narrator: John Lescault Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 09-29-15 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 51 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: A compelling new biography of America's most powerful speaker of the House, who held the divided nation together for three decades and who was Lincoln's guiding light. In a little-known chapter of early American history, a fearless Kentucky lawyer rids Congress of corruption and violence in an era when congressmen debated with bullets as well as ballots. Harlow Giles Unger reveals how Henry Clay, the youngest congressman ever elected speaker of the House, rewrote congressional rules and established the speaker as the most powerful elected official after the president. During five decades of public service - as congressman, senator, secretary of state, and four-time presidential candidate - Clay produced historic compromises that postponed civil war for 50 years. Lincoln called Clay "the man for whom I fought all my life". An action-packed narrative history, Henry Clay is the story of one of the most courageous congressmen in American history. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Henry Clay Subtitle: America's Greatest Statesman Author: Harlow Giles Unger Narrator: John Lescault Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 09-29-15 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 51 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: A compelling new biography of America's most powerful speaker of the House, who held the divided nation together for three decades and who was Lincoln's guiding light. In a little-known chapter of early American history, a fearless Kentucky lawyer rids Congress of corruption and violence in an era when congressmen debated with bullets as well as ballots. Harlow Giles Unger reveals how Henry Clay, the youngest congressman ever elected speaker of the House, rewrote congressional rules and established the speaker as the most powerful elected official after the president. During five decades of public service - as congressman, senator, secretary of state, and four-time presidential candidate - Clay produced historic compromises that postponed civil war for 50 years. Lincoln called Clay "the man for whom I fought all my life". An action-packed narrative history, Henry Clay is the story of one of the most courageous congressmen in American history. Members Reviews: Henry Clay - Better to Right than President Book: This is interesting review of person who was integral to the development of the US between the American Revolution and the American Civil War. He was very much a person of the times with the usual vices and prejudices as well as force of mind, principles, intellectual, and courage. The reading provides context to the period and re-enforces the tragic flaw of the US since its founding: the division in the union finding its pinnacle in the institution of slavery. Performance: Very good. No issues. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Presidential-Courage-Audiobook/B002V0JUGW Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Presidential Courage Subtitle: Brave Leaders and How They Changed America 1789-1989 Author: Michael Beschloss Narrator: Michael Beschloss Format: Abridged Length: 6 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 04-23-07 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 82 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: In Presidential Courage you will witness George Washington braving threats of impeachment and assassination to make peace with England; John Adams, incurring his party's "unrelenting hatred" by refusing to fight France and warning, "Great is the guilt of an unnecessary war"; Andrew Jackson, in a death struggle against the corrupt Bank of the United States; Abraham Lincoln, risking his presidency to insist that slaves be freed; and the crushing ordeals faced by Theodore and Franklin Roosevelt, Harry Truman, John F. Kennedy, and Ronald Reagan. As Beschloss shows, none of these presidents was eager to incur ridicule, vilification, or threats of political destruction and even assassination. But in the end, each ultimately proved himself to be, in Andrew Jackson's words, "born for the storm". bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Michael Beschloss) Mon, 23 Apr 2007 01:12:15 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Presidential-Courage-Audiobook/B002V0JUGW thebookvoice.com 06:28:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Presidential Courage Subtitle: Brave Leaders and How They Changed America 1789-1989 Author: Michael Beschloss Narrator: Michael Beschloss Format: Abridged Length: 6 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 04-23-07 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 82 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: In Presidential Courage you will witness George Washington braving threats of impeachment and assassination to make peace with England; John Adams, incurring his party's "unrelenting hatred" by refusing to fight France and warning, "Great is the guilt of an unnecessary war"; Andrew Jackson, in a death struggle against the corrupt Bank of the United States; Abraham Lincoln, risking his presidency to insist that slaves be freed; and the crushing ordeals faced by Theodore and Franklin Roosevelt, Harry Truman, John F. Kennedy, and Ronald Reagan. As Beschloss shows, none of these presidents was eager to incur ridicule, vilification, or threats of political destruction and even assassination. But in the end, each ultimately proved himself to be, in Andrew Jackson's words, "born for the storm". Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Presidential Courage Subtitle: Brave Leaders and How They Changed America 1789-1989 Author: Michael Beschloss Narrator: Michael Beschloss Format: Abridged Length: 6 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 04-23-07 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 82 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: In Presidential Courage you will witness George Washington braving threats of impeachment and assassination to make peace with England; John Adams, incurring his party's "unrelenting hatred" by refusing to fight France and warning, "Great is the guilt of an unnecessary war"; Andrew Jackson, in a death struggle against the corrupt Bank of the United States; Abraham Lincoln, risking his presidency to insist that slaves be freed; and the crushing ordeals faced by Theodore and Franklin Roosevelt, Harry Truman, John F. Kennedy, and Ronald Reagan. As Beschloss shows, none of these presidents was eager to incur ridicule, vilification, or threats of political destruction and even assassination. But in the end, each ultimately proved himself to be, in Andrew Jackson's words, "born for the storm". Members Reviews: Incredibly Relevant to our times! Michael Beschloss examines key, historic moments in the lives of George Washington, John Adams, Andrew Jackson, Abraham Lincoln, TR Roosevelt, FD Roosevelt, H. Truman, JFK, and Ronald Reagan when these men made courageous decisions, in spite of the political or personal risks, that were in the best interest of our country and world. These historic accounts reveal the strong character, and the human side, of these men in the face of the challenges presidents face. Interestingly, the challenges that these men faced, both in the domestic and foreign arenas (including polarized congresses and electorates), seem quite relevant. This book is a must read for politicians, as well as others who are interested in learning about how presidential decisions have influenced the course of American history. My only complaint is that this recording is abridged. Read book first then listened to book Would you consider the audio edition of Presidential Courage to be better than the print version? Liked both print and audio of book. What did you like best about this story? Learning that elected officials can make hard decisions even when it's not politically wise. What about Michael Beschlosss performance did you like? His tone was easy to follow and he unfolded each story well. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? Teddy Roosevelt's presidency was very interesting since he was a Republican with Democratic principles. Any additional comments? Since I was scheduled to lead a bookclub meeting on this book, I read the book first and then listened to the book. The actions taken by the presidents cited in the book provided great bookclub discussion. We also reviewed what other bold moves these same presidents made that were not included in the book and what other presidents during the same 200 years did that were not included. There were several general themes in the examples given in the book with the most obvious being that politics have not changed since Washington's time. Another theme that evolved was that many of the presidents did not necessarily initially support the actions they took but eventually saw that the country would benefit from the unpopular decision. Disappointing The writing is choppy. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Kingfish-Audiobook/B002V1CGL2 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Kingfish Subtitle: The Reign of Huey P. Long Author: Richard D. White Narrator: Patrick Cullen Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 08-01-06 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 76 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: With Kingfish, White has crafted a balanced, lucid, and absolutely spellbinding portrait of the life and times of the most incendiary figure in American politics. Critic Reviews: "LSU professor White's latest is lively and well researched." (Publishers Weekly) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Richard D. White) Tue, 01 Aug 2006 06:10:31 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Kingfish-Audiobook/B002V1CGL2 thebookvoice.com 11:17:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Kingfish Subtitle: The Reign of Huey P. Long Author: Richard D. White Narrator: Patrick Cullen Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 08-01-06 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 76 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: With Kingfish, White has crafted a balanced, lucid, and absolutely spellbinding portrait of the life and times of the most incendiary figure in American politics. Critic Reviews: "LSU professor White's latest is lively and well researched." (Publishers Weekly) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Kingfish Subtitle: The Reign of Huey P. Long Author: Richard D. White Narrator: Patrick Cullen Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 08-01-06 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 76 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: With Kingfish, White has crafted a balanced, lucid, and absolutely spellbinding portrait of the life and times of the most incendiary figure in American politics. Critic Reviews: "LSU professor White's latest is lively and well researched." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Repetitive Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not? I got through it and I learned things, but there was a real dichotomy between the more-or-less dry recitation of facts and perfunctory retellings of anecdotes and the more forceful editorializing. The editorial position doesn't bother me -- I suspect I'd reach the same conclusions -- but it's how he arrived at them (abruptly) rather than what he said. Some of the strongest writing was in those editorial chapters, but it was all overview without giving any *life* to the facts that support it. I recently finished two biographies of John Brown and I feel like I have a better understanding of who he was as a person and what he was like to be around than I do this man who lived so much more recently. It feels like White wrote the summary materials first and then decided to relate the minimal number of facts an anecdotes necessary to support the conclusions. And if that seems like I'm just repeating myself, now you know how it feels to listen to this book. I'm not a stickler for straight chronological narration by any extent, but another thing that annoyed me was White's tendency to silo threads of events. It seems that one of the remarkable things about Huey Long was his ability to handle more than one thing at a time and keep a lot of balls in the air, but that's lost in his telling of the story. Early chapters talk about things that happened much later in life, but when a later chapter deals with the same era it talks about different events and never makes a connection to (if even an acknowledgement of) the other set of events that must have happened around the same time. If you don't know anything about Huey Long (and I didn't know much when I started) this is probably an OK overview. But I'm going to look for something with a little more meat. What does Patrick Cullen bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? He tried to bring some life to some fairly dry stuff. The only thing I'd point out is that the town of Natchitoches, LA is pronounced "NAC-a-towsh" and not the way it was being pronounced in the reading. Did Kingfish inspire you to do anything? I'm going to find another biography of Huey Long Any additional comments? Not a wasted credit by any means. Just wished it had been better. Excellenf follow up to All the King's Men! I listened to this book after All the King's Men by RPW. I wanted to know something about the real model for Willie Stark. I found that truth was stranger than fiction! What an amazing (and dangerous) character. Excellent writing and performance I thought. It can happen here Very well researched book. I recently read Machiavelli's The Prince; Huey Long took Machiavelli's practices to heart. At a time when the rest of the world was falling to absolute rulers, he ran Louisiana as governer with a iron hand, changing laws and raising taxes as it suited him. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Angels-and-Ages-Audiobook/B002V8N4BG Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Angels and Ages Subtitle: A Short Book About Darwin, Lincoln, and Modern Life Author: Adam Gopnik Narrator: Adam Gopnik Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 02-04-09 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 58 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Award-winning journalist Adam Gopnik's unique perspective, combined with previously unexplored stories and figures, reveals two men planted firmly at the roots of modern views and liberal values. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Adam Gopnik) Wed, 04 Feb 2009 18:35:23 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Angels-and-Ages-Audiobook/B002V8N4BG thebookvoice.com 07:21:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Angels and Ages Subtitle: A Short Book About Darwin, Lincoln, and Modern Life Author: Adam Gopnik Narrator: Adam Gopnik Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 02-04-09 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 58 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Award-winning journalist Adam Gopnik's unique perspective, combined with previously unexplored stories and figures, reveals two men planted firmly at the roots of modern views and liberal values. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Angels and Ages Subtitle: A Short Book About Darwin, Lincoln, and Modern Life Author: Adam Gopnik Narrator: Adam Gopnik Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 02-04-09 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 58 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Award-winning journalist Adam Gopnik's unique perspective, combined with previously unexplored stories and figures, reveals two men planted firmly at the roots of modern views and liberal values. Members Reviews: Connecting Darwin and Lincoln Darwin and LIncoln were both born on February 12, 1809. Gopnik takes this historical coincidence as a starting place to explore the lives and ideas of the two men who did more to shape modern society then perhaps any other pair, with one giving us the foundations for representative democracy supported by military power and the other providing a framework to understand the origins of and development of species. We can be Darwinist because we are the beneficiaries of the fruits of a wealthy liberal democracy, one that Lincoln cemented with his refusal to let the American experiment disintegrate through secession. Gopnik is an essayist, not a historian, which if well and good for a short and personal book where the lives and ideas of the Great Men are explored in the context of contemporary ideas and struggles. Gopnik's thesis is that what ties Lincoln and Darwin together is their power over language, Lincoln in his speeches and Darwin in his books. This allows Gopnik to narrow his focus and play to his own strengths as a crafter of phrases. If you read Angels and Ages expecting a biography of Darwin or LIncoln or a social history of their times you will be disappointed. However, if you approach the book as a long thought piece on the literary, scientific and cultural legacy of Lincoln and Darwin then you will spend a few hours delighting in words well strung together recounting some of the the phrases that define (and undergird) our modern world. Much about writing style. This book is not so much a historical account. It compares and contrasts the writing style, logical and rhetorical strategies, and their overall ways of seeing the world. First rate One of our best writers Insightful, I think his work is for the ages, read very well. A tedious read This book might get better but I could not listen longer thatn 40 minutes. The tedious details parsing each word and line of Lincoln's speeches were too much for me even while doing the mundane task of pulling weeds. This felt like a grad student's disertation. Uninteresting and tedious. Dense, brilliant Better to savor the written text, requires review, thought, discussion with friends to be fully understood. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Last-Lion-Audiobook/B002V0K4AI Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Last Lion Subtitle: The Fall and Rise of Ted Kennedy Author: Peter S. Canellos Narrator: Skipp Sudduth Format: Abridged Length: 7 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 02-17-09 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 36 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: As Peter S. Canellos and his team of Boston Globe reporters show, the gregarious, pudgy, and least academically successful of the Kennedy boys has witnessed greater tragedy and suffered greater pressure than any of his siblings. At the age of 36, Ted Kennedy found himself the last brother, the champion of a generation's dreams and ambitions. He would be expected to give the nation the confidence to confront its problems and to build a fairer society at home and abroad. He quickly failed in spectacular fashion. Late one night in the summer of 1969, he left the scene of a fatal automobile accident on Chappaquiddick Island. The death there of a young woman from his brother's campaign would haunt and ultimately doom his presidential ambitions. Political rivals turned his all-too-human failings - drinking, philandering, and divorce - into a condemnation of his liberal politics. But as the presidency eluded his grasp, Kennedy was finally liberated from the expectations of others, free to become his own man. He transformed himself in his later years into a symbol of wisdom and perseverance. He built a deeply loving marriage with his second wife, Victoria Reggie. He embraced his role as the family patriarch. And as his health failed, he anointed the young and ambitious presidential candidate Barack Obama, whom many commentators compared to his brother Jack. The Kennedy brand of liberalism was rediscovered by a new generation of Americans. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Peter S. Canellos) Tue, 17 Feb 2009 15:56:56 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Last-Lion-Audiobook/B002V0K4AI thebookvoice.com 07:17:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Last Lion Subtitle: The Fall and Rise of Ted Kennedy Author: Peter S. Canellos Narrator: Skipp Sudduth Format: Abridged Length: 7 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 02-17-09 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 36 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: As Peter S. Canellos and his team of Boston Globe reporters show, the gregarious, pudgy, and least academically successful of the Kennedy boys has witnessed greater tragedy and suffered greater pressure than any of his siblings. At the age of 36, Ted Kennedy found himself the last brother, the champion of a generation's dreams and ambitions. He would be expected to give the nation the confidence to confront its problems and to build a fairer society at home and abroad. He quickly failed in spectacular fashion. Late one night in the summer of 1969, he left the scene of a fatal automobile accident on Chappaquiddick Island. The death there of a young woman from his brother's campaign would haunt and ultimately doom his presidential ambitions. Political rivals turned his all-too-human failings - drinking, philandering, and divorce - into a condemnation of his liberal politics. But as the presidency eluded his grasp, Kennedy was finally liberated from the expectations of others, free to become his own man. He transformed himself in his later years into a symbol of wisdom and perseverance. He built a deeply loving marriage with his second wife, Victoria Reggie. He embraced his role as the family patriarch. And as his health failed, he anointed the young and ambitious presidential candidate Barack Obama, whom many commentators compared to his brother Jack. The Kennedy brand of liberalism was rediscovered by a new generation of Americans. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Last Lion Subtitle: The Fall and Rise of Ted Kennedy Author: Peter S. Canellos Narrator: Skipp Sudduth Format: Abridged Length: 7 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 02-17-09 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 36 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: As Peter S. Canellos and his team of Boston Globe reporters show, the gregarious, pudgy, and least academically successful of the Kennedy boys has witnessed greater tragedy and suffered greater pressure than any of his siblings. At the age of 36, Ted Kennedy found himself the last brother, the champion of a generation's dreams and ambitions. He would be expected to give the nation the confidence to confront its problems and to build a fairer society at home and abroad. He quickly failed in spectacular fashion. Late one night in the summer of 1969, he left the scene of a fatal automobile accident on Chappaquiddick Island. The death there of a young woman from his brother's campaign would haunt and ultimately doom his presidential ambitions. Political rivals turned his all-too-human failings - drinking, philandering, and divorce - into a condemnation of his liberal politics. But as the presidency eluded his grasp, Kennedy was finally liberated from the expectations of others, free to become his own man. He transformed himself in his later years into a symbol of wisdom and perseverance. He built a deeply loving marriage with his second wife, Victoria Reggie. He embraced his role as the family patriarch. And as his health failed, he anointed the young and ambitious presidential candidate Barack Obama, whom many commentators compared to his brother Jack. The Kennedy brand of liberalism was rediscovered by a new generation of Americans. Members Reviews: Depressing and dry. Couldn't they get someone better to read this? Not an ounce of emotion in this guys voice. He could have been reading his shopping list. The recollection of Chappaquiddick was downright cold and depressing. I gave up on the book right there, the same way most people gave up on Ted. Interesting...I wonder if that was intentional? https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-Red-Prince-Audiobook/B003287ZVO Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Red Prince Subtitle: The Secret Lives of a Habsburg Archduke Author: Timothy Snyder Narrator: Michael Damon Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 12-28-09 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 35 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: From the palaces of the Habsburg Empire to the torture chambers of Stalin's Soviet Union, the extraordinary story of a life suspended between the collapse of the imperial order and the violent emergence of modern Europe. Wilhelm Von Habsburg wore the uniform of the Austrian officer, the court regalia of a Habsburg archduke, the simple suit of a Parisian exile, the collar of the Order of the Golden Fleece, and, every so often, a dress. He could handle a saber, a pistol, a rudder, or a golf club; he handled women by necessity and men for pleasure. He spoke the Italian of his archduchess mother, the German of his archduke father, the English of his British royal friends, the Polish of the country his father wished to rule, and the Ukrainian of the land Wilhelm wished to rule himself. In this exhilarating narrative history, prize-winning historian Timothy D. Snyder offers an indelible portrait of an aristocrat whose life personifies the wrenching upheavals of the first half of the 20th century, as the rule of empire gave way to the new politics of nationalism. Coming of age during the First World War, Wilhelm repudiated his family to fight alongside Ukrainian peasants in hopes that he would become their king. When this dream collapsed, he became, by turns, an ally of German imperialists, a notorious French lover, an angry Austrian monarchist, a calm opponent of Hitler, and a British spy against Stalin. Played out in Europe's glittering capitals and bloody battlefields, in extravagant ski resorts and dank prison cells, The Red Prince captures an extraordinary moment in the history of Europe, in which the old order of the past was giving way to an undefined future - and in which everything, including identity itself, seemed up for grabs. Critic Reviews: "[A]n interesting biography of a man whose colorful life embodied many of the tensions that plagued Europe in the early 20th century." (Publishers Weekly) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Timothy Snyder) Mon, 28 Dec 2009 08:31:51 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-Red-Prince-Audiobook/B003287ZVO thebookvoice.com 11:08:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Red Prince Subtitle: The Secret Lives of a Habsburg Archduke Author: Timothy Snyder Narrator: Michael Damon Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 12-28-09 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 35 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: From the palaces of the Habsburg Empire to the torture chambers of Stalin's Soviet Union, the extraordinary story of a life suspended between the collapse of the imperial order and the violent emergence of modern Europe. Wilhelm Von Habsburg wore the uniform of the Austrian officer, the court regalia of a Habsburg archduke, the simple suit of a Parisian exile, the collar of the Order of the Golden Fleece, and, every so often, a dress. He could handle a saber, a pistol, a rudder, or a golf club; he handled women by necessity and men for pleasure. He spoke the Italian of his archduchess mother, the German of his archduke father, the English of his British royal friends, the Polish of the country his father wished to rule, and the Ukrainian of the land Wilhelm wished to rule himself. In this exhilarating narrative history, prize-winning historian Timothy D. Snyder offers an indelible portrait of an aristocrat whose life personifies the wrenching upheavals of the first half of the 20th century, as the rule of empire gave way to the new politics of nationalism. Coming of age during the First World War, Wilhelm repudiated his family to fight alongside Ukrainian peasants in hopes that he would become their king. When this dream collapsed, he became, by turns, an ally of German imperialists, a notorious French lover, an angry Austrian monarchist, a calm opponent of Hitler, and a British spy against Stalin. Played out in Europe's glittering capitals and bloody battlefields, in extravagant ski resorts and dank prison cells, The Red Prince captures an extraordinary moment in the history of Europe, in which the old order of the past was giving way to an undefined future - and in which everything, including identity itself, seemed up for grabs. Critic Reviews: "[A]n interesting biography of a man whose colorful life embodied many of the tensions that plagued Europe in the early 20th century." (Publishers Weekly) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Red Prince Subtitle: The Secret Lives of a Habsburg Archduke Author: Timothy Snyder Narrator: Michael Damon Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 12-28-09 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 35 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: From the palaces of the Habsburg Empire to the torture chambers of Stalin's Soviet Union, the extraordinary story of a life suspended between the collapse of the imperial order and the violent emergence of modern Europe. Wilhelm Von Habsburg wore the uniform of the Austrian officer, the court regalia of a Habsburg archduke, the simple suit of a Parisian exile, the collar of the Order of the Golden Fleece, and, every so often, a dress. He could handle a saber, a pistol, a rudder, or a golf club; he handled women by necessity and men for pleasure. He spoke the Italian of his archduchess mother, the German of his archduke father, the English of his British royal friends, the Polish of the country his father wished to rule, and the Ukrainian of the land Wilhelm wished to rule himself. In this exhilarating narrative history, prize-winning historian Timothy D. Snyder offers an indelible portrait of an aristocrat whose life personifies the wrenching upheavals of the first half of the 20th century, as the rule of empire gave way to the new politics of nationalism. Coming of age during the First World War, Wilhelm repudiated his family to fight alongside Ukrainian peasants in hopes that he would become their king. When this dream collapsed, he became, by turns, an ally of German imperialists, a notorious French lover, an angry Austrian monarchist, a calm opponent of Hitler, and a British spy against Stalin. Played out in Europe's glittering capitals and bloody battlefields, in extravagant ski resorts and dank prison cells, The Red Prince captures an extraordinary moment in the history of Europe, in which the old order of the past was giving way to an undefined future - and in which everything, including identity itself, seemed up for grabs. Critic Reviews: "[A]n interesting biography of a man whose colorful life embodied many of the tensions that plagued Europe in the early 20th century." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: little known story about Hapsburgs Interesting material, but rendered difficult to listen to because of the strange pronunciation of most names, etc., by the reader. Good book but very poorly read. Illuminating an obscure corner of 20th C. History Great narrative covering a little-known corner of 20th Century European History. The narrator, however, is clearly more at home with French pronunciation than with any of the Slavic languages (a problem, given the subject matter). Most distressing was the insertion of a bogus "l" in "Czech(l)oslovakia." Very Interesting But man, the reader was a y a w n Untold story The story was great, a very untold story of how politics stole a family legacy. narrator needs to learn to pronounce city names good book, author cared too much about good looking men. really interesting view on formation of initial identities https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Nancy-Reagan-Audiobook/B00DYBC9YC Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Nancy Reagan Subtitle: The Unauthorized Biography Author: Kitty Kelley Narrator: Suzanne Toren Format: Unabridged Length: 21 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 07-16-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 39 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: A shocking portrait of the 1980s, of America, and of the woman whose position helped shape the values and policies of the Reagan administration. Through over 1,000 interviews collected during four years of exhaustive research and reporting, Kelley reveals Nancy Reagan as a superb public performer; a vain, materialistic social climber; a bitter foe; and formidable strategist - an American phenomenon. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Kitty Kelley) Tue, 16 Jul 2013 21:42:05 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Nancy-Reagan-Audiobook/B00DYBC9YC thebookvoice.com 21:35:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Nancy Reagan Subtitle: The Unauthorized Biography Author: Kitty Kelley Narrator: Suzanne Toren Format: Unabridged Length: 21 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 07-16-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 39 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: A shocking portrait of the 1980s, of America, and of the woman whose position helped shape the values and policies of the Reagan administration. Through over 1,000 interviews collected during four years of exhaustive research and reporting, Kelley reveals Nancy Reagan as a superb public performer; a vain, materialistic social climber; a bitter foe; and formidable strategist - an American phenomenon. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Nancy Reagan Subtitle: The Unauthorized Biography Author: Kitty Kelley Narrator: Suzanne Toren Format: Unabridged Length: 21 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 07-16-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 39 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: A shocking portrait of the 1980s, of America, and of the woman whose position helped shape the values and policies of the Reagan administration. Through over 1,000 interviews collected during four years of exhaustive research and reporting, Kelley reveals Nancy Reagan as a superb public performer; a vain, materialistic social climber; a bitter foe; and formidable strategist - an American phenomenon. Members Reviews: A look into the character of Nancy Reagan I probably should not have ever read this book. I have known for years that Nancy Reagan was a very hard woman to get along with. But I never realized the extent she would go to to get her way. After reading this book it appears that she is very narcissistic, self centered mean woman. My opinion of President Reagan also was lowered. He appeared to be a man that lived in a fantasy world and did not want anything to shake up his world. He completely let Nancy run his life. Obviously she did not even care that much about her children and treated Michael Reagan horribly. You Won't Be Able to Put it Down! :0) I read this years ago when it first came out and read it again after reading Bill O'Reilly's Killing Reagan. Kitty Kelley had been criticized for this book years ago by Reagan worshippers, but after O'Reilly's book was so well received, you can see she did do her research like a pro! Yes, I voted for him; I was one of the Reagan Democrats who loved this president, but since publication more and more has come out about his administration and Kelley researched it and wrote it first! I coupled it with the audible, wow, that narrator is incredible. Nancy Reagan was a powerful woman. She wasn't the woman BEHIND the president, she WAS the president for several years, and now we know it was all true. After Nancy's death in 2016 we finally heard she made up with biological children Patty and Ron, and I now understand why adopted son (Wyman and Reagan), Michael Reagan, is such a far right columnist; he is still trying to gain acceptance of his step-mother, Nancy Reagan. Breaks your heart as you read about the way these kids were treated. Fantastic book, I highly recommend it. :0) Kitty does it again! This was a great read: full of detail and gossip. It's especially interesting to read this book now after all the "did Reagan have Alzheimers in the White House" controversy from a few years ago. If you believe Kitty Kelley, and I tend to ... If you believe Kitty Kelley, and I tend to, you will have your socks blown off on the real Nancy Reagan as it compares to her autobiography! She is not what she wants you to believe in her autob! She turns out to be a petty, promiscuous (for her own gain) and a very nasty and mean woman! Unbelievable some of the things that are presented here. Great read! This is a fascinating book! I could not put it down once I started it! https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Young-Thurgood-Audiobook/B00BJRDBUO Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Young Thurgood Subtitle: The Making of a Supreme Court Justice Author: Larry Gibson Narrator: Vince Bailey Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 02-28-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: The only biography of Thurgood Marshall to be endorsed by Marshall's immediate family Thurgood Marshall was the most important American lawyer of the 20th century. He transformed the nation's legal landscape by challenging the racial segregation that had relegated millions to second-class citizenship. He won 29 of 33 cases before the United States Supreme Court, was a federal appeals court judge, served as the US solicitor general, and, for 24 years, sat on the Supreme Court. Marshall is best known for achievements after he relocated to New York in 1936 to work for the NAACP. But Marshall's personality, attitudes, priorities, and work habits had crystallized during earlier years in Maryland. Young Thurgood: The Making of a Supreme Court Justice is the first close examination of the formative period in Marshall's life. As author Larry S. Gibson shows, Thurgood Marshall was a fascinating man of contrasts. He fought for racial justice without becoming a racist. Simultaneously idealistic and pragmatic, Marshall was a passionate advocate, yet he maintained friendly relationships with his opponents. Young Thurgood reveals how Marshall's distinctive traits were molded by events, people, and circumstances early in his life. Professor Gibson presents fresh information about Marshall's family, youth, and education. Gibson describes Marshall's key mentors, the special impact of his high school and college competitive debating, his struggles to establish a law practice during the Great Depression, and his first civil rights cases. The author sheds new light on the NAACP and its first lawsuits in the campaign that led to the 1954 Brown v. Board of Education school desegregation decision. He also corrects some of the often-repeated stories about Marshall that are inaccurate. The only biography of Thurgood Marshall to be endorsed by Marshall's immediate family, Young Thurgood is an exhaustively researched and engagingly written work that everyone interested in law, civil rights, American history, and biography will want to listen to. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Larry Gibson) Thu, 28 Feb 2013 02:21:59 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Young-Thurgood-Audiobook/B00BJRDBUO thebookvoice.com 10:18:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Young Thurgood Subtitle: The Making of a Supreme Court Justice Author: Larry Gibson Narrator: Vince Bailey Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 02-28-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: The only biography of Thurgood Marshall to be endorsed by Marshall's immediate family Thurgood Marshall was the most important American lawyer of the 20th century. He transformed the nation's legal landscape by challenging the racial segregation that had relegated millions to second-class citizenship. He won 29 of 33 cases before the United States Supreme Court, was a federal appeals court judge, served as the US solicitor general, and, for 24 years, sat on the Supreme Court. Marshall is best known for achievements after he relocated to New York in 1936 to work for the NAACP. But Marshall's personality, attitudes, priorities, and work habits had crystallized during earlier years in Maryland. Young Thurgood: The Making of a Supreme Court Justice is the first close examination of the formative period in Marshall's life. As author Larry S. Gibson shows, Thurgood Marshall was a fascinating man of contrasts. He fought for racial justice without becoming a racist. Simultaneously idealistic and pragmatic, Marshall was a passionate advocate, yet he maintained friendly relationships with his opponents. Young Thurgood reveals how Marshall's distinctive traits were molded by events, people, and circumstances early in his life. Professor Gibson presents fresh information about Marshall's family, youth, and education. Gibson describes Marshall's key mentors, the special impact of his high school and college competitive debating, his struggles to establish a law practice during the Great Depression, and his first civil rights cases. The author sheds new light on the NAACP and its first lawsuits in the campaign that led to the 1954 Brown v. Board of Education school desegregation decision. He also corrects some of the often-repeated stories about Marshall that are inaccurate. The only biography of Thurgood Marshall to be endorsed by Marshall's immediate family, Young Thurgood is an exhaustively researched and engagingly written work that everyone interested in law, civil rights, American history, and biography will want to listen to. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Young Thurgood Subtitle: The Making of a Supreme Court Justice Author: Larry Gibson Narrator: Vince Bailey Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 02-28-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: The only biography of Thurgood Marshall to be endorsed by Marshall's immediate family Thurgood Marshall was the most important American lawyer of the 20th century. He transformed the nation's legal landscape by challenging the racial segregation that had relegated millions to second-class citizenship. He won 29 of 33 cases before the United States Supreme Court, was a federal appeals court judge, served as the US solicitor general, and, for 24 years, sat on the Supreme Court. Marshall is best known for achievements after he relocated to New York in 1936 to work for the NAACP. But Marshall's personality, attitudes, priorities, and work habits had crystallized during earlier years in Maryland. Young Thurgood: The Making of a Supreme Court Justice is the first close examination of the formative period in Marshall's life. As author Larry S. Gibson shows, Thurgood Marshall was a fascinating man of contrasts. He fought for racial justice without becoming a racist. Simultaneously idealistic and pragmatic, Marshall was a passionate advocate, yet he maintained friendly relationships with his opponents. Young Thurgood reveals how Marshall's distinctive traits were molded by events, people, and circumstances early in his life. Professor Gibson presents fresh information about Marshall's family, youth, and education. Gibson describes Marshall's key mentors, the special impact of his high school and college competitive debating, his struggles to establish a law practice during the Great Depression, and his first civil rights cases. The author sheds new light on the NAACP and its first lawsuits in the campaign that led to the 1954 Brown v. Board of Education school desegregation decision. He also corrects some of the often-repeated stories about Marshall that are inaccurate. The only biography of Thurgood Marshall to be endorsed by Marshall's immediate family, Young Thurgood is an exhaustively researched and engagingly written work that everyone interested in law, civil rights, American history, and biography will want to listen to. Members Reviews: An engaging Biography University of Maryland law professor Larry S. Gibson highlights the formative years of the African-American civil rights attorney and Supreme Court Justice, Thurgood Marshall (1908-1993). Professor Gibson was the first African-American law professor at the University of Virginia in 1972. Most of the biographers of Marshall covered Marshalls professional life. Gibson, by contrast, focused solely on the first thirty years of Thurgood life. Gibson traces Marshalls family background and academic path, and goes into detail of his early professional life. Marshall faced segregated schools, bars on admittance to professional schools, low pay for blacks and justice system that provided little justice for blacks. Marshall came from a family of high achievers and of unusual names. His uncle Fearless Williams was personal assistant to the president of the B&O Railroad. His grandfathers Isaiah Olive Branch Williams and Thorney Good Marshall were successful Baltimore grocers. His Mothers father was born free in rural Maryland joined the Union Navy and served on Union vessels during the Civil War. His paternal grandfather had been a slave, a Union volunteer and a Buffalo soldier. Thorney changed his name to Thoroughgood when he joined the Union Army. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Benjamin-Franklin-Audiobook/B0045DW4TI Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Benjamin Franklin Author: Edmund S. Morgan Narrator: Rick Adamson Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 10-01-10 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 17 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Benjamin Franklin is perhaps the most remarkable figure in American history: the greatest statesman of his age, he played a pivotal role in the formation of the American republic. He was also a pioneering scientist, a best-selling author, the country's first postmaster general, a printer, a bon vivant, a diplomat, a ladies' man, and a moralist - and the most prominent celebrity of the 18th century. Franklin was, however, a man of vast contradictions, as Edmund Morgan demonstrates in this brilliant biography. A reluctant revolutionary, Franklin had desperately wished to preserve the British Empire, and he mourned the break, even as he led the fight for American independence. Despite his passion for sciences, Franklin viewed his groundbreaking experiments as secondary to his civic duties. And although he helped to draft both the Declaration of Independence and the American Constitution, he had personally hoped that the new American government would take a different shape. Unraveling the enigma of Franklin's character, Morgan shows that he was the rare individual who constantly placed the public interest before his own desires. Written by one of our greatest historians, Benjamin Franklin offers a provocative portrait of America's most extraordinary patriot. The book is published by Yale University Press. Critic Reviews: "Superb... The best short biography of Franklin ever written... [A] concise and beautifully written portrait of an American hero." (Gordon Wood, New York Review of Books) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Edmund S. Morgan) Fri, 01 Oct 2010 20:45:60 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Benjamin-Franklin-Audiobook/B0045DW4TI thebookvoice.com 09:12:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Benjamin Franklin Author: Edmund S. Morgan Narrator: Rick Adamson Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 10-01-10 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 17 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Benjamin Franklin is perhaps the most remarkable figure in American history: the greatest statesman of his age, he played a pivotal role in the formation of the American republic. He was also a pioneering scientist, a best-selling author, the country's first postmaster general, a printer, a bon vivant, a diplomat, a ladies' man, and a moralist - and the most prominent celebrity of the 18th century. Franklin was, however, a man of vast contradictions, as Edmund Morgan demonstrates in this brilliant biography. A reluctant revolutionary, Franklin had desperately wished to preserve the British Empire, and he mourned the break, even as he led the fight for American independence. Despite his passion for sciences, Franklin viewed his groundbreaking experiments as secondary to his civic duties. And although he helped to draft both the Declaration of Independence and the American Constitution, he had personally hoped that the new American government would take a different shape. Unraveling the enigma of Franklin's character, Morgan shows that he was the rare individual who constantly placed the public interest before his own desires. Written by one of our greatest historians, Benjamin Franklin offers a provocative portrait of America's most extraordinary patriot. The book is published by Yale University Press. Critic Reviews: "Superb... The best short biography of Franklin ever written... [A] concise and beautifully written portrait of an American hero." (Gordon Wood, New York Review of Books) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Benjamin Franklin Author: Edmund S. Morgan Narrator: Rick Adamson Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 10-01-10 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 17 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Benjamin Franklin is perhaps the most remarkable figure in American history: the greatest statesman of his age, he played a pivotal role in the formation of the American republic. He was also a pioneering scientist, a best-selling author, the country's first postmaster general, a printer, a bon vivant, a diplomat, a ladies' man, and a moralist - and the most prominent celebrity of the 18th century. Franklin was, however, a man of vast contradictions, as Edmund Morgan demonstrates in this brilliant biography. A reluctant revolutionary, Franklin had desperately wished to preserve the British Empire, and he mourned the break, even as he led the fight for American independence. Despite his passion for sciences, Franklin viewed his groundbreaking experiments as secondary to his civic duties. And although he helped to draft both the Declaration of Independence and the American Constitution, he had personally hoped that the new American government would take a different shape. Unraveling the enigma of Franklin's character, Morgan shows that he was the rare individual who constantly placed the public interest before his own desires. Written by one of our greatest historians, Benjamin Franklin offers a provocative portrait of America's most extraordinary patriot. The book is published by Yale University Press. Critic Reviews: "Superb... The best short biography of Franklin ever written... [A] concise and beautifully written portrait of an American hero." (Gordon Wood, New York Review of Books) Members Reviews: Took a while to get into, but it was worth it. Would you consider the audio edition of Benjamin Franklin to be better than the print version? No. The narration was clear and well done though a bit dry and monotone. I fell asleep several times while I was listening. I'm not sure if narrators are aloud to act out parts when a person is actually speaking, but I'd personally enjoy it. What other book might you compare Benjamin Franklin to and why? Have already read Isaacson, Brands (currently) and Kidd. I like Brands prose the most but this book had lots of information and points of view not covered in other books, so I liked it very much. What do you think the narrator could have done better? The narration was clear and well done though a bit dry and monotone. I fell asleep several times while I was listening. I'm not sure if narrators are aloud to act out parts when a person is actually speaking, but I'd personally enjoy it. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Over 9 hours? I don't think so. I tried for 1 to 2 hour sittings at a time. Not a biography What disappointed you about Benjamin Franklin? The central problem is that this book is not the story of Benjamin Franklin - it is the story of American independence, told locally from the perspective of Benjamin Franklin. This is made worse by a tedious attitude of adulation and sycophancy. As this book tells it, the protagonist is surrounded bumbling people who love him and fools who oppose him. The ultimate portrayal is paper-thin and reveals little of Benjamin Franklin's character, personality or virtues. Disappointing. What was one of the most memorable moments of Benjamin Franklin? The early chapters describing his youth provided most insight into his character. The rest of it is just sycophantic adulation. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Being-Oscar-Audiobook/B00HX1X7YA Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Being Oscar Subtitle: From Mob Lawyer to Mayor of Las Vegas Author: George Anastasia, Oscar Goodman Narrator: Oscar Goodman Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 02-04-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 70 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: In Being Oscar, one of America's most celebrated criminal defense attorneys recounts the stories and cases of his epic life. The Mafia's go-to defender, he has tried an estimated 300 criminal cases, and won most of them. Goodman's roster of clients reads like a history of organized crime: Meyer Lansky, Nicky Scarfo, and "Lefty" Rosenthal, as well as Mike Tyson and boxing promoter Don King, along with a midget, a dentist, and a federal judge. After 35 years as a defender, Goodman ran for mayor of Las Vegas, and America's greatest Mob lawyer became the mayor of its sexiest city. He was so popular his image appeared on the $5, $25, and $100 chips. While mayor of Vegas, Goodman starred on the big screen in Rush Hour 2 and on TV in CSI. He is as large a character in the history of organized crime as any of his clients and as legendary a figure in the history of Las Vegas as the entrepreneurs (his friends and clients) who built the city. This is his astonishing story - the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (George Anastasia) Tue, 04 Feb 2014 01:12:11 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Being-Oscar-Audiobook/B00HX1X7YA thebookvoice.com 07:36:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Being Oscar Subtitle: From Mob Lawyer to Mayor of Las Vegas Author: George Anastasia, Oscar Goodman Narrator: Oscar Goodman Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 02-04-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 70 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: In Being Oscar, one of America's most celebrated criminal defense attorneys recounts the stories and cases of his epic life. The Mafia's go-to defender, he has tried an estimated 300 criminal cases, and won most of them. Goodman's roster of clients reads like a history of organized crime: Meyer Lansky, Nicky Scarfo, and "Lefty" Rosenthal, as well as Mike Tyson and boxing promoter Don King, along with a midget, a dentist, and a federal judge. After 35 years as a defender, Goodman ran for mayor of Las Vegas, and America's greatest Mob lawyer became the mayor of its sexiest city. He was so popular his image appeared on the $5, $25, and $100 chips. While mayor of Vegas, Goodman starred on the big screen in Rush Hour 2 and on TV in CSI. He is as large a character in the history of organized crime as any of his clients and as legendary a figure in the history of Las Vegas as the entrepreneurs (his friends and clients) who built the city. This is his astonishing story - the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Being Oscar Subtitle: From Mob Lawyer to Mayor of Las Vegas Author: George Anastasia, Oscar Goodman Narrator: Oscar Goodman Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 02-04-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 70 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: In Being Oscar, one of America's most celebrated criminal defense attorneys recounts the stories and cases of his epic life. The Mafia's go-to defender, he has tried an estimated 300 criminal cases, and won most of them. Goodman's roster of clients reads like a history of organized crime: Meyer Lansky, Nicky Scarfo, and "Lefty" Rosenthal, as well as Mike Tyson and boxing promoter Don King, along with a midget, a dentist, and a federal judge. After 35 years as a defender, Goodman ran for mayor of Las Vegas, and America's greatest Mob lawyer became the mayor of its sexiest city. He was so popular his image appeared on the $5, $25, and $100 chips. While mayor of Vegas, Goodman starred on the big screen in Rush Hour 2 and on TV in CSI. He is as large a character in the history of organized crime as any of his clients and as legendary a figure in the history of Las Vegas as the entrepreneurs (his friends and clients) who built the city. This is his astonishing story - the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. Members Reviews: Not as good as I expected This book is moderately interesting, but I got bored with it and returned it. After a while all the stories pretty much sounded the same, and his voice isn't the easiest to listen to after a while. Somewhat interesting bio; lousy performance How did the narrator detract from the book? Goodman's narration was like that of a kid reading aloud from an assigned book in English class. Phrasing and emphasis were largely random. great story it always fascinates me hearing the stories of mob lawyers. these are amazingly talented guys. an inspiration to young lawyers like me Oscar is my hero I am native to LV and I remember Oscar as the 2nd best mayor in LV history. (1st being Carolyn). this book is true to the attitude of Vegas and so is Oscar. I would recommend this to anyone who wants some insight into why many of us say that mob-run Vegas was safer and better than government run Vegas. of you're. a local you'll be surprised by how much Oscar really did for LV but o can assure you no one else has done so much. Found Stories to be good... Reader, not so good What did you love best about Being Oscar? All the stories and interaction he had with most of the mob individuals. What other book might you compare Being Oscar to and why? None come to mind at this time... What do you think the narrator could have done better? Had someone else read the book. His stories are interesting but his reading takes away from the story some. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? No, listen to while driving back and forth to work https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Hannibals-Oath-Audiobook/B0763TD4CH Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hannibal's Oath Subtitle: The Life and Wars of Rome's Greatest Enemy Author: John Prevas Narrator: Brad Raymond Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 10-03-17 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: According to the ancient sources, Hannibal was nine years old when his father led him to the temple at Carthage and dipped the young boy's hands in the blood of the sacrificial victim. Before those gods, Hannibal swore an oath of eternal hatred toward Rome. Few images in history have managed to capture and hold the popular imagination quite like that of Hannibal, the fearless North African, perched on a monstrous elephant, leading his mercenaries over the Alps and then, against all odds, descending the ice-covered peaks to challenge Rome in her own backyard for mastery of the ancient world. It was a bold move, and it established Hannibal as one of history's greatest commanders. But this same brilliant tactician is also one of history's most tragic figures; fate condemned him to win his battles but not his war against Rome. An internationally recognized expert on Hannibal for nearly 30 years, historian John Prevas has visited every Hannibal-related site and mountain pass, from Tunisia to Italy, Spain to Turkey, seeking evidence to dispel the myths surrounding Hannibal's character and his wars. Hannibal's Oath is an easily listenable yet comprehensive biography of this iconic military leader - an epic account of a monumental and tragic life. Editorial Reviews: "Here, at last, is a biography worthy of one of history's most fascinating figures, whose crossing of the Alps with elephants to take on the mighty Roman Empire has captured imaginations for more than two thousand years. Written with a verve Hannibal would have admired, John Prevas's absorbing masterpiece will grip you from beginning to end." (Steve Forbes, best-selling author and editor in chief of Forbes magazine) Critic Reviews: "Fascinating, authoritative, and an absolute joy to read, Hannibal's Oath is the definitive account of one of history's most enigmatic and important figures. A must for every lover of history, adventure, and unparalleled intrigue. No one brings history to life like John Prevas!" (Brad Thor, number one New York Times best-selling author of Use of Force) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (John Prevas) Tue, 03 Oct 2017 14:26:42 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Hannibals-Oath-Audiobook/B0763TD4CH thebookvoice.com 10:11:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hannibal's Oath Subtitle: The Life and Wars of Rome's Greatest Enemy Author: John Prevas Narrator: Brad Raymond Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 10-03-17 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: According to the ancient sources, Hannibal was nine years old when his father led him to the temple at Carthage and dipped the young boy's hands in the blood of the sacrificial victim. Before those gods, Hannibal swore an oath of eternal hatred toward Rome. Few images in history have managed to capture and hold the popular imagination quite like that of Hannibal, the fearless North African, perched on a monstrous elephant, leading his mercenaries over the Alps and then, against all odds, descending the ice-covered peaks to challenge Rome in her own backyard for mastery of the ancient world. It was a bold move, and it established Hannibal as one of history's greatest commanders. But this same brilliant tactician is also one of history's most tragic figures; fate condemned him to win his battles but not his war against Rome. An internationally recognized expert on Hannibal for nearly 30 years, historian John Prevas has visited every Hannibal-related site and mountain pass, from Tunisia to Italy, Spain to Turkey, seeking evidence to dispel the myths surrounding Hannibal's character and his wars. Hannibal's Oath is an easily listenable yet comprehensive biography of this iconic military leader - an epic account of a monumental and tragic life. Editorial Reviews: "Here, at last, is a biography worthy of one of history's most fascinating figures, whose crossing of the Alps with elephants to take on the mighty Roman Empire has captured imaginations for more than two thousand years. Written with a verve Hannibal would have admired, John Prevas's absorbing masterpiece will grip you from beginning to end." (Steve Forbes, best-selling author and editor in chief of Forbes magazine) Critic Reviews: "Fascinating, authoritative, and an absolute joy to read, Hannibal's Oath is the definitive account of one of history's most enigmatic and important figures. A must for every lover of history, adventure, and unparalleled intrigue. No one brings history to life like John Prevas!" (Brad Thor, number one New York Times best-selling author of Use of Force) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hannibal's Oath Subtitle: The Life and Wars of Rome's Greatest Enemy Author: John Prevas Narrator: Brad Raymond Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 10-03-17 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: According to the ancient sources, Hannibal was nine years old when his father led him to the temple at Carthage and dipped the young boy's hands in the blood of the sacrificial victim. Before those gods, Hannibal swore an oath of eternal hatred toward Rome. Few images in history have managed to capture and hold the popular imagination quite like that of Hannibal, the fearless North African, perched on a monstrous elephant, leading his mercenaries over the Alps and then, against all odds, descending the ice-covered peaks to challenge Rome in her own backyard for mastery of the ancient world. It was a bold move, and it established Hannibal as one of history's greatest commanders. But this same brilliant tactician is also one of history's most tragic figures; fate condemned him to win his battles but not his war against Rome. An internationally recognized expert on Hannibal for nearly 30 years, historian John Prevas has visited every Hannibal-related site and mountain pass, from Tunisia to Italy, Spain to Turkey, seeking evidence to dispel the myths surrounding Hannibal's character and his wars. Hannibal's Oath is an easily listenable yet comprehensive biography of this iconic military leader - an epic account of a monumental and tragic life. Editorial Reviews: "Here, at last, is a biography worthy of one of history's most fascinating figures, whose crossing of the Alps with elephants to take on the mighty Roman Empire has captured imaginations for more than two thousand years. Written with a verve Hannibal would have admired, John Prevas's absorbing masterpiece will grip you from beginning to end." (Steve Forbes, best-selling author and editor in chief of Forbes magazine) Critic Reviews: "Fascinating, authoritative, and an absolute joy to read, Hannibal's Oath is the definitive account of one of history's most enigmatic and important figures. A must for every lover of history, adventure, and unparalleled intrigue. No one brings history to life like John Prevas!" (Brad Thor, number one New York Times best-selling author of Use of Force) Members Reviews: Appealing to both the casual reader and confirmed ancient history buff I received an ARC of this book from Netgalley for free in exchange for an honest review. Hannibal's Oath is a well researched, very accessible biography of one of the most famous military leaders in western history. John Prevas has woven a strong narrative that doesn't waver from chapter to chapter. I particularly like that he is very clear about the suppositions he makes and the potential problems with ancient source material. His endnotes are well written and clarify information exceptionally well. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Elizabeth-I-Audiobook/B01LX6PFI0 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Elizabeth I Subtitle: Legendary Queen of England Author: Michael W. Simmons Narrator: Alan Munro Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 09-16-16 Publisher: Make Profits Easy LLC Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: When Elizabeth I took the throne of England in 1559, hardly anyone knew what to make of her. Born the heir to the throne, she was declared a bastard when she was three years old, after her mother was executed for treason, witchcraft, and incest. During the reign of her sister, Mary I, she was a prisoner in the Tower of London, where she was expected to die. But when she became Queen, at the age of 25, she swiftly stunned the royal court by stepping into the seat of power with grace, intelligence, and an air of majesty that maddened and enchanted the men around her. For 44 years, Elizabeth I guided England through religious upheavals and plots to overthrow the government. Courted by all the most powerful princes in Europe, she baffled her advisors by refusing to marry any of them. And when England stood under threat of invasion by the most powerful nation in Europe, Elizabeth's navy destroyed the Spanish Armada so decisively that it was seen as an act of God. In this book, you will discover why no English monarch has ever been more famous, more successful, or more deeply loved by her people. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Michael W. Simmons) Fri, 16 Sep 2016 13:57:27 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Elizabeth-I-Audiobook/B01LX6PFI0 thebookvoice.com 04:21:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Elizabeth I Subtitle: Legendary Queen of England Author: Michael W. Simmons Narrator: Alan Munro Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 09-16-16 Publisher: Make Profits Easy LLC Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: When Elizabeth I took the throne of England in 1559, hardly anyone knew what to make of her. Born the heir to the throne, she was declared a bastard when she was three years old, after her mother was executed for treason, witchcraft, and incest. During the reign of her sister, Mary I, she was a prisoner in the Tower of London, where she was expected to die. But when she became Queen, at the age of 25, she swiftly stunned the royal court by stepping into the seat of power with grace, intelligence, and an air of majesty that maddened and enchanted the men around her. For 44 years, Elizabeth I guided England through religious upheavals and plots to overthrow the government. Courted by all the most powerful princes in Europe, she baffled her advisors by refusing to marry any of them. And when England stood under threat of invasion by the most powerful nation in Europe, Elizabeth's navy destroyed the Spanish Armada so decisively that it was seen as an act of God. In this book, you will discover why no English monarch has ever been more famous, more successful, or more deeply loved by her people. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Elizabeth I Subtitle: Legendary Queen of England Author: Michael W. Simmons Narrator: Alan Munro Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 09-16-16 Publisher: Make Profits Easy LLC Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: When Elizabeth I took the throne of England in 1559, hardly anyone knew what to make of her. Born the heir to the throne, she was declared a bastard when she was three years old, after her mother was executed for treason, witchcraft, and incest. During the reign of her sister, Mary I, she was a prisoner in the Tower of London, where she was expected to die. But when she became Queen, at the age of 25, she swiftly stunned the royal court by stepping into the seat of power with grace, intelligence, and an air of majesty that maddened and enchanted the men around her. For 44 years, Elizabeth I guided England through religious upheavals and plots to overthrow the government. Courted by all the most powerful princes in Europe, she baffled her advisors by refusing to marry any of them. And when England stood under threat of invasion by the most powerful nation in Europe, Elizabeth's navy destroyed the Spanish Armada so decisively that it was seen as an act of God. In this book, you will discover why no English monarch has ever been more famous, more successful, or more deeply loved by her people. Members Reviews: "Elizabeth I;" Excellent Starting Point to Learn of England's Rise to Power After Spain Discovered the New World Quick Overview For people interested in European History, especially that of England coming of age, so to speak, during the 16th century, Elizabeth I: Legendary Queen of England should prove of invaluable assistance. The book is short enough to be read in just a day or two. Yet, it is comprehensive in detail such that one can gain a good insight into the era that proved to be fundamental in Englandâs rise to power. I do caution readers, however, that it the writing is a bit dry and, hence, tends to get bogged down, from time to time. Of course, such can be said of many books of history. For a little more detail as to the merits of this biography, please read onâ Length: Print, 103 pages. Q - Target Audience/Genre and is it marketed as Nonfiction or Fiction: A â Historians, especially readers interested in the early days of Englandâs rise to power as a protestant nation. Q - How was this book obtained? A â Bought on Amazon. Q - Are there a lot of typos/misspellings, grammatical errors or other editing failures? A â No. Q - Is this a fast, easy read or is it more of a leisure read? A â Despite its brevity, this is more of a leisure read. Q - What sort of language does this writer use to amplify the points made? A â Plain English. No foul language whatsoever. Q â What age group is this suitable for? A â Young Adult and older. If this were a film it would be rated G. Q - My biggest pleasure or disappointment? A â Since I am interested in Europe during the period following discovery of the New World, I found this to be a valuable addition to my library. To give a feel for the editing, and the style and flow of this work, I am posting a brief excerpt below. Excerpt The Death of Amy Dudley ââWilliam Cecil, Elizabethâs closest advisor, was instrumental in arranging a settlement with the Scottish that protected Englandâs northernmost border, but when he returned home expecting congratulation, he found the queen curiously indifferent to his success. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Mary-Queen-of-Scots-White-Queen-Red-Queen-Audiobook/B078MR6T3H Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Mary, Queen of Scots: White Queen, Red Queen Author: Michael W. Simmons Narrator: Alan Munro Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 12-27-17 Publisher: Make Profits Easy LLC Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Mary Stuart became the Queen of Scots when she was only a week old. While she was still a baby, Henry VIII burned and pillaged the Scottish countryside to force her betrothal to his son Edward. The skillful politicking of her mother, Marie de Guise, resulted in Marys betrothal to the son of the French king when Mary was five years old. She was sent to France to be educated as a French princess. There, "the little Queen" was adored and admired. But when her husband died a year after succeeding to his fathers throne, Mary surrendered to duty and left her beloved France behind to return to the homeland she barely remembered, and be Queen of the Scots in deed as well as in name. Six years, two disastrous marriages, two sordid murders, and one abduction later, Mary Stuart went from being an adored and popular young queen to being the most hated woman in Scotland. Taken captive by her own lords and nobles, she was forced to abdicate the throne. A daring escape in the middle of the night led to a heroic last stand against her enemies. In the end, however, the last queen of Scotland was forced to take refuge with the most dangerous woman in Britain: Elizabeth I. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Michael W. Simmons) Wed, 27 Dec 2017 22:16:20 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Mary-Queen-of-Scots-White-Queen-Red-Queen-Audiobook/B078MR6T3H thebookvoice.com 04:10:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Mary, Queen of Scots: White Queen, Red Queen Author: Michael W. Simmons Narrator: Alan Munro Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 12-27-17 Publisher: Make Profits Easy LLC Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Mary Stuart became the Queen of Scots when she was only a week old. While she was still a baby, Henry VIII burned and pillaged the Scottish countryside to force her betrothal to his son Edward. The skillful politicking of her mother, Marie de Guise, resulted in Marys betrothal to the son of the French king when Mary was five years old. She was sent to France to be educated as a French princess. There, "the little Queen" was adored and admired. But when her husband died a year after succeeding to his fathers throne, Mary surrendered to duty and left her beloved France behind to return to the homeland she barely remembered, and be Queen of the Scots in deed as well as in name. Six years, two disastrous marriages, two sordid murders, and one abduction later, Mary Stuart went from being an adored and popular young queen to being the most hated woman in Scotland. Taken captive by her own lords and nobles, she was forced to abdicate the throne. A daring escape in the middle of the night led to a heroic last stand against her enemies. In the end, however, the last queen of Scotland was forced to take refuge with the most dangerous woman in Britain: Elizabeth I. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Mary, Queen of Scots: White Queen, Red Queen Author: Michael W. Simmons Narrator: Alan Munro Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 12-27-17 Publisher: Make Profits Easy LLC Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Mary Stuart became the Queen of Scots when she was only a week old. While she was still a baby, Henry VIII burned and pillaged the Scottish countryside to force her betrothal to his son Edward. The skillful politicking of her mother, Marie de Guise, resulted in Marys betrothal to the son of the French king when Mary was five years old. She was sent to France to be educated as a French princess. There, "the little Queen" was adored and admired. But when her husband died a year after succeeding to his fathers throne, Mary surrendered to duty and left her beloved France behind to return to the homeland she barely remembered, and be Queen of the Scots in deed as well as in name. Six years, two disastrous marriages, two sordid murders, and one abduction later, Mary Stuart went from being an adored and popular young queen to being the most hated woman in Scotland. Taken captive by her own lords and nobles, she was forced to abdicate the throne. A daring escape in the middle of the night led to a heroic last stand against her enemies. In the end, however, the last queen of Scotland was forced to take refuge with the most dangerous woman in Britain: Elizabeth I. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Leon-Trotsky-Audiobook/B0788D5YQF Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Leon Trotsky Subtitle: A Life From Beginning to End Author: Hourly History Narrator: Matt Haynes Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 12-13-17 Publisher: Hourly History Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: The man that history came to know by the name of Trotsky has the well-established legacy of being one of the most mysterious of all the cast and characters involved with the Russian Revolution. If the Russian Revolution was a Shakespearean tragedy, Trotsky would undoubtedly be cast into the role of an Othello or King Lear type figure who means well but seems to hamstring himself with his never-ending ideological speculation and theorizing. In many ways, Trotsky could be said to be a brilliant thinker that was miscast in the wrong role. Almost seeming to refute Plato's idea of the philosopher king, Trotsky appeared to be just a little bit too introspective for his own good. While the likes of Joseph Stalin were taking action and seizing the reins from Lenin, Trotsky seemed to be lost in his thought. This book takes a look at the great mind that the Russian Revolution forgot, Leon Trotsky. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Hourly History) Wed, 13 Dec 2017 19:09:12 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Leon-Trotsky-Audiobook/B0788D5YQF thebookvoice.com 01:05:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Leon Trotsky Subtitle: A Life From Beginning to End Author: Hourly History Narrator: Matt Haynes Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 12-13-17 Publisher: Hourly History Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: The man that history came to know by the name of Trotsky has the well-established legacy of being one of the most mysterious of all the cast and characters involved with the Russian Revolution. If the Russian Revolution was a Shakespearean tragedy, Trotsky would undoubtedly be cast into the role of an Othello or King Lear type figure who means well but seems to hamstring himself with his never-ending ideological speculation and theorizing. In many ways, Trotsky could be said to be a brilliant thinker that was miscast in the wrong role. Almost seeming to refute Plato's idea of the philosopher king, Trotsky appeared to be just a little bit too introspective for his own good. While the likes of Joseph Stalin were taking action and seizing the reins from Lenin, Trotsky seemed to be lost in his thought. This book takes a look at the great mind that the Russian Revolution forgot, Leon Trotsky. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Leon Trotsky Subtitle: A Life From Beginning to End Author: Hourly History Narrator: Matt Haynes Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 12-13-17 Publisher: Hourly History Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: The man that history came to know by the name of Trotsky has the well-established legacy of being one of the most mysterious of all the cast and characters involved with the Russian Revolution. If the Russian Revolution was a Shakespearean tragedy, Trotsky would undoubtedly be cast into the role of an Othello or King Lear type figure who means well but seems to hamstring himself with his never-ending ideological speculation and theorizing. In many ways, Trotsky could be said to be a brilliant thinker that was miscast in the wrong role. Almost seeming to refute Plato's idea of the philosopher king, Trotsky appeared to be just a little bit too introspective for his own good. While the likes of Joseph Stalin were taking action and seizing the reins from Lenin, Trotsky seemed to be lost in his thought. This book takes a look at the great mind that the Russian Revolution forgot, Leon Trotsky. Members Reviews: Good, and could be better A good summary of Trotsky's and the revolution's history. Here and there though, it is a bit too simplistic, and could use higher level of historical narrative. Good book & an easy read! Good book, and easy to follow. I learned a lot about the man. An idealist who was outmaneuvered by a realist I enjoyed reading about Leon Trotsky: A Life From Beginning to End. Leon Trotsky was a very interesting and complex person. He believed in a communist utopia that was somewhat different from Vladimir Lenin and quite different from Joseph Stalin in that he believed that the peasants should be the leaders of the revolution instead of the revolution being led from the top. His life was quite complicated in that he had two wives, several affairs, and was constantly in prison for expressing his political views. He effectively led the armies and the civil war that followed the communist takeover of Russia. He was very much an idealist and was a persuasive speaker. Starlin outmaneuvered him for power and exiled him. Trotsky believes that his form of communism could have been spread through India to Europe and the world. I wonder if itâs possible to have the utopia he was talking about without the massive bloodshed. This book provides a concise and brief introduction to his life. I am interested in reading other books about this man and also to read some of the books he wrote. A Life Spent in Exile More than a mere biographical sketch, but considerably less than what one could call an in-depth biography, this short work was just what I wanted. I finished the entire book on a bus ride to downtown and back. And I feel as though I have a much better understanding of who Trotsky really was. Mind you, the book cites no references and has no bibliography. For me that was not an issue, but for others it might be. I tend (naively, I admit) to trust authors to have done their research and to present the facts accurately. In any case, this work was a pleasure to read and easy to comprehend. I have only one complaint. I wanted to know what testimony Trotsky's assassin eventually gave. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/American-Lion-Audiobook/B002V0PW14 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: American Lion Subtitle: A Biography of President Andrew Jackson Author: Jon Meacham Narrator: John H. Mayer Format: Abridged Length: 10 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 11-11-08 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 164 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Beloved and hated, venerated and reviled, Andrew Jackson was an orphan who fought his way to the pinnacle of power, bending the nation to his will in the cause of democracy. Jackson's election in 1828 ushered in a new and lasting era in which the people, not distant elites, were the guiding force in American politics. Democracy made its stand in the Jackson years, and he gave voice to the hopes and the fears of a restless, changing nation facing challenging times at home and threats abroad. One of our most significant yet dimly recalled presidents, Jackson was a battle-hardened warrior, the founder of the Democratic Party, and the architect of the presidency as we know it. His story is one of violence, sex, courage, and tragedy. With his powerful persona, his evident bravery, and his mystical connection to the people, Jackson moved the White House from the periphery of government to the center of national action, articulating a vision of change that challenged entrenched interests to heed the popular will or face his formidable wrath. The greatest of the presidents who have followed Jackson in the White House have found inspiration in his example, and virtue in his vision. Jackson was the most contradictory of men. The architect of the removal of Indians from their native lands, he was warmly sentimental and risked everything to give more power to ordinary citizens. He was, in short, a lot like his country: alternately kind and vicious, brilliant and blind; and a man who fought a lifelong war to keep the republic safe, no matter what it took. Jon Meacham, in American Lion, has delivered the definitive human portrait of a pivotal president who forever changed the American presidency and America itself. Critic Reviews: A master storyteller, Meacham interweaves the lives of Jackson and the members of his inner circle to create a highly original book." (Doris Kearns Goodwin) "American Lion is a spellbinding, brilliant and irresistible journey into the heart of Andrew Jackson and his unforgettable circle of friends and enemies." (Michael Beschloss) "What passes for political drama today pales in the reading of Jon Meacham's vividly told story of our seventh president....Reading "American Lion" one is no longer able to look on the gaunt, craggy face on the $20 bill without hearing the tumult of America in the making." (Tina Brown) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jon Meacham) Tue, 11 Nov 2008 08:36:39 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/American-Lion-Audiobook/B002V0PW14 thebookvoice.com 10:13:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: American Lion Subtitle: A Biography of President Andrew Jackson Author: Jon Meacham Narrator: John H. Mayer Format: Abridged Length: 10 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 11-11-08 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 164 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Beloved and hated, venerated and reviled, Andrew Jackson was an orphan who fought his way to the pinnacle of power, bending the nation to his will in the cause of democracy. Jackson's election in 1828 ushered in a new and lasting era in which the people, not distant elites, were the guiding force in American politics. Democracy made its stand in the Jackson years, and he gave voice to the hopes and the fears of a restless, changing nation facing challenging times at home and threats abroad. One of our most significant yet dimly recalled presidents, Jackson was a battle-hardened warrior, the founder of the Democratic Party, and the architect of the presidency as we know it. His story is one of violence, sex, courage, and tragedy. With his powerful persona, his evident bravery, and his mystical connection to the people, Jackson moved the White House from the periphery of government to the center of national action, articulating a vision of change that challenged entrenched interests to heed the popular will or face his formidable wrath. The greatest of the presidents who have followed Jackson in the White House have found inspiration in his example, and virtue in his vision. Jackson was the most contradictory of men. The architect of the removal of Indians from their native lands, he was warmly sentimental and risked everything to give more power to ordinary citizens. He was, in short, a lot like his country: alternately kind and vicious, brilliant and blind; and a man who fought a lifelong war to keep the republic safe, no matter what it took. Jon Meacham, in American Lion, has delivered the definitive human portrait of a pivotal president who forever changed the American presidency and America itself. Critic Reviews: A master storyteller, Meacham interweaves the lives of Jackson and the members of his inner circle to create a highly original book." (Doris Kearns Goodwin) "American Lion is a spellbinding, brilliant and irresistible journey into the heart of Andrew Jackson and his unforgettable circle of friends and enemies." (Michael Beschloss) "What passes for political drama today pales in the reading of Jon Meacham's vividly told story of our seventh president....Reading "American Lion" one is no longer able to look on the gaunt, craggy face on the $20 bill without hearing the tumult of America in the making." (Tina Brown) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: American Lion Subtitle: A Biography of President Andrew Jackson Author: Jon Meacham Narrator: John H. Mayer Format: Abridged Length: 10 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 11-11-08 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 164 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Beloved and hated, venerated and reviled, Andrew Jackson was an orphan who fought his way to the pinnacle of power, bending the nation to his will in the cause of democracy. Jackson's election in 1828 ushered in a new and lasting era in which the people, not distant elites, were the guiding force in American politics. Democracy made its stand in the Jackson years, and he gave voice to the hopes and the fears of a restless, changing nation facing challenging times at home and threats abroad. One of our most significant yet dimly recalled presidents, Jackson was a battle-hardened warrior, the founder of the Democratic Party, and the architect of the presidency as we know it. His story is one of violence, sex, courage, and tragedy. With his powerful persona, his evident bravery, and his mystical connection to the people, Jackson moved the White House from the periphery of government to the center of national action, articulating a vision of change that challenged entrenched interests to heed the popular will or face his formidable wrath. The greatest of the presidents who have followed Jackson in the White House have found inspiration in his example, and virtue in his vision. Jackson was the most contradictory of men. The architect of the removal of Indians from their native lands, he was warmly sentimental and risked everything to give more power to ordinary citizens. He was, in short, a lot like his country: alternately kind and vicious, brilliant and blind; and a man who fought a lifelong war to keep the republic safe, no matter what it took. Jon Meacham, in American Lion, has delivered the definitive human portrait of a pivotal president who forever changed the American presidency and America itself. Critic Reviews: A master storyteller, Meacham interweaves the lives of Jackson and the members of his inner circle to create a highly original book." (Doris Kearns Goodwin) "American Lion is a spellbinding, brilliant and irresistible journey into the heart of Andrew Jackson and his unforgettable circle of friends and enemies." (Michael Beschloss) "What passes for political drama today pales in the reading of Jon Meacham's vividly told story of our seventh president....Reading "American Lion" one is no longer able to look on the gaunt, craggy face on the $20 bill without hearing the tumult of America in the making." (Tina Brown) Members Reviews: Couldn't handle the melodrama or the narrator Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not? no - abridgement was choppy and made it difficult to pause restart. Would you be willing to try another book from Jon Meacham? Why or why not? I'll give him one more shot but if that style is also melodramatic in presentation, it will be my last attempt with a Meacham book. Would you be willing to try another one of John H. Mayers performances? Never. His mimicry was embarrassing. He performed. He didn't read. Was American Lion worth the listening time? No - I'll reserve my comments on the book itself once I've completed the printed version disappointing I think the only other biography I've read with higher praise for its main character is the New Testament. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Forgetting-to-Be-Afraid-Audiobook/B00M7G9Q8C Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Forgetting to Be Afraid Subtitle: A Memoir Author: Wendy Davis Narrator: Hillary Huber Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 09-09-14 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 39 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Wendy Davis has had her share of tough fights. Raised by a single mother with a ninth-grade education, Davis began working after school at age fourteen to contribute to the family finances. By the time she was nineteen, she was living in a trailer park with a baby daughter and holding down two jobs. But rather than succumb to the cycle of poverty that threatened to overwhelm her, Davis managed to attend community college and Texas Christian University, graduate from Harvard Law School, and go on to serve nine years on the Fort Worth City Council. She set her sights on the Texas state senateand in 2008 defeated a longtime GOP incumbent in a race widely considered one of the biggest recent upsets in Texas politics. But it wasnt until June 2013 that the rest of America was acquainted with the spirited Texas state senator. Davis became an overnight political sensation and a hero to womens rights supporters across the country when she single-handedly filibustered Governor Rick Perrys sweeping bill that aimed to close all but five abortion clinics in her state. During her historic nearly thirteen hours on the floor of the state legislature, Davis wasnt allowed to eat, drink, sit, use the bathroom, speak off topic, or lean against any furniture. When it was over, President Obama tweeted support to his millions of Twitter followers, and Wendy Daviswith her pink sneakerswas suddenly a household name. She is now the first Democrat to make a serious run for governor of Texas in two decades, and her personal story is a testament to the enduring power of the American dream and an inspiration to countless women looking for a way out of desperate circumstances. Told in her own refreshingly forthright voice, Forgetting to be Afraid is the exhilarating and deeply moving story behind one of the nations brightest young political stars. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Wendy Davis) Tue, 09 Sep 2014 14:02:58 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Forgetting-to-Be-Afraid-Audiobook/B00M7G9Q8C thebookvoice.com 10:33:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Forgetting to Be Afraid Subtitle: A Memoir Author: Wendy Davis Narrator: Hillary Huber Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 09-09-14 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 39 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Wendy Davis has had her share of tough fights. Raised by a single mother with a ninth-grade education, Davis began working after school at age fourteen to contribute to the family finances. By the time she was nineteen, she was living in a trailer park with a baby daughter and holding down two jobs. But rather than succumb to the cycle of poverty that threatened to overwhelm her, Davis managed to attend community college and Texas Christian University, graduate from Harvard Law School, and go on to serve nine years on the Fort Worth City Council. She set her sights on the Texas state senateand in 2008 defeated a longtime GOP incumbent in a race widely considered one of the biggest recent upsets in Texas politics. But it wasnt until June 2013 that the rest of America was acquainted with the spirited Texas state senator. Davis became an overnight political sensation and a hero to womens rights supporters across the country when she single-handedly filibustered Governor Rick Perrys sweeping bill that aimed to close all but five abortion clinics in her state. During her historic nearly thirteen hours on the floor of the state legislature, Davis wasnt allowed to eat, drink, sit, use the bathroom, speak off topic, or lean against any furniture. When it was over, President Obama tweeted support to his millions of Twitter followers, and Wendy Daviswith her pink sneakerswas suddenly a household name. She is now the first Democrat to make a serious run for governor of Texas in two decades, and her personal story is a testament to the enduring power of the American dream and an inspiration to countless women looking for a way out of desperate circumstances. Told in her own refreshingly forthright voice, Forgetting to be Afraid is the exhilarating and deeply moving story behind one of the nations brightest young political stars. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Forgetting to Be Afraid Subtitle: A Memoir Author: Wendy Davis Narrator: Hillary Huber Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 09-09-14 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 39 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Wendy Davis has had her share of tough fights. Raised by a single mother with a ninth-grade education, Davis began working after school at age fourteen to contribute to the family finances. By the time she was nineteen, she was living in a trailer park with a baby daughter and holding down two jobs. But rather than succumb to the cycle of poverty that threatened to overwhelm her, Davis managed to attend community college and Texas Christian University, graduate from Harvard Law School, and go on to serve nine years on the Fort Worth City Council. She set her sights on the Texas state senateand in 2008 defeated a longtime GOP incumbent in a race widely considered one of the biggest recent upsets in Texas politics. But it wasnt until June 2013 that the rest of America was acquainted with the spirited Texas state senator. Davis became an overnight political sensation and a hero to womens rights supporters across the country when she single-handedly filibustered Governor Rick Perrys sweeping bill that aimed to close all but five abortion clinics in her state. During her historic nearly thirteen hours on the floor of the state legislature, Davis wasnt allowed to eat, drink, sit, use the bathroom, speak off topic, or lean against any furniture. When it was over, President Obama tweeted support to his millions of Twitter followers, and Wendy Daviswith her pink sneakerswas suddenly a household name. She is now the first Democrat to make a serious run for governor of Texas in two decades, and her personal story is a testament to the enduring power of the American dream and an inspiration to countless women looking for a way out of desperate circumstances. Told in her own refreshingly forthright voice, Forgetting to be Afraid is the exhilarating and deeply moving story behind one of the nations brightest young political stars. Members Reviews: Texas, oh Texas. How to express what this book means to me, to my loved ones, to my Texas? If you think you know the whole story, I promise you, you don't. If you are a woman or love a woman, or have a sister or daughter or mother, you need to read this book. Read it to gain understanding of what happens to women because they are women. Read it for inspiration on education. Read it for a very interesting civics/ government lesson. Read it for the inside story on the dramatic filibuster last year. It will sadden you, inspire you, and fill you with hope. It might even make you mad enough to stand up and do something. There are not many Wendy Davises out there. I don't think I could have done what she did. And I worry for my daughter's generation as they face no choices in Texas (unless the USSCT intervenes). Most women, especially now in battleground Texas, will not be able to rise above and gain education rather than sink in the hopelessness of poverty like modern day Fantines. Stay with me for a minute as I go to that place that ties us all up - with good reason - but I have a different point. Did you know that as of this month there are less than 8 open abortion clinics in the state of Texas? And that we lawyers are already hearing of girls - who can afford it - going to Oklahoma? Texas is about to have a baby boom. We have balanced our budget by: cutting funding to education, to women's clinics and needs, and to the poor. We have refused the federal government's Medicaid plan. And we have closed down abortion clinics. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Adolf-Hitler-A-Life-From-Beginning-to-End-Audiobook/B077GDPCB5 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Adolf Hitler: A Life From Beginning to End Author: Hourly History Narrator: Stephen Paul Aulridge Jr Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 11-15-17 Publisher: Hourly History Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: The most notorious man in history, Adolf Hitler, is best known for having perpetrated crimes against humanity over the six-year course of World War II. His brutal extermination policies are responsible for the deaths of close to 30 million people he considered inferior, and added to that, the military casualties suffered by all parties, yields a grand total of approximately 60 million people dead by the end of the war. That number equates to 3% of the world's population at the time. But, who was this man? What made him into the monster he became? Can his childhood explain the formation of such a brutal dictator? Inside you will hear about: This audiobook tells the story of the man behind the monster in concise yet thorough detail. Hitler's childhood, his early life and dreams of becoming an artist, his military career in World War I, his subsequent rise to power as the leader of the Nazi Party, and his rule during the war are presented in succinct, compelling detail packed with historical information that makes for an entertaining and informative read. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Hourly History) Wed, 15 Nov 2017 17:06:31 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Adolf-Hitler-A-Life-From-Beginning-to-End-Audiobook/B077GDPCB5 thebookvoice.com 01:17:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Adolf Hitler: A Life From Beginning to End Author: Hourly History Narrator: Stephen Paul Aulridge Jr Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 11-15-17 Publisher: Hourly History Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: The most notorious man in history, Adolf Hitler, is best known for having perpetrated crimes against humanity over the six-year course of World War II. His brutal extermination policies are responsible for the deaths of close to 30 million people he considered inferior, and added to that, the military casualties suffered by all parties, yields a grand total of approximately 60 million people dead by the end of the war. That number equates to 3% of the world's population at the time. But, who was this man? What made him into the monster he became? Can his childhood explain the formation of such a brutal dictator? Inside you will hear about: This audiobook tells the story of the man behind the monster in concise yet thorough detail. Hitler's childhood, his early life and dreams of becoming an artist, his military career in World War I, his subsequent rise to power as the leader of the Nazi Party, and his rule during the war are presented in succinct, compelling detail packed with historical information that makes for an entertaining and informative read. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Adolf Hitler: A Life From Beginning to End Author: Hourly History Narrator: Stephen Paul Aulridge Jr Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 11-15-17 Publisher: Hourly History Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: The most notorious man in history, Adolf Hitler, is best known for having perpetrated crimes against humanity over the six-year course of World War II. His brutal extermination policies are responsible for the deaths of close to 30 million people he considered inferior, and added to that, the military casualties suffered by all parties, yields a grand total of approximately 60 million people dead by the end of the war. That number equates to 3% of the world's population at the time. But, who was this man? What made him into the monster he became? Can his childhood explain the formation of such a brutal dictator? Inside you will hear about: This audiobook tells the story of the man behind the monster in concise yet thorough detail. Hitler's childhood, his early life and dreams of becoming an artist, his military career in World War I, his subsequent rise to power as the leader of the Nazi Party, and his rule during the war are presented in succinct, compelling detail packed with historical information that makes for an entertaining and informative read. Members Reviews: Good Description on Hitler's Rise to Power Is it possible to detail the life story of a person the author calls ââthe most notorious person in the history of the world,â and squeeze all that information into a book that the average reader can finish in about an hour? Hourly History proves that it can be accomplished. This short book touches on all the major points of Adolf Hitlerâs life, beginning with his youth in Austria and his days as a young man in Vienna. There is adequate time spent on his meteoric rise through the political ranks, including how Hitler consolidated his power once he became a national figure. I found the Conclusion chapter to be insightful and helpful to the reader in understanding the full impact of Hitlerâs policies during the time he controlled the German government (including the military). Admittedly, there are many items that are left out of a book this size (personally, I would have liked to see more pages dedicated to World War II), but the author accomplishes the goal of giving readers a good overview of the chosen subject. Four stars. An Excellent Read!!! Why read about Adolf Hitler? My reason other than an abiding interest in history is that Hitler proves that monsters do exist, but sadly, they arenât as obvious as how they are depicted in horror movies. It is important to know where and when the next Hitler like leader is appearing! This book was an excellent read. The author uses a fact based, neutral tone to tell Hitler's story. The neutral approach permits the reader to learn the facts about Hitler's early days, rise to power, establishing and maintaining his power over the populace, war yrars, defeats, crimes, death, all of it, without getting lost or driven away by the man's terrible crimes against mankind. I recommend this book to everyone. Tragic Tale This was a well written brief account of the life of Adolf Hitler. I'm disheartened to learn that such a horrible monster had a fairly normal childhood. I had wrongly believed that monsters are created by mistreatment, abuse or horrific trauma; however, Hitler appears to have been loved and cared for. What drives a person to such heinous acts? The man behind the halo cause! This was a truly enjoyable read. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Interventions-Audiobook/B00936P20K Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Interventions Subtitle: A Life in War and Peace Author: Kofi Annan, Nader Mousavizadeh Narrator: Dominic Hoffman Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 09-04-12 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 37 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: A candid memoir of global statecraft during one of the most consequential eras of recent history. Interventions is the inside story of a world at the brink. After 40 years of service in the United Nations, former Secretary-General Kofi Annan shares his unique perspective on the terrorist attacks of September 11; the American invasions of Iraq and Afghanistan; the wars among Israel, Hezbollah, and Lebanon; the humanitarian tragedies of Somalia, Rwanda, and Bosnia; and the geopolitical transformations following the Cold War. With eloquence and unprecedented candor, Annan finally reveals his unique role and unparalleled perspective on decades of global politics. The first sub-Saharan African national to hold the position of secretary-general, Annan has led an incredible life, an amazing story in its own right. Annans idealism and personal politics were forged in the Ghana independence movements of his adolescence, when all of Africa seemed to be waking from centuries of imperial slumber. Schooled in Minnesota, Massachusetts, and Europe, Annan ultimately joined the United Nations in Geneva as the lowest level civil servant in the still-young organization. Yet Annan rose rapidly through the ranks, and by the end of the Cold War he was prominently placed in the rapidly changing department of peacekeeping. As Annan shows the successes of the United Nations around the world, he also reveals the organizations missed opportunities and ongoing challenges - thwarted actions in the Rwandan genocide, continuing violence between Israelis and Palestinians, the endurance of endemic poverty, and much else. Yet Annans great strength in this book is his ability to embed these tragedies within the context of global politics; demonstrating how, time and again, the nations of the world have retreated from the UNs radical mandate. Ultimately, Annan shows readers a world in which solutions are always available, in which all we lack is the will and courage to see them through. A personal biography of global statecraft, Annans Interventions is as much a memoir as it is a guide to world order - past, present, and future. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Kofi Annan) Tue, 04 Sep 2012 17:30:48 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Interventions-Audiobook/B00936P20K thebookvoice.com 14:25:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Interventions Subtitle: A Life in War and Peace Author: Kofi Annan, Nader Mousavizadeh Narrator: Dominic Hoffman Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 09-04-12 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 37 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: A candid memoir of global statecraft during one of the most consequential eras of recent history. Interventions is the inside story of a world at the brink. After 40 years of service in the United Nations, former Secretary-General Kofi Annan shares his unique perspective on the terrorist attacks of September 11; the American invasions of Iraq and Afghanistan; the wars among Israel, Hezbollah, and Lebanon; the humanitarian tragedies of Somalia, Rwanda, and Bosnia; and the geopolitical transformations following the Cold War. With eloquence and unprecedented candor, Annan finally reveals his unique role and unparalleled perspective on decades of global politics. The first sub-Saharan African national to hold the position of secretary-general, Annan has led an incredible life, an amazing story in its own right. Annans idealism and personal politics were forged in the Ghana independence movements of his adolescence, when all of Africa seemed to be waking from centuries of imperial slumber. Schooled in Minnesota, Massachusetts, and Europe, Annan ultimately joined the United Nations in Geneva as the lowest level civil servant in the still-young organization. Yet Annan rose rapidly through the ranks, and by the end of the Cold War he was prominently placed in the rapidly changing department of peacekeeping. As Annan shows the successes of the United Nations around the world, he also reveals the organizations missed opportunities and ongoing challenges - thwarted actions in the Rwandan genocide, continuing violence between Israelis and Palestinians, the endurance of endemic poverty, and much else. Yet Annans great strength in this book is his ability to embed these tragedies within the context of global politics; demonstrating how, time and again, the nations of the world have retreated from the UNs radical mandate. Ultimately, Annan shows readers a world in which solutions are always available, in which all we lack is the will and courage to see them through. A personal biography of global statecraft, Annans Interventions is as much a memoir as it is a guide to world order - past, present, and future. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Interventions Subtitle: A Life in War and Peace Author: Kofi Annan, Nader Mousavizadeh Narrator: Dominic Hoffman Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 09-04-12 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 37 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: A candid memoir of global statecraft during one of the most consequential eras of recent history. Interventions is the inside story of a world at the brink. After 40 years of service in the United Nations, former Secretary-General Kofi Annan shares his unique perspective on the terrorist attacks of September 11; the American invasions of Iraq and Afghanistan; the wars among Israel, Hezbollah, and Lebanon; the humanitarian tragedies of Somalia, Rwanda, and Bosnia; and the geopolitical transformations following the Cold War. With eloquence and unprecedented candor, Annan finally reveals his unique role and unparalleled perspective on decades of global politics. The first sub-Saharan African national to hold the position of secretary-general, Annan has led an incredible life, an amazing story in its own right. Annans idealism and personal politics were forged in the Ghana independence movements of his adolescence, when all of Africa seemed to be waking from centuries of imperial slumber. Schooled in Minnesota, Massachusetts, and Europe, Annan ultimately joined the United Nations in Geneva as the lowest level civil servant in the still-young organization. Yet Annan rose rapidly through the ranks, and by the end of the Cold War he was prominently placed in the rapidly changing department of peacekeeping. As Annan shows the successes of the United Nations around the world, he also reveals the organizations missed opportunities and ongoing challenges - thwarted actions in the Rwandan genocide, continuing violence between Israelis and Palestinians, the endurance of endemic poverty, and much else. Yet Annans great strength in this book is his ability to embed these tragedies within the context of global politics; demonstrating how, time and again, the nations of the world have retreated from the UNs radical mandate. Ultimately, Annan shows readers a world in which solutions are always available, in which all we lack is the will and courage to see them through. A personal biography of global statecraft, Annans Interventions is as much a memoir as it is a guide to world order - past, present, and future. Members Reviews: Highly Insightful! I enjoyed Kofi Annan's recounts to the outermost. It felt like being taken on a journey through his years as UN-Secreatary General. The book is very well narrated! Great work Kofi, no doubt you secured your seat in history. Enjoy the rest of your life. wishing you all the best Narrator blew it. How did the narrator detract from the book? Way too monotone. Whoever read it is NOT interested in what Annan had to say. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Where-White-Men-Fear-to-Tread-Audiobook/B01MRT23UY Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Where White Men Fear to Tread Subtitle: The Autobiography of Russell Means Author: Russell Means Narrator: Russell Means, Marvin Wolf Format: Abridged Length: 5 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 12-05-16 Publisher: Phoenix Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Russell Means was the most controversial Native American leader of the 20th century. Where White Men Fear to Tread is the well-detailed, firsthand story of Russell Means' life - a life in which he did everything possible to dramatize and justify the Native American aim of self-determination. He stormed Mount Rushmore, seized Plymouth Rock, ran for president in 1988, and, most notoriously, led a 71-day takeover of Wounded Knee, South Dakota, in 1973. This visionary autobiography by one of America's most magnetic personalities will fascinate, educate, and inspire. It has been said that knowledge of Means' story is essential for any clear understanding of American Indians during the last half of the 20th century. Critic Reviews: "Means' inspirational portrayal of the American Indians' spiritual beliefs, convictions and myths is mesmerizing." (AudioFile Magazine) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Russell Means) Mon, 05 Dec 2016 09:32:51 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Where-White-Men-Fear-to-Tread-Audiobook/B01MRT23UY thebookvoice.com 05:54:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Where White Men Fear to Tread Subtitle: The Autobiography of Russell Means Author: Russell Means Narrator: Russell Means, Marvin Wolf Format: Abridged Length: 5 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 12-05-16 Publisher: Phoenix Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Russell Means was the most controversial Native American leader of the 20th century. Where White Men Fear to Tread is the well-detailed, firsthand story of Russell Means' life - a life in which he did everything possible to dramatize and justify the Native American aim of self-determination. He stormed Mount Rushmore, seized Plymouth Rock, ran for president in 1988, and, most notoriously, led a 71-day takeover of Wounded Knee, South Dakota, in 1973. This visionary autobiography by one of America's most magnetic personalities will fascinate, educate, and inspire. It has been said that knowledge of Means' story is essential for any clear understanding of American Indians during the last half of the 20th century. Critic Reviews: "Means' inspirational portrayal of the American Indians' spiritual beliefs, convictions and myths is mesmerizing." (AudioFile Magazine) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Where White Men Fear to Tread Subtitle: The Autobiography of Russell Means Author: Russell Means Narrator: Russell Means, Marvin Wolf Format: Abridged Length: 5 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 12-05-16 Publisher: Phoenix Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Russell Means was the most controversial Native American leader of the 20th century. Where White Men Fear to Tread is the well-detailed, firsthand story of Russell Means' life - a life in which he did everything possible to dramatize and justify the Native American aim of self-determination. He stormed Mount Rushmore, seized Plymouth Rock, ran for president in 1988, and, most notoriously, led a 71-day takeover of Wounded Knee, South Dakota, in 1973. This visionary autobiography by one of America's most magnetic personalities will fascinate, educate, and inspire. It has been said that knowledge of Means' story is essential for any clear understanding of American Indians during the last half of the 20th century. Critic Reviews: "Means' inspirational portrayal of the American Indians' spiritual beliefs, convictions and myths is mesmerizing." (AudioFile Magazine) Members Reviews: Your Good Friend Russell reads his own book and tells his life story with an honesty that attracts you to his story. As the book continues you feel like you just met someone who would one day be your good friend. He will always be remembered as a real man, who gave hope to many. Awesome! It was so amazing to hear his book in his own words. Rip Russell Means! https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Theodore-Roosevelt-Audiobook/B002V0RHIK Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Theodore Roosevelt Subtitle: A Strenuous Life Author: Kathleen Dalton Narrator: Suzanne Toren Format: Unabridged Length: 27 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 04-15-05 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 119 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Esteemed Harvard University historian and Associate Fellow Kathleen Dalton has been studying Theodore Roosevelt since 1975. This authoritative work, incorporating the latest scholarship, paints a compelling portrait of the president in all his robust glory. Transforming from his early days as a sickly and fearful boy to his adulthood as an adventurous and perpetually active man, Roosevelt sought to engage life at its utmost. As president, he was popular and renowned as a man of the people; the fascinating story of the progression of his political outlook is charted in this rewarding book. ©2002 Kathleen Dalton; (P)2005 Recorded Books, LLC Critic Reviews: "Dalton admirably captured the vitality, insatiable curiosity, and passion that made Roosevelt such a compelling figure, both for his contemporaries and for historians." (Booklist) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Kathleen Dalton) Fri, 15 Apr 2005 14:56:22 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Theodore-Roosevelt-Audiobook/B002V0RHIK thebookvoice.com 27:13:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Theodore Roosevelt Subtitle: A Strenuous Life Author: Kathleen Dalton Narrator: Suzanne Toren Format: Unabridged Length: 27 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 04-15-05 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 119 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Esteemed Harvard University historian and Associate Fellow Kathleen Dalton has been studying Theodore Roosevelt since 1975. This authoritative work, incorporating the latest scholarship, paints a compelling portrait of the president in all his robust glory. Transforming from his early days as a sickly and fearful boy to his adulthood as an adventurous and perpetually active man, Roosevelt sought to engage life at its utmost. As president, he was popular and renowned as a man of the people; the fascinating story of the progression of his political outlook is charted in this rewarding book. ©2002 Kathleen Dalton; (P)2005 Recorded Books, LLC Critic Reviews: "Dalton admirably captured the vitality, insatiable curiosity, and passion that made Roosevelt such a compelling figure, both for his contemporaries and for historians." (Booklist) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Theodore Roosevelt Subtitle: A Strenuous Life Author: Kathleen Dalton Narrator: Suzanne Toren Format: Unabridged Length: 27 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 04-15-05 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 119 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Esteemed Harvard University historian and Associate Fellow Kathleen Dalton has been studying Theodore Roosevelt since 1975. This authoritative work, incorporating the latest scholarship, paints a compelling portrait of the president in all his robust glory. Transforming from his early days as a sickly and fearful boy to his adulthood as an adventurous and perpetually active man, Roosevelt sought to engage life at its utmost. As president, he was popular and renowned as a man of the people; the fascinating story of the progression of his political outlook is charted in this rewarding book. ©2002 Kathleen Dalton; (P)2005 Recorded Books, LLC Critic Reviews: "Dalton admirably captured the vitality, insatiable curiosity, and passion that made Roosevelt such a compelling figure, both for his contemporaries and for historians." (Booklist) Members Reviews: Informative, entertaining and well read I was hesitant of getting such a long audiobook. With the exception of the first 3 or so hours, which discusses TR's childhood with unnecessary detail, the book is extraordinary. Covering his personal and professional life, his internal contradiction, and his bigger than life persona. I am amazed that after 20+ hours I do not dread listening to the reader, she is very good. If you are interested in learning about arguably the most interesting president of the USA, I would think this book is as good as any and it is very pleasently read. Beating Teddy with his Big Stick This psychological biography is so fraught with unsubstantiated speculation and mischaracterization that I had to give up before the end of his second presidential term. The author consistently analyzes Roosevelt's actions and intentions without regard to their historical context. I am no Roosevelt scholar, but I have read several other biographies and Dalton is so transparent in her determination to judge TR by current standards rather than by those of his own time that it renders her commentary incredible. Excellent Biography I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys biography. I was constantly entertained and learned more than a bit of history. The author emphasized Roosevelt the man (his ideas and family life) rather than trying to detail every moment of this public life. TR Superbly written and outstanding narration, probably my favorite audiobook yet. This biography was comprehensive but without the insignificant details that I think detract from many biographies. It really brought the character and life of Roosevelt to life and I learned a lot from it. Scholarly read I would recommend to anyone interested in the life of TR, history between the civil war and WWI, or the Roosevelt family. I think it a little dry for a casual read. There is little of the TR humor and the shear drama is understated. Well researched and scholarly. I thought it a well balanced presentation. Suzanne Toren does a wonderful job narrating. I have to say that this one begs for a male voice. I know the author is a woman; TR was an ardent supporter of suffrage, just saying. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-Nine-Audiobook/B002V5CN7A Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Nine Subtitle: Inside the Secret World of the Supreme Court Author: Jeffrey Toobin Narrator: Jeffrey Toobin Format: Abridged Length: 6 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 08-23-07 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 106 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Based on exclusive interviews with justices themselves, The Nine tells the story of the Court through personalities, from Anthony Kennedy's overwhelming sense of self-importance to Clarence Thomas' well-tended grievances against his critics to David Souter's odd 19th-century lifestyle. There is also, for the first time, the full behind-the-scenes story of Bush v. Gore: and Sandra Day O'Connor's fateful breach with George W. Bush, the president she helped place in office. The Nine is the book bestselling author Jeffrey Toobin was born to write. A CNN senior legal analyst and New Yorker staff writer, no one is more superbly qualified to profile the nine justices. Critic Reviews: "A major achievement, lucid and probing." (Bob Woodward) "Absorbing....[Toobin's] savvy account puts the supposedly cloistered Court right in the thick of American life." (Publishers Weekly) "This is a remarkable, riveting book. So great are Toobin's narrative skills that both the justices and their inner world are brought vividly to life." (Doris Kearns Goodwin) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jeffrey Toobin) Thu, 23 Aug 2007 03:31:34 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-Nine-Audiobook/B002V5CN7A thebookvoice.com 06:21:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Nine Subtitle: Inside the Secret World of the Supreme Court Author: Jeffrey Toobin Narrator: Jeffrey Toobin Format: Abridged Length: 6 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 08-23-07 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 106 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Based on exclusive interviews with justices themselves, The Nine tells the story of the Court through personalities, from Anthony Kennedy's overwhelming sense of self-importance to Clarence Thomas' well-tended grievances against his critics to David Souter's odd 19th-century lifestyle. There is also, for the first time, the full behind-the-scenes story of Bush v. Gore: and Sandra Day O'Connor's fateful breach with George W. Bush, the president she helped place in office. The Nine is the book bestselling author Jeffrey Toobin was born to write. A CNN senior legal analyst and New Yorker staff writer, no one is more superbly qualified to profile the nine justices. Critic Reviews: "A major achievement, lucid and probing." (Bob Woodward) "Absorbing....[Toobin's] savvy account puts the supposedly cloistered Court right in the thick of American life." (Publishers Weekly) "This is a remarkable, riveting book. So great are Toobin's narrative skills that both the justices and their inner world are brought vividly to life." (Doris Kearns Goodwin) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Nine Subtitle: Inside the Secret World of the Supreme Court Author: Jeffrey Toobin Narrator: Jeffrey Toobin Format: Abridged Length: 6 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 08-23-07 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 106 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Based on exclusive interviews with justices themselves, The Nine tells the story of the Court through personalities, from Anthony Kennedy's overwhelming sense of self-importance to Clarence Thomas' well-tended grievances against his critics to David Souter's odd 19th-century lifestyle. There is also, for the first time, the full behind-the-scenes story of Bush v. Gore: and Sandra Day O'Connor's fateful breach with George W. Bush, the president she helped place in office. The Nine is the book bestselling author Jeffrey Toobin was born to write. A CNN senior legal analyst and New Yorker staff writer, no one is more superbly qualified to profile the nine justices. Critic Reviews: "A major achievement, lucid and probing." (Bob Woodward) "Absorbing....[Toobin's] savvy account puts the supposedly cloistered Court right in the thick of American life." (Publishers Weekly) "This is a remarkable, riveting book. So great are Toobin's narrative skills that both the justices and their inner world are brought vividly to life." (Doris Kearns Goodwin) Members Reviews: Worth the effort This was a difficult "read" for me but it was worth the effort. As a person not in the legal field, this book gave good insight into the workings of the Supreme Court. interesting and informative This book has been on my reading list for way too long, and now I can move it from the left side of the page (do) to the right side (done). The narrative was easy to follow. At heart, I am a Supreme Court junkie. This book gave me a good fix. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-Kennedy-Half-Century-Audiobook/B00G4CZQ52 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Kennedy Half Century Subtitle: The Presidency, Assassination, and Lasting Legacy of John F. Kennedy Author: Larry J. Sabato Narrator: Chris Kayser Format: Unabridged Length: 24 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 10-24-13 Publisher: Audible Studios for Bloomsbury Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 66 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: An original and illuminating narrative revealing John F. Kennedy's lasting influence on America, by the acclaimed political analyst Larry J. Sabato. John F. Kennedy died half a century ago - yet because of his extraordinary promise and untimely death, his star still resonates strongly. On the anniversary of his assassination, celebrated political scientist and analyst Larry J. Sabato - himself a teenager in the early 1960s and inspired by JFK and his presidency - explores the fascinating and powerful influence he has had over five decades on the media, the general public, and especially on each of his nine presidential successors. A recent Gallup poll gave JFK the highest job approval rating of any of those successors, and millions remain captivated by his thousand days in the White House. For all of them, and for those who feel he would not be judged so highly if he hadn't died tragically in office, The Kennedy Half-Century will be particularly revealing. Sabato reexamines JFK's assassination using heretofore unseen information to which he has had unique access, then documents the extraordinary effect the assassination has had on Americans of every modern generation through the most extensive survey ever undertaken on the public's view of a historical figure. The full and fascinating results, gathered by the accomplished pollsters Peter Hart and Geoff Garin, paint a compelling portrait of the country a half-century after the epochal killing. Just as significantly, Sabato shows how JFK's presidency has strongly influenced the policies and decisions - often in surprising ways - of every president since. Among the hundreds of books devoted to JFK, The Kennedy Half-Century stands apart for its rich insight and original perspective. Anyone who reads it will appreciate in new ways the profound impact JFK's short presidency has had on our national psyche. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Larry J. Sabato) Thu, 24 Oct 2013 16:06:48 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-Kennedy-Half-Century-Audiobook/B00G4CZQ52 thebookvoice.com 24:19:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Kennedy Half Century Subtitle: The Presidency, Assassination, and Lasting Legacy of John F. Kennedy Author: Larry J. Sabato Narrator: Chris Kayser Format: Unabridged Length: 24 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 10-24-13 Publisher: Audible Studios for Bloomsbury Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 66 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: An original and illuminating narrative revealing John F. Kennedy's lasting influence on America, by the acclaimed political analyst Larry J. Sabato. John F. Kennedy died half a century ago - yet because of his extraordinary promise and untimely death, his star still resonates strongly. On the anniversary of his assassination, celebrated political scientist and analyst Larry J. Sabato - himself a teenager in the early 1960s and inspired by JFK and his presidency - explores the fascinating and powerful influence he has had over five decades on the media, the general public, and especially on each of his nine presidential successors. A recent Gallup poll gave JFK the highest job approval rating of any of those successors, and millions remain captivated by his thousand days in the White House. For all of them, and for those who feel he would not be judged so highly if he hadn't died tragically in office, The Kennedy Half-Century will be particularly revealing. Sabato reexamines JFK's assassination using heretofore unseen information to which he has had unique access, then documents the extraordinary effect the assassination has had on Americans of every modern generation through the most extensive survey ever undertaken on the public's view of a historical figure. The full and fascinating results, gathered by the accomplished pollsters Peter Hart and Geoff Garin, paint a compelling portrait of the country a half-century after the epochal killing. Just as significantly, Sabato shows how JFK's presidency has strongly influenced the policies and decisions - often in surprising ways - of every president since. Among the hundreds of books devoted to JFK, The Kennedy Half-Century stands apart for its rich insight and original perspective. Anyone who reads it will appreciate in new ways the profound impact JFK's short presidency has had on our national psyche. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Kennedy Half Century Subtitle: The Presidency, Assassination, and Lasting Legacy of John F. Kennedy Author: Larry J. Sabato Narrator: Chris Kayser Format: Unabridged Length: 24 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 10-24-13 Publisher: Audible Studios for Bloomsbury Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 66 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: An original and illuminating narrative revealing John F. Kennedy's lasting influence on America, by the acclaimed political analyst Larry J. Sabato. John F. Kennedy died half a century ago - yet because of his extraordinary promise and untimely death, his star still resonates strongly. On the anniversary of his assassination, celebrated political scientist and analyst Larry J. Sabato - himself a teenager in the early 1960s and inspired by JFK and his presidency - explores the fascinating and powerful influence he has had over five decades on the media, the general public, and especially on each of his nine presidential successors. A recent Gallup poll gave JFK the highest job approval rating of any of those successors, and millions remain captivated by his thousand days in the White House. For all of them, and for those who feel he would not be judged so highly if he hadn't died tragically in office, The Kennedy Half-Century will be particularly revealing. Sabato reexamines JFK's assassination using heretofore unseen information to which he has had unique access, then documents the extraordinary effect the assassination has had on Americans of every modern generation through the most extensive survey ever undertaken on the public's view of a historical figure. The full and fascinating results, gathered by the accomplished pollsters Peter Hart and Geoff Garin, paint a compelling portrait of the country a half-century after the epochal killing. Just as significantly, Sabato shows how JFK's presidency has strongly influenced the policies and decisions - often in surprising ways - of every president since. Among the hundreds of books devoted to JFK, The Kennedy Half-Century stands apart for its rich insight and original perspective. Anyone who reads it will appreciate in new ways the profound impact JFK's short presidency has had on our national psyche. Members Reviews: Job Well Done It was very intersting how Sabato put this book together. There were many facts that i did not remember and some I knew nothing about that caught my attension. If you are a history buff or not, this is a good listen to learn and review the Kennedy years. Strong Account of Kennedy Presidency and Death Would you listen to The Kennedy Half Century again? Why? I would, in time. It has some depth and length, so I wouldn't call it a page-turner, but if you're interested in the subject matter I can certainly see giving it a repeat listen. What was one of the most memorable moments of The Kennedy Half Century? Sabato's even-handed look at the Nixon crimes and the Kennedy clan's own unethical behavior was interesting. Sabato also details the media's protection of Kennedy, and contrasts that with the present state of the American press. I think Sabato did a good job in highlighting how much questionable behavior by Kennedy has been overlooked even in the modern era, but without using it to disparage his capabilities as a leader or his positive influence. What didnt you like about Chris Kaysers performance? The performance was problematic for me. The narration was a little "mushy" overall, like he was sitting and speaking too closely into a microphone at times. That was distracting, but wouldn't justify a low rating on its own. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/His-Final-Battle-Audiobook/B01JMI7NVY Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: His Final Battle Subtitle: The Last Months of Franklin Roosevelt Author: Joseph Lelyveld Narrator: Dan Woren Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 09-06-16 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 67 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: "By far the most enigmatic leading figure" of World War II. That's how the British military historian John Keegan described Franklin D. Roosevelt, who frequently left his contemporaries guessing, never more so than at the end of his life. Here, in a hugely insightful account, a prizewinning author and journalist untangles the narrative threads of Roosevelt's final months, showing how he juggled the strategic, political, and personal choices he faced as the war, his presidency, and his life raced in tandem to their climax. The story has been told piecemeal but never like this, with a close focus on Roosevelt himself and his hopes for a stable international order after the war, and how these led him into a prolonged courtship of Joseph Stalin, the Soviet dictator, involving secret, arduous journeys to Tehran and the Crimea. In between, as the war entered its final phase, came the thunderbolt of a dire medical diagnosis, raising urgent questions about the ability of the longest-serving president to stand for a fourth term at a time when he had little choice. Neither his family nor top figures in his administration were informed of his diagnosis, let alone the public or his closest ally, Winston Churchill. With D-day looming, Roosevelt took a month off on a plantation in the South where he was examined daily by a navy cardiologist, then waited two more months before finally announcing, on the eve of his party's convention, that he'd be a candidate. A political grand master still, he manipulated the selection of a new running mate, with an eye to a possible succession, displaying some of his old vigor and wit in a winning campaign. With precision and compassion, Joseph Lelyveld examines the choices Roosevelt faced, shining new light on his state of mind, preoccupations, and motives both as leader of the wartime alliance and in his personal life. Confronting his own mortality, Roosevelt operated in the belief that he had a duty to see the war through to the end, telling himself he could always resign if he found he couldn't carry on. Lelyveld delivers an incisive portrait of this deliberately inscrutable man, a consummate leader to the very last. Critic Reviews: "Meticulous.... The author expertly puts together a string of poignant clues to FDR's last acts.... An elegant, affecting work that offers fresh insights on a much-mythologized president." (Kirkus Reviews) "Joseph Lelyveld traces the last, challenging months of FDRs life with a pitch-perfect blend of meticulous reporting, careful analysis, and deep humanity. For all that has been written about Roosevelt, this deeply-moving book adds significantly to our understanding of that remarkable man." (Gay Talese) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Joseph Lelyveld) Tue, 06 Sep 2016 00:58:44 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/His-Final-Battle-Audiobook/B01JMI7NVY thebookvoice.com 15:11:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: His Final Battle Subtitle: The Last Months of Franklin Roosevelt Author: Joseph Lelyveld Narrator: Dan Woren Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 09-06-16 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 67 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: "By far the most enigmatic leading figure" of World War II. That's how the British military historian John Keegan described Franklin D. Roosevelt, who frequently left his contemporaries guessing, never more so than at the end of his life. Here, in a hugely insightful account, a prizewinning author and journalist untangles the narrative threads of Roosevelt's final months, showing how he juggled the strategic, political, and personal choices he faced as the war, his presidency, and his life raced in tandem to their climax. The story has been told piecemeal but never like this, with a close focus on Roosevelt himself and his hopes for a stable international order after the war, and how these led him into a prolonged courtship of Joseph Stalin, the Soviet dictator, involving secret, arduous journeys to Tehran and the Crimea. In between, as the war entered its final phase, came the thunderbolt of a dire medical diagnosis, raising urgent questions about the ability of the longest-serving president to stand for a fourth term at a time when he had little choice. Neither his family nor top figures in his administration were informed of his diagnosis, let alone the public or his closest ally, Winston Churchill. With D-day looming, Roosevelt took a month off on a plantation in the South where he was examined daily by a navy cardiologist, then waited two more months before finally announcing, on the eve of his party's convention, that he'd be a candidate. A political grand master still, he manipulated the selection of a new running mate, with an eye to a possible succession, displaying some of his old vigor and wit in a winning campaign. With precision and compassion, Joseph Lelyveld examines the choices Roosevelt faced, shining new light on his state of mind, preoccupations, and motives both as leader of the wartime alliance and in his personal life. Confronting his own mortality, Roosevelt operated in the belief that he had a duty to see the war through to the end, telling himself he could always resign if he found he couldn't carry on. Lelyveld delivers an incisive portrait of this deliberately inscrutable man, a consummate leader to the very last. Critic Reviews: "Meticulous.... The author expertly puts together a string of poignant clues to FDR's last acts.... An elegant, affecting work that offers fresh insights on a much-mythologized president." (Kirkus Reviews) "Joseph Lelyveld traces the last, challenging months of FDRs life with a pitch-perfect blend of meticulous reporting, careful analysis, and deep humanity. For all that has been written about Roosevelt, this deeply-moving book adds significantly to our understanding of that remarkable man." (Gay Talese) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: His Final Battle Subtitle: The Last Months of Franklin Roosevelt Author: Joseph Lelyveld Narrator: Dan Woren Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 09-06-16 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 67 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: "By far the most enigmatic leading figure" of World War II. That's how the British military historian John Keegan described Franklin D. Roosevelt, who frequently left his contemporaries guessing, never more so than at the end of his life. Here, in a hugely insightful account, a prizewinning author and journalist untangles the narrative threads of Roosevelt's final months, showing how he juggled the strategic, political, and personal choices he faced as the war, his presidency, and his life raced in tandem to their climax. The story has been told piecemeal but never like this, with a close focus on Roosevelt himself and his hopes for a stable international order after the war, and how these led him into a prolonged courtship of Joseph Stalin, the Soviet dictator, involving secret, arduous journeys to Tehran and the Crimea. In between, as the war entered its final phase, came the thunderbolt of a dire medical diagnosis, raising urgent questions about the ability of the longest-serving president to stand for a fourth term at a time when he had little choice. Neither his family nor top figures in his administration were informed of his diagnosis, let alone the public or his closest ally, Winston Churchill. With D-day looming, Roosevelt took a month off on a plantation in the South where he was examined daily by a navy cardiologist, then waited two more months before finally announcing, on the eve of his party's convention, that he'd be a candidate. A political grand master still, he manipulated the selection of a new running mate, with an eye to a possible succession, displaying some of his old vigor and wit in a winning campaign. With precision and compassion, Joseph Lelyveld examines the choices Roosevelt faced, shining new light on his state of mind, preoccupations, and motives both as leader of the wartime alliance and in his personal life. Confronting his own mortality, Roosevelt operated in the belief that he had a duty to see the war through to the end, telling himself he could always resign if he found he couldn't carry on. Lelyveld delivers an incisive portrait of this deliberately inscrutable man, a consummate leader to the very last. Critic Reviews: "Meticulous.... The author expertly puts together a string of poignant clues to FDR's last acts.... An elegant, affecting work that offers fresh insights on a much-mythologized president." (Kirkus Reviews) "Joseph Lelyveld traces the last, challenging months of FDRs life with a pitch-perfect blend of meticulous reporting, careful analysis, and deep humanity. For all that has been written about Roosevelt, this deeply-moving book adds significantly to our understanding of that remarkable man." (Gay Talese) Members Reviews: not very engaging Based on reviews, I expected to love this book. I enjoy biographies where the historical subject comes alive, making the history come alive, too. The start had potential, but the story of FDR jumped around too much, with too much emphasis on secondary characters and background information. FDR was somehow lost in the shuffle. I listened for about five hours before giving up. It is possible that those "final months" might have come alive had I stayed with this a little longer, but I did not care enough to wait and see. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Alessandro-Magno-Il-conquistatore-implacabile-Audiobook/B017IQG8NQ Ascolta questo libro audio completo gratuitamente su https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> Titolo: Alessandro Magno: Il conquistatore implacabile Autore: Francesco De Vito Narratore: Lorenzo Visi Formato: Unabridged Durata: 1 hr and 20 mins Lingua: Italiano Data di pubblicazione: 11-03-15 Editore: Area 51 Short Categoria: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Riepilogo Editore: Governò la Grecia intera e poi estese le sue conquiste all'Asia, creando in poco più di dieci anni un impero sterminato che andava dall'Egitto all'India: Alessandro Magno indubbiamente fu il più grande conquistatore e condottiero dell'antichità. Fu amato come un dio, e come un dio visse, nel convinto rispetto per le culture e gli dèi dei popoli assoggettati, promosse un'immagine di sé che rivaleggiava con quelle mitiche di Achille ed Eracle da lui tanto conosciute e amate. Pronto a gettarsi in prima linea contro nemici, capace di profonda umanità con gli amici, raccolse la sua stessa sfida al costo della vita: andare oltre i limiti e raggiungere l'eterna grandezza. ©2015 Audible GmbH (P)2015 Audible GmbH bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Francesco De Vito) Tue, 03 Nov 2015 06:03:40 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Alessandro-Magno-Il-conquistatore-implacabile-Audiobook/B017IQG8NQ thebookvoice.com 01:20:00 no Ascolta questo titolo per intero gratuitamente su thebookvoice.com Ascolta questo libro audio completo gratuitamente su https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> Titolo: Alessandro Magno: Il conquistatore implacabile Autore: Francesco De Vito Narratore: Lorenzo Visi Formato: Unabridged Durata: 1 hr and 20 mins Lingua: Italiano Data di pubblicazione: 11-03-15 Editore: Area 51 Short Categoria: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Riepilogo Editore: Governò la Grecia intera e poi estese le sue conquiste all'Asia, creando in poco più di dieci anni un impero sterminato che andava dall'Egitto all'India: Alessandro Magno indubbiamente fu il più grande conquistatore e condottiero dell'antichità. Fu amato come un dio, e come un dio visse, nel convinto rispetto per le culture e gli dèi dei popoli assoggettati, promosse un'immagine di sé che rivaleggiava con quelle mitiche di Achille ed Eracle da lui tanto conosciute e amate. Pronto a gettarsi in prima linea contro nemici, capace di profonda umanità con gli amici, raccolse la sua stessa sfida al costo della vita: andare oltre i limiti e raggiungere l'eterna grandezza. ©2015 Audible GmbH (P)2015 Audible GmbH Ascolta questo libro audio completo gratuitamente su https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> Titolo: Alessandro Magno: Il conquistatore implacabile Autore: Francesco De Vito Narratore: Lorenzo Visi Formato: Unabridged Durata: 1 hr and 20 mins Lingua: Italiano Data di pubblicazione: 11-03-15 Editore: Area 51 Short Categoria: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Riepilogo Editore: Governò la Grecia intera e poi estese le sue conquiste all'Asia, creando in poco più di dieci anni un impero sterminato che andava dall'Egitto all'India: Alessandro Magno indubbiamente fu il più grande conquistatore e condottiero dell'antichità. Fu amato come un dio, e come un dio visse, nel convinto rispetto per le culture e gli dèi dei popoli assoggettati, promosse un'immagine di sé che rivaleggiava con quelle mitiche di Achille ed Eracle da lui tanto conosciute e amate. Pronto a gettarsi in prima linea contro nemici, capace di profonda umanità con gli amici, raccolse la sua stessa sfida al costo della vita: andare oltre i limiti e raggiungere l'eterna grandezza. ©2015 Audible GmbH (P)2015 Audible GmbH https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Fierce-Patriot-Audiobook/B00LFVJQN0 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Fierce Patriot Subtitle: The Tangled Lives of William Tecumseh Sherman Author: Robert O'Connell Narrator: Andrew Garman Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 07-02-14 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 179 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: With a unique, witty, and conversational voice historian Robert O'Connell breaks down the often paradoxical, easily caricatured character of General William T. Sherman for the most well-rounded portrait of the man yet written. There were many Shermans, according to O'Connell. Most prominently was Sherman the military strategist (indeed, one of the greatest strategists of all time), who gained an appreciation of geography from early campaigns out west and applied it to his famed Civil War march. Then there was "Uncle Billy", Sherman's popular persona, the charismatic and beloved leader of the Army of the West, and instrumental in the achievement of the transcontinental railroad in his post-war years. This Sherman, as O'Connell writes, was "the human embodiment of manifest destiny". From north to south and east to west, Sherman dedicated his life to keeping the United States united. Finally, there was Sherman the family man, whose tempestuous relationship with his wife (and stepsister!) Ellen is out of a Dickens novel. Throughout, O'Connell breaks down the misperceptions about Sherman, bolstered both by contemporary journalists and by the work of modern historians. O'Connell makes a compelling case that Sherman's march through the south was not a campaign of unmitigated destruction, but a necessary piece of strategy and the perceived chaos has been overblown. O'Connell's Sherman is ultimately a complicated and quintessential 19th-century American. Robert O' Connell worked as Senior Analyst at the U.S. Army Intelligence Agency's Foreign Science and Technology Center and was a contributing editor to MHQ: The Quarterly Journal of Military History. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Robert O'Connell) Wed, 02 Jul 2014 09:45:07 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Fierce-Patriot-Audiobook/B00LFVJQN0 thebookvoice.com 15:03:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Fierce Patriot Subtitle: The Tangled Lives of William Tecumseh Sherman Author: Robert O'Connell Narrator: Andrew Garman Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 07-02-14 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 179 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: With a unique, witty, and conversational voice historian Robert O'Connell breaks down the often paradoxical, easily caricatured character of General William T. Sherman for the most well-rounded portrait of the man yet written. There were many Shermans, according to O'Connell. Most prominently was Sherman the military strategist (indeed, one of the greatest strategists of all time), who gained an appreciation of geography from early campaigns out west and applied it to his famed Civil War march. Then there was "Uncle Billy", Sherman's popular persona, the charismatic and beloved leader of the Army of the West, and instrumental in the achievement of the transcontinental railroad in his post-war years. This Sherman, as O'Connell writes, was "the human embodiment of manifest destiny". From north to south and east to west, Sherman dedicated his life to keeping the United States united. Finally, there was Sherman the family man, whose tempestuous relationship with his wife (and stepsister!) Ellen is out of a Dickens novel. Throughout, O'Connell breaks down the misperceptions about Sherman, bolstered both by contemporary journalists and by the work of modern historians. O'Connell makes a compelling case that Sherman's march through the south was not a campaign of unmitigated destruction, but a necessary piece of strategy and the perceived chaos has been overblown. O'Connell's Sherman is ultimately a complicated and quintessential 19th-century American. Robert O' Connell worked as Senior Analyst at the U.S. Army Intelligence Agency's Foreign Science and Technology Center and was a contributing editor to MHQ: The Quarterly Journal of Military History. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Fierce Patriot Subtitle: The Tangled Lives of William Tecumseh Sherman Author: Robert O'Connell Narrator: Andrew Garman Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 07-02-14 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 179 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: With a unique, witty, and conversational voice historian Robert O'Connell breaks down the often paradoxical, easily caricatured character of General William T. Sherman for the most well-rounded portrait of the man yet written. There were many Shermans, according to O'Connell. Most prominently was Sherman the military strategist (indeed, one of the greatest strategists of all time), who gained an appreciation of geography from early campaigns out west and applied it to his famed Civil War march. Then there was "Uncle Billy", Sherman's popular persona, the charismatic and beloved leader of the Army of the West, and instrumental in the achievement of the transcontinental railroad in his post-war years. This Sherman, as O'Connell writes, was "the human embodiment of manifest destiny". From north to south and east to west, Sherman dedicated his life to keeping the United States united. Finally, there was Sherman the family man, whose tempestuous relationship with his wife (and stepsister!) Ellen is out of a Dickens novel. Throughout, O'Connell breaks down the misperceptions about Sherman, bolstered both by contemporary journalists and by the work of modern historians. O'Connell makes a compelling case that Sherman's march through the south was not a campaign of unmitigated destruction, but a necessary piece of strategy and the perceived chaos has been overblown. O'Connell's Sherman is ultimately a complicated and quintessential 19th-century American. Robert O' Connell worked as Senior Analyst at the U.S. Army Intelligence Agency's Foreign Science and Technology Center and was a contributing editor to MHQ: The Quarterly Journal of Military History. Members Reviews: One of the best I found this book very captivating. I have listened to it twice. Sherman won the civil war, or greatly assisted in ending it. He was a military genius who wanted and was successful in disgracing and humiliating the southern plantation owners. The march was genius. His dislike of the media and war itself is part of the mystique. Informative but... Too many modern analogies and moral equivalence to hold up in the long run. Narrator also sounded too young and snarky for the material. Reading speed was slow enough that I listened at 1.25x speed. Disappointed Broad sweeping opinions about Sherman. The story line was lite. Seemed to go off on tangents. Gave up two thirds the way through. An interesting biography William Tecumseh Sherman was born in 1820 in Ohio. His family nicknamed was Cump. He was the grandson of Roger Sherman of Connecticut a signer of the Declaration of Independence and one of the architects of the Constitution. WTSs father moved to Ohio in 1811 and set up a legal practice. He fathered eleven children and died unexpectedly in 1829. WTC was adopted by Thomas Ewing a friend of his fathers and a wealthy lawyer and politician. Shermans brother John Sherman became a lawyer and politician. He was a U.S. Senator from Ohio during the Civil War and after. The first part of the book covers Shermans early life, his time at West point (1836) and his career in the army. The section that covers the Civil War is extremely detailed. In the Civil War Sherman was assigned to serve under Major General Ulysses S. Grant, they fought together at Shiloh, Vicksburg and Chattanooga. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Sister-Queens-Audiobook/B0071MOMRW Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sister Queens Subtitle: The Noble, Tragic Lives of Katherine of Aragon and Juana, Queen of Castile Author: Julia Fox Narrator: Rosalyn Landor Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 01-31-12 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 148 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: The history books have cast Katherine of Aragon, the first queen of King Henry VIII of England, as the ultimate symbol of the Betrayed Woman, cruelly tossed aside in favor of her husbands seductive mistress, Anne Boleyn. Katherines sister, Juana of Castile, wife of Philip of Burgundy and mother of the Holy Roman Emperor Charles V, is portrayed as "Juana the Mad", whose erratic behavior included keeping her beloved late husbands coffin beside her for years. But historian Julia Fox, whose previous work painted an unprecedented portrait of Jane Boleyn, Annes sister, offers deeper insight in this first dual biography of Katherine and Juana, the daughters of Spains Ferdinand and Isabella, whose family ties remained strong despite their separation. Looking through the lens of their Spanish origins, Fox reveals these queens as flesh-and-blood womenequipped with character, intelligence, and convictionwho are worthy historical figures in their own right. When they were young, Juanas and Katherines futures appeared promising. They had secured politically advantageous marriages, but their dreams of love and power quickly dissolved, and the unions for which theyd spent their whole lives preparing were fraught with duplicity and betrayal. Juana, the elder sister, unexpectedly became Spains sovereign, but her authority was continually usurped, first by her husband and later by her son. Katherine, a young widow after the death of Prince Arthur of Wales, soon remarried his doting brother Henry and later became a key figure in a drama that altered Englands religious landscape. Ousted from the positions of power and influence they had been groomed for and separated from their children, Katherine and Juana each turned to their rich and abiding faith and deep personal belief in their familys dynastic legacy to cope with their enduring hardships. Sister Queens is a gripping tale of love, duty, and sacrificea remarkable reflection on the conflict between ambition and loyalty during an age when the greatest sin, it seems, was to have been born a woman. Critic Reviews: "Julia Foxs vivid and sympathetic book now shows us [Katherine of Aragons] life and marriage in another context, setting it against the even more terrifying story of her elder sister, Juana.... As Fox recreates Juana and Katherines lives in colorful detail, she manages to draw out the spirit and resilience of two women fearfully abused in a very cruel, very male world. (The Spectator) Fox offers an absorbing, rich, and fresh view of the entwined royal relationships that helped define the 15th- and 16th-century European political landscape. (Publishers Weekly) A talented entrant in royal biography, Fox fairly bids for the popularity historian Alison Weir currently wields. (Booklist) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Julia Fox) Tue, 31 Jan 2012 08:50:25 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Sister-Queens-Audiobook/B0071MOMRW thebookvoice.com 14:56:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sister Queens Subtitle: The Noble, Tragic Lives of Katherine of Aragon and Juana, Queen of Castile Author: Julia Fox Narrator: Rosalyn Landor Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 01-31-12 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 148 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: The history books have cast Katherine of Aragon, the first queen of King Henry VIII of England, as the ultimate symbol of the Betrayed Woman, cruelly tossed aside in favor of her husbands seductive mistress, Anne Boleyn. Katherines sister, Juana of Castile, wife of Philip of Burgundy and mother of the Holy Roman Emperor Charles V, is portrayed as "Juana the Mad", whose erratic behavior included keeping her beloved late husbands coffin beside her for years. But historian Julia Fox, whose previous work painted an unprecedented portrait of Jane Boleyn, Annes sister, offers deeper insight in this first dual biography of Katherine and Juana, the daughters of Spains Ferdinand and Isabella, whose family ties remained strong despite their separation. Looking through the lens of their Spanish origins, Fox reveals these queens as flesh-and-blood womenequipped with character, intelligence, and convictionwho are worthy historical figures in their own right. When they were young, Juanas and Katherines futures appeared promising. They had secured politically advantageous marriages, but their dreams of love and power quickly dissolved, and the unions for which theyd spent their whole lives preparing were fraught with duplicity and betrayal. Juana, the elder sister, unexpectedly became Spains sovereign, but her authority was continually usurped, first by her husband and later by her son. Katherine, a young widow after the death of Prince Arthur of Wales, soon remarried his doting brother Henry and later became a key figure in a drama that altered Englands religious landscape. Ousted from the positions of power and influence they had been groomed for and separated from their children, Katherine and Juana each turned to their rich and abiding faith and deep personal belief in their familys dynastic legacy to cope with their enduring hardships. Sister Queens is a gripping tale of love, duty, and sacrificea remarkable reflection on the conflict between ambition and loyalty during an age when the greatest sin, it seems, was to have been born a woman. Critic Reviews: "Julia Foxs vivid and sympathetic book now shows us [Katherine of Aragons] life and marriage in another context, setting it against the even more terrifying story of her elder sister, Juana.... As Fox recreates Juana and Katherines lives in colorful detail, she manages to draw out the spirit and resilience of two women fearfully abused in a very cruel, very male world. (The Spectator) Fox offers an absorbing, rich, and fresh view of the entwined royal relationships that helped define the 15th- and 16th-century European political landscape. (Publishers Weekly) A talented entrant in royal biography, Fox fairly bids for the popularity historian Alison Weir currently wields. (Booklist) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sister Queens Subtitle: The Noble, Tragic Lives of Katherine of Aragon and Juana, Queen of Castile Author: Julia Fox Narrator: Rosalyn Landor Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 01-31-12 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 148 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: The history books have cast Katherine of Aragon, the first queen of King Henry VIII of England, as the ultimate symbol of the Betrayed Woman, cruelly tossed aside in favor of her husbands seductive mistress, Anne Boleyn. Katherines sister, Juana of Castile, wife of Philip of Burgundy and mother of the Holy Roman Emperor Charles V, is portrayed as "Juana the Mad", whose erratic behavior included keeping her beloved late husbands coffin beside her for years. But historian Julia Fox, whose previous work painted an unprecedented portrait of Jane Boleyn, Annes sister, offers deeper insight in this first dual biography of Katherine and Juana, the daughters of Spains Ferdinand and Isabella, whose family ties remained strong despite their separation. Looking through the lens of their Spanish origins, Fox reveals these queens as flesh-and-blood womenequipped with character, intelligence, and convictionwho are worthy historical figures in their own right. When they were young, Juanas and Katherines futures appeared promising. They had secured politically advantageous marriages, but their dreams of love and power quickly dissolved, and the unions for which theyd spent their whole lives preparing were fraught with duplicity and betrayal. Juana, the elder sister, unexpectedly became Spains sovereign, but her authority was continually usurped, first by her husband and later by her son. Katherine, a young widow after the death of Prince Arthur of Wales, soon remarried his doting brother Henry and later became a key figure in a drama that altered Englands religious landscape. Ousted from the positions of power and influence they had been groomed for and separated from their children, Katherine and Juana each turned to their rich and abiding faith and deep personal belief in their familys dynastic legacy to cope with their enduring hardships. Sister Queens is a gripping tale of love, duty, and sacrificea remarkable reflection on the conflict between ambition and loyalty during an age when the greatest sin, it seems, was to have been born a woman. Critic Reviews: "Julia Foxs vivid and sympathetic book now shows us [Katherine of Aragons] life and marriage in another context, setting it against the even more terrifying story of her elder sister, Juana.... As Fox recreates Juana and Katherines lives in colorful detail, she manages to draw out the spirit and resilience of two women fearfully abused in a very cruel, very male world. (The Spectator) Fox offers an absorbing, rich, and fresh view of the entwined royal relationships that helped define the 15th- and 16th-century European political landscape. (Publishers Weekly) A talented entrant in royal biography, Fox fairly bids for the popularity historian Alison Weir currently wields. (Booklist) Members Reviews: Sad but Fascinating Lives Julia Fox came up with a fascinating idea in writing a dual biography of the most renowned of Ferdinand and Isabella???s daughters: Katherine of Aragon, Henry VIII???s beleaguered queen, and Juana of Castile. The last work of non-fiction that I read (Alison Weir???s bio of Mary Boleyn) was tediously repetitious and digressive, a problem I???ve found with many historical biographies. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Deadly-Deceits-Audiobook/B00WL6YD2M Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Deadly Deceits Subtitle: My 25 Years in the CIA Author: Ralph W. McGehee Narrator: Paul Christy Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 04-24-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: A veteran of two and a half decades with the Central Intelligence Agency unmasks the culture of lethal lies at its foundation in this devastating exposé, now with a new foreword by David MacMichael. Ralph W. McGehee was a patriot, dedicated to the American way of life and the international fight against Communism. Following his graduation with honors from Notre Dame, McGehee was recruited by the Central Intelligence Agency in 1952 and quickly became an able and enthusiastic cold warrior. Stationed in Southeast Asia in the mid-1960s, he worked to stem the Communist tide that was sweeping through the region, first in Thailand and later in Vietnam. But despite his notable successes in reversing enemy influence among the local peasants and villagers, McGehee found himself increasingly alienated from a company culture built on deceit and wholesale manipulation of the truth. While his country was being pulled deeper and deeper into the Vietnam quagmire, McGehee awoke to a chilling reality: The CIA was not a gatherer of actual intelligence to be employed in a legitimate war against dangerous enemies but a tool of the president's foreign-policy staff designed solely to stifle the truth and fabricate "facts" that supported the agency's often immoral agenda. With courage and candor, Ralph McGehee illuminates the CIA's dark catalog of misdeeds in his stunning, no-holds-barred memoir of a life in the service of deception. Startling, eye opening, and infuriating, Deadly Deceits is an honest and unflinching insider's look at a toxic government agency that the author cogently argues has no useful purpose and no moral right to exist. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ralph W. McGehee) Fri, 24 Apr 2015 22:37:47 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Deadly-Deceits-Audiobook/B00WL6YD2M thebookvoice.com 08:38:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Deadly Deceits Subtitle: My 25 Years in the CIA Author: Ralph W. McGehee Narrator: Paul Christy Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 04-24-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: A veteran of two and a half decades with the Central Intelligence Agency unmasks the culture of lethal lies at its foundation in this devastating exposé, now with a new foreword by David MacMichael. Ralph W. McGehee was a patriot, dedicated to the American way of life and the international fight against Communism. Following his graduation with honors from Notre Dame, McGehee was recruited by the Central Intelligence Agency in 1952 and quickly became an able and enthusiastic cold warrior. Stationed in Southeast Asia in the mid-1960s, he worked to stem the Communist tide that was sweeping through the region, first in Thailand and later in Vietnam. But despite his notable successes in reversing enemy influence among the local peasants and villagers, McGehee found himself increasingly alienated from a company culture built on deceit and wholesale manipulation of the truth. While his country was being pulled deeper and deeper into the Vietnam quagmire, McGehee awoke to a chilling reality: The CIA was not a gatherer of actual intelligence to be employed in a legitimate war against dangerous enemies but a tool of the president's foreign-policy staff designed solely to stifle the truth and fabricate "facts" that supported the agency's often immoral agenda. With courage and candor, Ralph McGehee illuminates the CIA's dark catalog of misdeeds in his stunning, no-holds-barred memoir of a life in the service of deception. Startling, eye opening, and infuriating, Deadly Deceits is an honest and unflinching insider's look at a toxic government agency that the author cogently argues has no useful purpose and no moral right to exist. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Deadly Deceits Subtitle: My 25 Years in the CIA Author: Ralph W. McGehee Narrator: Paul Christy Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 04-24-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: A veteran of two and a half decades with the Central Intelligence Agency unmasks the culture of lethal lies at its foundation in this devastating exposé, now with a new foreword by David MacMichael. Ralph W. McGehee was a patriot, dedicated to the American way of life and the international fight against Communism. Following his graduation with honors from Notre Dame, McGehee was recruited by the Central Intelligence Agency in 1952 and quickly became an able and enthusiastic cold warrior. Stationed in Southeast Asia in the mid-1960s, he worked to stem the Communist tide that was sweeping through the region, first in Thailand and later in Vietnam. But despite his notable successes in reversing enemy influence among the local peasants and villagers, McGehee found himself increasingly alienated from a company culture built on deceit and wholesale manipulation of the truth. While his country was being pulled deeper and deeper into the Vietnam quagmire, McGehee awoke to a chilling reality: The CIA was not a gatherer of actual intelligence to be employed in a legitimate war against dangerous enemies but a tool of the president's foreign-policy staff designed solely to stifle the truth and fabricate "facts" that supported the agency's often immoral agenda. With courage and candor, Ralph McGehee illuminates the CIA's dark catalog of misdeeds in his stunning, no-holds-barred memoir of a life in the service of deception. Startling, eye opening, and infuriating, Deadly Deceits is an honest and unflinching insider's look at a toxic government agency that the author cogently argues has no useful purpose and no moral right to exist. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/John-Adams-Audiobook/B00HCRT852 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: John Adams Subtitle: Independence Forever (Heroes of History) Author: Janet Benge, Geoff Benge Narrator: Tim Gregory Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 01-10-14 Publisher: YWAM Publishing Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Growing up in Massachusetts, longing to be a farmer like his father, John Adams (1735-1826) never imagined the vital role he would one day play in the transformation of the colonies into an independent American nation. As the injustices of British rule stirred up the colonists to revolution and independence, this rising young lawyer became and influential member of the Continental Congress and a passionate advocate for freedom. As a foreign diplomat for the young United States, first vice president, and second president, this true American patriot held firmly to his integrity and left an uncompromising legacy: Independence forever. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Janet Benge) Fri, 10 Jan 2014 15:35:28 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/John-Adams-Audiobook/B00HCRT852 thebookvoice.com 05:18:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: John Adams Subtitle: Independence Forever (Heroes of History) Author: Janet Benge, Geoff Benge Narrator: Tim Gregory Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 01-10-14 Publisher: YWAM Publishing Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Growing up in Massachusetts, longing to be a farmer like his father, John Adams (1735-1826) never imagined the vital role he would one day play in the transformation of the colonies into an independent American nation. As the injustices of British rule stirred up the colonists to revolution and independence, this rising young lawyer became and influential member of the Continental Congress and a passionate advocate for freedom. As a foreign diplomat for the young United States, first vice president, and second president, this true American patriot held firmly to his integrity and left an uncompromising legacy: Independence forever. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: John Adams Subtitle: Independence Forever (Heroes of History) Author: Janet Benge, Geoff Benge Narrator: Tim Gregory Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 01-10-14 Publisher: YWAM Publishing Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Growing up in Massachusetts, longing to be a farmer like his father, John Adams (1735-1826) never imagined the vital role he would one day play in the transformation of the colonies into an independent American nation. As the injustices of British rule stirred up the colonists to revolution and independence, this rising young lawyer became and influential member of the Continental Congress and a passionate advocate for freedom. As a foreign diplomat for the young United States, first vice president, and second president, this true American patriot held firmly to his integrity and left an uncompromising legacy: Independence forever. Members Reviews: John Adams "Independence Forever" by Janet & Geoff Benge I don't think the recommended age for any books written by Janet and Geoff Benge be limited to high school age. These books are packed with chronological details and additive stories. You can't put them down until you are finished. John Adams wanted to be a farmer and his father insisted he get a good education. Who knew he would be one our most important founding fathers? You will soon discover details of John's life that leads up to him being a great man. All curiosity about the subjects of the "Heroes of History" books is satisfied because the authors start at the beginning of their lives until the very end. They are quick reads - packed with valuable, well-researched life stories. I recommend that any age group start ordering these books, and if you want to get your kids hooked on historical figures, this is the way to go. You will want to read everything they have penned. Well done! It only wets the whistle compared to McCulloughs book, but great for young readers. Maybe a little dry for them, but not sure it can be more exciting. His was a real life, not fiction. This book is true to form. Fantastic book! I've learned at ton about the character ... Fantastic book! I've learned at ton about the character and life of our second president. The book was in excellent condition and arrived promptly. A great patriotic book. This book captures the American spirit and gives insight into the heart and mind of one of our founding fathers in an easy to read style. So much information I loved it It was a great book So much fun to.read and not that long , have fun reading it ,so have a good day https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Mussolini-Audiobook/B002V1ODNG Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Mussolini Author: Jasper Ridley Narrator: Nadia May Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 03-24-06 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 94 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: A complex and contradictory figure, Mussolini won the fascination of many statesmen and writers, and their wives. From his early years raised in the traditions of revolutionary Italian Socialism, to his violent execution by Communist partisans at the end of World War II, we watch Mussolini's power ambitions erode his political ideals, as he evolves from brilliant orator and journalist to empire-building dictator enforcing his authority by death squads. A man initially praised and admired by such Western luminaries as Winston Churchill, or underestimated as a posturing buffoon, Mussolini eventually showed his true colors as a racist and persecutor of the Jews. He sought equal stature with Hitler, but his alliance with him would prove disastrous. Ridley's account of this unforgettable 20th-century figure is even-handed and indispensable. Critic Reviews: "[A] well-researched, articulate, journalistic account." (School Library Journal) "Packer shows himself once more to be the best chronicler, apart perhaps from John Burns of the New York Times, that the conflict has produced." (Publishers Weekly) "It is a pleasure to find a work that strives for balance, fairness, and understanding in surveying the causes and course of the ongoing Iraqi war....This is a troubling but deeply moving examination." (Booklist) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jasper Ridley) Fri, 24 Mar 2006 21:13:04 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Mussolini-Audiobook/B002V1ODNG thebookvoice.com 15:32:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Mussolini Author: Jasper Ridley Narrator: Nadia May Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 03-24-06 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 94 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: A complex and contradictory figure, Mussolini won the fascination of many statesmen and writers, and their wives. From his early years raised in the traditions of revolutionary Italian Socialism, to his violent execution by Communist partisans at the end of World War II, we watch Mussolini's power ambitions erode his political ideals, as he evolves from brilliant orator and journalist to empire-building dictator enforcing his authority by death squads. A man initially praised and admired by such Western luminaries as Winston Churchill, or underestimated as a posturing buffoon, Mussolini eventually showed his true colors as a racist and persecutor of the Jews. He sought equal stature with Hitler, but his alliance with him would prove disastrous. Ridley's account of this unforgettable 20th-century figure is even-handed and indispensable. Critic Reviews: "[A] well-researched, articulate, journalistic account." (School Library Journal) "Packer shows himself once more to be the best chronicler, apart perhaps from John Burns of the New York Times, that the conflict has produced." (Publishers Weekly) "It is a pleasure to find a work that strives for balance, fairness, and understanding in surveying the causes and course of the ongoing Iraqi war....This is a troubling but deeply moving examination." (Booklist) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Mussolini Author: Jasper Ridley Narrator: Nadia May Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 03-24-06 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 94 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: A complex and contradictory figure, Mussolini won the fascination of many statesmen and writers, and their wives. From his early years raised in the traditions of revolutionary Italian Socialism, to his violent execution by Communist partisans at the end of World War II, we watch Mussolini's power ambitions erode his political ideals, as he evolves from brilliant orator and journalist to empire-building dictator enforcing his authority by death squads. A man initially praised and admired by such Western luminaries as Winston Churchill, or underestimated as a posturing buffoon, Mussolini eventually showed his true colors as a racist and persecutor of the Jews. He sought equal stature with Hitler, but his alliance with him would prove disastrous. Ridley's account of this unforgettable 20th-century figure is even-handed and indispensable. Critic Reviews: "[A] well-researched, articulate, journalistic account." (School Library Journal) "Packer shows himself once more to be the best chronicler, apart perhaps from John Burns of the New York Times, that the conflict has produced." (Publishers Weekly) "It is a pleasure to find a work that strives for balance, fairness, and understanding in surveying the causes and course of the ongoing Iraqi war....This is a troubling but deeply moving examination." (Booklist) Members Reviews: Interesting, but not captivating This is my first review, so I will keep it short and come right to the point. I had just finished the huge, unabridged "Rise and Fall of the Third Reich" by W. Shirer, read by Grover Gardner. I had read this book before and finished the audiobook mostly during my commute to work and on weekends, over a period of several weeks if not months. Mr. Gardner is the perfect speaker for this book and I was captivated from the first page all the way through to the end. I decided to look up the life of Mussolini to complement my knowledge about the period, and found Jasper Ridley's book. But right from the start, I was feeling uneasy and somewhat disinterested in the narrative, and without having read the book beforehand, I can't quite put my finger on why. I simply can't be pulled into the story. I can listen to it for a few minutes or half an hour, and never feel bad switching it off and waiting for another opportunity to continue. In particular, the first half of the book feels like a long sequence of snapshots glued together, as much as one may feel by reading several pages of chronologically sorted proverbs and bonmots. Interesting facts, but not much coherence. It does get better from the 1930's onwards. The other issue is that Nadia May's style of reading just adds, or perhaps creates, this feeling of detachment. I'm sure that if read by Mr. Gardner, some of the flaws of the original text might bave been covered up. There is very little in Ms May's voice that keeps me alert. Add to that some issues with a background hiss that is present during the reading, but disappears between paragraphs. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Lee-Audiobook/B002UZLEB2 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Lee Subtitle: The Last Years Author: Charles Bracelen Flood Narrator: Michael Anthony Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 01-25-06 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 374 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: This is a moving and intimate account of those years filled with the warmth of family ties and enduring friendships set against the harsh realities of Reconstruction. Though Lee is best remembered for his military campaigns, this was his finest hour, the great forgotten chapter of an extraordinary life. Critic Reviews: "The narrator reads this gentle and poignant biography with an appropriately soft voice, sometimes slipping in a hint of a Southern accent which adds authenticity to the dialogue." (AudioFile) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Charles Bracelen Flood) Wed, 25 Jan 2006 11:43:10 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Lee-Audiobook/B002UZLEB2 thebookvoice.com 10:23:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Lee Subtitle: The Last Years Author: Charles Bracelen Flood Narrator: Michael Anthony Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 01-25-06 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 374 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: This is a moving and intimate account of those years filled with the warmth of family ties and enduring friendships set against the harsh realities of Reconstruction. Though Lee is best remembered for his military campaigns, this was his finest hour, the great forgotten chapter of an extraordinary life. Critic Reviews: "The narrator reads this gentle and poignant biography with an appropriately soft voice, sometimes slipping in a hint of a Southern accent which adds authenticity to the dialogue." (AudioFile) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Lee Subtitle: The Last Years Author: Charles Bracelen Flood Narrator: Michael Anthony Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 01-25-06 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 374 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: This is a moving and intimate account of those years filled with the warmth of family ties and enduring friendships set against the harsh realities of Reconstruction. Though Lee is best remembered for his military campaigns, this was his finest hour, the great forgotten chapter of an extraordinary life. Critic Reviews: "The narrator reads this gentle and poignant biography with an appropriately soft voice, sometimes slipping in a hint of a Southern accent which adds authenticity to the dialogue." (AudioFile) Members Reviews: An incredible leader As an avid reader of Civil War history I found this book to be extremely interesting in that it details Lee After the war's end. While he did not live a long life after 1865 he made incredible contributions to "the South" in providing stability where others might have maintained the fight. His leadership at Washington College (Washington & Lee) was amazing as was how he created and led a piece of post-war higher education in the South. Highly recommend Impressed with what I learned My curiousity in learning more about the character of the man I had only ever known of as a great confederate general is solved. I am literally in awe of the man's integrity and character in accepting Civil War defeat and then striving to do what he can to help heal a nation and bring order to where there was strife. I enjoyed the book for telling about Lee's life following his surrender at Appomatex until his death five years later in Lexington, VA. VERY VALUABLE AND UNIQUELY ENLIGHTENING LISTEN There are hundreds of books containing the exploits of this man in war which permit partial glimpses into this truly remarkable mans character, and there are numerous biography's which try to impart the heart and mind of the man behind the beard and title. Some biography's are quite good, but what is unique, fascinating and worthy of recounting of this man can perhaps best be gleaned and clarified by this, his last years, after the war. Here is a man that didn't believe in slavery, or the division of his country, yet led the fight for those very causes. Why? to DEFEND his family. property and people( virginions.) When he was asked by Lincoln just before the war to lead the union army he said "I cannot raise my sword against my own people, and so you might say that he led the DEFENCE of his side and he did it amazingly well. So what does this man do and say after loosing his war against his own government and country?These are facinating things to ponder and learn about but its the man himself that was, and remains the wonder. Lee was not just respected by both sides in the war. He was( and still is)) respected and loved to the point of awe, wonder and idolatry. The north dreaded having lost him to the south. "A better man never fought for a worse cause" was a common refrain in the north.. He was THE man among men. THE gentleman's gentleman. THE general among generals. You would be hard pressed to find such a rare example of exemplary manhood anywhere in history, and that is the wonder here, and it is very well displayed for all to see and learn from in this book of his last challenging years. Great Story to Fill in the Rest of Lee the Person Any additional comments? I have read quite a lot about Lee, but interestingly almost nothing about his last 5 years. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Francis-Scott-Key-Audiobook/B06XS1TB97 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Francis Scott Key Subtitle: The Life and Legacy of the Man Who Wrote America's National Anthem Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Kenneth Ray Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 03-23-17 Publisher: Charles River Editors Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: These words elicit strong emotions in the hearts of Americans more than 200 years after they were written. "The Star Spangled Banner" is still sung at sporting events, political rallies, and even church services around the nation on a daily basis, and for decades, they were considered mandatory memory work for every kid in grade school. Today, some find the song disturbing for various reasons, ranging from its martial words to its high notes, and others believe that the national anthem should not be sung because of the character of the man who wrote them: Francis Scott Key. And what of this man, this brilliant lawyer who was born into slave-holding Maryland and himself held slaves even as he wrote of "the land of the free"? He was, to say the least, complex, as he at times fought in court both for and against slaves seeking their freedom. He was a founding member of an organization seeking to return captured slaves to their homelands, yet he also fought abolition tooth and claw. He seems to have been, like many men of his age, torn nearly to pieces by these contradictions, even as he wrote in one of the song's later verses: On the one hand he considered the law of the land the highest authority on earth, but he saw little difference between faith in God and faith in America, as he wrote in the song's rarely sung final verse: "Then conquer we must, when our cause it is just, And this be our motto - 'In God is our trust.'" He was a well-known and well-connected Washington, DC attorney who was always in debt, even as he lived and worked among the most powerful people in the nation. In fact, he died a poor man even though he owned the rights to one of the most popular songs in American history. Francis Scott Key's personal life was somewhat less confusing, if more tragic. He came from a closely knit family and was especially influenced by his mother and grandmother. He was happily married for more than 40 years to a woman who never quite lived up to his standards of piety. He was a devoted and devout father of 11 children who suffered the pangs of burying several before their time. As a result, there was always a conflict between his desire to rejoice in all he had and his often melancholic state of mind. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Charles River Editors) Thu, 23 Mar 2017 20:46:27 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Francis-Scott-Key-Audiobook/B06XS1TB97 thebookvoice.com 01:44:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Francis Scott Key Subtitle: The Life and Legacy of the Man Who Wrote America's National Anthem Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Kenneth Ray Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 03-23-17 Publisher: Charles River Editors Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: These words elicit strong emotions in the hearts of Americans more than 200 years after they were written. "The Star Spangled Banner" is still sung at sporting events, political rallies, and even church services around the nation on a daily basis, and for decades, they were considered mandatory memory work for every kid in grade school. Today, some find the song disturbing for various reasons, ranging from its martial words to its high notes, and others believe that the national anthem should not be sung because of the character of the man who wrote them: Francis Scott Key. And what of this man, this brilliant lawyer who was born into slave-holding Maryland and himself held slaves even as he wrote of "the land of the free"? He was, to say the least, complex, as he at times fought in court both for and against slaves seeking their freedom. He was a founding member of an organization seeking to return captured slaves to their homelands, yet he also fought abolition tooth and claw. He seems to have been, like many men of his age, torn nearly to pieces by these contradictions, even as he wrote in one of the song's later verses: On the one hand he considered the law of the land the highest authority on earth, but he saw little difference between faith in God and faith in America, as he wrote in the song's rarely sung final verse: "Then conquer we must, when our cause it is just, And this be our motto - 'In God is our trust.'" He was a well-known and well-connected Washington, DC attorney who was always in debt, even as he lived and worked among the most powerful people in the nation. In fact, he died a poor man even though he owned the rights to one of the most popular songs in American history. Francis Scott Key's personal life was somewhat less confusing, if more tragic. He came from a closely knit family and was especially influenced by his mother and grandmother. He was happily married for more than 40 years to a woman who never quite lived up to his standards of piety. He was a devoted and devout father of 11 children who suffered the pangs of burying several before their time. As a result, there was always a conflict between his desire to rejoice in all he had and his often melancholic state of mind. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Francis Scott Key Subtitle: The Life and Legacy of the Man Who Wrote America's National Anthem Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Kenneth Ray Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 03-23-17 Publisher: Charles River Editors Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: These words elicit strong emotions in the hearts of Americans more than 200 years after they were written. "The Star Spangled Banner" is still sung at sporting events, political rallies, and even church services around the nation on a daily basis, and for decades, they were considered mandatory memory work for every kid in grade school. Today, some find the song disturbing for various reasons, ranging from its martial words to its high notes, and others believe that the national anthem should not be sung because of the character of the man who wrote them: Francis Scott Key. And what of this man, this brilliant lawyer who was born into slave-holding Maryland and himself held slaves even as he wrote of "the land of the free"? He was, to say the least, complex, as he at times fought in court both for and against slaves seeking their freedom. He was a founding member of an organization seeking to return captured slaves to their homelands, yet he also fought abolition tooth and claw. He seems to have been, like many men of his age, torn nearly to pieces by these contradictions, even as he wrote in one of the song's later verses: On the one hand he considered the law of the land the highest authority on earth, but he saw little difference between faith in God and faith in America, as he wrote in the song's rarely sung final verse: "Then conquer we must, when our cause it is just, And this be our motto - 'In God is our trust.'" He was a well-known and well-connected Washington, DC attorney who was always in debt, even as he lived and worked among the most powerful people in the nation. In fact, he died a poor man even though he owned the rights to one of the most popular songs in American history. Francis Scott Key's personal life was somewhat less confusing, if more tragic. He came from a closely knit family and was especially influenced by his mother and grandmother. He was happily married for more than 40 years to a woman who never quite lived up to his standards of piety. He was a devoted and devout father of 11 children who suffered the pangs of burying several before their time. As a result, there was always a conflict between his desire to rejoice in all he had and his often melancholic state of mind. Members Reviews: but I think people will be better served reading the rest of the book Francis Scott Key did a lot more than write the Star Spangled Banner, which naturally has its own interesting chapter, but I think people will be better served reading the rest of the book, which discusses the important roles he played as a lawyer, and his politics. Spangled Yes I can see beyond Ft. McHenry to the stars of my country. Greatful for filling my heart with the knowledge that the Lord raises up such men to fill the needs this country. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-Crusades-of-Cesar-Chavez-Audiobook/B00KK2IPQE Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Crusades of Cesar Chavez Subtitle: A Biography Author: Miriam Pawel Narrator: Jackson Gutierrez Format: Unabridged Length: 21 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 07-01-14 Publisher: Audible Studios for Bloomsbury Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 20 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Cesar Chavez founded a labor union, launched a movement, and inspired a generation. He rose from migrant worker to national icon, becoming one of the great charismatic leaders of the 20th century. Two decades after his death, Chavez remains the most significant Latino leader in US history. Yet his life story has been told only in hagiography - until now. In the first comprehensive biography of Chavez, Miriam Pawel offers a searching yet empathetic portrayal. Chavez emerges here as a visionary figure with tragic flaws; a brilliant strategist who sometimes stumbled; and a canny, streetwise organizer whose pragmatism was often at odds with his elusive, soaring dreams. He was an experimental thinker with eclectic passions - an avid, self-educated historian and a disciple of Gandhian non-violent protest. Drawing on thousands of documents and scores of interviews, this superbly written life deepens our understanding of one of Chavez's most salient qualities: his profound humanity. Pawel traces Chavez's remarkable career as he conceived strategies that empowered the poor and vanquished California's powerful agriculture industry, and his later shift from inspirational leadership to a cult of personality, with tragic consequences for the union he had built. The Crusades of Cesar Chavez reveals how this most unlikely American hero ignited one of the great social movements of our time. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Miriam Pawel) Tue, 01 Jul 2014 14:52:59 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-Crusades-of-Cesar-Chavez-Audiobook/B00KK2IPQE thebookvoice.com 21:24:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Crusades of Cesar Chavez Subtitle: A Biography Author: Miriam Pawel Narrator: Jackson Gutierrez Format: Unabridged Length: 21 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 07-01-14 Publisher: Audible Studios for Bloomsbury Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 20 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Cesar Chavez founded a labor union, launched a movement, and inspired a generation. He rose from migrant worker to national icon, becoming one of the great charismatic leaders of the 20th century. Two decades after his death, Chavez remains the most significant Latino leader in US history. Yet his life story has been told only in hagiography - until now. In the first comprehensive biography of Chavez, Miriam Pawel offers a searching yet empathetic portrayal. Chavez emerges here as a visionary figure with tragic flaws; a brilliant strategist who sometimes stumbled; and a canny, streetwise organizer whose pragmatism was often at odds with his elusive, soaring dreams. He was an experimental thinker with eclectic passions - an avid, self-educated historian and a disciple of Gandhian non-violent protest. Drawing on thousands of documents and scores of interviews, this superbly written life deepens our understanding of one of Chavez's most salient qualities: his profound humanity. Pawel traces Chavez's remarkable career as he conceived strategies that empowered the poor and vanquished California's powerful agriculture industry, and his later shift from inspirational leadership to a cult of personality, with tragic consequences for the union he had built. The Crusades of Cesar Chavez reveals how this most unlikely American hero ignited one of the great social movements of our time. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Crusades of Cesar Chavez Subtitle: A Biography Author: Miriam Pawel Narrator: Jackson Gutierrez Format: Unabridged Length: 21 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 07-01-14 Publisher: Audible Studios for Bloomsbury Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 20 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Cesar Chavez founded a labor union, launched a movement, and inspired a generation. He rose from migrant worker to national icon, becoming one of the great charismatic leaders of the 20th century. Two decades after his death, Chavez remains the most significant Latino leader in US history. Yet his life story has been told only in hagiography - until now. In the first comprehensive biography of Chavez, Miriam Pawel offers a searching yet empathetic portrayal. Chavez emerges here as a visionary figure with tragic flaws; a brilliant strategist who sometimes stumbled; and a canny, streetwise organizer whose pragmatism was often at odds with his elusive, soaring dreams. He was an experimental thinker with eclectic passions - an avid, self-educated historian and a disciple of Gandhian non-violent protest. Drawing on thousands of documents and scores of interviews, this superbly written life deepens our understanding of one of Chavez's most salient qualities: his profound humanity. Pawel traces Chavez's remarkable career as he conceived strategies that empowered the poor and vanquished California's powerful agriculture industry, and his later shift from inspirational leadership to a cult of personality, with tragic consequences for the union he had built. The Crusades of Cesar Chavez reveals how this most unlikely American hero ignited one of the great social movements of our time. Members Reviews: It seemed honest What did you love best about The Crusades of Cesar Chavez? It showed his development as a leader in an honest way, so that future leaders can use his life like a case study on effective leadership, and see the "lid" that kept him from growing outside of California. The book worked hard to cut through the hero worship and honestly show the real man. What about Jackson Gutierrezs performance did you like? He is obviously a Spanish speaker, and narrated in a way that made Chavez sound real. I had to speed his voice up to 1.5x to make it sound right to me, because he speaks very slowly, but overall, he has a compassionate, funny, emotionally on key voice. Great insight into a great leader Great narration at a good pace. I was really fascinated about the in depth and unbiased look into this amazing man. This is probably the most comprehensive look into the life of Cesar Chavez out there. amazing story, poor audio performance This book is incredible, a barely believable story about one of the most charismatic and strange figures in the recent history of the USA. Unfortunately the reading was not good at all, I am very tolerant of audiobook readings, I go with the flow generally, but this was one of the worst I have listened to, words mispronounced and not just once but the same word mispronounced several times in different ways; and making dramatic pauses in a sentence is fine but to do it in completely random places in the sentence is not. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-Turbulent-Years-Audiobook/B01N1U5VJ6 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Turbulent Years Subtitle: 1980-1996 Author: Pranab Mukherjee Narrator: Sam Dastor Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 01-01-17 Publisher: Audible Studios Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: The Turbulent Years opens in the 1980s. Sanjay Gandhi is dead under unexpected tragic circumstances; not many years later, Indira Gandhi is assassinated; Rajiv Gandhi, 'the reluctant politician', abruptly becomes India's Prime Minister. Pranab Mukherjee was witness to (and sometimes a participant in) the momentous events of the 1980s and the 1990s, a period that was indisputably the most turbulent in India's post-Independence history. An insider, he sheds new light on every major political occurrence of the time - from Rajiv Gandhi's ascendance as India's Prime Minister to the emergence of P. V. Narasimha Rao as the leader of a nation; from Operation Blue Star to the Babri Masjid fiasco. Equally, Mukherjee is candid about each of the professional crises that marked this period of his career - the rumours that he wanted to elbow aside Rajiv Gandhi for the top post; the possible reasons for his ouster from Rajiv's Cabinet and, later, the party; and the allegation that he aided and abetted the Left by not imposing President's rule in West Bengal and Tripura in the late 1980s.The second volume of Mukherjee's autobiography is not only an honest account of his years in power (and in the wilderness) but also a cogent analysis of the political and social turning points of a key period in the evolution of modern India. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Pranab Mukherjee) Sun, 01 Jan 2017 12:37:17 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-Turbulent-Years-Audiobook/B01N1U5VJ6 thebookvoice.com 05:47:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Turbulent Years Subtitle: 1980-1996 Author: Pranab Mukherjee Narrator: Sam Dastor Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 01-01-17 Publisher: Audible Studios Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: The Turbulent Years opens in the 1980s. Sanjay Gandhi is dead under unexpected tragic circumstances; not many years later, Indira Gandhi is assassinated; Rajiv Gandhi, 'the reluctant politician', abruptly becomes India's Prime Minister. Pranab Mukherjee was witness to (and sometimes a participant in) the momentous events of the 1980s and the 1990s, a period that was indisputably the most turbulent in India's post-Independence history. An insider, he sheds new light on every major political occurrence of the time - from Rajiv Gandhi's ascendance as India's Prime Minister to the emergence of P. V. Narasimha Rao as the leader of a nation; from Operation Blue Star to the Babri Masjid fiasco. Equally, Mukherjee is candid about each of the professional crises that marked this period of his career - the rumours that he wanted to elbow aside Rajiv Gandhi for the top post; the possible reasons for his ouster from Rajiv's Cabinet and, later, the party; and the allegation that he aided and abetted the Left by not imposing President's rule in West Bengal and Tripura in the late 1980s.The second volume of Mukherjee's autobiography is not only an honest account of his years in power (and in the wilderness) but also a cogent analysis of the political and social turning points of a key period in the evolution of modern India. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Turbulent Years Subtitle: 1980-1996 Author: Pranab Mukherjee Narrator: Sam Dastor Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 01-01-17 Publisher: Audible Studios Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: The Turbulent Years opens in the 1980s. Sanjay Gandhi is dead under unexpected tragic circumstances; not many years later, Indira Gandhi is assassinated; Rajiv Gandhi, 'the reluctant politician', abruptly becomes India's Prime Minister. Pranab Mukherjee was witness to (and sometimes a participant in) the momentous events of the 1980s and the 1990s, a period that was indisputably the most turbulent in India's post-Independence history. An insider, he sheds new light on every major political occurrence of the time - from Rajiv Gandhi's ascendance as India's Prime Minister to the emergence of P. V. Narasimha Rao as the leader of a nation; from Operation Blue Star to the Babri Masjid fiasco. Equally, Mukherjee is candid about each of the professional crises that marked this period of his career - the rumours that he wanted to elbow aside Rajiv Gandhi for the top post; the possible reasons for his ouster from Rajiv's Cabinet and, later, the party; and the allegation that he aided and abetted the Left by not imposing President's rule in West Bengal and Tripura in the late 1980s.The second volume of Mukherjee's autobiography is not only an honest account of his years in power (and in the wilderness) but also a cogent analysis of the political and social turning points of a key period in the evolution of modern India. Members Reviews: Straight from Rashtrapati Bhawan : President Pranab Mukherjee Reminisces Rare that an Head of State â especially of a large media- frenzy nation like India â publishes some memoirs while in office. President Pranab Mukherjee has chosen to be different. He has come out with the second set of his autobiography covering his public life from 1980 to 1996. Pranab Da recounts his very cordial times with Indira Gandhi, the days and momentous events in history around her assassination and Rajiv Gandhi being sworn in PM, Pranabâs failing of grace with Rajiv â and even being expelled from Congress- getting back in the inner circle and his testy relationship with PV Narasimha Rao. His role and views in the Swaraj Paul â DCM â Escorts controversy provide an interesting glimpse. After the Gandhis, Pranab Mukherjee had been a monumental figure in the Congress party for many decades , handling the senior most cabinet and party positions, Head of Planning & Finance Commission Reading the book gives his birds eye view of The Turbulent Years in Indiaâs political journey. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Cant-Is-Not-an-Option-Audiobook/B007MHJ15E Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Can't Is Not an Option Subtitle: My American Story Author: Nikki Haley Narrator: Nikki Haley Format: Abridged Length: 4 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 04-03-12 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 25 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: A rising star in the Republican Party shares her inspirational memoir of family, hope, and the power of the American Dream. Decades before their daughter surprised the nation by becoming governor of South Carolina, Nikki Haley's parents had a dream. Ajit and Raj Randhawa were well-educated, well-off Sikhs in the Punjab region of India. But despite their high social status, the Randhawas wanted more for their family - the opportunities that only America could offer. So they left behind all they had known and settled in Bamberg, South Carolina (population: 2,500). As the first Indian family in a small Southern town in the early 1970s, the Randhawas faced ignorance, prejudice, and sometimes blatant hostility. Nikki remembers stopping at a roadside produce stand with her father, who always wore his traditional Sikh turban. Within minutes, two police cars pulled to make sure they weren't thieves. But the Randhawas taught their children that they should never think of themselves as victims. They stressed that if you work hard and stay true to yourself, you can overcome any obstacle. The key is believing that can't is not an option. The family struggled to make ends meet while starting a clothing business in their living room, eventually growing it into a multimillion- dollar success. At age 12, Nikki started to do the bookkeeping and taxes after school. After graduating from college and entering the business world, she watched business owners like her parents battle government bureaucracy and overregulation. Her frustration inspired her to get into politics and run for the state legislature. That first campaign, against an entrenched incumbent, led to racial and religious slurs and threats - but Haley, like her parents, refused to back down. She won on a promise to fight for reform, lean budgets, and government accountability, which is exactly what she did - much to the dismay of South Carolina's old-guard politicians. Soon she had a reputation as a conservative leader who could get things done. In the same state where her family was once ridiculed, she inspired a diverse grassroots following. In November 2010 she was elected South Carolina's first female governor and first nonwhite governor, and only the second Indian American governor in the country. Haley's story, as told firsthand in this inspiring memoir, is a testament to the power of determination, faith, and family. And it's proof that the American Dream is still strong and true in the 21 century. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Nikki Haley) Tue, 03 Apr 2012 02:35:21 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Cant-Is-Not-an-Option-Audiobook/B007MHJ15E thebookvoice.com 04:43:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Can't Is Not an Option Subtitle: My American Story Author: Nikki Haley Narrator: Nikki Haley Format: Abridged Length: 4 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 04-03-12 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 25 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: A rising star in the Republican Party shares her inspirational memoir of family, hope, and the power of the American Dream. Decades before their daughter surprised the nation by becoming governor of South Carolina, Nikki Haley's parents had a dream. Ajit and Raj Randhawa were well-educated, well-off Sikhs in the Punjab region of India. But despite their high social status, the Randhawas wanted more for their family - the opportunities that only America could offer. So they left behind all they had known and settled in Bamberg, South Carolina (population: 2,500). As the first Indian family in a small Southern town in the early 1970s, the Randhawas faced ignorance, prejudice, and sometimes blatant hostility. Nikki remembers stopping at a roadside produce stand with her father, who always wore his traditional Sikh turban. Within minutes, two police cars pulled to make sure they weren't thieves. But the Randhawas taught their children that they should never think of themselves as victims. They stressed that if you work hard and stay true to yourself, you can overcome any obstacle. The key is believing that can't is not an option. The family struggled to make ends meet while starting a clothing business in their living room, eventually growing it into a multimillion- dollar success. At age 12, Nikki started to do the bookkeeping and taxes after school. After graduating from college and entering the business world, she watched business owners like her parents battle government bureaucracy and overregulation. Her frustration inspired her to get into politics and run for the state legislature. That first campaign, against an entrenched incumbent, led to racial and religious slurs and threats - but Haley, like her parents, refused to back down. She won on a promise to fight for reform, lean budgets, and government accountability, which is exactly what she did - much to the dismay of South Carolina's old-guard politicians. Soon she had a reputation as a conservative leader who could get things done. In the same state where her family was once ridiculed, she inspired a diverse grassroots following. In November 2010 she was elected South Carolina's first female governor and first nonwhite governor, and only the second Indian American governor in the country. Haley's story, as told firsthand in this inspiring memoir, is a testament to the power of determination, faith, and family. And it's proof that the American Dream is still strong and true in the 21 century. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Can't Is Not an Option Subtitle: My American Story Author: Nikki Haley Narrator: Nikki Haley Format: Abridged Length: 4 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 04-03-12 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 25 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: A rising star in the Republican Party shares her inspirational memoir of family, hope, and the power of the American Dream. Decades before their daughter surprised the nation by becoming governor of South Carolina, Nikki Haley's parents had a dream. Ajit and Raj Randhawa were well-educated, well-off Sikhs in the Punjab region of India. But despite their high social status, the Randhawas wanted more for their family - the opportunities that only America could offer. So they left behind all they had known and settled in Bamberg, South Carolina (population: 2,500). As the first Indian family in a small Southern town in the early 1970s, the Randhawas faced ignorance, prejudice, and sometimes blatant hostility. Nikki remembers stopping at a roadside produce stand with her father, who always wore his traditional Sikh turban. Within minutes, two police cars pulled to make sure they weren't thieves. But the Randhawas taught their children that they should never think of themselves as victims. They stressed that if you work hard and stay true to yourself, you can overcome any obstacle. The key is believing that can't is not an option. The family struggled to make ends meet while starting a clothing business in their living room, eventually growing it into a multimillion- dollar success. At age 12, Nikki started to do the bookkeeping and taxes after school. After graduating from college and entering the business world, she watched business owners like her parents battle government bureaucracy and overregulation. Her frustration inspired her to get into politics and run for the state legislature. That first campaign, against an entrenched incumbent, led to racial and religious slurs and threats - but Haley, like her parents, refused to back down. She won on a promise to fight for reform, lean budgets, and government accountability, which is exactly what she did - much to the dismay of South Carolina's old-guard politicians. Soon she had a reputation as a conservative leader who could get things done. In the same state where her family was once ridiculed, she inspired a diverse grassroots following. In November 2010 she was elected South Carolina's first female governor and first nonwhite governor, and only the second Indian American governor in the country. Haley's story, as told firsthand in this inspiring memoir, is a testament to the power of determination, faith, and family. And it's proof that the American Dream is still strong and true in the 21 century. Members Reviews: Average story What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you? Narration by the author. What could Nikki Haley have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you? There is no meat in this book, all this seems like is a political biography to prepare her for the next office she seeks. What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment? Disappointment. I don't see her story much different than any other immigrant family story, infact her story is very bland. Any additional comments? This is nothing but a book without any meat or substance. It seems to me that its designed to be used to further her political career. Nothing else. Great Story Well Read!!! What made the experience of listening to Can't Is Not an Option the most enjoyable? I just love the story of success against all of the odds. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Cleopatra-La-reina-seductora-Cleopatra-The-Seductive-Queen-Audiobook/B00V5DN2YW Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> Título: Cleopatra: La reina seductora [Cleopatra: The Seductive Queen] Autor: Online Studio Productions Narrador: uncredited Formato: Unabridged Duración: 31 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 03-25-15 Editor: Online Studio Productions Calificaciones: 3 de 5 de 2 votos Categorías: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Resumen del editor: La famosa musa egipcia, protagonista de toda una era de episodios, guerras, amores, peligros, (donde incluso los más poderosos hombres de la altiva Roma, Cayo Julio César y Marco Antonio, cayeron a sus pies), en un audiolibro de gran valor histórico. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Online Studio Productions) Wed, 25 Mar 2015 14:60:16 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Cleopatra-La-reina-seductora-Cleopatra-The-Seductive-Queen-Audiobook/B00V5DN2YW thebookvoice.com 00:31:00 no Escucha este título completo gratis en thebookvoice.com Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> Título: Cleopatra: La reina seductora [Cleopatra: The Seductive Queen] Autor: Online Studio Productions Narrador: uncredited Formato: Unabridged Duración: 31 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 03-25-15 Editor: Online Studio Productions Calificaciones: 3 de 5 de 2 votos Categorías: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Resumen del editor: La famosa musa egipcia, protagonista de toda una era de episodios, guerras, amores, peligros, (donde incluso los más poderosos hombres de la altiva Roma, Cayo Julio César y Marco Antonio, cayeron a sus pies), en un audiolibro de gran valor histórico. Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> Título: Cleopatra: La reina seductora [Cleopatra: The Seductive Queen] Autor: Online Studio Productions Narrador: uncredited Formato: Unabridged Duración: 31 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 03-25-15 Editor: Online Studio Productions Calificaciones: 3 de 5 de 2 votos Categorías: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Resumen del editor: La famosa musa egipcia, protagonista de toda una era de episodios, guerras, amores, peligros, (donde incluso los más poderosos hombres de la altiva Roma, Cayo Julio César y Marco Antonio, cayeron a sus pies), en un audiolibro de gran valor histórico. Opiniones de los miembros: Muy buen libro. Muy bien narrado, interesante lo recomiendo ! Siempre es bueno saber como era la vida en esos tiempos y las barbaries de que eran capaces de hacer por el poder. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Elizabeth-Audiobook/B01G2BXQMO Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Elizabeth Subtitle: The Forgotten Years Author: John Guy Narrator: Alex Jennings Format: Unabridged Length: 17 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 05-24-16 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 23 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: A groundbreaking reconsideration of our favorite Tudor queen, Elizabeth is an intimate and surprising biography that shows her at the height of her power by the best-selling, Whitbread Award-winning author of Queen of Scots. Elizabeth was crowned at 25 after a tempestuous childhood as a bastard and an outcast, but it was only when she reached 50 and all hopes of a royal marriage were dashed that she began to wield real power in her own right. For 25 years she had struggled to assert her authority over advisers who pressed her to marry and settle the succession; now, she was determined not only to reign but also to rule. In this magisterial biography of England's most ambitious Tudor queen, John Guy introduces us to a woman who is refreshingly unfamiliar: at once powerful and vulnerable, willful and afraid. In these essential and misunderstood forgotten years, Elizabeth confronts challenges at home and abroad: war against the Catholic powers of France and Spain, revolt in Ireland, an economic crisis that triggered riots in the streets of London, and a conspiracy to place her cousin Mary Queen of Scots on her throne. For a while she was smitten by a much younger man, but could she allow herself to act on that passion and still keep her throne? For the better part of a decade, John Guy mined long-overlooked archives, scouring court documents and handwritten letters to sweep away myths and rumors. This prodigious historical detective work has made it possible to reveal for the first time the woman behind the polished veneer: wracked by insecurity, often too anxious to sleep alone, voicing her own distinctive and surprisingly resonant concerns. Guy writes like a dream, and this combination of groundbreaking research and propulsive narrative puts him in a class of his own. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (John Guy) Tue, 24 May 2016 03:36:18 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Elizabeth-Audiobook/B01G2BXQMO thebookvoice.com 17:15:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Elizabeth Subtitle: The Forgotten Years Author: John Guy Narrator: Alex Jennings Format: Unabridged Length: 17 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 05-24-16 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 23 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: A groundbreaking reconsideration of our favorite Tudor queen, Elizabeth is an intimate and surprising biography that shows her at the height of her power by the best-selling, Whitbread Award-winning author of Queen of Scots. Elizabeth was crowned at 25 after a tempestuous childhood as a bastard and an outcast, but it was only when she reached 50 and all hopes of a royal marriage were dashed that she began to wield real power in her own right. For 25 years she had struggled to assert her authority over advisers who pressed her to marry and settle the succession; now, she was determined not only to reign but also to rule. In this magisterial biography of England's most ambitious Tudor queen, John Guy introduces us to a woman who is refreshingly unfamiliar: at once powerful and vulnerable, willful and afraid. In these essential and misunderstood forgotten years, Elizabeth confronts challenges at home and abroad: war against the Catholic powers of France and Spain, revolt in Ireland, an economic crisis that triggered riots in the streets of London, and a conspiracy to place her cousin Mary Queen of Scots on her throne. For a while she was smitten by a much younger man, but could she allow herself to act on that passion and still keep her throne? For the better part of a decade, John Guy mined long-overlooked archives, scouring court documents and handwritten letters to sweep away myths and rumors. This prodigious historical detective work has made it possible to reveal for the first time the woman behind the polished veneer: wracked by insecurity, often too anxious to sleep alone, voicing her own distinctive and surprisingly resonant concerns. Guy writes like a dream, and this combination of groundbreaking research and propulsive narrative puts him in a class of his own. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Elizabeth Subtitle: The Forgotten Years Author: John Guy Narrator: Alex Jennings Format: Unabridged Length: 17 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 05-24-16 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 23 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: A groundbreaking reconsideration of our favorite Tudor queen, Elizabeth is an intimate and surprising biography that shows her at the height of her power by the best-selling, Whitbread Award-winning author of Queen of Scots. Elizabeth was crowned at 25 after a tempestuous childhood as a bastard and an outcast, but it was only when she reached 50 and all hopes of a royal marriage were dashed that she began to wield real power in her own right. For 25 years she had struggled to assert her authority over advisers who pressed her to marry and settle the succession; now, she was determined not only to reign but also to rule. In this magisterial biography of England's most ambitious Tudor queen, John Guy introduces us to a woman who is refreshingly unfamiliar: at once powerful and vulnerable, willful and afraid. In these essential and misunderstood forgotten years, Elizabeth confronts challenges at home and abroad: war against the Catholic powers of France and Spain, revolt in Ireland, an economic crisis that triggered riots in the streets of London, and a conspiracy to place her cousin Mary Queen of Scots on her throne. For a while she was smitten by a much younger man, but could she allow herself to act on that passion and still keep her throne? For the better part of a decade, John Guy mined long-overlooked archives, scouring court documents and handwritten letters to sweep away myths and rumors. This prodigious historical detective work has made it possible to reveal for the first time the woman behind the polished veneer: wracked by insecurity, often too anxious to sleep alone, voicing her own distinctive and surprisingly resonant concerns. Guy writes like a dream, and this combination of groundbreaking research and propulsive narrative puts him in a class of his own. Members Reviews: Excellent This was a most wonderfully written book. Loved the detail and biographical accounts. The more I listened the more I wanted to know worth the credit I seldom write positive reviews, but here one is. A well researched, well organised, factual history read beautifully. Nothing jarred. Nothing irritated. I am really glad to have purchased this book. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Brent-Spiner-Vladimir-Putin-Audiobook/B01DYKJO36 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Brent Spiner & Vladimir Putin Subtitle: The Forbidden Abyss, Part One Author: Gabrielle Chana, Gail Chord Schuler Narrator: Gail Chord Schuler Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 04-08-16 Publisher: Gail Chord Schuler Ratings: 2 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: The truth about the real Brent Spiner and Vladimir Putin that you will never hear in Jesuit News (i.e. CNN, MSNBC, FOX, BBC, etc.). This is the fascinating and unbelievable true story behind the first two men who fell in love with Gail Chord Schuler (Gail Chana in this book) and how the Jesuit Order has targeted Gail Chord Schuler, Brent Spiner, and Vladimir Putin, forcing them to parade in a charade before the world filled with Jesuit wives and extortioners who will stop at nothing to prevent Brent Spiner and Vladimir Putin from marrying the woman they love: Gail Chord Schuler. Nobody should vote in the US Presidential election (2016) without listening to this book. This book shows the heart of the real Vladimir Putin, who is nothing like how Jesuit News portrays him to the world. Knowing the truth will set us free. How a presidential candidate handles Vladimir Putin exposes their stance on the Jesuit Order, which, in turn, exposes whether they are a Jesuit patsy or a courageous leader. This books reveals that Vladimir Putin is the strongest anti-Jesuit world leader in the world today, simply because he is in love with the woman the Jesuits fear the most: Gail Chord Schuler. The extent to which Jesuits will go to bring down Gail Chord Schuler, Brent Spiner, and Vladimir Putin will blow you away in this horrifying, yet fascinating, true story. This is the first half of the very long book, The Forbidden Abyss: Part One, and covers the history of Brent Spiner and Vladimir Putin from 1990 to 2012. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Gabrielle Chana) Fri, 08 Apr 2016 13:10:36 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Brent-Spiner-Vladimir-Putin-Audiobook/B01DYKJO36 thebookvoice.com 10:33:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Brent Spiner & Vladimir Putin Subtitle: The Forbidden Abyss, Part One Author: Gabrielle Chana, Gail Chord Schuler Narrator: Gail Chord Schuler Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 04-08-16 Publisher: Gail Chord Schuler Ratings: 2 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: The truth about the real Brent Spiner and Vladimir Putin that you will never hear in Jesuit News (i.e. CNN, MSNBC, FOX, BBC, etc.). This is the fascinating and unbelievable true story behind the first two men who fell in love with Gail Chord Schuler (Gail Chana in this book) and how the Jesuit Order has targeted Gail Chord Schuler, Brent Spiner, and Vladimir Putin, forcing them to parade in a charade before the world filled with Jesuit wives and extortioners who will stop at nothing to prevent Brent Spiner and Vladimir Putin from marrying the woman they love: Gail Chord Schuler. Nobody should vote in the US Presidential election (2016) without listening to this book. This book shows the heart of the real Vladimir Putin, who is nothing like how Jesuit News portrays him to the world. Knowing the truth will set us free. How a presidential candidate handles Vladimir Putin exposes their stance on the Jesuit Order, which, in turn, exposes whether they are a Jesuit patsy or a courageous leader. This books reveals that Vladimir Putin is the strongest anti-Jesuit world leader in the world today, simply because he is in love with the woman the Jesuits fear the most: Gail Chord Schuler. The extent to which Jesuits will go to bring down Gail Chord Schuler, Brent Spiner, and Vladimir Putin will blow you away in this horrifying, yet fascinating, true story. This is the first half of the very long book, The Forbidden Abyss: Part One, and covers the history of Brent Spiner and Vladimir Putin from 1990 to 2012. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Brent Spiner & Vladimir Putin Subtitle: The Forbidden Abyss, Part One Author: Gabrielle Chana, Gail Chord Schuler Narrator: Gail Chord Schuler Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 04-08-16 Publisher: Gail Chord Schuler Ratings: 2 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: The truth about the real Brent Spiner and Vladimir Putin that you will never hear in Jesuit News (i.e. CNN, MSNBC, FOX, BBC, etc.). This is the fascinating and unbelievable true story behind the first two men who fell in love with Gail Chord Schuler (Gail Chana in this book) and how the Jesuit Order has targeted Gail Chord Schuler, Brent Spiner, and Vladimir Putin, forcing them to parade in a charade before the world filled with Jesuit wives and extortioners who will stop at nothing to prevent Brent Spiner and Vladimir Putin from marrying the woman they love: Gail Chord Schuler. Nobody should vote in the US Presidential election (2016) without listening to this book. This book shows the heart of the real Vladimir Putin, who is nothing like how Jesuit News portrays him to the world. Knowing the truth will set us free. How a presidential candidate handles Vladimir Putin exposes their stance on the Jesuit Order, which, in turn, exposes whether they are a Jesuit patsy or a courageous leader. This books reveals that Vladimir Putin is the strongest anti-Jesuit world leader in the world today, simply because he is in love with the woman the Jesuits fear the most: Gail Chord Schuler. The extent to which Jesuits will go to bring down Gail Chord Schuler, Brent Spiner, and Vladimir Putin will blow you away in this horrifying, yet fascinating, true story. This is the first half of the very long book, The Forbidden Abyss: Part One, and covers the history of Brent Spiner and Vladimir Putin from 1990 to 2012. Members Reviews: LOL Ah, the ravings of a lunatic mind off her meds. Repetitious and lacking in basic logic. Inaccuracies abound (ex. Howard Hughes,Sr. WAS married to Jr.'s mother, who never married anyone named Chord). Obviously wrong again and again, which is why no one herein slandered would waste time filing a defamation lawsuit. Candid with highly embarrassing facts (poor trailer trash, car repo, yeast infection, paranoid schizophrenic, poverty, etc.). To sum up, this is a treasure trove of hilarity. Enjoy! https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/If-White-Kids-Die-Audiobook/B01NCYL4R9 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: If White Kids Die Subtitle: Memories of a Civil Rights Movement Volunteer Author: Dick J. Reavis Narrator: Keith McCarthy Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 01-25-17 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: The summer of 1964 had been "Freedom Summer" for a few campuses. The Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) had drawn some 500 students, most of them white, from Ivy League and prestigious universities to help its integration efforts in Mississippi. An up-and-coming leader named Stokely Carmichael had told a group of prospective volunteers in New York that SNCC wanted to be sure that if blacks were killed for the civil rights cause, whites would die with them. What he said was prophetic, even if it wasn't popular. A few weeks after his speech, three young men-two white and one black-were murdered in Philadelphia, Mississippi. The nation was scandalized. While he wasn't aware of Carmichael's strategy when he decided to join a 1965 summer voter registration program, Dick J. Reavis felt it instinctively when he told his resistant father the reason he was going. "Dad, if we live in a country where nobody pays attention when Negroes die, then I guess that's the way it has to be. Somebody has to pay the price." The price the white middle-class Texan paid when he spent a summer on the wrong side of the tracks in Demopolis, Alabama, was his innocence. If White Kids Die describes his gradual maturation as he encountered the other side of legally enforced racism. Reavis came to understand the frustration with "The System" that fueled the civil rights movement. At the same time, he saw the infighting and strategizing within the movement that prevented it from living up to his ideals. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Dick J. Reavis) Wed, 25 Jan 2017 06:59:28 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/If-White-Kids-Die-Audiobook/B01NCYL4R9 thebookvoice.com 04:31:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: If White Kids Die Subtitle: Memories of a Civil Rights Movement Volunteer Author: Dick J. Reavis Narrator: Keith McCarthy Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 01-25-17 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: The summer of 1964 had been "Freedom Summer" for a few campuses. The Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) had drawn some 500 students, most of them white, from Ivy League and prestigious universities to help its integration efforts in Mississippi. An up-and-coming leader named Stokely Carmichael had told a group of prospective volunteers in New York that SNCC wanted to be sure that if blacks were killed for the civil rights cause, whites would die with them. What he said was prophetic, even if it wasn't popular. A few weeks after his speech, three young men-two white and one black-were murdered in Philadelphia, Mississippi. The nation was scandalized. While he wasn't aware of Carmichael's strategy when he decided to join a 1965 summer voter registration program, Dick J. Reavis felt it instinctively when he told his resistant father the reason he was going. "Dad, if we live in a country where nobody pays attention when Negroes die, then I guess that's the way it has to be. Somebody has to pay the price." The price the white middle-class Texan paid when he spent a summer on the wrong side of the tracks in Demopolis, Alabama, was his innocence. If White Kids Die describes his gradual maturation as he encountered the other side of legally enforced racism. Reavis came to understand the frustration with "The System" that fueled the civil rights movement. At the same time, he saw the infighting and strategizing within the movement that prevented it from living up to his ideals. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: If White Kids Die Subtitle: Memories of a Civil Rights Movement Volunteer Author: Dick J. Reavis Narrator: Keith McCarthy Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 01-25-17 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: The summer of 1964 had been "Freedom Summer" for a few campuses. The Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) had drawn some 500 students, most of them white, from Ivy League and prestigious universities to help its integration efforts in Mississippi. An up-and-coming leader named Stokely Carmichael had told a group of prospective volunteers in New York that SNCC wanted to be sure that if blacks were killed for the civil rights cause, whites would die with them. What he said was prophetic, even if it wasn't popular. A few weeks after his speech, three young men-two white and one black-were murdered in Philadelphia, Mississippi. The nation was scandalized. While he wasn't aware of Carmichael's strategy when he decided to join a 1965 summer voter registration program, Dick J. Reavis felt it instinctively when he told his resistant father the reason he was going. "Dad, if we live in a country where nobody pays attention when Negroes die, then I guess that's the way it has to be. Somebody has to pay the price." The price the white middle-class Texan paid when he spent a summer on the wrong side of the tracks in Demopolis, Alabama, was his innocence. If White Kids Die describes his gradual maturation as he encountered the other side of legally enforced racism. Reavis came to understand the frustration with "The System" that fueled the civil rights movement. At the same time, he saw the infighting and strategizing within the movement that prevented it from living up to his ideals. Members Reviews: Honest, intimate portrait This is a brief and unflinching, deeply personal account of one young man's efforts during the civil rights movement. I was a child in Demopolis a little earlier than these events, not from the south, only living there for eight years before returning to the mid-Atlantic area. Every word here rings true, although I lived in a different world, a comfortable white world, where I only glimpsed shadows of the events and overheard the grown ups discussing the matters covered here. This book fills in what was really happening and has added depth to my strange and confusing childhood memories. There are no saints here, only humans, with all their limitations, trying to do what they believe is right. A wonderful book. Valuable perspectives from courageous white southern activists This is an excellent book, and a very quick read. It gives valuable perspectives from the trenches of the civil rights movement. It is easy these days to get a very simplistic sense of the Movement, told and retold by familiar voices. But the Movement was much more complex, diverse and varied from place to place, person to person, and year to year. The book features, among many other courageous activists of that time, "Arkansas" (James Benston), who now goes by the name Strider Benston in Boulder, Colorado, and Pat Gandy from Georgia. They were young southern white men active in the Movement, like the author Dick Reavis. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Winston-Churchill-Lecciones-de-Liderazgo-Winston-Churchill-Leadership-Lessons-Audiobook/B0743SMRFS Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> Título: Winston Churchill: Lecciones de Liderazgo [Winston Churchill: Leadership Lessons] Subtitular: Las grandes enseñanzas del último león [The Great Teachings of the Last Lion] Autor: Michael Winicott Narrador: Nicolas Villanueva Formato: Unabridged Duración: 48 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 07-24-17 Editor: UNITEXTO LLC Calificaciones: 4 de 5 de 7 votos Categorías: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Resumen del editor: ¡Descubre las lecciones de liderazgo de Winston Churchill que pueden transformar su vida! Winston Churchill es una de las figuras más fascinantes del pasado reciente, por una amplia variedad de razones. Una de las más convincentes es cómo su vida encarna de manera tan definitiva el proceso de convertirse en un gran líder. Este audiolibro tiene como objetivo ayudar a los interesados en el tema del liderazgo a apreciar algunas de las lecciones que la vida de Churchill tiene para ofrecer. Comienza con un breve resumen de la historia de vida del gran hombre, que van desde las circunstancias aristocráticas, pero a menudo desafiantes, de su nacimiento y vida temprana, hasta llegar a la cima de su poder y su posterior declive. Sigue luego con las diez lecciones más importantes de liderazgo de su extensa vida , cada una emanada de las circunstancias de una etapa particular de su desarrollo y de sus respuestas a los desafíos. Si bien cada uno de estos episodios tiene un punto particular para enseñar a los estudiantes de liderazgo, también ayudan a revelar e iluminar los principios más fundamentales del liderazgo. ¿Está Usted listo para aprender de la vida de Winston Churchill? ¿Está interesado en aprender sobre negocios y emprendimientos? Y lo más importante, ¿estás listo para aprender sobre la vida? Todo esto y más en este fascinante libro. He aquí un pantallazo de los temas que Usted podrá aprender... Compre su copia hoy mismo y comience a aplicar las lecciones que pueden cambiar su vida! Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Michael Winicott) Mon, 24 Jul 2017 03:25:13 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Winston-Churchill-Lecciones-de-Liderazgo-Winston-Churchill-Leadership-Lessons-Audiobook/B0743SMRFS thebookvoice.com 00:48:00 no Escucha este título completo gratis en thebookvoice.com Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> Título: Winston Churchill: Lecciones de Liderazgo [Winston Churchill: Leadership Lessons] Subtitular: Las grandes enseñanzas del último león [The Great Teachings of the Last Lion] Autor: Michael Winicott Narrador: Nicolas Villanueva Formato: Unabridged Duración: 48 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 07-24-17 Editor: UNITEXTO LLC Calificaciones: 4 de 5 de 7 votos Categorías: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Resumen del editor: ¡Descubre las lecciones de liderazgo de Winston Churchill que pueden transformar su vida! Winston Churchill es una de las figuras más fascinantes del pasado reciente, por una amplia variedad de razones. Una de las más convincentes es cómo su vida encarna de manera tan definitiva el proceso de convertirse en un gran líder. Este audiolibro tiene como objetivo ayudar a los interesados en el tema del liderazgo a apreciar algunas de las lecciones que la vida de Churchill tiene para ofrecer. Comienza con un breve resumen de la historia de vida del gran hombre, que van desde las circunstancias aristocráticas, pero a menudo desafiantes, de su nacimiento y vida temprana, hasta llegar a la cima de su poder y su posterior declive. Sigue luego con las diez lecciones más importantes de liderazgo de su extensa vida , cada una emanada de las circunstancias de una etapa particular de su desarrollo y de sus respuestas a los desafíos. Si bien cada uno de estos episodios tiene un punto particular para enseñar a los estudiantes de liderazgo, también ayudan a revelar e iluminar los principios más fundamentales del liderazgo. ¿Está Usted listo para aprender de la vida de Winston Churchill? ¿Está interesado en aprender sobre negocios y emprendimientos? Y lo más importante, ¿estás listo para aprender sobre la vida? Todo esto y más en este fascinante libro. He aquí un pantallazo de los temas que Usted podrá aprender... Compre su copia hoy mismo y comience a aplicar las lecciones que pueden cambiar su vida! Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish. Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> Título: Winston Churchill: Lecciones de Liderazgo [Winston Churchill: Leadership Lessons] Subtitular: Las grandes enseñanzas del último león [The Great Teachings of the Last Lion] Autor: Michael Winicott Narrador: Nicolas Villanueva Formato: Unabridged Duración: 48 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 07-24-17 Editor: UNITEXTO LLC Calificaciones: 4 de 5 de 7 votos Categorías: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Resumen del editor: ¡Descubre las lecciones de liderazgo de Winston Churchill que pueden transformar su vida! Winston Churchill es una de las figuras más fascinantes del pasado reciente, por una amplia variedad de razones. Una de las más convincentes es cómo su vida encarna de manera tan definitiva el proceso de convertirse en un gran líder. Este audiolibro tiene como objetivo ayudar a los interesados en el tema del liderazgo a apreciar algunas de las lecciones que la vida de Churchill tiene para ofrecer. Comienza con un breve resumen de la historia de vida del gran hombre, que van desde las circunstancias aristocráticas, pero a menudo desafiantes, de su nacimiento y vida temprana, hasta llegar a la cima de su poder y su posterior declive. Sigue luego con las diez lecciones más importantes de liderazgo de su extensa vida , cada una emanada de las circunstancias de una etapa particular de su desarrollo y de sus respuestas a los desafíos. Si bien cada uno de estos episodios tiene un punto particular para enseñar a los estudiantes de liderazgo, también ayudan a revelar e iluminar los principios más fundamentales del liderazgo. ¿Está Usted listo para aprender de la vida de Winston Churchill? ¿Está interesado en aprender sobre negocios y emprendimientos? Y lo más importante, ¿estás listo para aprender sobre la vida? Todo esto y más en este fascinante libro. He aquí un pantallazo de los temas que Usted podrá aprender... Compre su copia hoy mismo y comience a aplicar las lecciones que pueden cambiar su vida! Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish. Opiniones de los miembros: Pobre contenido - Falta de frases y experiencias Es un relato muy superficial. No tiene citas a ningún discurso, esperaba que se relataran mas experiencias y discursos relevantes https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Thomas-Jefferson-The-Failures-and-Greatness-of-an-Ordinary-Man-Audiobook/B01BI7IHBW Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Thomas Jefferson: The Failures and Greatness of an Ordinary Man Author: Jonathan Sistine Narrator: Jim D. Johnston Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 02-08-16 Publisher: Make Profits Easy LLC Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: To study Jefferson is to ascend a mountain, its peak awash in veiling mists. He was the embodiment of the enlightenment man, the perfect synthesis of classicist, scientist, and visionary. How can we hope to understand such a towering figure? The Sage of Monticello, deified in American politics, speaks across the ages like a patriotic Moses, or Buddha, or Christ. Or so his disciples would have us believe. The real Thomas Jefferson was an ordinary man, with all the usual failings. Molded by the culture of the Virginia planter class, he fought against tyranny while oppressing his own slaves. He institutionalized racist attitudes, bickered with his rivals, lusted after other men's wives, and kept his own mixed-race children in bondage. Yet his accomplishments are too spectacular to be denied. The Declaration of Independence, the Louisiana Purchase, he even abolished taxes (for a while). As a Founding Father, his contributions eclipsed all the rest. Without Jefferson, the American experiment might have ended before it began. So how can we make sense of his personal failings in the context of his great works? Thomas Jefferson: The Failures and Greatness of an Ordinary Man looks at Jefferson from the ground up, finding handholds in his love of Greek literature and fine wine, his affection for friends and family, and the compromises he deemed necessary for the survival of the nation. By exploring his relationships, the listener is invited into Jefferson's sanctum sanctorum, to stare unblinking at his complexity and follow truth where it leads. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jonathan Sistine) Mon, 08 Feb 2016 17:27:49 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Thomas-Jefferson-The-Failures-and-Greatness-of-an-Ordinary-Man-Audiobook/B01BI7IHBW thebookvoice.com 03:51:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Thomas Jefferson: The Failures and Greatness of an Ordinary Man Author: Jonathan Sistine Narrator: Jim D. Johnston Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 02-08-16 Publisher: Make Profits Easy LLC Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: To study Jefferson is to ascend a mountain, its peak awash in veiling mists. He was the embodiment of the enlightenment man, the perfect synthesis of classicist, scientist, and visionary. How can we hope to understand such a towering figure? The Sage of Monticello, deified in American politics, speaks across the ages like a patriotic Moses, or Buddha, or Christ. Or so his disciples would have us believe. The real Thomas Jefferson was an ordinary man, with all the usual failings. Molded by the culture of the Virginia planter class, he fought against tyranny while oppressing his own slaves. He institutionalized racist attitudes, bickered with his rivals, lusted after other men's wives, and kept his own mixed-race children in bondage. Yet his accomplishments are too spectacular to be denied. The Declaration of Independence, the Louisiana Purchase, he even abolished taxes (for a while). As a Founding Father, his contributions eclipsed all the rest. Without Jefferson, the American experiment might have ended before it began. So how can we make sense of his personal failings in the context of his great works? Thomas Jefferson: The Failures and Greatness of an Ordinary Man looks at Jefferson from the ground up, finding handholds in his love of Greek literature and fine wine, his affection for friends and family, and the compromises he deemed necessary for the survival of the nation. By exploring his relationships, the listener is invited into Jefferson's sanctum sanctorum, to stare unblinking at his complexity and follow truth where it leads. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Thomas Jefferson: The Failures and Greatness of an Ordinary Man Author: Jonathan Sistine Narrator: Jim D. Johnston Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 02-08-16 Publisher: Make Profits Easy LLC Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: To study Jefferson is to ascend a mountain, its peak awash in veiling mists. He was the embodiment of the enlightenment man, the perfect synthesis of classicist, scientist, and visionary. How can we hope to understand such a towering figure? The Sage of Monticello, deified in American politics, speaks across the ages like a patriotic Moses, or Buddha, or Christ. Or so his disciples would have us believe. The real Thomas Jefferson was an ordinary man, with all the usual failings. Molded by the culture of the Virginia planter class, he fought against tyranny while oppressing his own slaves. He institutionalized racist attitudes, bickered with his rivals, lusted after other men's wives, and kept his own mixed-race children in bondage. Yet his accomplishments are too spectacular to be denied. The Declaration of Independence, the Louisiana Purchase, he even abolished taxes (for a while). As a Founding Father, his contributions eclipsed all the rest. Without Jefferson, the American experiment might have ended before it began. So how can we make sense of his personal failings in the context of his great works? Thomas Jefferson: The Failures and Greatness of an Ordinary Man looks at Jefferson from the ground up, finding handholds in his love of Greek literature and fine wine, his affection for friends and family, and the compromises he deemed necessary for the survival of the nation. By exploring his relationships, the listener is invited into Jefferson's sanctum sanctorum, to stare unblinking at his complexity and follow truth where it leads. Members Reviews: Inspiring read! It's always great to read about an inspiring person. This book makes clear that thomas jefferson wasn't some super hero but an ordinary man that had a great life yourney and become a special human being on the way Three Stars It wanders off subject Interesting. Difficult reading, at times. However, the information and review of Thomas Jefferson's life is interesting. At times, it felt like I was reading about current, modern politicians. Only the dates are over 200 years apart. Amazing resource for all Jefferson enthusiasts! This book really blew my socks off. I love Jefferson, but never really felt I fully understood this important man of mystery until I read this book. I was completely amazed by how this book breaks down the man Jefferson and lays out his life. There are many aspects of Jefferson's life that are worth exploring and this book goes through each of them with enough detail to ensure you can put the pieces together and see this great man for who he was. I particular liked the discussion on his legacy and what we can learn from his life! Easy read, but superficial in parts The writer has an easy style, but two many quotations from others. I would prefer more depth. It dies give a good overview of his political life. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Rommel-Audiobook/B007ROGEVG Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Rommel Subtitle: Leadership Lessons from the Desert Fox Author: Charles Messenger Narrator: Tom Weiner Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 04-06-12 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 35 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Modeled on the acclaimed Great Generals Series, which features the strategy and legacyof famous American generals, World Generals broadens the scope to include the worlds finest military leaders. Each volume includes a foreword by General Wesley K. Clark and is coedited with an afterword by a different foreign general. This exciting series opens with the Desert Fox, the most famous German field marshal in World War II, Erwin Rommel. A hero of the people of the Third Reich and widely respected by his opponents, Rommel proved himself highly adept at blitzkrieg warfare. He consistently outwitted his adversaries in both France and North Africa throughhis ability to sense the weak spot in his enemys deployment and by the pace at which he conducted his operations. Rommel was seriously wounded in France just three days before the aborted attempt on Hitlers life. Rommel subsequently came under suspicion of being involved in the plot and, under pressure, committed suicide. Rommel displayed an outstanding ability to seize the initiative and retain it, and here, Charles Messenger draws on the skills behind this ability for the benefit of modern-day leaders. Charles Messenger served for 20 years as an officer in the Royal Tank Regiment before becoming a full-time military historian and defense analyst. He is the author of nearly 40 books, including The Blitzkrieg Story. He lives in London. Critic Reviews: Charles Messenger tells the story of Germanys most famous field marshal with a verve and brio reminiscent of his subject.Anyone seeking a concise account of Rommels remarkable life and career need look no further. (Roger Moorhouse, author of Killing Hitler) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Charles Messenger) Fri, 06 Apr 2012 22:56:41 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Rommel-Audiobook/B007ROGEVG thebookvoice.com 05:18:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Rommel Subtitle: Leadership Lessons from the Desert Fox Author: Charles Messenger Narrator: Tom Weiner Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 04-06-12 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 35 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Modeled on the acclaimed Great Generals Series, which features the strategy and legacyof famous American generals, World Generals broadens the scope to include the worlds finest military leaders. Each volume includes a foreword by General Wesley K. Clark and is coedited with an afterword by a different foreign general. This exciting series opens with the Desert Fox, the most famous German field marshal in World War II, Erwin Rommel. A hero of the people of the Third Reich and widely respected by his opponents, Rommel proved himself highly adept at blitzkrieg warfare. He consistently outwitted his adversaries in both France and North Africa throughhis ability to sense the weak spot in his enemys deployment and by the pace at which he conducted his operations. Rommel was seriously wounded in France just three days before the aborted attempt on Hitlers life. Rommel subsequently came under suspicion of being involved in the plot and, under pressure, committed suicide. Rommel displayed an outstanding ability to seize the initiative and retain it, and here, Charles Messenger draws on the skills behind this ability for the benefit of modern-day leaders. Charles Messenger served for 20 years as an officer in the Royal Tank Regiment before becoming a full-time military historian and defense analyst. He is the author of nearly 40 books, including The Blitzkrieg Story. He lives in London. Critic Reviews: Charles Messenger tells the story of Germanys most famous field marshal with a verve and brio reminiscent of his subject.Anyone seeking a concise account of Rommels remarkable life and career need look no further. (Roger Moorhouse, author of Killing Hitler) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Rommel Subtitle: Leadership Lessons from the Desert Fox Author: Charles Messenger Narrator: Tom Weiner Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 04-06-12 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 35 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Modeled on the acclaimed Great Generals Series, which features the strategy and legacyof famous American generals, World Generals broadens the scope to include the worlds finest military leaders. Each volume includes a foreword by General Wesley K. Clark and is coedited with an afterword by a different foreign general. This exciting series opens with the Desert Fox, the most famous German field marshal in World War II, Erwin Rommel. A hero of the people of the Third Reich and widely respected by his opponents, Rommel proved himself highly adept at blitzkrieg warfare. He consistently outwitted his adversaries in both France and North Africa throughhis ability to sense the weak spot in his enemys deployment and by the pace at which he conducted his operations. Rommel was seriously wounded in France just three days before the aborted attempt on Hitlers life. Rommel subsequently came under suspicion of being involved in the plot and, under pressure, committed suicide. Rommel displayed an outstanding ability to seize the initiative and retain it, and here, Charles Messenger draws on the skills behind this ability for the benefit of modern-day leaders. Charles Messenger served for 20 years as an officer in the Royal Tank Regiment before becoming a full-time military historian and defense analyst. He is the author of nearly 40 books, including The Blitzkrieg Story. He lives in London. Critic Reviews: Charles Messenger tells the story of Germanys most famous field marshal with a verve and brio reminiscent of his subject.Anyone seeking a concise account of Rommels remarkable life and career need look no further. (Roger Moorhouse, author of Killing Hitler) Members Reviews: Good study, but not an in-depth analysis of leadership This book tells the story of Erwin Rommel, a WWI military hero and the commanding general of the Afrika Korps (and its many permutations) during WWII. While I enjoyed the book it does not put Rommel's leadership style or skills in context, or at least not in any kind of a deep way. I have read other biographies of Rommel which look at Rommel's WWI experiences (well-documented in Infantry Attacks) and the lessons he took from those experiences. This book looks at Rommel's WWI commands but barely touches on the development of his leadership style and fails to connect his early experiences to what he did in France and North Africa. Also, Rommel's weaknesses as a leader are rarely discussed, certainly not to the degree they should be... while the success the Afrika Korps enjoyed was due to Rommel's leadership so too was its ultimate defeat. Four Stars a good summery of his career Five Stars Excellent! Thanks. Rommel a Born Soldier It was good - a lot was said but there was much that was left out. He was lucky that he wasn't killed considering his reckless exposure to enemy fire and he was unlucky in that he was unfairly suspected of treason. Too bad he didn't survive the war. His relationship with Hitler would have providied valuable information. I liked it. Interesting that Rommel while in the midst of war took many trips back to visit with his family. My father while fighting for three years in the Pacific was granted exactly zero trips. Five Stars Great book. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Bush-Audiobook/B01H606IP2 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Bush Author: Jean Edward Smith Narrator: Tom Perkins Format: Unabridged Length: 25 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 06-20-16 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 178 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: George W. Bush, the 43rd president of the United States, almost single-handedly decided to invade Iraq. It was possibly the worst foreign-policy decision ever made by a president. The consequences dominated the Bush administration and still haunt us today. In Bush, Jean Edward Smith demonstrates that it was not Dick Cheney, Donald Rumsfeld, or Condoleezza Rice but President Bush himself who took personal control of foreign policy. Bush drew on his deep religious conviction that important foreign-policy decisions were simply a matter of good versus evil. Domestically, he overreacted to 9/11 and endangered Americans' civil liberties. Smith explains that it wasn't until the financial crisis of 2008 that Bush finally accepted expert advice, something that "the Decider", as Bush called himself, had previously been unwilling to do. As a result he authorized decisions that saved the economy from possible collapse, even though some of those decisions violated Bush's own political philosophy. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jean Edward Smith) Mon, 20 Jun 2016 00:04:01 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Bush-Audiobook/B01H606IP2 thebookvoice.com 25:01:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Bush Author: Jean Edward Smith Narrator: Tom Perkins Format: Unabridged Length: 25 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 06-20-16 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 178 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: George W. Bush, the 43rd president of the United States, almost single-handedly decided to invade Iraq. It was possibly the worst foreign-policy decision ever made by a president. The consequences dominated the Bush administration and still haunt us today. In Bush, Jean Edward Smith demonstrates that it was not Dick Cheney, Donald Rumsfeld, or Condoleezza Rice but President Bush himself who took personal control of foreign policy. Bush drew on his deep religious conviction that important foreign-policy decisions were simply a matter of good versus evil. Domestically, he overreacted to 9/11 and endangered Americans' civil liberties. Smith explains that it wasn't until the financial crisis of 2008 that Bush finally accepted expert advice, something that "the Decider", as Bush called himself, had previously been unwilling to do. As a result he authorized decisions that saved the economy from possible collapse, even though some of those decisions violated Bush's own political philosophy. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Bush Author: Jean Edward Smith Narrator: Tom Perkins Format: Unabridged Length: 25 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 06-20-16 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 178 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: George W. Bush, the 43rd president of the United States, almost single-handedly decided to invade Iraq. It was possibly the worst foreign-policy decision ever made by a president. The consequences dominated the Bush administration and still haunt us today. In Bush, Jean Edward Smith demonstrates that it was not Dick Cheney, Donald Rumsfeld, or Condoleezza Rice but President Bush himself who took personal control of foreign policy. Bush drew on his deep religious conviction that important foreign-policy decisions were simply a matter of good versus evil. Domestically, he overreacted to 9/11 and endangered Americans' civil liberties. Smith explains that it wasn't until the financial crisis of 2008 that Bush finally accepted expert advice, something that "the Decider", as Bush called himself, had previously been unwilling to do. As a result he authorized decisions that saved the economy from possible collapse, even though some of those decisions violated Bush's own political philosophy. Members Reviews: Delusions of Competence If, like me, you thought of George W. Bush as an intellectual lightweight who was manipulated by Cheney, Rumsfeld, and all the other neoconservatives in launching a devastating war for fabricated reasons, prepare to be surprised. He was much worse than that. With the meticulous and persuasive Bush, Jean Edward Smith methodically dismantles the prevailing misconceptions of the 43rd president, who reveled in his role as Commander in Chief and wasnt kidding when he announced, Im the decider. He was. He made firm, crisp decisions, often without much thought. Smith chronicles Bushs early years as a back-slapping, hard-drinking son of privilege, parlaying his achievements as Texas governor and his born-again conversion into an improbable run for the presidency. Far from being duped by subordinates, he was a quiet Christian zealot whowhether supporting childhood education or laying waste to Iraqbelieved without question he was doing Gods will. It was to him a Higher Authority that outranked both the Constitution and international law. Cheney and others were all too willing to follow his lead. When intelligence didnt demonstrate that Saddam Hussein had weapons of mass destruction, Bush didnt push for more. What he pushed for was better marketing, to persuade the American public that the invasion he had already irrevocably decided upon was justified. It wasnt faulty intelligence, it was orchestrated lies about what the intelligence really said. It is clear that Bush was determined to vanquish Iraq long before the 9/11 attack on New York. Bush is filled with detailed anecdotes (the hardcover is 832 pages long), such as his futile attempt to convince the French to join the coalition against Saddam. Its what led Bush partisans to label the French as cowards, and to rename French fries as freedom fries in the Congressional cafeterias. The French declined to join in the invasion, not for lack of courage, but because Jacques Chirac was shocked when Bush told him the war was mandated by the Book of Revelations. At that moment, Chirac knew that the failure to find WMD would never be enough to deter Bush. Smith writes, For Bush the coming attack [on Iraq] would mark the beginning of the final battle to rid the world of evil. He may or may not have believed it would be a cakewalk, but he was certain it was Gods will. That invasion was seen by most of the world as a war of US aggression. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Wilson-Audiobook/B00EAQUNUM Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Wilson Author: A. Scott Berg Narrator: Jeremy Bobb Format: Abridged Length: 13 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 09-10-13 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 15 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: In the tradition of Truman, John Adams, and Team of Rivals, the Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award-winning biographer of Charles Lindbergh, Maxwell Perkins, and Samuel Goldwyn sheds new light on a president and his presidency in a way that redefines our understanding of a tide-turning historical moment. One hundred years after his inauguration, Woodrow Wilson still stands as one of the most influential figures of the 20th century, and one of the most enigmatic. And now, after more than a decade of research and writing, Pulitzer Prize-winning author A. Scott Berg has completed Wilson - the most personal and penetrating biography ever written about the 28th president. In addition to the hundreds of thousands of documents in the Wilson Archives, Berg was the first biographer to gain access to two recently discovered caches of papers belonging to those close to Wilson. From this material, Berg was able to add countless details - even several unknown events - that fill in missing pieces of Wilsons character and cast new light on his entire life. From the scholar-president who ushered the country through its first great world war to the man of intense passion and turbulence, from the idealist determined to make the world "safe for democracy", to the stroke-crippled leader whose incapacity and the subterfuges around it were among the centurys greatest secrets; the result is an intimate portrait written with a particularly contemporary point of view - a book at once magisterial and deeply emotional about the whole of Wilsons life, accomplishments, and failings. This is not just Wilson the icon - but Wilson the man. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (A. Scott Berg) Tue, 10 Sep 2013 11:10:39 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Wilson-Audiobook/B00EAQUNUM thebookvoice.com 13:11:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Wilson Author: A. Scott Berg Narrator: Jeremy Bobb Format: Abridged Length: 13 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 09-10-13 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 15 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: In the tradition of Truman, John Adams, and Team of Rivals, the Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award-winning biographer of Charles Lindbergh, Maxwell Perkins, and Samuel Goldwyn sheds new light on a president and his presidency in a way that redefines our understanding of a tide-turning historical moment. One hundred years after his inauguration, Woodrow Wilson still stands as one of the most influential figures of the 20th century, and one of the most enigmatic. And now, after more than a decade of research and writing, Pulitzer Prize-winning author A. Scott Berg has completed Wilson - the most personal and penetrating biography ever written about the 28th president. In addition to the hundreds of thousands of documents in the Wilson Archives, Berg was the first biographer to gain access to two recently discovered caches of papers belonging to those close to Wilson. From this material, Berg was able to add countless details - even several unknown events - that fill in missing pieces of Wilsons character and cast new light on his entire life. From the scholar-president who ushered the country through its first great world war to the man of intense passion and turbulence, from the idealist determined to make the world "safe for democracy", to the stroke-crippled leader whose incapacity and the subterfuges around it were among the centurys greatest secrets; the result is an intimate portrait written with a particularly contemporary point of view - a book at once magisterial and deeply emotional about the whole of Wilsons life, accomplishments, and failings. This is not just Wilson the icon - but Wilson the man. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Wilson Author: A. Scott Berg Narrator: Jeremy Bobb Format: Abridged Length: 13 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 09-10-13 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 15 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: In the tradition of Truman, John Adams, and Team of Rivals, the Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award-winning biographer of Charles Lindbergh, Maxwell Perkins, and Samuel Goldwyn sheds new light on a president and his presidency in a way that redefines our understanding of a tide-turning historical moment. One hundred years after his inauguration, Woodrow Wilson still stands as one of the most influential figures of the 20th century, and one of the most enigmatic. And now, after more than a decade of research and writing, Pulitzer Prize-winning author A. Scott Berg has completed Wilson - the most personal and penetrating biography ever written about the 28th president. In addition to the hundreds of thousands of documents in the Wilson Archives, Berg was the first biographer to gain access to two recently discovered caches of papers belonging to those close to Wilson. From this material, Berg was able to add countless details - even several unknown events - that fill in missing pieces of Wilsons character and cast new light on his entire life. From the scholar-president who ushered the country through its first great world war to the man of intense passion and turbulence, from the idealist determined to make the world "safe for democracy", to the stroke-crippled leader whose incapacity and the subterfuges around it were among the centurys greatest secrets; the result is an intimate portrait written with a particularly contemporary point of view - a book at once magisterial and deeply emotional about the whole of Wilsons life, accomplishments, and failings. This is not just Wilson the icon - but Wilson the man. Members Reviews: The 28th President Brought to Life I would have had no interest in reading Wilson, except that I heard the author interviewed on an Australian radio program. My preconception of the former President was of a bland, formal, humourless and ineffectual leader. I confess that this view was based on my own ignorance, and the few grainy black and white photos I had seen. So with that backdrop, I touched play and proceeded to have all of those thoughts turned on their heads. I was enthralled by this story. A story so connected to modern politics and world events. A story of emotion and humanity, not a dry chronology of the movements and decisions of the man. It is a story well told and well narrated. As the book unfolded I found myself connected with Woodrow Wilson, as well as his family, friends, enemies and the fascinating times in which he lived. WILSON-ABRIDGED VERSION Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? Yes I would recommend this book for any biography junkie especially political biography junkies. I bought the abridged version but wonder now if maybe I should have gotten the unabridged because I did like the book and will probably listen to parts of it again in a couple months because it is inspiring. What did you like best about this story? I liked the back half of the book the best from WWI through his death and legacy. When he had his first major stroke and he and his wife and doctor were keeping his condition from the public and Senators was an interesting part of the book. I also appreciated the description of his grief as a result of the fallen soldiers in WW I. There is also a lot of depth to the book and good research. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Reflections-Audiobook/B00DUFEVXO Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Reflections Subtitle: Life After the White House Author: Barbara Bush Narrator: Barbara Bush Format: Abridged Length: 6 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 07-11-13 Publisher: Simon&SchusterAudio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Not since Abigail Adams has one woman been both the wife and mother to a president. Barbara Bush's prominent place in American history is matched by her extraordinary popularity: Republicans and Democrats alike appreciate her wit, her compassion, and her devotion to her family. Dignified, loyal, and unpretentious, Barbara Bush defied skeptics to become one of the most admired First Ladies in history; she remains a beloved public figure today. Reflections begins with the inauguration of her son President George W. Bush, in January 2001, and then flashes back eight years to President Clinton's inauguration, when she and her husband President George H.W. Bush were leaving the White House. Drawing on excerpts from her diary, Mrs. Bush chronologically takes us through this time in her life. She reveals her and her husband's inner lives through sometimes touching and often hilarious stories about their extensive travels, their hobbies, and their charity work. She discusses her experiences on the campaign trail with her sons, and relates her continuing interactions with VIPs from around the world. Mrs. Bush also reflects on the experience of having a president for a son and discusses the family's reactions to September 11, 2001, and its aftermath. Reflections will delight Barbara Bush's millions of admirers with the former First Lady's warmth and wit, as well as with candid revelations and anecdotes from the past decade of a full and fascinating life. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Barbara Bush) Thu, 11 Jul 2013 10:33:06 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Reflections-Audiobook/B00DUFEVXO thebookvoice.com 06:32:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Reflections Subtitle: Life After the White House Author: Barbara Bush Narrator: Barbara Bush Format: Abridged Length: 6 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 07-11-13 Publisher: Simon&SchusterAudio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Not since Abigail Adams has one woman been both the wife and mother to a president. Barbara Bush's prominent place in American history is matched by her extraordinary popularity: Republicans and Democrats alike appreciate her wit, her compassion, and her devotion to her family. Dignified, loyal, and unpretentious, Barbara Bush defied skeptics to become one of the most admired First Ladies in history; she remains a beloved public figure today. Reflections begins with the inauguration of her son President George W. Bush, in January 2001, and then flashes back eight years to President Clinton's inauguration, when she and her husband President George H.W. Bush were leaving the White House. Drawing on excerpts from her diary, Mrs. Bush chronologically takes us through this time in her life. She reveals her and her husband's inner lives through sometimes touching and often hilarious stories about their extensive travels, their hobbies, and their charity work. She discusses her experiences on the campaign trail with her sons, and relates her continuing interactions with VIPs from around the world. Mrs. Bush also reflects on the experience of having a president for a son and discusses the family's reactions to September 11, 2001, and its aftermath. Reflections will delight Barbara Bush's millions of admirers with the former First Lady's warmth and wit, as well as with candid revelations and anecdotes from the past decade of a full and fascinating life. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Reflections Subtitle: Life After the White House Author: Barbara Bush Narrator: Barbara Bush Format: Abridged Length: 6 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 07-11-13 Publisher: Simon&SchusterAudio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Not since Abigail Adams has one woman been both the wife and mother to a president. Barbara Bush's prominent place in American history is matched by her extraordinary popularity: Republicans and Democrats alike appreciate her wit, her compassion, and her devotion to her family. Dignified, loyal, and unpretentious, Barbara Bush defied skeptics to become one of the most admired First Ladies in history; she remains a beloved public figure today. Reflections begins with the inauguration of her son President George W. Bush, in January 2001, and then flashes back eight years to President Clinton's inauguration, when she and her husband President George H.W. Bush were leaving the White House. Drawing on excerpts from her diary, Mrs. Bush chronologically takes us through this time in her life. She reveals her and her husband's inner lives through sometimes touching and often hilarious stories about their extensive travels, their hobbies, and their charity work. She discusses her experiences on the campaign trail with her sons, and relates her continuing interactions with VIPs from around the world. Mrs. Bush also reflects on the experience of having a president for a son and discusses the family's reactions to September 11, 2001, and its aftermath. Reflections will delight Barbara Bush's millions of admirers with the former First Lady's warmth and wit, as well as with candid revelations and anecdotes from the past decade of a full and fascinating life. Members Reviews: Great all around !! What made the experience of listening to Reflections the most enjoyable? THis book is well produced and comes out right. As you may know it is hard to get a book that the narrator is good, the story is good etc etc - This ONE is a good one. What does Barbara Bush bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? Well i guess it is because it is her life she is talking about - she always had a great brain and mouth ! https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Legends-of-the-Ancient-World-The-Life-and-Legacy-of-Attila-the-Hun-Audiobook/B00XUJWEVQ Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Legends of the Ancient World: The Life and Legacy of Attila the Hun Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Michael Gilboe Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 05-19-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Attila, Emperor of the Hunnic Empire and thus most commonly known as Attila the Hun, is an idiosyncratic figure who has become more myth than man, not least because much of his life is shrouded in mystery. Perhaps the most famous "barbarian" in history, Attila was the lord of a vast empire spanning two continents, but he is best remembered for what he did not conquer. Though he seemingly had Rome at his mercy in 452, he ultimately decided not to sack the Eternal City, and a year later he had suffered a mysterious death. What is known about Attila came mostly from Priscus, a guest of his court who wrote several books about Attila's life in Greek. Unfortunately, much of that work was lost to history, but not before the ancient writer Jordanes relied on it to write his own overexaggerated account of Attila's life. And like their leader, the Huns themselves are an instantly recognizable name with mysterious origins; most of what is known about the Huns came from Chinese sources thousands of miles and an entire continent away from Italy. Naturally, the dearth of information and the passage of time have allowed myths and legends to fill in the most important details of Attila's life. Why did a man at war with the Roman Empire for so long decide not to sack Rome in 452? Did a meeting with Pope Leo the Great convince him to spare the capital of the Western half of the empire? Did a vision from St. Peter induce Attila to convert to Christianity? Was Attila murdered by his new bride? Many authors and chroniclers have provided many answers to the many questions, but the lack of answers has allowed Attila to become the face of ancient barbarity and the embodiment of the furious nomadic conqueror. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Charles River Editors) Tue, 19 May 2015 05:42:60 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Legends-of-the-Ancient-World-The-Life-and-Legacy-of-Attila-the-Hun-Audiobook/B00XUJWEVQ thebookvoice.com 01:18:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Legends of the Ancient World: The Life and Legacy of Attila the Hun Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Michael Gilboe Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 05-19-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Attila, Emperor of the Hunnic Empire and thus most commonly known as Attila the Hun, is an idiosyncratic figure who has become more myth than man, not least because much of his life is shrouded in mystery. Perhaps the most famous "barbarian" in history, Attila was the lord of a vast empire spanning two continents, but he is best remembered for what he did not conquer. Though he seemingly had Rome at his mercy in 452, he ultimately decided not to sack the Eternal City, and a year later he had suffered a mysterious death. What is known about Attila came mostly from Priscus, a guest of his court who wrote several books about Attila's life in Greek. Unfortunately, much of that work was lost to history, but not before the ancient writer Jordanes relied on it to write his own overexaggerated account of Attila's life. And like their leader, the Huns themselves are an instantly recognizable name with mysterious origins; most of what is known about the Huns came from Chinese sources thousands of miles and an entire continent away from Italy. Naturally, the dearth of information and the passage of time have allowed myths and legends to fill in the most important details of Attila's life. Why did a man at war with the Roman Empire for so long decide not to sack Rome in 452? Did a meeting with Pope Leo the Great convince him to spare the capital of the Western half of the empire? Did a vision from St. Peter induce Attila to convert to Christianity? Was Attila murdered by his new bride? Many authors and chroniclers have provided many answers to the many questions, but the lack of answers has allowed Attila to become the face of ancient barbarity and the embodiment of the furious nomadic conqueror. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Legends of the Ancient World: The Life and Legacy of Attila the Hun Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Michael Gilboe Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 05-19-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Attila, Emperor of the Hunnic Empire and thus most commonly known as Attila the Hun, is an idiosyncratic figure who has become more myth than man, not least because much of his life is shrouded in mystery. Perhaps the most famous "barbarian" in history, Attila was the lord of a vast empire spanning two continents, but he is best remembered for what he did not conquer. Though he seemingly had Rome at his mercy in 452, he ultimately decided not to sack the Eternal City, and a year later he had suffered a mysterious death. What is known about Attila came mostly from Priscus, a guest of his court who wrote several books about Attila's life in Greek. Unfortunately, much of that work was lost to history, but not before the ancient writer Jordanes relied on it to write his own overexaggerated account of Attila's life. And like their leader, the Huns themselves are an instantly recognizable name with mysterious origins; most of what is known about the Huns came from Chinese sources thousands of miles and an entire continent away from Italy. Naturally, the dearth of information and the passage of time have allowed myths and legends to fill in the most important details of Attila's life. Why did a man at war with the Roman Empire for so long decide not to sack Rome in 452? Did a meeting with Pope Leo the Great convince him to spare the capital of the Western half of the empire? Did a vision from St. Peter induce Attila to convert to Christianity? Was Attila murdered by his new bride? Many authors and chroniclers have provided many answers to the many questions, but the lack of answers has allowed Attila to become the face of ancient barbarity and the embodiment of the furious nomadic conqueror. Members Reviews: Too Short Just read this for the first time tonight. Should tell more about what happened before. Should have married Keri Hilson. A Worthwhile Read I was looking for a general description of who Attila was, his impact on his time, and I thought this writeup gave me what I was looking for. The subject was well presented, helpful. Interesting story This is an interesting view of Attila. Now to read more to ascertain what content may differ by other authors. Too brief to be of any real interest If you're after the Cliff Notes version of Attila's history, this is fine. If you want any depth, don't bother. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Living-with-Honor-Audiobook/B00A7GG1XM Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Living with Honor Subtitle: A Memoir Author: Sal Giunta Narrator: Keith Nobbs, Sal Giunta Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 12-04-12 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 184 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: A compelling memoir from a true hero - and one of the few living persons to ever be awarded the celebrated Medal of Honor. Sal Giunta was just a regular kid from Iowa when he enlisted in the army to figure out what to do with his life. He never thought that a few tours of duty later, he would be the first living person since the Vietnam War to be awarded the esteemed Medal of Honor. First stationed in Italy and then deployed into Afghanistan, Giunta had a firsthand perspective of the ground war and its daily difficulties - some quotidian in nature, some anything but. He and around 150 of his company were stationed in the dangerous Korengal Valley in 2007, where some of the most intense fighting in the war had taken place. Giunta called it, basically hell on earth. Late one night in October of 2007, Giuntas company embarked on a sting operation into the Talibans forces. They were ambushed on a rugged mountain path by 20 insurgents. Giunta sprang into action and with little regard for his own safety, he withstood enemy fire to administer medical aid to his wounded fellow soldiers - even rescuing one soldier who was being carried away by the insurgents - until his squad reached safety. For the unrivaled bravery and selflessness of his actions, Giunta was awarded the Medal of Honor by President Obama. In this fascinating and riveting memoir, he depicts the realities of war, as well as the moment-by-moment details of the event that earned him the nations highest distinction. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Sal Giunta) Tue, 04 Dec 2012 21:29:30 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Living-with-Honor-Audiobook/B00A7GG1XM thebookvoice.com 09:45:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Living with Honor Subtitle: A Memoir Author: Sal Giunta Narrator: Keith Nobbs, Sal Giunta Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 12-04-12 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 184 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: A compelling memoir from a true hero - and one of the few living persons to ever be awarded the celebrated Medal of Honor. Sal Giunta was just a regular kid from Iowa when he enlisted in the army to figure out what to do with his life. He never thought that a few tours of duty later, he would be the first living person since the Vietnam War to be awarded the esteemed Medal of Honor. First stationed in Italy and then deployed into Afghanistan, Giunta had a firsthand perspective of the ground war and its daily difficulties - some quotidian in nature, some anything but. He and around 150 of his company were stationed in the dangerous Korengal Valley in 2007, where some of the most intense fighting in the war had taken place. Giunta called it, basically hell on earth. Late one night in October of 2007, Giuntas company embarked on a sting operation into the Talibans forces. They were ambushed on a rugged mountain path by 20 insurgents. Giunta sprang into action and with little regard for his own safety, he withstood enemy fire to administer medical aid to his wounded fellow soldiers - even rescuing one soldier who was being carried away by the insurgents - until his squad reached safety. For the unrivaled bravery and selflessness of his actions, Giunta was awarded the Medal of Honor by President Obama. In this fascinating and riveting memoir, he depicts the realities of war, as well as the moment-by-moment details of the event that earned him the nations highest distinction. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Living with Honor Subtitle: A Memoir Author: Sal Giunta Narrator: Keith Nobbs, Sal Giunta Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 12-04-12 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 184 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: A compelling memoir from a true hero - and one of the few living persons to ever be awarded the celebrated Medal of Honor. Sal Giunta was just a regular kid from Iowa when he enlisted in the army to figure out what to do with his life. He never thought that a few tours of duty later, he would be the first living person since the Vietnam War to be awarded the esteemed Medal of Honor. First stationed in Italy and then deployed into Afghanistan, Giunta had a firsthand perspective of the ground war and its daily difficulties - some quotidian in nature, some anything but. He and around 150 of his company were stationed in the dangerous Korengal Valley in 2007, where some of the most intense fighting in the war had taken place. Giunta called it, basically hell on earth. Late one night in October of 2007, Giuntas company embarked on a sting operation into the Talibans forces. They were ambushed on a rugged mountain path by 20 insurgents. Giunta sprang into action and with little regard for his own safety, he withstood enemy fire to administer medical aid to his wounded fellow soldiers - even rescuing one soldier who was being carried away by the insurgents - until his squad reached safety. For the unrivaled bravery and selflessness of his actions, Giunta was awarded the Medal of Honor by President Obama. In this fascinating and riveting memoir, he depicts the realities of war, as well as the moment-by-moment details of the event that earned him the nations highest distinction. Members Reviews: Wonderfully powerful and humble story What made the experience of listening to Living with Honor the most enjoyable? Sal Giuntas accounts of army life in Afganistan, he loyalty to the me he served with and the humble manner he accepted his Medal of Honor are inspiring. It is a story of a tough soldier a tough man who did his duty and with out intent found himself a hero. What a wonderful read of a man easy to respect and admire What was one of the most memorable moments of Living with Honor? The loss of men who were supposed to be invinsible giants. What does Keith Nobbs and Sal Giunta bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? Excels at bringing to story to life in the passion with which they tell it Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Yes and did Amazing Any additional comments? Thank you Sal, for your brave and compassionate duty to our nation and your fellow men in arms. Great story. Ive never listened to a story like this before. I was totally enthralled and felt your every emotion. Well done! Thank You Sgt Giunta What made the experience of listening to Living with Honor the most enjoyable? Just finished Living with Honor: A Memoir by Sal Giunta. I found it to be an excellent read and I highly recommend it. For those who dont know; Staff Sgt. Salvatore Giunta is the first living recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor since the Vietnam War. He is also a Cougar 04 (alum of Kennedy HS in Cedar Rapids, IA).Though a couple decades earlier; as an alum of Kennedy HS myself, I easily relate to much of his early story about growing up in Cedar Rapids and attending Kennedy. As a veteran, with a combat MOS, Sgt Giuntas depiction of enlistment, training and comradery brought back so many memories; few unwanted, but most more than welcome and missed. For that I thank him. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Charlemagne-A-Life-from-Beginning-to-End-Audiobook/B078T469SJ Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Charlemagne: A Life from Beginning to End Author: Hourly History Narrator: Nate Sjol Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 01-08-18 Publisher: Hourly History Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: It is possible that no man has ever dominated a time as much as Charles the Great dominated the Early Middle Ages. It is true that the era had its kings, warriors, scholars, and religious leaders, but in many ways, Charlemagne was all of these things. Inside you will hear about.... He conquered land for the Franks and sent in missionaries to convert the pagans to Christianity. He was probably illiterate, but he brought in Europes most renowned scholar, Alcuin of York, to transform education for both clergy and laity. He was much-married and virile, but he cherished his children and provided education for both his sons and his daughters. When he was named the Holy Roman Emperor by Pope Leo III, his title was a Christian benediction for the conquest that unified Western Europe. The unification did not last, but the legend never faded. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Hourly History) Mon, 08 Jan 2018 03:17:49 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Charlemagne-A-Life-from-Beginning-to-End-Audiobook/B078T469SJ thebookvoice.com 01:05:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Charlemagne: A Life from Beginning to End Author: Hourly History Narrator: Nate Sjol Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 01-08-18 Publisher: Hourly History Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: It is possible that no man has ever dominated a time as much as Charles the Great dominated the Early Middle Ages. It is true that the era had its kings, warriors, scholars, and religious leaders, but in many ways, Charlemagne was all of these things. Inside you will hear about.... He conquered land for the Franks and sent in missionaries to convert the pagans to Christianity. He was probably illiterate, but he brought in Europes most renowned scholar, Alcuin of York, to transform education for both clergy and laity. He was much-married and virile, but he cherished his children and provided education for both his sons and his daughters. When he was named the Holy Roman Emperor by Pope Leo III, his title was a Christian benediction for the conquest that unified Western Europe. The unification did not last, but the legend never faded. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Charlemagne: A Life from Beginning to End Author: Hourly History Narrator: Nate Sjol Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 01-08-18 Publisher: Hourly History Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: It is possible that no man has ever dominated a time as much as Charles the Great dominated the Early Middle Ages. It is true that the era had its kings, warriors, scholars, and religious leaders, but in many ways, Charlemagne was all of these things. Inside you will hear about.... He conquered land for the Franks and sent in missionaries to convert the pagans to Christianity. He was probably illiterate, but he brought in Europes most renowned scholar, Alcuin of York, to transform education for both clergy and laity. He was much-married and virile, but he cherished his children and provided education for both his sons and his daughters. When he was named the Holy Roman Emperor by Pope Leo III, his title was a Christian benediction for the conquest that unified Western Europe. The unification did not last, but the legend never faded. Members Reviews: Well-Written and Concise History of Charlemagne I have read many of the Hourly History installments, and this one is the best of them all. The style of writing is more professional, and greater organization of the material is evident. The book begins with the expected Introduction, but this book differs from other Hourly History offerings in that the information presented is not reprinted in later chapters. Chapter 1 deals with Charlemagneâs ascendency to power, and subsequent chapters cover his war exploits, life at home (including his four marriages), and how his rule positively affected the lives of his subjects. It was refreshing to see the book split up in this easy-to-follow manner. This is an excellent book, and one can gain an overview of the life of Charlemagne in an hour or less. Five stars. Perfect Beginning Biography The more I read from thus series the more I am liking them. For stundents or adults just learning about Carlemagne or Charles I this is a perfect book for a jumping off point. It is split into easy to read chapters. Each telling about an aspect of his life. Beginning... Childood... Manhood..decline (death). While there is some bouncing back and forth in the time line, it is easy to follow. Suggest for 10 and up. Another Hourly History volume that does the job. Another nice & quick history review from the folks at Hourly History. Did not disappoint. Charlemagne on the Lite Side This book provides a nice overview of Charlemagne from his early days and follows his rise from the start of his career to becoming one of the most epic figures in history. He was one of the key instruments that brought us out of the Dark Ages. While being a good read I felt that this sort of epic personage needs more than the Hourly History can provide. Nothing against Hourly History but this topic is too epic and in a way demands a longer and more in-depth study. A proper biographical sketch This does cover Charlemagne's life in brief for, and the writing is adequate. I have only one real complaint, which is a common one. When covering things like Charlemagne's relationship to the Church, the author skips around in time, covering things out of order and thereby seriously distorting the context of events. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Abraham-Lincoln-In-His-Own-Words-Audiobook/B00D8LU66Q Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Abraham Lincoln: In His Own Words Author: The Great Courses, David Zarefsky Narrator: Professor David Zarefsky Format: Original Recording Length: 12 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 59 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Abraham Lincoln was one of America's greatest public orators. The cadence, argument and power he brought to his speeches, like those of the Gettysburg address almost every American learns in school, still stir the hearts of not only Americans, but countless millions around the world. This series of 24 lectures examines Lincoln's rhetoric - the public messages in which he evolved his views on slavery and the preservation of the Union and by which he sought to persuade others. By tracing significant moments in Lincoln's career from the fresh perspective of his use of public persuasion, you'll learn how Lincoln was able to navigate the constraints imposed by both audiences and situations, and you'll understand exactly how he was able to take advantage of creative opportunities. You also see the extent to which Lincoln's public career developed through his public speeches and writings, and gain valuable insight into the importance of both thinking rhetorically and reasoning with specific audiences and situations in mind. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (The Great Courses) Mon, 08 Jul 2013 20:58:23 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Abraham-Lincoln-In-His-Own-Words-Audiobook/B00D8LU66Q thebookvoice.com 12:19:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Abraham Lincoln: In His Own Words Author: The Great Courses, David Zarefsky Narrator: Professor David Zarefsky Format: Original Recording Length: 12 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 59 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Abraham Lincoln was one of America's greatest public orators. The cadence, argument and power he brought to his speeches, like those of the Gettysburg address almost every American learns in school, still stir the hearts of not only Americans, but countless millions around the world. This series of 24 lectures examines Lincoln's rhetoric - the public messages in which he evolved his views on slavery and the preservation of the Union and by which he sought to persuade others. By tracing significant moments in Lincoln's career from the fresh perspective of his use of public persuasion, you'll learn how Lincoln was able to navigate the constraints imposed by both audiences and situations, and you'll understand exactly how he was able to take advantage of creative opportunities. You also see the extent to which Lincoln's public career developed through his public speeches and writings, and gain valuable insight into the importance of both thinking rhetorically and reasoning with specific audiences and situations in mind. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Abraham Lincoln: In His Own Words Author: The Great Courses, David Zarefsky Narrator: Professor David Zarefsky Format: Original Recording Length: 12 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 59 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Abraham Lincoln was one of America's greatest public orators. The cadence, argument and power he brought to his speeches, like those of the Gettysburg address almost every American learns in school, still stir the hearts of not only Americans, but countless millions around the world. This series of 24 lectures examines Lincoln's rhetoric - the public messages in which he evolved his views on slavery and the preservation of the Union and by which he sought to persuade others. By tracing significant moments in Lincoln's career from the fresh perspective of his use of public persuasion, you'll learn how Lincoln was able to navigate the constraints imposed by both audiences and situations, and you'll understand exactly how he was able to take advantage of creative opportunities. You also see the extent to which Lincoln's public career developed through his public speeches and writings, and gain valuable insight into the importance of both thinking rhetorically and reasoning with specific audiences and situations in mind. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. Members Reviews: A master class in rhetoric from the man himself Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? This recorded course from the spectacular Great Courses series serves as both a master class in the art of rhetoric, and a deep dive into the evolving philosophies of Abraham Lincoln through his remarkable career. Listening to this course will forever change your view about the 16th president, the civil war, and the state of the union and racism in the mid-19th century. What was one of the most memorable moments of Abraham Lincoln: In His Own Words? Perhaps it's because my interest was more about the latter than the former, but I will admit that I didn't really get seriously into this course until about halfway through, when we got to Lincoln's presidency, the Civil War, and his most famous speeches. The Lincoln Douglas debates during his early Senatorial race are fascinating, but they took up a lot of this course and the discussion around them was as much about Lincoln's debating style and tactics as it was about the substance of his developing philosophy. All that being said, I must admit that understanding how his philosophies developed over time is critical to understanding the man in his later years (and critical for understanding how his 1858 "House Divided" speech was misunderstood then and still today). What about Professor David Zarefskys performance did you like? Professor Zarefsky is passionate about the subject and is clearly among the foremost Lincoln scholars. Any additional comments? It is worth noting that this course is one of the oldest of The Great Courses recordings, dating back to the 1990s. It's introduced as "The Great Courses on Tape"(!) and Professor Zarefsky can actually be heard flipping pages of notes as he speaks. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Sophia-Audiobook/B00SG8TARW Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sophia Subtitle: Princess, Suffragette, Revolutionary Author: Anita Anand Narrator: Tania Rodrigues Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 02-10-15 Publisher: Audible Studios for Bloomsbury Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 30 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: In 1876, Sophia Duleep Singh was born into Indian royalty. Her father, Maharajah Duleep Singh, was heir to the Kingdom of the Sikhs, one of the greatest empires of the Indian subcontinent, a realm that stretched from the lush Kashmir Valley to the craggy foothills of the Khyber Pass and included the mighty cities of Lahore and Peshawar. It was a territory irresistible to the British, who plundered everything, including the fabled Koh-I-Noor diamond. Exiled to England, the dispossessed Maharajah transformed his estate at Elveden in Suffolk into a Moghul palace, its grounds stocked with leopards, monkeys, and exotic birds. Sophia, god-daughter of Queen Victoria, was raised a genteel aristocratic Englishwoman: presented at court, afforded grace and favor lodgings at Hampton Court Palace and photographed wearing the latest fashions for the society pages. But when, in secret defiance of the British government, she travelled to India, she returned a revolutionary. Sophia transcended her heritage to devote herself to battling injustice and inequality, a far cry from the life to which she was born. Her causes were the struggle for Indian Independence, the fate of the lascars, the welfare of Indian soldiers in the First World War - and, above all, the fight for female suffrage. She was bold and fearless, attacking politicians, putting herself in the front line and swapping her silks for a nurse's uniform to tend wounded soldiers evacuated from the battlefields. Meticulously researched and passionately written, this enthralling story of the rise of women and the fall of empire introduces an extraordinary individual and her part in the defining moments of recent British and Indian history. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Anita Anand) Tue, 10 Feb 2015 18:46:58 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Sophia-Audiobook/B00SG8TARW thebookvoice.com 16:52:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sophia Subtitle: Princess, Suffragette, Revolutionary Author: Anita Anand Narrator: Tania Rodrigues Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 02-10-15 Publisher: Audible Studios for Bloomsbury Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 30 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: In 1876, Sophia Duleep Singh was born into Indian royalty. Her father, Maharajah Duleep Singh, was heir to the Kingdom of the Sikhs, one of the greatest empires of the Indian subcontinent, a realm that stretched from the lush Kashmir Valley to the craggy foothills of the Khyber Pass and included the mighty cities of Lahore and Peshawar. It was a territory irresistible to the British, who plundered everything, including the fabled Koh-I-Noor diamond. Exiled to England, the dispossessed Maharajah transformed his estate at Elveden in Suffolk into a Moghul palace, its grounds stocked with leopards, monkeys, and exotic birds. Sophia, god-daughter of Queen Victoria, was raised a genteel aristocratic Englishwoman: presented at court, afforded grace and favor lodgings at Hampton Court Palace and photographed wearing the latest fashions for the society pages. But when, in secret defiance of the British government, she travelled to India, she returned a revolutionary. Sophia transcended her heritage to devote herself to battling injustice and inequality, a far cry from the life to which she was born. Her causes were the struggle for Indian Independence, the fate of the lascars, the welfare of Indian soldiers in the First World War - and, above all, the fight for female suffrage. She was bold and fearless, attacking politicians, putting herself in the front line and swapping her silks for a nurse's uniform to tend wounded soldiers evacuated from the battlefields. Meticulously researched and passionately written, this enthralling story of the rise of women and the fall of empire introduces an extraordinary individual and her part in the defining moments of recent British and Indian history. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sophia Subtitle: Princess, Suffragette, Revolutionary Author: Anita Anand Narrator: Tania Rodrigues Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 02-10-15 Publisher: Audible Studios for Bloomsbury Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 30 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: In 1876, Sophia Duleep Singh was born into Indian royalty. Her father, Maharajah Duleep Singh, was heir to the Kingdom of the Sikhs, one of the greatest empires of the Indian subcontinent, a realm that stretched from the lush Kashmir Valley to the craggy foothills of the Khyber Pass and included the mighty cities of Lahore and Peshawar. It was a territory irresistible to the British, who plundered everything, including the fabled Koh-I-Noor diamond. Exiled to England, the dispossessed Maharajah transformed his estate at Elveden in Suffolk into a Moghul palace, its grounds stocked with leopards, monkeys, and exotic birds. Sophia, god-daughter of Queen Victoria, was raised a genteel aristocratic Englishwoman: presented at court, afforded grace and favor lodgings at Hampton Court Palace and photographed wearing the latest fashions for the society pages. But when, in secret defiance of the British government, she travelled to India, she returned a revolutionary. Sophia transcended her heritage to devote herself to battling injustice and inequality, a far cry from the life to which she was born. Her causes were the struggle for Indian Independence, the fate of the lascars, the welfare of Indian soldiers in the First World War - and, above all, the fight for female suffrage. She was bold and fearless, attacking politicians, putting herself in the front line and swapping her silks for a nurse's uniform to tend wounded soldiers evacuated from the battlefields. Meticulously researched and passionately written, this enthralling story of the rise of women and the fall of empire introduces an extraordinary individual and her part in the defining moments of recent British and Indian history. Members Reviews: Sophia the Suffraget This was a fascinating story about an Indian Princess who was also a Suffraget. However I did find the story slow until it reached the section about her political activism - about half way through. The story felt rather pedantic and I would have preferred a more generous interpretation of the historical facts. However, worth reading and a good book to return to as I believe that knowing more about this woman would have made me more attentive to details of her earlier life . Filled in some gaps: Indian independence/British s After a visit to India last year I've been reading about people, cultures. This book provides a fascinating look at just one woman, her family, her culture and her fascinating connection to British aristocracy. Especially interested in both the history of her father's 'abdication' and its aftermath as well as such figures as Annie Besant, who established a Theosophical Society community in Ojai, California, which exists today on Krotona Hill associated with Krishnamurti Fndn. Alan Hooker of Ranch House Restaurant fame was an early disciple. Excellent! Would you listen to Sophia again? Why? This is a fascinating book, filled with historical detail and yet not dull. What did you like best about this story? The history of India, and the story of this little known woman who lived such an interesting life. Have you listened to any of Tania Rodriguess other performances? How does this one compare? No but I would like to... Any additional comments? A wonderful book, beautifully read, so interesting and informative! Thank you! Inspiring and angering Well-researched and personal. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Napoleon-Audiobook/B01M2VNJHJ Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Napoleon Author: Alexander Kennedy Narrator: Jim D Johnston Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 10-14-16 Publisher: Fritzen Publishing LLC Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: The most polarizing man of his era, Napoleon Bonaparte has remained a source of controversy ever since. Did his dictatorship crush the French Revolution, or carry its ideals to their logical conclusion? Was he a conqueror-tyrant who sought war for the sake of glory, or was he forced into conflict to defend his beloved France? Was he a throwback to 16th-century "absolute monarchs", or the great modernizer of 19th-century Europe? Or was he all of these things at once? In this compact, highly listenable biography, Alexander Kennedy examines these questions and more. He traces Napoleon's history back to the bloody hillsides of Corsica, from his rise as a young artillery officer to the summit of greatness. We see at how Napoleon's rule forever changed a continent, but also how his overreach led to his shocking fall from power. To understand the story of Napoleon, Kennedy persuasively shows, is to understand Europe itself - both in Napoleon's era and today. "If you want a thing done well, do it yourself." - Napoleon Bonaparte bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Alexander Kennedy) Fri, 14 Oct 2016 22:09:03 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Napoleon-Audiobook/B01M2VNJHJ thebookvoice.com 02:07:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Napoleon Author: Alexander Kennedy Narrator: Jim D Johnston Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 10-14-16 Publisher: Fritzen Publishing LLC Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: The most polarizing man of his era, Napoleon Bonaparte has remained a source of controversy ever since. Did his dictatorship crush the French Revolution, or carry its ideals to their logical conclusion? Was he a conqueror-tyrant who sought war for the sake of glory, or was he forced into conflict to defend his beloved France? Was he a throwback to 16th-century "absolute monarchs", or the great modernizer of 19th-century Europe? Or was he all of these things at once? In this compact, highly listenable biography, Alexander Kennedy examines these questions and more. He traces Napoleon's history back to the bloody hillsides of Corsica, from his rise as a young artillery officer to the summit of greatness. We see at how Napoleon's rule forever changed a continent, but also how his overreach led to his shocking fall from power. To understand the story of Napoleon, Kennedy persuasively shows, is to understand Europe itself - both in Napoleon's era and today. "If you want a thing done well, do it yourself." - Napoleon Bonaparte Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Napoleon Author: Alexander Kennedy Narrator: Jim D Johnston Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 10-14-16 Publisher: Fritzen Publishing LLC Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: The most polarizing man of his era, Napoleon Bonaparte has remained a source of controversy ever since. Did his dictatorship crush the French Revolution, or carry its ideals to their logical conclusion? Was he a conqueror-tyrant who sought war for the sake of glory, or was he forced into conflict to defend his beloved France? Was he a throwback to 16th-century "absolute monarchs", or the great modernizer of 19th-century Europe? Or was he all of these things at once? In this compact, highly listenable biography, Alexander Kennedy examines these questions and more. He traces Napoleon's history back to the bloody hillsides of Corsica, from his rise as a young artillery officer to the summit of greatness. We see at how Napoleon's rule forever changed a continent, but also how his overreach led to his shocking fall from power. To understand the story of Napoleon, Kennedy persuasively shows, is to understand Europe itself - both in Napoleon's era and today. "If you want a thing done well, do it yourself." - Napoleon Bonaparte Members Reviews: Napoleon's full story I love biographies and history so this book was right up my alley of interest. It is well written and weaves a captive story for the reader. The vocabulary in this book is geared toward adults and well-read teenagers. It details Napoleon's life from early in his life and through his adult years. As we know, some of the most brilliant minds also have deep psychological issues and, in Napoleon's case, that is what ultimately led to his demise. The author is thorough in his detailing of all aspects of Napoleon's personality. Napoleon was highly intelligent and resourceful but also emotionally charged and could be heartlessly cruel. This book is an interesting and enthralling read. *I received this product at a discount in exchange for my unbiased opinion and review. I have been encouraged to be honest in my review and have been asked to provide feedback whether it's positive, negative or neutral.I have not received any compensation or incentive from the company for this review. I am not affiliated with this company or any of their products in any way. The views expressed here are my own, based on my personal use and experience. I treat each product review as though I paid full price and choose to review so that you can make the best, informed decision before purchase. The book was factual and concise. The book was factual and concise. It did not attempt to give great details on any of his actions and leaped to the end of his reign before we had time to absorb what was happening with the rest of Europe. If you are prep-ing for an exam, this book is quite good in giving you a history of Napoleon's life. However, I would have appreciated more in depth analysis of what was happening around him both in France and within Europe. The Rise And Fall of Napoleon Bonaparte A real refresher of the exploits and life of one of the greatest strategist in history. Napoleons life is a testament to the possibilities that one can archive in life if they put their mind & focus all their effort on its attainment. As an entrepreneur this little book accounting the life of Napoleon has given me so many success tips that I can put to good use for my own success. I guess Hitler did not study the life of Napoleon, because if he did, he would have avoided invading Russia as winter was approaching. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Mighty-Be-Our-Powers-Audiobook/B005LXV6SG Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Mighty Be Our Powers Subtitle: How Sisterhood, Prayer, and Sex Changed a Nation at War; a Memoir Author: Leymah Gbowee, Carol Mithers Narrator: Kimberly Scott Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 09-13-11 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 91 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: As a young woman growing up in Africa, 17-year-old Leymah Gbowee was crushed by a savage war when violence reached her native Monrovia, depriving her of the education she yearned for and claiming the lives of relatives and friends. As war continued to ravage Liberia, Gbowees bitterness turned to rage-fueled action as she realized that women bear the greatest burden in prolonged conflicts. Passionate and charismatic, Gbowee was instrumental in galvanizing hundreds, if not thousands, of women in Liberia in 2002 to force a peace in the region after 14 years of war. She began organizing Christian and Muslim women to demonstrate together, founding Liberian Mass Action for Peace, launching protests and even a sex strike. Critic Reviews: Leymah bore witness to the worst of humanity and helped bring Liberia out of the dark. Her memoir is a captivating narrative that will stand in history as testament to the power of women, faith, and the spirit of our great country. (Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, President of Liberia) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Leymah Gbowee) Tue, 13 Sep 2011 12:15:24 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Mighty-Be-Our-Powers-Audiobook/B005LXV6SG thebookvoice.com 09:07:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Mighty Be Our Powers Subtitle: How Sisterhood, Prayer, and Sex Changed a Nation at War; a Memoir Author: Leymah Gbowee, Carol Mithers Narrator: Kimberly Scott Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 09-13-11 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 91 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: As a young woman growing up in Africa, 17-year-old Leymah Gbowee was crushed by a savage war when violence reached her native Monrovia, depriving her of the education she yearned for and claiming the lives of relatives and friends. As war continued to ravage Liberia, Gbowees bitterness turned to rage-fueled action as she realized that women bear the greatest burden in prolonged conflicts. Passionate and charismatic, Gbowee was instrumental in galvanizing hundreds, if not thousands, of women in Liberia in 2002 to force a peace in the region after 14 years of war. She began organizing Christian and Muslim women to demonstrate together, founding Liberian Mass Action for Peace, launching protests and even a sex strike. Critic Reviews: Leymah bore witness to the worst of humanity and helped bring Liberia out of the dark. Her memoir is a captivating narrative that will stand in history as testament to the power of women, faith, and the spirit of our great country. (Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, President of Liberia) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Mighty Be Our Powers Subtitle: How Sisterhood, Prayer, and Sex Changed a Nation at War; a Memoir Author: Leymah Gbowee, Carol Mithers Narrator: Kimberly Scott Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 09-13-11 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 91 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: As a young woman growing up in Africa, 17-year-old Leymah Gbowee was crushed by a savage war when violence reached her native Monrovia, depriving her of the education she yearned for and claiming the lives of relatives and friends. As war continued to ravage Liberia, Gbowees bitterness turned to rage-fueled action as she realized that women bear the greatest burden in prolonged conflicts. Passionate and charismatic, Gbowee was instrumental in galvanizing hundreds, if not thousands, of women in Liberia in 2002 to force a peace in the region after 14 years of war. She began organizing Christian and Muslim women to demonstrate together, founding Liberian Mass Action for Peace, launching protests and even a sex strike. Critic Reviews: Leymah bore witness to the worst of humanity and helped bring Liberia out of the dark. Her memoir is a captivating narrative that will stand in history as testament to the power of women, faith, and the spirit of our great country. (Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, President of Liberia) Members Reviews: Mighty Be Our Powers: How Sisterhood, Prayer, and Excellent book! Outstanding Narrator!! I can't say enough! It is a heartwarming story that a single, humble, person can effect so much change. And the voice of the narrator leads you into the story and won't let you go! An amazing story What made the experience of listening to Mighty Be Our Powers the most enjoyable? The book was so well written and well read, the attention to detail made it so raw and real. You cannot read this book and be unchanged, it is amazing to see the way some people in our planet live, it inspired me to stand up for human and woman's rights. It was encouraging, uplifting and incredibly inspirational, it left me proud to be a woman! I highly recommend this book! Strange How Little We Know of the World Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? This is a must read. No matter how educated we are as part of the free world, we do not fully understand our world. Human beings are capable of some horrible things but this book is a great example of the good in those who have the courage to change their destiny and that of a nation. This happened and how funny we do not have any idea it even happened. What other book might you compare Mighty Be Our Powers to and why? This is a book all its own. You can't compare one woman's tale to another because there are so many similarities but vast differences as exemplified by Leyma Gbowee's story. Which character as performed by Kimberly Scott was your favorite? Leyma Gbowee, though I've heard Leyman's actual voice. I liked that Ms Scott didn't fake a Liberian accent. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Yes Any additional comments? A great moment to self evaluate after reading this. amazing story! important message! Would you listen to Mighty Be Our Powers again? Why? will definitely listen over and over. Gbowee's story not only captures you with its'horrors and heroism, she teaches critically important lessons on making peace through healing and reconciliation. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Queen-Victoria-Audiobook/B06XFYHKZ9 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Queen Victoria Subtitle: Icon of an Era Author: Michael W. Simmons Narrator: Alan Munro Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 03-08-17 Publisher: Make Profits Easy LLC Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: When we think of Queen Victoria, whose reign eclipsed that of every British king and queen before her, we imagine the Widow of Windsor, reclusive in her palace, draped in permanent mourning for her beloved husband, Albert, the Prince Consort, who died in 1861. But this book takes the listener on a journey that starts before her marriage, before she came to be seen as the static icon of the age that bears her name. From her isolated childhood at Kensington Palace, where her daily life was controlled by a man who plotted to one day seize power through her, Victoria emerged shortly after her 18th birthday as a fully-fledged queen, a young woman who gloried in her newfound power and freedom. Over the next 20 years, she fell in love - twice, if the rumors are to be believed - bore nine children, and kept a daily diary which recorded her private, inward struggles: how to reconcile her role as monarch with her duties as a wife and mother, how to protect her country and her throne in an age of revolution. Ultimately, listeners of this book will discover how Queen Victoria redefined the monarchy for her own age - and afterwards. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Michael W. Simmons) Wed, 08 Mar 2017 05:30:06 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Queen-Victoria-Audiobook/B06XFYHKZ9 thebookvoice.com 04:17:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Queen Victoria Subtitle: Icon of an Era Author: Michael W. Simmons Narrator: Alan Munro Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 03-08-17 Publisher: Make Profits Easy LLC Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: When we think of Queen Victoria, whose reign eclipsed that of every British king and queen before her, we imagine the Widow of Windsor, reclusive in her palace, draped in permanent mourning for her beloved husband, Albert, the Prince Consort, who died in 1861. But this book takes the listener on a journey that starts before her marriage, before she came to be seen as the static icon of the age that bears her name. From her isolated childhood at Kensington Palace, where her daily life was controlled by a man who plotted to one day seize power through her, Victoria emerged shortly after her 18th birthday as a fully-fledged queen, a young woman who gloried in her newfound power and freedom. Over the next 20 years, she fell in love - twice, if the rumors are to be believed - bore nine children, and kept a daily diary which recorded her private, inward struggles: how to reconcile her role as monarch with her duties as a wife and mother, how to protect her country and her throne in an age of revolution. Ultimately, listeners of this book will discover how Queen Victoria redefined the monarchy for her own age - and afterwards. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Queen Victoria Subtitle: Icon of an Era Author: Michael W. Simmons Narrator: Alan Munro Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 03-08-17 Publisher: Make Profits Easy LLC Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: When we think of Queen Victoria, whose reign eclipsed that of every British king and queen before her, we imagine the Widow of Windsor, reclusive in her palace, draped in permanent mourning for her beloved husband, Albert, the Prince Consort, who died in 1861. But this book takes the listener on a journey that starts before her marriage, before she came to be seen as the static icon of the age that bears her name. From her isolated childhood at Kensington Palace, where her daily life was controlled by a man who plotted to one day seize power through her, Victoria emerged shortly after her 18th birthday as a fully-fledged queen, a young woman who gloried in her newfound power and freedom. Over the next 20 years, she fell in love - twice, if the rumors are to be believed - bore nine children, and kept a daily diary which recorded her private, inward struggles: how to reconcile her role as monarch with her duties as a wife and mother, how to protect her country and her throne in an age of revolution. Ultimately, listeners of this book will discover how Queen Victoria redefined the monarchy for her own age - and afterwards. Members Reviews: very interesting life story Well, it is a stand alone read but not so sure about the HEA. Of course, it wasn't a romance novel either. I thought it was quite interesting as it took a child born to royalty and gives a bird's eye view into what their life is really like. I'm not so sure it was a life of privilege. It is sort of sad in a way that their life is not their own but belongs to a line that determines what and how they think, live, and die. Even her own mother seemed helpless to mold and shape the life of her daughter. It was left up to a man that had his own best interest at heart. It is great that she determined early on that he would not control and rule her as well as her country. As protected and sheltered as she was, she was still a victim of other's wanting to put their own agenda first. She had no desire to marry until she saw her cousin Albert as a young adult. Then she fancied herself in love and wanted to push the idea of a marriage. It is said that Albert was not as in love with her and she was in love with him at first. However, they seemed to have made 9 children in a short period of time. The story takes you through the years she spent with Albert and several events in history. I thought it was a very interesting book and I learned a lot about the royal families and the problems they faced. I really don't think I would have wanted to trade places with any of them. To have only one life and to have to live it being dictated to by government and family would be difficult. I would definitely recommend the story if you are a history buff. I was not paid for this review. I am not an author nor do I know one. I am not kin to this author. I am a reader and this is my opinion, nothing more, nothing less. 10/20/17 Royalty Buffs Will Like This One Different perspective from the traditional view of QV. Mostly about the early years of her reign. Very interesting. Moves along. Wife likes Victoria very much Bought it for my wife and she watches it multiple times a day. She has many movies HBO, Showtme, Encore, and may other channels but watches Victoria! Loved it. Brief but informative. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-Greatest-Comeback-Audiobook/B00JV4H4HS Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Greatest Comeback Subtitle: How Richard Nixon Rose from Defeat to Create the New Majority Author: Patrick J. Buchanan Narrator: Arthur Morey Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-14 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 51 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Patrick J. Buchanan, best-selling author and senior advisor to Richard Nixon, tells the definitive story of Nixon's resurrection from the political graveyard and his rise to the presidency. After suffering stinging defeats in the 1960 presidential election against John F. Kennedy, and in the 1962 California gubernatorial election, Nixon's career was declared dead by Washington press and politicians alike. Yet on January 20, 1969, just six years after he had said his political life was over, Nixon would stand taking the oath of office as 37th President of the United States. How did Richard Nixon resurrect a ruined career and reunite a shattered and fractured Republican Party to capture the White House? In The Greatest Comeback, Patrick J. Buchanan - who, beginning in January 1966, served as one of two staff members to Nixon, and would become a senior advisor in the White House after 1968 - gives a firsthand account of those crucial years in which Nixon reversed his political fortunes during a decade marked by civil rights protests, social revolution, The Vietnam War, the assassinations of JFK, RFK, and Martin Luther King, urban riots, campus anarchy, and the rise of the New Left. Using over 1,000 of his own personal memos to Nixon, with Nixon's scribbled replies back, Buchanan gives listeners an insider's view as Nixon gathers the warring factions of the Republican party - from the conservative base of Barry Goldwater to the liberal wing of Nelson Rockefeller and George Romney, to the New Right legions of an ascendant Ronald Reagan - into the victorious coalition that won him the White House. How Richard Nixon united the party behind him may offer insights into how the Republican Party today can bring together its warring factions. The Greatest Comeback is an intimate portrayal of the 37th President and a fascinating fly-on-the-wall account of one of the most remarkable American political stories of the 20th century. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Patrick J. Buchanan) Tue, 08 Jul 2014 16:25:31 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-Greatest-Comeback-Audiobook/B00JV4H4HS thebookvoice.com 12:52:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Greatest Comeback Subtitle: How Richard Nixon Rose from Defeat to Create the New Majority Author: Patrick J. Buchanan Narrator: Arthur Morey Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-14 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 51 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Patrick J. Buchanan, best-selling author and senior advisor to Richard Nixon, tells the definitive story of Nixon's resurrection from the political graveyard and his rise to the presidency. After suffering stinging defeats in the 1960 presidential election against John F. Kennedy, and in the 1962 California gubernatorial election, Nixon's career was declared dead by Washington press and politicians alike. Yet on January 20, 1969, just six years after he had said his political life was over, Nixon would stand taking the oath of office as 37th President of the United States. How did Richard Nixon resurrect a ruined career and reunite a shattered and fractured Republican Party to capture the White House? In The Greatest Comeback, Patrick J. Buchanan - who, beginning in January 1966, served as one of two staff members to Nixon, and would become a senior advisor in the White House after 1968 - gives a firsthand account of those crucial years in which Nixon reversed his political fortunes during a decade marked by civil rights protests, social revolution, The Vietnam War, the assassinations of JFK, RFK, and Martin Luther King, urban riots, campus anarchy, and the rise of the New Left. Using over 1,000 of his own personal memos to Nixon, with Nixon's scribbled replies back, Buchanan gives listeners an insider's view as Nixon gathers the warring factions of the Republican party - from the conservative base of Barry Goldwater to the liberal wing of Nelson Rockefeller and George Romney, to the New Right legions of an ascendant Ronald Reagan - into the victorious coalition that won him the White House. How Richard Nixon united the party behind him may offer insights into how the Republican Party today can bring together its warring factions. The Greatest Comeback is an intimate portrayal of the 37th President and a fascinating fly-on-the-wall account of one of the most remarkable American political stories of the 20th century. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Greatest Comeback Subtitle: How Richard Nixon Rose from Defeat to Create the New Majority Author: Patrick J. Buchanan Narrator: Arthur Morey Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-14 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 51 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Patrick J. Buchanan, best-selling author and senior advisor to Richard Nixon, tells the definitive story of Nixon's resurrection from the political graveyard and his rise to the presidency. After suffering stinging defeats in the 1960 presidential election against John F. Kennedy, and in the 1962 California gubernatorial election, Nixon's career was declared dead by Washington press and politicians alike. Yet on January 20, 1969, just six years after he had said his political life was over, Nixon would stand taking the oath of office as 37th President of the United States. How did Richard Nixon resurrect a ruined career and reunite a shattered and fractured Republican Party to capture the White House? In The Greatest Comeback, Patrick J. Buchanan - who, beginning in January 1966, served as one of two staff members to Nixon, and would become a senior advisor in the White House after 1968 - gives a firsthand account of those crucial years in which Nixon reversed his political fortunes during a decade marked by civil rights protests, social revolution, The Vietnam War, the assassinations of JFK, RFK, and Martin Luther King, urban riots, campus anarchy, and the rise of the New Left. Using over 1,000 of his own personal memos to Nixon, with Nixon's scribbled replies back, Buchanan gives listeners an insider's view as Nixon gathers the warring factions of the Republican party - from the conservative base of Barry Goldwater to the liberal wing of Nelson Rockefeller and George Romney, to the New Right legions of an ascendant Ronald Reagan - into the victorious coalition that won him the White House. How Richard Nixon united the party behind him may offer insights into how the Republican Party today can bring together its warring factions. The Greatest Comeback is an intimate portrayal of the 37th President and a fascinating fly-on-the-wall account of one of the most remarkable American political stories of the 20th century. Members Reviews: Great history of Nixon in the wildernest Would you consider the audio edition of The Greatest Comeback to be better than the print version? The narration was excellent. The only person who could do it better is Buchanon himself. I think the print version would be cool to see the pictures of these men during that era, but otherwise I don't think anything is lost in the audio. What other book might you compare The Greatest Comeback to and why? 1. The tempo of the book is much like that of "Jack, We Hardley Knew Ye" - by Kenny oddonell and Dave Powers. However, while Buchanon seems to admire Nixon as a politician, he does not worship Nixon personally in the way the Kennedy men did JFK.2. The subject matter overlaps closely with "Nixon Land," and other of Ron Perlsteins books. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-Burma-Spring-Audiobook/B00RN9RK0O Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Burma Spring Subtitle: Aung San Suu Kyi and the New Struggle for the Soul of a Nation Author: Rena Pederson Narrator: Karen White Format: Unabridged Length: 24 hrs and 39 mins Language: English Release date: 01-05-15 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 22 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Aung San Suu Kyi, Burma's "woman of destiny" and one of the most admired voices for freedom in the world today, comes alive through this brilliant rendering of Burma's tumultuous history. Award-winning journalist and former State Department speechwriter Rena Pederson brings to light fresh details about the charismatic Nobel Peace Prize winner Aung San Suu Kyi: the inspiration for Burma's (now Myanmar) first steps towards democracy. Suu Kyi's party will be a major contender in the 2015 elections, a revolutionary breakthrough after years of military dictatorship. Using exclusive interviews with Suu Kyi since her release from 15 years of house arrest, as well as recently disclosed diplomatic cables, Pederson uncovers new facets to Suu Kyi's extraordinary story. The Burma Spring also reveals the extraordinary steps taken by First Lady Laura Bush to help Suu Kyi, as well as how former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton injected new momentum into Burma's democratic rebirth. Pederson provides a never-before-seen view of the harrowing hardships the people of Burma have endured and the fiery political atmosphere in which Suu Kyi has fought a life-and-death struggle for liberty in this fascinating part of the world. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Rena Pederson) Mon, 05 Jan 2015 17:04:23 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-Burma-Spring-Audiobook/B00RN9RK0O thebookvoice.com 24:39:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Burma Spring Subtitle: Aung San Suu Kyi and the New Struggle for the Soul of a Nation Author: Rena Pederson Narrator: Karen White Format: Unabridged Length: 24 hrs and 39 mins Language: English Release date: 01-05-15 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 22 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Aung San Suu Kyi, Burma's "woman of destiny" and one of the most admired voices for freedom in the world today, comes alive through this brilliant rendering of Burma's tumultuous history. Award-winning journalist and former State Department speechwriter Rena Pederson brings to light fresh details about the charismatic Nobel Peace Prize winner Aung San Suu Kyi: the inspiration for Burma's (now Myanmar) first steps towards democracy. Suu Kyi's party will be a major contender in the 2015 elections, a revolutionary breakthrough after years of military dictatorship. Using exclusive interviews with Suu Kyi since her release from 15 years of house arrest, as well as recently disclosed diplomatic cables, Pederson uncovers new facets to Suu Kyi's extraordinary story. The Burma Spring also reveals the extraordinary steps taken by First Lady Laura Bush to help Suu Kyi, as well as how former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton injected new momentum into Burma's democratic rebirth. Pederson provides a never-before-seen view of the harrowing hardships the people of Burma have endured and the fiery political atmosphere in which Suu Kyi has fought a life-and-death struggle for liberty in this fascinating part of the world. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Burma Spring Subtitle: Aung San Suu Kyi and the New Struggle for the Soul of a Nation Author: Rena Pederson Narrator: Karen White Format: Unabridged Length: 24 hrs and 39 mins Language: English Release date: 01-05-15 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 22 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Aung San Suu Kyi, Burma's "woman of destiny" and one of the most admired voices for freedom in the world today, comes alive through this brilliant rendering of Burma's tumultuous history. Award-winning journalist and former State Department speechwriter Rena Pederson brings to light fresh details about the charismatic Nobel Peace Prize winner Aung San Suu Kyi: the inspiration for Burma's (now Myanmar) first steps towards democracy. Suu Kyi's party will be a major contender in the 2015 elections, a revolutionary breakthrough after years of military dictatorship. Using exclusive interviews with Suu Kyi since her release from 15 years of house arrest, as well as recently disclosed diplomatic cables, Pederson uncovers new facets to Suu Kyi's extraordinary story. The Burma Spring also reveals the extraordinary steps taken by First Lady Laura Bush to help Suu Kyi, as well as how former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton injected new momentum into Burma's democratic rebirth. Pederson provides a never-before-seen view of the harrowing hardships the people of Burma have endured and the fiery political atmosphere in which Suu Kyi has fought a life-and-death struggle for liberty in this fascinating part of the world. Members Reviews: Interesting modern history of Burma This book discusses the modern history of Burma - from the British occupation, the deal made with the Japanese in WWII, Aung San's father's rise to power, his death and how Aung San became the voice of the Burmese people. The good stuff is in the middle when it discusses the history. The beginning of the book makes Aung San into a saint and sounds like pure propaganda. She didn't have any inner conflict about this role? The book basically makes it sound like her shit doesn't stink. I didn't like the person reading the book. She spoke in a robotic staccato voice, with a fake soft British accent for Aung San. I put the book on 1.5 speed just to get the reader to move more quickly. I learned a lot from this book and it is especially relevant to current times. A Substantial Portrait Well Written & Told Any additional comments? A well sourced and presented book that gives a clear and substantive view into the world of Burma since its independence in 1948. A great read for anyone interested in Burma and its parallels with world history. inspirational and fairly informative This book focuses on the inspirational life of Aung San Suu Kyi and the often tragic circumstances of the Burmese people. It is high on human interest, a bit less on information, and there are some very graphic descriptions of torture, rape, and murder. It captures the brutality of Burma. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Trump-and-Me-Audiobook/B01HFHG0M2 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Trump and Me Author: Mark Singer Narrator: Mark Singer, David Remnick Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 07-05-16 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 30 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Ever since Donald Trump entered the presidential race - in a press conference attended by paid actors, in which he slandered Mexican immigrants - he has dominated headlines, becoming the unrestrained id at the center of one of the most bizarre and alarming elections in American history. It was not always so. In 1996, longtime New Yorker writer Mark Singer was conscripted by his editor to profile Donald Trump. At that time Trump was a mere Manhattan-centric megalomaniac, a failing casino operator mired in his second divorce and (he claimed) recovering from the bankruptcy proceedings that required him to inventory the contents of his Trump Tower home. Conversing with Trump in his offices, apartments, cars, and private plane, Singer found himself fascinated with this man "who had aspired to and achieved the ultimate luxury, an existence unmolested by the rumbling of a soul". In Trump and Me, Singer revisits the profile and recounts how its publication lodged inside its subject's head as an enduring irritant - and how Singer ("A TOTAL LOSER!" according to Trump) cheerfully continued to bait him. He reflects on Trump's evolution from swaggering buffoon to potential threat to America's standing as a rational guardian of the world order. Heedlessly combative, equally adept at spewing insults and manipulating crowds at his campaign rallies, the self-proclaimed billionaire has emerged as an unlikely tribune of populist rage. All politics is artifice, and Singer marvels at how Trump has transfixed an electorate with his ultimate feat of performance art - a mass political movement only loosely tethered to reality. Critic Reviews: "The foreword is read by New Yorker editor David Remnick, and the rest is narrated by the author, who sounds exactly like a print journalist should. He has a deep voice, a snide mien, a knowing attitude, and a fine sense of pacing. He's one of the few authors who can successfully narrate their own words. For those who haven't already had enough of Donald Trump, this audiobook is well worth a listen." (AudioFile) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Mark Singer) Tue, 05 Jul 2016 05:02:33 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Trump-and-Me-Audiobook/B01HFHG0M2 thebookvoice.com 02:18:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Trump and Me Author: Mark Singer Narrator: Mark Singer, David Remnick Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 07-05-16 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 30 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Ever since Donald Trump entered the presidential race - in a press conference attended by paid actors, in which he slandered Mexican immigrants - he has dominated headlines, becoming the unrestrained id at the center of one of the most bizarre and alarming elections in American history. It was not always so. In 1996, longtime New Yorker writer Mark Singer was conscripted by his editor to profile Donald Trump. At that time Trump was a mere Manhattan-centric megalomaniac, a failing casino operator mired in his second divorce and (he claimed) recovering from the bankruptcy proceedings that required him to inventory the contents of his Trump Tower home. Conversing with Trump in his offices, apartments, cars, and private plane, Singer found himself fascinated with this man "who had aspired to and achieved the ultimate luxury, an existence unmolested by the rumbling of a soul". In Trump and Me, Singer revisits the profile and recounts how its publication lodged inside its subject's head as an enduring irritant - and how Singer ("A TOTAL LOSER!" according to Trump) cheerfully continued to bait him. He reflects on Trump's evolution from swaggering buffoon to potential threat to America's standing as a rational guardian of the world order. Heedlessly combative, equally adept at spewing insults and manipulating crowds at his campaign rallies, the self-proclaimed billionaire has emerged as an unlikely tribune of populist rage. All politics is artifice, and Singer marvels at how Trump has transfixed an electorate with his ultimate feat of performance art - a mass political movement only loosely tethered to reality. Critic Reviews: "The foreword is read by New Yorker editor David Remnick, and the rest is narrated by the author, who sounds exactly like a print journalist should. He has a deep voice, a snide mien, a knowing attitude, and a fine sense of pacing. He's one of the few authors who can successfully narrate their own words. For those who haven't already had enough of Donald Trump, this audiobook is well worth a listen." (AudioFile) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Trump and Me Author: Mark Singer Narrator: Mark Singer, David Remnick Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 07-05-16 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 30 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Ever since Donald Trump entered the presidential race - in a press conference attended by paid actors, in which he slandered Mexican immigrants - he has dominated headlines, becoming the unrestrained id at the center of one of the most bizarre and alarming elections in American history. It was not always so. In 1996, longtime New Yorker writer Mark Singer was conscripted by his editor to profile Donald Trump. At that time Trump was a mere Manhattan-centric megalomaniac, a failing casino operator mired in his second divorce and (he claimed) recovering from the bankruptcy proceedings that required him to inventory the contents of his Trump Tower home. Conversing with Trump in his offices, apartments, cars, and private plane, Singer found himself fascinated with this man "who had aspired to and achieved the ultimate luxury, an existence unmolested by the rumbling of a soul". In Trump and Me, Singer revisits the profile and recounts how its publication lodged inside its subject's head as an enduring irritant - and how Singer ("A TOTAL LOSER!" according to Trump) cheerfully continued to bait him. He reflects on Trump's evolution from swaggering buffoon to potential threat to America's standing as a rational guardian of the world order. Heedlessly combative, equally adept at spewing insults and manipulating crowds at his campaign rallies, the self-proclaimed billionaire has emerged as an unlikely tribune of populist rage. All politics is artifice, and Singer marvels at how Trump has transfixed an electorate with his ultimate feat of performance art - a mass political movement only loosely tethered to reality. Critic Reviews: "The foreword is read by New Yorker editor David Remnick, and the rest is narrated by the author, who sounds exactly like a print journalist should. He has a deep voice, a snide mien, a knowing attitude, and a fine sense of pacing. He's one of the few authors who can successfully narrate their own words. For those who haven't already had enough of Donald Trump, this audiobook is well worth a listen." (AudioFile) Members Reviews: Hilarious & Terrifying Simultaneously OMG, I never expected this to be laugh-out-loud funny! I found myself guffawing in my car on my way to work, then almost just as quickly recollecting the current political reality and exclaiming "Oh, holy [expletive deleted]!" Every American of voting age needs to read or hear this, AND QUICKLY. I'm going to give away print copies at work, stickynoting key portions (like where Trump explains his selection criteria that led him to employ the female in-house physician at Mar-a-Lago--a story every female of voting age should hear before November). THANK YOU, AUDIBLE, for making this riotous and thought-provoking romp available, and thank you, Mark Singer, for your many decades of fine New Yorker journalism, and in particular for this astonishing look into the head of this most...um...unusual subject. Grade: A+ Interesting listen about a shallow life. This book presents further evidence that no matter the Glitz, Fake News, and "Truthful Hyperbole" we can't h e lp ourselves but to stare at a "Train Wreck. " POTUS?? May the good Lord help us. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-Kennedy-Brothers-Audiobook/B00B7PLYPM Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Kennedy Brothers Subtitle: The Rise and Fall of Jack and Bobby Author: Richard D. Mahoney Narrator: Peter Altschuler Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 02-06-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 90 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Books about the Kennedys are legion. Yet missing until now has been the exploration of the bond between Jack and Bobby, and the part that it played in their rise and fall. Eight years apart in age, they were wildly different in temperament and sensibility. Jack was the born leadercharismatic, ironic, capable of extraordinary growth and reach, yet also pathologically reckless. Bobby was the fearless, hardworking Boy Scoutunafraid of dirty work and ruthless about protecting his brother and destroying their enemies. Jack, it was said, was the first Irish Brahman, Bobby the last Irish Puritan. As Mahoney demonstrates with brilliant clarity in this impeccably documented, magisterial book, the Kennedys lived their days of power in dangerous, trackless territory. The revolution in Cuba had created a poisonous cauldron of pro- and anti-Castro forces, the CIA, J. Edgar Hoovers FBI, and the Mafia. Mahoney gives us Jack and Bobby in all their hubris and humanity, youthfulness and fatalism. Here is American history as it unfolds. The Kennedy Brothers is a fresh and masterful account of the men whose legacy continues to hold the American imagination. (Originally published under the title Sons and Brothers.) Richard D. Mahoney is Kennedy Scholar Emeritus of the University of Massachusetts. He is an expert on international economics and foreign policy. He is the author of two histories of the Kennedy administration, and was the Democratic secretary of state and acting governor of Arizona. He lives in Phoenix. Editorial Reviews: With family connections as his starting point, former Arizona Secretary of State and scholar at the Kennedy Library Mahoney probes the intriguing relationship between Kennedy brothers "cool" Jack and "hot tempered" Bobb to provide a new perspective to a well-studied slice of American history. Their mutual devotion, as well as their loyalty to family patriarch Joseph, is explored with a serious, somber yet vibrant reading by Peter Altschuler and offers an engaging look at an iconic family as well as a persuasive take on the tumultuous 1960s: what led up to the era and how it continues to influence events of today. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Richard D. Mahoney) Wed, 06 Feb 2013 01:12:13 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-Kennedy-Brothers-Audiobook/B00B7PLYPM thebookvoice.com 15:16:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Kennedy Brothers Subtitle: The Rise and Fall of Jack and Bobby Author: Richard D. Mahoney Narrator: Peter Altschuler Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 02-06-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 90 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Books about the Kennedys are legion. Yet missing until now has been the exploration of the bond between Jack and Bobby, and the part that it played in their rise and fall. Eight years apart in age, they were wildly different in temperament and sensibility. Jack was the born leadercharismatic, ironic, capable of extraordinary growth and reach, yet also pathologically reckless. Bobby was the fearless, hardworking Boy Scoutunafraid of dirty work and ruthless about protecting his brother and destroying their enemies. Jack, it was said, was the first Irish Brahman, Bobby the last Irish Puritan. As Mahoney demonstrates with brilliant clarity in this impeccably documented, magisterial book, the Kennedys lived their days of power in dangerous, trackless territory. The revolution in Cuba had created a poisonous cauldron of pro- and anti-Castro forces, the CIA, J. Edgar Hoovers FBI, and the Mafia. Mahoney gives us Jack and Bobby in all their hubris and humanity, youthfulness and fatalism. Here is American history as it unfolds. The Kennedy Brothers is a fresh and masterful account of the men whose legacy continues to hold the American imagination. (Originally published under the title Sons and Brothers.) Richard D. Mahoney is Kennedy Scholar Emeritus of the University of Massachusetts. He is an expert on international economics and foreign policy. He is the author of two histories of the Kennedy administration, and was the Democratic secretary of state and acting governor of Arizona. He lives in Phoenix. Editorial Reviews: With family connections as his starting point, former Arizona Secretary of State and scholar at the Kennedy Library Mahoney probes the intriguing relationship between Kennedy brothers "cool" Jack and "hot tempered" Bobb to provide a new perspective to a well-studied slice of American history. Their mutual devotion, as well as their loyalty to family patriarch Joseph, is explored with a serious, somber yet vibrant reading by Peter Altschuler and offers an engaging look at an iconic family as well as a persuasive take on the tumultuous 1960s: what led up to the era and how it continues to influence events of today. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Kennedy Brothers Subtitle: The Rise and Fall of Jack and Bobby Author: Richard D. Mahoney Narrator: Peter Altschuler Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 02-06-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 90 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Books about the Kennedys are legion. Yet missing until now has been the exploration of the bond between Jack and Bobby, and the part that it played in their rise and fall. Eight years apart in age, they were wildly different in temperament and sensibility. Jack was the born leadercharismatic, ironic, capable of extraordinary growth and reach, yet also pathologically reckless. Bobby was the fearless, hardworking Boy Scoutunafraid of dirty work and ruthless about protecting his brother and destroying their enemies. Jack, it was said, was the first Irish Brahman, Bobby the last Irish Puritan. As Mahoney demonstrates with brilliant clarity in this impeccably documented, magisterial book, the Kennedys lived their days of power in dangerous, trackless territory. The revolution in Cuba had created a poisonous cauldron of pro- and anti-Castro forces, the CIA, J. Edgar Hoovers FBI, and the Mafia. Mahoney gives us Jack and Bobby in all their hubris and humanity, youthfulness and fatalism. Here is American history as it unfolds. The Kennedy Brothers is a fresh and masterful account of the men whose legacy continues to hold the American imagination. (Originally published under the title Sons and Brothers.) Richard D. Mahoney is Kennedy Scholar Emeritus of the University of Massachusetts. He is an expert on international economics and foreign policy. He is the author of two histories of the Kennedy administration, and was the Democratic secretary of state and acting governor of Arizona. He lives in Phoenix. Editorial Reviews: With family connections as his starting point, former Arizona Secretary of State and scholar at the Kennedy Library Mahoney probes the intriguing relationship between Kennedy brothers "cool" Jack and "hot tempered" Bobb to provide a new perspective to a well-studied slice of American history. Their mutual devotion, as well as their loyalty to family patriarch Joseph, is explored with a serious, somber yet vibrant reading by Peter Altschuler and offers an engaging look at an iconic family as well as a persuasive take on the tumultuous 1960s: what led up to the era and how it continues to influence events of today. Members Reviews: A different view of Camelot I have been looking for a balanced history of the time of the Kennedy brothers for a long time. Although I was too young to vote in 1960 when John Kennedy ran for President, I was old enough to be serving in the US military so I remember the Presidential campaign and his Presidency very well. And, like most people who were adults at the time, I remember exactly where I was when I first heard about his assassination in Dallas, Texas as well as the assassination of Robert Kennedy in Los Angeles, California. I thought that histories of the Kennedy Presidency written shortly after the assassinations of John and Robert tended to lack objectivity and to be more paeans of praise than real histories and that those written during the 1980s tended to be revisionist and overly critical focusing on conspiracy theories, long on innuendo but short on facts. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Marie-Antoinette-Audiobook/B002V5D36A Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Marie-Antoinette Subtitle: The Last Queen of France Author: Evelyne Lever Narrator: Lorna Raver Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 08-01-06 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 48 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Drawing upon her diaries, letters, court records, and memoirs, Evelyne Lever paints a vivid portrait of Marie Antoinette, her inner circle, and the lavish court life at Versailles. What emerges is a surprisingly average woman thrust into a position for which she was wholly unprepared, a combination that proved disastrous both for her and for France. Critic Reviews: "This spicy, unsparing chronicle reads as both a brainy bodice ripper and a fascinating morality tale." (Entertainment Weekly) "[Lever] shines a penetrating light on the opulent Versailles subculture....This is an absorbing work of meticulous scholarship and easily supplants any recent biographies of the tragic queen." (Library Journal) "A tempered and very accessible account....A valuable reassessment of a notorious life." (Booklist) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Evelyne Lever) Tue, 01 Aug 2006 21:58:41 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Marie-Antoinette-Audiobook/B002V5D36A thebookvoice.com 14:37:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Marie-Antoinette Subtitle: The Last Queen of France Author: Evelyne Lever Narrator: Lorna Raver Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 08-01-06 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 48 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Drawing upon her diaries, letters, court records, and memoirs, Evelyne Lever paints a vivid portrait of Marie Antoinette, her inner circle, and the lavish court life at Versailles. What emerges is a surprisingly average woman thrust into a position for which she was wholly unprepared, a combination that proved disastrous both for her and for France. Critic Reviews: "This spicy, unsparing chronicle reads as both a brainy bodice ripper and a fascinating morality tale." (Entertainment Weekly) "[Lever] shines a penetrating light on the opulent Versailles subculture....This is an absorbing work of meticulous scholarship and easily supplants any recent biographies of the tragic queen." (Library Journal) "A tempered and very accessible account....A valuable reassessment of a notorious life." (Booklist) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Marie-Antoinette Subtitle: The Last Queen of France Author: Evelyne Lever Narrator: Lorna Raver Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 08-01-06 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 48 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Drawing upon her diaries, letters, court records, and memoirs, Evelyne Lever paints a vivid portrait of Marie Antoinette, her inner circle, and the lavish court life at Versailles. What emerges is a surprisingly average woman thrust into a position for which she was wholly unprepared, a combination that proved disastrous both for her and for France. Critic Reviews: "This spicy, unsparing chronicle reads as both a brainy bodice ripper and a fascinating morality tale." (Entertainment Weekly) "[Lever] shines a penetrating light on the opulent Versailles subculture....This is an absorbing work of meticulous scholarship and easily supplants any recent biographies of the tragic queen." (Library Journal) "A tempered and very accessible account....A valuable reassessment of a notorious life." (Booklist) Members Reviews: enjoyable nonfiction listen I loved learning about the last Queen of France. You should definitely check this book out!! Clean, interesting, a little gossipy. I think it would be better to listen to than read because of all the French names that would be tricky. great story to read a wonderful read. a better understanding of French history! a must read history buffs bliss Reads like a Novel After a recent trip to Paris and Versailles, I became fascinated with King Louis the 16th and Marie Antoinette. What a great way to learn history! Highly recommend. Marie Antionette When you have a long trip-like going to France, this is an excellent read. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Benedict-Arnold-Audiobook/B074JKB1HV Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Benedict Arnold Subtitle: A Life From Beginning to End Author: Hourly History Narrator: Derek Jeck Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 08-07-17 Publisher: Hourly History Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Benedict Arnold: a name that has become synonymous with betrayal. However, this wasn't always the case. At one time he was General (and future first president) George Washington's trusted advisor in the struggle against the British. What caused this turncoat to turn his revolutionary ambitions inside out to match the crimson of the British? What brought on one of the most famous treacheries in history? Inside you will learn about: bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Hourly History) Mon, 07 Aug 2017 10:54:02 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Benedict-Arnold-Audiobook/B074JKB1HV thebookvoice.com 01:03:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Benedict Arnold Subtitle: A Life From Beginning to End Author: Hourly History Narrator: Derek Jeck Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 08-07-17 Publisher: Hourly History Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Benedict Arnold: a name that has become synonymous with betrayal. However, this wasn't always the case. At one time he was General (and future first president) George Washington's trusted advisor in the struggle against the British. What caused this turncoat to turn his revolutionary ambitions inside out to match the crimson of the British? What brought on one of the most famous treacheries in history? Inside you will learn about: Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Benedict Arnold Subtitle: A Life From Beginning to End Author: Hourly History Narrator: Derek Jeck Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 08-07-17 Publisher: Hourly History Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Benedict Arnold: a name that has become synonymous with betrayal. However, this wasn't always the case. At one time he was General (and future first president) George Washington's trusted advisor in the struggle against the British. What caused this turncoat to turn his revolutionary ambitions inside out to match the crimson of the British? What brought on one of the most famous treacheries in history? Inside you will learn about: Members Reviews: Quality content with sing song narrator Good listen because it provided more in-depth information than is usually available about this particular figure. Would have liked more information regarding the battle on Lake Champlain, as much more is available to be explored. Same for the battles at New London and Richmond, about which there should be much information. Disappointed in the narration which bordered on the melodramatic, with emphasis placed at the wrong times. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/General-Ulysses-S-Grant-Audiobook/B002V1M2XO Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: General Ulysses S. Grant Subtitle: The Soldier and the Man Author: Edward G. Longacre Narrator: Jonathan Walker Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 09-18-09 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 82 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Despite his reputation for rash decisions, brutal tactics, and intemperate behavior, Ulysses S. Grant was the only Union general who could win the war for Lincoln. Grant's aggressive strategies, swift movements and uncompromising battlefield attacks were praised in the North, feared in the South, and reviled by many of his own associates and staff. General Grant is, perhaps, one of the most controversial, enigmatic, and misunderstood generals in our nation's history. In this new biography of Grant, acclaimed Civil War historian Edward G. Longacre examines Grant's early life, military training at West Point, and his later military career for insights into his great battlefield successes and his personal misfortune. Longacre, to a degree that no other historian has done before, investigates Grant's drinking as well as his devout religious affiliation with temperance movements, and the role these conflicting forces had on his military career and conduct. Longacre's conclusions may surprise readers, but no one will doubt the research and scholarship behind them. As he has done in all his previous military biographies, Longacre challenges readers and scholars alike with a new perspective on the ever-fascinating life of General Grant. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Edward G. Longacre) Fri, 18 Sep 2009 23:39:32 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/General-Ulysses-S-Grant-Audiobook/B002V1M2XO thebookvoice.com 13:41:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: General Ulysses S. Grant Subtitle: The Soldier and the Man Author: Edward G. Longacre Narrator: Jonathan Walker Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 09-18-09 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 82 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Despite his reputation for rash decisions, brutal tactics, and intemperate behavior, Ulysses S. Grant was the only Union general who could win the war for Lincoln. Grant's aggressive strategies, swift movements and uncompromising battlefield attacks were praised in the North, feared in the South, and reviled by many of his own associates and staff. General Grant is, perhaps, one of the most controversial, enigmatic, and misunderstood generals in our nation's history. In this new biography of Grant, acclaimed Civil War historian Edward G. Longacre examines Grant's early life, military training at West Point, and his later military career for insights into his great battlefield successes and his personal misfortune. Longacre, to a degree that no other historian has done before, investigates Grant's drinking as well as his devout religious affiliation with temperance movements, and the role these conflicting forces had on his military career and conduct. Longacre's conclusions may surprise readers, but no one will doubt the research and scholarship behind them. As he has done in all his previous military biographies, Longacre challenges readers and scholars alike with a new perspective on the ever-fascinating life of General Grant. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: General Ulysses S. Grant Subtitle: The Soldier and the Man Author: Edward G. Longacre Narrator: Jonathan Walker Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 09-18-09 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 82 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Despite his reputation for rash decisions, brutal tactics, and intemperate behavior, Ulysses S. Grant was the only Union general who could win the war for Lincoln. Grant's aggressive strategies, swift movements and uncompromising battlefield attacks were praised in the North, feared in the South, and reviled by many of his own associates and staff. General Grant is, perhaps, one of the most controversial, enigmatic, and misunderstood generals in our nation's history. In this new biography of Grant, acclaimed Civil War historian Edward G. Longacre examines Grant's early life, military training at West Point, and his later military career for insights into his great battlefield successes and his personal misfortune. Longacre, to a degree that no other historian has done before, investigates Grant's drinking as well as his devout religious affiliation with temperance movements, and the role these conflicting forces had on his military career and conduct. Longacre's conclusions may surprise readers, but no one will doubt the research and scholarship behind them. As he has done in all his previous military biographies, Longacre challenges readers and scholars alike with a new perspective on the ever-fascinating life of General Grant. Members Reviews: Good Biography Edward Longacre's biography of Grant is enjoyable and interesting. Langacre describes Grant's early life, his life at West Point, his first taste of battle during the war with Mexico, his family life, and his life during the Civil War. The book does not cover Grant's life as president of the US, deferring to other authors. Longacre, as with any well-covered famous person from history, tends to argue with historians and biographers whom you may or may not have read. This can be annoying if you are reading this book as a first introduction to Grant, or if you simply don't care for the arguments of academics. Jonathan Walker's narration is slow and precise - perfect for listening to in the car. I recommend this book. Really well-narrated The narrator makes this a worthwhile and entertaining listen. 5 stars. Was able to listen to the whole 12 hours with ease An unitiated's perspective As someone not familiar with Grant or the Civil War, beyond high school history education, I found this book to be a nice introduction to the further study of both subjects, but not groundbreaking. The author does a very good job describing Grant's early life, as well as the period setting. I found the setting description to be very enlightening and colorful; it added a lot of life to the book. The presentation was also quite good, with only a single caveat - the reader did not differentiate between sentences, paragraphs or chapters, always pausing for the same amount. This made the reading a little monotonous. The largest flaw with the book, however, is the author's strong bias in favor of Grant. Grant is a likeable character in general, but the author went a little over the top passing his own moral judgments over people who hindered Grant in his private and professional lives. In addition, I felt that the author tried to excuse Grant's drinking. A smaller complaint on my part is the fact that the author focuses so tightly on Grant that he fails to paint a bigger picture of the Civil War setting. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Notorious-RBG-Young-Readers-Edition-Audiobook/B07663W4J8 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Notorious RBG: Young Readers' Edition Subtitle: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg Author: Irin Carmon Narrator: Andi Arndt Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 11-28-17 Publisher: Harper Audio Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: The New York Times best-selling biography Notorious RBG - whose concept originated with a Tumblr page of the same name - is now available in a vibrant young listeners' edition. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has become an icon to millions. Her tireless fight for equality and women's rights has inspired not only great strides in the workforce but has impacted the law of the land. And now, perfect for a younger generation, comes an accessible biography of this fierce woman, detailing her searing dissents and powerful jurisprudence. This entertaining and insightful young listeners' edition mixes pop culture, humor, and expert analysis for a remarkable account of the indomitable Ruth Bader Ginsburg: Heroine. Trailblazer. Pioneer. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Irin Carmon) Tue, 28 Nov 2017 15:05:31 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Notorious-RBG-Young-Readers-Edition-Audiobook/B07663W4J8 thebookvoice.com 02:58:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Notorious RBG: Young Readers' Edition Subtitle: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg Author: Irin Carmon Narrator: Andi Arndt Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 11-28-17 Publisher: Harper Audio Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: The New York Times best-selling biography Notorious RBG - whose concept originated with a Tumblr page of the same name - is now available in a vibrant young listeners' edition. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has become an icon to millions. Her tireless fight for equality and women's rights has inspired not only great strides in the workforce but has impacted the law of the land. And now, perfect for a younger generation, comes an accessible biography of this fierce woman, detailing her searing dissents and powerful jurisprudence. This entertaining and insightful young listeners' edition mixes pop culture, humor, and expert analysis for a remarkable account of the indomitable Ruth Bader Ginsburg: Heroine. Trailblazer. Pioneer. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Notorious RBG: Young Readers' Edition Subtitle: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg Author: Irin Carmon Narrator: Andi Arndt Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 11-28-17 Publisher: Harper Audio Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: The New York Times best-selling biography Notorious RBG - whose concept originated with a Tumblr page of the same name - is now available in a vibrant young listeners' edition. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has become an icon to millions. Her tireless fight for equality and women's rights has inspired not only great strides in the workforce but has impacted the law of the land. And now, perfect for a younger generation, comes an accessible biography of this fierce woman, detailing her searing dissents and powerful jurisprudence. This entertaining and insightful young listeners' edition mixes pop culture, humor, and expert analysis for a remarkable account of the indomitable Ruth Bader Ginsburg: Heroine. Trailblazer. Pioneer. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. Members Reviews: Inspirational Book! A must buy!! Omg. You have to read this book and give it to all the young girls AND BOYS you know. So inspiring!!!l we loved it! https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-Barefoot-Lawyer-Audiobook/B00UG34T08 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Barefoot Lawyer Subtitle: A Blind Man's Fight for Justice and Freedom in China Author: Chen Guangcheng Narrator: David Shih Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 03-10-15 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: It was like a scene out of a thriller: one morning in April 2012, China's most famous political activist - a blind, self-taught lawyer - climbed over the wall of his heavily guarded home and escaped. Days later, he turned up at the American embassy in Beijing, and only a furious round of high-level negotiations made it possible for him to leave China and begin a new life in the United States. Chen Guangcheng is a unique figure on the world stage, but his story is even more remarkable than anyone knew. The son of a poor farmer in rural China, blinded by illness when he was an infant, Chen was fortunate to survive a difficult childhood. But despite his disability, he was determined to educate himself and fight for the rights of his country's poor, especially a legion of women who had endured forced sterilizations and abortions under the hated "one child" policy. Repeatedly harassed, beaten, and imprisoned by Chinese authorities, Chen was ultimately placed under house arrest. After nearly two years of increasing danger, he evaded his captors and fled to freedom. Both a riveting memoir and a revealing portrait of modern China, this passionate audiobook tells the story of a man who has never accepted limits and always believed in the power of the human spirit to overcome any obstacle. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Chen Guangcheng) Tue, 10 Mar 2015 05:39:59 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-Barefoot-Lawyer-Audiobook/B00UG34T08 thebookvoice.com 14:07:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Barefoot Lawyer Subtitle: A Blind Man's Fight for Justice and Freedom in China Author: Chen Guangcheng Narrator: David Shih Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 03-10-15 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: It was like a scene out of a thriller: one morning in April 2012, China's most famous political activist - a blind, self-taught lawyer - climbed over the wall of his heavily guarded home and escaped. Days later, he turned up at the American embassy in Beijing, and only a furious round of high-level negotiations made it possible for him to leave China and begin a new life in the United States. Chen Guangcheng is a unique figure on the world stage, but his story is even more remarkable than anyone knew. The son of a poor farmer in rural China, blinded by illness when he was an infant, Chen was fortunate to survive a difficult childhood. But despite his disability, he was determined to educate himself and fight for the rights of his country's poor, especially a legion of women who had endured forced sterilizations and abortions under the hated "one child" policy. Repeatedly harassed, beaten, and imprisoned by Chinese authorities, Chen was ultimately placed under house arrest. After nearly two years of increasing danger, he evaded his captors and fled to freedom. Both a riveting memoir and a revealing portrait of modern China, this passionate audiobook tells the story of a man who has never accepted limits and always believed in the power of the human spirit to overcome any obstacle. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Barefoot Lawyer Subtitle: A Blind Man's Fight for Justice and Freedom in China Author: Chen Guangcheng Narrator: David Shih Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 03-10-15 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: It was like a scene out of a thriller: one morning in April 2012, China's most famous political activist - a blind, self-taught lawyer - climbed over the wall of his heavily guarded home and escaped. Days later, he turned up at the American embassy in Beijing, and only a furious round of high-level negotiations made it possible for him to leave China and begin a new life in the United States. Chen Guangcheng is a unique figure on the world stage, but his story is even more remarkable than anyone knew. The son of a poor farmer in rural China, blinded by illness when he was an infant, Chen was fortunate to survive a difficult childhood. But despite his disability, he was determined to educate himself and fight for the rights of his country's poor, especially a legion of women who had endured forced sterilizations and abortions under the hated "one child" policy. Repeatedly harassed, beaten, and imprisoned by Chinese authorities, Chen was ultimately placed under house arrest. After nearly two years of increasing danger, he evaded his captors and fled to freedom. Both a riveting memoir and a revealing portrait of modern China, this passionate audiobook tells the story of a man who has never accepted limits and always believed in the power of the human spirit to overcome any obstacle. Members Reviews: Stupendous story of perseverance In the US we have so many privileges and freedoms and opportunities! Most of us take them for granted! This should be a required world history read in HS! True story about the dark side of China A great book by a great Chinese citizen, who is fighting for the basic human rights in China, highly recommended! https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Narrative-of-the-Life-of-Frederick-Douglass-Audiobook/B00S6VTE9I Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass Author: Frederick Douglass Narrator: Stephen L. Vernon Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 01-14-15 Publisher: A.R.N. Publications Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 47 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass is a powerful story about a man who was born into slavery but secretly learned how to read and write, which at that time was punishable by death. Because of this fact, we're able to read about the journey Douglass went through in his life, enduring the cruelty and heartless actions of his slave masters before escaping to the North. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Frederick Douglass) Wed, 14 Jan 2015 09:15:07 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Narrative-of-the-Life-of-Frederick-Douglass-Audiobook/B00S6VTE9I thebookvoice.com 04:28:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass Author: Frederick Douglass Narrator: Stephen L. Vernon Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 01-14-15 Publisher: A.R.N. Publications Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 47 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass is a powerful story about a man who was born into slavery but secretly learned how to read and write, which at that time was punishable by death. Because of this fact, we're able to read about the journey Douglass went through in his life, enduring the cruelty and heartless actions of his slave masters before escaping to the North. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass Author: Frederick Douglass Narrator: Stephen L. Vernon Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 01-14-15 Publisher: A.R.N. Publications Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 47 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass is a powerful story about a man who was born into slavery but secretly learned how to read and write, which at that time was punishable by death. Because of this fact, we're able to read about the journey Douglass went through in his life, enduring the cruelty and heartless actions of his slave masters before escaping to the North. Members Reviews: A Fascinating Story The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass is the intriguing and eye-opening story of a black man, born into slavery prior to the Civil War. As Fredericks story unfolds, he tells of the impossible obstacles he had to overcome (such as learning to read and write) and the appalling abuses and atrocities he witnessed from a young age. Vernon does a fantastic job with the emotion in the read, making you feel as if you were listening to Frederick Douglass himself. You feel as if you have stepped back in time and are walking next to Douglass himself as he reflects on his life. This book is great for those researching the era, as well as people who are interested in what a slaves life was really like. Definitely a good read, and a firsthand glimpse into the sad history of slavery. good insight the narrator was raspy, monotone, and was at sometimes hard to understand but still good https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Columbus-Audiobook/B005NI38US Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Columbus Subtitle: The Four Voyages Author: Laurence Bergreen Narrator: Tim Jerome Format: Unabridged Length: 18 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 09-20-11 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 95 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: From the author of the Magellan biography, Over the Edge of the World, a mesmerizing new account of the great explorer. Christopher Columbus's 1492 voyage across the Atlantic Ocean in search of a trading route to China, and his unexpected landfall in the Americas, is a watershed event in world history. Yet Columbus made three more voyages within the span of only a decade, each designed to demonstrate that he could sail to China within a matter of weeks and convert those he found there to Christianity. These later voyages were even more adventurous, violent, and ambiguous, but they revealed Columbus's uncanny sense of the sea, his mingled brilliance and delusion, and his superb navigational skills. In all these exploits he almost never lost a sailor. By their conclusion, however, Columbus was broken in body and spirit. If the first voyage illustrates the rewards of exploration, the latter voyages illustrate the tragic costs - political, moral, and economic. In rich detail Laurence Bergreen re-creates each of these adventures as well as the historical background of Columbus's celebrated, controversial career. Written from the participants' vivid perspectives, this breathtakingly dramatic account will be embraced by readers of Bergreen's previous biographies of Marco Polo and Magellan and by fans of Nathaniel Philbrick, Simon Winchester, and Tony Horwitz. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Laurence Bergreen) Tue, 20 Sep 2011 05:25:28 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Columbus-Audiobook/B005NI38US thebookvoice.com 18:11:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Columbus Subtitle: The Four Voyages Author: Laurence Bergreen Narrator: Tim Jerome Format: Unabridged Length: 18 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 09-20-11 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 95 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: From the author of the Magellan biography, Over the Edge of the World, a mesmerizing new account of the great explorer. Christopher Columbus's 1492 voyage across the Atlantic Ocean in search of a trading route to China, and his unexpected landfall in the Americas, is a watershed event in world history. Yet Columbus made three more voyages within the span of only a decade, each designed to demonstrate that he could sail to China within a matter of weeks and convert those he found there to Christianity. These later voyages were even more adventurous, violent, and ambiguous, but they revealed Columbus's uncanny sense of the sea, his mingled brilliance and delusion, and his superb navigational skills. In all these exploits he almost never lost a sailor. By their conclusion, however, Columbus was broken in body and spirit. If the first voyage illustrates the rewards of exploration, the latter voyages illustrate the tragic costs - political, moral, and economic. In rich detail Laurence Bergreen re-creates each of these adventures as well as the historical background of Columbus's celebrated, controversial career. Written from the participants' vivid perspectives, this breathtakingly dramatic account will be embraced by readers of Bergreen's previous biographies of Marco Polo and Magellan and by fans of Nathaniel Philbrick, Simon Winchester, and Tony Horwitz. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Columbus Subtitle: The Four Voyages Author: Laurence Bergreen Narrator: Tim Jerome Format: Unabridged Length: 18 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 09-20-11 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 95 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: From the author of the Magellan biography, Over the Edge of the World, a mesmerizing new account of the great explorer. Christopher Columbus's 1492 voyage across the Atlantic Ocean in search of a trading route to China, and his unexpected landfall in the Americas, is a watershed event in world history. Yet Columbus made three more voyages within the span of only a decade, each designed to demonstrate that he could sail to China within a matter of weeks and convert those he found there to Christianity. These later voyages were even more adventurous, violent, and ambiguous, but they revealed Columbus's uncanny sense of the sea, his mingled brilliance and delusion, and his superb navigational skills. In all these exploits he almost never lost a sailor. By their conclusion, however, Columbus was broken in body and spirit. If the first voyage illustrates the rewards of exploration, the latter voyages illustrate the tragic costs - political, moral, and economic. In rich detail Laurence Bergreen re-creates each of these adventures as well as the historical background of Columbus's celebrated, controversial career. Written from the participants' vivid perspectives, this breathtakingly dramatic account will be embraced by readers of Bergreen's previous biographies of Marco Polo and Magellan and by fans of Nathaniel Philbrick, Simon Winchester, and Tony Horwitz. Members Reviews: Does exactly what you want An excellent survey of Columbus's career, and particularly interesting in the way it devotes attention to all four voyages, rather than focusing on the famous one that started it all. The narrative enables to appreciate Columbus's admirable qualities (his brilliance as a navigator) as well as his flaws (terrible people skills!). You will feel alternately impressed by, horrified at, and sympathetic toward the man. No problems with the narrator. More than I even needed to know What did you like best about Columbus? What did you like least? Ton's of information, well preformed and interesting. At times the information was difficult to follow. The book bridges a fine line between historical periodical and a story about this tremendously important historical figure. My personal opinion of Columbus was improved by reading this epic tale. Thanks to the author. What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting? Gaining an understanding of the effort that went into the voyages Have you listened to any of Tim Jeromes other performances before? How does this one compare? Not that I am aware of but this performance was good! Could you see Columbus being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be? At first no, but now that I think of it there is enough richness in the details for a screenwriter to simplify and organize the book into mini stories. I could totally see a John Malkovich type as Columbus. Some interesting points Some interesting points but not a spell binding read. Overall it was a good read but one that will not keep you up all night. Well read and very interesting What you leaned in history class is not the whole story by any measure. I found this very to be a very good book. I the narrator's voice was enjoyable. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-Politically-Incorrect-Guide-to-the-Founding-Fathers-Audiobook/B002V1OE3A Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Politically Incorrect Guide to the Founding Fathers Author: Brion McClanahan Narrator: Tom Weiner Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 06-30-09 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 112 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Timed to launch before the Fourth of July, this brand new "P.I." Guide will vindicate our Founding Fathers and hold them up for what they truly are: the pillars of American society. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Brion McClanahan) Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:59:39 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-Politically-Incorrect-Guide-to-the-Founding-Fathers-Audiobook/B002V1OE3A thebookvoice.com 09:28:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Politically Incorrect Guide to the Founding Fathers Author: Brion McClanahan Narrator: Tom Weiner Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 06-30-09 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 112 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Timed to launch before the Fourth of July, this brand new "P.I." Guide will vindicate our Founding Fathers and hold them up for what they truly are: the pillars of American society. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Politically Incorrect Guide to the Founding Fathers Author: Brion McClanahan Narrator: Tom Weiner Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 06-30-09 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 112 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Timed to launch before the Fourth of July, this brand new "P.I." Guide will vindicate our Founding Fathers and hold them up for what they truly are: the pillars of American society. Members Reviews: Highly Recommended It was refreshing to hear about the Founding Fathers through a lens that is traditional as opposed to the 'pc' versions of modern academia. Straightforward and to-the-point with highlights that illuminate the main attributes of each of the men. I had planned on a review of the main characters. It was a bonus to have the forgotten/unknown characters also reviewed. I have listened two books by Joseph Ellis. They left me with little appreciation for the gifts that Americans should enjoy as a result of the sacrifices of that generation. Quite the opposite with the treatment that McClanahan provides. Highly recommended. Politically Incorrect/founding fathers. Would you listen to The Politically Incorrect Guide to the Founding Fathers again? Why? Yes I would listen to it again. If for no other reason just to "rehash" all the information contained. What did you like best about this story? I liked the mix of professional/personal lives in it and I also enjoyed the vast number of historical facts I didn't learn in school. What about Tom Weiners performance did you like? I enjoyed his voice and inflections, very easy to listen to. Insightful and entertaining. Would you consider the audio edition of The Politically Incorrect Guide to the Founding Fathers to be better than the print version? I drive a lot every work day and the audio version allows me to utilize my time well. What did you like best about this story? I was able to learn about the personalities that shaped our country. What about Tom Weiners performance did you like? His presentation never tires the listener. If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be? The minds who shaped the greatest nation the earth has ever known. Astonishing clear facts about lesser known founder If you could sum up The Politically Incorrect Guide to the Founding Fathers in three words, what would they be? I would suggest the author does a great job or translating history into an 18th century timeframe. He does a good job warning readers to not apply 21st century values to the founders. A good fight back against the idea of colonialism books that almost alway disparage American history as racist and all bad. Refreshing perspective Well done and well presented. I could have done without some of the backhanded sarcasm that closes several of the sections but, notwithstanding such editorial commentary, this is a fine selection for those interested in some of US history's lesser known names of greater influence than one might have imagined. It is always important to view their actions and writings in the context of what was "normal" in their day and time. This work does a fine job of bring that contextual focus to the narration. Enjoyable and recommended. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Aristotle-Audiobook/B078XJP9XW Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Aristotle Subtitle: A Course on Citizen Virtue Author: Prof. Cary J. Nederman PhD Narrator: Prof. Cary J. Nederman PhD Format: Original Recording Length: 4 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 01-10-18 Publisher: Now You Know Media, Inc. Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: How can Aristotle help you become a better person? In this course by award-winning teacher and leading Aristotle expert Prof. Cary J. Nederman (PhD, York University), you will become a more ethical person as you explore Aristotelian thought. The word "politics" is an often-controversial term in our day, conjuring associations with partisanship and subterfuge. But as conceived by the ancient Greeks, politics was essential for becoming a virtuous person. Among the great minds of antiquity, perhaps none remains as relevant as Aristotle, for whom the ultimate purpose of politics was the common good. Aristotle: A Course on Citizen Virtue gives you the rare opportunity to learn from one of the leading experts on Aristotle and political theory. With Nederman, an award-winning professor at Texas A&M University, you'll explore Aristotle's historical, intellectual, and biographical backdrop. You'll also draw connections between this context and the moral and political philosophies of Aristotle. Finally, you will consider the powerful Aristotelian conception of human goodness. In particular, you'll look at his powerful principle of teleology: all human beings have a purpose. By grasping Aristotle's influences and ideas, you'll come to understand him as a thinker influenced by his time and place. But Prof. Nederman's course also reveals how he provided the basis for moral philosophy, political thought, and university curricula in the West and beyond. Today, Aristotle remains as vital as ever, inspiring great thinkers and providing insights into contemporary issues. And most importantly, he speaks powerfully about what it means to be a good person. By studying his thought, you will find guidance for flourishing and realizing your full potential. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Prof. Cary J. Nederman PhD) Wed, 10 Jan 2018 17:53:19 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Aristotle-Audiobook/B078XJP9XW thebookvoice.com 04:54:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Aristotle Subtitle: A Course on Citizen Virtue Author: Prof. Cary J. Nederman PhD Narrator: Prof. Cary J. Nederman PhD Format: Original Recording Length: 4 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 01-10-18 Publisher: Now You Know Media, Inc. Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: How can Aristotle help you become a better person? In this course by award-winning teacher and leading Aristotle expert Prof. Cary J. Nederman (PhD, York University), you will become a more ethical person as you explore Aristotelian thought. The word "politics" is an often-controversial term in our day, conjuring associations with partisanship and subterfuge. But as conceived by the ancient Greeks, politics was essential for becoming a virtuous person. Among the great minds of antiquity, perhaps none remains as relevant as Aristotle, for whom the ultimate purpose of politics was the common good. Aristotle: A Course on Citizen Virtue gives you the rare opportunity to learn from one of the leading experts on Aristotle and political theory. With Nederman, an award-winning professor at Texas A&M University, you'll explore Aristotle's historical, intellectual, and biographical backdrop. You'll also draw connections between this context and the moral and political philosophies of Aristotle. Finally, you will consider the powerful Aristotelian conception of human goodness. In particular, you'll look at his powerful principle of teleology: all human beings have a purpose. By grasping Aristotle's influences and ideas, you'll come to understand him as a thinker influenced by his time and place. But Prof. Nederman's course also reveals how he provided the basis for moral philosophy, political thought, and university curricula in the West and beyond. Today, Aristotle remains as vital as ever, inspiring great thinkers and providing insights into contemporary issues. And most importantly, he speaks powerfully about what it means to be a good person. By studying his thought, you will find guidance for flourishing and realizing your full potential. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Aristotle Subtitle: A Course on Citizen Virtue Author: Prof. Cary J. Nederman PhD Narrator: Prof. Cary J. Nederman PhD Format: Original Recording Length: 4 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 01-10-18 Publisher: Now You Know Media, Inc. Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: How can Aristotle help you become a better person? In this course by award-winning teacher and leading Aristotle expert Prof. Cary J. Nederman (PhD, York University), you will become a more ethical person as you explore Aristotelian thought. The word "politics" is an often-controversial term in our day, conjuring associations with partisanship and subterfuge. But as conceived by the ancient Greeks, politics was essential for becoming a virtuous person. Among the great minds of antiquity, perhaps none remains as relevant as Aristotle, for whom the ultimate purpose of politics was the common good. Aristotle: A Course on Citizen Virtue gives you the rare opportunity to learn from one of the leading experts on Aristotle and political theory. With Nederman, an award-winning professor at Texas A&M University, you'll explore Aristotle's historical, intellectual, and biographical backdrop. You'll also draw connections between this context and the moral and political philosophies of Aristotle. Finally, you will consider the powerful Aristotelian conception of human goodness. In particular, you'll look at his powerful principle of teleology: all human beings have a purpose. By grasping Aristotle's influences and ideas, you'll come to understand him as a thinker influenced by his time and place. But Prof. Nederman's course also reveals how he provided the basis for moral philosophy, political thought, and university curricula in the West and beyond. Today, Aristotle remains as vital as ever, inspiring great thinkers and providing insights into contemporary issues. And most importantly, he speaks powerfully about what it means to be a good person. By studying his thought, you will find guidance for flourishing and realizing your full potential. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Nelson-Mandela-A-Life-Inspired-Audiobook/B00TKOWHI0 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Nelson Mandela: A Life Inspired Author: Gillian Kendall, Wyatt North Narrator: David Glass Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 02-17-15 Publisher: Wyatt North Publishing, LLC Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Nelson Mandela's legacy is known worldwide, and his life has been widely documented. His memory is preserved in statues, paintings, feature films, history books, and biographies. Yet to many Americans, Mandela may be somewhat unknown. Many people around the world consider Mandela one of the greatest leaders of the twentieth century. He received hundreds of honors during his lifetime, among them the Nobel Peace Prize, for his work in helping free the people of South Africa from the oppression of apartheid. He earned the respect and love of people from all walks of life. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Gillian Kendall) Tue, 17 Feb 2015 06:05:05 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Nelson-Mandela-A-Life-Inspired-Audiobook/B00TKOWHI0 thebookvoice.com 04:30:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Nelson Mandela: A Life Inspired Author: Gillian Kendall, Wyatt North Narrator: David Glass Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 02-17-15 Publisher: Wyatt North Publishing, LLC Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Nelson Mandela's legacy is known worldwide, and his life has been widely documented. His memory is preserved in statues, paintings, feature films, history books, and biographies. Yet to many Americans, Mandela may be somewhat unknown. Many people around the world consider Mandela one of the greatest leaders of the twentieth century. He received hundreds of honors during his lifetime, among them the Nobel Peace Prize, for his work in helping free the people of South Africa from the oppression of apartheid. He earned the respect and love of people from all walks of life. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Nelson Mandela: A Life Inspired Author: Gillian Kendall, Wyatt North Narrator: David Glass Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 02-17-15 Publisher: Wyatt North Publishing, LLC Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Nelson Mandela's legacy is known worldwide, and his life has been widely documented. His memory is preserved in statues, paintings, feature films, history books, and biographies. Yet to many Americans, Mandela may be somewhat unknown. Many people around the world consider Mandela one of the greatest leaders of the twentieth century. He received hundreds of honors during his lifetime, among them the Nobel Peace Prize, for his work in helping free the people of South Africa from the oppression of apartheid. He earned the respect and love of people from all walks of life. Members Reviews: The fruits of a life committed to freedom. An excellent book on the life of an example of a man committed to freedom. The author did a remarkable job of encapsulating the hardships endured by Mandela and the sacrifices he made in such a noble cause. It is a quick read and worth reading for anyone interested in the life of a just man. ... know as much about this Icon as we would like. Interesting read for those of us who didn't know as much about this Icon as we would like. One Star Read like a history book. Expected to get to know the man more. Fascinating reading Of a truly fantastic man. The world could use more leaders of his morals and conviction. We would all live in a better place This book gave a good account of Mandela's life This book gave a good account of Mandela's life. I learned a lot about the man that you wouldn't necessarily know by just the news media accounts. The content was a little dry and sometimes hard to understand but that is what was necessary to tell the story. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-Story-of-My-Experiments-with-Truth-Audiobook/B002VACUNW Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Story of My Experiments with Truth Author: Anushka Ravi Shankar Narrator: Shekhar Kapur, Nandita Das Format: Abridged Length: 1 hr and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 01-30-08 Publisher: Karadi Tales Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 26 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: An autobiography of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi. Gandhi inspired the spiritual and political souls of millions of people. His concept of non-violent resistance propelled numerous struggles throughout the world, including the civil rights movement in America. ©1927 Navajivan Trust; (P)2005 Karadi Tales Company Pvt. Ltd. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Anushka Ravi Shankar) Wed, 30 Jan 2008 04:03:09 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-Story-of-My-Experiments-with-Truth-Audiobook/B002VACUNW thebookvoice.com 01:16:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Story of My Experiments with Truth Author: Anushka Ravi Shankar Narrator: Shekhar Kapur, Nandita Das Format: Abridged Length: 1 hr and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 01-30-08 Publisher: Karadi Tales Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 26 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: An autobiography of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi. Gandhi inspired the spiritual and political souls of millions of people. His concept of non-violent resistance propelled numerous struggles throughout the world, including the civil rights movement in America. ©1927 Navajivan Trust; (P)2005 Karadi Tales Company Pvt. Ltd. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Story of My Experiments with Truth Author: Anushka Ravi Shankar Narrator: Shekhar Kapur, Nandita Das Format: Abridged Length: 1 hr and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 01-30-08 Publisher: Karadi Tales Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 26 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: An autobiography of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi. Gandhi inspired the spiritual and political souls of millions of people. His concept of non-violent resistance propelled numerous struggles throughout the world, including the civil rights movement in America. ©1927 Navajivan Trust; (P)2005 Karadi Tales Company Pvt. Ltd. Members Reviews: very upset with my purchase! I was expecting the whole book. not just a snippet of it. as it turns out, the audio of the REAL book is 18+ hours, not just 1 hour like this. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Open-Wide-the-Freedom-Gates-Audiobook/B005OKSARQ Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Open Wide the Freedom Gates Subtitle: A Memoir Author: Dorothy Height Narrator: Lizan Mitchell Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 09-22-11 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, and president emerita of the National Council of Negro Women, Dorothy Height is a heroine of the Civil Rights movement. At age 91 she takes listeners back through 70 explosive years in search of equality as a black and as a woman. Dr. Height recalls her childhood battles with racism, college in New York during the Harlem Renaissance, her encounters with powerful leaders, and her work among the rural black communities fighting teen pregnancy and instilling black family values. This is a true insiders account of the 20th centurys most noble cause. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Dorothy Height) Thu, 22 Sep 2011 23:06:51 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Open-Wide-the-Freedom-Gates-Audiobook/B005OKSARQ thebookvoice.com 11:45:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Open Wide the Freedom Gates Subtitle: A Memoir Author: Dorothy Height Narrator: Lizan Mitchell Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 09-22-11 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, and president emerita of the National Council of Negro Women, Dorothy Height is a heroine of the Civil Rights movement. At age 91 she takes listeners back through 70 explosive years in search of equality as a black and as a woman. Dr. Height recalls her childhood battles with racism, college in New York during the Harlem Renaissance, her encounters with powerful leaders, and her work among the rural black communities fighting teen pregnancy and instilling black family values. This is a true insiders account of the 20th centurys most noble cause. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Open Wide the Freedom Gates Subtitle: A Memoir Author: Dorothy Height Narrator: Lizan Mitchell Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 09-22-11 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, and president emerita of the National Council of Negro Women, Dorothy Height is a heroine of the Civil Rights movement. At age 91 she takes listeners back through 70 explosive years in search of equality as a black and as a woman. Dr. Height recalls her childhood battles with racism, college in New York during the Harlem Renaissance, her encounters with powerful leaders, and her work among the rural black communities fighting teen pregnancy and instilling black family values. This is a true insiders account of the 20th centurys most noble cause. Members Reviews: Inspiring story of one woman's triumph Loved the walk through history and the opportunity to learn of the growth women's organizations. This memoir is inspirational and challenges us all to be our best selves in our contributions to the improvement of society. Maya Angelou was awesome. Tremendous story of an African American icon The foreword by Dr. Maya Angelou was awesome. Tremendous story of an African American icon. Women's Histoy Month I chose to read this book in honor of women's history month and it truly inspired and educated me. Ms. Height took me down history lane in this book about her involvement in various organizations. Some of the organizations she mentioned in the book I am ashamed to say I never even heard of. The writing style of the book kept me reading past midnight. After reading this book, I can truly say I know more about Ms. Height as a woman and the various organizations she was involved in. Thank you Google for bringing less known people to the forefront of our minds There were so many important activists during the time of MLK and Rosa Parks. If you love history, want to learn more about the Civil Rights Movement or just like reading about powerful, strong women, this is must read. this book is a glimpse of how the past has influenced current times - both for the better and for the worse Reminds you why you have rights you do. Although the struggle and oppression is not yet over, this book is a glimpse of how the past has influenced current times - both for the better and for the worse. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Surrender-at-Appomattox-Audiobook/B004YKHA8W Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Surrender at Appomattox Subtitle: First-hand Accounts of Robert E. Lee's Surrender to Ulysses S. Grant Author: Wesley Merritt, Charles Marshall, James Longstreet, E. P. Alexander, Phil Sheridan, John Gibbon, Ulysses S. Grant Narrator: Andrew Mulcare Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 04-29-11 Publisher: Wetware Media Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 41 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: On the 12th of April 1865, the Army of Northern Virginia marched to the field in front of Appomattox Court-House, stacked their arms, folded their colors, and walked off empty handed to find their distant, blighted homes. These are detailed and moving first-hand accounts from a number of prominent witnesses to Robert E. Lee's surrender of the Army of Northern Virginia at Appomattox. Listen to accounts from: Major-General Wesley Merritt, USAMajor-General John Gibbon, USAColonel Charles Marshall, Aide-de-Camp and Military Secretary to General R. E. LeeBrigadier-General E. P. Alexander, CSALt. General James Longstreet, CSAGeneral Phil Sheridan, USALt. General Ulysses S. Grant Brilliantly narrated in Northern and Southern accets by a professional actor and gifted voice talent, this unique audiobook vividly brings to life the words and heartfelt sentiments of those who wrote these riveting accounts. Also included is the "famous telegram" that informed President Lincoln of Lee's surrender. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Wesley Merritt) Fri, 29 Apr 2011 15:60:47 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Surrender-at-Appomattox-Audiobook/B004YKHA8W thebookvoice.com 02:58:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Surrender at Appomattox Subtitle: First-hand Accounts of Robert E. Lee's Surrender to Ulysses S. Grant Author: Wesley Merritt, Charles Marshall, James Longstreet, E. P. Alexander, Phil Sheridan, John Gibbon, Ulysses S. Grant Narrator: Andrew Mulcare Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 04-29-11 Publisher: Wetware Media Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 41 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: On the 12th of April 1865, the Army of Northern Virginia marched to the field in front of Appomattox Court-House, stacked their arms, folded their colors, and walked off empty handed to find their distant, blighted homes. These are detailed and moving first-hand accounts from a number of prominent witnesses to Robert E. Lee's surrender of the Army of Northern Virginia at Appomattox. Listen to accounts from: Major-General Wesley Merritt, USAMajor-General John Gibbon, USAColonel Charles Marshall, Aide-de-Camp and Military Secretary to General R. E. LeeBrigadier-General E. P. Alexander, CSALt. General James Longstreet, CSAGeneral Phil Sheridan, USALt. General Ulysses S. Grant Brilliantly narrated in Northern and Southern accets by a professional actor and gifted voice talent, this unique audiobook vividly brings to life the words and heartfelt sentiments of those who wrote these riveting accounts. Also included is the "famous telegram" that informed President Lincoln of Lee's surrender. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Surrender at Appomattox Subtitle: First-hand Accounts of Robert E. Lee's Surrender to Ulysses S. Grant Author: Wesley Merritt, Charles Marshall, James Longstreet, E. P. Alexander, Phil Sheridan, John Gibbon, Ulysses S. Grant Narrator: Andrew Mulcare Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 04-29-11 Publisher: Wetware Media Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 41 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: On the 12th of April 1865, the Army of Northern Virginia marched to the field in front of Appomattox Court-House, stacked their arms, folded their colors, and walked off empty handed to find their distant, blighted homes. These are detailed and moving first-hand accounts from a number of prominent witnesses to Robert E. Lee's surrender of the Army of Northern Virginia at Appomattox. Listen to accounts from: Major-General Wesley Merritt, USAMajor-General John Gibbon, USAColonel Charles Marshall, Aide-de-Camp and Military Secretary to General R. E. LeeBrigadier-General E. P. Alexander, CSALt. General James Longstreet, CSAGeneral Phil Sheridan, USALt. General Ulysses S. Grant Brilliantly narrated in Northern and Southern accets by a professional actor and gifted voice talent, this unique audiobook vividly brings to life the words and heartfelt sentiments of those who wrote these riveting accounts. Also included is the "famous telegram" that informed President Lincoln of Lee's surrender. Members Reviews: Appomattox as told by the participants What did you love best about Surrender at Appomattox? I enjoyed the first person remembrances by members of both armies. These remembrances were not limited to the commanders but also some of the lesser known players. What was one of the most memorable moments of Surrender at Appomattox? James Longstreet telling George Custer that "He'd better get back to his own lines". This occurred when Custer, acting on his own initiative, asked for the surrender of the Army of Northern Virginia. Which scene was your favorite? The interaction between Custer and Longstreet was classic. If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be? The end of "the war" by them that lived it. Any additional comments? Short book but it has a wealth of first person insights to the end of the Civil War. Well worth a listen. Fascinating Insights On Pivotal Historical Event Who was your favorite character and why? The accounts presented furthered my intrigue with both Lee and Grant. Although quiet different, they both exemplified desirable traits found in honorable military leaders. It seemed very certain they had mutual respect for one another which led to as good a final solution as could have been for a bad situation. Based upon the outcome they forged, it makes one wonder how differently U.S. history would have been had Lincoln lived to take what they did in laying a foundation for rebuilding the Nation. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? As a Southerner and fervent student of this period of United States history, I continue to be moved by both the Confederates dedication to fight for what they believed to be a just cause, and the Northern victors compassion and respect for their former foes. It leads me to suggest that only combatants of character can ever attain such a level based upon their mutual experiences. Any additional comments? Having previously listened to Killing Lincoln by Bill O'Reilly, the accounts presented in this work complemented O'Reilly's book and presented many additional details which actually led to a greater appreciation for both works. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Strangers-on-a-Bridge-Audiobook/B010F4EIKI Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Strangers on a Bridge Subtitle: The Case of Colonel Abel Author: James Donovan Narrator: George Newbern Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 08-04-15 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 106 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Originally published in 1964, this is the "enthralling...truly remarkable" (The New York Times Book Review) insider account of the Cold War spy exchange that is now the subject of the major motion picture Bridge of Spies by Steven Spielberg, starring Tom Hanks - with a new foreword by Jason Matthews, New York Times best-selling author of Red Sparrow and Palace of Treason. In the early morning of February 10, 1962, James B. Donovan began his walk toward the center of the Glienicke Bridge, the famous "Bridge of Spies" that then linked West Berlin to East. With him walked Rudolf Ivanovich Abel, master spy and for years the chief of Soviet espionage in the United States. Approaching them from the other side, under equally heavy guard, was Francis Gary Powers, the American U-2 spy plane pilot famously shot down by the Soviets, whose exchange for Abel Donovan had negotiated. These were the strangers on a bridge, men of East and West, representatives of two opposed worlds meeting in a moment of high drama. Abel was the most gifted, the most mysterious, the most effective spy in his time. His trial, which began in a Brooklyn United States District Court and ended in the Supreme Court of the United States, chillingly revealed the methods and successes of Soviet espionage. No one was better equipped to tell the whole absorbing history than James B. Donovan, who was appointed to defend one of his country's enemies and did so with scrupulous skill. In Strangers on a Bridge, the lead prosecutor in the Nuremburg Trials offers a clear-eyed and fast-paced memoir that is part procedural drama, part dark character study, and plays like a noirish espionage thriller. From the first interview with Abel to the exchange on the bridge in Berlin, here is an important historical narrative that is "as fascinating as it is exciting" (The Houston Chronicle). bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (James Donovan) Tue, 04 Aug 2015 22:36:52 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Strangers-on-a-Bridge-Audiobook/B010F4EIKI thebookvoice.com 13:47:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Strangers on a Bridge Subtitle: The Case of Colonel Abel Author: James Donovan Narrator: George Newbern Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 08-04-15 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 106 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Originally published in 1964, this is the "enthralling...truly remarkable" (The New York Times Book Review) insider account of the Cold War spy exchange that is now the subject of the major motion picture Bridge of Spies by Steven Spielberg, starring Tom Hanks - with a new foreword by Jason Matthews, New York Times best-selling author of Red Sparrow and Palace of Treason. In the early morning of February 10, 1962, James B. Donovan began his walk toward the center of the Glienicke Bridge, the famous "Bridge of Spies" that then linked West Berlin to East. With him walked Rudolf Ivanovich Abel, master spy and for years the chief of Soviet espionage in the United States. Approaching them from the other side, under equally heavy guard, was Francis Gary Powers, the American U-2 spy plane pilot famously shot down by the Soviets, whose exchange for Abel Donovan had negotiated. These were the strangers on a bridge, men of East and West, representatives of two opposed worlds meeting in a moment of high drama. Abel was the most gifted, the most mysterious, the most effective spy in his time. His trial, which began in a Brooklyn United States District Court and ended in the Supreme Court of the United States, chillingly revealed the methods and successes of Soviet espionage. No one was better equipped to tell the whole absorbing history than James B. Donovan, who was appointed to defend one of his country's enemies and did so with scrupulous skill. In Strangers on a Bridge, the lead prosecutor in the Nuremburg Trials offers a clear-eyed and fast-paced memoir that is part procedural drama, part dark character study, and plays like a noirish espionage thriller. From the first interview with Abel to the exchange on the bridge in Berlin, here is an important historical narrative that is "as fascinating as it is exciting" (The Houston Chronicle). Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Strangers on a Bridge Subtitle: The Case of Colonel Abel Author: James Donovan Narrator: George Newbern Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 08-04-15 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 106 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Originally published in 1964, this is the "enthralling...truly remarkable" (The New York Times Book Review) insider account of the Cold War spy exchange that is now the subject of the major motion picture Bridge of Spies by Steven Spielberg, starring Tom Hanks - with a new foreword by Jason Matthews, New York Times best-selling author of Red Sparrow and Palace of Treason. In the early morning of February 10, 1962, James B. Donovan began his walk toward the center of the Glienicke Bridge, the famous "Bridge of Spies" that then linked West Berlin to East. With him walked Rudolf Ivanovich Abel, master spy and for years the chief of Soviet espionage in the United States. Approaching them from the other side, under equally heavy guard, was Francis Gary Powers, the American U-2 spy plane pilot famously shot down by the Soviets, whose exchange for Abel Donovan had negotiated. These were the strangers on a bridge, men of East and West, representatives of two opposed worlds meeting in a moment of high drama. Abel was the most gifted, the most mysterious, the most effective spy in his time. His trial, which began in a Brooklyn United States District Court and ended in the Supreme Court of the United States, chillingly revealed the methods and successes of Soviet espionage. No one was better equipped to tell the whole absorbing history than James B. Donovan, who was appointed to defend one of his country's enemies and did so with scrupulous skill. In Strangers on a Bridge, the lead prosecutor in the Nuremburg Trials offers a clear-eyed and fast-paced memoir that is part procedural drama, part dark character study, and plays like a noirish espionage thriller. From the first interview with Abel to the exchange on the bridge in Berlin, here is an important historical narrative that is "as fascinating as it is exciting" (The Houston Chronicle). Members Reviews: Good beginning, terrible middle, great ending I enjoyed the first few chapters of this book. After that, the writer got extremely boring and I wound reading quickly just to get it over with. The last few chapters were also well written. Overall, this book could have been written much better and would have been much more enjoyable. I wouldn't recommend this book to anyone. If you want my advice, save your money and go watch the movie. I heard that was actually really good. A solid read Donovan's journalistic account is an interesting counterpoint to the Spielberg film based on the book. It's less sentimental, but often no less gripping, than the movie, particularly the scenes set in East Germany. It's also a fascinating record of a time in American history when the average American could feel comfortable expressing an unironic, idealistic view, as opposed to the cynicism that might dominate a report of such proceedings today. Sometimes I sensed Donovan might be leaving out significant parts of his story, in service to his own sense of patriotism. Slow Gave up towards the end. Way to many superfluous details which bogged down the story. Starts a little dry but picks up momentum Initial impression was that it was overly dry, but The lawyers logic and political negotiating tactics combined with the history won me over. Thank goodness I saw the movie first Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not? Probably not. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Travels-with-Dr-Death-Audiobook/B073C7V6L1 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Travels with Dr. Death Subtitle: Vanity Fair, May 1990 Author: Ron Rosenbaum Narrator: L. J. Ganser Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 06-27-17 Publisher: Audible Studios Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Three lives hang in the balance this morning as Dr. James Grigson pulls up in a gleaming white Cadillac, ready to make his rounds. The tall Texan with one hand on the wheel and one hand on his flamboyant golden cigarette holder, the legendary forensic psychiatrist known as "Dr. Death", is about to head out for the West Texas prairie to do some testifying. Indeed, for the Doctor - the traveling expert witness for hire, the courtroom terror of death-penalty foes - this is going to be the most extraordinarily concentrated stretch of testifying he's ever done. Three death-penalty trials in three Texas towns in two days. In "Travels with Dr. Death", Ron Rosenbaum profiles legendary Texas forensic psychiatrist James Grigson, who, as of this reporting, had testified in court against 124 murderers. Acting on his advice, and his weird, unproven theories, juries had sentenced 115 of them to death, leading some opponents to call Grigson the "hanging shrink". "Travels with Dr. Death" was originally published in Vanity Fair, May 1990. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ron Rosenbaum) Tue, 27 Jun 2017 14:54:04 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Travels-with-Dr-Death-Audiobook/B073C7V6L1 thebookvoice.com 01:21:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Travels with Dr. Death Subtitle: Vanity Fair, May 1990 Author: Ron Rosenbaum Narrator: L. J. Ganser Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 06-27-17 Publisher: Audible Studios Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Three lives hang in the balance this morning as Dr. James Grigson pulls up in a gleaming white Cadillac, ready to make his rounds. The tall Texan with one hand on the wheel and one hand on his flamboyant golden cigarette holder, the legendary forensic psychiatrist known as "Dr. Death", is about to head out for the West Texas prairie to do some testifying. Indeed, for the Doctor - the traveling expert witness for hire, the courtroom terror of death-penalty foes - this is going to be the most extraordinarily concentrated stretch of testifying he's ever done. Three death-penalty trials in three Texas towns in two days. In "Travels with Dr. Death", Ron Rosenbaum profiles legendary Texas forensic psychiatrist James Grigson, who, as of this reporting, had testified in court against 124 murderers. Acting on his advice, and his weird, unproven theories, juries had sentenced 115 of them to death, leading some opponents to call Grigson the "hanging shrink". "Travels with Dr. Death" was originally published in Vanity Fair, May 1990. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Travels with Dr. Death Subtitle: Vanity Fair, May 1990 Author: Ron Rosenbaum Narrator: L. J. Ganser Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 06-27-17 Publisher: Audible Studios Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Three lives hang in the balance this morning as Dr. James Grigson pulls up in a gleaming white Cadillac, ready to make his rounds. The tall Texan with one hand on the wheel and one hand on his flamboyant golden cigarette holder, the legendary forensic psychiatrist known as "Dr. Death", is about to head out for the West Texas prairie to do some testifying. Indeed, for the Doctor - the traveling expert witness for hire, the courtroom terror of death-penalty foes - this is going to be the most extraordinarily concentrated stretch of testifying he's ever done. Three death-penalty trials in three Texas towns in two days. In "Travels with Dr. Death", Ron Rosenbaum profiles legendary Texas forensic psychiatrist James Grigson, who, as of this reporting, had testified in court against 124 murderers. Acting on his advice, and his weird, unproven theories, juries had sentenced 115 of them to death, leading some opponents to call Grigson the "hanging shrink". "Travels with Dr. Death" was originally published in Vanity Fair, May 1990. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Fighting-for-Womens-Suffrage-The-Lives-and-Legacies-of-Susan-B-Anthony-and-Elizabeth-Cady-Stanton-Audiobook/B00XP5DNVA Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Fighting for Women's Suffrage: The Lives and Legacies of Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Lu Anne Martucci Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 05-15-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Together, Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton formed the most important partnership in the history of women's rights in America. The women worked seamlessly, with Stanton providing the forceful ideology and Anthony providing the tireless advocacy. Stanton would later characterize their relationship, "It is often said, by those who know Miss Anthony best, that she has been my good angel, always pushing and goading me to work, and that but for her pertinacity I should never have accomplished the little I have. On the other hand it has been said that I forged the thunderbolts and she fired them. Perhaps all this is, in a measure, true." Despite their partnership, the two women are often remembered quite differently. Stanton is something of an unsung hero in the history of the feminist movement. Though she is still primarily known as an advocate of women's suffrage and is closely linked to the better known Susan B. Anthony, Stanton was shunned by many of her fellow suffragists because her ideas seem too radical and because many were disturbed by her barely Deist view of religion. Over a century after her death, modern feminists tend to overlook Stanton in favor of Anthony, while remembering that Stanton enjoyed taking on the traditional 19th century gender roles of being the mother of a large family and remaining devoted to her husband throughout her life. And while Anthony's comments about abortion are still fiercely debated by pro-life and pro-choice crowds, Stanton held conservative views toward abortion. It's clear that Elizabeth Cady Stanton was very much her own woman, certainly a fitting description that she would not have wanted any other way. Fighting for Women's Suffrage chronicles the lives and partnership of the two women, examining their ideologies, advocacy, and writings. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Charles River Editors) Fri, 15 May 2015 03:22:16 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Fighting-for-Womens-Suffrage-The-Lives-and-Legacies-of-Susan-B-Anthony-and-Elizabeth-Cady-Stanton-Audiobook/B00XP5DNVA thebookvoice.com 01:54:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Fighting for Women's Suffrage: The Lives and Legacies of Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Lu Anne Martucci Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 05-15-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Together, Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton formed the most important partnership in the history of women's rights in America. The women worked seamlessly, with Stanton providing the forceful ideology and Anthony providing the tireless advocacy. Stanton would later characterize their relationship, "It is often said, by those who know Miss Anthony best, that she has been my good angel, always pushing and goading me to work, and that but for her pertinacity I should never have accomplished the little I have. On the other hand it has been said that I forged the thunderbolts and she fired them. Perhaps all this is, in a measure, true." Despite their partnership, the two women are often remembered quite differently. Stanton is something of an unsung hero in the history of the feminist movement. Though she is still primarily known as an advocate of women's suffrage and is closely linked to the better known Susan B. Anthony, Stanton was shunned by many of her fellow suffragists because her ideas seem too radical and because many were disturbed by her barely Deist view of religion. Over a century after her death, modern feminists tend to overlook Stanton in favor of Anthony, while remembering that Stanton enjoyed taking on the traditional 19th century gender roles of being the mother of a large family and remaining devoted to her husband throughout her life. And while Anthony's comments about abortion are still fiercely debated by pro-life and pro-choice crowds, Stanton held conservative views toward abortion. It's clear that Elizabeth Cady Stanton was very much her own woman, certainly a fitting description that she would not have wanted any other way. Fighting for Women's Suffrage chronicles the lives and partnership of the two women, examining their ideologies, advocacy, and writings. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Fighting for Women's Suffrage: The Lives and Legacies of Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Lu Anne Martucci Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 05-15-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Together, Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton formed the most important partnership in the history of women's rights in America. The women worked seamlessly, with Stanton providing the forceful ideology and Anthony providing the tireless advocacy. Stanton would later characterize their relationship, "It is often said, by those who know Miss Anthony best, that she has been my good angel, always pushing and goading me to work, and that but for her pertinacity I should never have accomplished the little I have. On the other hand it has been said that I forged the thunderbolts and she fired them. Perhaps all this is, in a measure, true." Despite their partnership, the two women are often remembered quite differently. Stanton is something of an unsung hero in the history of the feminist movement. Though she is still primarily known as an advocate of women's suffrage and is closely linked to the better known Susan B. Anthony, Stanton was shunned by many of her fellow suffragists because her ideas seem too radical and because many were disturbed by her barely Deist view of religion. Over a century after her death, modern feminists tend to overlook Stanton in favor of Anthony, while remembering that Stanton enjoyed taking on the traditional 19th century gender roles of being the mother of a large family and remaining devoted to her husband throughout her life. And while Anthony's comments about abortion are still fiercely debated by pro-life and pro-choice crowds, Stanton held conservative views toward abortion. It's clear that Elizabeth Cady Stanton was very much her own woman, certainly a fitting description that she would not have wanted any other way. Fighting for Women's Suffrage chronicles the lives and partnership of the two women, examining their ideologies, advocacy, and writings. Members Reviews: Narrator's voice is very distracting. Great content but the narrator used strange cartoonish voices when ready quotes. It was very distracting and took away from the power and authority of these amazing women. thin on details, distracting performance i am accustomed to interesting details along with familiar historical narrative, however, this book quickly skips through the historical narrative. the narrator tries REALLY hard to do voices, but ends up just distracting. her inflection during the book almost seems random. overall, a poor job of describing two great people in American history. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Louis-D-Brandeis-Audiobook/B01KG4S8HG Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Louis D. Brandeis Subtitle: American Prophet Author: Jeffrey Rosen Narrator: Traber Burns Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 08-16-16 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 12 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: A riveting new examination of the leading progressive Supreme Court justice of his era. According to Jeffrey Rosen, Louis D. Brandeis was "the Jewish Jefferson", the greatest critic of what he called "the curse of bigness" in business and government since the author of the Declaration of Independence. Published to commemorate the 100th anniversary of his Supreme Court confirmation on June 1, 1916, Louis D. Brandeis: American Prophet argues that Brandeis was the most farseeing constitutional philosopher of the 20th century. In addition to writing the most famous article on the right to privacy, he also wrote the most important Supreme Court opinions about free speech, freedom from government surveillance, and freedom of thought and opinion. And as the leader of the American Zionist movement, he convinced Woodrow Wilson and the British government to recognize a Jewish homeland in Palestine. Combining narrative biography with a passionate argument for why Brandeis matters today, Rosen explores what Brandeis, the Jeffersonian prophet, can teach us about historic and contemporary questions involving the Constitution, monopoly, corporate and federal power, technology, privacy, free speech, and Zionism. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jeffrey Rosen) Tue, 16 Aug 2016 07:19:20 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Louis-D-Brandeis-Audiobook/B01KG4S8HG thebookvoice.com 07:45:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Louis D. Brandeis Subtitle: American Prophet Author: Jeffrey Rosen Narrator: Traber Burns Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 08-16-16 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 12 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: A riveting new examination of the leading progressive Supreme Court justice of his era. According to Jeffrey Rosen, Louis D. Brandeis was "the Jewish Jefferson", the greatest critic of what he called "the curse of bigness" in business and government since the author of the Declaration of Independence. Published to commemorate the 100th anniversary of his Supreme Court confirmation on June 1, 1916, Louis D. Brandeis: American Prophet argues that Brandeis was the most farseeing constitutional philosopher of the 20th century. In addition to writing the most famous article on the right to privacy, he also wrote the most important Supreme Court opinions about free speech, freedom from government surveillance, and freedom of thought and opinion. And as the leader of the American Zionist movement, he convinced Woodrow Wilson and the British government to recognize a Jewish homeland in Palestine. Combining narrative biography with a passionate argument for why Brandeis matters today, Rosen explores what Brandeis, the Jeffersonian prophet, can teach us about historic and contemporary questions involving the Constitution, monopoly, corporate and federal power, technology, privacy, free speech, and Zionism. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Louis D. Brandeis Subtitle: American Prophet Author: Jeffrey Rosen Narrator: Traber Burns Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 08-16-16 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 12 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: A riveting new examination of the leading progressive Supreme Court justice of his era. According to Jeffrey Rosen, Louis D. Brandeis was "the Jewish Jefferson", the greatest critic of what he called "the curse of bigness" in business and government since the author of the Declaration of Independence. Published to commemorate the 100th anniversary of his Supreme Court confirmation on June 1, 1916, Louis D. Brandeis: American Prophet argues that Brandeis was the most farseeing constitutional philosopher of the 20th century. In addition to writing the most famous article on the right to privacy, he also wrote the most important Supreme Court opinions about free speech, freedom from government surveillance, and freedom of thought and opinion. And as the leader of the American Zionist movement, he convinced Woodrow Wilson and the British government to recognize a Jewish homeland in Palestine. Combining narrative biography with a passionate argument for why Brandeis matters today, Rosen explores what Brandeis, the Jeffersonian prophet, can teach us about historic and contemporary questions involving the Constitution, monopoly, corporate and federal power, technology, privacy, free speech, and Zionism. Members Reviews: The Thought and Character of Louis D. Brandeis It is often the case that good things can come in smaller packages. This is certainly true of this perceptive study of Louis D. Brandeis (1856-1941), one of the Court's greatest Justices, among other accomplishments. While this book is part of Yale's acclaimed "Jewish Lives," series, the author cautions us that it is not meant to be a full biography but rather a 240 page condensed study of Brandeis's thought and character. The reader is referred to the major biographical studies of LDB, particularly Melvin Urofsky's nearly 1,000 page definitive analysis, if more biographical background is sought. However, Brandeis's thought and values emerge with clarity and precision in this compact study. The book's major themes are previewed in the Introduction, "Isaiah and Jefferson." One of the great values of the book is that it focuses in on key books that Brandeis read that helped to shape his outlook. In particular, the author discusses A.J. Nock's 1926 biography of Jefferson and a book particularly important to Brandeis, Zimmern's "The Greek Commonwealth." The author relies upon Brandeis's own writings to expound upon his ideas; his frequent recurrence to LDB's family letters is particularly helpful in gaining insights into his thinking and reactions to various developments. As the intro's title indicates, the author sees major points of comparison between LDB and Jefferson, and this is one of the more fascinating aspects of the book. All of the key aspects of Brandeis values and ideas are covered, concisely but effectively. His fondness for small scale farms and businesses versus industrial giants is thoroughly discussed, as is his conception of the states as "laboratories of democracy" well suited to try out new ideas. The importance of scientific management generating leisure for citizen study becomes evident. The author does not just focus on ideas, but looks at LDB's practical impact. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Martin-Luther-King-Jr-Audiobook/B002V0CBZY Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Martin Luther King, Jr. Author: Marshall Frady Narrator: Marshall Frady Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 11-24-04 Publisher: Books on Tape Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: An analytical, sometimes revisionist, succinct biography of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. ©2002 Marshall Frady; (P)2002 Books on Tape, Inc. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Marshall Frady) Wed, 24 Nov 2004 16:04:41 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Martin-Luther-King-Jr-Audiobook/B002V0CBZY thebookvoice.com 07:13:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Martin Luther King, Jr. Author: Marshall Frady Narrator: Marshall Frady Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 11-24-04 Publisher: Books on Tape Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: An analytical, sometimes revisionist, succinct biography of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. ©2002 Marshall Frady; (P)2002 Books on Tape, Inc. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Martin Luther King, Jr. Author: Marshall Frady Narrator: Marshall Frady Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 11-24-04 Publisher: Books on Tape Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: An analytical, sometimes revisionist, succinct biography of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. ©2002 Marshall Frady; (P)2002 Books on Tape, Inc. Members Reviews: Interesting and informative This book didn't change my life, but it provided historical detail about a great man and that's what I was looking for. I can't say that I think I have a good sense of MLK's soul, or what made him tick, but I'm glad to know more about his role in the civil rights movement. Stunning portrait! Stunning portrait of King and his era! Frady brings to this project multiple talents. One, he can use the English language. Two, he is flat out the best narrator of all the audible books I've purchased. Three, he is candid and unromantic in his reporting. Four, he takes you there, to the front lines of the movement. I never understood how precarious many of those victories were, and I definitely never grasped how much courage was required to accomplish them. God, do I feel grateful to everyone who stepped up to the plate during that era for what was right! Five stars! https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Lady-Bird-and-Lyndon-Audiobook/B016LNEGOA Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Lady Bird and Lyndon Subtitle: The Hidden Story of a Marriage That Made a President Author: Betty Boyd Caroli Narrator: Amanda Carlin Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 10-27-15 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 61 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: A fresh look at Lady Bird Johnson that upends her image as a plain Jane who was married for her money and mistreated by Lyndon. This Lady Bird worked quietly behind the scenes through every campaign, every illness, and a trying presidency as a key strategist, fundraiser, barnstormer, peacemaker, and indispensable therapist. Lady Bird grew up the daughter of a domineering father and a cultured but fragile mother. When a tall, pushy Texan named Lyndon showed up in her life, she knew what she wanted: to leave the rural Texas of her childhood and experience the world like her mother dreamed, while climbing the mountain of ambition she inherited from her father. She married Lyndon within weeks, and the bargain they struck was tacitly agreed upon in the courtship letters they exchanged: This highly gifted politician would take her away, and she would save him from his weaknesses. The conventional story goes that Lyndon married Lady Bird for her money and demeaned her by flaunting his many affairs and that her legacy was protecting the nation's wildflowers. But she was actually a full political partner throughout his ascent - the one who swooped in to make the key call to a donor, to keep the team united, to campaign in hostile territory, and to jump-start him out of his paralyzing darkness. And while others were shocked that she put up with his womanizing, she always knew she had the upper hand. Lady Bird began the partnership by using part of her nest egg to help finance Lyndon's first political campaign. Over and over, she kept him from quitting, including the 1948 election when he was so immobilized with self-pity that she had to pick up the phone to solicit donations on his behalf. She was also the one who got him out of bed when he was in a deep funk to go to the 1964 Democratic nominating convention. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Betty Boyd Caroli) Tue, 27 Oct 2015 18:04:33 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Lady-Bird-and-Lyndon-Audiobook/B016LNEGOA thebookvoice.com 16:11:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Lady Bird and Lyndon Subtitle: The Hidden Story of a Marriage That Made a President Author: Betty Boyd Caroli Narrator: Amanda Carlin Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 10-27-15 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 61 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: A fresh look at Lady Bird Johnson that upends her image as a plain Jane who was married for her money and mistreated by Lyndon. This Lady Bird worked quietly behind the scenes through every campaign, every illness, and a trying presidency as a key strategist, fundraiser, barnstormer, peacemaker, and indispensable therapist. Lady Bird grew up the daughter of a domineering father and a cultured but fragile mother. When a tall, pushy Texan named Lyndon showed up in her life, she knew what she wanted: to leave the rural Texas of her childhood and experience the world like her mother dreamed, while climbing the mountain of ambition she inherited from her father. She married Lyndon within weeks, and the bargain they struck was tacitly agreed upon in the courtship letters they exchanged: This highly gifted politician would take her away, and she would save him from his weaknesses. The conventional story goes that Lyndon married Lady Bird for her money and demeaned her by flaunting his many affairs and that her legacy was protecting the nation's wildflowers. But she was actually a full political partner throughout his ascent - the one who swooped in to make the key call to a donor, to keep the team united, to campaign in hostile territory, and to jump-start him out of his paralyzing darkness. And while others were shocked that she put up with his womanizing, she always knew she had the upper hand. Lady Bird began the partnership by using part of her nest egg to help finance Lyndon's first political campaign. Over and over, she kept him from quitting, including the 1948 election when he was so immobilized with self-pity that she had to pick up the phone to solicit donations on his behalf. She was also the one who got him out of bed when he was in a deep funk to go to the 1964 Democratic nominating convention. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Lady Bird and Lyndon Subtitle: The Hidden Story of a Marriage That Made a President Author: Betty Boyd Caroli Narrator: Amanda Carlin Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 10-27-15 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 61 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: A fresh look at Lady Bird Johnson that upends her image as a plain Jane who was married for her money and mistreated by Lyndon. This Lady Bird worked quietly behind the scenes through every campaign, every illness, and a trying presidency as a key strategist, fundraiser, barnstormer, peacemaker, and indispensable therapist. Lady Bird grew up the daughter of a domineering father and a cultured but fragile mother. When a tall, pushy Texan named Lyndon showed up in her life, she knew what she wanted: to leave the rural Texas of her childhood and experience the world like her mother dreamed, while climbing the mountain of ambition she inherited from her father. She married Lyndon within weeks, and the bargain they struck was tacitly agreed upon in the courtship letters they exchanged: This highly gifted politician would take her away, and she would save him from his weaknesses. The conventional story goes that Lyndon married Lady Bird for her money and demeaned her by flaunting his many affairs and that her legacy was protecting the nation's wildflowers. But she was actually a full political partner throughout his ascent - the one who swooped in to make the key call to a donor, to keep the team united, to campaign in hostile territory, and to jump-start him out of his paralyzing darkness. And while others were shocked that she put up with his womanizing, she always knew she had the upper hand. Lady Bird began the partnership by using part of her nest egg to help finance Lyndon's first political campaign. Over and over, she kept him from quitting, including the 1948 election when he was so immobilized with self-pity that she had to pick up the phone to solicit donations on his behalf. She was also the one who got him out of bed when he was in a deep funk to go to the 1964 Democratic nominating convention. Members Reviews: Lady Bird & btw Lyndon This is an excellent double biography. It in no way takes the place of Robert Caro's masterpiece, but it does give us LBJ's mother's background and influence as well as his failed politician father's. But Lady Bird's (aka Claudia) Johnson's childhood and parents are the stuff of novels. Her brothers older than she, were reared for the most part in boarding school, and to a lesser degree so was she. I think the most dramatic example I can give of her parenting as a young child is that after her Mother's death, her Dad put her on a train in Texas to visit her relatives in Alabama, her mother's wealthy ones, and his own less prosperous family. Her only companion on the trip was a sign that said please "Deliver this Child..." Children with this background often do not do well. But Lady Bird, grew strong, smart, and charming. She dealt with her over powering father and to a degree his series of new wives. At thirteen when there was no one to take her to school, her Dad bought her a car and she drove herself, she could balance a checking account and read accounting files before she graduated high school. And although her husband looked to be verbally abusive, she always maintained she let it flow around her, and yet she was always totally devoted to him. This is a truly interesting look at a fascinating woman. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Ojibwa-Warrior-Audiobook/B00PUN7C9Y Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ojibwa Warrior Subtitle: Dennis Banks and the Rise of the American Indian Movement Author: Dennis Banks, Richard Erdoes Narrator: Douglas Rye Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 11-20-14 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 28 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Dennis Banks, an American Indian of the Ojibwa Tribe and a founder of the American Indian Movement, is one of the most influential Indian leaders of our time. In Ojibwa Warrior, written with acclaimed writer and photographer Richard Erdoes, Banks tells his own story for the first time and also traces the rise of the American Indian Movement (AIM). The authors present an insider's understanding of AIM protest events - the Trail of Broken Treaties march to Washington, D.C.; the resulting takeover of the BIA building; the riot at Custer, South Dakota; and the 1973 standoff at Wounded Knee. The book is published by University of Oklahoma Press. Critic Reviews: "A compelling account of one of the most influential Indian leaders in the United States... this volume (is) an important addition to this history of Native American and civil rights movements in the United States. ( Publishers Weekly) "For readers who can recall the spotty media coverage of these events, this powerful litany of AIM's accomplishments is especially provocative." ( Booklist) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Dennis Banks) Thu, 20 Nov 2014 12:56:14 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Ojibwa-Warrior-Audiobook/B00PUN7C9Y thebookvoice.com 13:16:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ojibwa Warrior Subtitle: Dennis Banks and the Rise of the American Indian Movement Author: Dennis Banks, Richard Erdoes Narrator: Douglas Rye Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 11-20-14 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 28 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Dennis Banks, an American Indian of the Ojibwa Tribe and a founder of the American Indian Movement, is one of the most influential Indian leaders of our time. In Ojibwa Warrior, written with acclaimed writer and photographer Richard Erdoes, Banks tells his own story for the first time and also traces the rise of the American Indian Movement (AIM). The authors present an insider's understanding of AIM protest events - the Trail of Broken Treaties march to Washington, D.C.; the resulting takeover of the BIA building; the riot at Custer, South Dakota; and the 1973 standoff at Wounded Knee. The book is published by University of Oklahoma Press. Critic Reviews: "A compelling account of one of the most influential Indian leaders in the United States... this volume (is) an important addition to this history of Native American and civil rights movements in the United States. ( Publishers Weekly) "For readers who can recall the spotty media coverage of these events, this powerful litany of AIM's accomplishments is especially provocative." ( Booklist) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ojibwa Warrior Subtitle: Dennis Banks and the Rise of the American Indian Movement Author: Dennis Banks, Richard Erdoes Narrator: Douglas Rye Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 11-20-14 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 28 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Dennis Banks, an American Indian of the Ojibwa Tribe and a founder of the American Indian Movement, is one of the most influential Indian leaders of our time. In Ojibwa Warrior, written with acclaimed writer and photographer Richard Erdoes, Banks tells his own story for the first time and also traces the rise of the American Indian Movement (AIM). The authors present an insider's understanding of AIM protest events - the Trail of Broken Treaties march to Washington, D.C.; the resulting takeover of the BIA building; the riot at Custer, South Dakota; and the 1973 standoff at Wounded Knee. The book is published by University of Oklahoma Press. Critic Reviews: "A compelling account of one of the most influential Indian leaders in the United States... this volume (is) an important addition to this history of Native American and civil rights movements in the United States. ( Publishers Weekly) "For readers who can recall the spotty media coverage of these events, this powerful litany of AIM's accomplishments is especially provocative." ( Booklist) Members Reviews: By the numbers bio Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not? This is a straightforward autobiography of Dennis Banks, one of the founders of the American Indian Movement (AIM). I was intrigued both by the title and the subject matter but knew little about Banks or AIM. Ojibwa Warrior does a good job of educating the listener about Banks, from his childhood through the 1970s culminating in the militant standoff at Wounded Knee (and a bit beyond). It reads in a straightforward connect-the- dots sort of way, highlighting Banks personal and professional tribulations while never taking its eye off of the broader context of Indian/First Nations struggle for equal rights and autonomy. Some of the confrontations with the government, Banks at times semi-outlaw existence, as well as his experiences as a child (and forced removal from his family and culture) are rendered in great detail. Another plus are the many fascinating details Banks offers about Indian/First Nations culture. The competent narration is subdued and smartly lets events speak for themselves. Despite all this, I nevertheless found the narrative a bit too mechanical in a first this happened and then this happened and then this happened sort of way. I wouldnt call it dry but it lacked a certain intimacy that would connect the listener emotionally with Banks and his struggles/aims. In this way, Ojibwa Warrior is educational but not inspirational which is a shame given Banks life/work A friend It was a good book. As I knew Dennis, I had heard him talk of some of these stories before. a warrior he was !! we need to honor his memory by protecting our mother, and stop polluting her. The truth may be shocking,... to fix what is wrong we need to know how it happened in the past. An Interesting Look at An Interesting Time Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not? I definitely would recommend this book. This is an interesting look into the Indian Movement I had very little idea about (I am Native, and from Canada, interested to know if the natives here faced the same difficulties). Some of the actions taken were something I would never even imagine taking, but i also imagine they were fighting for the freedoms and liberties I have today. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Roosevelt-and-the-Holocaust-Audiobook/B00COR59VW Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Roosevelt and the Holocaust Subtitle: How FDR Saved the Jews and Brought Hope to a Nation Author: Robert L. Beir, Brian Josepher Narrator: Steven Cooper Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 06-01-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 14 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: There is a great debate among historians about Franklin Delano Roosevelt's actions during the Holocaust. Was FDR the hero that defeated the Germans, or did he turn a blind eye to the plight of the Jews as long as he possibly could? In Roosevelt and the Holocaust, Robert Beir analyzes specific actions and legislation to get at the truth behind Roosevelt's role in the Holocaust. Beir has a unique perspective. He is a Jew who was raised during the extreme anti-Semitism of the Great Depression. Having witnessed the fruits of the New Deal firsthand, Beir became a Roosevelt scholar. It wasn't until later in life, when confronted by a student about Roosevelt's role in the Holocaust, that Beir began to research this topic intensely. Beir ultimately concludes that Roosevelt acted not out of anti-Semitism, nor out of moral outrage over the plight of the Jews. Rather he acted in the way he felt was best to navigate the United States and the world through this tumultuous time. Editorial Reviews: Steven Cooper's eloquent, authoritative reading of Robert Beir's book suits the gravity of the subject matter at hand: the role the FDR administration played in the Holocaust and whether or not it could have done more to prevent the slaughter of millions. Books about such sensitive and weighty topics can easily come off as heavy-handed or ponderous, but Cooper's lively and skillful delivery makes this an engrossing listen from beginning to end. Though not everyone may agree with his conclusions, Beir's thoroughly researched, thought-provoking work should be required listening for anyone with even a fleeting interest in WWII history. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Robert L. Beir) Sat, 01 Jun 2013 22:12:29 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Roosevelt-and-the-Holocaust-Audiobook/B00COR59VW thebookvoice.com 12:15:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Roosevelt and the Holocaust Subtitle: How FDR Saved the Jews and Brought Hope to a Nation Author: Robert L. Beir, Brian Josepher Narrator: Steven Cooper Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 06-01-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 14 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: There is a great debate among historians about Franklin Delano Roosevelt's actions during the Holocaust. Was FDR the hero that defeated the Germans, or did he turn a blind eye to the plight of the Jews as long as he possibly could? In Roosevelt and the Holocaust, Robert Beir analyzes specific actions and legislation to get at the truth behind Roosevelt's role in the Holocaust. Beir has a unique perspective. He is a Jew who was raised during the extreme anti-Semitism of the Great Depression. Having witnessed the fruits of the New Deal firsthand, Beir became a Roosevelt scholar. It wasn't until later in life, when confronted by a student about Roosevelt's role in the Holocaust, that Beir began to research this topic intensely. Beir ultimately concludes that Roosevelt acted not out of anti-Semitism, nor out of moral outrage over the plight of the Jews. Rather he acted in the way he felt was best to navigate the United States and the world through this tumultuous time. Editorial Reviews: Steven Cooper's eloquent, authoritative reading of Robert Beir's book suits the gravity of the subject matter at hand: the role the FDR administration played in the Holocaust and whether or not it could have done more to prevent the slaughter of millions. Books about such sensitive and weighty topics can easily come off as heavy-handed or ponderous, but Cooper's lively and skillful delivery makes this an engrossing listen from beginning to end. Though not everyone may agree with his conclusions, Beir's thoroughly researched, thought-provoking work should be required listening for anyone with even a fleeting interest in WWII history. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Roosevelt and the Holocaust Subtitle: How FDR Saved the Jews and Brought Hope to a Nation Author: Robert L. Beir, Brian Josepher Narrator: Steven Cooper Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 06-01-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 14 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: There is a great debate among historians about Franklin Delano Roosevelt's actions during the Holocaust. Was FDR the hero that defeated the Germans, or did he turn a blind eye to the plight of the Jews as long as he possibly could? In Roosevelt and the Holocaust, Robert Beir analyzes specific actions and legislation to get at the truth behind Roosevelt's role in the Holocaust. Beir has a unique perspective. He is a Jew who was raised during the extreme anti-Semitism of the Great Depression. Having witnessed the fruits of the New Deal firsthand, Beir became a Roosevelt scholar. It wasn't until later in life, when confronted by a student about Roosevelt's role in the Holocaust, that Beir began to research this topic intensely. Beir ultimately concludes that Roosevelt acted not out of anti-Semitism, nor out of moral outrage over the plight of the Jews. Rather he acted in the way he felt was best to navigate the United States and the world through this tumultuous time. Editorial Reviews: Steven Cooper's eloquent, authoritative reading of Robert Beir's book suits the gravity of the subject matter at hand: the role the FDR administration played in the Holocaust and whether or not it could have done more to prevent the slaughter of millions. Books about such sensitive and weighty topics can easily come off as heavy-handed or ponderous, but Cooper's lively and skillful delivery makes this an engrossing listen from beginning to end. Though not everyone may agree with his conclusions, Beir's thoroughly researched, thought-provoking work should be required listening for anyone with even a fleeting interest in WWII history. Members Reviews: B R B At almost four hours in I just cannot go on. I keep waiting for this book to be about Roosevelt or the holocaust, but . . . Biographies are my favorite reading, and it's not disinteresting to hear about this historian's childhood, prep school and college education, his war experiences in the UK, and Truman's decision to use the bomb in Japan. But I feel like I'm playing hookie instead of making it to class, or that I'm filling up on ginger snaps when I know I need big protein. Perhaps I've developed attention deficit, but I'd prefer to be closer to what I thought/hoped would be the subject of this otherwise charming, affable listen. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-Ideal-Man-Audiobook/B008RD9A9Y Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Ideal Man Subtitle: The Tragedy of Jim Thompson and the American Way of War Author: Joshua Kurlantzick Narrator: Josh Clark Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 08-01-12 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: How the West's greatest spy in Asia tried to stop the new American way of war - and the steep price he paid for failing... Jim Thompson landed in Thailand at the end of World War II, a former American society dilettante who became an Asian legend as a spy and silk magnate with access to Thai worlds outsiders never saw. As the Cold War reached Thailand, America had a choice: Should it, as Thompson believed, help other nations build democracies from their traditional cultures, or as his ex-OSS friend Willis Bird argued, remake the world through deception and self-serving alliances? In a story rich with insights and intrigue, this book explores a key Cold War episode that is still playing out today. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Joshua Kurlantzick) Wed, 01 Aug 2012 00:45:01 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-Ideal-Man-Audiobook/B008RD9A9Y thebookvoice.com 08:21:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Ideal Man Subtitle: The Tragedy of Jim Thompson and the American Way of War Author: Joshua Kurlantzick Narrator: Josh Clark Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 08-01-12 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: How the West's greatest spy in Asia tried to stop the new American way of war - and the steep price he paid for failing... Jim Thompson landed in Thailand at the end of World War II, a former American society dilettante who became an Asian legend as a spy and silk magnate with access to Thai worlds outsiders never saw. As the Cold War reached Thailand, America had a choice: Should it, as Thompson believed, help other nations build democracies from their traditional cultures, or as his ex-OSS friend Willis Bird argued, remake the world through deception and self-serving alliances? In a story rich with insights and intrigue, this book explores a key Cold War episode that is still playing out today. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Ideal Man Subtitle: The Tragedy of Jim Thompson and the American Way of War Author: Joshua Kurlantzick Narrator: Josh Clark Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 08-01-12 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: How the West's greatest spy in Asia tried to stop the new American way of war - and the steep price he paid for failing... Jim Thompson landed in Thailand at the end of World War II, a former American society dilettante who became an Asian legend as a spy and silk magnate with access to Thai worlds outsiders never saw. As the Cold War reached Thailand, America had a choice: Should it, as Thompson believed, help other nations build democracies from their traditional cultures, or as his ex-OSS friend Willis Bird argued, remake the world through deception and self-serving alliances? In a story rich with insights and intrigue, this book explores a key Cold War episode that is still playing out today. Members Reviews: The Life and Mind of an Extraordinary Expat Two new things I learned reading this book were 1. that Thailand was manipulating American leaders for military and economic aid in the 1950s and 60s and 2. the common situations of Thompson's expat disenfranchisement from not only his host country of Thailand but his home-country, the USA. This is a common experience among the vast majority of expats. Author Joshua Kurlantzick delved deeply into Jim Thompson and his situations in Thailand with fellow Americans, international expats, and US involvement in South East Asia. Thompson also witnessed the negative effects of the transformation of Thailand during the 'Americanization' period of the 1950s and 60s. There is lots of information about specific Thai political figures and occurrences in Thailand during the 1950s. A reader can learn a lot about the Thai political and economic situation starting with the post WWII leadership of Pridi who led the Thai democratic party and the country itself. Thompson knew Pridi and met with him on occasion. At this time the Viet Minh were working to drive the French colonialists out of VN. Thompson noted that the Viet Minh fighters were nationalists first and would possibly use communism to drive the French out if Washington shunned them. The Viet Minh would choose Washington over Moscow if the US gave support. This was not the case and the Viet Minh allied with Moscow. Thompson presciently predicted the future in advance, yet was doubted by the upper echelons of the US government military. Thompson accurately knew what was happening, much moreso than the American civilian bureaucrats and military leaders back in D.C. Even bureaucrats and military leaders that were in South East Asia were incredibly ignorant of South East Asia in general and Vietnam in particular. The CIA eventually put a "burn" on Thompson, ordering US government civilians and military personnel to avoid contact with Thompson. He said things the civilian and military bureaucrats did not want to hear. What is intriguing is that although Jim Thompson was a unique person who was in many ways 'larger than life,' he experienced the common conditions and afflictions of being a long-term expat --> He had no home. For many long-term expats living abroad their native country is no longer "home" and their host country isn't either and will never be. Many long-term expats can relate to this. Many (but not all) expats are not a part of the host nation's society, culture and legal system, yet they are not a part of these elements in their native country either after several years abroad. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/French-Legends-Audiobook/B011457IJU Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: French Legends Subtitle: The Life and Legacy of King Louis XVI Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Colin Fluxman Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 07-07-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: "I die perfectly innocent of the so-called crimes of which I am accused. I pardon those who are the cause of my misfortunes." - Louis XVI A lot of ink has been spilled covering the lives of history's most influential figures, but how much of the forest is lost for the trees? In Charles River Editors' French series, listeners can get caught up to speed on the lives of France's most important men and women in the time it takes to finish a commute, while learning interesting facts long forgotten or never known. Louis XVI is one of the most famous kings of France, but for reasons he would have much rather avoided. Coming of age in the wake of the reign of the Sun King, Louis XIV, and his father, Louis XV, Louis XVI initially intended to be one of France's most enlightened kings. Instead, he was destined to be the only French king ever executed. Indeed, it is his death and his role in fomenting the French Revolution (along with his infamous queen, Marie Antoinette) that continue to play the central role in Louis XVI's legacy. The abrupt demise of Louis XVI and his reign capped a tumultuous but important historical period for both France and the rest of the world. It was Louis XVI's wish to reform France in the mold of the Enlightenment and his failure to push those reforms against a reluctant aristocracy that emboldened and spurred those who would rebel against him. At the same time, his support for the American cause during the American Revolution in the 1770s was integral in securing that nation's freedom and further adding to France's financial woes. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Charles River Editors) Tue, 07 Jul 2015 13:26:13 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/French-Legends-Audiobook/B011457IJU thebookvoice.com 01:24:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: French Legends Subtitle: The Life and Legacy of King Louis XVI Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Colin Fluxman Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 07-07-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: "I die perfectly innocent of the so-called crimes of which I am accused. I pardon those who are the cause of my misfortunes." - Louis XVI A lot of ink has been spilled covering the lives of history's most influential figures, but how much of the forest is lost for the trees? In Charles River Editors' French series, listeners can get caught up to speed on the lives of France's most important men and women in the time it takes to finish a commute, while learning interesting facts long forgotten or never known. Louis XVI is one of the most famous kings of France, but for reasons he would have much rather avoided. Coming of age in the wake of the reign of the Sun King, Louis XIV, and his father, Louis XV, Louis XVI initially intended to be one of France's most enlightened kings. Instead, he was destined to be the only French king ever executed. Indeed, it is his death and his role in fomenting the French Revolution (along with his infamous queen, Marie Antoinette) that continue to play the central role in Louis XVI's legacy. The abrupt demise of Louis XVI and his reign capped a tumultuous but important historical period for both France and the rest of the world. It was Louis XVI's wish to reform France in the mold of the Enlightenment and his failure to push those reforms against a reluctant aristocracy that emboldened and spurred those who would rebel against him. At the same time, his support for the American cause during the American Revolution in the 1770s was integral in securing that nation's freedom and further adding to France's financial woes. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/680/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: French Legends Subtitle: The Life and Legacy of King Louis XVI Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Colin Fluxman Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 07-07-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: "I die perfectly innocent of the so-called crimes of which I am accused. I pardon those who are the cause of my misfortunes." - Louis XVI A lot of ink has been spilled covering the lives of history's most influential figures, but how much of the forest is lost for the trees? In Charles River Editors' French series, listeners can get caught up to speed on the lives of France's most important men and women in the time it takes to finish a commute, while learning interesting facts long forgotten or never known. Louis XVI is one of the most famous kings of France, but for reasons he would have much rather avoided. Coming of age in the wake of the reign of the Sun King, Louis XIV, and his father, Louis XV, Louis XVI initially intended to be one of France's most enlightened kings. Instead, he was destined to be the only French king ever executed. Indeed, it is his death and his role in fomenting the French Revolution (along with his infamous queen, Marie Antoinette) that continue to play the central role in Louis XVI's legacy. The abrupt demise of Louis XVI and his reign capped a tumultuous but important historical period for both France and the rest of the world. It was Louis XVI's wish to reform France in the mold of the Enlightenment and his failure to push those reforms against a reluctant aristocracy that emboldened and spurred those who would rebel against him. At the same time, his support for the American cause during the American Revolution in the 1770s was integral in securing that nation's freedom and further adding to France's financial woes. Members Reviews: The French Revolution in headline form Given the length of this book compared to other biographies that are 20-30+ hours long it is no surprise that it is really just a rapid firing of facts and dates. Louis is overshadowed by the events of the Revolution in this story about him with only a few bits about his early childhood. Pass on this one if you want a book with any real substance to it.