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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/The-River-War-Audiobook/B014M0LW9G Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The River War Author: Winston Churchill Narrator: Stephen Thorne Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 09-15-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 18 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: The northeastern quarter of the continent of Africa is drained and watered by the Nile. Among and about the headstreams and tributaries of this mighty river lie the wide and fertile provinces of the Egyptian Soudan. Situated in the very centre of the land, these remote regions are on every side divided from the seas by 500 miles of mountain, swamp, or desert. The great river is their only means of growth, their only channel of progress. It is by the Nile alone that their commerce can reach the outer markets or European civilisation can penetrate the inner darkness. The Soudan is joined to Egypt by the Nile as a diver is connected with the surface by his air pipe. Without it there is only suffocation. Aut Nilus, aut nihil! The town of Khartoum, at the confluence of the Blue and White Niles, is the point on which the trade of the south must inevitably converge. It is the great spout through which the merchandise collected from a wide area streams northwards to the Mediterranean shore. It marks the extreme northern limit of the fertile Soudan. Between Khartoum and Assuan the river flows for 1,200 miles through deserts of surpassing desolation. But there is another Soudan, which some mistake for the true, whose solitudes oppress the Nile from the Egyptian frontier to Omdurman. This is the Soudan of the soldier. Destitute of wealth or future, it is rich in history. The names of its squalid villages are familiar to distant and enlightened peoples. The barrenness of its scenery has been drawn by skilful pen and pencil. Its ample deserts have tasted the blood of brave men. Its hot, black rocks have witnessed famous tragedies. It is the scene of the war. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Winston Churchill) Tue, 15 Sep 2015 01:02:33 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-River-War-Audiobook/B014M0LW9G thebookvoice.com 13:57:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The River War Author: Winston Churchill Narrator: Stephen Thorne Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 09-15-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 18 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: The northeastern quarter of the continent of Africa is drained and watered by the Nile. Among and about the headstreams and tributaries of this mighty river lie the wide and fertile provinces of the Egyptian Soudan. Situated in the very centre of the land, these remote regions are on every side divided from the seas by 500 miles of mountain, swamp, or desert. The great river is their only means of growth, their only channel of progress. It is by the Nile alone that their commerce can reach the outer markets or European civilisation can penetrate the inner darkness. The Soudan is joined to Egypt by the Nile as a diver is connected with the surface by his air pipe. Without it there is only suffocation. Aut Nilus, aut nihil! The town of Khartoum, at the confluence of the Blue and White Niles, is the point on which the trade of the south must inevitably converge. It is the great spout through which the merchandise collected from a wide area streams northwards to the Mediterranean shore. It marks the extreme northern limit of the fertile Soudan. Between Khartoum and Assuan the river flows for 1,200 miles through deserts of surpassing desolation. But there is another Soudan, which some mistake for the true, whose solitudes oppress the Nile from the Egyptian frontier to Omdurman. This is the Soudan of the soldier. Destitute of wealth or future, it is rich in history. The names of its squalid villages are familiar to distant and enlightened peoples. The barrenness of its scenery has been drawn by skilful pen and pencil. Its ample deserts have tasted the blood of brave men. Its hot, black rocks have witnessed famous tragedies. It is the scene of the war. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The River War Author: Winston Churchill Narrator: Stephen Thorne Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 09-15-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 18 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: The northeastern quarter of the continent of Africa is drained and watered by the Nile. Among and about the headstreams and tributaries of this mighty river lie the wide and fertile provinces of the Egyptian Soudan. Situated in the very centre of the land, these remote regions are on every side divided from the seas by 500 miles of mountain, swamp, or desert. The great river is their only means of growth, their only channel of progress. It is by the Nile alone that their commerce can reach the outer markets or European civilisation can penetrate the inner darkness. The Soudan is joined to Egypt by the Nile as a diver is connected with the surface by his air pipe. Without it there is only suffocation. Aut Nilus, aut nihil! The town of Khartoum, at the confluence of the Blue and White Niles, is the point on which the trade of the south must inevitably converge. It is the great spout through which the merchandise collected from a wide area streams northwards to the Mediterranean shore. It marks the extreme northern limit of the fertile Soudan. Between Khartoum and Assuan the river flows for 1,200 miles through deserts of surpassing desolation. But there is another Soudan, which some mistake for the true, whose solitudes oppress the Nile from the Egyptian frontier to Omdurman. This is the Soudan of the soldier. Destitute of wealth or future, it is rich in history. The names of its squalid villages are familiar to distant and enlightened peoples. The barrenness of its scenery has been drawn by skilful pen and pencil. Its ample deserts have tasted the blood of brave men. Its hot, black rocks have witnessed famous tragedies. It is the scene of the war. Members Reviews: Excellent This is one of Winston best stories & the narrator reads with much gravitas. Hugely important, but largely forgotten, Winston takes you with him through the dark heart of Africa. You will learn of Chinese Gordon, Dervish Caliphates and many tales heroism and folly. This is some of Winston's best writing & you'll probably want to listen to this more than once. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Scalias-Court-Audiobook/B01E07AWN8 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Scalia's Court Subtitle: A Legacy of Landmark Opinions and Dissents Author: Antonin Scalia, Kevin A. Ring Narrator: David Drummond Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 04-22-16 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 50 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: The sudden passing of Justice Antonin Scalia shook America. After almost 30 years on the Supreme Court, Scalia had become as integral to the institution as the hallowed room in which he sat. His wisecracking interruptions during oral arguments, his unmatched legal wisdom, his unwavering dedication to the Constitution, and his blistering dissents defined his leadership role on the court and inspired new generations of policymakers and legal minds. Now, as Republicans and Democrats wage war over Scalia's lamentably empty Supreme Court seat, Kevin A. Ring, former counsel to the US Senate's Constitution Subcommittee, has taken a close look at the cases that best illustrate Scalia's character, philosophy, and legacy. In Scalia's Court, Ring collects Scalia's most memorable opinions on free speech, separation of powers, race, religious freedom, the rights of the accused, abortion, and more and intersperses Scalia's own words with an analysis of his legal reasoning and his lasting impact on American jurisprudence. Critic Reviews: "[Scalia's] writings - with their plain language and constitutional moorings - will guide generations to come." (Speaker of the House Paul Ryan) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Antonin Scalia) Fri, 22 Apr 2016 16:29:31 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Scalias-Court-Audiobook/B01E07AWN8 thebookvoice.com 16:52:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Scalia's Court Subtitle: A Legacy of Landmark Opinions and Dissents Author: Antonin Scalia, Kevin A. Ring Narrator: David Drummond Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 04-22-16 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 50 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: The sudden passing of Justice Antonin Scalia shook America. After almost 30 years on the Supreme Court, Scalia had become as integral to the institution as the hallowed room in which he sat. His wisecracking interruptions during oral arguments, his unmatched legal wisdom, his unwavering dedication to the Constitution, and his blistering dissents defined his leadership role on the court and inspired new generations of policymakers and legal minds. Now, as Republicans and Democrats wage war over Scalia's lamentably empty Supreme Court seat, Kevin A. Ring, former counsel to the US Senate's Constitution Subcommittee, has taken a close look at the cases that best illustrate Scalia's character, philosophy, and legacy. In Scalia's Court, Ring collects Scalia's most memorable opinions on free speech, separation of powers, race, religious freedom, the rights of the accused, abortion, and more and intersperses Scalia's own words with an analysis of his legal reasoning and his lasting impact on American jurisprudence. Critic Reviews: "[Scalia's] writings - with their plain language and constitutional moorings - will guide generations to come." (Speaker of the House Paul Ryan) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Scalia's Court Subtitle: A Legacy of Landmark Opinions and Dissents Author: Antonin Scalia, Kevin A. Ring Narrator: David Drummond Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 04-22-16 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 50 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: The sudden passing of Justice Antonin Scalia shook America. After almost 30 years on the Supreme Court, Scalia had become as integral to the institution as the hallowed room in which he sat. His wisecracking interruptions during oral arguments, his unmatched legal wisdom, his unwavering dedication to the Constitution, and his blistering dissents defined his leadership role on the court and inspired new generations of policymakers and legal minds. Now, as Republicans and Democrats wage war over Scalia's lamentably empty Supreme Court seat, Kevin A. Ring, former counsel to the US Senate's Constitution Subcommittee, has taken a close look at the cases that best illustrate Scalia's character, philosophy, and legacy. In Scalia's Court, Ring collects Scalia's most memorable opinions on free speech, separation of powers, race, religious freedom, the rights of the accused, abortion, and more and intersperses Scalia's own words with an analysis of his legal reasoning and his lasting impact on American jurisprudence. Critic Reviews: "[Scalia's] writings - with their plain language and constitutional moorings - will guide generations to come." (Speaker of the House Paul Ryan) Members Reviews: Understand the conservative philosophy of original This book contains excerpts for important opinions over his career on the Supreme Court. The selection of excerpts and the text that introduces them flow very well together. The narration by David Drummond is very good. I listened to find out who a leading conservative thought on issues that come before the Court. The book opens with Scalia explaining how he seeks to understand the intent of the framers. He explains that we should use the contemporary meaning of words when interpreting the text of the constitution, amendments, and laws were passed. He rejects the use of statements made during the debate, as they may not reflect the majority of the body that adopted in the final text. To find this original intent of the words and phrases, he examines dictionaries and other texts written in the same period to understand the meaning. From Scalia's originalism philosophy gives me the sense that if you disagree with the courts opinion, then you should work to amend the constitution. In short, constitution amendments should be more common. And hence the Justices would be bound by these new amendments and their decisions would have to change. Now that I understand his approach and thus how he reaches his conclusions, I would like to see a liberal Justice on the Court publish excerpts from their opinions and explain how they interpret the Constitution, its amendments, and laws passed by congress. Audible 20 Review Sweepstakes Entry Scalia likes the sound of his own voice Any additional comments? I actually had purchased and returned this book years ago. I since became more interested in the Supreme Court, and having forgot about my earlier purchase bought it again. I started listening to it and realised my mistake. Unfortunately my feelings did not change. Though he has a great mind, he is so long winded and gets too personal regarding the other justices in his opinions that it was almost as hard as last time to listen to. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Franklin-and-Lucy-Audiobook/B002V9ZDS2 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Franklin and Lucy Subtitle: President Roosevelt, Mrs. Rutherfurd, and Other Women in His Life Author: Joseph E. Persico Narrator: Ted Barker Format: Unabridged Length: 17 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 07-01-08 Publisher: Books on Tape Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 25 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: In Franklin and Lucy, acclaimed author and historian Joseph E. Persico explores FDR's romance with Lucy Rutherfurd, which was far deeper and lasted much longer than was previously acknowledged. Persico's provocative conclusions about their relationship are informed by a revealing range of sources, including never-before-published letters and documents from Lucy Rutherfurd's estate that attest to the intensity and scope of the affair. FDR's connection with Lucy also creates an opportunity for Persico to take a more penetrating look at the other women in FDR's life. We come to see more clearly how FDR's infidelity as a husband contributed to Eleanor's eventual transformation from a repressed Victorian to perhaps the greatest American woman of her century; how the shaping hand of FDR's strong-willed mother helped to imbue him with the resolve to overcome personal and public adversity throughout his life; and how other women around FDR, including his "surrogate spouse" Missy LeHand, and his close confidante, the obscure Margaret "Daisy" Suckley, completed the world that he inhabited. Franklin and Lucy is an extraordinary look at the private life of a leader who continues to fascinate scholars and the general public alike. In focusing on Lucy Rutherfurd and the myriad women who mattered to Roosevelt, Persico paints a more intimate portrait than we have heretofore had of this enigmatic giant of American history. Critic Reviews: "Persico offers what will prove an important, lasting addition to the literature of the Roosevelts." (Publishers Weekly) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Joseph E. Persico) Tue, 01 Jul 2008 02:57:00 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Franklin-and-Lucy-Audiobook/B002V9ZDS2 thebookvoice.com 17:15:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Franklin and Lucy Subtitle: President Roosevelt, Mrs. Rutherfurd, and Other Women in His Life Author: Joseph E. Persico Narrator: Ted Barker Format: Unabridged Length: 17 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 07-01-08 Publisher: Books on Tape Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 25 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: In Franklin and Lucy, acclaimed author and historian Joseph E. Persico explores FDR's romance with Lucy Rutherfurd, which was far deeper and lasted much longer than was previously acknowledged. Persico's provocative conclusions about their relationship are informed by a revealing range of sources, including never-before-published letters and documents from Lucy Rutherfurd's estate that attest to the intensity and scope of the affair. FDR's connection with Lucy also creates an opportunity for Persico to take a more penetrating look at the other women in FDR's life. We come to see more clearly how FDR's infidelity as a husband contributed to Eleanor's eventual transformation from a repressed Victorian to perhaps the greatest American woman of her century; how the shaping hand of FDR's strong-willed mother helped to imbue him with the resolve to overcome personal and public adversity throughout his life; and how other women around FDR, including his "surrogate spouse" Missy LeHand, and his close confidante, the obscure Margaret "Daisy" Suckley, completed the world that he inhabited. Franklin and Lucy is an extraordinary look at the private life of a leader who continues to fascinate scholars and the general public alike. In focusing on Lucy Rutherfurd and the myriad women who mattered to Roosevelt, Persico paints a more intimate portrait than we have heretofore had of this enigmatic giant of American history. Critic Reviews: "Persico offers what will prove an important, lasting addition to the literature of the Roosevelts." (Publishers Weekly) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Franklin and Lucy Subtitle: President Roosevelt, Mrs. Rutherfurd, and Other Women in His Life Author: Joseph E. Persico Narrator: Ted Barker Format: Unabridged Length: 17 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 07-01-08 Publisher: Books on Tape Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 25 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: In Franklin and Lucy, acclaimed author and historian Joseph E. Persico explores FDR's romance with Lucy Rutherfurd, which was far deeper and lasted much longer than was previously acknowledged. Persico's provocative conclusions about their relationship are informed by a revealing range of sources, including never-before-published letters and documents from Lucy Rutherfurd's estate that attest to the intensity and scope of the affair. FDR's connection with Lucy also creates an opportunity for Persico to take a more penetrating look at the other women in FDR's life. We come to see more clearly how FDR's infidelity as a husband contributed to Eleanor's eventual transformation from a repressed Victorian to perhaps the greatest American woman of her century; how the shaping hand of FDR's strong-willed mother helped to imbue him with the resolve to overcome personal and public adversity throughout his life; and how other women around FDR, including his "surrogate spouse" Missy LeHand, and his close confidante, the obscure Margaret "Daisy" Suckley, completed the world that he inhabited. Franklin and Lucy is an extraordinary look at the private life of a leader who continues to fascinate scholars and the general public alike. In focusing on Lucy Rutherfurd and the myriad women who mattered to Roosevelt, Persico paints a more intimate portrait than we have heretofore had of this enigmatic giant of American history. Critic Reviews: "Persico offers what will prove an important, lasting addition to the literature of the Roosevelts." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Franklin and Lucy This was a good book about FDR's private life. Very interesting and well worth listening to. Fantastic - This is simply fantastic - even with a C grade performer - https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-Men-Who-Changed-the-Course-of-History-2nd-Edition-Audiobook/B06XCJWBJC Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Men Who Changed the Course of History - 2nd Edition Subtitle: Jesus, Napoleon, Moses, Caesar, St. Paul, Alexander the Great, Gandhi & Muhammad: Lessons from the Great Men That Forged Our Society Author: Dominique Atkinson Narrator: Doug Greene Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 03-04-17 Publisher: ALEX PUBLISHING Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Discover the lives of the men that forever changed the course of history! This book contains the fundamental history, early influences, life-changing events, and lasting impact of historical figures such as Moses, Alexander the Great, Napoleon, Gandhi, and many others! The 21st century stands witness to the achievements of some of the most influential men in the world. And yet, no matter how today's movers and shakers stand in contemporary rankings, how can we compare them to the giants of the past, the men who took history in their bare hands and bent it to their will? Whether they strode upon the stages of military power or at the altars of religious belief, they have left their marks on civilization. Destiny is both unpredictable and fickle. Jesus, Napoleon, Moses, Julius Caesar, Saint Paul, Alexander the Great, Gandhi, and Muhammad were men whose lives changed the course of history. They would have been remarkable in any era in which they were born. But by living when they did, each defined the times in which they lived. Their actions transformed the imprint of their countries and the world. The body of knowledge around this subject is so extensive that Dominique Atkinson has skillfully compressed thousands of books, scriptures, and teachings of these historical figures into this easy-to-listen-to book. For each of these great men, you will learn who they were, where they came from, who influenced them, the fundamental turning points in their lives, and their lasting contributions to the world. Here is a preview of what you will learn.... bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Dominique Atkinson) Sat, 04 Mar 2017 00:42:36 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-Men-Who-Changed-the-Course-of-History-2nd-Edition-Audiobook/B06XCJWBJC thebookvoice.com 03:14:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Men Who Changed the Course of History - 2nd Edition Subtitle: Jesus, Napoleon, Moses, Caesar, St. Paul, Alexander the Great, Gandhi & Muhammad: Lessons from the Great Men That Forged Our Society Author: Dominique Atkinson Narrator: Doug Greene Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 03-04-17 Publisher: ALEX PUBLISHING Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Discover the lives of the men that forever changed the course of history! This book contains the fundamental history, early influences, life-changing events, and lasting impact of historical figures such as Moses, Alexander the Great, Napoleon, Gandhi, and many others! The 21st century stands witness to the achievements of some of the most influential men in the world. And yet, no matter how today's movers and shakers stand in contemporary rankings, how can we compare them to the giants of the past, the men who took history in their bare hands and bent it to their will? Whether they strode upon the stages of military power or at the altars of religious belief, they have left their marks on civilization. Destiny is both unpredictable and fickle. Jesus, Napoleon, Moses, Julius Caesar, Saint Paul, Alexander the Great, Gandhi, and Muhammad were men whose lives changed the course of history. They would have been remarkable in any era in which they were born. But by living when they did, each defined the times in which they lived. Their actions transformed the imprint of their countries and the world. The body of knowledge around this subject is so extensive that Dominique Atkinson has skillfully compressed thousands of books, scriptures, and teachings of these historical figures into this easy-to-listen-to book. For each of these great men, you will learn who they were, where they came from, who influenced them, the fundamental turning points in their lives, and their lasting contributions to the world. Here is a preview of what you will learn.... Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Men Who Changed the Course of History - 2nd Edition Subtitle: Jesus, Napoleon, Moses, Caesar, St. Paul, Alexander the Great, Gandhi & Muhammad: Lessons from the Great Men That Forged Our Society Author: Dominique Atkinson Narrator: Doug Greene Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 03-04-17 Publisher: ALEX PUBLISHING Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Discover the lives of the men that forever changed the course of history! This book contains the fundamental history, early influences, life-changing events, and lasting impact of historical figures such as Moses, Alexander the Great, Napoleon, Gandhi, and many others! The 21st century stands witness to the achievements of some of the most influential men in the world. And yet, no matter how today's movers and shakers stand in contemporary rankings, how can we compare them to the giants of the past, the men who took history in their bare hands and bent it to their will? Whether they strode upon the stages of military power or at the altars of religious belief, they have left their marks on civilization. Destiny is both unpredictable and fickle. Jesus, Napoleon, Moses, Julius Caesar, Saint Paul, Alexander the Great, Gandhi, and Muhammad were men whose lives changed the course of history. They would have been remarkable in any era in which they were born. But by living when they did, each defined the times in which they lived. Their actions transformed the imprint of their countries and the world. The body of knowledge around this subject is so extensive that Dominique Atkinson has skillfully compressed thousands of books, scriptures, and teachings of these historical figures into this easy-to-listen-to book. For each of these great men, you will learn who they were, where they came from, who influenced them, the fundamental turning points in their lives, and their lasting contributions to the world. Here is a preview of what you will learn.... Members Reviews: Four Stars Good insight into the lives of some of the greatest men in history. Good place to start Intersting facts but found it a bit short on depth, for us who enjoy history.... Five Stars good book fast read interesting Decent intro for young readers It was OK as far as it went. The problem I had with it was likely my own error - I must have missed the part in the description that says it's written at an early middle school reading level. The 3-star rating I gave reflects how the book struck me personally. I would rate it higher, I suppose, for a young reader. It does a pretty good job of giving the reader a basic introduction of historic figures with whom one should at least be familiar. Change the lives of millions,even billions of other people of different races, cultures, religious beliefs, governmenchThe men w and succinct group of stories that most of us have at least heard about in school, but we were not challenged to think about how one man's life could so dramatically change the lives of millions of other people's of different races, cultures, religions, and methods of government. This short book tells about Jesus, Mohammed, Julios Caesar ,Octavious Julius Ceasar, Mahatma, Ghandhi, Alexander who were indeed some of the most important personages since recorded time began. They moved people, they stirred armies, some of them conquered worlds, and let's not forget the religious impact of Jesus Mohammed,and Gandhi. My only problem with this hook is it is written too stylistically. These men stirred the world, but I found the book provoked no debt of emotion.Kathyrblackman@gmail.com https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Queen-Isabella-Audiobook/B008K1Z3Y4 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Queen Isabella Subtitle: Treachery, Adultery, and Murder in Medieval England Author: Alison Weir Narrator: Lisette Lecat Format: Unabridged Length: 21 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 07-11-12 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 160 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Popular historian Alison Weir has crafted best-selling biographies of such prominent icons as King Henry VIII and Queen Elizabeth I. A master at uncovering fascinating and little-known details, Weir brings these historical figures to life with a brilliant blend of entertainment and scholarship. No English queen has drawn more ire than the vilified Queen Isabella. Weir, at long last, delivers the definitive biography of one of the most controversial members of English royalty. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Alison Weir) Wed, 11 Jul 2012 05:18:44 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Queen-Isabella-Audiobook/B008K1Z3Y4 thebookvoice.com 21:48:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Queen Isabella Subtitle: Treachery, Adultery, and Murder in Medieval England Author: Alison Weir Narrator: Lisette Lecat Format: Unabridged Length: 21 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 07-11-12 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 160 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Popular historian Alison Weir has crafted best-selling biographies of such prominent icons as King Henry VIII and Queen Elizabeth I. A master at uncovering fascinating and little-known details, Weir brings these historical figures to life with a brilliant blend of entertainment and scholarship. No English queen has drawn more ire than the vilified Queen Isabella. Weir, at long last, delivers the definitive biography of one of the most controversial members of English royalty. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Queen Isabella Subtitle: Treachery, Adultery, and Murder in Medieval England Author: Alison Weir Narrator: Lisette Lecat Format: Unabridged Length: 21 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 07-11-12 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 160 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Popular historian Alison Weir has crafted best-selling biographies of such prominent icons as King Henry VIII and Queen Elizabeth I. A master at uncovering fascinating and little-known details, Weir brings these historical figures to life with a brilliant blend of entertainment and scholarship. No English queen has drawn more ire than the vilified Queen Isabella. Weir, at long last, delivers the definitive biography of one of the most controversial members of English royalty. Members Reviews: Fascinating from first sentence to the very end. Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? Anyone with an interest in discovering the many facets of the truth behind some of English history's most notorious events will be riveted by this straightforward account that presents the facts as recorded and puts them into context of the myths that have survived. What was one of the most memorable moments of Queen Isabella? Too many to mention. What does Lisette Lecat bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? One of the finest readers I have ever heard. Any additional comments? If you even think you might like medieval history, don't miss this; the entire age in presented in a way that fills you with actual documented facts that are more amazing than historical fiction. Half history book, half fictional novel. Is there anything you would change about this book? I've always been interested in the Plantagenets, and Edward II is always one of the more colorful individuals. I was excited to find an audiobook that's more specific to this rule. Sadly, while this book is full of good information and paints a vivid picture of the circumstances Isabella found her self in regards to her relationship to her husband and his favorites, the author constantly inserts her opinions and hypotheticals, and then presents them as facts. The whole book is filled with 'probably', 'must have felt', 'perhaps', and 'possibly's, with only the author's vision inserted, and very few other views represented. It wasn't too bad for the first two thirds of the book, but then after Edward's overthrow and death, the author started grasping at any straw possible to preserve her opinions, to the point often it seemed like she was grasping at straws. At her husband's death, the author wouldn't even consider the possibility that Isabella was involved in any way, and wouldn't even consider that the queen even knew of it. Then she goes off on how the king wasn't murdered, but actually alive, and bases this on a single letter which basically amounts to an Elvis sighting. This letter has several errors, including dates and names, but the author just waves them off as the letter writer 'being confused', and then states that there's absolutely no reason this letter should be discounted. Amusingly, this letter implicates the queen as trying to kill the king, but the author counters this by saying that there's no way the letter writer could've known that innocent Isabella was far away in another castle and didn't even know about the attempts on his life! From then on, the author presents this theory that Edward was still alive and living as a hermit as fact throughout the rest of the book, ignoring all evidence to the contrary. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Queen-Anne-Audiobook/B01JPCU7LK Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Queen Anne Subtitle: The Politics of Passion Author: Anne Somerset Narrator: Hannah Curtis Format: Unabridged Length: 28 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 09-06-16 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 40 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: She ascended the thrones of England, Scotland, and Ireland in 1702 at age 37, Britain's last Stuart monarch. Five years later she united two of her realms, England and Scotland, as a sovereign state, creating the Kingdom of Great Britain. She had a history of personal misfortune, overcoming ill health (she suffered from crippling arthritis; by the time she became queen she was a virtual invalid) and living through 17 miscarriages, stillbirths, and premature births in 17 years. By the end of her comparatively short 12-year reign, Britain had emerged as a great power; the succession of outstanding victories won by her general, John Churchill, the Duke of Marlborough, had humbled France and laid the foundations for Britain's future naval and colonial supremacy. While the queen's military was performing dazzling exploits on the continent, her own attention - indeed her realm - rested on a more intimate conflict: the female friendship on which her happiness had for decades depended and which became, for her, a source of utter torment. At the core of Anne Somerset's riveting new biography, published to great acclaim in England, is a portrait of this deeply emotional, complex bond between two very different women: Queen Anne - reserved, stolid, shrewd; and Sarah Churchill, Duchess of Marlborough, wife of the queen's great general - beautiful, willful, outspoken, and whose acerbic wit was equally matched by her fearsome temper. Against a fraught background, the much-admired historian, author of Elizabeth I , tells the extraordinary story of how Sarah goaded and provoked the queen beyond endurance. Critic Reviews: "Spirited and extremely convincing.... The rivalries and back-stabbing between various factions make as unedifying a spectacle as anything to be seen on today's Senate floor." (Brooke Allen, The New York Times Book Review) "A sumptuously great read from a master chronicler at the height of her powers.... Every page is seamlessly good reading." (Steve Donoghue, Open Letters Monthly) "A must-read for all those who love English royal history and, after three centuries of misogyny and misunderstanding, Anne Stuart has found a worthy champion in Anne Somerset." (Gillian Gill, author of We Two: Victoria and Albert, Rulers, Partners, Rivals) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Anne Somerset) Tue, 06 Sep 2016 17:45:37 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Queen-Anne-Audiobook/B01JPCU7LK thebookvoice.com 28:24:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Queen Anne Subtitle: The Politics of Passion Author: Anne Somerset Narrator: Hannah Curtis Format: Unabridged Length: 28 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 09-06-16 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 40 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: She ascended the thrones of England, Scotland, and Ireland in 1702 at age 37, Britain's last Stuart monarch. Five years later she united two of her realms, England and Scotland, as a sovereign state, creating the Kingdom of Great Britain. She had a history of personal misfortune, overcoming ill health (she suffered from crippling arthritis; by the time she became queen she was a virtual invalid) and living through 17 miscarriages, stillbirths, and premature births in 17 years. By the end of her comparatively short 12-year reign, Britain had emerged as a great power; the succession of outstanding victories won by her general, John Churchill, the Duke of Marlborough, had humbled France and laid the foundations for Britain's future naval and colonial supremacy. While the queen's military was performing dazzling exploits on the continent, her own attention - indeed her realm - rested on a more intimate conflict: the female friendship on which her happiness had for decades depended and which became, for her, a source of utter torment. At the core of Anne Somerset's riveting new biography, published to great acclaim in England, is a portrait of this deeply emotional, complex bond between two very different women: Queen Anne - reserved, stolid, shrewd; and Sarah Churchill, Duchess of Marlborough, wife of the queen's great general - beautiful, willful, outspoken, and whose acerbic wit was equally matched by her fearsome temper. Against a fraught background, the much-admired historian, author of Elizabeth I , tells the extraordinary story of how Sarah goaded and provoked the queen beyond endurance. Critic Reviews: "Spirited and extremely convincing.... The rivalries and back-stabbing between various factions make as unedifying a spectacle as anything to be seen on today's Senate floor." (Brooke Allen, The New York Times Book Review) "A sumptuously great read from a master chronicler at the height of her powers.... Every page is seamlessly good reading." (Steve Donoghue, Open Letters Monthly) "A must-read for all those who love English royal history and, after three centuries of misogyny and misunderstanding, Anne Stuart has found a worthy champion in Anne Somerset." (Gillian Gill, author of We Two: Victoria and Albert, Rulers, Partners, Rivals) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Queen Anne Subtitle: The Politics of Passion Author: Anne Somerset Narrator: Hannah Curtis Format: Unabridged Length: 28 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 09-06-16 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 40 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: She ascended the thrones of England, Scotland, and Ireland in 1702 at age 37, Britain's last Stuart monarch. Five years later she united two of her realms, England and Scotland, as a sovereign state, creating the Kingdom of Great Britain. She had a history of personal misfortune, overcoming ill health (she suffered from crippling arthritis; by the time she became queen she was a virtual invalid) and living through 17 miscarriages, stillbirths, and premature births in 17 years. By the end of her comparatively short 12-year reign, Britain had emerged as a great power; the succession of outstanding victories won by her general, John Churchill, the Duke of Marlborough, had humbled France and laid the foundations for Britain's future naval and colonial supremacy. While the queen's military was performing dazzling exploits on the continent, her own attention - indeed her realm - rested on a more intimate conflict: the female friendship on which her happiness had for decades depended and which became, for her, a source of utter torment. At the core of Anne Somerset's riveting new biography, published to great acclaim in England, is a portrait of this deeply emotional, complex bond between two very different women: Queen Anne - reserved, stolid, shrewd; and Sarah Churchill, Duchess of Marlborough, wife of the queen's great general - beautiful, willful, outspoken, and whose acerbic wit was equally matched by her fearsome temper. Against a fraught background, the much-admired historian, author of Elizabeth I , tells the extraordinary story of how Sarah goaded and provoked the queen beyond endurance. Critic Reviews: "Spirited and extremely convincing.... The rivalries and back-stabbing between various factions make as unedifying a spectacle as anything to be seen on today's Senate floor." (Brooke Allen, The New York Times Book Review) "A sumptuously great read from a master chronicler at the height of her powers.... Every page is seamlessly good reading." (Steve Donoghue, Open Letters Monthly) "A must-read for all those who love English royal history and, after three centuries of misogyny and misunderstanding, Anne Stuart has found a worthy champion in Anne Somerset." (Gillian Gill, author of We Two: Victoria and Albert, Rulers, Partners, Rivals) Members Reviews: Interesting Content hampered by bad narration This is a good biography of Queen Anne. But Hannah Curtis is not good. Spoilt by a poorly edited, inadequate narration The information was well researched and interestingly laid down. The narrator, however, realllly reallllllly let it down. She needs to work on breath control because at times, she established a pattern of 3 words (delivered with a downward inflection implying a full stop) 4 words (full stop) thus leaving sentences hanging. I realise that a person who mispronounces words is a victim of a language-poor environment. They only know of words by reading, not by hearing. I don't wish to demean such readers, but this particular narrator must have been living under a rock not to know how to pronounce such common words as papal (pronounced by Anne Somerset as (p)apple) or papist (pronounced by Ms Somerset as pap ist ) or Ovid as (oh)vid. There were too many of these to list here... https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Abigail-Adams-Audiobook/B0036NEJ6O Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Abigail Adams Author: Woody Holton Narrator: Cassandra Campbell Format: Unabridged Length: 19 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 11-19-09 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 182 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Abigail Adams offers a fresh perspective on the famous events of Adams's life, and along the way, Woody Holton, a renowned historian of the American Revolution, takes on numerous myths about the men and women of the founding era. But the book also demonstrates that domestic dramas---from unplanned pregnancies to untimely deaths---could be just as heartbreaking, significant, and inspiring as the actions of statesmen and soldiers. A special focus of the book is Adams's complex relationships: with her mother, sisters, and children; with her husband's famous contemporaries; and with Phoebe, one of her father's slaves. At the same time that John exhibited his own diplomatic skills on a better-known canvas, Abigail struggled to prevent the charitable gifts she gave her sisters from coming between them. In a departure from the persistently upbeat tone of most Adams biographies, Holton's work shows how frequently her life was marred by tragedy, making this the deepest, most humanistic portrayal ever published. Using the matchless trove of Adams family manuscripts, the author steps back to allow Abigail to respond to her many losses in her own words. Holton reveals that Abigail Adams sharply disagreed with her husband's financial decisions and assumed control of the family's money herself---earning them a tidy fortune through her shrewd speculations (this during a time when married women were not permitted to own property). And he shows that her commitment to women's equality and education was intense and explicitly expressed and practical, from the more than two thousand letters she wrote over her lifetime to her final will (written in defiance of legislation prohibiting married women from bequeathing property). Alternately witty, poignant, and uplifting, Holton's narrative sheds new light on one of America's best-loved but least-understood icons. Critic Reviews: "Insightful, sensitive, and original.... Here is a bounty of fine-grained social history as well as a feast of language, from the eye and the voice of a historian-poet." (Nell Irvin Painter, author of The History of White People) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Woody Holton) Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:56:33 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Abigail-Adams-Audiobook/B0036NEJ6O thebookvoice.com 19:35:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Abigail Adams Author: Woody Holton Narrator: Cassandra Campbell Format: Unabridged Length: 19 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 11-19-09 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 182 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Abigail Adams offers a fresh perspective on the famous events of Adams's life, and along the way, Woody Holton, a renowned historian of the American Revolution, takes on numerous myths about the men and women of the founding era. But the book also demonstrates that domestic dramas---from unplanned pregnancies to untimely deaths---could be just as heartbreaking, significant, and inspiring as the actions of statesmen and soldiers. A special focus of the book is Adams's complex relationships: with her mother, sisters, and children; with her husband's famous contemporaries; and with Phoebe, one of her father's slaves. At the same time that John exhibited his own diplomatic skills on a better-known canvas, Abigail struggled to prevent the charitable gifts she gave her sisters from coming between them. In a departure from the persistently upbeat tone of most Adams biographies, Holton's work shows how frequently her life was marred by tragedy, making this the deepest, most humanistic portrayal ever published. Using the matchless trove of Adams family manuscripts, the author steps back to allow Abigail to respond to her many losses in her own words. Holton reveals that Abigail Adams sharply disagreed with her husband's financial decisions and assumed control of the family's money herself---earning them a tidy fortune through her shrewd speculations (this during a time when married women were not permitted to own property). And he shows that her commitment to women's equality and education was intense and explicitly expressed and practical, from the more than two thousand letters she wrote over her lifetime to her final will (written in defiance of legislation prohibiting married women from bequeathing property). Alternately witty, poignant, and uplifting, Holton's narrative sheds new light on one of America's best-loved but least-understood icons. Critic Reviews: "Insightful, sensitive, and original.... Here is a bounty of fine-grained social history as well as a feast of language, from the eye and the voice of a historian-poet." (Nell Irvin Painter, author of The History of White People) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Abigail Adams Author: Woody Holton Narrator: Cassandra Campbell Format: Unabridged Length: 19 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 11-19-09 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 182 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Abigail Adams offers a fresh perspective on the famous events of Adams's life, and along the way, Woody Holton, a renowned historian of the American Revolution, takes on numerous myths about the men and women of the founding era. But the book also demonstrates that domestic dramas---from unplanned pregnancies to untimely deaths---could be just as heartbreaking, significant, and inspiring as the actions of statesmen and soldiers. A special focus of the book is Adams's complex relationships: with her mother, sisters, and children; with her husband's famous contemporaries; and with Phoebe, one of her father's slaves. At the same time that John exhibited his own diplomatic skills on a better-known canvas, Abigail struggled to prevent the charitable gifts she gave her sisters from coming between them. In a departure from the persistently upbeat tone of most Adams biographies, Holton's work shows how frequently her life was marred by tragedy, making this the deepest, most humanistic portrayal ever published. Using the matchless trove of Adams family manuscripts, the author steps back to allow Abigail to respond to her many losses in her own words. Holton reveals that Abigail Adams sharply disagreed with her husband's financial decisions and assumed control of the family's money herself---earning them a tidy fortune through her shrewd speculations (this during a time when married women were not permitted to own property). And he shows that her commitment to women's equality and education was intense and explicitly expressed and practical, from the more than two thousand letters she wrote over her lifetime to her final will (written in defiance of legislation prohibiting married women from bequeathing property). Alternately witty, poignant, and uplifting, Holton's narrative sheds new light on one of America's best-loved but least-understood icons. Critic Reviews: "Insightful, sensitive, and original.... Here is a bounty of fine-grained social history as well as a feast of language, from the eye and the voice of a historian-poet." (Nell Irvin Painter, author of The History of White People) Members Reviews: A Remarkable Woman Fantastic book...especially if you've listened to John Adams like I did. I must comment once again on the remarkable and mellifluous voice of Cassandra Campbell. As soon as I noticed she was the reader I was sold. I highly recommend that you look for her when choosing a download. Anyway, Abigail Adams. What an amazing woman she was. This book presents the other side of the the John Adams story. How she coped and ran the family during his extended absenses as a career public servant. It was interesting to learn how archaic society's view of women was during that time and how she struggled for her own identity within those constraints. From the book, John Adams, and hearing about the love letters they wrote, I had the impression that life between the two was all lovey dovey but it really wasn't according to this. Additionally, the book details the sensitive perspective of the family trials and tribulations as they relate to family relationships. Again, from the John Adams book, I knew of the key personal tragedies but they were told from John's male perspective. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-Bridge-Audiobook/B003E2KKY2 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Bridge Subtitle: The Life and Rise of Barack Obama Author: David Remnick Narrator: Mark Deakins Format: Unabridged Length: 24 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 04-06-10 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 107 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: No story has been more central to America's history in this century than the rise of Barack Obama, and, until now, no journalist or historian has written a book that fully investigates the circumstances and experiences of Obama's life or explores the ambition behind his rise. Those familiar with Obamas own best-selling memoir or his campaign speeches know the touchstones and details that he chooses to emphasize, but now, from a writer whose gift for illuminating the historical significance of unfolding events is without peer, we have a portrait, at once masterly and fresh, nuanced and unexpected, of a young man in search of himself and of a rising politician determined to become the first African-American president. The Bridge offers the most complete account yet of Obamas tragic father, a brilliant economist who abandoned his family and ended his life as a beaten man; of his mother, Stanley Ann Dunham, who had a child as a teenager and then built her career as an anthropologist living and studying in Indonesia; and of the succession of elite institutions that first exposed Obama to the social tensions and intellectual currents that would force him to imagine and fashion an identity for himself. Through extensive on-the-record interviews with friends and teachers, mentors and disparagers, family members and Obama himself, David Remnick allows us to see how a rootless, unaccomplished, and confused young man created himself first as a community organizer in Chicago, an experience that would not only shape his urge to work in politics but give him a home and a community, and that would propel him to Harvard Law School, where his sense of a greater mission emerged. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (David Remnick) Tue, 06 Apr 2010 00:06:12 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-Bridge-Audiobook/B003E2KKY2 thebookvoice.com 24:57:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Bridge Subtitle: The Life and Rise of Barack Obama Author: David Remnick Narrator: Mark Deakins Format: Unabridged Length: 24 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 04-06-10 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 107 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: No story has been more central to America's history in this century than the rise of Barack Obama, and, until now, no journalist or historian has written a book that fully investigates the circumstances and experiences of Obama's life or explores the ambition behind his rise. Those familiar with Obamas own best-selling memoir or his campaign speeches know the touchstones and details that he chooses to emphasize, but now, from a writer whose gift for illuminating the historical significance of unfolding events is without peer, we have a portrait, at once masterly and fresh, nuanced and unexpected, of a young man in search of himself and of a rising politician determined to become the first African-American president. The Bridge offers the most complete account yet of Obamas tragic father, a brilliant economist who abandoned his family and ended his life as a beaten man; of his mother, Stanley Ann Dunham, who had a child as a teenager and then built her career as an anthropologist living and studying in Indonesia; and of the succession of elite institutions that first exposed Obama to the social tensions and intellectual currents that would force him to imagine and fashion an identity for himself. Through extensive on-the-record interviews with friends and teachers, mentors and disparagers, family members and Obama himself, David Remnick allows us to see how a rootless, unaccomplished, and confused young man created himself first as a community organizer in Chicago, an experience that would not only shape his urge to work in politics but give him a home and a community, and that would propel him to Harvard Law School, where his sense of a greater mission emerged. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Bridge Subtitle: The Life and Rise of Barack Obama Author: David Remnick Narrator: Mark Deakins Format: Unabridged Length: 24 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 04-06-10 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 107 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: No story has been more central to America's history in this century than the rise of Barack Obama, and, until now, no journalist or historian has written a book that fully investigates the circumstances and experiences of Obama's life or explores the ambition behind his rise. Those familiar with Obamas own best-selling memoir or his campaign speeches know the touchstones and details that he chooses to emphasize, but now, from a writer whose gift for illuminating the historical significance of unfolding events is without peer, we have a portrait, at once masterly and fresh, nuanced and unexpected, of a young man in search of himself and of a rising politician determined to become the first African-American president. The Bridge offers the most complete account yet of Obamas tragic father, a brilliant economist who abandoned his family and ended his life as a beaten man; of his mother, Stanley Ann Dunham, who had a child as a teenager and then built her career as an anthropologist living and studying in Indonesia; and of the succession of elite institutions that first exposed Obama to the social tensions and intellectual currents that would force him to imagine and fashion an identity for himself. Through extensive on-the-record interviews with friends and teachers, mentors and disparagers, family members and Obama himself, David Remnick allows us to see how a rootless, unaccomplished, and confused young man created himself first as a community organizer in Chicago, an experience that would not only shape his urge to work in politics but give him a home and a community, and that would propel him to Harvard Law School, where his sense of a greater mission emerged. Members Reviews: Good biography even if you know the story I've read quite a number of books about Obama, from the ones that were available during the 2008 campaign like David Mendell's "Obama: from Promise to Power" to the ones covering his first year in office like Richard Wolffe's "Revival", Bob Woodward's "Obama's Wars" and Jonathon Alter's "The Promise", not to mention Obama's two books. I list these books to brag but rather to show how David Remnick's book "The Bridge" is different. Even though Remnick's book goes through all the events of Obama's life like any biography would, it offers an analytical look into those events. It reviews Obama's first book and tries to look into the author's intentions sometimes. It's a little skeptic on some aspects of the author memories of certain events. Maybe my focus on this analytical look is because I've read an Obama biography before, but I think it's also because it's the intention of Remnick who chooses to cover the 2008 campaign in its relation to Race rather than cover the day to day events or uncover new secrets like "Game Change" does for example. However, the book does shed some light on events that weren't covered in other biographies of Obama like this time in Hawaii, the story of his mother, the process of selecting him as president of the Harvard Law Review, and other. One thing I like about "The Bridge" is the dive into the history of other characters that affects Obama's life even in indirect ways. The election of Harold Washington as Mayor of Chicago is a good example. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-Basketball-Diaries-Audiobook/B002UZKVCA Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Basketball Diaries Author: Jim Carroll Narrator: Jim Carroll Format: Abridged Length: 2 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 12-15-99 Publisher: Phoenix Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 78 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: In his teens, Jim Carroll roamed the streets of New York, shooting baskets with some of New York's best "playground" stars, and shooting heroin with some of the city's most memorable street characters. The Basketball Diaries is his chronicle of those years. Written while in his teens, it is a literary tour-de-force and a stunning portrait of contemporary urban street life. The characters and incidents are moving and funny and sad, but always very real. ©1963 -1978 by Jim Carroll (P)1994 by Audio Literature Critic Reviews: "At thirteen, Jim Carroll writes better prose than 89 percent of the novelists working today." (Jack Kerouac) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jim Carroll) Wed, 15 Dec 1999 07:11:50 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-Basketball-Diaries-Audiobook/B002UZKVCA thebookvoice.com 02:55:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Basketball Diaries Author: Jim Carroll Narrator: Jim Carroll Format: Abridged Length: 2 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 12-15-99 Publisher: Phoenix Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 78 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: In his teens, Jim Carroll roamed the streets of New York, shooting baskets with some of New York's best "playground" stars, and shooting heroin with some of the city's most memorable street characters. The Basketball Diaries is his chronicle of those years. Written while in his teens, it is a literary tour-de-force and a stunning portrait of contemporary urban street life. The characters and incidents are moving and funny and sad, but always very real. ©1963 -1978 by Jim Carroll (P)1994 by Audio Literature Critic Reviews: "At thirteen, Jim Carroll writes better prose than 89 percent of the novelists working today." (Jack Kerouac) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Basketball Diaries Author: Jim Carroll Narrator: Jim Carroll Format: Abridged Length: 2 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 12-15-99 Publisher: Phoenix Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 78 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: In his teens, Jim Carroll roamed the streets of New York, shooting baskets with some of New York's best "playground" stars, and shooting heroin with some of the city's most memorable street characters. The Basketball Diaries is his chronicle of those years. Written while in his teens, it is a literary tour-de-force and a stunning portrait of contemporary urban street life. The characters and incidents are moving and funny and sad, but always very real. ©1963 -1978 by Jim Carroll (P)1994 by Audio Literature Critic Reviews: "At thirteen, Jim Carroll writes better prose than 89 percent of the novelists working today." (Jack Kerouac) Members Reviews: Relevancy and How! A new way to read Basketball Diaries. Life lived with the author narrative emotional story. I only wish there was more. Jim Carroll has a unique voice filled with unexpected musicality and dissonance, perfectly suited to his writing. I have read the Basketball Diaries before, as well as his poetry and other writings. Hearing it in his own voice is always an unexpected treat. I only wish more of his work and readings could be found on Audible, or even this book in an unabridged form. Not My Type Of Story Just not the type of story I usually enjoy. Interesting though and the way it was read seemed to match up nicely. Jim Carroll is a punk poet legend. I am very happy to hear his unique voice.i was lucky to see him in person and miss his writing A better movie.... The audiobook has some good parts and there were two in particular that I most certainly enjoyed and wouldn't even have known about had I not decided to listen to the book. BUT with that said, the ending is bad compared to that of the movei - and overall, I found the narrator's voice to be a tad annoying. (Guess DiCaprio plays him better than he does?) https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-Patriarch-Audiobook/B009Z4AX22 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Patriarch Subtitle: The Remarkable Life and Turbulent Times of Joseph P. Kennedy Author: David Nasaw Narrator: Malcolm Hillgartner Format: Unabridged Length: 31 hrs Language: English Release date: 11-13-12 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 439 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Celebrated historian David Nasaw brings to life the story of Joseph Patrick Kennedy, in this, the first and only biography based on unrestricted and exclusive access to the Joseph P. Kennedy papers. Joseph Patrick Kennedy - whose life spanned the First World War, the Roaring Twenties, the Great Depression, the Second World War, and the Cold War - was the patriarch of Americas greatest political dynasty. The father of President John F. Kennedy and Senators Robert and Edward Kennedy, 'Joe' Kennedy was an indomitable and elusive figure whose dreams of advancement for his nine children were matched only by his extraordinary personal ambition and shrewd financial skills. Trained as a banker, Kennedy was also a Hollywood mogul, a stock-exchange savant, a shipyard manager, the founding chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission, and ambassador to London during the Battle of Britain. Though his incredible life encompasses the very heart of the American century, Joseph Kennedy has remained shrouded in rumor and prejudice for decades. Drawing on never-before-published material from archives on three continents, David Nasaw - the renowned biographer of Andrew Carnegie and William Randolph Hearst - unearths a man far more complicated than the popular portrait. Was Kennedy an appeaser and isolationist, an anti-Semite and Nazi sympathizer, a stock swindler, a bootlegger, and a colleague of mobsters? Did he push his second son into politics and then buy his elections for him? Why did he have his daughter Rosemary lobotomized? Why did he oppose the Truman Doctrine, the Marshall Plan, the Korean War, and American assistance to the French in Vietnam? What was his relationship to J. Edgar Hoover and his FBI? How did he influence his sons politics and policies in the White House? In this groundbreaking biography, Nasaw ignores the tired old answers surrounding Kennedy, starting from scratch to discover the truth behind this misunderstood man. Though far from a saint, Joseph Kennedy in many ways exemplifies the best in American political, economic, and social life. His rags-to-riches story is one of exclusion and quiet discrimination overcome by entrepreneurship, ingenuity, and unshakable endurance. Kennedys story deserves to be told in full, with no holds barred, and Nasaws magnificent The Patriarch is the first book to do so. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (David Nasaw) Tue, 13 Nov 2012 11:20:08 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-Patriarch-Audiobook/B009Z4AX22 thebookvoice.com 00:31:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Patriarch Subtitle: The Remarkable Life and Turbulent Times of Joseph P. Kennedy Author: David Nasaw Narrator: Malcolm Hillgartner Format: Unabridged Length: 31 hrs Language: English Release date: 11-13-12 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 439 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Celebrated historian David Nasaw brings to life the story of Joseph Patrick Kennedy, in this, the first and only biography based on unrestricted and exclusive access to the Joseph P. Kennedy papers. Joseph Patrick Kennedy - whose life spanned the First World War, the Roaring Twenties, the Great Depression, the Second World War, and the Cold War - was the patriarch of Americas greatest political dynasty. The father of President John F. Kennedy and Senators Robert and Edward Kennedy, 'Joe' Kennedy was an indomitable and elusive figure whose dreams of advancement for his nine children were matched only by his extraordinary personal ambition and shrewd financial skills. Trained as a banker, Kennedy was also a Hollywood mogul, a stock-exchange savant, a shipyard manager, the founding chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission, and ambassador to London during the Battle of Britain. Though his incredible life encompasses the very heart of the American century, Joseph Kennedy has remained shrouded in rumor and prejudice for decades. Drawing on never-before-published material from archives on three continents, David Nasaw - the renowned biographer of Andrew Carnegie and William Randolph Hearst - unearths a man far more complicated than the popular portrait. Was Kennedy an appeaser and isolationist, an anti-Semite and Nazi sympathizer, a stock swindler, a bootlegger, and a colleague of mobsters? Did he push his second son into politics and then buy his elections for him? Why did he have his daughter Rosemary lobotomized? Why did he oppose the Truman Doctrine, the Marshall Plan, the Korean War, and American assistance to the French in Vietnam? What was his relationship to J. Edgar Hoover and his FBI? How did he influence his sons politics and policies in the White House? In this groundbreaking biography, Nasaw ignores the tired old answers surrounding Kennedy, starting from scratch to discover the truth behind this misunderstood man. Though far from a saint, Joseph Kennedy in many ways exemplifies the best in American political, economic, and social life. His rags-to-riches story is one of exclusion and quiet discrimination overcome by entrepreneurship, ingenuity, and unshakable endurance. Kennedys story deserves to be told in full, with no holds barred, and Nasaws magnificent The Patriarch is the first book to do so. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Patriarch Subtitle: The Remarkable Life and Turbulent Times of Joseph P. Kennedy Author: David Nasaw Narrator: Malcolm Hillgartner Format: Unabridged Length: 31 hrs Language: English Release date: 11-13-12 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 439 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Celebrated historian David Nasaw brings to life the story of Joseph Patrick Kennedy, in this, the first and only biography based on unrestricted and exclusive access to the Joseph P. Kennedy papers. Joseph Patrick Kennedy - whose life spanned the First World War, the Roaring Twenties, the Great Depression, the Second World War, and the Cold War - was the patriarch of Americas greatest political dynasty. The father of President John F. Kennedy and Senators Robert and Edward Kennedy, 'Joe' Kennedy was an indomitable and elusive figure whose dreams of advancement for his nine children were matched only by his extraordinary personal ambition and shrewd financial skills. Trained as a banker, Kennedy was also a Hollywood mogul, a stock-exchange savant, a shipyard manager, the founding chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission, and ambassador to London during the Battle of Britain. Though his incredible life encompasses the very heart of the American century, Joseph Kennedy has remained shrouded in rumor and prejudice for decades. Drawing on never-before-published material from archives on three continents, David Nasaw - the renowned biographer of Andrew Carnegie and William Randolph Hearst - unearths a man far more complicated than the popular portrait. Was Kennedy an appeaser and isolationist, an anti-Semite and Nazi sympathizer, a stock swindler, a bootlegger, and a colleague of mobsters? Did he push his second son into politics and then buy his elections for him? Why did he have his daughter Rosemary lobotomized? Why did he oppose the Truman Doctrine, the Marshall Plan, the Korean War, and American assistance to the French in Vietnam? What was his relationship to J. Edgar Hoover and his FBI? How did he influence his sons politics and policies in the White House? In this groundbreaking biography, Nasaw ignores the tired old answers surrounding Kennedy, starting from scratch to discover the truth behind this misunderstood man. Though far from a saint, Joseph Kennedy in many ways exemplifies the best in American political, economic, and social life. His rags-to-riches story is one of exclusion and quiet discrimination overcome by entrepreneurship, ingenuity, and unshakable endurance. Kennedys story deserves to be told in full, with no holds barred, and Nasaws magnificent The Patriarch is the first book to do so. Members Reviews: Wonderfully entertaining and engaging Would you consider the audio edition of The Patriarch to be better than the print version? Yes, the narration was a plus to the story. What other book might you compare The Patriarch to and why? It's hard to say as it was somewhat contemporary, thus one feels like you were around at the time. On the other hand we got wonderful insights on a man who functioned in this world we think we know. You can't compare it to a biography of say Churchill; more like Howard Hughes. (Who was that, Irving?0 Have you listened to any of Malcolm Hillgartners other performances before? How does this one compare? Don't recall, but this was great. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? What moved me? It's not that sort of narrative. You feel like you are getting an inside look at a very complicated man and his relationships with his family, friends and his own conscious. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Being-Nixon-Audiobook/B00YZ564TW Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Being Nixon Subtitle: The Fears and Hopes of an American President Author: Evan Thomas Narrator: Bob Walter Format: Unabridged Length: 20 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 06-16-15 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 345 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: What was it really like to be Richard Nixon? Evan Thomas tackles this fascinating question by peeling back the layers of a man driven by a poignant mix of optimism and fear. The result is both insightful history and an astonishingly compelling psychological portrait of an anxious introvert who struggled to be a transformative statesman. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Evan Thomas) Tue, 16 Jun 2015 17:26:38 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Being-Nixon-Audiobook/B00YZ564TW thebookvoice.com 20:28:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Being Nixon Subtitle: The Fears and Hopes of an American President Author: Evan Thomas Narrator: Bob Walter Format: Unabridged Length: 20 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 06-16-15 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 345 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: What was it really like to be Richard Nixon? Evan Thomas tackles this fascinating question by peeling back the layers of a man driven by a poignant mix of optimism and fear. The result is both insightful history and an astonishingly compelling psychological portrait of an anxious introvert who struggled to be a transformative statesman. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Being Nixon Subtitle: The Fears and Hopes of an American President Author: Evan Thomas Narrator: Bob Walter Format: Unabridged Length: 20 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 06-16-15 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 345 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: What was it really like to be Richard Nixon? Evan Thomas tackles this fascinating question by peeling back the layers of a man driven by a poignant mix of optimism and fear. The result is both insightful history and an astonishingly compelling psychological portrait of an anxious introvert who struggled to be a transformative statesman. Members Reviews: Sympathetic bio Any additional comments? This is a very readable and surprisingly sympathetic bio of Nixon. More than most bios of RMN, Thomas devotes as much space to trying to unravel and understand Nixons complex and flawed character as he does to the historical record. Thankfully, he has the good sense to rely on the insights and comments (often humorous) of Nixons contemporaries in painting a picture of the Nixon personality rather than allowing himself to veer into psychobabble. After reading Being Nixon, I still cant say I fully understand the man and his contradictions but this is probably as close as any bio will come. If I had a criticism it would be that like most presidential bios, scant time and space is devoted to the post-presidential life of Nixon though I was certainly eager for more details than what was given around, for instance, his reaction to being pardoned, how he dealt with his downfall and attempts to rehabilitate himself, and the Frost/Nixon interviews. Despite this, I quite enjoyed Being Nixon and recommend it. Gave me a deeper perspective on Nixon & Watergate I was in high school during Watergate and watched most of the Senate hearings. This book helped me to see Nixon as a person and to revisit that era through the eyes of an adult. At the time, I saw all of people in the Nixon administration as one monolithic block, but now I see that they were competing individuals with various motives, rivalries, and animosities. And I learned that Nixon foes such as Katharine Graham and Ben Bradlee had personal animosities toward Nixon, whereas before I had seen them purely as altruistic heroes. I was able to empathize with the early Nixon, in that I am also clumsy and sometimes feel uncertain in social situations. So having come to empathize with him, I was disappointed to learn how vindictive he became and how much he lost his moral compass as president. Yet I had always thought of him as villain, so I shouldn't have been surprised. The book also helped me to appreciative Nixon's accomplishments as president, especially in foreign policy. Bob Walter did an excellent job of capturing Nixon's cadence. There were some funny parts that had me laughing out loud. See How Open Minded You Are I didn't like Nixon then and I still don't think there is much to like, but I learned a great deal from this book and I am the better for listening to it. A biography of Richard Nixon is a difficult hand to play but Evan Thomas has played it well. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/European-History-and-European-Lives-1715-to-1914-Audiobook/B00D917PKK Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: European History and European Lives: 1715 to 1914 Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor Jonathan Steinberg Format: Original Recording Length: 18 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 121 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Meet 35 of the most influential people who lived during the 200 most difficult years in the history of the West. Between the years 1715 and 1914, the lives of these artists, writers, scientists, and leaders shaped our times and reflected their own. You'll meet such figures as Charles Darwin, Sir Robert Walpole, David Lloyd George, Mary Wollstonecraft, Captain Alfred Dreyfus, Napoleon Bonaparte, and others whose lives represent the crucial forces that shaped European history during two decisive centuries. You'll also examine the transformation of Europe from a world of lord and serf, horse and carriage, superstition and disease into today's modern state of boss and worker, steam and steel, science and medicine. As you grow to understand the living context of European history, you appreciate the great transforming themes embodied by the people who populate this fascinating march. The two most important themes are the movement toward democracy-culminating in the French Revolution-that dominated the first of the two centuries covered, and the Industrial Revolution with the explosion of science and technology that dominated the second. In choosing the characters whose lives most reflect these themes, Professor Steinberg has not confined himself to those who are most often studied-monarchs, politicians, military leaders-but has included scientists, artists, philosophers, and industrialists, and even an entire population threatened with starvation-the Irish.With a fascinating approach to European history, the biographical approach of these 36 lectures provides a fun way to look at the great changes of the period and to educate ourselves about the world. 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 05:28:54 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/European-History-and-European-Lives-1715-to-1914-Audiobook/B00D917PKK thebookvoice.com 18:21:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: European History and European Lives: 1715 to 1914 Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor Jonathan Steinberg Format: Original Recording Length: 18 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 121 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Meet 35 of the most influential people who lived during the 200 most difficult years in the history of the West. Between the years 1715 and 1914, the lives of these artists, writers, scientists, and leaders shaped our times and reflected their own. You'll meet such figures as Charles Darwin, Sir Robert Walpole, David Lloyd George, Mary Wollstonecraft, Captain Alfred Dreyfus, Napoleon Bonaparte, and others whose lives represent the crucial forces that shaped European history during two decisive centuries. You'll also examine the transformation of Europe from a world of lord and serf, horse and carriage, superstition and disease into today's modern state of boss and worker, steam and steel, science and medicine. As you grow to understand the living context of European history, you appreciate the great transforming themes embodied by the people who populate this fascinating march. The two most important themes are the movement toward democracy-culminating in the French Revolution-that dominated the first of the two centuries covered, and the Industrial Revolution with the explosion of science and technology that dominated the second. In choosing the characters whose lives most reflect these themes, Professor Steinberg has not confined himself to those who are most often studied-monarchs, politicians, military leaders-but has included scientists, artists, philosophers, and industrialists, and even an entire population threatened with starvation-the Irish.With a fascinating approach to European history, the biographical approach of these 36 lectures provides a fun way to look at the great changes of the period and to educate ourselves about the world. 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/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: European History and European Lives: 1715 to 1914 Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor Jonathan Steinberg Format: Original Recording Length: 18 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 121 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Meet 35 of the most influential people who lived during the 200 most difficult years in the history of the West. Between the years 1715 and 1914, the lives of these artists, writers, scientists, and leaders shaped our times and reflected their own. You'll meet such figures as Charles Darwin, Sir Robert Walpole, David Lloyd George, Mary Wollstonecraft, Captain Alfred Dreyfus, Napoleon Bonaparte, and others whose lives represent the crucial forces that shaped European history during two decisive centuries. You'll also examine the transformation of Europe from a world of lord and serf, horse and carriage, superstition and disease into today's modern state of boss and worker, steam and steel, science and medicine. As you grow to understand the living context of European history, you appreciate the great transforming themes embodied by the people who populate this fascinating march. The two most important themes are the movement toward democracy-culminating in the French Revolution-that dominated the first of the two centuries covered, and the Industrial Revolution with the explosion of science and technology that dominated the second. In choosing the characters whose lives most reflect these themes, Professor Steinberg has not confined himself to those who are most often studied-monarchs, politicians, military leaders-but has included scientists, artists, philosophers, and industrialists, and even an entire population threatened with starvation-the Irish.With a fascinating approach to European history, the biographical approach of these 36 lectures provides a fun way to look at the great changes of the period and to educate ourselves about the world. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. Members Reviews: Loved this!! Compelling, Intellectual and Fun I have listened to several great courses on history and have enjoyed them all, but this one really stands out. Professor Steinberg is a gifted intellectual and story teller. I would take any course he offered - no matter the topic. THis series offers a big picture view and challenges you to consider the information within historical constructs. At the same time, it feels like you're listening to someone who personally lived during the time of each of the individuals he discusses. I am grateful to Professor Steinberg and Great courses for preparing the material in this way and sharing it. I will listen to the whole series at least one more time. I especially liked the lectures on Frederick the Great, the potato famine and Wagner but they are all fantastic. I cannot recommend this highly enough. What a treat. A great place to start This is an older Great Course but it is also one that best that I have listened to. Professor Steinberg does a fantastic job using biography as an entry point into the larger history of Europe, Then time and again he uses that larger history to show the unique character of the person he is talking about. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/American-Legends-The-Life-of-Woodrow-Wilson-Audiobook/B071ZZV7R5 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: American Legends: The Life of Woodrow Wilson Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Bill Hare Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 06-07-17 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Includes Wilson's Fourteen Points, inaugural addresses, and his war message to Congress for World War I. As one of the most influential men of the 20th century, there is no shortage of adjectives to use when describing Woodrow Wilson's two terms as president of the United States. Wilson was a pioneer of the Progressive movement both before and during his presidency, becoming a populist champion a generation before Franklin Roosevelt's New Deal. He ran for reelection by touting his neutrality during World War I, only to lead his nation into the war and become the architect of a world body that would lead to greater inter-connection among nations. Today Wilson is best remembered for his Fourteen Points, one of the most forceful arguments for an idealistic foreign policy in American history, and his fight for the League of Nations, which set the model for today's United Nations. Wilson's presidency was monumentally consequential, but it is not without its critics, nor is the man himself. Even as Wilson has come to be viewed as one of America's greatest presidents, perception of Wilson and his administration as racist have also taken hold. Despite being one of the early 20th century's most forceful proponents of a globalized foreign policy, Wilson's personal views and comments were ardently anti-immigration, and Wilson's administration entrenched and expanded segregation in the federal government. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Charles River Editors) Wed, 07 Jun 2017 01:14:53 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/American-Legends-The-Life-of-Woodrow-Wilson-Audiobook/B071ZZV7R5 thebookvoice.com 02:15:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: American Legends: The Life of Woodrow Wilson Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Bill Hare Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 06-07-17 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Includes Wilson's Fourteen Points, inaugural addresses, and his war message to Congress for World War I. As one of the most influential men of the 20th century, there is no shortage of adjectives to use when describing Woodrow Wilson's two terms as president of the United States. Wilson was a pioneer of the Progressive movement both before and during his presidency, becoming a populist champion a generation before Franklin Roosevelt's New Deal. He ran for reelection by touting his neutrality during World War I, only to lead his nation into the war and become the architect of a world body that would lead to greater inter-connection among nations. Today Wilson is best remembered for his Fourteen Points, one of the most forceful arguments for an idealistic foreign policy in American history, and his fight for the League of Nations, which set the model for today's United Nations. Wilson's presidency was monumentally consequential, but it is not without its critics, nor is the man himself. Even as Wilson has come to be viewed as one of America's greatest presidents, perception of Wilson and his administration as racist have also taken hold. Despite being one of the early 20th century's most forceful proponents of a globalized foreign policy, Wilson's personal views and comments were ardently anti-immigration, and Wilson's administration entrenched and expanded segregation in the federal government. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: American Legends: The Life of Woodrow Wilson Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Bill Hare Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 06-07-17 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Includes Wilson's Fourteen Points, inaugural addresses, and his war message to Congress for World War I. As one of the most influential men of the 20th century, there is no shortage of adjectives to use when describing Woodrow Wilson's two terms as president of the United States. Wilson was a pioneer of the Progressive movement both before and during his presidency, becoming a populist champion a generation before Franklin Roosevelt's New Deal. He ran for reelection by touting his neutrality during World War I, only to lead his nation into the war and become the architect of a world body that would lead to greater inter-connection among nations. Today Wilson is best remembered for his Fourteen Points, one of the most forceful arguments for an idealistic foreign policy in American history, and his fight for the League of Nations, which set the model for today's United Nations. Wilson's presidency was monumentally consequential, but it is not without its critics, nor is the man himself. Even as Wilson has come to be viewed as one of America's greatest presidents, perception of Wilson and his administration as racist have also taken hold. Despite being one of the early 20th century's most forceful proponents of a globalized foreign policy, Wilson's personal views and comments were ardently anti-immigration, and Wilson's administration entrenched and expanded segregation in the federal government. Members Reviews: Interesting way to Learn about someone you know little about As a high school student, I liked history, but studying about American Government and the modern times, then, was a bit boring. After reading about Woodrow Wilson, I see that he had a generous spirit for humanity; a mind that entertained a concept of world-peace at a level before his time. It takes someone to plant a seed for something to grow. Wilson planted the seed for the concept of the United Nations.... but never lived to see it come to reality. Quick service, too. A very good short biography. American Legends: The Life of Woodrow Wilson This was a very good short biography and it was very informative ,l.p. up the good work. Five Stars Very good a lot of facts and very interesting reading. Really enjoyed it. Urr Umm Not a big fan of the guy the way it is. His biography was not gripping in any sense of the word. He's a racist...even by those times. It was a nice and short book so on jury duty, it work...a bit. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Narrative-of-the-Life-of-Frederick-Douglass-Audiobook/B002V5GPA6 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass Author: Frederick Douglass Narrator: Walter Covell Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 09-30-09 Publisher: Jimcin Recordings Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 248 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: He was born into slavery but secretly taughthimself to read and write - a crime punishable by death. Because of this, we now possess what may be the most eloquent indictment of slavery ever written. This book takes us into the fields, cabins, and manors of the pre-Civil War South and shows in vivid detail the heartlessness of slaveholders. Douglass finally managed to excape and became a famous orator, minister, and leader of his people. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Frederick Douglass) Wed, 30 Sep 2009 07:16:01 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Narrative-of-the-Life-of-Frederick-Douglass-Audiobook/B002V5GPA6 thebookvoice.com 03:56:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass Author: Frederick Douglass Narrator: Walter Covell Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 09-30-09 Publisher: Jimcin Recordings Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 248 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: He was born into slavery but secretly taughthimself to read and write - a crime punishable by death. Because of this, we now possess what may be the most eloquent indictment of slavery ever written. This book takes us into the fields, cabins, and manors of the pre-Civil War South and shows in vivid detail the heartlessness of slaveholders. Douglass finally managed to excape and became a famous orator, minister, and leader of his people. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass Author: Frederick Douglass Narrator: Walter Covell Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 09-30-09 Publisher: Jimcin Recordings Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 248 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: He was born into slavery but secretly taughthimself to read and write - a crime punishable by death. Because of this, we now possess what may be the most eloquent indictment of slavery ever written. This book takes us into the fields, cabins, and manors of the pre-Civil War South and shows in vivid detail the heartlessness of slaveholders. Douglass finally managed to excape and became a famous orator, minister, and leader of his people. Members Reviews: Great Book! This is the heart-breaking first-hand account by an American slave. Douglass was a wonderful orator and his writing sounds like a well-written speech. I look forward to reading his other autobiographies. A Must Buy! Where does Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? I bought this because it was assigned reading for my history class, however it has led me to the rest of the works of Frederick Douglass. Probably falls under the heading of the best book I've gotten from Audible yet. What did you like best about this story? It was an historical account of slavery. What about Walter Covells performance did you like? Very emotive and compelling. Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? There were parts that made me cry because I know that they really did happen. Good Narrative! Would you listen to Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass again? Why? I enjoyed listening to Walter Covell narrate Frederick Douglass' life story. I was interesting and fact laden. Heartbreaking But Brilliantly Written Any additional comments? Douglass is a brillant writer, and I'm glad he was able to persist long enough to be able to write his memoir. Several things make this one of the best autobiographies I'd read: He is truthful and when he don't know something, he says so directly. Although he obviously survived and overcome many adversities, he doesn't make it appear as a boast and it is this that makes his purpose, to call the audience to feel the need to take action no matter how slight. His honesty of his own actions is one of his greatest asset. I really enjoyed this, and although what he had witnessed and gone through is heartbreaking, I also admire his courage of writing about the truth about slavery. Exceptional The narrative was well written and read. The unbelievable and haunting, but the the narrator read with ease. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Alexander-Hamilton-The-Outsider-Audiobook/B01LDF7SPK Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Alexander Hamilton: The Outsider Author: Jean Fritz Narrator: Arthur Morey Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 10-04-16 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Acclaimed biographer Jean Fritz writes the remarkable story of Alexander Hamilton, one of America's most influential and fascinating founding fathers, and his untimely death in a duel with Aaron Burr. Born in the British West Indies, Hamilton arrived in New York as an outsider. He fought in the Revolution and became Washington's most valuable aide-de-camp. He was there with Washington, Madison, and the others writing the Constitution. He was the first secretary of the treasury as the country struggled to become unified and independent. Fritz's talent for bringing historical figures to life is at its best as she shares her fascination with this man of action who was honorable, ambitious, and fiercely loyal to his adopted country. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jean Fritz) Tue, 04 Oct 2016 16:43:35 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Alexander-Hamilton-The-Outsider-Audiobook/B01LDF7SPK thebookvoice.com 02:14:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Alexander Hamilton: The Outsider Author: Jean Fritz Narrator: Arthur Morey Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 10-04-16 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Acclaimed biographer Jean Fritz writes the remarkable story of Alexander Hamilton, one of America's most influential and fascinating founding fathers, and his untimely death in a duel with Aaron Burr. Born in the British West Indies, Hamilton arrived in New York as an outsider. He fought in the Revolution and became Washington's most valuable aide-de-camp. He was there with Washington, Madison, and the others writing the Constitution. He was the first secretary of the treasury as the country struggled to become unified and independent. Fritz's talent for bringing historical figures to life is at its best as she shares her fascination with this man of action who was honorable, ambitious, and fiercely loyal to his adopted country. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Alexander Hamilton: The Outsider Author: Jean Fritz Narrator: Arthur Morey Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 10-04-16 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Acclaimed biographer Jean Fritz writes the remarkable story of Alexander Hamilton, one of America's most influential and fascinating founding fathers, and his untimely death in a duel with Aaron Burr. Born in the British West Indies, Hamilton arrived in New York as an outsider. He fought in the Revolution and became Washington's most valuable aide-de-camp. He was there with Washington, Madison, and the others writing the Constitution. He was the first secretary of the treasury as the country struggled to become unified and independent. Fritz's talent for bringing historical figures to life is at its best as she shares her fascination with this man of action who was honorable, ambitious, and fiercely loyal to his adopted country. Members Reviews: Adequate This was a quick and easy read concerning Alexander Hamilton. The obvious comparison is with Chernow's biography, and considering it was 1/8th of the size, it did well to fit in the bare bones of the details of Hamilton's life. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/My-Life-Audiobook/B002V1POWK Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: My Life Author: Bill Clinton Narrator: Bill Clinton Format: Abridged Length: 6 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 06-17-04 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1949 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: Editorial Reviews: Why we think it's Essential: Bill Clinton built his political career by explaining, persuading, and building rapport. He did it with world leaders, politicians, and the American people. He does it here, building a bond with listeners as he shares his perspective on the past 50 years of history - his and the country's. We've chosen the abridged edition over the unabridged, because hearing Clinton's give voice to his own story is a unique experience. His well known grasp of details and his charm come across in every chapter. Beth Anderson 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) Thu, 17 Jun 2004 18:02:46 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/My-Life-Audiobook/B002V1POWK thebookvoice.com 06:12:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: My Life Author: Bill Clinton Narrator: Bill Clinton Format: Abridged Length: 6 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 06-17-04 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1949 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: Editorial Reviews: Why we think it's Essential: Bill Clinton built his political career by explaining, persuading, and building rapport. He did it with world leaders, politicians, and the American people. He does it here, building a bond with listeners as he shares his perspective on the past 50 years of history - his and the country's. We've chosen the abridged edition over the unabridged, because hearing Clinton's give voice to his own story is a unique experience. His well known grasp of details and his charm come across in every chapter. Beth Anderson 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/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: My Life Author: Bill Clinton Narrator: Bill Clinton Format: Abridged Length: 6 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 06-17-04 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1949 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: Editorial Reviews: Why we think it's Essential: Bill Clinton built his political career by explaining, persuading, and building rapport. He did it with world leaders, politicians, and the American people. He does it here, building a bond with listeners as he shares his perspective on the past 50 years of history - his and the country's. We've chosen the abridged edition over the unabridged, because hearing Clinton's give voice to his own story is a unique experience. His well known grasp of details and his charm come across in every chapter. Beth Anderson 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: Less than I expected Clinton is smart, and although I wasn't expecting a "scholarly" work I was expecting something more substantive from a Rhodes Scholar. Those who are easily impressed with vast quantities of facts will enjoy this book. But the sense I have from listening to the book (and Bill Clinton is an excellent reader, by the way) is that he simply "Googled" his life and has given us the descriptions that one finds for every link on Google. I know that Clinton jogged a lot, I know how often he jogged, I know how many miles he jogged, I know the exact jogging routes he took. What I didn't learn from this book is why he jogs, what jogging does for him, how jogging makes him feel, what he thinks about when jogging. Nor did I understand how he could jog every day during the first primary season and gain 30 pounds. It's this style I found disappointing. Full of facts, bereft of substance. "My Life" gave me the sense that Bill Clinton has come gained an intimate understanding of who he is and how others' lives have impacted him and how he has impacted others' lives. I wish he had shared that intimate aspect of his life. I enjoyed his narration His narration was good, and it was easy to listen to. It's good to learn about the scandles, and family affairs from their own perspective, and his battle with white house corruption and right wing scandles were disturbing but interesting to listen to. I wish I had gotten the unabridged because the abridged version is too short and I felt like I hadn't gotten the full picture of his life and work. I found Hillary's book to be more fulfilling in that respect (abridged). A great life I have to admit Bill Clinton's candid review of all his political decisions made during his presidency is very persuasive. I have been a typical guy who naively followed media's picture of him, but his review of political action by action, changed my view. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Stokely-A-Life-Audiobook/B00K25236M Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Stokely: A Life Author: Peniel E. Joseph Narrator: Mirron Willis Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 05-02-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 42 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Stokely Carmichael, the charismatic and controversial black activist, stepped onto the pages of history when he called for "Black Power" during a speech one humid Mississippi night in 1966. Carmichaels life changed that day, and so did Americas struggle for civil rights. "Black Power" became the slogan of an era, provoking a national reckoning on race and democracy. In Stokely, preeminent civil rights scholar Peniel E. Joseph presents a groundbreaking biography of Carmichael, arguing that the young firebrands evolution from nonviolent activist to Black Power revolutionary reflected the trajectory of a generation radicalized by the violence and unrest of the late 1960s. Fed up with the slow progress of the civil rights movement, Carmichael urged blacks to turn the rhetoric of freedom into a reality, inspiring countless African Americans to demand immediate political self-determination. A nuanced and authoritative portrait, Stokely captures the life of the man whose uncompromising vision reshaped the struggle for African American equality. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Peniel E. Joseph) Fri, 02 May 2014 15:20:60 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Stokely-A-Life-Audiobook/B00K25236M thebookvoice.com 15:23:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Stokely: A Life Author: Peniel E. Joseph Narrator: Mirron Willis Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 05-02-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 42 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Stokely Carmichael, the charismatic and controversial black activist, stepped onto the pages of history when he called for "Black Power" during a speech one humid Mississippi night in 1966. Carmichaels life changed that day, and so did Americas struggle for civil rights. "Black Power" became the slogan of an era, provoking a national reckoning on race and democracy. In Stokely, preeminent civil rights scholar Peniel E. Joseph presents a groundbreaking biography of Carmichael, arguing that the young firebrands evolution from nonviolent activist to Black Power revolutionary reflected the trajectory of a generation radicalized by the violence and unrest of the late 1960s. Fed up with the slow progress of the civil rights movement, Carmichael urged blacks to turn the rhetoric of freedom into a reality, inspiring countless African Americans to demand immediate political self-determination. A nuanced and authoritative portrait, Stokely captures the life of the man whose uncompromising vision reshaped the struggle for African American equality. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Stokely: A Life Author: Peniel E. Joseph Narrator: Mirron Willis Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 05-02-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 42 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Stokely Carmichael, the charismatic and controversial black activist, stepped onto the pages of history when he called for "Black Power" during a speech one humid Mississippi night in 1966. Carmichaels life changed that day, and so did Americas struggle for civil rights. "Black Power" became the slogan of an era, provoking a national reckoning on race and democracy. In Stokely, preeminent civil rights scholar Peniel E. Joseph presents a groundbreaking biography of Carmichael, arguing that the young firebrands evolution from nonviolent activist to Black Power revolutionary reflected the trajectory of a generation radicalized by the violence and unrest of the late 1960s. Fed up with the slow progress of the civil rights movement, Carmichael urged blacks to turn the rhetoric of freedom into a reality, inspiring countless African Americans to demand immediate political self-determination. A nuanced and authoritative portrait, Stokely captures the life of the man whose uncompromising vision reshaped the struggle for African American equality. Members Reviews: Outstanding bio Peniel Joseph has done an excellent job of telling the story of Stokely Carmichael's life. He summarizes the Carmichael was third iconic leader of the Movement along with Malcolm and King. From his politics being shaped in NY to Howard to SNCC.to the Panthers to Africa and beyond, it's all there. Joseph contextualizes his transitions so well. Worst reading I have heard The content was quite good. The reader mispronounced a lot of words and sounded almost like a robot. I was tempted to return the book just due to the performance, but decided against it because of the story. exceptionally detailed a A brilliant review of dedication and love for his people. A story to be remembered. Black Power so many lessons for the young organizer. the personal and political struggle is one to learn from loved this book this was truly an amazing read I really learned alot great read can't wait for the next title https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/East-West-Street-Audiobook/B01EGBS4EW Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: East West Street Author: Philippe Sands Narrator: Philippe Sands, David Rintoul Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 05-26-16 Publisher: Orion Publishing Group Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: WINNER OF THE BAILLIE GIFFORD PRIZE FOR NONFICTION. When human rights lawyer Philippe Sands received an invitation to deliver a lecture in the Western Ukrainian city of Lviv, he began to uncover a series of extraordinary historical coincidences. It set him on a quest that would take him halfway around the world in an exploration of the origins of international law and the pursuit of his own secret family history, beginning and ending with the last day of the Nuremberg Trials. In this part historical detective story, part family history, part legal thriller, Philippe Sands guides us between past and present as several interconnected stories unfold in parallel. The first is the hidden story of two Nuremberg prosecutors who discover, only at the end of the trials, that the man they are prosecuting may be responsible for the murders of their entire families in Nazi-occupied Poland, in and around Lviv. The two prosecutors, Hersch Lauterpacht and Rafael Lemkin, are remarkable men whose efforts led to the inclusion of the terms crimes against humanity and genocide in the judgment at Nuremberg. The defendant, Hans Frank, Hitler's personal lawyer and governor-general of Nazi-occupied Poland, turns out to be an equally compelling character. The lives of these three men lead Sands to a more personal story as he traces the events that overwhelmed his mother's family in Lviv and Vienna during the Second World War. At the heart of this book is an equally personal quest to understand the roots of international law and the concepts that have dominated Sands' work as a lawyer. Eventually he finds unexpected answers to his questions about his family in this powerful meditation on the way memory, crime and guilt leave scars across generations and the haunting gaps left by the secrets of others. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your My Library section along with the audio. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Philippe Sands) Thu, 26 May 2016 00:22:31 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/East-West-Street-Audiobook/B01EGBS4EW thebookvoice.com 14:24:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: East West Street Author: Philippe Sands Narrator: Philippe Sands, David Rintoul Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 05-26-16 Publisher: Orion Publishing Group Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: WINNER OF THE BAILLIE GIFFORD PRIZE FOR NONFICTION. When human rights lawyer Philippe Sands received an invitation to deliver a lecture in the Western Ukrainian city of Lviv, he began to uncover a series of extraordinary historical coincidences. It set him on a quest that would take him halfway around the world in an exploration of the origins of international law and the pursuit of his own secret family history, beginning and ending with the last day of the Nuremberg Trials. In this part historical detective story, part family history, part legal thriller, Philippe Sands guides us between past and present as several interconnected stories unfold in parallel. The first is the hidden story of two Nuremberg prosecutors who discover, only at the end of the trials, that the man they are prosecuting may be responsible for the murders of their entire families in Nazi-occupied Poland, in and around Lviv. The two prosecutors, Hersch Lauterpacht and Rafael Lemkin, are remarkable men whose efforts led to the inclusion of the terms crimes against humanity and genocide in the judgment at Nuremberg. The defendant, Hans Frank, Hitler's personal lawyer and governor-general of Nazi-occupied Poland, turns out to be an equally compelling character. The lives of these three men lead Sands to a more personal story as he traces the events that overwhelmed his mother's family in Lviv and Vienna during the Second World War. At the heart of this book is an equally personal quest to understand the roots of international law and the concepts that have dominated Sands' work as a lawyer. Eventually he finds unexpected answers to his questions about his family in this powerful meditation on the way memory, crime and guilt leave scars across generations and the haunting gaps left by the secrets of others. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your My Library section along with the audio. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: East West Street Author: Philippe Sands Narrator: Philippe Sands, David Rintoul Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 05-26-16 Publisher: Orion Publishing Group Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: WINNER OF THE BAILLIE GIFFORD PRIZE FOR NONFICTION. When human rights lawyer Philippe Sands received an invitation to deliver a lecture in the Western Ukrainian city of Lviv, he began to uncover a series of extraordinary historical coincidences. It set him on a quest that would take him halfway around the world in an exploration of the origins of international law and the pursuit of his own secret family history, beginning and ending with the last day of the Nuremberg Trials. In this part historical detective story, part family history, part legal thriller, Philippe Sands guides us between past and present as several interconnected stories unfold in parallel. The first is the hidden story of two Nuremberg prosecutors who discover, only at the end of the trials, that the man they are prosecuting may be responsible for the murders of their entire families in Nazi-occupied Poland, in and around Lviv. The two prosecutors, Hersch Lauterpacht and Rafael Lemkin, are remarkable men whose efforts led to the inclusion of the terms crimes against humanity and genocide in the judgment at Nuremberg. The defendant, Hans Frank, Hitler's personal lawyer and governor-general of Nazi-occupied Poland, turns out to be an equally compelling character. The lives of these three men lead Sands to a more personal story as he traces the events that overwhelmed his mother's family in Lviv and Vienna during the Second World War. At the heart of this book is an equally personal quest to understand the roots of international law and the concepts that have dominated Sands' work as a lawyer. Eventually he finds unexpected answers to his questions about his family in this powerful meditation on the way memory, crime and guilt leave scars across generations and the haunting gaps left by the secrets of others. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your My Library section along with the audio. Members Reviews: Tremendous Tremendous book. One of the most gripping Holocaust books I have read. Perfect blend of history, memoir and legal analysis. Spellbound ! One of the best books ever ! What made the experience of listening to East West Street the most enjoyable? Aspects of the Nuremberg Trials unknown to me. Extremely informative and well written. An amazing audio experience. But also its relevance in today's world.the origins and dangers of genocide, brilliantly portrayed by the author. Who was your favorite character and why? The author. Lemka Which character as performed by Philippe Sands and David Rintoul was your favourite? Lemka If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be? One of the most astounding trials in history Any additional comments? Everyone ought to read Outstanding How Philippe Sands put this book together is beyond belief, the amount of research - historical documentation and family history - knits together like an, enormous, sometimes horrific and melancholic word quilt. Beautifully read tremendously moving it is a work of great importance. Fascinating A thought provoking, inspiring and moving book. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Great-Pharaohs-of-Ancient-Egypt-Audiobook/B00DC3V5JM Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Great Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor Bob Brier Format: Original Recording Length: 6 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 264 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: What is it about ancient Egypt that still captures our imaginations? How did it grow from a few villages along the Nile into the greatest power the world had ever seen? Explore these questions and more in these 12 entertaining lectures that tell the stories of the great pharaohs and the daily realities of Egyptian life. By recounting the lives and accomplishments of the men and women who made Egypt such a captivating civilization, Professor Brier presents a history of ancient Egypt that spans more than 30 centuries and introduces you to the personalities who made Egypt the greatest nation of the ancient world. Among other things, you'll study: The "Narmer Palette," the first historical document, whose images of Narmer's traditions would endure for 3,000 years; Sneferu, who taught Egypt how to perfect the pyramid, a structure whose origins lay in the need to protect desert graves from exposure by the wind; the discovery of Tutankhamen's tomb, which is the most scrutinized episode in the history of Egyptology; and Cleopatra, the enigmatic Grecian ruler who learned Egypt's language and tried to resurrect both the nation's religion and greatness. Cleopatra's valiant efforts to save Egypt, with the aid of Julius Caesar and, afterward, with Marc Antony, were doomed. Egypt, no longer a nation, would become a Roman province. But the civilization's fascinating story would live on for thousands of years. 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 22:53:26 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Great-Pharaohs-of-Ancient-Egypt-Audiobook/B00DC3V5JM thebookvoice.com 06:09:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Great Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor Bob Brier Format: Original Recording Length: 6 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 264 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: What is it about ancient Egypt that still captures our imaginations? How did it grow from a few villages along the Nile into the greatest power the world had ever seen? Explore these questions and more in these 12 entertaining lectures that tell the stories of the great pharaohs and the daily realities of Egyptian life. By recounting the lives and accomplishments of the men and women who made Egypt such a captivating civilization, Professor Brier presents a history of ancient Egypt that spans more than 30 centuries and introduces you to the personalities who made Egypt the greatest nation of the ancient world. Among other things, you'll study: The "Narmer Palette," the first historical document, whose images of Narmer's traditions would endure for 3,000 years; Sneferu, who taught Egypt how to perfect the pyramid, a structure whose origins lay in the need to protect desert graves from exposure by the wind; the discovery of Tutankhamen's tomb, which is the most scrutinized episode in the history of Egyptology; and Cleopatra, the enigmatic Grecian ruler who learned Egypt's language and tried to resurrect both the nation's religion and greatness. Cleopatra's valiant efforts to save Egypt, with the aid of Julius Caesar and, afterward, with Marc Antony, were doomed. Egypt, no longer a nation, would become a Roman province. But the civilization's fascinating story would live on for thousands of years. 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/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Great Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor Bob Brier Format: Original Recording Length: 6 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 264 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: What is it about ancient Egypt that still captures our imaginations? How did it grow from a few villages along the Nile into the greatest power the world had ever seen? Explore these questions and more in these 12 entertaining lectures that tell the stories of the great pharaohs and the daily realities of Egyptian life. By recounting the lives and accomplishments of the men and women who made Egypt such a captivating civilization, Professor Brier presents a history of ancient Egypt that spans more than 30 centuries and introduces you to the personalities who made Egypt the greatest nation of the ancient world. Among other things, you'll study: The "Narmer Palette," the first historical document, whose images of Narmer's traditions would endure for 3,000 years; Sneferu, who taught Egypt how to perfect the pyramid, a structure whose origins lay in the need to protect desert graves from exposure by the wind; the discovery of Tutankhamen's tomb, which is the most scrutinized episode in the history of Egyptology; and Cleopatra, the enigmatic Grecian ruler who learned Egypt's language and tried to resurrect both the nation's religion and greatness. Cleopatra's valiant efforts to save Egypt, with the aid of Julius Caesar and, afterward, with Marc Antony, were doomed. Egypt, no longer a nation, would become a Roman province. But the civilization's fascinating story would live on for thousands of years. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. Members Reviews: It's just an excerpt of History of Ancient Egypt The entire material is an excerpt from professor's other audible book on History of Ancient Egypt. If you buy the latter, a longer listens indeed, you'll enjoy more and won't miss a single word out of this book. Bob Brier all day every day... If you could sum up Great Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt in three words, what would they be? Bob Brier's got an affable manner and he really knows his stuff, he's a great tale teller, lecturer this is basic introductory material, and should be pretty much de rigueur for anyone who's interested in the Pharaonic timeline. This is a great place to start. Great narration, one small complaint, the awful trumpeting fanfare they play at the beginning of every 35 minute lecture. Too loud and too raucous, overwrought. I'm laying in bed, not attending a Jousting match. Otherwise this series is fine. Wonderful Series I really enjoyed this short series on the Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt. Great lecturer. I am going to go right now and download his larger series on the History of Egypt. Taking a Stroll Down the Bank of the Nile This is a different kind of history, jumping from one Pharaoh to another and skipping decades or centuries in between each one. It is still highly educational if you listen to complement the other Great Courses lectures on Ancient Egypt. The Pharaoh All-Star Team Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? In this lecture series Professor Bob Brier gives us a history of Egypt by focusing on the life and rule of its rulers. The Pharaohs in this course are the best of the best; a true All-Star Team. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-Road-to-Camelot-Audiobook/B06ZXWJTBP Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Road to Camelot Subtitle: Inside JFK's Five-Year Campaign Author: Thomas Oliphant, Curtis Wilkie Narrator: L. J. Ganser Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 05-09-17 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 23 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: A behind-the-scenes, revelatory account of John F. Kennedy's wily campaign for the White House, beginning with his bold failed attempt to win the vice presidential nomination in 1956. A young and undistinguished junior plots his way to the presidency and changes the way we nominate and elect presidents. John F. Kennedy and his young warriors invented modern presidential politics. They turned over accepted wisdom that his Catholicism was a barrier to winning an election and plotted a successful course to that constituency. They hired Louis Harris - a polling entrepreneur - to become the first presidential pollster. They twisted arms, and they charmed. They lined up party bosses, young enthusiasts, and fellow Catholics and turned the traditional party inside out. The last-minute invitation to Lyndon B. Johnson to be vice president in 1956 surprised them only because they had failed to notice that he wanted it. They invented The Missile Gap in the Cold War and out-glamoured Richard Nixon in the TV debates. Now, acclaimed, award-winning journalists Tom Oliphant and Curtis Wilkie provide the most comprehensive account, based on personal reporting, interviews, and archives. The authors have examined more than 1,600 oral histories at the John F. Kennedy library; they've interviewed surviving sources, including JFK's sister Jean Smith; and they draw on their own interviews with insiders including Ted Sorensen and Arthur Schlesinger Jr. From the start of the campaign in 1955, when his father tried to persuade President Johnson to run with JFK as his running mate, The Road to Camelot reveals him as a tough, shrewd political strategist who kept his eye on the prize. This is one of the great campaign stories of all time, appropriate for today's political climate. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Thomas Oliphant) Tue, 09 May 2017 09:28:37 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-Road-to-Camelot-Audiobook/B06ZXWJTBP thebookvoice.com 14:42:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Road to Camelot Subtitle: Inside JFK's Five-Year Campaign Author: Thomas Oliphant, Curtis Wilkie Narrator: L. J. Ganser Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 05-09-17 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 23 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: A behind-the-scenes, revelatory account of John F. Kennedy's wily campaign for the White House, beginning with his bold failed attempt to win the vice presidential nomination in 1956. A young and undistinguished junior plots his way to the presidency and changes the way we nominate and elect presidents. John F. Kennedy and his young warriors invented modern presidential politics. They turned over accepted wisdom that his Catholicism was a barrier to winning an election and plotted a successful course to that constituency. They hired Louis Harris - a polling entrepreneur - to become the first presidential pollster. They twisted arms, and they charmed. They lined up party bosses, young enthusiasts, and fellow Catholics and turned the traditional party inside out. The last-minute invitation to Lyndon B. Johnson to be vice president in 1956 surprised them only because they had failed to notice that he wanted it. They invented The Missile Gap in the Cold War and out-glamoured Richard Nixon in the TV debates. Now, acclaimed, award-winning journalists Tom Oliphant and Curtis Wilkie provide the most comprehensive account, based on personal reporting, interviews, and archives. The authors have examined more than 1,600 oral histories at the John F. Kennedy library; they've interviewed surviving sources, including JFK's sister Jean Smith; and they draw on their own interviews with insiders including Ted Sorensen and Arthur Schlesinger Jr. From the start of the campaign in 1955, when his father tried to persuade President Johnson to run with JFK as his running mate, The Road to Camelot reveals him as a tough, shrewd political strategist who kept his eye on the prize. This is one of the great campaign stories of all time, appropriate for today's political climate. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Road to Camelot Subtitle: Inside JFK's Five-Year Campaign Author: Thomas Oliphant, Curtis Wilkie Narrator: L. J. Ganser Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 05-09-17 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 23 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: A behind-the-scenes, revelatory account of John F. Kennedy's wily campaign for the White House, beginning with his bold failed attempt to win the vice presidential nomination in 1956. A young and undistinguished junior plots his way to the presidency and changes the way we nominate and elect presidents. John F. Kennedy and his young warriors invented modern presidential politics. They turned over accepted wisdom that his Catholicism was a barrier to winning an election and plotted a successful course to that constituency. They hired Louis Harris - a polling entrepreneur - to become the first presidential pollster. They twisted arms, and they charmed. They lined up party bosses, young enthusiasts, and fellow Catholics and turned the traditional party inside out. The last-minute invitation to Lyndon B. Johnson to be vice president in 1956 surprised them only because they had failed to notice that he wanted it. They invented The Missile Gap in the Cold War and out-glamoured Richard Nixon in the TV debates. Now, acclaimed, award-winning journalists Tom Oliphant and Curtis Wilkie provide the most comprehensive account, based on personal reporting, interviews, and archives. The authors have examined more than 1,600 oral histories at the John F. Kennedy library; they've interviewed surviving sources, including JFK's sister Jean Smith; and they draw on their own interviews with insiders including Ted Sorensen and Arthur Schlesinger Jr. From the start of the campaign in 1955, when his father tried to persuade President Johnson to run with JFK as his running mate, The Road to Camelot reveals him as a tough, shrewd political strategist who kept his eye on the prize. This is one of the great campaign stories of all time, appropriate for today's political climate. Members Reviews: Keep on running Thomas Oliphant and Curtis Wilkieâs âThe Road to Camelotâ begins in 1955, with both Senate majority leader Lyndon Johnson and President Eisenhower suffering heart attacks â events which led Joseph Kennedy to plant the seed of significant presidential ambition in his second son, John Fitzgerald Kennedy who, at that time and despite nearly ten years in Congress, was still better known as a war hero and socialite then as a serious politician. The book then charts the following five years in which JFK defied considerable odds first to win the Democratic nomination and then to defeat Richard Nixon to become the 35th President of the United States in 1960. This story is told in considerable detail and with both style and pace. As well as reminding the reader of many things they may have forgotten the authors shed light on certain mysteries. For example, there is no definitive explanation why Robert Kennedyâs dislike of LBJ was quite so intense but Oliphant and Wilkie plausibly suggest that it may have had its origins in the anger Robert felt on behalf of his father and older sibling when Johnson summarily dismissed Joseph Kennedyâs offer, at the time of Eisenhowerâs 1955 hospitalisation, that LBJ put JFK on the ticket as his vice presidential running mate in 1956, in return for lavish campaign funding. Oliphant and Wilkieâs central claim that JFKâs campaigning transformed US politics is not original. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Frontiersman-Daniel-Boone-and-the-Making-of-America-Audiobook/B008BVPGXG Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Frontiersman: Daniel Boone and the Making of America Subtitle: Southern Biography Series Author: Meredith Mason Brown Narrator: Todd Barsness Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 06-18-12 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 41 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: The name Daniel Boone conjures up the image of an illiterate, coonskin cap-wearing patriot who settled Kentucky and killed countless Indians. The scarcity of surviving autobiographical material has allowed tellers of his story to fashion a Boone of their own liking, and his myth has evolved in countless stories, biographies, novels, poems, and paintings. In this welcome book, Meredith Mason Brown separates the real Daniel Boone from the many fables that surround him, revealing a man far more complex - and far more interesting - than his legend. Brown traces Boone's life from his Pennsylvania childhood to his experiences in the militia and his rise as an unexcelled woodsman, explorer, and backcountry leader. In the process, we meet the authentic Boone: he didn't wear coonskin caps; he read and wrote better than many frontiersmen; he was not the first to settle Kentucky; he took no pleasure in killing Indians. At once a loner and a leader, a Quaker who became a skilled frontier fighter, Boone is a study in contradictions. Devoted to his wife and children, he nevertheless embarked on long hunts that could keep him from home for two years or more. A captain in colonial Virginia's militia, Boone later fought against the British and their Indian allies in the Revolutionary War before he moved to Missouri when it was still Spanish territory and became a Spanish civil servant. Boone did indeed kill Indians during the bloody fighting for Kentucky, but he also respected Indians, became the adopted son of a Shawnee chief, and formed lasting friendships with many Shawnees who once held him captive. During Boone's lifetime (1734-1820), America evolved from a group of colonies with fewer than a million inhabitants clustered along the Atlantic Coast to an independent nation of close to ten million reaching well beyond the Mississippi River. Frontiersman is the first biography to explore Boone's crucial role in that transformation. Hundreds of thousands of settlers entered Kentucky on the road that Boone and his axemen blazed from the Cumberland Gap to the Kentucky River. Boone's leadership in the defense of Boonesborough during a sustained Indian attack in 1778 was instrumental in preventing white settlers from fleeing Kentucky during the bloody years of the Revolution. And Boone's move to Missouri in 1799 and his exploration up the Missouri River helped encourage a flood of settlers into that region. Through his colorful chronicle of Boone's experiences, Brown paints a rich portrayal of colonial and Revolutionary America, the relations between whites and Indians, the opening and settling of the Old West, and the birth of the American national identity. Supported with a detailed chronology of Boone's life, Frontiersman provides a fresh and accurate rendering of a man most people know only as a folk hero - and of the nation that has mythologized him for over two centuries. Critic Reviews: "There have been several biographies of Daniel Boone in recent years, but Frontiersman now sits atop the list as the most engaging, engrossing, and - not a minor matter - far and away the best written." (Joseph J. Ellis, winner of the 2001 Pulitzer Prize for Founding Brothers) "Mr. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Meredith Mason Brown) Mon, 18 Jun 2012 17:11:58 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Frontiersman-Daniel-Boone-and-the-Making-of-America-Audiobook/B008BVPGXG thebookvoice.com 13:59:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Frontiersman: Daniel Boone and the Making of America Subtitle: Southern Biography Series Author: Meredith Mason Brown Narrator: Todd Barsness Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 06-18-12 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 41 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: The name Daniel Boone conjures up the image of an illiterate, coonskin cap-wearing patriot who settled Kentucky and killed countless Indians. The scarcity of surviving autobiographical material has allowed tellers of his story to fashion a Boone of their own liking, and his myth has evolved in countless stories, biographies, novels, poems, and paintings. In this welcome book, Meredith Mason Brown separates the real Daniel Boone from the many fables that surround him, revealing a man far more complex - and far more interesting - than his legend. Brown traces Boone's life from his Pennsylvania childhood to his experiences in the militia and his rise as an unexcelled woodsman, explorer, and backcountry leader. In the process, we meet the authentic Boone: he didn't wear coonskin caps; he read and wrote better than many frontiersmen; he was not the first to settle Kentucky; he took no pleasure in killing Indians. At once a loner and a leader, a Quaker who became a skilled frontier fighter, Boone is a study in contradictions. Devoted to his wife and children, he nevertheless embarked on long hunts that could keep him from home for two years or more. A captain in colonial Virginia's militia, Boone later fought against the British and their Indian allies in the Revolutionary War before he moved to Missouri when it was still Spanish territory and became a Spanish civil servant. Boone did indeed kill Indians during the bloody fighting for Kentucky, but he also respected Indians, became the adopted son of a Shawnee chief, and formed lasting friendships with many Shawnees who once held him captive. During Boone's lifetime (1734-1820), America evolved from a group of colonies with fewer than a million inhabitants clustered along the Atlantic Coast to an independent nation of close to ten million reaching well beyond the Mississippi River. Frontiersman is the first biography to explore Boone's crucial role in that transformation. Hundreds of thousands of settlers entered Kentucky on the road that Boone and his axemen blazed from the Cumberland Gap to the Kentucky River. Boone's leadership in the defense of Boonesborough during a sustained Indian attack in 1778 was instrumental in preventing white settlers from fleeing Kentucky during the bloody years of the Revolution. And Boone's move to Missouri in 1799 and his exploration up the Missouri River helped encourage a flood of settlers into that region. Through his colorful chronicle of Boone's experiences, Brown paints a rich portrayal of colonial and Revolutionary America, the relations between whites and Indians, the opening and settling of the Old West, and the birth of the American national identity. Supported with a detailed chronology of Boone's life, Frontiersman provides a fresh and accurate rendering of a man most people know only as a folk hero - and of the nation that has mythologized him for over two centuries. Critic Reviews: "There have been several biographies of Daniel Boone in recent years, but Frontiersman now sits atop the list as the most engaging, engrossing, and - not a minor matter - far and away the best written." (Joseph J. Ellis, winner of the 2001 Pulitzer Prize for Founding Brothers) "Mr. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Frontiersman: Daniel Boone and the Making of America Subtitle: Southern Biography Series Author: Meredith Mason Brown Narrator: Todd Barsness Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 06-18-12 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 41 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: The name Daniel Boone conjures up the image of an illiterate, coonskin cap-wearing patriot who settled Kentucky and killed countless Indians. The scarcity of surviving autobiographical material has allowed tellers of his story to fashion a Boone of their own liking, and his myth has evolved in countless stories, biographies, novels, poems, and paintings. In this welcome book, Meredith Mason Brown separates the real Daniel Boone from the many fables that surround him, revealing a man far more complex - and far more interesting - than his legend. Brown traces Boone's life from his Pennsylvania childhood to his experiences in the militia and his rise as an unexcelled woodsman, explorer, and backcountry leader. In the process, we meet the authentic Boone: he didn't wear coonskin caps; he read and wrote better than many frontiersmen; he was not the first to settle Kentucky; he took no pleasure in killing Indians. At once a loner and a leader, a Quaker who became a skilled frontier fighter, Boone is a study in contradictions. Devoted to his wife and children, he nevertheless embarked on long hunts that could keep him from home for two years or more. A captain in colonial Virginia's militia, Boone later fought against the British and their Indian allies in the Revolutionary War before he moved to Missouri when it was still Spanish territory and became a Spanish civil servant. Boone did indeed kill Indians during the bloody fighting for Kentucky, but he also respected Indians, became the adopted son of a Shawnee chief, and formed lasting friendships with many Shawnees who once held him captive. During Boone's lifetime (1734-1820), America evolved from a group of colonies with fewer than a million inhabitants clustered along the Atlantic Coast to an independent nation of close to ten million reaching well beyond the Mississippi River. Frontiersman is the first biography to explore Boone's crucial role in that transformation. Hundreds of thousands of settlers entered Kentucky on the road that Boone and his axemen blazed from the Cumberland Gap to the Kentucky River. Boone's leadership in the defense of Boonesborough during a sustained Indian attack in 1778 was instrumental in preventing white settlers from fleeing Kentucky during the bloody years of the Revolution. And Boone's move to Missouri in 1799 and his exploration up the Missouri River helped encourage a flood of settlers into that region. Through his colorful chronicle of Boone's experiences, Brown paints a rich portrayal of colonial and Revolutionary America, the relations between whites and Indians, the opening and settling of the Old West, and the birth of the American national identity. Supported with a detailed chronology of Boone's life, Frontiersman provides a fresh and accurate rendering of a man most people know only as a folk hero - and of the nation that has mythologized him for over two centuries. Critic Reviews: "There have been several biographies of Daniel Boone in recent years, but Frontiersman now sits atop the list as the most engaging, engrossing, and - not a minor matter - far and away the best written." (Joseph J. Ellis, winner of the 2001 Pulitzer Prize for Founding Brothers) "Mr. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/A-Self-Made-Man-Audiobook/B01E0HQP3O Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Self-Made Man Subtitle: The Political Life of Abraham Lincoln, 1809-1849 Author: Sidney Blumenthal Narrator: Arthur Morey Format: Unabridged Length: 21 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 05-10-16 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 20 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: The first of a multivolume history of Lincoln as a political genius - from his obscure beginnings to his presidency, his assassination, and the overthrow of his post-Civil War dreams of Reconstruction. This first volume traces Lincoln from his painful youth, describing himself as "a slave", to his emergence as the man we recognize as Abraham Lincoln. From his youth as a "newsboy", a voracious newspaper reader, Lincoln became a freethinker, reading Tom Paine as well as Shakespeare and the Bible and studying Euclid to sharpen his arguments as a lawyer. Lincoln's antislavery thinking began in his childhood amid the primitive Baptist antislavery dissidents in backwoods Kentucky and Indiana, the roots of his repudiation of Southern Christian proslavery theology. Intensely ambitious, he held political aspirations from his earliest years. Obsessed with Stephen Douglas, his political rival, he battled him for decades. Successful as a circuit lawyer, Lincoln built his team of loyalists. Blumenthal reveals how Douglas and Jefferson Davis, acting together, made possible Lincoln's rise. Blumenthal describes a socially awkward suitor who had a nervous breakdown over his inability to deal with the opposite sex. His marriage to the upper-class Mary Todd was crucial to his social aspirations and his political career. Blumenthal portrays Mary as an asset to her husband, a rare woman of her day, with strong political opinions. He discloses the impact on Lincoln's antislavery convictions when handling his wife's legal case to recover her father's fortune, in which he discovered her cousin was a slave. Blumenthal's robust portrayal is based on prodigious research of Lincoln's record and of the period and its main players. It reflects both Lincoln's time and the struggle that consumes our own political debate. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Sidney Blumenthal) Tue, 10 May 2016 20:10:49 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/A-Self-Made-Man-Audiobook/B01E0HQP3O thebookvoice.com 21:12:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Self-Made Man Subtitle: The Political Life of Abraham Lincoln, 1809-1849 Author: Sidney Blumenthal Narrator: Arthur Morey Format: Unabridged Length: 21 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 05-10-16 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 20 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: The first of a multivolume history of Lincoln as a political genius - from his obscure beginnings to his presidency, his assassination, and the overthrow of his post-Civil War dreams of Reconstruction. This first volume traces Lincoln from his painful youth, describing himself as "a slave", to his emergence as the man we recognize as Abraham Lincoln. From his youth as a "newsboy", a voracious newspaper reader, Lincoln became a freethinker, reading Tom Paine as well as Shakespeare and the Bible and studying Euclid to sharpen his arguments as a lawyer. Lincoln's antislavery thinking began in his childhood amid the primitive Baptist antislavery dissidents in backwoods Kentucky and Indiana, the roots of his repudiation of Southern Christian proslavery theology. Intensely ambitious, he held political aspirations from his earliest years. Obsessed with Stephen Douglas, his political rival, he battled him for decades. Successful as a circuit lawyer, Lincoln built his team of loyalists. Blumenthal reveals how Douglas and Jefferson Davis, acting together, made possible Lincoln's rise. Blumenthal describes a socially awkward suitor who had a nervous breakdown over his inability to deal with the opposite sex. His marriage to the upper-class Mary Todd was crucial to his social aspirations and his political career. Blumenthal portrays Mary as an asset to her husband, a rare woman of her day, with strong political opinions. He discloses the impact on Lincoln's antislavery convictions when handling his wife's legal case to recover her father's fortune, in which he discovered her cousin was a slave. Blumenthal's robust portrayal is based on prodigious research of Lincoln's record and of the period and its main players. It reflects both Lincoln's time and the struggle that consumes our own political debate. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Self-Made Man Subtitle: The Political Life of Abraham Lincoln, 1809-1849 Author: Sidney Blumenthal Narrator: Arthur Morey Format: Unabridged Length: 21 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 05-10-16 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 20 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: The first of a multivolume history of Lincoln as a political genius - from his obscure beginnings to his presidency, his assassination, and the overthrow of his post-Civil War dreams of Reconstruction. This first volume traces Lincoln from his painful youth, describing himself as "a slave", to his emergence as the man we recognize as Abraham Lincoln. From his youth as a "newsboy", a voracious newspaper reader, Lincoln became a freethinker, reading Tom Paine as well as Shakespeare and the Bible and studying Euclid to sharpen his arguments as a lawyer. Lincoln's antislavery thinking began in his childhood amid the primitive Baptist antislavery dissidents in backwoods Kentucky and Indiana, the roots of his repudiation of Southern Christian proslavery theology. Intensely ambitious, he held political aspirations from his earliest years. Obsessed with Stephen Douglas, his political rival, he battled him for decades. Successful as a circuit lawyer, Lincoln built his team of loyalists. Blumenthal reveals how Douglas and Jefferson Davis, acting together, made possible Lincoln's rise. Blumenthal describes a socially awkward suitor who had a nervous breakdown over his inability to deal with the opposite sex. His marriage to the upper-class Mary Todd was crucial to his social aspirations and his political career. Blumenthal portrays Mary as an asset to her husband, a rare woman of her day, with strong political opinions. He discloses the impact on Lincoln's antislavery convictions when handling his wife's legal case to recover her father's fortune, in which he discovered her cousin was a slave. Blumenthal's robust portrayal is based on prodigious research of Lincoln's record and of the period and its main players. It reflects both Lincoln's time and the struggle that consumes our own political debate. Members Reviews: I Can't Wait for Volume II! What an outstanding biography. Abraham Lincoln and the men and women who shared his life and times are as alive in this book as they can be. Most of the chapters I listened to several times before moving on because they were so dense with information. The narration by Arthur Morey was excellent. excellent book, wonderful narration Great read! I learned many things about Mr Lincoln's life and early career that I did not know. The second volume is equally enthralling. I am hoping the publisher creates an audio edition of it with Mr Morey as the narrator. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-Mantle-of-Command-Audiobook/B00JZYDH8Y Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Mantle of Command Subtitle: FDR at War, 1941-1942 Author: Nigel Hamilton Narrator: James Langton Format: Unabridged Length: 17 hrs Language: English Release date: 05-13-14 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 135 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Based on years of archival research and interviews with the last surviving aides and Roosevelt family members, Nigel Hamilton offers a definitive account of FDR's masterful - and underappreciated - command of the Allied war effort. Hamilton takes listeners inside FDR's White House Oval Study - his personal command center - and into the meetings where he battled with Churchill about strategy and tactics and overrode the near mutinies of his own generals and secretary of war. Time and again, FDR was proven right and his allies and generals were wrong. When the generals wanted to attack the Nazi-fortified coast of France, FDR knew the Allied forces weren't ready. When Churchill insisted his Far East colonies were loyal and would resist the Japanese, Roosevelt knew it was a fantasy. As Hamilton's account reaches its climax with the Torch landings in North Africa, in late 1942, the tide of war turns in the Allies' favor and FDR's genius for psychology and military affairs is clear. This must-listen account is an intimate, sweeping look at a great president in history's greatest conflict. Critic Reviews: "This convincingly written and gripping volume is essential for historians, political scientists, and history buffs, for a deeper understanding of the principle of civilian supremacy of the military in the U.S. political system." (Library Journal Starred Review) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Nigel Hamilton) Tue, 13 May 2014 05:35:36 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-Mantle-of-Command-Audiobook/B00JZYDH8Y thebookvoice.com 00:17:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Mantle of Command Subtitle: FDR at War, 1941-1942 Author: Nigel Hamilton Narrator: James Langton Format: Unabridged Length: 17 hrs Language: English Release date: 05-13-14 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 135 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Based on years of archival research and interviews with the last surviving aides and Roosevelt family members, Nigel Hamilton offers a definitive account of FDR's masterful - and underappreciated - command of the Allied war effort. Hamilton takes listeners inside FDR's White House Oval Study - his personal command center - and into the meetings where he battled with Churchill about strategy and tactics and overrode the near mutinies of his own generals and secretary of war. Time and again, FDR was proven right and his allies and generals were wrong. When the generals wanted to attack the Nazi-fortified coast of France, FDR knew the Allied forces weren't ready. When Churchill insisted his Far East colonies were loyal and would resist the Japanese, Roosevelt knew it was a fantasy. As Hamilton's account reaches its climax with the Torch landings in North Africa, in late 1942, the tide of war turns in the Allies' favor and FDR's genius for psychology and military affairs is clear. This must-listen account is an intimate, sweeping look at a great president in history's greatest conflict. Critic Reviews: "This convincingly written and gripping volume is essential for historians, political scientists, and history buffs, for a deeper understanding of the principle of civilian supremacy of the military in the U.S. political system." (Library Journal Starred Review) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Mantle of Command Subtitle: FDR at War, 1941-1942 Author: Nigel Hamilton Narrator: James Langton Format: Unabridged Length: 17 hrs Language: English Release date: 05-13-14 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 135 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Based on years of archival research and interviews with the last surviving aides and Roosevelt family members, Nigel Hamilton offers a definitive account of FDR's masterful - and underappreciated - command of the Allied war effort. Hamilton takes listeners inside FDR's White House Oval Study - his personal command center - and into the meetings where he battled with Churchill about strategy and tactics and overrode the near mutinies of his own generals and secretary of war. Time and again, FDR was proven right and his allies and generals were wrong. When the generals wanted to attack the Nazi-fortified coast of France, FDR knew the Allied forces weren't ready. When Churchill insisted his Far East colonies were loyal and would resist the Japanese, Roosevelt knew it was a fantasy. As Hamilton's account reaches its climax with the Torch landings in North Africa, in late 1942, the tide of war turns in the Allies' favor and FDR's genius for psychology and military affairs is clear. This must-listen account is an intimate, sweeping look at a great president in history's greatest conflict. Critic Reviews: "This convincingly written and gripping volume is essential for historians, political scientists, and history buffs, for a deeper understanding of the principle of civilian supremacy of the military in the U.S. political system." (Library Journal Starred Review) Members Reviews: Placing Roosevelt a the center of WW2 strategy I've read a number of books on WWII and they've mostly followed the military perspective. This book clearly places Roosevelt as the decision maker on the US side at the beginning of the war and it describes the early arguments from his side. The book seems well documented with many, perhaps too many, excerpts from letters and diaries. I felt there was too much repetition leading up to the African landings and then the book suddenly ended. I don't know if the material ran out (FDR was highly secretive) or the military took over control. From my perspective this is an original and important book. I've picked up a couple of other books on FDR to try to validate some of these conclusions. Refreshing Angle on FDR Excellent narrator. Engaging, well-written story. Not just a rehash of other books. I thought the author was very insightful and enjoyed the book. Have listened twice already. Disappointing lack of new material Any additional comments? The author adds little to our understanding of Roosevelt's thoughts or style of command. He spends far too much of the book simply castigating Winston Churchill for the failures of British arms while at the same time ensuring that America's disasters of December 1941 are laid on the military commanders. For readers interested in criticism of Churchill there are better sources. Superb history. Never appreciated fdr more than at this moment in us history. Superb performance and very clear treAtment of complex historical issues. Revisionism without the support. Hamilton main thesis here is that North Africa in 42 was all FDR. Unfortunately the argument is weak and one gets lost in all the basic factual errors along the way. In addition, the subtitle should be "WSC a study in failure". While stumbling along, Hamilton revels in letting us know Churchill liked to drink. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Amiable-Scoundrel-Simon-Cameron-Lincolns-Scandalous-Secretary-of-War-Audiobook/B078YGDR1Z Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Amiable Scoundrel: Simon Cameron, Lincoln's Scandalous Secretary of War Author: Paul Kahan Narrator: Michael Kazalski Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 01-15-18 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: From abject poverty to undisputed political boss of Pennsylvania, Lincolns secretary of war, senator, chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and a founder of the Republican Party, Simon Cameron (17991889) was one of the 19th centurys most prominent political figures. In his wake, however, he left a series of questionable political and business dealings and, at the age of 80, even a sex scandal. Far more than a biography of Cameron, Amiable Scoundrel is also a portrait of an era that allowed - indeed, encouraged - a man such as Cameron to seize political control. A key figure in designing and implementing the Unions military strategy during the Civil Wars crucial first year, Cameron played an essential role in pushing Abraham Lincoln to permit the enlistment of African Americans into the US Army, a stance that eventually led to his forced resignation. Yet, his legacy has languished, nearly forgotten save for the fact that his name has become shorthand for corruption, even though no evidence has ever been presented to prove that Cameron was corrupt. Amiable Scoundrel puts Camerons actions into a larger historical context by demonstrating that many politicians of the time, including Abraham Lincoln, used similar tactics to win elections and advance their careers. This study is the fascinating story of Camerons life and an illuminating portrait of his times. Published by University of Nebraska Press. "This book is essential for any civil war historian's library." - San Francisco Book Review "A political biography that every Civil War student should read." - Civil War Books and Authors "A thought-provoking biography." - BlueGray Magazine bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Paul Kahan) Mon, 15 Jan 2018 01:49:28 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Amiable-Scoundrel-Simon-Cameron-Lincolns-Scandalous-Secretary-of-War-Audiobook/B078YGDR1Z thebookvoice.com 09:47:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Amiable Scoundrel: Simon Cameron, Lincoln's Scandalous Secretary of War Author: Paul Kahan Narrator: Michael Kazalski Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 01-15-18 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: From abject poverty to undisputed political boss of Pennsylvania, Lincolns secretary of war, senator, chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and a founder of the Republican Party, Simon Cameron (17991889) was one of the 19th centurys most prominent political figures. In his wake, however, he left a series of questionable political and business dealings and, at the age of 80, even a sex scandal. Far more than a biography of Cameron, Amiable Scoundrel is also a portrait of an era that allowed - indeed, encouraged - a man such as Cameron to seize political control. A key figure in designing and implementing the Unions military strategy during the Civil Wars crucial first year, Cameron played an essential role in pushing Abraham Lincoln to permit the enlistment of African Americans into the US Army, a stance that eventually led to his forced resignation. Yet, his legacy has languished, nearly forgotten save for the fact that his name has become shorthand for corruption, even though no evidence has ever been presented to prove that Cameron was corrupt. Amiable Scoundrel puts Camerons actions into a larger historical context by demonstrating that many politicians of the time, including Abraham Lincoln, used similar tactics to win elections and advance their careers. This study is the fascinating story of Camerons life and an illuminating portrait of his times. Published by University of Nebraska Press. "This book is essential for any civil war historian's library." - San Francisco Book Review "A political biography that every Civil War student should read." - Civil War Books and Authors "A thought-provoking biography." - BlueGray Magazine Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Amiable Scoundrel: Simon Cameron, Lincoln's Scandalous Secretary of War Author: Paul Kahan Narrator: Michael Kazalski Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 01-15-18 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: From abject poverty to undisputed political boss of Pennsylvania, Lincolns secretary of war, senator, chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and a founder of the Republican Party, Simon Cameron (17991889) was one of the 19th centurys most prominent political figures. In his wake, however, he left a series of questionable political and business dealings and, at the age of 80, even a sex scandal. Far more than a biography of Cameron, Amiable Scoundrel is also a portrait of an era that allowed - indeed, encouraged - a man such as Cameron to seize political control. A key figure in designing and implementing the Unions military strategy during the Civil Wars crucial first year, Cameron played an essential role in pushing Abraham Lincoln to permit the enlistment of African Americans into the US Army, a stance that eventually led to his forced resignation. Yet, his legacy has languished, nearly forgotten save for the fact that his name has become shorthand for corruption, even though no evidence has ever been presented to prove that Cameron was corrupt. Amiable Scoundrel puts Camerons actions into a larger historical context by demonstrating that many politicians of the time, including Abraham Lincoln, used similar tactics to win elections and advance their careers. This study is the fascinating story of Camerons life and an illuminating portrait of his times. Published by University of Nebraska Press. "This book is essential for any civil war historian's library." - San Francisco Book Review "A political biography that every Civil War student should read." - Civil War Books and Authors "A thought-provoking biography." - BlueGray Magazine Members Reviews: CHALLENGES GALORE... CAMERON, SECRETARY OF WAR Everyone knows that Simon Cameron was a crooked politician...well, there are many factors that militate against that notion. Paul Kahan brings them all forward in a fact-based, story about the life and times of Lincoln's first Secretary of War. Without getting into the details, Cameron was loyal to his state, his friends and to the Civil War effort. He probably got into trouble by championing the enlistment and deployment of freedmen and runaway slaves. He also was probably the best user of the "spoils system", EVER! And, the challenges he faced moving from a 15,000-man army to a 90,000-man army are unfathomable. And, yet, he was a terrible administrator. Paul Kahan has done an outstanding job of research and storytelling. He's a gem!! Cameron I have not read a lot about this man but here the author gives us a captivating story about him. He is more complicated than the short bios I hav read in the past have relayed. Exhaustive research was done for this book and it shows, It is not boring and keesp your interest throughout. An Intelligent Read! Well written and referenced. Gives a great vision of the political arena of the pre- Civil War area; the Lincoln years and the chaos of the post-war years. Five Stars Excellent portrait of an interesting, if lesser known, member of Lincoln's cabinet. Five Stars Excellent book. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Legends-of-the-Ancient-World-The-Life-and-Legacy-of-Hammurabi-Audiobook/B00ZVQWWR2 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Legends of the Ancient World: The Life and Legacy of Hammurabi Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Doron Alon Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 1 min Language: English Release date: 06-18-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: 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' Legends of the Ancient World series, listeners can get caught up to speed on the lives of antiquity's most important men and women in the time it takes to finish a commute, while learning interesting facts long forgotten or never known. The Babylonians were one of the earliest of history's great ancient civilizations, and the most famous Babylonian of them all was Hammurabi, who came to the throne as the first king of the Babylonian empire around the beginning of the 18th century BC. Hammurabi had a long and fruitful reign that saw him consolidate most of Mesopotamia under his control, but he's best known today for Hammurabi's Code, one of the earliest known code of laws in human history. Inscribed on stone tablets, Hammurabi's Code was found over 3,500 years later, in the early 20th century, making him one of antiquity's most famous men. Babylonian culture, including art, architecture, and literature, flourished during his reign, and Hammurabi (or the scribes in his employ) wrote enough public royal inscriptions and personal official letters to store in museums across the world. There are also many letters from other contemporary rulers that make reference to him or to significant events during his reign. The large amount of documentation available, both from and about him, has allowed modern scholars to paint a colorful picture of the famous king and the various facets of his life. Although there is no information on the age of Hammurabi when he took the throne, he ruled Babylon for 43 years, from 1792-1750 BC, when he became gravely ill and handed the throne to one of his sons, Samsu-iluna. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Charles River Editors) Thu, 18 Jun 2015 04:41:48 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Legends-of-the-Ancient-World-The-Life-and-Legacy-of-Hammurabi-Audiobook/B00ZVQWWR2 thebookvoice.com 01:01:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Legends of the Ancient World: The Life and Legacy of Hammurabi Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Doron Alon Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 1 min Language: English Release date: 06-18-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: 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' Legends of the Ancient World series, listeners can get caught up to speed on the lives of antiquity's most important men and women in the time it takes to finish a commute, while learning interesting facts long forgotten or never known. The Babylonians were one of the earliest of history's great ancient civilizations, and the most famous Babylonian of them all was Hammurabi, who came to the throne as the first king of the Babylonian empire around the beginning of the 18th century BC. Hammurabi had a long and fruitful reign that saw him consolidate most of Mesopotamia under his control, but he's best known today for Hammurabi's Code, one of the earliest known code of laws in human history. Inscribed on stone tablets, Hammurabi's Code was found over 3,500 years later, in the early 20th century, making him one of antiquity's most famous men. Babylonian culture, including art, architecture, and literature, flourished during his reign, and Hammurabi (or the scribes in his employ) wrote enough public royal inscriptions and personal official letters to store in museums across the world. There are also many letters from other contemporary rulers that make reference to him or to significant events during his reign. The large amount of documentation available, both from and about him, has allowed modern scholars to paint a colorful picture of the famous king and the various facets of his life. Although there is no information on the age of Hammurabi when he took the throne, he ruled Babylon for 43 years, from 1792-1750 BC, when he became gravely ill and handed the throne to one of his sons, Samsu-iluna. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Legends of the Ancient World: The Life and Legacy of Hammurabi Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Doron Alon Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 1 min Language: English Release date: 06-18-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: 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' Legends of the Ancient World series, listeners can get caught up to speed on the lives of antiquity's most important men and women in the time it takes to finish a commute, while learning interesting facts long forgotten or never known. The Babylonians were one of the earliest of history's great ancient civilizations, and the most famous Babylonian of them all was Hammurabi, who came to the throne as the first king of the Babylonian empire around the beginning of the 18th century BC. Hammurabi had a long and fruitful reign that saw him consolidate most of Mesopotamia under his control, but he's best known today for Hammurabi's Code, one of the earliest known code of laws in human history. Inscribed on stone tablets, Hammurabi's Code was found over 3,500 years later, in the early 20th century, making him one of antiquity's most famous men. Babylonian culture, including art, architecture, and literature, flourished during his reign, and Hammurabi (or the scribes in his employ) wrote enough public royal inscriptions and personal official letters to store in museums across the world. There are also many letters from other contemporary rulers that make reference to him or to significant events during his reign. The large amount of documentation available, both from and about him, has allowed modern scholars to paint a colorful picture of the famous king and the various facets of his life. Although there is no information on the age of Hammurabi when he took the throne, he ruled Babylon for 43 years, from 1792-1750 BC, when he became gravely ill and handed the throne to one of his sons, Samsu-iluna. Members Reviews: Sharp and to the point historical-figures, historical-places-events, historical-research, history-and-culture, mesopotamia, babylon I've heard of the Code of Hammurabi for ages, but never knew much about him or the laws he set down. I bought the audio edition on sale, but now I am motivated to get a visual so that I can utilize the Whispersync and see the pictures mentioned. Hammurabi was a Babylonian king known for his integrity and for setting in stone the laws which have evolved into the ones many countries use today. Doron Alon does a wonderful job of giving some life into what could be a rather dry presentation. The Law first start in ancient history and Law. insightful and thought provoking leading to what conclusions? Babylon and Hamma i really enjoyed listening to this audio, great performance and an interesting subject for anyone interested in what the hell Babylon was about https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Huey-Long-Audiobook/B002V1CHCA Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Huey Long Author: T. Harry Williams Narrator: Tom Weiner Format: Unabridged Length: 31 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 06-25-09 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 113 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: In this "masterpiece of American biography" (New York Times), Huey Long stands wholly revealed, analyzed, and understood. Critic Reviews: "A brilliant, bawdy, unforgettable picture of the most colorful as well as the most dangerous man to engage in American politics." (The Washington Post) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (T. Harry Williams) Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:20:43 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Huey-Long-Audiobook/B002V1CHCA thebookvoice.com 31:48:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Huey Long Author: T. Harry Williams Narrator: Tom Weiner Format: Unabridged Length: 31 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 06-25-09 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 113 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: In this "masterpiece of American biography" (New York Times), Huey Long stands wholly revealed, analyzed, and understood. Critic Reviews: "A brilliant, bawdy, unforgettable picture of the most colorful as well as the most dangerous man to engage in American politics." (The Washington Post) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Huey Long Author: T. Harry Williams Narrator: Tom Weiner Format: Unabridged Length: 31 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 06-25-09 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 113 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: In this "masterpiece of American biography" (New York Times), Huey Long stands wholly revealed, analyzed, and understood. Critic Reviews: "A brilliant, bawdy, unforgettable picture of the most colorful as well as the most dangerous man to engage in American politics." (The Washington Post) Members Reviews: Stunning, Compelling and Relevent Long can be easily called the father of the OWS movement. It's somewhat surprising that his name doesn't come up more often. His methods, though, raise thorny questions about how far one can push ethical boundaries to achieve fairness for all. Say what you will about the man, he had the courage of his convictions lacking in politics today. To stand up to Roosevelt because his agenda wasn't radical enough, that took, let's say, testicular fortitude. The greatest praise I can give this book is that I finished at 32hr book in 10 days which is pretty much a record for me. The only carp I have - Wiener's accents border on offensively clownish at times. I got used to the Cajun drawls but the Black and Hispanic made me wince. Best bio I ever read, even better than Chernow. Amazing depth of research, superb text and performance, and one of the five or six greatest political figures, and the most brilliant, in all American history. Long's brain makes Hamilton's look like nothing. Best book I ever heard. Huey is an amazing figure From the introduction, I take this to be an official biography of Huey Long. With that, I am always concerned that the author may not be willing to show all the weaknesses of their subject. The work is extensive, and covers the whole of Huey's life with great attention to detail. Certainly, the author does show the more troubling parts of Huey's character. There are so many questions left by this book, such as what happened to the money? Was he a real threat to FDR in the 1936 election? What was the real public support for Share the Wealth? What would have happened in Louisiana, if he hadn't been killed in 1936? It's interesting the compare this biography to the character in Robert Penn Warren's All the King's Men. I think the real Governor is an even more interesting man. He appears to have been quite the lawyer, an incredible shrewd politician, and a gifted orator. The author's use of oral history adds greatly to the character of the work. The Kingfish's use of language was often amusing, and he had quite the whit. Huey Long may be compared with Winston Churchill is some ways, and in those way quite favorably. This can also be taken as somewhat of a morality play, as the hero takes on too much power while trying to do good, that he cuts off any hope of succession. An interesting side note is to see the role of Drew Middleton, who ended up as a successful Division and Corps commander in World War II. Well Written & Well Read What does Tom Weiner bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? Aside from an overall excellent reading, Weiner hits some fairly specific accents very well. I'll excuse him for a few mispronunciations of difficult Louisiana towns and other names. I would actually consider listening to another audiobook just because Tom Weiner recorded it. Any additional comments? This is the book if you want to really delve into the life of Huey Long. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Mao-Zedong-A-Life-from-Beginning-to-End-Audiobook/B077YPJ8YK Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Mao Zedong: A Life from Beginning to End Author: Hourly History Narrator: Sean Tivenan Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 1 min Language: English Release date: 12-07-17 Publisher: Hourly History Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: For a champion of the poor, Mao Zedong was born to a wealthy aristocratic family in Shaoshan, Hunan, China. As an adolescent, he once had to defend his fathers farm during a famine from starving peasants who wished to seize his father's land and steal his grain. This same Mao would later promote a policy of land reform that would give those peasants the green light to violently overthrow the rich land owners all over the Chinese countryside. Inside you will hear about.... Mao Zedong was a Marxist revolutionary wishing to overthrow regimes he viewed as imperialist, and yet Mao, often referred to as the Red Emperor, behaved much like totalitarian emperors of Chinas medieval past. Mao was a man of intriguing contradiction. This audiobook takes the time to explore them all. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Hourly History) Thu, 07 Dec 2017 05:42:14 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Mao-Zedong-A-Life-from-Beginning-to-End-Audiobook/B077YPJ8YK thebookvoice.com 01:01:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Mao Zedong: A Life from Beginning to End Author: Hourly History Narrator: Sean Tivenan Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 1 min Language: English Release date: 12-07-17 Publisher: Hourly History Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: For a champion of the poor, Mao Zedong was born to a wealthy aristocratic family in Shaoshan, Hunan, China. As an adolescent, he once had to defend his fathers farm during a famine from starving peasants who wished to seize his father's land and steal his grain. This same Mao would later promote a policy of land reform that would give those peasants the green light to violently overthrow the rich land owners all over the Chinese countryside. Inside you will hear about.... Mao Zedong was a Marxist revolutionary wishing to overthrow regimes he viewed as imperialist, and yet Mao, often referred to as the Red Emperor, behaved much like totalitarian emperors of Chinas medieval past. Mao was a man of intriguing contradiction. This audiobook takes the time to explore them all. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Mao Zedong: A Life from Beginning to End Author: Hourly History Narrator: Sean Tivenan Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 1 min Language: English Release date: 12-07-17 Publisher: Hourly History Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: For a champion of the poor, Mao Zedong was born to a wealthy aristocratic family in Shaoshan, Hunan, China. As an adolescent, he once had to defend his fathers farm during a famine from starving peasants who wished to seize his father's land and steal his grain. This same Mao would later promote a policy of land reform that would give those peasants the green light to violently overthrow the rich land owners all over the Chinese countryside. Inside you will hear about.... Mao Zedong was a Marxist revolutionary wishing to overthrow regimes he viewed as imperialist, and yet Mao, often referred to as the Red Emperor, behaved much like totalitarian emperors of Chinas medieval past. Mao was a man of intriguing contradiction. This audiobook takes the time to explore them all. Members Reviews: Loved it!!!t Short and easy read! Learned in a lot about how Mao's power came into being!!!i would highly recommend it for those who are curious and want to learn quickly about China. Excellent read Learned quite a lot from this book, including the lost opportunities to have prevented the millions of deaths, if just X had happened. Informative! I always knew of Mao Zedong, but didnât know almost 80% of the information and details that this short hour read brought about! Important part of world history, well written Good easy read. This is an incredibly important part of world history that most of us don't know. Four Stars Interesting https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-First-Family-Detail-Audiobook/B00K2869IC Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The First Family Detail Subtitle: Secret Service Agents Reveal the Hidden Lives of the Presidents Author: Ronald Kessler Narrator: Michael Bybee Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 08-05-14 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 285 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: From New York Times best-selling author and award-winning reporter Ronald Kessler, The First Family Detail tells eye-opening, behind-the-scenes stories from Secret Service agents about presidents and their families. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ronald Kessler) Tue, 05 Aug 2014 20:18:28 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-First-Family-Detail-Audiobook/B00K2869IC thebookvoice.com 06:52:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The First Family Detail Subtitle: Secret Service Agents Reveal the Hidden Lives of the Presidents Author: Ronald Kessler Narrator: Michael Bybee Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 08-05-14 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 285 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: From New York Times best-selling author and award-winning reporter Ronald Kessler, The First Family Detail tells eye-opening, behind-the-scenes stories from Secret Service agents about presidents and their families. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The First Family Detail Subtitle: Secret Service Agents Reveal the Hidden Lives of the Presidents Author: Ronald Kessler Narrator: Michael Bybee Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 08-05-14 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 285 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: From New York Times best-selling author and award-winning reporter Ronald Kessler, The First Family Detail tells eye-opening, behind-the-scenes stories from Secret Service agents about presidents and their families. Members Reviews: This was very, very interesting! Any additional comments? This book details the work of the Secret Service and what they go through to keep the President, Vice-President, former Presidents, and their families safe. It also gives very juicy insight into the personal characters of those the SS are charged to protect. Which of the POTUS/FLOTUS or VP's were/are kind and considerate, people of good character? And which ones were/are insufferable, rude, selfish, vulgar, etc.? The answers WILL surprise you! Lacking 9/11 and Benghazi The story overall was good, but it didn't go into GW and 9/11. I would have thought there would have been more details about the day. Same with Benghazi. That didn't even get a mention as well as Hillary email server. A lot of details missing. Secret Service Where does The First Family Detail rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? It was interesting but most of it was repetitive. Some of the new information was good and the book was interesting but most of it was the same as In The Presidents Secret Service. It was like listening to the same book again. What did you like best about this story? The new information not in The Presidents Secret Service. What about Michael Bybees performance did you like? He was really good. I liked him. Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? It made me wonder why a new book had the same story as the previous book. That disappointed me, I expected better from the author. Any additional comments? I'm returning it because it was pretty much the same book I already purchased. Insightful I love this book. it is very insightful. I think the morality ethics an overall behavior of our elected politicians should be known before we vote for them. we should vote based on the person's character and not there gender or race. Disturbing revelations Highlights need for immediate remedial actions by relevant American Government officials to ensure the continued security and preservation of the world's most admired democracy. All concerned should read this and quickly too! https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Breaking-Blue-Audiobook/B01N0VE4QA Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Breaking Blue Author: Timothy Egan Narrator: Malcolm Hillgartner Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 12-29-16 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 32 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: In 1935, the Spokane police regularly extorted sex, food, and money from the reluctant hobos (many of them displaced farmers who had fled the midwestern dust bowls), robbed dairies, and engaged in all manner of nefarious crimes, including murder. This history was suppressed until 1989, when former logger, Vietnam vet, and Spokane cop Tony Bamonte discovered a strange 1955 deathbed confession while researching a thesis on local law enforcement history. Bamonte began to probe what had every appearance of widespread police crime and a massive cover-up whose highlight was the unsolved murder of Town Marshall George Conff. The fact that many of those involved - now in their 80s and 90s - were still alive made it imperative that Bamonte unravel this mystery. The result is Breaking Blue, a white-knuckle ride through institutional corruption and cover-up that vividly documents Depression-era Spokane and an extraordinary case that few believed would ever be brought to light. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Timothy Egan) Thu, 29 Dec 2016 09:05:54 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Breaking-Blue-Audiobook/B01N0VE4QA thebookvoice.com 09:10:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Breaking Blue Author: Timothy Egan Narrator: Malcolm Hillgartner Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 12-29-16 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 32 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: In 1935, the Spokane police regularly extorted sex, food, and money from the reluctant hobos (many of them displaced farmers who had fled the midwestern dust bowls), robbed dairies, and engaged in all manner of nefarious crimes, including murder. This history was suppressed until 1989, when former logger, Vietnam vet, and Spokane cop Tony Bamonte discovered a strange 1955 deathbed confession while researching a thesis on local law enforcement history. Bamonte began to probe what had every appearance of widespread police crime and a massive cover-up whose highlight was the unsolved murder of Town Marshall George Conff. The fact that many of those involved - now in their 80s and 90s - were still alive made it imperative that Bamonte unravel this mystery. The result is Breaking Blue, a white-knuckle ride through institutional corruption and cover-up that vividly documents Depression-era Spokane and an extraordinary case that few believed would ever be brought to light. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Breaking Blue Author: Timothy Egan Narrator: Malcolm Hillgartner Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 12-29-16 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 32 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: In 1935, the Spokane police regularly extorted sex, food, and money from the reluctant hobos (many of them displaced farmers who had fled the midwestern dust bowls), robbed dairies, and engaged in all manner of nefarious crimes, including murder. This history was suppressed until 1989, when former logger, Vietnam vet, and Spokane cop Tony Bamonte discovered a strange 1955 deathbed confession while researching a thesis on local law enforcement history. Bamonte began to probe what had every appearance of widespread police crime and a massive cover-up whose highlight was the unsolved murder of Town Marshall George Conff. The fact that many of those involved - now in their 80s and 90s - were still alive made it imperative that Bamonte unravel this mystery. The result is Breaking Blue, a white-knuckle ride through institutional corruption and cover-up that vividly documents Depression-era Spokane and an extraordinary case that few believed would ever be brought to light. Members Reviews: Excellent! Highly Recommended. Timothy Egan is a hell of a good writer and very smart guy. He wraps his thoroughly researched narratives inside the fascinating times and places in which those stories are set. Breaking Blue is every bit as engrossing as two of his other books, The Big Burn and The Worst Hard Times. fascinating story narrator takes you back to the dustbowl and you feel like you are living in the area throughout its good and bad times. this would be an excellent blockbuster movie with all its twists and turns. I really feel for the sheriff and the Marshalls family. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Hero-The-Life-and-Legend-of-Lawrence-of-Arabia-Audiobook/B004BOCR48 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hero: The Life and Legend of Lawrence of Arabia Author: Michael Korda Narrator: Robin Sachs Format: Abridged Length: 14 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 11-16-10 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 262 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Michael Korda's Hero is the story of an epic life on a grand scale: a revealing, in-depth, and gripping biography of the extraordinary, mysterious, and dynamic Englishman whose daring exploits and romantic profile - including his blond, sun-burnished good looks and flowing white robes - made him an object of intense fascination, still famous the world over as "Lawrence of Arabia". An Oxford scholar and archaeologist, one of five illegitimate sons of a British aristocrat who ran away with his daughters' governess, Lawrence was sent to Cairo as a young intelligence officer in 1916. He vanished into the desert in 1917, only to emerge later as one of the greatest, and certainly most colorful, figures of World War One. Though a foreigner, he played a leading and courageous part in uniting the Arab tribes to defeat the Turks, and eventually capture Damascus, transforming himself into a world-famous hero, hailed as "the Uncrowned King of Arabia". In illuminating Lawrence's achievements, Korda digs further than anyone before him to expose the flesh-and-blood man and his contradictory nature. And as Korda shows in his brilliantly readable and formidably authoritative biography, Lawrence was not only a man of his times; he was a visionary whose accomplishments - as a farsighted diplomat and kingmaker, military strategist of genius, perhaps the first modern "media celebrity" (and one of the first victims of it), and an acclaimed writer - transcended his era. Korda examines Lawrence's vision for the modern Middle East - plans that, had they been carried through, might have prevented the hatred and bloodshed that have become ubiquitous in the region. Ultimately, as this magisterial work demonstrates, Lawrence remains one of the most unique and fascinating figures of modern times, the arch-hero whose life is at once a triumph and a sacrifice and whose capacity to astonish still remains undimmed. Critic Reviews: Much has been written about him, but no one has succeeded in illuminating the quintessential Lawrence of Arabia so profoundly and so well as Michael Korda. Hero is a work of brilliance, discernment and meticulous scholarship that surely will be hailed as the gold standard. (Henry A. Kissinger) This magisterial biography of British soldier and adventurer T.E. Lawrence celebrates a life spent subverting authority in the most glamorous - and bizarre - ways. Kordas vivid portrait of Lawrence and his warring impulses captures the brilliance and charisma of this fascinating figure. (Publishers Weekly) Comprehensive.... An accessible, textured story of one man who intimately knew the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune. (Kirkus Reviews) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Michael Korda) Tue, 16 Nov 2010 17:55:13 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Hero-The-Life-and-Legend-of-Lawrence-of-Arabia-Audiobook/B004BOCR48 thebookvoice.com 14:10:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hero: The Life and Legend of Lawrence of Arabia Author: Michael Korda Narrator: Robin Sachs Format: Abridged Length: 14 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 11-16-10 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 262 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Michael Korda's Hero is the story of an epic life on a grand scale: a revealing, in-depth, and gripping biography of the extraordinary, mysterious, and dynamic Englishman whose daring exploits and romantic profile - including his blond, sun-burnished good looks and flowing white robes - made him an object of intense fascination, still famous the world over as "Lawrence of Arabia". An Oxford scholar and archaeologist, one of five illegitimate sons of a British aristocrat who ran away with his daughters' governess, Lawrence was sent to Cairo as a young intelligence officer in 1916. He vanished into the desert in 1917, only to emerge later as one of the greatest, and certainly most colorful, figures of World War One. Though a foreigner, he played a leading and courageous part in uniting the Arab tribes to defeat the Turks, and eventually capture Damascus, transforming himself into a world-famous hero, hailed as "the Uncrowned King of Arabia". In illuminating Lawrence's achievements, Korda digs further than anyone before him to expose the flesh-and-blood man and his contradictory nature. And as Korda shows in his brilliantly readable and formidably authoritative biography, Lawrence was not only a man of his times; he was a visionary whose accomplishments - as a farsighted diplomat and kingmaker, military strategist of genius, perhaps the first modern "media celebrity" (and one of the first victims of it), and an acclaimed writer - transcended his era. Korda examines Lawrence's vision for the modern Middle East - plans that, had they been carried through, might have prevented the hatred and bloodshed that have become ubiquitous in the region. Ultimately, as this magisterial work demonstrates, Lawrence remains one of the most unique and fascinating figures of modern times, the arch-hero whose life is at once a triumph and a sacrifice and whose capacity to astonish still remains undimmed. Critic Reviews: Much has been written about him, but no one has succeeded in illuminating the quintessential Lawrence of Arabia so profoundly and so well as Michael Korda. Hero is a work of brilliance, discernment and meticulous scholarship that surely will be hailed as the gold standard. (Henry A. Kissinger) This magisterial biography of British soldier and adventurer T.E. Lawrence celebrates a life spent subverting authority in the most glamorous - and bizarre - ways. Kordas vivid portrait of Lawrence and his warring impulses captures the brilliance and charisma of this fascinating figure. (Publishers Weekly) Comprehensive.... An accessible, textured story of one man who intimately knew the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune. (Kirkus Reviews) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hero: The Life and Legend of Lawrence of Arabia Author: Michael Korda Narrator: Robin Sachs Format: Abridged Length: 14 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 11-16-10 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 262 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Michael Korda's Hero is the story of an epic life on a grand scale: a revealing, in-depth, and gripping biography of the extraordinary, mysterious, and dynamic Englishman whose daring exploits and romantic profile - including his blond, sun-burnished good looks and flowing white robes - made him an object of intense fascination, still famous the world over as "Lawrence of Arabia". An Oxford scholar and archaeologist, one of five illegitimate sons of a British aristocrat who ran away with his daughters' governess, Lawrence was sent to Cairo as a young intelligence officer in 1916. He vanished into the desert in 1917, only to emerge later as one of the greatest, and certainly most colorful, figures of World War One. Though a foreigner, he played a leading and courageous part in uniting the Arab tribes to defeat the Turks, and eventually capture Damascus, transforming himself into a world-famous hero, hailed as "the Uncrowned King of Arabia". In illuminating Lawrence's achievements, Korda digs further than anyone before him to expose the flesh-and-blood man and his contradictory nature. And as Korda shows in his brilliantly readable and formidably authoritative biography, Lawrence was not only a man of his times; he was a visionary whose accomplishments - as a farsighted diplomat and kingmaker, military strategist of genius, perhaps the first modern "media celebrity" (and one of the first victims of it), and an acclaimed writer - transcended his era. Korda examines Lawrence's vision for the modern Middle East - plans that, had they been carried through, might have prevented the hatred and bloodshed that have become ubiquitous in the region. Ultimately, as this magisterial work demonstrates, Lawrence remains one of the most unique and fascinating figures of modern times, the arch-hero whose life is at once a triumph and a sacrifice and whose capacity to astonish still remains undimmed. Critic Reviews: Much has been written about him, but no one has succeeded in illuminating the quintessential Lawrence of Arabia so profoundly and so well as Michael Korda. Hero is a work of brilliance, discernment and meticulous scholarship that surely will be hailed as the gold standard. (Henry A. Kissinger) This magisterial biography of British soldier and adventurer T.E. Lawrence celebrates a life spent subverting authority in the most glamorous - and bizarre - ways. Kordas vivid portrait of Lawrence and his warring impulses captures the brilliance and charisma of this fascinating figure. (Publishers Weekly) Comprehensive.... An accessible, textured story of one man who intimately knew the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune. (Kirkus Reviews) Members Reviews: Excellent book and narration Lawrence was an enigma; at the height of his fame he retreated from the public eye. Korda captures the complexity without explaining it away. He presents Lawrence's life without simplifying it. The tone of the book is one of deep pathos and an ineluctable pitch towards disaster, but it's a lovely thing nonetheless. I do wish we had had the option of an unabridged version. An interesting man and an interesting story This book is well written. Lawrence is known to most of us through the 1962 film about him, but hearing his story told is still quite interesting. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/A-Good-Life-Audiobook/B071R6JG8H Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Good Life Subtitle: Newspapering and Other Adventures Author: Ben Bradlee Narrator: Ben Bradlee Format: Abridged Length: 4 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 04-13-17 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: An eyewitness account from the playing fields where the first rough draft of history was written. On August 8, 1942, I graduated from Harvard by the skin of my teeth at 10 a.m. At noon I was commissioned an ensign in the US Naval Reserve. And at 4 p.m., I married Jean Saltonstall, the first and only girl I had ever been with, and I was on my way to someplace called the South Pacific. I was not yet 21.... The education of Benjamin C. Bradlee was finally underway. And so begins this witty, candid story of a daring young man who made his way to the heights of American journalism and public life, from a New Hampshire weekly through his foreign correspondent years in Europe, to the apex of his career at the Washington Post, whose Watergate coverage gave journalism its finest hours. An eyewitness to most of the seminal events of our time, a good friend to President Kennedy, and a dreaded foe of President Nixon, Bradlee watched and talked to most of the heroes and villains who were making such vivid history so fast. Taking the helm of the Washington Post in 1965, Bradlee and his reporters redefined the way the news is reported, published, and read; his leadership and investigative drive following the break-in at the Democratic National Committee led to the downfall of a president and kept every president afterward on his toes. A Good Life is Bradlee's irreverent, earthy, and revealing look at modern American journalism - and the extraordinary life story of the man who helped to reinvent it. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ben Bradlee) Thu, 13 Apr 2017 21:26:04 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/A-Good-Life-Audiobook/B071R6JG8H thebookvoice.com 04:22:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Good Life Subtitle: Newspapering and Other Adventures Author: Ben Bradlee Narrator: Ben Bradlee Format: Abridged Length: 4 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 04-13-17 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: An eyewitness account from the playing fields where the first rough draft of history was written. On August 8, 1942, I graduated from Harvard by the skin of my teeth at 10 a.m. At noon I was commissioned an ensign in the US Naval Reserve. And at 4 p.m., I married Jean Saltonstall, the first and only girl I had ever been with, and I was on my way to someplace called the South Pacific. I was not yet 21.... The education of Benjamin C. Bradlee was finally underway. And so begins this witty, candid story of a daring young man who made his way to the heights of American journalism and public life, from a New Hampshire weekly through his foreign correspondent years in Europe, to the apex of his career at the Washington Post, whose Watergate coverage gave journalism its finest hours. An eyewitness to most of the seminal events of our time, a good friend to President Kennedy, and a dreaded foe of President Nixon, Bradlee watched and talked to most of the heroes and villains who were making such vivid history so fast. Taking the helm of the Washington Post in 1965, Bradlee and his reporters redefined the way the news is reported, published, and read; his leadership and investigative drive following the break-in at the Democratic National Committee led to the downfall of a president and kept every president afterward on his toes. A Good Life is Bradlee's irreverent, earthy, and revealing look at modern American journalism - and the extraordinary life story of the man who helped to reinvent it. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Good Life Subtitle: Newspapering and Other Adventures Author: Ben Bradlee Narrator: Ben Bradlee Format: Abridged Length: 4 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 04-13-17 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: An eyewitness account from the playing fields where the first rough draft of history was written. On August 8, 1942, I graduated from Harvard by the skin of my teeth at 10 a.m. At noon I was commissioned an ensign in the US Naval Reserve. And at 4 p.m., I married Jean Saltonstall, the first and only girl I had ever been with, and I was on my way to someplace called the South Pacific. I was not yet 21.... The education of Benjamin C. Bradlee was finally underway. And so begins this witty, candid story of a daring young man who made his way to the heights of American journalism and public life, from a New Hampshire weekly through his foreign correspondent years in Europe, to the apex of his career at the Washington Post, whose Watergate coverage gave journalism its finest hours. An eyewitness to most of the seminal events of our time, a good friend to President Kennedy, and a dreaded foe of President Nixon, Bradlee watched and talked to most of the heroes and villains who were making such vivid history so fast. Taking the helm of the Washington Post in 1965, Bradlee and his reporters redefined the way the news is reported, published, and read; his leadership and investigative drive following the break-in at the Democratic National Committee led to the downfall of a president and kept every president afterward on his toes. A Good Life is Bradlee's irreverent, earthy, and revealing look at modern American journalism - and the extraordinary life story of the man who helped to reinvent it. Members Reviews: Book might have been in slightly better shape (the cover's crumbling off as we read it) Book might have been in slightly better shape (the cover's crumbling off as we read it). The story's pretty amazing and he's a great writer with a terrific dry sense of humour. Five Stars Great book. Four Stars As represented. Five Stars Was as promisted.Thank you engaging and truthful A candid, well written personal history from a man who had a front row seat to all of the spectacular events since world war II. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/My-Journey-Audiobook/B00RDISFYU Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: My Journey Author: APJ Abdul Kalam Narrator: Bhasker Mehta Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 12-24-14 Publisher: Reado Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 52 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: My Journey: Transforming Dreams Into Actions documents the life of a young boy from Rameshwaram, who not only became a renowned scientist in India, but also held the highest post that the country could ever offer. Through the course of this book, Kalam tells his listeners about key events in his life that brought him to where he is, today. Kalam doesn't only talk about him being India's former President, but as a boy, son, student, and scientist. Kalam's hometown, Rameshwaram, was indeed a serene place to dwell. Kalam speaks about his dream of becoming a fighter pilot, which crashed as he was awarded the ninth position among 25 candidates, with the selected ones being the top eight. Kalam recalls his dream of flying a machine as it rises higher into the stratosphere. He tells the readers that he received two interview calls, one from the Directorate of Technical Development and Production (DTDP) and the other from the Indian Air Force, Dehradun. Kalam goes on to explain that the DTDP interview was fairly easy, but for the Air Force, he needed to have a certain level of "smartness", apart from the qualifications and practical knowledge. After being rejected by the IAF, he went through a trying time, where he decided to move on and become a scientist. He began to work tirelessly at his job as the Senior Scientific Assistant at DTDP. Kalam also speaks about his close-knit family and the impact they had on his life. Despite his childhood full of difficulties, he was able to cope because of his highly supportive family. He also speaks briefly about the peaceful co-existence of Islam, Christianity, and Hinduism, in his village. Kalam also talks about Dr. Vikram Sarabhai and the profound impact he had on his life. Kalam also talks about his tag as the "Missile Man", as well as his unique hairstyle. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (APJ Abdul Kalam) Wed, 24 Dec 2014 17:47:06 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/My-Journey-Audiobook/B00RDISFYU thebookvoice.com 03:02:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: My Journey Author: APJ Abdul Kalam Narrator: Bhasker Mehta Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 12-24-14 Publisher: Reado Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 52 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: My Journey: Transforming Dreams Into Actions documents the life of a young boy from Rameshwaram, who not only became a renowned scientist in India, but also held the highest post that the country could ever offer. Through the course of this book, Kalam tells his listeners about key events in his life that brought him to where he is, today. Kalam doesn't only talk about him being India's former President, but as a boy, son, student, and scientist. Kalam's hometown, Rameshwaram, was indeed a serene place to dwell. Kalam speaks about his dream of becoming a fighter pilot, which crashed as he was awarded the ninth position among 25 candidates, with the selected ones being the top eight. Kalam recalls his dream of flying a machine as it rises higher into the stratosphere. He tells the readers that he received two interview calls, one from the Directorate of Technical Development and Production (DTDP) and the other from the Indian Air Force, Dehradun. Kalam goes on to explain that the DTDP interview was fairly easy, but for the Air Force, he needed to have a certain level of "smartness", apart from the qualifications and practical knowledge. After being rejected by the IAF, he went through a trying time, where he decided to move on and become a scientist. He began to work tirelessly at his job as the Senior Scientific Assistant at DTDP. Kalam also speaks about his close-knit family and the impact they had on his life. Despite his childhood full of difficulties, he was able to cope because of his highly supportive family. He also speaks briefly about the peaceful co-existence of Islam, Christianity, and Hinduism, in his village. Kalam also talks about Dr. Vikram Sarabhai and the profound impact he had on his life. Kalam also talks about his tag as the "Missile Man", as well as his unique hairstyle. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: My Journey Author: APJ Abdul Kalam Narrator: Bhasker Mehta Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 12-24-14 Publisher: Reado Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 52 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: My Journey: Transforming Dreams Into Actions documents the life of a young boy from Rameshwaram, who not only became a renowned scientist in India, but also held the highest post that the country could ever offer. Through the course of this book, Kalam tells his listeners about key events in his life that brought him to where he is, today. Kalam doesn't only talk about him being India's former President, but as a boy, son, student, and scientist. Kalam's hometown, Rameshwaram, was indeed a serene place to dwell. Kalam speaks about his dream of becoming a fighter pilot, which crashed as he was awarded the ninth position among 25 candidates, with the selected ones being the top eight. Kalam recalls his dream of flying a machine as it rises higher into the stratosphere. He tells the readers that he received two interview calls, one from the Directorate of Technical Development and Production (DTDP) and the other from the Indian Air Force, Dehradun. Kalam goes on to explain that the DTDP interview was fairly easy, but for the Air Force, he needed to have a certain level of "smartness", apart from the qualifications and practical knowledge. After being rejected by the IAF, he went through a trying time, where he decided to move on and become a scientist. He began to work tirelessly at his job as the Senior Scientific Assistant at DTDP. Kalam also speaks about his close-knit family and the impact they had on his life. Despite his childhood full of difficulties, he was able to cope because of his highly supportive family. He also speaks briefly about the peaceful co-existence of Islam, Christianity, and Hinduism, in his village. Kalam also talks about Dr. Vikram Sarabhai and the profound impact he had on his life. Kalam also talks about his tag as the "Missile Man", as well as his unique hairstyle. Members Reviews: I was expecting more business details in the story Since Dr. Kalam businesslife spanned more than six decades, I was expecting more details on his business career. But overall its a good book. one of the great leaders in India. its awesome!!! i really loved this audio book of kalam!!!it is a great inspiration for youth of this country. Not at all a full account of Kalams life The book is all over the place. Its not a "real" autobiography. He was a great man. I wish this went into more detail and was in chronological order. Amazing This book has been very inspirational, and has made me learn the value of small things in life, things that I never thought of. May God bless Mr. Abdul Kalam. :) Nice book describes the story of great leader If you could sum up My Journey in three words, what would they be? Nice book describes the story of great leader What other book might you compare My Journey to and why? Nice book describes the story of great leader What does Bhasker Mehta bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? Nice book describes the story of great leader Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? Nice book describes the story of great leader Any additional comments? Nice book describes the story of great leader https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Alexander-Hamilton-Audiobook/B01IU7TFNW Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Alexander Hamilton Subtitle: First Architect of the American Government Author: Michael W. Simmons Narrator: Alan Munro Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 07-22-16 Publisher: Make Profits Easy LLC Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: What did Alexander Hamilton ever do besides get shot in a duel by Aaron Burr? When it comes to the American government, the answer is practically everything. Born in the West Indies, Hamilton was the illegitimate child of a Scottish nobleman who lost a fortune in sugar plantations. Orphaned as a teenager, he came to America in search of an education, a home, and the war that would at last bring him fame and honor. As George Washington's most trusted aide, Hamilton helped to win the American Revolution - but after the war, his enemies lost no time accusing him of trying to sell his country back to the British. He was the most powerful member of Washington's presidential cabinet - so why did Adams and Jefferson hate him so much? In this book, you will learn how the author of the Federalist Papers and the first Secretary of the Treasury nearly ruined his career by fighting duels, seducing women, and getting involved in America's first sex scandal. The duel that killed Alexander Hamilton is the most famous duel in American history, but you'll have to come up with your own answer to its greatest mystery: who shot first, Hamilton or Burr? bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Michael W. Simmons) Fri, 22 Jul 2016 09:51:14 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Alexander-Hamilton-Audiobook/B01IU7TFNW thebookvoice.com 04:14:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Alexander Hamilton Subtitle: First Architect of the American Government Author: Michael W. Simmons Narrator: Alan Munro Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 07-22-16 Publisher: Make Profits Easy LLC Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: What did Alexander Hamilton ever do besides get shot in a duel by Aaron Burr? When it comes to the American government, the answer is practically everything. Born in the West Indies, Hamilton was the illegitimate child of a Scottish nobleman who lost a fortune in sugar plantations. Orphaned as a teenager, he came to America in search of an education, a home, and the war that would at last bring him fame and honor. As George Washington's most trusted aide, Hamilton helped to win the American Revolution - but after the war, his enemies lost no time accusing him of trying to sell his country back to the British. He was the most powerful member of Washington's presidential cabinet - so why did Adams and Jefferson hate him so much? In this book, you will learn how the author of the Federalist Papers and the first Secretary of the Treasury nearly ruined his career by fighting duels, seducing women, and getting involved in America's first sex scandal. The duel that killed Alexander Hamilton is the most famous duel in American history, but you'll have to come up with your own answer to its greatest mystery: who shot first, Hamilton or Burr? Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Alexander Hamilton Subtitle: First Architect of the American Government Author: Michael W. Simmons Narrator: Alan Munro Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 07-22-16 Publisher: Make Profits Easy LLC Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: What did Alexander Hamilton ever do besides get shot in a duel by Aaron Burr? When it comes to the American government, the answer is practically everything. Born in the West Indies, Hamilton was the illegitimate child of a Scottish nobleman who lost a fortune in sugar plantations. Orphaned as a teenager, he came to America in search of an education, a home, and the war that would at last bring him fame and honor. As George Washington's most trusted aide, Hamilton helped to win the American Revolution - but after the war, his enemies lost no time accusing him of trying to sell his country back to the British. He was the most powerful member of Washington's presidential cabinet - so why did Adams and Jefferson hate him so much? In this book, you will learn how the author of the Federalist Papers and the first Secretary of the Treasury nearly ruined his career by fighting duels, seducing women, and getting involved in America's first sex scandal. The duel that killed Alexander Hamilton is the most famous duel in American history, but you'll have to come up with your own answer to its greatest mystery: who shot first, Hamilton or Burr? Members Reviews: Great story but the narrator could have been better. The story of Alexander Hamilton is fascinating. I found the narrator such a distraction with strange intimations of common words...almost robotic. He paused in odd places and accented the wrong syllables and did not pause before the end of a sentence and the title of the next section. It took me a while to realize there even were sections because of the way it was read. I think I would have enjoyed it much more with a more animated narrator. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Prague-Winter-Audiobook/B007V5HW0I Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Prague Winter Subtitle: A Personal Story of Remembrance and War, 1937-1948 Author: Madeleine Albright Narrator: Madeleine Albright Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 04-24-12 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 221 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Before Madeleine Albright turned twelve, her life was shaken by the Nazi invasion of Czechoslovakia - the country where she was born - the Battle of Britain, the near total destruction of European Jewry, the Allied victory in World War II, the rise of communism, and the onset of the Cold War. Albright's experiences, and those of her family, provide a lens through which to view the most tumultuous dozen years in modern history. Drawing on her memory, her parents' written reflections, interviews with contemporaries, and newly available documents, Albright recounts a tale that is by turns harrowing and inspiring. Prague Winter is an exploration of the past with timeless dilemmas in mind and, simultaneously, a journey with universal lessons that is intensely personal. The book takes readers from the Bohemian capital's thousand-year-old castle to the bomb shelters of London, from the desolate prison ghetto of TerezÍn to the highest councils of European and American government. Albright reflects on her discovery of her family's Jewish heritage many decades after the war, on her Czech homeland's tangled history, and on the stark moral choices faced by her parents and their generation. Often relying on eyewitness descriptions, she tells the story of how millions of ordinary citizens were ripped from familiar surroundings and forced into new roles as exiled leaders and freedom fighters, resistance organizers and collaborators, victims and killers. These events of enormous complexity are nevertheless shaped by concepts familiar to any growing child: fear, trust, adaptation, the search for identity, the pressure to conform, the quest for independence, and the difference between right and wrong. "No one who lived through the years of 1937 to 1948," Albright writes, "was a stranger to profound sadness. Millions of innocents did not survive, and their deaths must never be forgotten. Today we lack the power to reclaim lost lives, but we have a duty to learn all that we can about what happened and why." At once a deeply personal memoir and an incisive work of history, Prague Winter serves as a guide to the future through the lessons of the past - as seen through the eyes of one of the international community's most respected and fascinating figures. Critic Reviews: A remarkable story of adventure and passion, tragedy and courage set against the backdrop of occupied Czechoslovakia and World War II. Albright provides fresh insights into the events that shaped her career and challenges us to think deeply about the moral dilemmas that arise in our own lives. (Vaclav Havel) I was totally blown away by this book. It is a breathtaking combination of the historical and the personal. Albright confronts the brutal realities of the Holocaust and the conflicted moral choices it led to. An unforgettable tale of fascism and communism, courage and realism, families and heartache and love. (Walter Isaacson) A genuinely admirable book. Albright skillfully returns us to some of the darkest years of modern times. Spring eventually came to Prague, but in much of the world it is still winter. The love of democracy fills every one of these instructive and stirring pages. (Leon Wieseltier) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Madeleine Albright) Tue, 24 Apr 2012 02:13:02 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Prague-Winter-Audiobook/B007V5HW0I thebookvoice.com 15:23:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Prague Winter Subtitle: A Personal Story of Remembrance and War, 1937-1948 Author: Madeleine Albright Narrator: Madeleine Albright Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 04-24-12 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 221 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Before Madeleine Albright turned twelve, her life was shaken by the Nazi invasion of Czechoslovakia - the country where she was born - the Battle of Britain, the near total destruction of European Jewry, the Allied victory in World War II, the rise of communism, and the onset of the Cold War. Albright's experiences, and those of her family, provide a lens through which to view the most tumultuous dozen years in modern history. Drawing on her memory, her parents' written reflections, interviews with contemporaries, and newly available documents, Albright recounts a tale that is by turns harrowing and inspiring. Prague Winter is an exploration of the past with timeless dilemmas in mind and, simultaneously, a journey with universal lessons that is intensely personal. The book takes readers from the Bohemian capital's thousand-year-old castle to the bomb shelters of London, from the desolate prison ghetto of TerezÍn to the highest councils of European and American government. Albright reflects on her discovery of her family's Jewish heritage many decades after the war, on her Czech homeland's tangled history, and on the stark moral choices faced by her parents and their generation. Often relying on eyewitness descriptions, she tells the story of how millions of ordinary citizens were ripped from familiar surroundings and forced into new roles as exiled leaders and freedom fighters, resistance organizers and collaborators, victims and killers. These events of enormous complexity are nevertheless shaped by concepts familiar to any growing child: fear, trust, adaptation, the search for identity, the pressure to conform, the quest for independence, and the difference between right and wrong. "No one who lived through the years of 1937 to 1948," Albright writes, "was a stranger to profound sadness. Millions of innocents did not survive, and their deaths must never be forgotten. Today we lack the power to reclaim lost lives, but we have a duty to learn all that we can about what happened and why." At once a deeply personal memoir and an incisive work of history, Prague Winter serves as a guide to the future through the lessons of the past - as seen through the eyes of one of the international community's most respected and fascinating figures. Critic Reviews: A remarkable story of adventure and passion, tragedy and courage set against the backdrop of occupied Czechoslovakia and World War II. Albright provides fresh insights into the events that shaped her career and challenges us to think deeply about the moral dilemmas that arise in our own lives. (Vaclav Havel) I was totally blown away by this book. It is a breathtaking combination of the historical and the personal. Albright confronts the brutal realities of the Holocaust and the conflicted moral choices it led to. An unforgettable tale of fascism and communism, courage and realism, families and heartache and love. (Walter Isaacson) A genuinely admirable book. Albright skillfully returns us to some of the darkest years of modern times. Spring eventually came to Prague, but in much of the world it is still winter. The love of democracy fills every one of these instructive and stirring pages. (Leon Wieseltier) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Prague Winter Subtitle: A Personal Story of Remembrance and War, 1937-1948 Author: Madeleine Albright Narrator: Madeleine Albright Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 04-24-12 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 221 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Before Madeleine Albright turned twelve, her life was shaken by the Nazi invasion of Czechoslovakia - the country where she was born - the Battle of Britain, the near total destruction of European Jewry, the Allied victory in World War II, the rise of communism, and the onset of the Cold War. Albright's experiences, and those of her family, provide a lens through which to view the most tumultuous dozen years in modern history. Drawing on her memory, her parents' written reflections, interviews with contemporaries, and newly available documents, Albright recounts a tale that is by turns harrowing and inspiring. Prague Winter is an exploration of the past with timeless dilemmas in mind and, simultaneously, a journey with universal lessons that is intensely personal. The book takes readers from the Bohemian capital's thousand-year-old castle to the bomb shelters of London, from the desolate prison ghetto of TerezÍn to the highest councils of European and American government. Albright reflects on her discovery of her family's Jewish heritage many decades after the war, on her Czech homeland's tangled history, and on the stark moral choices faced by her parents and their generation. Often relying on eyewitness descriptions, she tells the story of how millions of ordinary citizens were ripped from familiar surroundings and forced into new roles as exiled leaders and freedom fighters, resistance organizers and collaborators, victims and killers. These events of enormous complexity are nevertheless shaped by concepts familiar to any growing child: fear, trust, adaptation, the search for identity, the pressure to conform, the quest for independence, and the difference between right and wrong. "No one who lived through the years of 1937 to 1948," Albright writes, "was a stranger to profound sadness. Millions of innocents did not survive, and their deaths must never be forgotten. Today we lack the power to reclaim lost lives, but we have a duty to learn all that we can about what happened and why." At once a deeply personal memoir and an incisive work of history, Prague Winter serves as a guide to the future through the lessons of the past - as seen through the eyes of one of the international community's most respected and fascinating figures. Critic Reviews: A remarkable story of adventure and passion, tragedy and courage set against the backdrop of occupied Czechoslovakia and World War II. Albright provides fresh insights into the events that shaped her career and challenges us to think deeply about the moral dilemmas that arise in our own lives. (Vaclav Havel) I was totally blown away by this book. It is a breathtaking combination of the historical and the personal. Albright confronts the brutal realities of the Holocaust and the conflicted moral choices it led to. An unforgettable tale of fascism and communism, courage and realism, families and heartache and love. (Walter Isaacson) A genuinely admirable book. Albright skillfully returns us to some of the darkest years of modern times. Spring eventually came to Prague, but in much of the world it is still winter. The love of democracy fills every one of these instructive and stirring pages. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Partners-in-Crime-Audiobook/B01J6IWHGQ Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Partners in Crime Subtitle: The Clintons' Scheme to Monetize the White House for Personal Profit Author: Jerome Corsi Narrator: Mike Chamberlain Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 08-09-16 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 43 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: In Partners in Crime, two-time number-one New York Times best-selling author Jerome R. Corsi, PhD, presents detailed research and expert testimony proving beyond a shadow of a doubt that the Clinton Foundation is a vast criminal conspiracy. Corsi exposes how the Clintons amassed hundreds of millions of dollars in personal net worth while building a $2 billion empire in the Clinton Foundation. The victims are thousands of honest people who contributed their hard-earned money to what they thought were philanthropic causes. The sordid tale involves suspicion of Enron-like fraudulent accounting practices by none other than PricewaterhouseCoopers, a "Big Four" firm, as well as the several shell corporations and pass-through bank accounts Bill Clinton has established in secret to hide what amounts to kickbacks from Clinton Foundation donors and sponsors. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jerome Corsi) Tue, 09 Aug 2016 07:13:51 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Partners-in-Crime-Audiobook/B01J6IWHGQ thebookvoice.com 10:54:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Partners in Crime Subtitle: The Clintons' Scheme to Monetize the White House for Personal Profit Author: Jerome Corsi Narrator: Mike Chamberlain Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 08-09-16 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 43 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: In Partners in Crime, two-time number-one New York Times best-selling author Jerome R. Corsi, PhD, presents detailed research and expert testimony proving beyond a shadow of a doubt that the Clinton Foundation is a vast criminal conspiracy. Corsi exposes how the Clintons amassed hundreds of millions of dollars in personal net worth while building a $2 billion empire in the Clinton Foundation. The victims are thousands of honest people who contributed their hard-earned money to what they thought were philanthropic causes. The sordid tale involves suspicion of Enron-like fraudulent accounting practices by none other than PricewaterhouseCoopers, a "Big Four" firm, as well as the several shell corporations and pass-through bank accounts Bill Clinton has established in secret to hide what amounts to kickbacks from Clinton Foundation donors and sponsors. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Partners in Crime Subtitle: The Clintons' Scheme to Monetize the White House for Personal Profit Author: Jerome Corsi Narrator: Mike Chamberlain Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 08-09-16 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 43 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: In Partners in Crime, two-time number-one New York Times best-selling author Jerome R. Corsi, PhD, presents detailed research and expert testimony proving beyond a shadow of a doubt that the Clinton Foundation is a vast criminal conspiracy. Corsi exposes how the Clintons amassed hundreds of millions of dollars in personal net worth while building a $2 billion empire in the Clinton Foundation. The victims are thousands of honest people who contributed their hard-earned money to what they thought were philanthropic causes. The sordid tale involves suspicion of Enron-like fraudulent accounting practices by none other than PricewaterhouseCoopers, a "Big Four" firm, as well as the several shell corporations and pass-through bank accounts Bill Clinton has established in secret to hide what amounts to kickbacks from Clinton Foundation donors and sponsors. Members Reviews: Should be required reading for every #Voter in #America Excellent review of the " ultimate insiders" Bill & Hillary. The depth and research of "Partners in Crime" by Jerome Corsi is extensive. He reveals the true nature of the Clintons. Left to themselves, and with the power of another term in the White House they will surely destroy our hopes for truth & justice. Along with giving up our nation's sovereignty. It is up to Voters to inform themselves and in so doing protect what God has given to us the "Rule of Law". https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/John-Quincy-Adams-Audiobook/B002V1LCVC Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: John Quincy Adams Subtitle: A Public Life, A Private Life Author: Paul C. Nagel Narrator: Jeff Riggenbach Format: Unabridged Length: 18 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 10-08-09 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 150 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: A United States minister, senator, president, and congressman in turn, John Quincy Adams was one of the most prevalent and dedicated Americans in history. Drawing from Adams' 70-year diary, author Paul Nagel probes deeply into the psyche of this cantankerous, misanthropic, erudite, hardworking son of a former president whose remarkable career spanned so many offices. We learn about his passionate marriage to Louisa Johnson, his personal tragedies, including two sons lost to alcoholism, his recurring depression, exasperating behavior, and brilliant diplomacy. We see his frustration with the political life and the pleasure he drew from being a poet, critic, translator, essayist, botanist, and professor of oratory at Harvard. Nagel's great achievement, in this first biography of America's sixth president in a quarter century, is to finally portray Adams in all his talent and complexity. ©1997 Paul C. Nagel (P)1999 Blackstone Audio, Inc. Critic Reviews: "An excellent book...Jeff Riggenbach beautifully narrates the story as interesting, vital historical biography....His inflections and vocal shadings urge you to listen further and to really appreciate this most accomplished public servant." ( AudioFile)"With this excellent biography...Nagel focuses more on the private Adams, utilizing diary entries to provide keen insight into this extraordinary man....The result is a fascinating psychobiography. Highly recommended for all libraries." ( Library Journal) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Paul C. Nagel) Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:48:53 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/John-Quincy-Adams-Audiobook/B002V1LCVC thebookvoice.com 18:48:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: John Quincy Adams Subtitle: A Public Life, A Private Life Author: Paul C. Nagel Narrator: Jeff Riggenbach Format: Unabridged Length: 18 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 10-08-09 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 150 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: A United States minister, senator, president, and congressman in turn, John Quincy Adams was one of the most prevalent and dedicated Americans in history. Drawing from Adams' 70-year diary, author Paul Nagel probes deeply into the psyche of this cantankerous, misanthropic, erudite, hardworking son of a former president whose remarkable career spanned so many offices. We learn about his passionate marriage to Louisa Johnson, his personal tragedies, including two sons lost to alcoholism, his recurring depression, exasperating behavior, and brilliant diplomacy. We see his frustration with the political life and the pleasure he drew from being a poet, critic, translator, essayist, botanist, and professor of oratory at Harvard. Nagel's great achievement, in this first biography of America's sixth president in a quarter century, is to finally portray Adams in all his talent and complexity. ©1997 Paul C. Nagel (P)1999 Blackstone Audio, Inc. Critic Reviews: "An excellent book...Jeff Riggenbach beautifully narrates the story as interesting, vital historical biography....His inflections and vocal shadings urge you to listen further and to really appreciate this most accomplished public servant." ( AudioFile)"With this excellent biography...Nagel focuses more on the private Adams, utilizing diary entries to provide keen insight into this extraordinary man....The result is a fascinating psychobiography. Highly recommended for all libraries." ( Library Journal) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: John Quincy Adams Subtitle: A Public Life, A Private Life Author: Paul C. Nagel Narrator: Jeff Riggenbach Format: Unabridged Length: 18 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 10-08-09 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 150 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: A United States minister, senator, president, and congressman in turn, John Quincy Adams was one of the most prevalent and dedicated Americans in history. Drawing from Adams' 70-year diary, author Paul Nagel probes deeply into the psyche of this cantankerous, misanthropic, erudite, hardworking son of a former president whose remarkable career spanned so many offices. We learn about his passionate marriage to Louisa Johnson, his personal tragedies, including two sons lost to alcoholism, his recurring depression, exasperating behavior, and brilliant diplomacy. We see his frustration with the political life and the pleasure he drew from being a poet, critic, translator, essayist, botanist, and professor of oratory at Harvard. Nagel's great achievement, in this first biography of America's sixth president in a quarter century, is to finally portray Adams in all his talent and complexity. ©1997 Paul C. Nagel (P)1999 Blackstone Audio, Inc. Critic Reviews: "An excellent book...Jeff Riggenbach beautifully narrates the story as interesting, vital historical biography....His inflections and vocal shadings urge you to listen further and to really appreciate this most accomplished public servant." ( AudioFile)"With this excellent biography...Nagel focuses more on the private Adams, utilizing diary entries to provide keen insight into this extraordinary man....The result is a fascinating psychobiography. Highly recommended for all libraries." ( Library Journal) Members Reviews: Good Book, Narrow Focus This biography by Nagel provides the reader with more of a character study of Adams than an historical biography. This is not a problem as long as you are expecting a biography focused more upon Adams' lengthy diary entries as opposed to a more objective analysis of Adams. While this book had decent narration and production values, it is unlikely to enchant readers who do not already have an interest in John Quincey Adams. Disappointing This is a truly dull book. The author appears to be so excited to be using John Q. Adams manuscript diary that he has written more of a biography of the diary than of the man. The book sinks under the weight of trivia, as the author makes no effort to establish the significance of Adams daily activities and thoughts. Rather than analysis of the writings and actions of Adams, we get endless detail on what Adams ate, how much he paid for furniture, his opinion on flannel underwear, his hemorrhoids [seriously]. The author admits that Adams repetitious self-doubt can get tedious, and then goes ahead and quotes these passages over and over. The villain of this book is Abigail Adams, portrayed here as an early American Mommie Dearest. Nagel mentions books and essays by Adams, but does not quote from them, let alone unpack their significance. He states that Adams was a superb translator, but does not bother to give a single example of this skill. Here is a book on one of the finest intellects in early 19th-century America, and the reader will come away with the impression that Adams was shallow, self-involved, selfish, and rather annoying. It is little wonder that the narrator of this audio book often sounds bored. Entertaining You are taken through the full life of John Quincy Adams. The strength and weakness is that if feels like it is strictly from his point of view. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Hadrian-and-the-Triumph-of-Rome-Audiobook/B007WU23K6 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hadrian and the Triumph of Rome Author: Anthony Everitt Narrator: John Curless Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 04-24-12 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 124 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Acclaimed British historian Anthony Everitt delivers a compelling account of the former orphan who became Roman emperor in A.D. 117 after the death of his guardian Trajan. Hadrian strengthened Rome by ending territorial expansion and fortifying existing borders. And - except for the uprising he triggered in Judea - his strength-based diplomacy brought peace to the realm after a century of warfare. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Anthony Everitt) Tue, 24 Apr 2012 01:23:53 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Hadrian-and-the-Triumph-of-Rome-Audiobook/B007WU23K6 thebookvoice.com 14:23:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hadrian and the Triumph of Rome Author: Anthony Everitt Narrator: John Curless Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 04-24-12 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 124 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Acclaimed British historian Anthony Everitt delivers a compelling account of the former orphan who became Roman emperor in A.D. 117 after the death of his guardian Trajan. Hadrian strengthened Rome by ending territorial expansion and fortifying existing borders. And - except for the uprising he triggered in Judea - his strength-based diplomacy brought peace to the realm after a century of warfare. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hadrian and the Triumph of Rome Author: Anthony Everitt Narrator: John Curless Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 04-24-12 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 124 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Acclaimed British historian Anthony Everitt delivers a compelling account of the former orphan who became Roman emperor in A.D. 117 after the death of his guardian Trajan. Hadrian strengthened Rome by ending territorial expansion and fortifying existing borders. And - except for the uprising he triggered in Judea - his strength-based diplomacy brought peace to the realm after a century of warfare. Members Reviews: A Biography "too tall for the height of the cella" Everitt finishes his trilogy/triptych on the Roman Empire with this biography of Hadrian. His biography on Cicero describes the end of the Roman Republic, his biography of Augustus centers on the consolidation and expansion of Roman empirial power. The biography of Hadrian shows the peak, maturity of Roman emperial expansion. Historically, Hadrian has always been an under-appreciated emperor, so I was glad to see his biography tackled by Everitt. It also makes sense to try and bookend Everitt's trilogy with Hadrian. However, whether it is due to the lack of abundant historical information on Hadrian (as Everitt notes himself) or due to Everitt trying too hard to make Hadrian's reign fit into his neat (1.2.3.) pattern, this biography just sags and disappoints given Everitt's claim that Hadrian "has a good claim to have been the most successful of Rome's leaders." In the end, it feels like Everitt was trying to do too much (Bio of Hadrian, triptych of the Roman Empire, etc) with too little. It reminded me of the architect Apollodorus' critique of Hadrian's own temple of Venus and Rome, the book was simply "too tall for the height of the cella." Another detailed and entertaining puzzle piece If you like Roman history, this book is another great slice of the big picture. Hadrian himself is not the most interesting emperor; certainly a great one for his peaceful, learned, and benevolent nature. But the book also paints a vivid picture of the time and place - when Rome was at its greatest height. Everitt's book "Augustus" is another winner. Not as good as Augustus or Cicero This book is not nearly as good as the author's previous two books on ancient Romans -- "Augustus" and "Cicero" -- likely for two reasons. Hadrian was not as interesting a person as Augustus and Cicero were. But also, there is much less historical information available about the life of Hadrian. The author seems, therefore, to have needed to heavily rely on the "Historia Augusta", which is a notoriously unreliable source. To make up for the deficit of information the author has speculated to fill in the gaps, which is fine. But unfortunately, the author chose to speculate less on subjects of great cultural significance like Hadrian's Wall and the Pantheon -- Hadrian's two most famous architectural achievements -- and more on Hadrian's homosexual relationship with the young boy, Antinous. We learn a lot about the mores of homosexual behavior between men and boys in Greece and Rome, much of which seems only tangential to Hadrian's story. Perhaps this done was to spice the story up a bit, because compared to the bad emperors, like Nero and Caligula, the highly competent Hadrian is a little boring. In any event, the book is worth the read, and I look forward to the author's next work. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Ikes-Bluff-Audiobook/B0090N26JG Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ike's Bluff Subtitle: President Eisenhower's Secret Battle to Save the World Author: Evan Thomas Narrator: Brian Troxell Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 09-25-12 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 215 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Upon assuming the presidency in 1953, Dwight Eisenhower came to be seen by many as a doddering lightweight. Yet behind the bland smile and apparent simplemindedness was a brilliant, intellectual tactician. As Evan Thomas reveals in his provocative examination of Ike's White House years, Eisenhower was a master of calculated duplicity. As with his bridge and poker games he was eventually forced to stop playing after leaving too many fellow army officers insolvent, Ike could be patient and ruthless in the con, and generous and expedient in his partnerships. Facing the Soviet Union, China, and his own generals, some of whom believed a first strike was the only means of survival, Eisenhower would make his boldest and riskiest bet yet, one of such enormity that there could be but two outcomes: the survival of the world, or its end. This is the story of how he won. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Evan Thomas) Tue, 25 Sep 2012 14:42:41 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Ikes-Bluff-Audiobook/B0090N26JG thebookvoice.com 13:11:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ike's Bluff Subtitle: President Eisenhower's Secret Battle to Save the World Author: Evan Thomas Narrator: Brian Troxell Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 09-25-12 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 215 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Upon assuming the presidency in 1953, Dwight Eisenhower came to be seen by many as a doddering lightweight. Yet behind the bland smile and apparent simplemindedness was a brilliant, intellectual tactician. As Evan Thomas reveals in his provocative examination of Ike's White House years, Eisenhower was a master of calculated duplicity. As with his bridge and poker games he was eventually forced to stop playing after leaving too many fellow army officers insolvent, Ike could be patient and ruthless in the con, and generous and expedient in his partnerships. Facing the Soviet Union, China, and his own generals, some of whom believed a first strike was the only means of survival, Eisenhower would make his boldest and riskiest bet yet, one of such enormity that there could be but two outcomes: the survival of the world, or its end. This is the story of how he won. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ike's Bluff Subtitle: President Eisenhower's Secret Battle to Save the World Author: Evan Thomas Narrator: Brian Troxell Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 09-25-12 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 215 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Upon assuming the presidency in 1953, Dwight Eisenhower came to be seen by many as a doddering lightweight. Yet behind the bland smile and apparent simplemindedness was a brilliant, intellectual tactician. As Evan Thomas reveals in his provocative examination of Ike's White House years, Eisenhower was a master of calculated duplicity. As with his bridge and poker games he was eventually forced to stop playing after leaving too many fellow army officers insolvent, Ike could be patient and ruthless in the con, and generous and expedient in his partnerships. Facing the Soviet Union, China, and his own generals, some of whom believed a first strike was the only means of survival, Eisenhower would make his boldest and riskiest bet yet, one of such enormity that there could be but two outcomes: the survival of the world, or its end. This is the story of how he won. Members Reviews: Made Eisenhower come alive in a personal way I grew up in the forties and fifties so the story of Eisenhower was one central to my youth. I found it fascinating to gain a new insight into the man and the times. While ones political sensibilities may color your reception to the book, it was in most ways relatively apolitical, focusing more on international issues. It works well as an audiobook, although from time to time it seemed to jump around in chronology. I found the book surprisingly enjoyable. Ike bluffing way to peace What did you like best about this story? This book was intriguing because it laid out in remarkable detail Ike's understated leadership qualities. The picture of Ike accumulating consensus for a very confrontational nuclear strategy was engrossing. This listen was hard to stop once started. Great Biography, Great historical perspective Would you listen to Ike's Bluff again? Why? As we finally are moving beyond the world that Ike built, it's fascinating to read about this pivitol character in it's creation. Excellent narrative, important behind the scenes information exposed, told well. Ike is sure to surprise and intrigue! Any additional comments? A well told story of president Eisenhower during difficult and dangerous times in the new nuclear age. I learned much about Ike I didn't know before, not all of it positive. The only shortcoming in Ike's Bluff was that it lacked some moral objectivity on some of the dirty dealings Ike involved himself and the country in, like Guatemala, etc. Was Ike right for the age or did we luck out? That's the hard question. Great Book If you could sum up Ike's Bluff in three words, what would they be? Great book on understanding Eisenhower's presidency. Brought back a lot of 1950's memories. You'll enjoy it. Well narrated. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Franklin-Audiobook/B01FHP3YQE Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Franklin Subtitle: A Life of Brilliance Author: Alexander Kennedy Narrator: Jack Nolan Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 05-12-16 Publisher: Fritzen Publishing LLC Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 19 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Benjamin Franklin was named "The First American." He was a founding father of the United States, revolutionized our understanding of electricity, and personifies American culture throughout the world. Enjoy the surprising and entertaining true story of Benjamin Franklin and rediscover one of history's most prolific figures. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Alexander Kennedy) Thu, 12 May 2016 19:25:17 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Franklin-Audiobook/B01FHP3YQE thebookvoice.com 01:45:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Franklin Subtitle: A Life of Brilliance Author: Alexander Kennedy Narrator: Jack Nolan Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 05-12-16 Publisher: Fritzen Publishing LLC Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 19 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Benjamin Franklin was named "The First American." He was a founding father of the United States, revolutionized our understanding of electricity, and personifies American culture throughout the world. Enjoy the surprising and entertaining true story of Benjamin Franklin and rediscover one of history's most prolific figures. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Franklin Subtitle: A Life of Brilliance Author: Alexander Kennedy Narrator: Jack Nolan Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 05-12-16 Publisher: Fritzen Publishing LLC Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 19 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Benjamin Franklin was named "The First American." He was a founding father of the United States, revolutionized our understanding of electricity, and personifies American culture throughout the world. Enjoy the surprising and entertaining true story of Benjamin Franklin and rediscover one of history's most prolific figures. Members Reviews: A Quick Look at Benjamin Franklin's Life Franklin: A Life of Brilliance provides a very high-level overview of Benjamin Franklin's life. It discusses his family, including the fact that his father had 17 children with his two wives. It briefly discusses Franklin's career as a printer and writer, his political contributions, and his work as an inventor. The story is simple (and sometimes repetitive), yet it provides the listener major highlights and accomplishments of Franklin's life which could be used as springboards for additional research. Franklin: A Life of Brilliance is probably best suited for young listeners or for those who know nothing about Benjamin Franklin. It is a quick listen from which the listener is sure to learn something new. AUDIBLE 20 REVIEW SWEEPSTAKES ENTRY https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-Founding-Fathers-Audiobook/B002UZK2YM Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Founding Fathers Author: Arthur M. Schlesinger (Editor), Susan Dunn, James McGregor Burns, Joyce Appleby, Gary Wills, John Patrick Diggins Narrator: Richard Rohan Format: Unabridged Length: 22 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 10-28-08 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 132 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: George Washington by James MacGregor Burns and Susan Dunn. In this thoughtful and incisive biography, Burns and Dunn dissect the strengths and weaknesses of Washington's presidential leadership, from his lasting foreign and economic policies to his polarizing denunciation of political parties and his public silence about slavery. John Adams by John Patrick Diggins. Perhaps no U.S. president was less suited for the practice of politics than John Adams. A gifted philosopher who helped lead the movement for American independence from its inception, Adams was unprepared for the realities of party politics that had already begun to dominate the new country before Washington left office. But in this program, historian John Patrick Diggins reveals a John Adams whose reputation for snobbery and failure are wholly undeserved, and whose prescient modernism still holds valuable lessons for us. Thomas Jefferson by Joyce Appleby. Few presidents embody the American spirit as fully as Thomas Jefferson. His vision and unrivaled political imagination account for the almost utopian zeal of his two administrations. However, contradictions in his populism make Jefferson the most controversial of presidents. Jefferson described his election to the presidency as a second American Revolution. For the first time, historian Joyce Appleby rigorously explores this claim. James Madison by Gary Wills. The eternal conundrum about James Madison - a key framer of the U.S. Constitution, a formidable political figure, and a man of tremendous intellect and foresight - is why, when he became chief executive, did he steer the ship of state with such an unsteady hand? Why was this man so lackluster and ineffectual in his tenure as president? Renowned historian Garry Wills outlines the confluence of unfortunate circumstance, misplaced temperament, and outright poor judgment that bogged down Madison's presidency. Critic Reviews: "A publishing milestone...Schlesinger, a master craftsman, is imposing his high standards on these books. Hail to the chief. It's a wonderful series." ( Chicago Sun Times)"This excellent series of biographies, each written by an eminent historian, is a rich and rewarding listening experience." ( AudioFile) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Arthur M. Schlesinger (Editor)) Tue, 28 Oct 2008 22:45:19 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-Founding-Fathers-Audiobook/B002UZK2YM thebookvoice.com 22:48:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Founding Fathers Author: Arthur M. Schlesinger (Editor), Susan Dunn, James McGregor Burns, Joyce Appleby, Gary Wills, John Patrick Diggins Narrator: Richard Rohan Format: Unabridged Length: 22 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 10-28-08 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 132 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: George Washington by James MacGregor Burns and Susan Dunn. In this thoughtful and incisive biography, Burns and Dunn dissect the strengths and weaknesses of Washington's presidential leadership, from his lasting foreign and economic policies to his polarizing denunciation of political parties and his public silence about slavery. John Adams by John Patrick Diggins. Perhaps no U.S. president was less suited for the practice of politics than John Adams. A gifted philosopher who helped lead the movement for American independence from its inception, Adams was unprepared for the realities of party politics that had already begun to dominate the new country before Washington left office. But in this program, historian John Patrick Diggins reveals a John Adams whose reputation for snobbery and failure are wholly undeserved, and whose prescient modernism still holds valuable lessons for us. Thomas Jefferson by Joyce Appleby. Few presidents embody the American spirit as fully as Thomas Jefferson. His vision and unrivaled political imagination account for the almost utopian zeal of his two administrations. However, contradictions in his populism make Jefferson the most controversial of presidents. Jefferson described his election to the presidency as a second American Revolution. For the first time, historian Joyce Appleby rigorously explores this claim. James Madison by Gary Wills. The eternal conundrum about James Madison - a key framer of the U.S. Constitution, a formidable political figure, and a man of tremendous intellect and foresight - is why, when he became chief executive, did he steer the ship of state with such an unsteady hand? Why was this man so lackluster and ineffectual in his tenure as president? Renowned historian Garry Wills outlines the confluence of unfortunate circumstance, misplaced temperament, and outright poor judgment that bogged down Madison's presidency. Critic Reviews: "A publishing milestone...Schlesinger, a master craftsman, is imposing his high standards on these books. Hail to the chief. It's a wonderful series." ( Chicago Sun Times)"This excellent series of biographies, each written by an eminent historian, is a rich and rewarding listening experience." ( AudioFile) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Founding Fathers Author: Arthur M. Schlesinger (Editor), Susan Dunn, James McGregor Burns, Joyce Appleby, Gary Wills, John Patrick Diggins Narrator: Richard Rohan Format: Unabridged Length: 22 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 10-28-08 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 132 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: George Washington by James MacGregor Burns and Susan Dunn. In this thoughtful and incisive biography, Burns and Dunn dissect the strengths and weaknesses of Washington's presidential leadership, from his lasting foreign and economic policies to his polarizing denunciation of political parties and his public silence about slavery. John Adams by John Patrick Diggins. Perhaps no U.S. president was less suited for the practice of politics than John Adams. A gifted philosopher who helped lead the movement for American independence from its inception, Adams was unprepared for the realities of party politics that had already begun to dominate the new country before Washington left office. But in this program, historian John Patrick Diggins reveals a John Adams whose reputation for snobbery and failure are wholly undeserved, and whose prescient modernism still holds valuable lessons for us. Thomas Jefferson by Joyce Appleby. Few presidents embody the American spirit as fully as Thomas Jefferson. His vision and unrivaled political imagination account for the almost utopian zeal of his two administrations. However, contradictions in his populism make Jefferson the most controversial of presidents. Jefferson described his election to the presidency as a second American Revolution. For the first time, historian Joyce Appleby rigorously explores this claim. James Madison by Gary Wills. The eternal conundrum about James Madison - a key framer of the U.S. Constitution, a formidable political figure, and a man of tremendous intellect and foresight - is why, when he became chief executive, did he steer the ship of state with such an unsteady hand? Why was this man so lackluster and ineffectual in his tenure as president? Renowned historian Garry Wills outlines the confluence of unfortunate circumstance, misplaced temperament, and outright poor judgment that bogged down Madison's presidency. Critic Reviews: "A publishing milestone...Schlesinger, a master craftsman, is imposing his high standards on these books. Hail to the chief. It's a wonderful series." ( Chicago Sun Times)"This excellent series of biographies, each written by an eminent historian, is a rich and rewarding listening experience." ( AudioFile) Members Reviews: A well presented short series What did you love best about The Founding Fathers? If you liked Founding Brothers by Ellis, or maybe 1776 by McCullough, this provides more background into the cast of characters without being a 200-hour commitment. There's enough humanity to keep things interesting to anyone who wants to know more while remaining, under Schlesinger's name, Real History. At not quite twenty-three hours, it moves along at a fairly good clip. As a work of Real History, it works to steer clear of the modern inclination towards the "WWGWD" (what would George Washington do?) political commentaries disguised as histories, largely by having a different biographer for of each of these men (and having none of them Glenn Beck clones). https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-River-of-Doubt-Audiobook/B002V0Q7TK Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The River of Doubt Subtitle: Theodore Roosevelt's Darkest Journey Author: Candice Millard Narrator: Richard Ferrone Format: Abridged Length: 6 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 10-21-05 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 143 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: The River of Doubt; it is a black, uncharted tributary of the Amazon that snakes through one of the most treacherous jungles in the world. Indians armed with poison-tipped arrows haunt its shadows; piranhas glide through its waters; boulder-strewn rapids turn the river into a roiling cauldron. After his humiliating election defeat in 1912, Roosevelt set his sights on the most punishing physical challenge he could find, the first descent of an unmapped, rapids-choked tributary of the Amazon. Together with his son Kermit and Brazil's most famous explorer, Candido Mariano da Silva Rondon, Roosevelt accomplished a feat so great that many at the time refused to believe it. In the process, he changed the map of the western hemisphere forever. Along the way, Roosevelt and his men faced an unbelievable series of hardships, losing their canoes and supplies to punishing whitewater rapids, and enduring starvation, Indian attack, disease, drowning, and a murder within their own ranks. Three men died, and Roosevelt was brought to the brink of suicide. The River of Doubt brings alive these extraordinary events in a powerful nonfiction narrative thriller that happens to feature one of the most famous Americans who ever lived. From the soaring beauty of the Amazon rain forest to the darkest night of Theodore Roosevelt's life, here is Candice Millard's dazzling debut. Critic Reviews: "Millard...nails the suspense element of this story perfectly, but equally important to her success is the marvelous amount of detail she provides on the wildlife that Roosevelt and his fellow explorers encountered on their journey, as well as the cannibalistic indigenous tribe that stalked them much of the way." (Publishers Weekly) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Candice Millard) Fri, 21 Oct 2005 09:40:39 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-River-of-Doubt-Audiobook/B002V0Q7TK thebookvoice.com 06:14:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The River of Doubt Subtitle: Theodore Roosevelt's Darkest Journey Author: Candice Millard Narrator: Richard Ferrone Format: Abridged Length: 6 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 10-21-05 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 143 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: The River of Doubt; it is a black, uncharted tributary of the Amazon that snakes through one of the most treacherous jungles in the world. Indians armed with poison-tipped arrows haunt its shadows; piranhas glide through its waters; boulder-strewn rapids turn the river into a roiling cauldron. After his humiliating election defeat in 1912, Roosevelt set his sights on the most punishing physical challenge he could find, the first descent of an unmapped, rapids-choked tributary of the Amazon. Together with his son Kermit and Brazil's most famous explorer, Candido Mariano da Silva Rondon, Roosevelt accomplished a feat so great that many at the time refused to believe it. In the process, he changed the map of the western hemisphere forever. Along the way, Roosevelt and his men faced an unbelievable series of hardships, losing their canoes and supplies to punishing whitewater rapids, and enduring starvation, Indian attack, disease, drowning, and a murder within their own ranks. Three men died, and Roosevelt was brought to the brink of suicide. The River of Doubt brings alive these extraordinary events in a powerful nonfiction narrative thriller that happens to feature one of the most famous Americans who ever lived. From the soaring beauty of the Amazon rain forest to the darkest night of Theodore Roosevelt's life, here is Candice Millard's dazzling debut. Critic Reviews: "Millard...nails the suspense element of this story perfectly, but equally important to her success is the marvelous amount of detail she provides on the wildlife that Roosevelt and his fellow explorers encountered on their journey, as well as the cannibalistic indigenous tribe that stalked them much of the way." (Publishers Weekly) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The River of Doubt Subtitle: Theodore Roosevelt's Darkest Journey Author: Candice Millard Narrator: Richard Ferrone Format: Abridged Length: 6 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 10-21-05 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 143 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: The River of Doubt; it is a black, uncharted tributary of the Amazon that snakes through one of the most treacherous jungles in the world. Indians armed with poison-tipped arrows haunt its shadows; piranhas glide through its waters; boulder-strewn rapids turn the river into a roiling cauldron. After his humiliating election defeat in 1912, Roosevelt set his sights on the most punishing physical challenge he could find, the first descent of an unmapped, rapids-choked tributary of the Amazon. Together with his son Kermit and Brazil's most famous explorer, Candido Mariano da Silva Rondon, Roosevelt accomplished a feat so great that many at the time refused to believe it. In the process, he changed the map of the western hemisphere forever. Along the way, Roosevelt and his men faced an unbelievable series of hardships, losing their canoes and supplies to punishing whitewater rapids, and enduring starvation, Indian attack, disease, drowning, and a murder within their own ranks. Three men died, and Roosevelt was brought to the brink of suicide. The River of Doubt brings alive these extraordinary events in a powerful nonfiction narrative thriller that happens to feature one of the most famous Americans who ever lived. From the soaring beauty of the Amazon rain forest to the darkest night of Theodore Roosevelt's life, here is Candice Millard's dazzling debut. Critic Reviews: "Millard...nails the suspense element of this story perfectly, but equally important to her success is the marvelous amount of detail she provides on the wildlife that Roosevelt and his fellow explorers encountered on their journey, as well as the cannibalistic indigenous tribe that stalked them much of the way." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Couldn't put it down! This is a wonderfully written book about an amazing adventure - a journey down an uncharted and unexplored river of the Brazilian rain forest, led by the middle-aged ex-president of the United States. The explorers encountered privation, injury, disease and death in seeking the river's outlet to the Amazon; the two-month journey was nearly Roosevelt's last. Terrific Story This is an account of Teddy Roosevelt's search for adventure after leaving the White House. He decides to tackle the charting of "The River of Doubt" an unexplored tributary of the Amazon. This is just a great story which fleshes out the biography of TR that I have carried in my head for so long. The former President, his son, and a partner set out on this "adventure" and all sorts of things happen along the way. In addition to enlightening the listener about the post-presidential activities of TR, this book is wonderful for two reasons. First, the narration is some of the best that Richard Ferrone has recorded. Second, I purhcased the Abridged version. I usually avoid abridgements because they read like "cut and paste." This abridgement made me wish I had rented the full version. The final section of the book informs the reader of what happened to TR and his son after the South American exploration. That is quite touching and informative as well. Hooray for Candic Millard. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Fidel-Castro-Audiobook/B002V5BC3Q Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Fidel Castro Subtitle: A Spoken Autobiography Author: Fidel Castro, Ignacio Ramonet Narrator: Todd McLaren, Patrick Lawlor Format: Unabridged Length: 26 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 03-03-08 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 164 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Along the way, Ramonet challenges Castro to discuss his views on a number of controversial questions, from human rights and freedom of the press to the repression of homosexuality and the survival of the death penalty in Cuba. This book will stand as the definitive record of an extraordinary life lived in turbulent times. Critic Reviews: "Enormously fascinating." (Booklist) "A book of great importance to anyone interested in contemporary history and current events." (Kirkus) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Fidel Castro) Mon, 03 Mar 2008 03:51:30 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Fidel-Castro-Audiobook/B002V5BC3Q thebookvoice.com 26:16:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Fidel Castro Subtitle: A Spoken Autobiography Author: Fidel Castro, Ignacio Ramonet Narrator: Todd McLaren, Patrick Lawlor Format: Unabridged Length: 26 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 03-03-08 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 164 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Along the way, Ramonet challenges Castro to discuss his views on a number of controversial questions, from human rights and freedom of the press to the repression of homosexuality and the survival of the death penalty in Cuba. This book will stand as the definitive record of an extraordinary life lived in turbulent times. Critic Reviews: "Enormously fascinating." (Booklist) "A book of great importance to anyone interested in contemporary history and current events." (Kirkus) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Fidel Castro Subtitle: A Spoken Autobiography Author: Fidel Castro, Ignacio Ramonet Narrator: Todd McLaren, Patrick Lawlor Format: Unabridged Length: 26 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 03-03-08 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 164 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Along the way, Ramonet challenges Castro to discuss his views on a number of controversial questions, from human rights and freedom of the press to the repression of homosexuality and the survival of the death penalty in Cuba. This book will stand as the definitive record of an extraordinary life lived in turbulent times. Critic Reviews: "Enormously fascinating." (Booklist) "A book of great importance to anyone interested in contemporary history and current events." (Kirkus) Members Reviews: In His Own Words First, I am not pro-Castro. However, having spend some time in his Cuba I was interested in what this head of state had to say. I wanted to get a glimpse of Castro the man. "Fidel Castro: My Life" has gotten me about as close to the man as I could get. Ignacio Ramonet has spent over 100 hours interviewing Castro. Those thoughts are contained here. The book follows a Q&A format which is helpful. The prose is polished and well read by two readers. One reads the questions and the second plays the part of Castro. Whatever your attitude toward the Revolution, this book is very interesting. The stories, even from Castro's perspective, are engaging and informative. The book has a rather lengthy introduction. If you are pro-Revolution, you will be rewarded. If you are anti-Castro, you might not continue the book. I was a little put off, but greatly rewarded for continuing on and opening my mind to the narrative. The introduction is also helpful and should not be skipped because Ramonet details his interview and writing methodology. Listen to the book if you believe it is fiction. Listen if you believe in Castro. Thrilling Story Despite Your Personal Politics What made the experience of listening to Fidel Castro the most enjoyable? This book is written as an interview conducted with Castro over several weeks in the mid-2000's. The narrators both have neutral American accents and makes for easy and enjoyable listening. From the failed attack on the Moncada Barracks to the Sierra Maestra to Cuban Missile Crisis to the fall of the Soviets the author (not Castro) gives a meticulous engineers' diagram of the situation in Cuba. If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be? The Greatest Story The Government Doesn't Want You To Know Restraint. Resolve. Vision. I listened to this book while on holiday in Santiago de Cuba and found Castro fascinating: his restraint, resolve, moral vision are inspiring and I think that history will judge him to be one of the towering figures of his century. Fantastic! Fidel Castro sets the record straight - removing the patent falsehoods perpetuated by the US government and the Cuban "exile" community in Miami. He tells the truth about events we in the US never hear about - US financed terrorist attacks, assassination attempts, biological warfare and, lets not forget, a cruel economic blockade that is odd - considering how the US kowtows to China(a country that has slaughtered MILLIONS). https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Abraham-Lincoln-A-Concise-History-of-the-Man-Who-Transformed-the-World-Audiobook/B0787DBD4T Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Abraham Lincoln: A Concise History of the Man Who Transformed the World Subtitle: One Hour History US Presidents, Book 1 Author: Hourly History Narrator: Jimmy Kieffer Format: Unabridged Length: 58 mins Language: English Release date: 12-14-17 Publisher: Hourly History Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Abraham Lincoln's determination to hold the North and South together would ultimately lead to the bloodiest war in American history, the abolition of slavery, and his own untimely death from an assassins bullet. But to see Lincoln solely as a tragic figure consumed with the strife of mid-19th century America is to miss meeting him as a man who never allowed himself to be defeated by adversity, grief, or turmoil. From his earliest days on the frontier, he endured the loss of his beloved mother and the demanding physical challenges of a rough-and-ready land where death came easily and education was rare; where ambition was rewarded if a man proved himself willing to work hard; where love was attainable, even for a man whose physical appearance was most charitably described as homely. Inside you will hear about.... Lincoln arose from poverty and ignorance to become a man of influence and eloquence, whose speeches continue to resonate with a nation that aspires to meet his ideals. Lincoln had his detractors and enemies, but throughout his years, he had a remarkable ability to remain unpoisoned by his foes and to retain compassion for those who opposed him. Meet Abraham Lincoln, the frontier president whose death made him a martyr but whose life made him a hero. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Hourly History) Thu, 14 Dec 2017 10:46:41 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Abraham-Lincoln-A-Concise-History-of-the-Man-Who-Transformed-the-World-Audiobook/B0787DBD4T thebookvoice.com 00:58:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Abraham Lincoln: A Concise History of the Man Who Transformed the World Subtitle: One Hour History US Presidents, Book 1 Author: Hourly History Narrator: Jimmy Kieffer Format: Unabridged Length: 58 mins Language: English Release date: 12-14-17 Publisher: Hourly History Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Abraham Lincoln's determination to hold the North and South together would ultimately lead to the bloodiest war in American history, the abolition of slavery, and his own untimely death from an assassins bullet. But to see Lincoln solely as a tragic figure consumed with the strife of mid-19th century America is to miss meeting him as a man who never allowed himself to be defeated by adversity, grief, or turmoil. From his earliest days on the frontier, he endured the loss of his beloved mother and the demanding physical challenges of a rough-and-ready land where death came easily and education was rare; where ambition was rewarded if a man proved himself willing to work hard; where love was attainable, even for a man whose physical appearance was most charitably described as homely. Inside you will hear about.... Lincoln arose from poverty and ignorance to become a man of influence and eloquence, whose speeches continue to resonate with a nation that aspires to meet his ideals. Lincoln had his detractors and enemies, but throughout his years, he had a remarkable ability to remain unpoisoned by his foes and to retain compassion for those who opposed him. Meet Abraham Lincoln, the frontier president whose death made him a martyr but whose life made him a hero. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Abraham Lincoln: A Concise History of the Man Who Transformed the World Subtitle: One Hour History US Presidents, Book 1 Author: Hourly History Narrator: Jimmy Kieffer Format: Unabridged Length: 58 mins Language: English Release date: 12-14-17 Publisher: Hourly History Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Abraham Lincoln's determination to hold the North and South together would ultimately lead to the bloodiest war in American history, the abolition of slavery, and his own untimely death from an assassins bullet. But to see Lincoln solely as a tragic figure consumed with the strife of mid-19th century America is to miss meeting him as a man who never allowed himself to be defeated by adversity, grief, or turmoil. From his earliest days on the frontier, he endured the loss of his beloved mother and the demanding physical challenges of a rough-and-ready land where death came easily and education was rare; where ambition was rewarded if a man proved himself willing to work hard; where love was attainable, even for a man whose physical appearance was most charitably described as homely. Inside you will hear about.... Lincoln arose from poverty and ignorance to become a man of influence and eloquence, whose speeches continue to resonate with a nation that aspires to meet his ideals. Lincoln had his detractors and enemies, but throughout his years, he had a remarkable ability to remain unpoisoned by his foes and to retain compassion for those who opposed him. Meet Abraham Lincoln, the frontier president whose death made him a martyr but whose life made him a hero. Members Reviews: Lincoln as a complex man and political enigma - a worthy addition to Lincoln literature A great overall summary that, by necessity, stated many complex attributes of Lincoln's life in a brief manner. For example, Lincoln ran for office on a platform of limiting slavery's expansion, and not in abolishing it. He favored not allowing slavery to be legalized in new territories, and his position of total emancipation evolved later, during the war. So in order to win election, he had to appeal to Northern Democrats while placating Southern Democrats and, after the war began, had to deal with the pro-Southern Democrats in the North (Copperheads). It should be noted by way of rounding out a discussion of Lincoln's complexity, that his decision to issue the Emancipation Proclamation angered Northern interests as much as Southern; those Northerners feared that the Proclamation would strengthen Southern resolve and extend the Civil War even longer. But even with a few minor biases found in the book, the format and coverage were excellent and add a lot for anyone interested in the overview of the man and his times. Great In-site into Lincolns Life Summer time is very busy for me so I just got around to reading " Abraham Lincoln " First of all, thanks again for affording me the opportunity to read it free of charge. I am 80 and on SS. so my funds are limited. I found it well written, and only noticed one error in grammar. It was easy to read, understand and was chronological. As one of the older generations, I was taught American history in school. I learned all the essentials of Abe Lincoln's presidency and the civil war. Therefore the names and dates and events were familiar to me. (Unlike the children of today, I am sorry to say.) What i truly enjoyed about your book were the little nuances that humanized Lincoln. All the background history of his youth, his marriage, his problems with other political adversaries. I had no idea he was so disliked. It made me wonder how he got elected. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-Last-Days-of-Hitler-7th-Edition-Audiobook/B01JQEBXMO Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Last Days of Hitler, 7th Edition Author: Hugh Trevor-Roper Narrator: Steven Crossley Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 08-05-16 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 27 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: In late 1945 the fate of Adolf Hitler was a complete mystery. Missing for four months, he had simply vanished. Hugh Trevor-Roper, a British intelligence officer, was given the task of solving the mystery. With access to American counterintelligence files and German prisoners, his brilliant detective work proved finally that Hitler had killed himself in Berlin. It also produced one of the most fascinating history books ever written. Originally published in 1947, The Last Days of Hitler tells the extraordinary story of those final days of the Thousand-Year Reich - a dramatic, carefully planned finale to a terrible chapter of history. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Hugh Trevor-Roper) Fri, 05 Aug 2016 13:16:58 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-Last-Days-of-Hitler-7th-Edition-Audiobook/B01JQEBXMO thebookvoice.com 08:56:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Last Days of Hitler, 7th Edition Author: Hugh Trevor-Roper Narrator: Steven Crossley Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 08-05-16 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 27 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: In late 1945 the fate of Adolf Hitler was a complete mystery. Missing for four months, he had simply vanished. Hugh Trevor-Roper, a British intelligence officer, was given the task of solving the mystery. With access to American counterintelligence files and German prisoners, his brilliant detective work proved finally that Hitler had killed himself in Berlin. It also produced one of the most fascinating history books ever written. Originally published in 1947, The Last Days of Hitler tells the extraordinary story of those final days of the Thousand-Year Reich - a dramatic, carefully planned finale to a terrible chapter of history. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Last Days of Hitler, 7th Edition Author: Hugh Trevor-Roper Narrator: Steven Crossley Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 08-05-16 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 27 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: In late 1945 the fate of Adolf Hitler was a complete mystery. Missing for four months, he had simply vanished. Hugh Trevor-Roper, a British intelligence officer, was given the task of solving the mystery. With access to American counterintelligence files and German prisoners, his brilliant detective work proved finally that Hitler had killed himself in Berlin. It also produced one of the most fascinating history books ever written. Originally published in 1947, The Last Days of Hitler tells the extraordinary story of those final days of the Thousand-Year Reich - a dramatic, carefully planned finale to a terrible chapter of history. Members Reviews: Story never gets old ... well worth it! As a history buff and WWII enthusiast (if there is such a term for WWII), the story told in these pages should be fairly familiar. The decades that have followed have filled in the void of uncertainty around the death of Hitler and his henchmen. Yet there is so much more in these pages that still capture the brutal dictatorship of the Nazis and their inner thoughts until the very end of the Third Reich. It is still fascinating to see why (and how) the Nazi elite held onto the thought of a new government with the Western Powers after the wars end. Many years later, the author Ian Kershaw captures the same mood and sentiment in his book The End. The author, Hugh Trevor-Roper, himself is an interesting character who was ultimately ridiculed for accepting the fake Hitler diaries. Nevertheless, you can certainly see the power of his writing in this book. The narration is also very strong in this Audible release. Highly recommended for the history buff. Dull I love history, the longer the better, and I can't get enough of WWII and Civil War books - but man, this is one dull book. I've listened to a ton of the audiobooks available about WWII and Hitler in particular - also the last days of the third reich is just a very interesting story, but you wouldn't know that from reading this book. It's loaded with a lot of cliches and moves at a snail's pace and doesn't add much of anything to what I knew already (in fairness this book was first written shortly after the war ended so at the time most of this was unknown). There are much better audiobooks on Audible that cover this in more detail and in a much more interesting manner - just search around and you'll find them. The reader does an OK job, but the material is so dull I think that hurts my rating a bit. Hard to go above a 3 - which is average in my book - so nothing good or bad about him. Justifiably listed as a classic. The book is worthwhile both as history but also as a period piece in style. It is not my favorite style but is good fun. Any more stylistic flourishings and it would sound "affected". For history lovers For history buffs, this is a great work. I found it interesting but it was rather dry for listening to during rush hour commutes. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/City-of-Ambition-Audiobook/B00FPDDC98 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: City of Ambition Subtitle: FDR, La Guardia, and the Making of Modern New York Author: Mason B. Williams Narrator: Ira Rosenberg Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 10-10-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 22 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Two political titans forge a modern city and a vibrant public sector in this history of strong leadership at a time of national crisis. City of Ambition is a brilliant history of the New Deal and its role in the making of modern New York City. The story of a remarkable collaboration between Franklin Roosevelt and Fiorello La Guardia, this is a case study in creative political leadership in the midst of a devastating depression. Roosevelt and La Guardia were an odd couple: patrician president and immigrant mayor, fireside chat and tabloid cartoon, pragmatic Democrat and reform Republican. But together, as leaders of America's two largest governments in the depths of the Great Depression, they fashioned a route to recovery for the nation and the master plan for a great city. Roosevelt and his "Brain Trust" - shrewd, energetic advisors such as Harold Ickes and Harry Hopkins - sought to fight the Depression by channeling federal resources through America's cities and counties. La Guardia had replaced Tammany Hall cronies with policy experts, such as the imperious Robert Moses, who were committed to a strong public sector. The two leaders worked closely together. La Guardia had a direct line of communication with FDR and his staff, often visiting Washington carrying piles of blueprints. Roosevelt relied on the mayor as his link to the nation's cities and their needs. The combination was potent. La Guardia's Gotham became a laboratory for New Deal reform. Roosevelt's New Deal transformed city initiatives into major programs such as the Works Progress Administration, which changed the physical face of the United States. Together they built parks, bridges, and schools; put the unemployed to work; and strengthened the Progressive vision of government as serving the public purpose. Today everyone knows the FDR Drive as a main route to La Guardia Airport. The intersection of steel and concrete speaks to a pair of dynamic leaders whose collaboration lifted a city and a nation. Here is their story. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Mason B. Williams) Thu, 10 Oct 2013 14:30:46 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/City-of-Ambition-Audiobook/B00FPDDC98 thebookvoice.com 15:07:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: City of Ambition Subtitle: FDR, La Guardia, and the Making of Modern New York Author: Mason B. Williams Narrator: Ira Rosenberg Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 10-10-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 22 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Two political titans forge a modern city and a vibrant public sector in this history of strong leadership at a time of national crisis. City of Ambition is a brilliant history of the New Deal and its role in the making of modern New York City. The story of a remarkable collaboration between Franklin Roosevelt and Fiorello La Guardia, this is a case study in creative political leadership in the midst of a devastating depression. Roosevelt and La Guardia were an odd couple: patrician president and immigrant mayor, fireside chat and tabloid cartoon, pragmatic Democrat and reform Republican. But together, as leaders of America's two largest governments in the depths of the Great Depression, they fashioned a route to recovery for the nation and the master plan for a great city. Roosevelt and his "Brain Trust" - shrewd, energetic advisors such as Harold Ickes and Harry Hopkins - sought to fight the Depression by channeling federal resources through America's cities and counties. La Guardia had replaced Tammany Hall cronies with policy experts, such as the imperious Robert Moses, who were committed to a strong public sector. The two leaders worked closely together. La Guardia had a direct line of communication with FDR and his staff, often visiting Washington carrying piles of blueprints. Roosevelt relied on the mayor as his link to the nation's cities and their needs. The combination was potent. La Guardia's Gotham became a laboratory for New Deal reform. Roosevelt's New Deal transformed city initiatives into major programs such as the Works Progress Administration, which changed the physical face of the United States. Together they built parks, bridges, and schools; put the unemployed to work; and strengthened the Progressive vision of government as serving the public purpose. Today everyone knows the FDR Drive as a main route to La Guardia Airport. The intersection of steel and concrete speaks to a pair of dynamic leaders whose collaboration lifted a city and a nation. Here is their story. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: City of Ambition Subtitle: FDR, La Guardia, and the Making of Modern New York Author: Mason B. Williams Narrator: Ira Rosenberg Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 10-10-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 22 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Two political titans forge a modern city and a vibrant public sector in this history of strong leadership at a time of national crisis. City of Ambition is a brilliant history of the New Deal and its role in the making of modern New York City. The story of a remarkable collaboration between Franklin Roosevelt and Fiorello La Guardia, this is a case study in creative political leadership in the midst of a devastating depression. Roosevelt and La Guardia were an odd couple: patrician president and immigrant mayor, fireside chat and tabloid cartoon, pragmatic Democrat and reform Republican. But together, as leaders of America's two largest governments in the depths of the Great Depression, they fashioned a route to recovery for the nation and the master plan for a great city. Roosevelt and his "Brain Trust" - shrewd, energetic advisors such as Harold Ickes and Harry Hopkins - sought to fight the Depression by channeling federal resources through America's cities and counties. La Guardia had replaced Tammany Hall cronies with policy experts, such as the imperious Robert Moses, who were committed to a strong public sector. The two leaders worked closely together. La Guardia had a direct line of communication with FDR and his staff, often visiting Washington carrying piles of blueprints. Roosevelt relied on the mayor as his link to the nation's cities and their needs. The combination was potent. La Guardia's Gotham became a laboratory for New Deal reform. Roosevelt's New Deal transformed city initiatives into major programs such as the Works Progress Administration, which changed the physical face of the United States. Together they built parks, bridges, and schools; put the unemployed to work; and strengthened the Progressive vision of government as serving the public purpose. Today everyone knows the FDR Drive as a main route to La Guardia Airport. The intersection of steel and concrete speaks to a pair of dynamic leaders whose collaboration lifted a city and a nation. Here is their story. Members Reviews: Mostly a political history What did you like best about City of Ambition? What did you like least? The story was good enough to keep me listening to the end, but it was much more about the politicians than about the city of NY. If you aren't a fan of political science, then this probably isn't for you. What you always wanted to know about NYC Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? I would recommend this book to a friend, who, like myself, is fascinated by the physical features of New York City and its infrastructure and by the people and politics that led to their creation. What did you like best about this story? The interplay of politics, personalities, and physical feats of planning and construction. Have you listened to any of Ira Rosenbergs other performances before? How does this one compare? I have listened to Ira Rosenberg's other performances. I think this one was particularly well read. Mr. Rosenberg's cadences and phrasing made it easy to parse the rather dense and complicated sentence structure favored by the author. Enunciation was accurate and Mr. Rosenberg's tone and modulation was easy on the ear throughout. If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be? It takes two to tangle? https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Leadership-Lessons-from-Winston-Churchill-The-Remarkable-Teachings-from-the-Last-Lion-Audiobook/B0193YR6TG Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Leadership Lessons from Winston Churchill: The Remarkable Teachings from the Last Lion! Subtitle: Business Action Guides, Book 4 Author: Michael Winicott Narrator: Jack Chekijian Format: Unabridged Length: 50 mins Language: English Release date: 12-09-15 Publisher: UNILEVER LLC Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 14 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Discover the leadership lessons from Winston Churchill that can transform your life! For a wide variety of reasons, Winston Churchill is one of the most fascinating figures in recent history. His life so definitively embodies the process of becoming a great leader. This book aims to teach those interested in the subject of leadership many lessons Churchill's life has to offer. It begins with a brief overview of the great man's life story, ranging from the aristocratic, but often challenging, circumstances of his birth and early life to the height of his power and his subsequent decline. It then explains 10 especially significant lessons in leadership from the famous life, each springing from the circumstances of a particular stage of Churchill's development and his responses to them. So are you ready to learn from the Winston Churchill's life? Are you interested in learning about leadership? And most importantly, are you ready to learn about life? Find out all this and more in this fascinating book. Here's a preview of what you will learn: bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Michael Winicott) Wed, 09 Dec 2015 07:31:34 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Leadership-Lessons-from-Winston-Churchill-The-Remarkable-Teachings-from-the-Last-Lion-Audiobook/B0193YR6TG thebookvoice.com 00:50:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Leadership Lessons from Winston Churchill: The Remarkable Teachings from the Last Lion! Subtitle: Business Action Guides, Book 4 Author: Michael Winicott Narrator: Jack Chekijian Format: Unabridged Length: 50 mins Language: English Release date: 12-09-15 Publisher: UNILEVER LLC Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 14 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Discover the leadership lessons from Winston Churchill that can transform your life! For a wide variety of reasons, Winston Churchill is one of the most fascinating figures in recent history. His life so definitively embodies the process of becoming a great leader. This book aims to teach those interested in the subject of leadership many lessons Churchill's life has to offer. It begins with a brief overview of the great man's life story, ranging from the aristocratic, but often challenging, circumstances of his birth and early life to the height of his power and his subsequent decline. It then explains 10 especially significant lessons in leadership from the famous life, each springing from the circumstances of a particular stage of Churchill's development and his responses to them. So are you ready to learn from the Winston Churchill's life? Are you interested in learning about leadership? And most importantly, are you ready to learn about life? Find out all this and more in this fascinating book. Here's a preview of what you will learn: Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Leadership Lessons from Winston Churchill: The Remarkable Teachings from the Last Lion! Subtitle: Business Action Guides, Book 4 Author: Michael Winicott Narrator: Jack Chekijian Format: Unabridged Length: 50 mins Language: English Release date: 12-09-15 Publisher: UNILEVER LLC Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 14 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Discover the leadership lessons from Winston Churchill that can transform your life! For a wide variety of reasons, Winston Churchill is one of the most fascinating figures in recent history. His life so definitively embodies the process of becoming a great leader. This book aims to teach those interested in the subject of leadership many lessons Churchill's life has to offer. It begins with a brief overview of the great man's life story, ranging from the aristocratic, but often challenging, circumstances of his birth and early life to the height of his power and his subsequent decline. It then explains 10 especially significant lessons in leadership from the famous life, each springing from the circumstances of a particular stage of Churchill's development and his responses to them. So are you ready to learn from the Winston Churchill's life? Are you interested in learning about leadership? And most importantly, are you ready to learn about life? Find out all this and more in this fascinating book. Here's a preview of what you will learn: Members Reviews: short and simple Good book simple strength to the point I will return to this one in the future interesting but short interesting but, short. I expected a longer story and better examples of Churchill leadership and speeches https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Alexander-the-Great-Audiobook/B002VA8LK8 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Alexander the Great Author: Arrian Narrator: Charlton Griffin Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 01-29-04 Publisher: Audio Connoisseur Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 293 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Writing 450 years after Alexander's death, Arrian had the advantage of hindsight and the unique ability to sift through important historical material which is now lost. He was able to judge the motives of many of the detractors of Alexander and to set the record straight in many instances. Alexander's aims have always been a topic of intense debate and this history will tell you what this brilliant tactician was trying to accomplish and why. From his first encounter with the Persians at the Battle of the Granicus to his last battle on the banks of the Indus River, thrill to the extraordinary exploits of Alexander the Great as he turns the ancient world upside down. After his passing, nothing would ever again be the same.... bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Arrian) Thu, 29 Jan 2004 14:46:34 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Alexander-the-Great-Audiobook/B002VA8LK8 thebookvoice.com 11:55:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Alexander the Great Author: Arrian Narrator: Charlton Griffin Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 01-29-04 Publisher: Audio Connoisseur Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 293 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Writing 450 years after Alexander's death, Arrian had the advantage of hindsight and the unique ability to sift through important historical material which is now lost. He was able to judge the motives of many of the detractors of Alexander and to set the record straight in many instances. Alexander's aims have always been a topic of intense debate and this history will tell you what this brilliant tactician was trying to accomplish and why. From his first encounter with the Persians at the Battle of the Granicus to his last battle on the banks of the Indus River, thrill to the extraordinary exploits of Alexander the Great as he turns the ancient world upside down. After his passing, nothing would ever again be the same.... Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Alexander the Great Author: Arrian Narrator: Charlton Griffin Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 01-29-04 Publisher: Audio Connoisseur Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 293 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Writing 450 years after Alexander's death, Arrian had the advantage of hindsight and the unique ability to sift through important historical material which is now lost. He was able to judge the motives of many of the detractors of Alexander and to set the record straight in many instances. Alexander's aims have always been a topic of intense debate and this history will tell you what this brilliant tactician was trying to accomplish and why. From his first encounter with the Persians at the Battle of the Granicus to his last battle on the banks of the Indus River, thrill to the extraordinary exploits of Alexander the Great as he turns the ancient world upside down. After his passing, nothing would ever again be the same.... Members Reviews: A Superb Chronicle of Alexander This was a very good overview of Alexander of Macedon and the material was very well organized and presented. It begins with a short biographical sketch that brings us up to date on Alexander's youth, as this is missing from the account by Arrian. Arrian's writing is quite easy to digest and I had no problems understanding the chronology of events and the sometimes complex battle tactics. All in all, except in a few places, the action moves ahead briskly. The end of this recording is quite nice, as we are treated to several essays which successfully summarize and give us a greater perspective of Alexander and his time. The piece by Mary Reynault is particularly poignant. I was impressed by the narration, and the production values are extremely good. If you don't know a thing about ancient history, this is probably not a good choice for you. However, if you have prepared yourself by doing some other readings (listenings) on ancient Greek and Near Eastern history, you will find this recording to be of excellent value and quite entertaining. This book is a time capsule, a peek into history This audio book may not be for every one, but I thought it was fantastic. I liked the tone and speech of the narrator, the word usage of the translator and the style of the author. I listened to it several times and most likely will again. It is good history and a great story with very interesting accounts of incredible feats like capturing the Island City of Tyre, which had been unconquerable for centuries. I loved Alexander's response to the request of Darius (the king of Persia) to get his mother released, "If you want your mother, your wife and your children back, stand and fight for them and do not run away." As a leader of men, the only other person I would put in his league is George Washington. What really stood out to me the most was the words and the way Arrian described Alexander's advance. Through out the book he emphasizes the speed with which Alexander moved from battle to battle. Sentences like "upon hearing this news Alexander was on the march again with greater rapidity than ever." Of the Persians you hear sentences like "when they saw that it was Alexander himself that was upon them, they incontinently fled." This exactly fits the "he goat which came from the west on the face of the whole earth and touched not the ground" of Daniel's vision. "There was no power in the ram (Persia) to stand before him. There was none that could deliver the ram out of his hand. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-Maisky-Diaries-Audiobook/B018ETLV0Q Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Maisky Diaries Subtitle: Red Ambassador to the Court of St James's, 1932-1943 Author: Gabriel Gorodetsky Narrator: John Lee Format: Unabridged Length: 24 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 12-01-15 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 40 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: The terror and purges of Stalin's Russia in the 1930s discouraged Soviet officials from leaving documentary records, let alone keeping personal diaries. A remarkable exception is the unique diary assiduously kept by Ivan Maisky, the Soviet ambassador to London between 1932 and 1943. This selection from Maisky's diary grippingly documents Britain's drift to war during the 1930s, appeasement in the Munich era, negotiations leading to the signature of the Ribbentrop-Molotov Pact, Churchill's rise to power, the German invasion of Russia, and the intense debate over the opening of the second front. Maisky was distinguished by his great sociability and access to the key players in British public life. Among his range of regular contacts were politicians, press barons, ambassadors, intellectuals, writers, and indeed royalty. His diary further reveals the role personal rivalries within the Kremlin played in the formulation of Soviet policy at the time. Scrupulously edited and checked against a vast range of Russian and Western archival evidence, this extraordinary narrative diary offers a fascinating revision of the events surrounding the Second World War. Critic Reviews: "An extraordinary document left by an extraordinary man." (The Independent) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Gabriel Gorodetsky) Tue, 01 Dec 2015 11:38:43 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-Maisky-Diaries-Audiobook/B018ETLV0Q thebookvoice.com 24:57:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Maisky Diaries Subtitle: Red Ambassador to the Court of St James's, 1932-1943 Author: Gabriel Gorodetsky Narrator: John Lee Format: Unabridged Length: 24 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 12-01-15 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 40 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: The terror and purges of Stalin's Russia in the 1930s discouraged Soviet officials from leaving documentary records, let alone keeping personal diaries. A remarkable exception is the unique diary assiduously kept by Ivan Maisky, the Soviet ambassador to London between 1932 and 1943. This selection from Maisky's diary grippingly documents Britain's drift to war during the 1930s, appeasement in the Munich era, negotiations leading to the signature of the Ribbentrop-Molotov Pact, Churchill's rise to power, the German invasion of Russia, and the intense debate over the opening of the second front. Maisky was distinguished by his great sociability and access to the key players in British public life. Among his range of regular contacts were politicians, press barons, ambassadors, intellectuals, writers, and indeed royalty. His diary further reveals the role personal rivalries within the Kremlin played in the formulation of Soviet policy at the time. Scrupulously edited and checked against a vast range of Russian and Western archival evidence, this extraordinary narrative diary offers a fascinating revision of the events surrounding the Second World War. Critic Reviews: "An extraordinary document left by an extraordinary man." (The Independent) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Maisky Diaries Subtitle: Red Ambassador to the Court of St James's, 1932-1943 Author: Gabriel Gorodetsky Narrator: John Lee Format: Unabridged Length: 24 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 12-01-15 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 40 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: The terror and purges of Stalin's Russia in the 1930s discouraged Soviet officials from leaving documentary records, let alone keeping personal diaries. A remarkable exception is the unique diary assiduously kept by Ivan Maisky, the Soviet ambassador to London between 1932 and 1943. This selection from Maisky's diary grippingly documents Britain's drift to war during the 1930s, appeasement in the Munich era, negotiations leading to the signature of the Ribbentrop-Molotov Pact, Churchill's rise to power, the German invasion of Russia, and the intense debate over the opening of the second front. Maisky was distinguished by his great sociability and access to the key players in British public life. Among his range of regular contacts were politicians, press barons, ambassadors, intellectuals, writers, and indeed royalty. His diary further reveals the role personal rivalries within the Kremlin played in the formulation of Soviet policy at the time. Scrupulously edited and checked against a vast range of Russian and Western archival evidence, this extraordinary narrative diary offers a fascinating revision of the events surrounding the Second World War. Critic Reviews: "An extraordinary document left by an extraordinary man." (The Independent) Members Reviews: Informative look at the Soviet perspective Ivan Maisky was the Soviet Unions ambassador to Great Britain from 1932 until about the middle of 1943 and that position put him in the middle of some of the most dramatic and historic events of the 20th century. But Maisky was not a diplomat in the mold of Vyacheslav Molotov or Andrei Gromyko, but was an urbane, cultured, outgoing and friendly man who became a close fried to many of those already in power or coming into power in Great Britain and that makes his diaries not only helpful in understanding what happened during the 1930s in a historic sense but also helps understand how the Soviet Union understood those events and hence some of the actions that it took. Maisky became familiar enough with people like Winston Churchill and Anthony Eden to become a regular dining companion and his insights into the character of the people he met, their actions and the politics surrounding the time are essential to a real understanding of how many foreigners viewed both the individuals and their actions and provide one of the best insights into why the Soviet Union did not trust Great Britain and why they felt it took so long for the West to establish a second front. I have read many books on The Second World War as it pertained to The European Theater but none provided the kind of insight into why Stalin delayed in responding to the German buildup along their borders prior to the German invasion of The Soviet Union, why Stalin felt the West allies held back on establishing a second front and why he felt they eventually invaded France and attacked Germany directly as Maiskys diaries do. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Narrative-of-the-Life-of-Frederick-Douglass-An-American-Slave-Audiobook/B00CRM18DW Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, An American Slave Author: Frederick Douglass Narrator: Andrew L. Barnes Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 05-14-13 Publisher: Legacy Audio Books, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 46 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Frederick Douglass, prominent abolitionist, civil rights activist, and reform journalist, was raised in the malicious system of slavery. Frederick was brought to the nearby wheat plantation of Colonel Edward Lloyd. Two years later he was moved to Baltimore to labor in the household of Hugh and Sophia Auld, where he remained for the next seven years. Eventually, Frederick secretly learned to read and write, despite the laws against slave literacy, studied discarded newspapers, and became knowledgeable about the national debate over slavery. After an unsuccessful attempt to buy his freedom, Frederick escaped from slavery in September 1838. Soon after arriving in New Bedford, Frederick Douglass' remarks at an August 1841 convention of the Massachusetts Anti-Slavery Society on Nantucket Island brought him to the attention of Garrison, a leading white abolitionist. As he matured as an antislavery lecturer, his keen mind even led some to question whether he had ever been a slave. To counter doubts about his life experience as a slave, Douglass wrote an autobiography providing full details of his life, in the winter of 1844-1845. Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglas, an American Slave, is an emotional journey into the atrocious system of slavery, and the inspirational triumph against insurmountable odds. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Frederick Douglass) Tue, 14 May 2013 02:27:24 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Narrative-of-the-Life-of-Frederick-Douglass-An-American-Slave-Audiobook/B00CRM18DW thebookvoice.com 04:57:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, An American Slave Author: Frederick Douglass Narrator: Andrew L. Barnes Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 05-14-13 Publisher: Legacy Audio Books, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 46 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Frederick Douglass, prominent abolitionist, civil rights activist, and reform journalist, was raised in the malicious system of slavery. Frederick was brought to the nearby wheat plantation of Colonel Edward Lloyd. Two years later he was moved to Baltimore to labor in the household of Hugh and Sophia Auld, where he remained for the next seven years. Eventually, Frederick secretly learned to read and write, despite the laws against slave literacy, studied discarded newspapers, and became knowledgeable about the national debate over slavery. After an unsuccessful attempt to buy his freedom, Frederick escaped from slavery in September 1838. Soon after arriving in New Bedford, Frederick Douglass' remarks at an August 1841 convention of the Massachusetts Anti-Slavery Society on Nantucket Island brought him to the attention of Garrison, a leading white abolitionist. As he matured as an antislavery lecturer, his keen mind even led some to question whether he had ever been a slave. To counter doubts about his life experience as a slave, Douglass wrote an autobiography providing full details of his life, in the winter of 1844-1845. Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglas, an American Slave, is an emotional journey into the atrocious system of slavery, and the inspirational triumph against insurmountable odds. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, An American Slave Author: Frederick Douglass Narrator: Andrew L. Barnes Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 05-14-13 Publisher: Legacy Audio Books, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 46 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Frederick Douglass, prominent abolitionist, civil rights activist, and reform journalist, was raised in the malicious system of slavery. Frederick was brought to the nearby wheat plantation of Colonel Edward Lloyd. Two years later he was moved to Baltimore to labor in the household of Hugh and Sophia Auld, where he remained for the next seven years. Eventually, Frederick secretly learned to read and write, despite the laws against slave literacy, studied discarded newspapers, and became knowledgeable about the national debate over slavery. After an unsuccessful attempt to buy his freedom, Frederick escaped from slavery in September 1838. Soon after arriving in New Bedford, Frederick Douglass' remarks at an August 1841 convention of the Massachusetts Anti-Slavery Society on Nantucket Island brought him to the attention of Garrison, a leading white abolitionist. As he matured as an antislavery lecturer, his keen mind even led some to question whether he had ever been a slave. To counter doubts about his life experience as a slave, Douglass wrote an autobiography providing full details of his life, in the winter of 1844-1845. Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglas, an American Slave, is an emotional journey into the atrocious system of slavery, and the inspirational triumph against insurmountable odds. Members Reviews: Classic text done an injustice The director of this audiobook was asleep or absent. The performer says "emanciated" for "emaciated," and "injure us" for "injurious." The word "minute" in the sense of "very small" is pronounced or at least, should be pronounced differently from the word "minute" as a unit of time. Those are just a few examples of the many shortfalls in the performance of this classic text shortfalls that distracted me as a listener. Prepare For a Full Range of Emotions What did you love best about Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, An American Slave? Frederick Douglass takes you through his life. You experience his thoughts, his feelings, his ache, his need, his trials, his dejection, his fear, and his jubilant success. You cheer when he stands his ground, you sorrow when he sorrows. This book moves the reader. What was one of the most memorable moments of Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, An American Slave? The most memorable moment for me was in a scene where Douglass stands up to one of the master's refusing to be whipped. The courage that took must have been exceptional. Which scene was your favorite? As could be predicted my favorite scene is Douglass's success in escaping to freedom and sending for his fiancé. Shortly there after they were married in a traditional Christian ceremony, which was not allowed for African American's in the South. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? The whole book is moving. If there is one moment that is most striking it is when Douglass is rebuking the cruelty of the Southern view and interpretation of Christianity. A Must Read for Everyone Do you want to know what it was like to be an American slave? Do you want to know how important it is to read, write, and to learn? Do you want to know you can go from less than nothing ( a person without any rights ) to a successful and nationally influential person? This book is for you then. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-Snowden-Files-Audiobook/B00O5HWDHM Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Snowden Files Subtitle: The Inside Story of the World's Most Wanted Man Author: Luke Harding Narrator: Nicholas Guy Smith Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 10-21-14 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 230 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: It began with a tantalizing, anonymous email: "I am a senior member of the intelligence community." What followed was the most spectacular intelligence breach ever, brought about by one extraordinary man. Edward Snowden was a 29-year-old computer genius working for the National Security Agency when he shocked the world by exposing the near-universal mass surveillance programs of the United States government. His whistleblowing has shaken the leaders of nations worldwide, and generated a passionate public debate on the dangers of global monitoring and the threat to individual privacy. In a tour de force of investigative journalism that reads like a spy novel, award-winning Guardian reporter Luke Harding tells Snowden's astonishing story - from the day he left his glamorous girlfriend in Honolulu carrying a hard drive full of secrets, to the weeks of his secret-spilling in Hong Kong, to his battle for asylum and his exile in Moscow. For the first time, Harding brings together the many sources and strands of the story - touching on everything from concerns about domestic spying to the complicity of the tech sector - while also placing us in the room with Edward Snowden himself. The result is a gripping insider narrative - and a necessary and timely account of what is at stake for all of us in the new digital age. Critic Reviews: "Reads like a le Carré novel crossed with something by Kafka.... A fast-paced, almost novelistic narrative.... [The book] gives readers... a succinct overview of the momentous events of the past year.... Leave[s] readers with an acute understanding of the serious issues involved." (Michiko Kakutani, The New York Times) "[Snowden's] story is one of the most compelling in the history of American espionage.... The Snowden Files, by Luke Harding, a correspondent for the Guardian newspaper, which broke the initial Snowden story, is the first to assemble the sequence of events in a single volume. The book captures the drama of Snowdens operation in often-cinematic detail.... Harding has delivered a clearly written and captivating account of the Snowden leaks and their aftermath." ( The Washington Post) "Engaging and lucid.... A gripping read.... Harding is a gifted writer.... The strength of Harding's book is its ability to bring Snowden's story to life while elucidating the contours of a much larger set of issues.... In rendering the complicated comprehensible in an entertaining way, Harding's book provides an important public service."( San Francisco Chronicle) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Luke Harding) Tue, 21 Oct 2014 12:47:14 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-Snowden-Files-Audiobook/B00O5HWDHM thebookvoice.com 10:11:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Snowden Files Subtitle: The Inside Story of the World's Most Wanted Man Author: Luke Harding Narrator: Nicholas Guy Smith Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 10-21-14 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 230 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: It began with a tantalizing, anonymous email: "I am a senior member of the intelligence community." What followed was the most spectacular intelligence breach ever, brought about by one extraordinary man. Edward Snowden was a 29-year-old computer genius working for the National Security Agency when he shocked the world by exposing the near-universal mass surveillance programs of the United States government. His whistleblowing has shaken the leaders of nations worldwide, and generated a passionate public debate on the dangers of global monitoring and the threat to individual privacy. In a tour de force of investigative journalism that reads like a spy novel, award-winning Guardian reporter Luke Harding tells Snowden's astonishing story - from the day he left his glamorous girlfriend in Honolulu carrying a hard drive full of secrets, to the weeks of his secret-spilling in Hong Kong, to his battle for asylum and his exile in Moscow. For the first time, Harding brings together the many sources and strands of the story - touching on everything from concerns about domestic spying to the complicity of the tech sector - while also placing us in the room with Edward Snowden himself. The result is a gripping insider narrative - and a necessary and timely account of what is at stake for all of us in the new digital age. Critic Reviews: "Reads like a le Carré novel crossed with something by Kafka.... A fast-paced, almost novelistic narrative.... [The book] gives readers... a succinct overview of the momentous events of the past year.... Leave[s] readers with an acute understanding of the serious issues involved." (Michiko Kakutani, The New York Times) "[Snowden's] story is one of the most compelling in the history of American espionage.... The Snowden Files, by Luke Harding, a correspondent for the Guardian newspaper, which broke the initial Snowden story, is the first to assemble the sequence of events in a single volume. The book captures the drama of Snowdens operation in often-cinematic detail.... Harding has delivered a clearly written and captivating account of the Snowden leaks and their aftermath." ( The Washington Post) "Engaging and lucid.... A gripping read.... Harding is a gifted writer.... The strength of Harding's book is its ability to bring Snowden's story to life while elucidating the contours of a much larger set of issues.... In rendering the complicated comprehensible in an entertaining way, Harding's book provides an important public service."( San Francisco Chronicle) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Snowden Files Subtitle: The Inside Story of the World's Most Wanted Man Author: Luke Harding Narrator: Nicholas Guy Smith Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 10-21-14 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 230 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: It began with a tantalizing, anonymous email: "I am a senior member of the intelligence community." What followed was the most spectacular intelligence breach ever, brought about by one extraordinary man. Edward Snowden was a 29-year-old computer genius working for the National Security Agency when he shocked the world by exposing the near-universal mass surveillance programs of the United States government. His whistleblowing has shaken the leaders of nations worldwide, and generated a passionate public debate on the dangers of global monitoring and the threat to individual privacy. In a tour de force of investigative journalism that reads like a spy novel, award-winning Guardian reporter Luke Harding tells Snowden's astonishing story - from the day he left his glamorous girlfriend in Honolulu carrying a hard drive full of secrets, to the weeks of his secret-spilling in Hong Kong, to his battle for asylum and his exile in Moscow. For the first time, Harding brings together the many sources and strands of the story - touching on everything from concerns about domestic spying to the complicity of the tech sector - while also placing us in the room with Edward Snowden himself. The result is a gripping insider narrative - and a necessary and timely account of what is at stake for all of us in the new digital age. Critic Reviews: "Reads like a le Carré novel crossed with something by Kafka.... A fast-paced, almost novelistic narrative.... [The book] gives readers... a succinct overview of the momentous events of the past year.... Leave[s] readers with an acute understanding of the serious issues involved." (Michiko Kakutani, The New York Times) "[Snowden's] story is one of the most compelling in the history of American espionage.... The Snowden Files, by Luke Harding, a correspondent for the Guardian newspaper, which broke the initial Snowden story, is the first to assemble the sequence of events in a single volume. The book captures the drama of Snowdens operation in often-cinematic detail.... Harding has delivered a clearly written and captivating account of the Snowden leaks and their aftermath." ( The Washington Post) "Engaging and lucid.... A gripping read.... Harding is a gifted writer.... The strength of Harding's book is its ability to bring Snowden's story to life while elucidating the contours of a much larger set of issues.... In rendering the complicated comprehensible in an entertaining way, Harding's book provides an important public service."( San Francisco Chronicle) Members Reviews: we are all being scrutinized The biggest takeaway with this book is that the virtual world is not governed by the Constitution, so Obama and Bush don't care about your privacy. The major software companies, Apple being one of the last, gave back door access to the NSA. It is all legal in their minds. In today's news we see China complaining about this back door access. You can bet that the entire G-20 wants to protect their little fraternity. Whatever we think we have these guys have something that can probably read minds by now. Maybe we will all become some sort of cyber zombies? I pound into this iPad 5 hours a day with endless drivel. It is reshaping my thinking. The machines really are too much. You are not anonymous, so don't ever feel that way. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Rose-Kennedy-Audiobook/B00EKN70GA Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Rose Kennedy Subtitle: The Life and Times of a Political Matriarch Author: Barbara A. Perry Narrator: Gayle Hendrix Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 10-08-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 50 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: An unprecedented look at the life of Rose Kennedy reveals the private woman who became a political legend. In her compelling and intimate portrait, presidential historian Barbara A. Perry captures Rose Kennedys essential contributions to the incomparable Kennedy dynasty. This biography - the first to draw on an invaluable cache of Roses newly released diaries and letters - unearths the complexities behind the impeccable persona she showed the world. The woman who emerges in these pages is a fascinating character: savvy about her familys reputation and resilient enough to persevere through the unfathomable tragedies that befell her. As a young woman, she defied her father, Boston mayor John Fitzgerald, by marrying ambitious businessman Joseph Kennedy. During Joes diplomatic career, she began carefully calibrating her familys image, stage-managing photo shoots and interviews of her nine children and herself. After husband Joes isolationist views on the eve of World War II made him a political liability, Rose took to the campaign trail for son Jack. Her perfectionism, initially a response to the strictures imposed upon Catholic women, ultimately created a family portrait that resonated in modern politics and media. Perrys account looks past the fanfare, poignantly revealing the matriarchs vulnerability. Rose sought solace from crushing personal tragedies and a philandering husband in prayer, habitual shopping, travel, and medication. Initially ashamed and afraid of daughter Rosemarys mental disability, Rose ultimately shined a light on the affliction, raising millions of dollars for disabled children. An indefatigable campaigner for Jack, Bobby, and Teddy, she had an unshakable Catholic faith that informed their compassionate social policies and her daughters philanthropies. This definitive biography, Rose Kennedy provides unequaled access to the life of a remarkable woman who witnessed a century of history and masked her familys more inconvenient truths while capturing the American imagination. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Barbara A. Perry) Tue, 08 Oct 2013 00:45:38 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Rose-Kennedy-Audiobook/B00EKN70GA thebookvoice.com 14:52:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Rose Kennedy Subtitle: The Life and Times of a Political Matriarch Author: Barbara A. Perry Narrator: Gayle Hendrix Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 10-08-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 50 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: An unprecedented look at the life of Rose Kennedy reveals the private woman who became a political legend. In her compelling and intimate portrait, presidential historian Barbara A. Perry captures Rose Kennedys essential contributions to the incomparable Kennedy dynasty. This biography - the first to draw on an invaluable cache of Roses newly released diaries and letters - unearths the complexities behind the impeccable persona she showed the world. The woman who emerges in these pages is a fascinating character: savvy about her familys reputation and resilient enough to persevere through the unfathomable tragedies that befell her. As a young woman, she defied her father, Boston mayor John Fitzgerald, by marrying ambitious businessman Joseph Kennedy. During Joes diplomatic career, she began carefully calibrating her familys image, stage-managing photo shoots and interviews of her nine children and herself. After husband Joes isolationist views on the eve of World War II made him a political liability, Rose took to the campaign trail for son Jack. Her perfectionism, initially a response to the strictures imposed upon Catholic women, ultimately created a family portrait that resonated in modern politics and media. Perrys account looks past the fanfare, poignantly revealing the matriarchs vulnerability. Rose sought solace from crushing personal tragedies and a philandering husband in prayer, habitual shopping, travel, and medication. Initially ashamed and afraid of daughter Rosemarys mental disability, Rose ultimately shined a light on the affliction, raising millions of dollars for disabled children. An indefatigable campaigner for Jack, Bobby, and Teddy, she had an unshakable Catholic faith that informed their compassionate social policies and her daughters philanthropies. This definitive biography, Rose Kennedy provides unequaled access to the life of a remarkable woman who witnessed a century of history and masked her familys more inconvenient truths while capturing the American imagination. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Rose Kennedy Subtitle: The Life and Times of a Political Matriarch Author: Barbara A. Perry Narrator: Gayle Hendrix Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 10-08-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 50 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: An unprecedented look at the life of Rose Kennedy reveals the private woman who became a political legend. In her compelling and intimate portrait, presidential historian Barbara A. Perry captures Rose Kennedys essential contributions to the incomparable Kennedy dynasty. This biography - the first to draw on an invaluable cache of Roses newly released diaries and letters - unearths the complexities behind the impeccable persona she showed the world. The woman who emerges in these pages is a fascinating character: savvy about her familys reputation and resilient enough to persevere through the unfathomable tragedies that befell her. As a young woman, she defied her father, Boston mayor John Fitzgerald, by marrying ambitious businessman Joseph Kennedy. During Joes diplomatic career, she began carefully calibrating her familys image, stage-managing photo shoots and interviews of her nine children and herself. After husband Joes isolationist views on the eve of World War II made him a political liability, Rose took to the campaign trail for son Jack. Her perfectionism, initially a response to the strictures imposed upon Catholic women, ultimately created a family portrait that resonated in modern politics and media. Perrys account looks past the fanfare, poignantly revealing the matriarchs vulnerability. Rose sought solace from crushing personal tragedies and a philandering husband in prayer, habitual shopping, travel, and medication. Initially ashamed and afraid of daughter Rosemarys mental disability, Rose ultimately shined a light on the affliction, raising millions of dollars for disabled children. An indefatigable campaigner for Jack, Bobby, and Teddy, she had an unshakable Catholic faith that informed their compassionate social policies and her daughters philanthropies. This definitive biography, Rose Kennedy provides unequaled access to the life of a remarkable woman who witnessed a century of history and masked her familys more inconvenient truths while capturing the American imagination. Members Reviews: Great insight I read a review of this book which mentioned "verbal infelicities" - unsuitable expressions - and I could say that this term also applies to the narration by Gayle Hendrix. There were some very odd pronunciations of names and places. That said, the book itself provides a great insight into the life of Rose Kennedy and I found it incredibly interesting, especially her attitude towards her eldest daughter, Rosemary. She was a woman before her time who came into her own as the mother of three politicians. I thoroughly enjoyed this bio and have listened to it a couple of times. I definitely recommend it. Good Any additional comments? Great to find out more about the Kennedy's from a different perspective. It does seem that the book was a little biased toward painting Rose in a good light. Not sure if that would have always been the case given the amount of time she spent taking time away from her children and her level of involvement in what some would think essential childcare but it was interesting and kept my attention https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/We-Rise-Audiobook/B0036IOYSM Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: We Rise Subtitle: Speeches by Inspirational Black Women Author: Michelle Obama, Shirley Chisholm, Barbara Jordan, Fannie Lou Hamer, Rosa Parks, Mary McLeod Bethune, Condoleezza Rice Narrator: Michelle Obama, Shirley Chisholm, Barbara Jordan, Fannie Lou Hamer, Rosa Parks, Mary McLeod Bethune, Condoleezza Rice Format: Original Recording Length: 2 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 02-01-10 Publisher: Phoenix Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 25 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: We Rise: Speeches by Inspirational Black Women, is a rare compilation of memorable speeches delivered by celebrated African-American women from both the past and present. Spanning decades and elucidating the fight for equality, it not only captures important pieces of black history, but reveals the struggle from a female perspective. The live recordings in this captivating collection are preceded by a short biography to introduce each speaker. Speeches include: bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Michelle Obama) Mon, 01 Feb 2010 02:02:19 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/We-Rise-Audiobook/B0036IOYSM thebookvoice.com 02:08:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: We Rise Subtitle: Speeches by Inspirational Black Women Author: Michelle Obama, Shirley Chisholm, Barbara Jordan, Fannie Lou Hamer, Rosa Parks, Mary McLeod Bethune, Condoleezza Rice Narrator: Michelle Obama, Shirley Chisholm, Barbara Jordan, Fannie Lou Hamer, Rosa Parks, Mary McLeod Bethune, Condoleezza Rice Format: Original Recording Length: 2 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 02-01-10 Publisher: Phoenix Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 25 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: We Rise: Speeches by Inspirational Black Women, is a rare compilation of memorable speeches delivered by celebrated African-American women from both the past and present. Spanning decades and elucidating the fight for equality, it not only captures important pieces of black history, but reveals the struggle from a female perspective. The live recordings in this captivating collection are preceded by a short biography to introduce each speaker. Speeches include: Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: We Rise Subtitle: Speeches by Inspirational Black Women Author: Michelle Obama, Shirley Chisholm, Barbara Jordan, Fannie Lou Hamer, Rosa Parks, Mary McLeod Bethune, Condoleezza Rice Narrator: Michelle Obama, Shirley Chisholm, Barbara Jordan, Fannie Lou Hamer, Rosa Parks, Mary McLeod Bethune, Condoleezza Rice Format: Original Recording Length: 2 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 02-01-10 Publisher: Phoenix Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 25 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: We Rise: Speeches by Inspirational Black Women, is a rare compilation of memorable speeches delivered by celebrated African-American women from both the past and present. Spanning decades and elucidating the fight for equality, it not only captures important pieces of black history, but reveals the struggle from a female perspective. The live recordings in this captivating collection are preceded by a short biography to introduce each speaker. Speeches include: Members Reviews: A disappointment and a disservice Production values mar what could have been an excellent educational keepsake. The female narrator who introduces the segments sounds like a bored student reading a paper which she was forced to do. The sample recording sounds much better than the combined work. This is an abridged recording but I can't find an original source to see what or who was left out. American Radio Works production is a better value. Great speeches, horrible narration I enjoyed hearing the powerful words of some of America's most powerful leaders but the narrator who gave the biographical components was just awful. I found myself questioning if it was a real person or a computer program. As a result, I skipped the biographies for all of the orators. inspirational and historical a great way to start What an amazing way to start my mornings. Listening to my elders reminds me daily of who I am and where I have come from and the privileges I have now. all because of those that paved the way Fanny Lou Hamer alone is worth it Perhaps it was my politics, by the speech by Condoleezza Rice was the least interesting. The speech by Fanny Lou Hamer is chilling. If you have never listened to her speech at the 1964 Democratic Convention, you simply must. It is one of the most difficult to listen to, because of the harrowing description of the torture she had to endure. I also recommend the speech by Barbara Jordan. She was one of the most eloquent of Congresswomen. It's too bad she was taken from us far too soon. Powerful, charismatic and awe inspiring A great sense of respect and honor to hear these wonderful amazing voices bring their words life. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Madame-President-Audiobook/B06W527HPH Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Madame President Subtitle: The Extraordinary Journey of Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Author: Helene Cooper Narrator: Marlene Cooper Vasilic Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 03-07-17 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 87 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: The harrowing but triumphant story of Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, leader of the Liberian women's movement, winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, and the first democratically elected female president in African history. When Ellen Johnson Sirleaf won the 2005 Liberian presidential election, she demolished a barrier few thought possible, obliterating centuries of patriarchal rule to become the first female elected head of state in Africa's history. Madame President is the inspiring, often heartbreaking story of Sirleaf's evolution from an ordinary Liberian mother of four boys to an international banking executive, from a victim of domestic violence to a political icon, from a postwar president to a Nobel Peace Prize winner. Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and best-selling author Helene Cooper deftly weaves Sirleaf's personal story into the larger narrative of the coming of age of Liberian women. The highs and lows of Sirleaf's life are filled with indelible images, from imprisonment in a jail cell for standing up to Liberia's military government to addressing the United States Congress, from reeling under the onslaught of the Ebola pandemic to signing a deal with Hillary Clinton when she was still Secretary of State that enshrined American support for Liberia's future. Sirleaf's personality shines throughout this riveting biography. Ultimately, Madame President is the story of Liberia's greatest daughter and the universal lessons we can all learn from this "Oracle" of African women. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Helene Cooper) Tue, 07 Mar 2017 15:11:31 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Madame-President-Audiobook/B06W527HPH thebookvoice.com 12:44:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Madame President Subtitle: The Extraordinary Journey of Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Author: Helene Cooper Narrator: Marlene Cooper Vasilic Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 03-07-17 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 87 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: The harrowing but triumphant story of Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, leader of the Liberian women's movement, winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, and the first democratically elected female president in African history. When Ellen Johnson Sirleaf won the 2005 Liberian presidential election, she demolished a barrier few thought possible, obliterating centuries of patriarchal rule to become the first female elected head of state in Africa's history. Madame President is the inspiring, often heartbreaking story of Sirleaf's evolution from an ordinary Liberian mother of four boys to an international banking executive, from a victim of domestic violence to a political icon, from a postwar president to a Nobel Peace Prize winner. Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and best-selling author Helene Cooper deftly weaves Sirleaf's personal story into the larger narrative of the coming of age of Liberian women. The highs and lows of Sirleaf's life are filled with indelible images, from imprisonment in a jail cell for standing up to Liberia's military government to addressing the United States Congress, from reeling under the onslaught of the Ebola pandemic to signing a deal with Hillary Clinton when she was still Secretary of State that enshrined American support for Liberia's future. Sirleaf's personality shines throughout this riveting biography. Ultimately, Madame President is the story of Liberia's greatest daughter and the universal lessons we can all learn from this "Oracle" of African women. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Madame President Subtitle: The Extraordinary Journey of Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Author: Helene Cooper Narrator: Marlene Cooper Vasilic Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 03-07-17 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 87 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: The harrowing but triumphant story of Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, leader of the Liberian women's movement, winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, and the first democratically elected female president in African history. When Ellen Johnson Sirleaf won the 2005 Liberian presidential election, she demolished a barrier few thought possible, obliterating centuries of patriarchal rule to become the first female elected head of state in Africa's history. Madame President is the inspiring, often heartbreaking story of Sirleaf's evolution from an ordinary Liberian mother of four boys to an international banking executive, from a victim of domestic violence to a political icon, from a postwar president to a Nobel Peace Prize winner. Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and best-selling author Helene Cooper deftly weaves Sirleaf's personal story into the larger narrative of the coming of age of Liberian women. The highs and lows of Sirleaf's life are filled with indelible images, from imprisonment in a jail cell for standing up to Liberia's military government to addressing the United States Congress, from reeling under the onslaught of the Ebola pandemic to signing a deal with Hillary Clinton when she was still Secretary of State that enshrined American support for Liberia's future. Sirleaf's personality shines throughout this riveting biography. Ultimately, Madame President is the story of Liberia's greatest daughter and the universal lessons we can all learn from this "Oracle" of African women. Members Reviews: Enlightening As a public health professional, I was impressed how President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf handled the Ebola Crisis in Liberia (2013-2016). President Sirleaf has now launched a massive mental health program for the Ebola survivors. Liberia was just beginning to make some headway out of its horrible state when it was hit by the Ebola epidemic. I started looking for more information about her. I discovered she won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2011. This book not only provides the biography of Sirleaf but also provides a brief overview history of Liberia. Cooper tells the early life of Sirleaf, her marriage at seventeen and birth of four boys quickly thereafter. Cooper covers the horrible Civil War (1989-2003) and the imprisonment of Sirleaf and her near brushes with death. Cooper covers the horrible violence and carnage of the Civil War so readers need to be prepared. Sirleaf worked for the Liberian Treasury Department and then went on to work at the World Bank. She became an expert in government debt. When she was elected to the presidency two years after the Civil War ended, the country was 4.7 billion dollars in foreign debt. Sirleaf used her knowledge and contacts to get this debt forgiven; otherwise, the country would not be able to survive. I was shocked to hear how predatory funds buy up poor countries debt and then charge enormous amounts of interest; the countries are then unable to ever get out of debt. Sirleaf was the first democratically elected women president in Africa. She is now the longest serving female president. She has brought peace to the war-torn country. The book is well written and meticulously researched. The author tends to present Sirleaf in a favorable mode. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/John-Quincy-Adams-Audiobook/B00PM3LZS6 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: John Quincy Adams Subtitle: American Visionary Author: Fred Kaplan Narrator: Eric Martin Format: Unabridged Length: 27 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 11-18-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 128 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Fred Kaplan, the acclaimed, award-winning author of Lincoln, returns with John Quincy Adams, an illuminating biography of one of the most overlooked presidents in American history - a leader of sweeping perspective whose progressive values helped shape the course of the nation. In this fresh and lively biography rich in literary analysis and new historical detail, Fred Kaplan brings into focus the dramatic life of John Quincy Adams - the little known and much misunderstood sixth president of the United States and the first son of John and Abigail Adams - and persuasively demonstrates how Adams's inspiring, progressive vision guided his life and helped shape the course of America. Kaplan draws on a trove of unpublished archival material to trace Adams's evolution from his childhood during the Revolutionary War to his brilliant years as Secretary of State to his time in the White House and beyond. He examines Adams's myriad sides: the public and private man, the statesman and writer, the wise thinker and passionate advocate, the leading abolitionist and fervent federalist who believed strongly in both individual liberty and the government's role as an engine of progress and prosperity. In these ways - and in his energy, empathy, sharp intellect, and powerful gift with words both spoken and written - he was a predecessor of Lincoln and, later, FDR and Obama. Indeed, this sweeping biography makes clear how Adams's forward-thinking values, his definition of leadership, and his vision for the nation's future is as much about 21st-century America as it is about Adams's own time. Meticulously researched and masterfully written, John Quincy Adams paints a rich portrait of this brilliant leader and his significance to the nation and our own lives. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Fred Kaplan) Tue, 18 Nov 2014 06:00:06 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/John-Quincy-Adams-Audiobook/B00PM3LZS6 thebookvoice.com 27:44:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: John Quincy Adams Subtitle: American Visionary Author: Fred Kaplan Narrator: Eric Martin Format: Unabridged Length: 27 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 11-18-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 128 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Fred Kaplan, the acclaimed, award-winning author of Lincoln, returns with John Quincy Adams, an illuminating biography of one of the most overlooked presidents in American history - a leader of sweeping perspective whose progressive values helped shape the course of the nation. In this fresh and lively biography rich in literary analysis and new historical detail, Fred Kaplan brings into focus the dramatic life of John Quincy Adams - the little known and much misunderstood sixth president of the United States and the first son of John and Abigail Adams - and persuasively demonstrates how Adams's inspiring, progressive vision guided his life and helped shape the course of America. Kaplan draws on a trove of unpublished archival material to trace Adams's evolution from his childhood during the Revolutionary War to his brilliant years as Secretary of State to his time in the White House and beyond. He examines Adams's myriad sides: the public and private man, the statesman and writer, the wise thinker and passionate advocate, the leading abolitionist and fervent federalist who believed strongly in both individual liberty and the government's role as an engine of progress and prosperity. In these ways - and in his energy, empathy, sharp intellect, and powerful gift with words both spoken and written - he was a predecessor of Lincoln and, later, FDR and Obama. Indeed, this sweeping biography makes clear how Adams's forward-thinking values, his definition of leadership, and his vision for the nation's future is as much about 21st-century America as it is about Adams's own time. Meticulously researched and masterfully written, John Quincy Adams paints a rich portrait of this brilliant leader and his significance to the nation and our own lives. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: John Quincy Adams Subtitle: American Visionary Author: Fred Kaplan Narrator: Eric Martin Format: Unabridged Length: 27 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 11-18-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 128 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Fred Kaplan, the acclaimed, award-winning author of Lincoln, returns with John Quincy Adams, an illuminating biography of one of the most overlooked presidents in American history - a leader of sweeping perspective whose progressive values helped shape the course of the nation. In this fresh and lively biography rich in literary analysis and new historical detail, Fred Kaplan brings into focus the dramatic life of John Quincy Adams - the little known and much misunderstood sixth president of the United States and the first son of John and Abigail Adams - and persuasively demonstrates how Adams's inspiring, progressive vision guided his life and helped shape the course of America. Kaplan draws on a trove of unpublished archival material to trace Adams's evolution from his childhood during the Revolutionary War to his brilliant years as Secretary of State to his time in the White House and beyond. He examines Adams's myriad sides: the public and private man, the statesman and writer, the wise thinker and passionate advocate, the leading abolitionist and fervent federalist who believed strongly in both individual liberty and the government's role as an engine of progress and prosperity. In these ways - and in his energy, empathy, sharp intellect, and powerful gift with words both spoken and written - he was a predecessor of Lincoln and, later, FDR and Obama. Indeed, this sweeping biography makes clear how Adams's forward-thinking values, his definition of leadership, and his vision for the nation's future is as much about 21st-century America as it is about Adams's own time. Meticulously researched and masterfully written, John Quincy Adams paints a rich portrait of this brilliant leader and his significance to the nation and our own lives. Members Reviews: Destined by birth, mentored by greats... I've been thoroughly enjoying my series on the founding fathers and although JQA isn't necessarily one of the founders, I found it necessary and natural to follow up David McCullough's book on JQA's father (Previously reading: Washington A Life, and Alexander Hamilton (both by Ron Chernow), Jefferson's War (Wheelan), Washington's Spies (Rose)). What I learned is that despite not technically being a founder, he was in the midst of it all and probably received more diverse mentorship from the founders than anyone else could have based solely off his father bringing him along to Europe. JQA's experience begins in Europe during the revolution and culminates as a primary catalyst of the inevitable and long foreseen civil war; his was an inimitable place and presence in history. This book only receives 4 stars because it seemed the author took too much liberty in the introduction with his analysis of JQA. Although he knows far more than me, he set a stage of political partisanship that is resolutely contradicted by his own writing in the book. I only felt this way with the introduction, but again, that set an undesired expectation. Also it seemed as if the author rushed through JQA's presidency preferring to focus on his upbringing (which is vitally important to understanding JQA) and his post presidency (which really cements his legacy). https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Under-This-Roof-Audiobook/B0147Q2YOM Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Under This Roof Subtitle: The White House and the Presidency - 21 Presidents, 21 Rooms, 21 Inside Stories Author: Paul Brandus Narrator: Tom Zingarelli Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 09-01-15 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 103 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: In Under This Roof, award-winning White House journalist Paul Brandus weaves together stories of the presidents, their families, the events of their time, and an oft-ignored major character, the White House itself. From George Washington to the current occupant, Barack Obama - the story of the White House is the story of America itself, Brandus writes. You'll: Through triumph and tragedy, boom and bust, secrets and scandals, Brandus brings history to life in this riveting, highly entertaining inside look at the presidency and White House. Critic Reviews: "[A] fast-moving and well-written history of the presidency." (Del Quentin Wilber, author of Rawhide Down) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Paul Brandus) Tue, 01 Sep 2015 07:52:42 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Under-This-Roof-Audiobook/B0147Q2YOM thebookvoice.com 07:47:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Under This Roof Subtitle: The White House and the Presidency - 21 Presidents, 21 Rooms, 21 Inside Stories Author: Paul Brandus Narrator: Tom Zingarelli Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 09-01-15 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 103 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: In Under This Roof, award-winning White House journalist Paul Brandus weaves together stories of the presidents, their families, the events of their time, and an oft-ignored major character, the White House itself. From George Washington to the current occupant, Barack Obama - the story of the White House is the story of America itself, Brandus writes. You'll: Through triumph and tragedy, boom and bust, secrets and scandals, Brandus brings history to life in this riveting, highly entertaining inside look at the presidency and White House. Critic Reviews: "[A] fast-moving and well-written history of the presidency." (Del Quentin Wilber, author of Rawhide Down) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Under This Roof Subtitle: The White House and the Presidency - 21 Presidents, 21 Rooms, 21 Inside Stories Author: Paul Brandus Narrator: Tom Zingarelli Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 09-01-15 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 103 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: In Under This Roof, award-winning White House journalist Paul Brandus weaves together stories of the presidents, their families, the events of their time, and an oft-ignored major character, the White House itself. From George Washington to the current occupant, Barack Obama - the story of the White House is the story of America itself, Brandus writes. You'll: Through triumph and tragedy, boom and bust, secrets and scandals, Brandus brings history to life in this riveting, highly entertaining inside look at the presidency and White House. Critic Reviews: "[A] fast-moving and well-written history of the presidency." (Del Quentin Wilber, author of Rawhide Down) Members Reviews: Good stuff for presidential buffs Good book. Well researched. Definitely kept my interest. This book is best when it focuses on the White House itself, not on the history of the various administrations. Reading it made me want to visit the White House again. Could be better Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not? Yes and no. The narrator was not very good at all. The story had potential that wasnt followed up on. What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!) Kind of anticlimactic. It is about past presidents so not much to add, What didnt you like about Tom Zingarellis performance? Flat and boring. Was Under This Roof worth the listening time? Yes. Any additional comments? The book is about the White House but got the impression the author is a Reagan fan. That is so boring! He went on and on about Reagan which had nothing to do with the White House itself. Carter got short shrift among others. There is no need to talk about policies and politics - the house itself and the stories contained in the walls so to speak - the personal side. No mention about the staff quarters and other details. Enjoyable Read I liked this very much. I am not too political, but this book give much info about each president and their families plus very interesting information about the development of the White House, additions, decorations etc. Very enjoyable but informative book Great From the narrator to the subject matter, this book keeps you listening. If you love history the descriptions are so vivid you can almost smell the White House as it slowly crumbled over the years. The dedication of the First Families to repair and endure there are a testament to what it means to be a true civil servant. If those walls could talk it would make a great movie. The book moved along quickly and as always I learned something new about a few of our presidents. I recommend as an educational tool or just an easy listen to a sad and funny and all of the other emotions we humans have rolled into one book about Our White House. Interesting but a bit tedious at times The book was full of interesting facts about the White House and the presidents who call it home/. But you may be off put by the dozens of Presidents you've never heard of and goings on nobody cares about. The author doesn't do a good job of putting his selections into context and telling the reader why he selected the people he did. That said if you're the kind of person who likes history for it's own sake you can't go wrong with this. Performance is top notch https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Joan-of-Arc-Audiobook/B00XK3GATO Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Joan of Arc Subtitle: A History Author: Helen Castor Narrator: Anne Flosnik Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 05-19-15 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 38 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Helen Castor tells afresh the gripping story of the peasant girl from Domremy who hears voices from God, leads the French army to victory, is burned at the stake for heresy, and eventually becomes a saint. But unlike the traditional narrative, a story already shaped by the knowledge of what Joan would become and told in hindsight, Castor's Joan of Arc: A History takes us back to 15th century France and tells the story forwards. Instead of an icon, she gives us a living, breathing woman confronting the challenges of faith and doubt - a roaring girl who, in fighting the English, was also taking sides in a bloody civil war. We meet this extraordinary girl amid the tumultuous events of her extraordinary world where no one - not Joan herself, nor the people around her (princes, bishops, soldiers, or peasants) - knew what would happen next. Critic Reviews: "An unorthodox yet erudite and elegant biography of this 'massive star.'" (Kirkus) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Helen Castor) Tue, 19 May 2015 20:18:18 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Joan-of-Arc-Audiobook/B00XK3GATO thebookvoice.com 08:29:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Joan of Arc Subtitle: A History Author: Helen Castor Narrator: Anne Flosnik Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 05-19-15 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 38 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Helen Castor tells afresh the gripping story of the peasant girl from Domremy who hears voices from God, leads the French army to victory, is burned at the stake for heresy, and eventually becomes a saint. But unlike the traditional narrative, a story already shaped by the knowledge of what Joan would become and told in hindsight, Castor's Joan of Arc: A History takes us back to 15th century France and tells the story forwards. Instead of an icon, she gives us a living, breathing woman confronting the challenges of faith and doubt - a roaring girl who, in fighting the English, was also taking sides in a bloody civil war. We meet this extraordinary girl amid the tumultuous events of her extraordinary world where no one - not Joan herself, nor the people around her (princes, bishops, soldiers, or peasants) - knew what would happen next. Critic Reviews: "An unorthodox yet erudite and elegant biography of this 'massive star.'" (Kirkus) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Joan of Arc Subtitle: A History Author: Helen Castor Narrator: Anne Flosnik Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 05-19-15 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 38 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Helen Castor tells afresh the gripping story of the peasant girl from Domremy who hears voices from God, leads the French army to victory, is burned at the stake for heresy, and eventually becomes a saint. But unlike the traditional narrative, a story already shaped by the knowledge of what Joan would become and told in hindsight, Castor's Joan of Arc: A History takes us back to 15th century France and tells the story forwards. Instead of an icon, she gives us a living, breathing woman confronting the challenges of faith and doubt - a roaring girl who, in fighting the English, was also taking sides in a bloody civil war. We meet this extraordinary girl amid the tumultuous events of her extraordinary world where no one - not Joan herself, nor the people around her (princes, bishops, soldiers, or peasants) - knew what would happen next. Critic Reviews: "An unorthodox yet erudite and elegant biography of this 'massive star.'" (Kirkus) Members Reviews: The Maid of Orleans Helen Castor has taken an unusual approach in structuring her biography of Joan of Arc. There's a huge amount of information about Joan in the sworn testimony of two church trials. Most writers use this information freely in reconstructing Joan's childhood; Castor has chosen to leave most of this intimate detail until the point in history when it became common knowledge - during the trials themselves. As a consequence, Joan appears on the horizon in even more of a whirlwind than usual. Much of the first part of the book is taken up with the history of the Hundred Years War, or at least the part of the war that began with Henry V's invasion and the battle of Agincourt. Charles VII, disinherited by his own parents, is struggling to re-establish his legitimacy as King. And there, suddenly, as if out of nowhere, is Joan. It's a remarkable story, and Castor's book is the best one I've read on the subject. The battles and politics of this period are particularly tangled, with Armagnacs against Burgundians against English, and sieges and campaigns that seem to have no purpose other than to destroy the best fighters on all sides. Castor tells it all with such lucid balance and proportion that it all makes sense, all the better to highlight Joan's remarkable achievement and the sad unravelling of her life. She was 19 when she died, burned at the stake. The executioner dampened the flames after her clothes had burned away, so everyone could see she was a woman; and then built the fire back up to reduce any possible relics to ash. Anne Flosnik has an unusual voice. I can't quite articulate what's unusual about it; but it's rich and expressive and pleasing, and she does a terrific job pacing the story and giving voice to Joan. I loved it. When I want a refresher on the subject, this is the one I'll turn to. In depth treatment of historical context. Helen Castor spends a great deal of time setting the stage for the appearance of The Maid, a bit too much in my view, but those with an interest in the political intrigues of 15th Century France will enjoy the scholarly narrative. The personality of Joan comes through like a beacon. Narrator was annoying when doing any voice except Joan's. More detail than a newbie like me needed I wanted a good intro to Joan of Arc. There was just way more background here than I needed. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Dare-Not-Linger-Audiobook/B0751Q2PHJ Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dare Not Linger Subtitle: The Presidential Years Author: Graça Machel - prologue, Nelson Mandela, Mandla Langa Narrator: Adrian Lester Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 10-24-17 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: The long-awaited second volume of Nelson Mandela's memoirs, left unfinished at his death and never before available, are here completed and expanded with notes and speeches written by Mandela during his historic presidency, making for a moving sequel to his worldwide best seller Long Walk to Freedom. "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." 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 presidency, drawing heavily on the memoir he began to write as he prepared to finish his term as president but was unable to finish. Now the acclaimed South African author 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. The result is a vivid and inspirational account of Mandela's presidency: years during which he overcame the challenges of transition and made a reality of his cherished vision for a liberated South Africa. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Graça Machel - prologue) Tue, 24 Oct 2017 10:31:33 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Dare-Not-Linger-Audiobook/B0751Q2PHJ thebookvoice.com 13:22:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dare Not Linger Subtitle: The Presidential Years Author: Graça Machel - prologue, Nelson Mandela, Mandla Langa Narrator: Adrian Lester Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 10-24-17 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: The long-awaited second volume of Nelson Mandela's memoirs, left unfinished at his death and never before available, are here completed and expanded with notes and speeches written by Mandela during his historic presidency, making for a moving sequel to his worldwide best seller Long Walk to Freedom. "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." 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 presidency, drawing heavily on the memoir he began to write as he prepared to finish his term as president but was unable to finish. Now the acclaimed South African author 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. The result is a vivid and inspirational account of Mandela's presidency: years during which he overcame the challenges of transition and made a reality of his cherished vision for a liberated South Africa. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dare Not Linger Subtitle: The Presidential Years Author: Graça Machel - prologue, Nelson Mandela, Mandla Langa Narrator: Adrian Lester Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 10-24-17 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: The long-awaited second volume of Nelson Mandela's memoirs, left unfinished at his death and never before available, are here completed and expanded with notes and speeches written by Mandela during his historic presidency, making for a moving sequel to his worldwide best seller Long Walk to Freedom. "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." 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 presidency, drawing heavily on the memoir he began to write as he prepared to finish his term as president but was unable to finish. Now the acclaimed South African author 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. The result is a vivid and inspirational account of Mandela's presidency: years during which he overcame the challenges of transition and made a reality of his cherished vision for a liberated South Africa. Members Reviews: Excellent Well written. Good structured history of the new South Africa from Mandela himself. Grateful that he kept all the records Nelson Mandelaâs actions to reunify a torn country are surely remembered and wonât be forgotten anytime soon Four years after his death, Nelson Mandela comes back from the grave to inspire us with his words and the history surrounding a post-apartheid South Africa, as well as the time he served as the first black president of South Africa. Following the publication of his beloved autobiography, LONG WALK TO FREEDOM, and as he was nearing the end of his presidential term, Mandela began working on a manuscript talking about his period in office. He ended up writing about 70,000 words, or 10 chapters, before abandoning the project. Here, Mandla Langa, winner of the 2009 Commonwealth Writersâ Prize and the former ANCâs (African National Congress) cultural representative in London, steps in as a co-author and helps the reader understand the historical context surrounding Mandelaâs rise to the presidency and South Africaâs politics, using his original draft of âThe Presidential Yearsâ (the intended title), detailed notes he made during the events of his presidential term, and previously unseen material. In this day and age, it is easy to forget the significant hold that apartheid had on the government, politics and culture of a country still in the midst of recovering from centuries of colonialism and government-enforced racism. One cannot deny the amount of progress that South Africa has made in 25 years. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/How-Alexander-Hamilton-Screwed-Up-America-Audiobook/B0767P1VVD Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: How Alexander Hamilton Screwed Up America Author: Brion McClanahan Narrator: Thomas Rosenfeld Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 39 mins Language: English Release date: 10-10-17 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: He is the star of a hit Broadway musical, the face on the 10-dollar bill, and a central figure among the founding fathers. But do you really know Alexander Hamilton? Rather than lionize Hamilton, Americans should carefully consider his most significant and ultimately detrimental contribution to modern society: the shredding of the United States Constitution. Connecting the dots between Hamilton's invention of implied powers in 1791 to transgender bathrooms and same-sex marriage two centuries later, Brion McClanahan shows the origins of our modern federal leviathan. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Brion McClanahan) Tue, 10 Oct 2017 05:11:12 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/How-Alexander-Hamilton-Screwed-Up-America-Audiobook/B0767P1VVD thebookvoice.com 07:39:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: How Alexander Hamilton Screwed Up America Author: Brion McClanahan Narrator: Thomas Rosenfeld Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 39 mins Language: English Release date: 10-10-17 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: He is the star of a hit Broadway musical, the face on the 10-dollar bill, and a central figure among the founding fathers. But do you really know Alexander Hamilton? Rather than lionize Hamilton, Americans should carefully consider his most significant and ultimately detrimental contribution to modern society: the shredding of the United States Constitution. Connecting the dots between Hamilton's invention of implied powers in 1791 to transgender bathrooms and same-sex marriage two centuries later, Brion McClanahan shows the origins of our modern federal leviathan. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: How Alexander Hamilton Screwed Up America Author: Brion McClanahan Narrator: Thomas Rosenfeld Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 39 mins Language: English Release date: 10-10-17 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: He is the star of a hit Broadway musical, the face on the 10-dollar bill, and a central figure among the founding fathers. But do you really know Alexander Hamilton? Rather than lionize Hamilton, Americans should carefully consider his most significant and ultimately detrimental contribution to modern society: the shredding of the United States Constitution. Connecting the dots between Hamilton's invention of implied powers in 1791 to transgender bathrooms and same-sex marriage two centuries later, Brion McClanahan shows the origins of our modern federal leviathan. Members Reviews: Must read if you want to understand why we have the government that we have McClanahan explains why we have the government that we have today and how we got it. He shows that the destruction of the US Constitution began soon after its adoption. With his doctrine of âinherent powers,â Hamilton was instrumental in this destruction. Using âinherent powers,â the US government usurped powers that were not only not delegated to it, but that were discussed and specifically rejected by the Constitutional Convention. Thanks to Hamilton, the US government has become almost almighty while the States have been reduced to nearly feeble provinces. He discusses three judges, Marshall, Story, and Black, who aided in achieving Hamiltonâs goal of an all-powerful central government with subservient, impotent States. McClanahan's failure to discuss Lincolnâs contribution in carrying out Hamiltonâs dream is a major shortcoming of his book and for which I deduct one star. Lincoln converted the general government of the United States into a national government of the United State (without the âsâ). More than any other president, Lincoln implemented Hamiltonâs plan to emasculate the States and to establish the imperial presidency. If you like the all-powerful central government and the slavish State governments that we have today, then you need to thank Hamilton. Five Stars Another great McClanahan book. True history. Five Stars Awesome book! Very informative, many things I didn't know about Hamilton. How Hamilton lied, obfuscated, prevaricated, schemed, and yes, screwed up America I'm reading this book now. Damnation to Hamilton, I wish the duel had been much sooner. Hamilton is the problem! I don't know how it happened by my copy arrived Saturday, a couple of days ahead of schedule, and I'm glad it did. As the author says, if you are tired of big government, big banks, big military and judicial dictatorship, thank Alexander Hamilton for this and Dr. Brion McClanahan's new book is right up your alley. First of all, McClanahan argues that, rather than a hero, Hamilton was a traitor to the revolutionary ideals, someone who worked his entire life to create a government that would not be accountable to the American people. Unlike recent pro-Hamilton biographies and plays (specifically Miranda's play "Hamilton" and Ron Chernow's biography "Alexander Hamilton"), the author does not provide the reader with a puff piece which ignores the constitution Hamilton was supposed to uphold. Instead, McClanahan uses the constitution, as ratified, and takes Hamilton to task for his destructive constitutional legacy. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Outpost-Audiobook/B00PB7M21M Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Outpost Subtitle: Life on the Frontlines of American Diplomacy: A Memoir Author: Christopher R. Hill Narrator: Stephen Bowlby Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 11-11-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 75 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: An "inside the room" memoir from one of our most distinguished ambassadors who - in a career of service to the country - was sent to some of the most dangerous outposts of American diplomacy. From the wars in the Balkans to the brutality of North Korea to the endless war in Iraq, this is the real life of an American diplomat. Hill was on the front lines in the Balkans at the breakup of Yugoslavia. He takes us from one-on-one meetings with the dictator Milosevic, to Bosnia and Kosovo, to the Dayton conference, where a truce was brokered. Hill draws upon lessons learned as a Peace Corps volunteer in Cameroon early on in his career and details his prodigious experience as a US ambassador. He was the first American Ambassador to Macedonia; Ambassador to Poland, where he also served in the depth of the cold war; Ambassador to South Korea and chief disarmament negotiator in North Korea; and Hillary Clinton's hand-picked Ambassador to Iraq. Hill's account is an adventure story of danger, loss of comrades, high stakes negotiations, and imperfect options. There are fascinating portraits of war criminals (Mladic, Karadzic), of presidents and vice presidents (Clinton, Bush and Cheney, and Obama), of Secretaries of State (Madeleine Albright, Colin Powell, Condoleezza Rice, and Hillary Clinton), of Secretary of Defense Robert Gates, and of Ambassadors Richard Holbrooke and Lawrence Eagleburger. Hill writes bluntly about the bureaucratic warfare in DC and expresses strong criticism of America's aggressive interventions and wars of choice. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Christopher R. Hill) Tue, 11 Nov 2014 00:52:28 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Outpost-Audiobook/B00PB7M21M thebookvoice.com 14:32:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Outpost Subtitle: Life on the Frontlines of American Diplomacy: A Memoir Author: Christopher R. Hill Narrator: Stephen Bowlby Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 11-11-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 75 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: An "inside the room" memoir from one of our most distinguished ambassadors who - in a career of service to the country - was sent to some of the most dangerous outposts of American diplomacy. From the wars in the Balkans to the brutality of North Korea to the endless war in Iraq, this is the real life of an American diplomat. Hill was on the front lines in the Balkans at the breakup of Yugoslavia. He takes us from one-on-one meetings with the dictator Milosevic, to Bosnia and Kosovo, to the Dayton conference, where a truce was brokered. Hill draws upon lessons learned as a Peace Corps volunteer in Cameroon early on in his career and details his prodigious experience as a US ambassador. He was the first American Ambassador to Macedonia; Ambassador to Poland, where he also served in the depth of the cold war; Ambassador to South Korea and chief disarmament negotiator in North Korea; and Hillary Clinton's hand-picked Ambassador to Iraq. Hill's account is an adventure story of danger, loss of comrades, high stakes negotiations, and imperfect options. There are fascinating portraits of war criminals (Mladic, Karadzic), of presidents and vice presidents (Clinton, Bush and Cheney, and Obama), of Secretaries of State (Madeleine Albright, Colin Powell, Condoleezza Rice, and Hillary Clinton), of Secretary of Defense Robert Gates, and of Ambassadors Richard Holbrooke and Lawrence Eagleburger. Hill writes bluntly about the bureaucratic warfare in DC and expresses strong criticism of America's aggressive interventions and wars of choice. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Outpost Subtitle: Life on the Frontlines of American Diplomacy: A Memoir Author: Christopher R. Hill Narrator: Stephen Bowlby Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 11-11-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 75 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: An "inside the room" memoir from one of our most distinguished ambassadors who - in a career of service to the country - was sent to some of the most dangerous outposts of American diplomacy. From the wars in the Balkans to the brutality of North Korea to the endless war in Iraq, this is the real life of an American diplomat. Hill was on the front lines in the Balkans at the breakup of Yugoslavia. He takes us from one-on-one meetings with the dictator Milosevic, to Bosnia and Kosovo, to the Dayton conference, where a truce was brokered. Hill draws upon lessons learned as a Peace Corps volunteer in Cameroon early on in his career and details his prodigious experience as a US ambassador. He was the first American Ambassador to Macedonia; Ambassador to Poland, where he also served in the depth of the cold war; Ambassador to South Korea and chief disarmament negotiator in North Korea; and Hillary Clinton's hand-picked Ambassador to Iraq. Hill's account is an adventure story of danger, loss of comrades, high stakes negotiations, and imperfect options. There are fascinating portraits of war criminals (Mladic, Karadzic), of presidents and vice presidents (Clinton, Bush and Cheney, and Obama), of Secretaries of State (Madeleine Albright, Colin Powell, Condoleezza Rice, and Hillary Clinton), of Secretary of Defense Robert Gates, and of Ambassadors Richard Holbrooke and Lawrence Eagleburger. Hill writes bluntly about the bureaucratic warfare in DC and expresses strong criticism of America's aggressive interventions and wars of choice. Members Reviews: Fascinating The more I read (or Listen) the more I realize how little most of us in America really know about the world outside our borders. This book is great trip through most of the major international political events of the last three decades from someone who was on the ground talking to the people involved. The book will put you into the rook with Milsovich. It will take you from to the nuclear reactors of North Korea to the roadside bombs in Iraq. Mostly it provides much needed insight into the nuances of foreign policy and diplomacy never covered in presidential campaigns or debates on the Senate floor. A Fascinating Life Experience Any additional comments? I love memoirs written by those on the front lines of history, such is this book. The American diplomatic corp is interesting, colorful, and professional. And the performance was very good. Great book to learn about the Foreign Service Any additional comments? I am a foreign service officer so I read Hill's book with interest. I recommend it for people who want to learn a bit more about the career, and hear along the way about some pivotal episodes in American diplomacy such as the bombing of Serbia in 1999 and what happened in Macedonia afterwards. informative Lots of history, very interesting perspective. this book makes me proud to be American. something else we can besides going into war. Thank you Christopher Hill for your memoir. An I was there view If your interest is a clear I was there view of tough spots in the world of diplomacy, this is your book. Hill looks back on a singularly difficult series of postings with a clear evaded understanding of what our dominant country can do, should do and in fact does. We aren't Solomon are we? https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Such-Such-Were-the-Joys-and-Other-Essays-Audiobook/B002V8H9P8 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Such, Such Were the Joys and Other Essays Author: George Orwell Narrator: Frederick Davidson Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 06-25-09 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 103 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: "Why I Write" describes Orwell's sense of political purpose, and the classic essay "Politics and the English Language" insists on clarity and precision in communication in order to avoid the Newspeak later described in 1984. Other essays focus on Gandhi (he "disinfected the political air"), Dickens ("no novelist has shown the same power of entering into the child's point of view"), Kipling ("a jingo imperialist"), Henry Miller (who told Orwell that involvement in the Spanish war was an act of an idiot), and England "a family with the wrong members in control"). bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (George Orwell) Thu, 25 Jun 2009 13:50:51 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Such-Such-Were-the-Joys-and-Other-Essays-Audiobook/B002V8H9P8 thebookvoice.com 12:22:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Such, Such Were the Joys and Other Essays Author: George Orwell Narrator: Frederick Davidson Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 06-25-09 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 103 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: "Why I Write" describes Orwell's sense of political purpose, and the classic essay "Politics and the English Language" insists on clarity and precision in communication in order to avoid the Newspeak later described in 1984. Other essays focus on Gandhi (he "disinfected the political air"), Dickens ("no novelist has shown the same power of entering into the child's point of view"), Kipling ("a jingo imperialist"), Henry Miller (who told Orwell that involvement in the Spanish war was an act of an idiot), and England "a family with the wrong members in control"). Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Such, Such Were the Joys and Other Essays Author: George Orwell Narrator: Frederick Davidson Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 06-25-09 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 103 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: "Why I Write" describes Orwell's sense of political purpose, and the classic essay "Politics and the English Language" insists on clarity and precision in communication in order to avoid the Newspeak later described in 1984. Other essays focus on Gandhi (he "disinfected the political air"), Dickens ("no novelist has shown the same power of entering into the child's point of view"), Kipling ("a jingo imperialist"), Henry Miller (who told Orwell that involvement in the Spanish war was an act of an idiot), and England "a family with the wrong members in control"). Members Reviews: Superb collection of essays, very well read This is a first-rate collection of essays by one of the greatest writers of the twentieth century. The reader, Frederick Davidson, is excellent (as usual). As other reviewers have pointed out, the recording skips in places; this happens especially often in the latter half of Part 2. In nearly all cases the skips are tiny and it's easy enough to fill in the missing word (and it really does seem to be just one word that's affected), but there are a few more substantial skips. This isn't really acceptable, frankly, but I found it detracted less from my enjoyment of the book than one might think. It's not ideal, but it's hardly a fatal flaw when the content is so very good. The complete contents are as follows: - "Such, Such Were the Joys" - Charles Dickens - The Art of Donald McGill - Rudyard Kipling - Raffles and Miss Blandish - Shooting an Elephant - Politics and the English Language - Reflections on Gandhi - Marrakech - Looking Back on the Spanish War - Inside the Whale - England Your England - Boys' Weeklies - Why I Write Four Stars - Maybe Five Without the Skips I agree almost completely with the earlier review here. The pieces are all interesting, very illuminating, and, of course, exceptionally well written. The skips in the audio are mainly in the second half, and while they are irritating, the book is well worth the trouble. 5-star work, but technical problems These essays are unusually smart and convey Orwell's particular brand of thinking. The flavor of the book is very English, somewhat glum, but intellectually stimulating. The parts which are dated (the English are a particularly gentle people) or esoteric (a long discussion about the meaning of popular picture post cards) or suspect (socialism or totalitarianism or the only viable options), are still quite interesting and even illuminating. The narrator is very upper-crust-sounding, but it fits somehow. The four stars are not five only because there are so many skips -- not just one or two as you might have in any recording, but dozens -- that it sometimes affects the meaning. When you have a writer who uses prose as economically as Orwell, you can't afford to lose many words. Frequent skips make listening difficult This would be a four or five-star book, if it were not for the inexcusable and frequent skips in the second half of the production, which are not only disconcerting, but sometimes make it difficult to follow the narration. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/La-sonrisa-de-Mandela-Mandelas-Smile-Audiobook/B01H3YAZGY Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> Título: La sonrisa de Mandela [Mandela's Smile] Autor: John Carlin Narrador: Juan Antonio Bernal Formato: Unabridged Duración: 5 hrs and 7 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 06-30-16 Editor: Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial Calificaciones: 5 de 5 de 7 votos Categorías: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Resumen del editor: Un retrato íntimo del hombre que inspiró al mundo, Nelson Mandela, por el autor del libro en el que se basó la película Invictus. Entre el 11 de febrero de 1990 y el 10 de mayo de 1994, Nelson Mandela pasó de ser el prisionero político más famoso del mundo a presidente de su país. Fueron cuatro años vertiginosos y fascinantes que dieron la talla humana y política de un líder excepcional. John Carlin, observador privilegiado de esa etapa, traza un emocionante retrato de Mandela en el que demuestra que se puede ser un gran político sin dejar de ser una gran persona, y que la reconciliación y la convivencia son no solo deseables sino posibles incluso en las circunstancias más difíciles. Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish. Crítica Comentarios: "John Carlin ha sido muy valiente a la hora de escribir sobre nuestro país y ha contado cosas que muchos periodistas nunca se hubieran atrevido a explicar." (Nelson Mandela) "Creo que por muy importante que haya podido ser la presencia de Mandela en el escenario global, todavía queda mucho que decir acerca del hombre que fue, sobre la calidad de su liderazgo y el legado que deja al mundo. Mi esperanza es que cuando los lectores terminen este libro tengan un conocimiento más profundo de Mandela como individuo y comprendan por qué ha sido, tanto en lo moral como en lo político, la figura más destacada de nuestra era." (John Carlin) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (John Carlin) Thu, 30 Jun 2016 22:30:34 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/La-sonrisa-de-Mandela-Mandelas-Smile-Audiobook/B01H3YAZGY thebookvoice.com 05:07:00 no Escucha este título completo gratis en thebookvoice.com Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> Título: La sonrisa de Mandela [Mandela's Smile] Autor: John Carlin Narrador: Juan Antonio Bernal Formato: Unabridged Duración: 5 hrs and 7 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 06-30-16 Editor: Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial Calificaciones: 5 de 5 de 7 votos Categorías: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Resumen del editor: Un retrato íntimo del hombre que inspiró al mundo, Nelson Mandela, por el autor del libro en el que se basó la película Invictus. Entre el 11 de febrero de 1990 y el 10 de mayo de 1994, Nelson Mandela pasó de ser el prisionero político más famoso del mundo a presidente de su país. Fueron cuatro años vertiginosos y fascinantes que dieron la talla humana y política de un líder excepcional. John Carlin, observador privilegiado de esa etapa, traza un emocionante retrato de Mandela en el que demuestra que se puede ser un gran político sin dejar de ser una gran persona, y que la reconciliación y la convivencia son no solo deseables sino posibles incluso en las circunstancias más difíciles. Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish. Crítica Comentarios: "John Carlin ha sido muy valiente a la hora de escribir sobre nuestro país y ha contado cosas que muchos periodistas nunca se hubieran atrevido a explicar." (Nelson Mandela) "Creo que por muy importante que haya podido ser la presencia de Mandela en el escenario global, todavía queda mucho que decir acerca del hombre que fue, sobre la calidad de su liderazgo y el legado que deja al mundo. Mi esperanza es que cuando los lectores terminen este libro tengan un conocimiento más profundo de Mandela como individuo y comprendan por qué ha sido, tanto en lo moral como en lo político, la figura más destacada de nuestra era." (John Carlin) Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> Título: La sonrisa de Mandela [Mandela's Smile] Autor: John Carlin Narrador: Juan Antonio Bernal Formato: Unabridged Duración: 5 hrs and 7 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 06-30-16 Editor: Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial Calificaciones: 5 de 5 de 7 votos Categorías: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Resumen del editor: Un retrato íntimo del hombre que inspiró al mundo, Nelson Mandela, por el autor del libro en el que se basó la película Invictus. Entre el 11 de febrero de 1990 y el 10 de mayo de 1994, Nelson Mandela pasó de ser el prisionero político más famoso del mundo a presidente de su país. Fueron cuatro años vertiginosos y fascinantes que dieron la talla humana y política de un líder excepcional. John Carlin, observador privilegiado de esa etapa, traza un emocionante retrato de Mandela en el que demuestra que se puede ser un gran político sin dejar de ser una gran persona, y que la reconciliación y la convivencia son no solo deseables sino posibles incluso en las circunstancias más difíciles. Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish. Crítica Comentarios: "John Carlin ha sido muy valiente a la hora de escribir sobre nuestro país y ha contado cosas que muchos periodistas nunca se hubieran atrevido a explicar." (Nelson Mandela) "Creo que por muy importante que haya podido ser la presencia de Mandela en el escenario global, todavía queda mucho que decir acerca del hombre que fue, sobre la calidad de su liderazgo y el legado que deja al mundo. Mi esperanza es que cuando los lectores terminen este libro tengan un conocimiento más profundo de Mandela como individuo y comprendan por qué ha sido, tanto en lo moral como en lo político, la figura más destacada de nuestra era." (John Carlin) Opiniones de los miembros: Muy inspirador! Altamente inspirador. Recomendado para todo público. De hecho debería ser obligatoria su lectura (o audición) para todo el mundo. Especialmente los políticos en todo el mundo https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Gandhi-the-Man-Audiobook/B002VA95DK Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Gandhi the Man Subtitle: The Story of His Transformation Author: Eknath Easwaran Narrator: Paul Bazely Format: Abridged Length: 2 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 07-22-09 Publisher: Nilgiri Press Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 85 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: This is the story of Gandhi's spiritual evolution - the turning points and choices that made him not just a great political leader but also a timeless icon of nonviolence. Eknath Easwaran grew up in India and witnessed how Gandhi inspired people of all races, backgrounds, and religions to turn anger into compassion and hatred into love. How had Gandhi transformed himself from an ineffective young lawyer into the Mahatma, the "great soul" who led 400 million ordinary men and women in their nonviolent struggle for independence? To find out, Easwaran visited Gandhi's ashram and watched the Mahatma absorbed in meditation on the Bhagavad Gita - the wellspring of Gandhi's spiritual strength. Easwaran, a leading authority on the Bhagavad Gita and on spiritual living, explains the principles underlying Gandhi's nonviolence. He highlights how we can all use Gandhi's teachings to make our families, workplaces, and communities more peaceful in the world today. This audiobook is a complete narration of Easwaran's Gandhi the Man but excludes the short Foreword, and the Afterword ("How Nonviolence Works") that are by other writers. Critic Reviews: "Comes closer to giving some sense of how Gandhi saw his life than any other account I have read." (Bill McKibben, New York Post) "Every few pages, the text is interspersed with something Gandhi said or wrote - I resonated with almost every quote....You cannot deny the life and spirit of this man. It leaps out at you from every page. And so, in the end, it's a great book. Simply because of the strength of the man and his words, this book has an emotional/spiritual power that you can't help but notice." (NewPages.com) "Its great contribution is its emphasis on the spiritual foundation of Gandhi's life journey." (The Nonviolent Activist) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Eknath Easwaran) Wed, 22 Jul 2009 21:31:24 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Gandhi-the-Man-Audiobook/B002VA95DK thebookvoice.com 02:17:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Gandhi the Man Subtitle: The Story of His Transformation Author: Eknath Easwaran Narrator: Paul Bazely Format: Abridged Length: 2 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 07-22-09 Publisher: Nilgiri Press Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 85 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: This is the story of Gandhi's spiritual evolution - the turning points and choices that made him not just a great political leader but also a timeless icon of nonviolence. Eknath Easwaran grew up in India and witnessed how Gandhi inspired people of all races, backgrounds, and religions to turn anger into compassion and hatred into love. How had Gandhi transformed himself from an ineffective young lawyer into the Mahatma, the "great soul" who led 400 million ordinary men and women in their nonviolent struggle for independence? To find out, Easwaran visited Gandhi's ashram and watched the Mahatma absorbed in meditation on the Bhagavad Gita - the wellspring of Gandhi's spiritual strength. Easwaran, a leading authority on the Bhagavad Gita and on spiritual living, explains the principles underlying Gandhi's nonviolence. He highlights how we can all use Gandhi's teachings to make our families, workplaces, and communities more peaceful in the world today. This audiobook is a complete narration of Easwaran's Gandhi the Man but excludes the short Foreword, and the Afterword ("How Nonviolence Works") that are by other writers. Critic Reviews: "Comes closer to giving some sense of how Gandhi saw his life than any other account I have read." (Bill McKibben, New York Post) "Every few pages, the text is interspersed with something Gandhi said or wrote - I resonated with almost every quote....You cannot deny the life and spirit of this man. It leaps out at you from every page. And so, in the end, it's a great book. Simply because of the strength of the man and his words, this book has an emotional/spiritual power that you can't help but notice." (NewPages.com) "Its great contribution is its emphasis on the spiritual foundation of Gandhi's life journey." (The Nonviolent Activist) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Gandhi the Man Subtitle: The Story of His Transformation Author: Eknath Easwaran Narrator: Paul Bazely Format: Abridged Length: 2 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 07-22-09 Publisher: Nilgiri Press Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 85 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: This is the story of Gandhi's spiritual evolution - the turning points and choices that made him not just a great political leader but also a timeless icon of nonviolence. Eknath Easwaran grew up in India and witnessed how Gandhi inspired people of all races, backgrounds, and religions to turn anger into compassion and hatred into love. How had Gandhi transformed himself from an ineffective young lawyer into the Mahatma, the "great soul" who led 400 million ordinary men and women in their nonviolent struggle for independence? To find out, Easwaran visited Gandhi's ashram and watched the Mahatma absorbed in meditation on the Bhagavad Gita - the wellspring of Gandhi's spiritual strength. Easwaran, a leading authority on the Bhagavad Gita and on spiritual living, explains the principles underlying Gandhi's nonviolence. He highlights how we can all use Gandhi's teachings to make our families, workplaces, and communities more peaceful in the world today. This audiobook is a complete narration of Easwaran's Gandhi the Man but excludes the short Foreword, and the Afterword ("How Nonviolence Works") that are by other writers. Critic Reviews: "Comes closer to giving some sense of how Gandhi saw his life than any other account I have read." (Bill McKibben, New York Post) "Every few pages, the text is interspersed with something Gandhi said or wrote - I resonated with almost every quote....You cannot deny the life and spirit of this man. It leaps out at you from every page. And so, in the end, it's a great book. Simply because of the strength of the man and his words, this book has an emotional/spiritual power that you can't help but notice." (NewPages.com) "Its great contribution is its emphasis on the spiritual foundation of Gandhi's life journey." (The Nonviolent Activist) Members Reviews: Gandhis transformation inspires ours This is to say that gandhi the man is an outstanding book I had hoped to read but audible made it super easy. Bravo. Rama Rama This book has moved to center stage in my life. I am 67 years old, practicing internal medicine and addiction medicine for over 36 years. I meditate on Chapter 3 of this book either when I am alone, or with my patients, at least three times daily. It contains the CURE for addictive illness. Amazing life Everyone should aspire to such a transformation. Meditation. Gandhi is a great role model. Renounce and enjoy Great What did you love best about Gandhi the Man? his strong will and compassion for human race Who was your favorite character and why? Gandhi, he is the centre of the transformation story Which character as performed by Paul Bazely was your favorite? Gandhi, Paul Bazely did a great job here, his voice and style fit the story perfectly Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? this is one of the greatest audiobooks that i have ever listened to Any additional comments? Paul Bazely is a great narrator, I wish there is allot of books narrated by him A beautiful inspiring biography Listening to how Gandhi lived his life and how he approached the issues of living gives me a great way to aspire to become a better person! https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/John-Jay-Audiobook/B075DJ83HP Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: John Jay Subtitle: Founding Father Author: Walter Stahr Narrator: Andrew Garman Format: Unabridged Length: 19 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 09-06-17 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: From the award-winning and New York Times best-selling author of Seward and Stanton, here is the critically acclaimed and definitive biography of John Jay: a major Founding Father, a true national hero, and a leading architect of America's future. John Jay was a central figure in the early history of the American Republic. A New York lawyer, born in 1745, Jay served his country with the greatest distinction, and was one of the most influential of its Founding Fathers. In this first full-length biography of John Jay in almost 70 years, Walter Stahr brings Jay vividly to life, setting his astonishing career against the background of the American Revolution. Drawing on substantial new material, Walter Stahr has written a full and highly enjoyable portrait of both the public and private man. It is the story not only of John Jay himself, the most prominent native-born New Yorker of the 18th century, but also of his engaging and intelligent wife, Sarah, who accompanied her husband on his wartime diplomatic missions. This lively and compelling biography presents Jay in the light he deserves. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Walter Stahr) Wed, 06 Sep 2017 18:56:17 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/John-Jay-Audiobook/B075DJ83HP thebookvoice.com 19:02:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: John Jay Subtitle: Founding Father Author: Walter Stahr Narrator: Andrew Garman Format: Unabridged Length: 19 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 09-06-17 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: From the award-winning and New York Times best-selling author of Seward and Stanton, here is the critically acclaimed and definitive biography of John Jay: a major Founding Father, a true national hero, and a leading architect of America's future. John Jay was a central figure in the early history of the American Republic. A New York lawyer, born in 1745, Jay served his country with the greatest distinction, and was one of the most influential of its Founding Fathers. In this first full-length biography of John Jay in almost 70 years, Walter Stahr brings Jay vividly to life, setting his astonishing career against the background of the American Revolution. Drawing on substantial new material, Walter Stahr has written a full and highly enjoyable portrait of both the public and private man. It is the story not only of John Jay himself, the most prominent native-born New Yorker of the 18th century, but also of his engaging and intelligent wife, Sarah, who accompanied her husband on his wartime diplomatic missions. This lively and compelling biography presents Jay in the light he deserves. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: John Jay Subtitle: Founding Father Author: Walter Stahr Narrator: Andrew Garman Format: Unabridged Length: 19 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 09-06-17 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: From the award-winning and New York Times best-selling author of Seward and Stanton, here is the critically acclaimed and definitive biography of John Jay: a major Founding Father, a true national hero, and a leading architect of America's future. John Jay was a central figure in the early history of the American Republic. A New York lawyer, born in 1745, Jay served his country with the greatest distinction, and was one of the most influential of its Founding Fathers. In this first full-length biography of John Jay in almost 70 years, Walter Stahr brings Jay vividly to life, setting his astonishing career against the background of the American Revolution. Drawing on substantial new material, Walter Stahr has written a full and highly enjoyable portrait of both the public and private man. It is the story not only of John Jay himself, the most prominent native-born New Yorker of the 18th century, but also of his engaging and intelligent wife, Sarah, who accompanied her husband on his wartime diplomatic missions. This lively and compelling biography presents Jay in the light he deserves. Members Reviews: A unique history Not a page turner, the book reads a bit dry as if a series of lectures were strung together. On the other hand we learn a lot about the international situation during the Revolution from Jay's angle instead of by following Jefferson or Franklin's better known trails. The book is unique in its attention to the genesis of the judiciary, particularly the early moves by Jay to make the Supreme Court the supreme arbiter of the law of the land and to define the proper operation of the legislative, executive, and judicial pillars upon which the US stands. It's well-worth reading. In this book, John Jay gets the recognition he deserves. On Independence Day, I was doing a bit of "patriotic reading," and I came across an article mentioning John Jay and this new biography. I decided to get it in Kindle format to take along on vacation. I thoroughly appreciated the author's work in presenting the life of this overlooked founding father. The writer expectedly brings out Jay's strengths and accomplishments but also honestly addresses some of his weaknesses and inconsistencies of character. I did find some of the book to be a little dry in the parts that go into the law cases that Jay worked on. But the better part of the work is interesting and very informative. The most fascinating sections, to me, related the work John Jay did on the peace treaty with Britain to end the war. As Amercians, we tend to focus on the Declaration of Independence and the battles and heroic deeds. But this book brings alive the intrigue of the behind-the-scenes cat-and-mouse stategies of the diplomats involved in the negotiation process. Jay and his wife showed great fortitude and patience in the way they conducted themselves abroad. I was also interested in the glimpses the author gave into the characters of the other, better-known key figures of the independence effort like Hamilton, Adams, and Washington. Altogether, it is a very informative and enjoyable book which has fostered for me a new appreciation for John Jay. An often overlooked Founding Father This is a well-written and well-researched biography of John Jay. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Traitor-to-His-Class-Audiobook/B002V0KH5A Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Traitor to His Class Subtitle: The Privileged Life and Radical Presidency of FDR Author: H. W. Brands Narrator: Mark Deakins Format: Unabridged Length: 37 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 11-04-08 Publisher: Books on Tape Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 185 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Traitor to His Class sheds new light on FDR's formative years; his remarkable willingness to champion the concerns of the poor and disenfranchised; and his combination of political genius, firm leadership, and matchless diplomacy in saving democracy in America during the Great Depression and the American cause of freedom in World War II. 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. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (H. W. Brands) Tue, 04 Nov 2008 22:44:27 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Traitor-to-His-Class-Audiobook/B002V0KH5A thebookvoice.com 37:12:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Traitor to His Class Subtitle: The Privileged Life and Radical Presidency of FDR Author: H. W. Brands Narrator: Mark Deakins Format: Unabridged Length: 37 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 11-04-08 Publisher: Books on Tape Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 185 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Traitor to His Class sheds new light on FDR's formative years; his remarkable willingness to champion the concerns of the poor and disenfranchised; and his combination of political genius, firm leadership, and matchless diplomacy in saving democracy in America during the Great Depression and the American cause of freedom in World War II. 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. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Traitor to His Class Subtitle: The Privileged Life and Radical Presidency of FDR Author: H. W. Brands Narrator: Mark Deakins Format: Unabridged Length: 37 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 11-04-08 Publisher: Books on Tape Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 185 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Traitor to His Class sheds new light on FDR's formative years; his remarkable willingness to champion the concerns of the poor and disenfranchised; and his combination of political genius, firm leadership, and matchless diplomacy in saving democracy in America during the Great Depression and the American cause of freedom in World War II. 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. Members Reviews: Worth every minute. I felt as if I was listening to FDR's own voice through the author's pen and the narrator's performance. The scenes were painted with such two tail and the narrator made them come alive. It was a treat to learn so much more about FDR then I ever could have imagined. I recommend the unabridged version - it may seem daunting to listen to, but I found myself hanging on every word. Rare Combination,,, Fact AND Feeling! The study of history is amazing when truth of BOTH a feeling and a factual nature jumps off the pages. Agree or not with a given policy of FDR, you will know his feeling as well as his thinking. Not since Carl Sandburg or Bruce Catton history books have I experienced both truths in any one book! Masterful! Excellent Story of a Great President This is a very interesting read about one of the most turbulent times in American history and of the role of FDR in leading the country out of the Great Depression and through the Second World War. FDR was a complex and highly intelligent President who did a great job leading the nation. His role in helping the British and Russia with Lend Lease early in the war and setting production levels for arms were a key to victory. His belief in self determination for other countries and non belief in colonialism made him an American president highly regarded world wide. He tried to make the government a force for good. He certainly rates on a par with Washington and Lincoln as one of our greatest presidents. His engaging personality, intelligence, and political savvy were key to his success. Brand did a great job portraying his strong points and personal flaws. Heavy Dose of History If you could sum up Traitor to His Class in three words, what would they be? Not Brands' best. What other book might you compare Traitor to His Class to and why? Any of many history books. This is not my favorite HW Brands biography; I read his works on Andrew Jackson and Ben Franklin and found both much more compelling. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Most-Blessed-of-the-Patriarchs-Audiobook/B01D28W92S Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: "Most Blessed of the Patriarchs" Subtitle: Thomas Jefferson and the Empire of the Imagination Author: Annette Gordon-Reed, Peter S. Onuf Narrator: Karen Chilton Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 04-12-16 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 43 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: A groundbreaking work of history that explicates Thomas Jefferson's vision of himself, the American Revolution, Christianity, slavery, and race. Thomas Jefferson is still presented today as a hopelessly enigmatic figure despite being written about more than any other Founding Father. Lauded as the most articulate voice of American freedom even as he held people in bondage, Jefferson is variably described by current-day observers as a hypocrite, an atheist, and a simple-minded proponent of limited government. Now, Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Annette Gordon-Reed teams up with the country's leading Jefferson scholar, Peter S. Onuf, to present an absorbing and revealing character study that finally clarifies the philosophy of Thomas Jefferson. Tracing Jefferson's development and maturation from his youth to his old age, the authors explore what they call the "empire" of Jefferson's imagination - his expansive state of mind born of the intellectual influences and life experiences that led him into public life as a modern avatar of the enlightenment, who often likened himself to an ancient figure - "the most blessed of the patriarchs". Critic Reviews: "Karen Chilton's fluid alto is a good fit for this biography of Thomas Jefferson.... Chilton's pacing and inflection are never off. She narrates with a calm demeanor, competently affecting various accents for quotes and ably giving subtle expression to the narrative. It all adds up to an enjoyable listening experience." (AudioFile) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Annette Gordon-Reed) Tue, 12 Apr 2016 01:47:52 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Most-Blessed-of-the-Patriarchs-Audiobook/B01D28W92S thebookvoice.com 14:33:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: "Most Blessed of the Patriarchs" Subtitle: Thomas Jefferson and the Empire of the Imagination Author: Annette Gordon-Reed, Peter S. Onuf Narrator: Karen Chilton Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 04-12-16 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 43 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: A groundbreaking work of history that explicates Thomas Jefferson's vision of himself, the American Revolution, Christianity, slavery, and race. Thomas Jefferson is still presented today as a hopelessly enigmatic figure despite being written about more than any other Founding Father. Lauded as the most articulate voice of American freedom even as he held people in bondage, Jefferson is variably described by current-day observers as a hypocrite, an atheist, and a simple-minded proponent of limited government. Now, Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Annette Gordon-Reed teams up with the country's leading Jefferson scholar, Peter S. Onuf, to present an absorbing and revealing character study that finally clarifies the philosophy of Thomas Jefferson. Tracing Jefferson's development and maturation from his youth to his old age, the authors explore what they call the "empire" of Jefferson's imagination - his expansive state of mind born of the intellectual influences and life experiences that led him into public life as a modern avatar of the enlightenment, who often likened himself to an ancient figure - "the most blessed of the patriarchs". Critic Reviews: "Karen Chilton's fluid alto is a good fit for this biography of Thomas Jefferson.... Chilton's pacing and inflection are never off. She narrates with a calm demeanor, competently affecting various accents for quotes and ably giving subtle expression to the narrative. It all adds up to an enjoyable listening experience." (AudioFile) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: "Most Blessed of the Patriarchs" Subtitle: Thomas Jefferson and the Empire of the Imagination Author: Annette Gordon-Reed, Peter S. Onuf Narrator: Karen Chilton Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 04-12-16 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 43 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: A groundbreaking work of history that explicates Thomas Jefferson's vision of himself, the American Revolution, Christianity, slavery, and race. Thomas Jefferson is still presented today as a hopelessly enigmatic figure despite being written about more than any other Founding Father. Lauded as the most articulate voice of American freedom even as he held people in bondage, Jefferson is variably described by current-day observers as a hypocrite, an atheist, and a simple-minded proponent of limited government. Now, Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Annette Gordon-Reed teams up with the country's leading Jefferson scholar, Peter S. Onuf, to present an absorbing and revealing character study that finally clarifies the philosophy of Thomas Jefferson. Tracing Jefferson's development and maturation from his youth to his old age, the authors explore what they call the "empire" of Jefferson's imagination - his expansive state of mind born of the intellectual influences and life experiences that led him into public life as a modern avatar of the enlightenment, who often likened himself to an ancient figure - "the most blessed of the patriarchs". Critic Reviews: "Karen Chilton's fluid alto is a good fit for this biography of Thomas Jefferson.... Chilton's pacing and inflection are never off. She narrates with a calm demeanor, competently affecting various accents for quotes and ably giving subtle expression to the narrative. It all adds up to an enjoyable listening experience." (AudioFile) Members Reviews: Most Hammered of the Patriarchs As a Southerner who has always been a huge TJ fan, I can quite readily accept the fact that he was seriously conflicted between his stated ideals of citizen equality (which he failed to fully extend to women and even moreso come to grips with toward the enslaved) and his personal life that clearly included taking advantage of his slave Sally Hemmings as his mistress. While this inconsistency certainly merits exploration, by the midpoint of the book I was really getting tired of the unrelenting way the author continually beat the listener over the head on this point. I felt this continual focus resulted in giving short shrift to the many other activities and accomplishments of this classic Renaissance man. Disappointing This book is a huge disappointment. The authors do not attempt to understand Jefferson. They intend to indict him. They review most historical letters and negative comments as true and evidence against him. They also throw around clinical psychological descriptions of Jefferson as additional evidence against him. A licensed psychologist would cringe at utilizing such descriptions with so little objective data. More than 200 years later they seem to have a clear knowledge of what Jefferson was thinking. All of this makes the book suspect as the authors clearly have an agenda to prosecute Jefferson and not to help readers understand this complex and interesting historical American. Steve Repetitive, overly rhetorical style, unpleasant performance This book lacks academic rigor, IMHO. Instead of stating a thesis and supporting with well researched evidence, the author relies too heavily on repetition and rhetorical style . https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-Life-and-Times-of-Frederick-Douglass-Audiobook/B006WDGT1I Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Life and Times of Frederick Douglass Subtitle: Written by Himself Author: Frederick Douglass Narrator: Richard Allen Format: Unabridged Length: 21 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 02-07-12 Publisher: Dreamscape Media, LLC Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 134 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: The Life and Times of Frederick Douglass was Douglass' third autobiography. In it, he was able to go into greater detail about his life as a slave and his escape from slavery, as he and his family were no longer in any danger from the reception of his work. In this engrossing narrative, he recounts early years of abuse; his dramatic escape to the North and eventual freedom, abolitionist campaigns, and his crusade for full civil rights for former slaves. It is also the only of Douglass' autobiographies to discuss his life during and after the Civil War, including his encounters with American Presidents such as Lincoln, Grant, and Garfield. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Frederick Douglass) Tue, 07 Feb 2012 03:01:33 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-Life-and-Times-of-Frederick-Douglass-Audiobook/B006WDGT1I thebookvoice.com 21:35:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Life and Times of Frederick Douglass Subtitle: Written by Himself Author: Frederick Douglass Narrator: Richard Allen Format: Unabridged Length: 21 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 02-07-12 Publisher: Dreamscape Media, LLC Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 134 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: The Life and Times of Frederick Douglass was Douglass' third autobiography. In it, he was able to go into greater detail about his life as a slave and his escape from slavery, as he and his family were no longer in any danger from the reception of his work. In this engrossing narrative, he recounts early years of abuse; his dramatic escape to the North and eventual freedom, abolitionist campaigns, and his crusade for full civil rights for former slaves. It is also the only of Douglass' autobiographies to discuss his life during and after the Civil War, including his encounters with American Presidents such as Lincoln, Grant, and Garfield. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Life and Times of Frederick Douglass Subtitle: Written by Himself Author: Frederick Douglass Narrator: Richard Allen Format: Unabridged Length: 21 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 02-07-12 Publisher: Dreamscape Media, LLC Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 134 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: The Life and Times of Frederick Douglass was Douglass' third autobiography. In it, he was able to go into greater detail about his life as a slave and his escape from slavery, as he and his family were no longer in any danger from the reception of his work. In this engrossing narrative, he recounts early years of abuse; his dramatic escape to the North and eventual freedom, abolitionist campaigns, and his crusade for full civil rights for former slaves. It is also the only of Douglass' autobiographies to discuss his life during and after the Civil War, including his encounters with American Presidents such as Lincoln, Grant, and Garfield. Members Reviews: Excellent in so many ways... ... not the least of which was that a few times I caught myself wondering "how did they get such a good recording of Douglass?" Many, many pats on the back to Mr. Allen. I've held Douglass as a hero for many years even without knowing the fullest details of his story. Knowing them now, I'd say first that it was WELL worth the 21 hours of listening to find them out, and second that it only builds my respect for one of our country's great heroes. Any student of American history should invest themselves in this audiobook. Loved it This is the most extensive version of his bio. Narration is spot on. For a greater understanding of the problematic aspects of Lincoln from a sympathetic perspective - the Honorable Douglas provides some valuable narrative of his relationship and understanding of Lincoln and John Brown that we can learn a lot from. The history of a self-made man against all odds What did you like best about this story? The point of view of Frederic Douglass, a slave, a hated man, is without a doubt one of the most detailed and hart fell narrative of a system that not only destroyed the life of countless families, but almost destroyed america. And gave way to the segregation system. More then anything else The life of Fredrick is a story of hard work, determination, and the courage to fight for that that is rightfully your, your own life, and liberty. Have you listened to any of Richard Allens other performances before? How does this one compare? Richard Allen's voice is just fantastic. An Inspired Reading of a Fantastic Story Where does The Life and Times of Frederick Douglass rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? I have listened to several excellent audio books. This one ranks among the best. Which character as performed by Richard Allen was your favorite? Richard Allen does an exemplary job of portraying every character in the book. His reading of the words of Frederick Douglass himself do justice to the articulate, insightful, and forceful gentleman that was Frederick Douglass. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? The book is far too long to listen to in one sitting, and I must admit that there are a few sections, particularly in the several speeches Douglas chose to insert towards the end of the book, where the author gets somewhat wordy, but I found the vast majority of the story wonderfully engaging. Any additional comments? This is almost as much a history book as it is an autobiography. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Debriefing-the-President-Audiobook/B01N1GC9BZ Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Debriefing the President Subtitle: The Interrogation of Saddam Hussein Author: John Nixon Narrator: John Nixon Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 12-27-16 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 196 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: In December 2003, after one of the largest, most aggressive manhunts in history, US military forces captured Iraqi president Saddam Hussein near his hometown of Tikrit. Beset by body-double rumors and false alarms during a nine-month search, the Bush administration needed positive identification of the prisoner before it could make the announcement that would rocket around the world. At the time John Nixon was a senior CIA leadership analyst who had spent years studying the Iraqi dictator. Called upon to make the official ID, Nixon looked for telltale scars and tribal tattoos and asked Hussein a list of questions only he could answer. The man was indeed Saddam Hussein, but, as Nixon learned in the ensuing weeks, both he and America had greatly misunderstood just who Saddam Hussein really was. Debriefing the President presents an astounding, candid portrait of one of our era's most notorious strongmen. Nixon, the first man to conduct a prolonged interrogation of Hussein after his capture, offers expert insight into the history and mind of America's most enigmatic enemy. After years of parsing Hussein's leadership from afar, Nixon faithfully recounts his debriefing sessions and subsequently strips away the mythology surrounding an equally brutal and complex man. His account is not an apology but a sobering examination of how preconceived ideas led Washington policymakers - and the Bush White House - astray. Unflinching and unprecedented, Debriefing the President exposes a fundamental misreading of one of the modern world's most central figures and presents a new narrative that boldly counters the received account. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (John Nixon) Tue, 27 Dec 2016 14:10:08 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Debriefing-the-President-Audiobook/B01N1GC9BZ thebookvoice.com 05:34:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Debriefing the President Subtitle: The Interrogation of Saddam Hussein Author: John Nixon Narrator: John Nixon Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 12-27-16 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 196 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: In December 2003, after one of the largest, most aggressive manhunts in history, US military forces captured Iraqi president Saddam Hussein near his hometown of Tikrit. Beset by body-double rumors and false alarms during a nine-month search, the Bush administration needed positive identification of the prisoner before it could make the announcement that would rocket around the world. At the time John Nixon was a senior CIA leadership analyst who had spent years studying the Iraqi dictator. Called upon to make the official ID, Nixon looked for telltale scars and tribal tattoos and asked Hussein a list of questions only he could answer. The man was indeed Saddam Hussein, but, as Nixon learned in the ensuing weeks, both he and America had greatly misunderstood just who Saddam Hussein really was. Debriefing the President presents an astounding, candid portrait of one of our era's most notorious strongmen. Nixon, the first man to conduct a prolonged interrogation of Hussein after his capture, offers expert insight into the history and mind of America's most enigmatic enemy. After years of parsing Hussein's leadership from afar, Nixon faithfully recounts his debriefing sessions and subsequently strips away the mythology surrounding an equally brutal and complex man. His account is not an apology but a sobering examination of how preconceived ideas led Washington policymakers - and the Bush White House - astray. Unflinching and unprecedented, Debriefing the President exposes a fundamental misreading of one of the modern world's most central figures and presents a new narrative that boldly counters the received account. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Debriefing the President Subtitle: The Interrogation of Saddam Hussein Author: John Nixon Narrator: John Nixon Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 12-27-16 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 196 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: In December 2003, after one of the largest, most aggressive manhunts in history, US military forces captured Iraqi president Saddam Hussein near his hometown of Tikrit. Beset by body-double rumors and false alarms during a nine-month search, the Bush administration needed positive identification of the prisoner before it could make the announcement that would rocket around the world. At the time John Nixon was a senior CIA leadership analyst who had spent years studying the Iraqi dictator. Called upon to make the official ID, Nixon looked for telltale scars and tribal tattoos and asked Hussein a list of questions only he could answer. The man was indeed Saddam Hussein, but, as Nixon learned in the ensuing weeks, both he and America had greatly misunderstood just who Saddam Hussein really was. Debriefing the President presents an astounding, candid portrait of one of our era's most notorious strongmen. Nixon, the first man to conduct a prolonged interrogation of Hussein after his capture, offers expert insight into the history and mind of America's most enigmatic enemy. After years of parsing Hussein's leadership from afar, Nixon faithfully recounts his debriefing sessions and subsequently strips away the mythology surrounding an equally brutal and complex man. His account is not an apology but a sobering examination of how preconceived ideas led Washington policymakers - and the Bush White House - astray. Unflinching and unprecedented, Debriefing the President exposes a fundamental misreading of one of the modern world's most central figures and presents a new narrative that boldly counters the received account. Members Reviews: Good insights.. please read review This production reflected... [ The following 16 lines has been redacted by the reviewer ] .. and that's the core value attained. Not What You Think It Is Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not? Yeah, I guess so - it's under 6 hours ,,, What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting? I bought this book to hear the story of Saddam Hussein's interrogation, and those parts I found interesting, Unfortunately, Nixon devotes the last 40% of the book to a description of the intelligence community in Washington and his dislike of many of its members. That would have been better used in a separate book. What does John Nixon bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? Not much - he's obviously not a professional narrator Could you see Debriefing the President being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be? The parts containing Hussein would be interesting. The rest, not so much Everything redacted What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you? Every other paragraph starts with "this was redacted" makes it impossible to get into a rhythm and leaves you more curious than before you bought yhe book Redactions Ruined the Audiobook What was most disappointing about John Nixons story? The constant " this statement has been redacted by the CIA" became annoying and ruined the listener experience. Just as it's getting interesting ..... [redaction] Overall, a decent and interesting story and insight in to this event. Unfortunately, whenever it was just getting interesting large portions of content would be redacted. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-Fearless-Benjamin-Lay-Audiobook/B074HQQR1N Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Fearless Benjamin Lay Subtitle: The Quaker Dwarf Who Became the First Revolutionary Abolitionist Author: Marcus Rediker Narrator: Cornell Womack Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 09-05-17 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: The little-known story of an eighteenth-century Quaker dwarf who fiercely attacked slavery and imagined a new, more humane way of life The Fearless Benjamin Lay chronicles the transatlantic life and times of a singular and astonishing man - a Quaker dwarf who became one of the first ever to demand the total, unconditional emancipation of all enslaved Africans around the world. He performed public guerrilla theater to shame slave masters, insisting that human bondage violated the fundamental principles of Christianity. He wrote a fiery, controversial book against bondage that Benjamin Franklin published in 1738. He lived in a cave, made his own clothes, refused to consume anything produced by slave labor, championed animal rights, and embraced vegetarianism. He acted on his ideals to create a new, practical, revolutionary way of life. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Marcus Rediker) Tue, 05 Sep 2017 17:05:32 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-Fearless-Benjamin-Lay-Audiobook/B074HQQR1N thebookvoice.com 07:02:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Fearless Benjamin Lay Subtitle: The Quaker Dwarf Who Became the First Revolutionary Abolitionist Author: Marcus Rediker Narrator: Cornell Womack Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 09-05-17 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: The little-known story of an eighteenth-century Quaker dwarf who fiercely attacked slavery and imagined a new, more humane way of life The Fearless Benjamin Lay chronicles the transatlantic life and times of a singular and astonishing man - a Quaker dwarf who became one of the first ever to demand the total, unconditional emancipation of all enslaved Africans around the world. He performed public guerrilla theater to shame slave masters, insisting that human bondage violated the fundamental principles of Christianity. He wrote a fiery, controversial book against bondage that Benjamin Franklin published in 1738. He lived in a cave, made his own clothes, refused to consume anything produced by slave labor, championed animal rights, and embraced vegetarianism. He acted on his ideals to create a new, practical, revolutionary way of life. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Fearless Benjamin Lay Subtitle: The Quaker Dwarf Who Became the First Revolutionary Abolitionist Author: Marcus Rediker Narrator: Cornell Womack Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 09-05-17 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: The little-known story of an eighteenth-century Quaker dwarf who fiercely attacked slavery and imagined a new, more humane way of life The Fearless Benjamin Lay chronicles the transatlantic life and times of a singular and astonishing man - a Quaker dwarf who became one of the first ever to demand the total, unconditional emancipation of all enslaved Africans around the world. He performed public guerrilla theater to shame slave masters, insisting that human bondage violated the fundamental principles of Christianity. He wrote a fiery, controversial book against bondage that Benjamin Franklin published in 1738. He lived in a cave, made his own clothes, refused to consume anything produced by slave labor, championed animal rights, and embraced vegetarianism. He acted on his ideals to create a new, practical, revolutionary way of life. Members Reviews: stunning story How is this story coming too light only now!? a compelling (and fast) read about a man well ahead of his times. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Promises-to-Keep-Audiobook/B002V8LB2K Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Promises to Keep Subtitle: On Life and Politics Author: Joe Biden Narrator: Mark Deakins Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 09-30-08 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 21 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: As a United States senator from Delaware since 1973, Joe Biden has been an intimate witness to the major events of the past four decades and a relentless actor in trying to shape recent American history. He has seen up close the tragic mistake of the Vietnam War, the Watergate and Iran-contra scandals, the fall of the Berlin Wall, the reunification of Germany, the disintegration of the Soviet Union, the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks, a presidential impeachment, a presidential resignation, and a presidential election decided by the Supreme Court. He's observed Nixon, Ford, Carter, Reagan, Clinton, and two Bushes wrestling with the presidency; he's traveled to war zones in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa and seen firsthand the devastation of genocide. He played a vital role by standing up to Ronald Reagan's effort to seat Judge Robert Bork on the Supreme Court, fighting for legislation that protects women against domestic violence, and galvanizing America's response (and the world's) to Slobodan Milosevic's genocidal march in the Balkans. In Promises to Keep, Biden reveals what these experiences taught him about himself, his colleagues, and the institutions of government. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Joe Biden) Tue, 30 Sep 2008 15:39:09 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Promises-to-Keep-Audiobook/B002V8LB2K thebookvoice.com 15:36:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Promises to Keep Subtitle: On Life and Politics Author: Joe Biden Narrator: Mark Deakins Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 09-30-08 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 21 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: As a United States senator from Delaware since 1973, Joe Biden has been an intimate witness to the major events of the past four decades and a relentless actor in trying to shape recent American history. He has seen up close the tragic mistake of the Vietnam War, the Watergate and Iran-contra scandals, the fall of the Berlin Wall, the reunification of Germany, the disintegration of the Soviet Union, the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks, a presidential impeachment, a presidential resignation, and a presidential election decided by the Supreme Court. He's observed Nixon, Ford, Carter, Reagan, Clinton, and two Bushes wrestling with the presidency; he's traveled to war zones in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa and seen firsthand the devastation of genocide. He played a vital role by standing up to Ronald Reagan's effort to seat Judge Robert Bork on the Supreme Court, fighting for legislation that protects women against domestic violence, and galvanizing America's response (and the world's) to Slobodan Milosevic's genocidal march in the Balkans. In Promises to Keep, Biden reveals what these experiences taught him about himself, his colleagues, and the institutions of government. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Promises to Keep Subtitle: On Life and Politics Author: Joe Biden Narrator: Mark Deakins Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 09-30-08 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 21 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: As a United States senator from Delaware since 1973, Joe Biden has been an intimate witness to the major events of the past four decades and a relentless actor in trying to shape recent American history. He has seen up close the tragic mistake of the Vietnam War, the Watergate and Iran-contra scandals, the fall of the Berlin Wall, the reunification of Germany, the disintegration of the Soviet Union, the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks, a presidential impeachment, a presidential resignation, and a presidential election decided by the Supreme Court. He's observed Nixon, Ford, Carter, Reagan, Clinton, and two Bushes wrestling with the presidency; he's traveled to war zones in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa and seen firsthand the devastation of genocide. He played a vital role by standing up to Ronald Reagan's effort to seat Judge Robert Bork on the Supreme Court, fighting for legislation that protects women against domestic violence, and galvanizing America's response (and the world's) to Slobodan Milosevic's genocidal march in the Balkans. In Promises to Keep, Biden reveals what these experiences taught him about himself, his colleagues, and the institutions of government. Members Reviews: I recommend it It is a great book. Well wrote and full of personal anecdotes and feelings. Interesting since the beginning to the end. Enjoyable I purchased as a gift for my boyfriend. He enjoyed the book and read it fairly fast. Not a big reader so that was impressive. jOE BIDEN - MAN OF THE PEOPLE JOE BIDEN IS A FAMILY ORIENTED MAN WITH A SENSE OF JUSTICE AND TRUTH REGARDING THIS COUNTRY. HE IS A WARM AND COMPASSIONATE MAN. JANE MASKE Enjoy and learn! Wonderful job! It's a little slow at points but it's a great book to learn about joe. He's a regular guy who found himself in incredible situations. Good biography Joe Biden really opened up about his life and career in this biography. From the time he talked about his first wife to when he went to the U.S. Senate, he went out of his way to express himself in this book. Good read! https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Clarence-Darrow-Audiobook/B007HOPXJK Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Clarence Darrow Subtitle: Attorney for the Damned Author: John A. Farrell Narrator: Danny Campbell Format: Unabridged Length: 20 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 03-06-12 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 72 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Clarence Darrow is the lawyer every law school student dreams of being: on the side of right, loved by many women, played by Spencer Tracy in Inherit the Wind. His days-long closing arguments delivered without notes won miraculous reprieves for men doomed to hang. Darrow left a promising career as a railroad lawyer during the tumultuous Gilded Age in order to champion poor workers, blacks, and social and political outcasts against big business, Jim Crow, and corrupt officials. He became famous defending union leader Eugene Debs in the landmark Pullman Strike case and went from one headline case to the next-until he was nearly crushed by an indictment for bribing a jury. He redeemed himself in Dayton, Tennessee, defending schoolteacher John Scopes in the Monkey Trial, cementing his place in history. Now, John A. Farrell draws on previously unpublished correspondence and memoirs to offer a candid account of Darrow's divorce, affairs, and disastrous finances; new details of his feud with his law partner, the famous poet Edgar Lee Masters; a shocking disclosure about one of his most controversial cases; and explosive revelations of shady tactics he used in his own trial for bribery. Clarence Darrow is a sweeping, surprising portrait of a legendary legal mind. Critic Reviews: "A completely engaging portrait of a flawed man of noble ideals." ( Booklist) "[This is] vintage Darrow, inspiring, enraging, and, in Farrell's engrossing biography, marvelously alive." ( The New York Times) "John A. Farrell, with access to previously unavailable materials, brings the 'grandest legal career in American history' to life again in a masterfully researched and elegantly written volume." ( The Boston Globe) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (John A. Farrell) Tue, 06 Mar 2012 08:04:23 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Clarence-Darrow-Audiobook/B007HOPXJK thebookvoice.com 20:53:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Clarence Darrow Subtitle: Attorney for the Damned Author: John A. Farrell Narrator: Danny Campbell Format: Unabridged Length: 20 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 03-06-12 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 72 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Clarence Darrow is the lawyer every law school student dreams of being: on the side of right, loved by many women, played by Spencer Tracy in Inherit the Wind. His days-long closing arguments delivered without notes won miraculous reprieves for men doomed to hang. Darrow left a promising career as a railroad lawyer during the tumultuous Gilded Age in order to champion poor workers, blacks, and social and political outcasts against big business, Jim Crow, and corrupt officials. He became famous defending union leader Eugene Debs in the landmark Pullman Strike case and went from one headline case to the next-until he was nearly crushed by an indictment for bribing a jury. He redeemed himself in Dayton, Tennessee, defending schoolteacher John Scopes in the Monkey Trial, cementing his place in history. Now, John A. Farrell draws on previously unpublished correspondence and memoirs to offer a candid account of Darrow's divorce, affairs, and disastrous finances; new details of his feud with his law partner, the famous poet Edgar Lee Masters; a shocking disclosure about one of his most controversial cases; and explosive revelations of shady tactics he used in his own trial for bribery. Clarence Darrow is a sweeping, surprising portrait of a legendary legal mind. Critic Reviews: "A completely engaging portrait of a flawed man of noble ideals." ( Booklist) "[This is] vintage Darrow, inspiring, enraging, and, in Farrell's engrossing biography, marvelously alive." ( The New York Times) "John A. Farrell, with access to previously unavailable materials, brings the 'grandest legal career in American history' to life again in a masterfully researched and elegantly written volume." ( The Boston Globe) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Clarence Darrow Subtitle: Attorney for the Damned Author: John A. Farrell Narrator: Danny Campbell Format: Unabridged Length: 20 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 03-06-12 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 72 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Clarence Darrow is the lawyer every law school student dreams of being: on the side of right, loved by many women, played by Spencer Tracy in Inherit the Wind. His days-long closing arguments delivered without notes won miraculous reprieves for men doomed to hang. Darrow left a promising career as a railroad lawyer during the tumultuous Gilded Age in order to champion poor workers, blacks, and social and political outcasts against big business, Jim Crow, and corrupt officials. He became famous defending union leader Eugene Debs in the landmark Pullman Strike case and went from one headline case to the next-until he was nearly crushed by an indictment for bribing a jury. He redeemed himself in Dayton, Tennessee, defending schoolteacher John Scopes in the Monkey Trial, cementing his place in history. Now, John A. Farrell draws on previously unpublished correspondence and memoirs to offer a candid account of Darrow's divorce, affairs, and disastrous finances; new details of his feud with his law partner, the famous poet Edgar Lee Masters; a shocking disclosure about one of his most controversial cases; and explosive revelations of shady tactics he used in his own trial for bribery. Clarence Darrow is a sweeping, surprising portrait of a legendary legal mind. Critic Reviews: "A completely engaging portrait of a flawed man of noble ideals." ( Booklist) "[This is] vintage Darrow, inspiring, enraging, and, in Farrell's engrossing biography, marvelously alive." ( The New York Times) "John A. Farrell, with access to previously unavailable materials, brings the 'grandest legal career in American history' to life again in a masterfully researched and elegantly written volume." ( The Boston Globe) Members Reviews: The Champion of the poor I found this biography of Darrow interesting, I learned a lot of information about the politics of the time as well as the social problems leading to worker's unions strikes and as well as the state of the Law. Farrell presented in detail each of Darrow's most famous trials. I was most interested in his defense of Eugene Debs and the Pullman strike. It was covered in another book I read not long ago but from a different point of view. The other trial I was anxious to read about was the John Scope's trial. I had seen the movie with Spencer Tracy but never read about it in detail. Farrell also covers Darrow's early tries at politics and covers his failed marriages and repeated affairs. I was disappointed that Farrell did not mention Earl Rogers as Darrow's attorney when he was tried for jury tampering. Over all this book reveal Darrow as a man with flaws and a great legal mind who had an actors flare when in trial. If you are interested in reading about the fight for the middle class and the Jim Crow laws between 1890 to 1930's you will learn a lot from this book. Danny Campbell did a good job narrating this book. CLARENCE DARROW John A. Farrells biography of Clarence Darrow shows a human being that carries neither the staff of Moses nor the fork of Beelzebub. Darrow is a man both good and bad, riven with temptation, transgression, and guilt; like all conventionally normal human beings. Farrell shows Darrow as one above a crowd of 19th century humanists because of a bed-rock belief that no higher authority has the right to murder another. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Invictus-Audiobook/B0089DZ98S Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Invictus Subtitle: Nelson Mandela and the Game That Made a Nation Author: John Carlin Narrator: Gideon Emery Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 06-07-12 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 40 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Beginning in a jail cell and ending in a rugby tournamentthe true story of how the most inspiring charm offensive in history brought South Africa together. After being released from prison and winning South Africas first free election, Nelson Mandela presided over a country still deeply divided by 50 years of apartheid. His plan was ambitious if not far-fetched: use the national rugby team, the Springbokslong an embodiment of white-supremacist ruleto embody and engage a new South Africa as they prepared to host the 1995 World Cup. The string of wins that followed not only defied the odds, but capped Mandelas miraculous effort to bring South Africans together again in a hard-won, enduring bond. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (John Carlin) Thu, 07 Jun 2012 16:27:12 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Invictus-Audiobook/B0089DZ98S thebookvoice.com 09:13:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Invictus Subtitle: Nelson Mandela and the Game That Made a Nation Author: John Carlin Narrator: Gideon Emery Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 06-07-12 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 40 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Beginning in a jail cell and ending in a rugby tournamentthe true story of how the most inspiring charm offensive in history brought South Africa together. After being released from prison and winning South Africas first free election, Nelson Mandela presided over a country still deeply divided by 50 years of apartheid. His plan was ambitious if not far-fetched: use the national rugby team, the Springbokslong an embodiment of white-supremacist ruleto embody and engage a new South Africa as they prepared to host the 1995 World Cup. The string of wins that followed not only defied the odds, but capped Mandelas miraculous effort to bring South Africans together again in a hard-won, enduring bond. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Invictus Subtitle: Nelson Mandela and the Game That Made a Nation Author: John Carlin Narrator: Gideon Emery Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 06-07-12 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 40 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Beginning in a jail cell and ending in a rugby tournamentthe true story of how the most inspiring charm offensive in history brought South Africa together. After being released from prison and winning South Africas first free election, Nelson Mandela presided over a country still deeply divided by 50 years of apartheid. His plan was ambitious if not far-fetched: use the national rugby team, the Springbokslong an embodiment of white-supremacist ruleto embody and engage a new South Africa as they prepared to host the 1995 World Cup. The string of wins that followed not only defied the odds, but capped Mandelas miraculous effort to bring South Africans together again in a hard-won, enduring bond. Members Reviews: More detail than the film Would you listen to Invictus again? Why? I loved the film Invictua and truly appreciated how the book filled in details beyond the film, but also reassured me that the basic story of the film was correct. The most valuable part was the description of the communication between Mandela and the radical Afrikaner groups that were threatening war. What was one of the most memorable moments of Invictus? Fascinating details about the final game -- namely that Mandela went into BOTH dressing rooms before the game, which seemed surprising. The author allows how showing up in a springbox Jersey in the All-Black dressing room may have thrown players off the game. What about Gideon Emerys performance did you like? Pleasant with an effort to give different accent to different characters. Mandela's accent is just ok. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? No. Too much detail. Any additional comments? It's great when a book reinforces a good film rather than shows its faults. The book gives more balance to the players at lagre, less emphasis on the Matt Damon charcter Pinear, which is only fair. Slow beginning, great ending The beginning was slow and dry, but the ending was intense. The narrator spoke Xhosa (a South African language) surprisingly well. Excellent!!! I knew very little about mandela or South Africa prior to this book. Mandela is truly inspiring! Inspiring This is a great illustration of the series of challenges Mandela faced in attaining his goal as well as the ways he dealt with and overcame them. Unlike most revolutionaries, he was concerned not just with eliminating the injustice against which he fought, but also in creating the society that was to follow. Accordingly, the ways in which he fought apartheid were also calculated to create the nonracial society the ANC espoused. I had known the general outlines of this story, but I had not been aware of, and was particularly impressed by, how many whites, of all political persuasions, Mandela was able to persuade to join him at each step of his struggles. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-Duchess-Audiobook/B01CUJHCD6 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Duchess Author: Amanda Foreman Narrator: Wanda McCaddon Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 04-12-16 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 20 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Lady Georgiana Spencer was the great-great-great-great-aunt of Diana, Princess of Wales, and was nearly as famous in her day. In 1774 Georgiana achieved immediate celebrity by marrying William Cavendish, fifth Duke of Devonshire, one of England's richest and most influential aristocrats. She became the queen of fashionable society and founder of the most important political salon of her time. But Georgiana's public success concealed an unhappy marriage, a gambling addiction, drinking, drug taking, and rampant love affairs with the leading politicians of the day. With penetrating insight, Amanda Foreman reveals a fascinating woman whose struggle against her own weaknesses, whose great beauty and flamboyance, and whose determination to play a part in the affairs of the world make her a vibrant, astonishingly contemporary figure. Critic Reviews: "Georgiana bursts from the pages of Amanda Foreman's dazzling biography like the force of nature she undoubtedly was - passionate, political, addicted to gambling, and drunk on life. This is a stunning book about an astonishing woman." (Simon Schama) "Biography at its best...seamlessly merges a life and its times, capturing not just an individual but an age." (The New York Times Book Review ) "Riveting...marvelously diverting." (The New Yorker) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Amanda Foreman) Tue, 12 Apr 2016 17:25:18 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-Duchess-Audiobook/B01CUJHCD6 thebookvoice.com 15:36:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Duchess Author: Amanda Foreman Narrator: Wanda McCaddon Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 04-12-16 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 20 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Lady Georgiana Spencer was the great-great-great-great-aunt of Diana, Princess of Wales, and was nearly as famous in her day. In 1774 Georgiana achieved immediate celebrity by marrying William Cavendish, fifth Duke of Devonshire, one of England's richest and most influential aristocrats. She became the queen of fashionable society and founder of the most important political salon of her time. But Georgiana's public success concealed an unhappy marriage, a gambling addiction, drinking, drug taking, and rampant love affairs with the leading politicians of the day. With penetrating insight, Amanda Foreman reveals a fascinating woman whose struggle against her own weaknesses, whose great beauty and flamboyance, and whose determination to play a part in the affairs of the world make her a vibrant, astonishingly contemporary figure. Critic Reviews: "Georgiana bursts from the pages of Amanda Foreman's dazzling biography like the force of nature she undoubtedly was - passionate, political, addicted to gambling, and drunk on life. This is a stunning book about an astonishing woman." (Simon Schama) "Biography at its best...seamlessly merges a life and its times, capturing not just an individual but an age." (The New York Times Book Review ) "Riveting...marvelously diverting." (The New Yorker) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Duchess Author: Amanda Foreman Narrator: Wanda McCaddon Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 04-12-16 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 20 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Lady Georgiana Spencer was the great-great-great-great-aunt of Diana, Princess of Wales, and was nearly as famous in her day. In 1774 Georgiana achieved immediate celebrity by marrying William Cavendish, fifth Duke of Devonshire, one of England's richest and most influential aristocrats. She became the queen of fashionable society and founder of the most important political salon of her time. But Georgiana's public success concealed an unhappy marriage, a gambling addiction, drinking, drug taking, and rampant love affairs with the leading politicians of the day. With penetrating insight, Amanda Foreman reveals a fascinating woman whose struggle against her own weaknesses, whose great beauty and flamboyance, and whose determination to play a part in the affairs of the world make her a vibrant, astonishingly contemporary figure. Critic Reviews: "Georgiana bursts from the pages of Amanda Foreman's dazzling biography like the force of nature she undoubtedly was - passionate, political, addicted to gambling, and drunk on life. This is a stunning book about an astonishing woman." (Simon Schama) "Biography at its best...seamlessly merges a life and its times, capturing not just an individual but an age." (The New York Times Book Review ) "Riveting...marvelously diverting." (The New Yorker) Members Reviews: Captivating Biography with Outstanding Narration The story of Georgiana, the Duchess of Devonshire is inspirational at times, tragic at times, and chock-full of juicy gossip. I enjoyed learning about this fascinating woman and her crazy social circle. Amanda Foremans knowledge is mesmerizing, and Wanda McCaddons narration is equally as engaging. McCaddon even uses character voices to read the many letters in the book! As you will notice from the book cover, the 2008 movie, The Duchess, with Keira Knightley was based on this biography. I wasnt a huge fan of the movie, but have now learned after listening to the book that the film is riddled with historical blunders. It doesnt nearly do justice to the complexity of Georgianas rich life. If you like this biography and time period, I would highly recommend listening to the novel Evelina by Frances Burney next. Better than the movie! Where does The Duchess rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? I loved this book. I loved the movie, wanted to know more about the Duchess. She is even more interesting than the movie led on. Her personal life history is so amazing, she led such an interesting life. I love historical biographies, and this is definitely worth your time and money! What did you like best about this story? The personal loves of the Duchess, and her dalliances into politics and how both these things greatly influenced her life and the people around her. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Seal-of-Honor-Audiobook/B00BPF7TO4 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Seal of Honor Subtitle: Operation Red Wings and the Life of LT Michael P. Murphy Author: Gary Williams Narrator: A. T. Chandler Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 04-01-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 328 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Lt. Michael Patrick Murphy, commander of Navy SEAL Team 10, posthumously received the Congressional Medal of Honor for his heroic actions on 28 June 2005 during a fierce battle with Taliban fighters in the remote mountains of eastern Afghanistan. Michael was the first recipient of the nations highest military honor as a result of U.S. involvement in Afghanistan. He was also the first naval officer to earn the medal since the Vietnam War, and the first SEAL to be honored posthumously. A young man of great character, he is the subject of Naval Special Warfare courses on leadership, and an Arleigh Burkeclass guided missile destroyer, naval base, school, post office, ball park, and hospital emergency room have all been named in his honor. In his best-selling book, Marcus Luttrell, the only survivor of Operation Red Wings, called Michael "the best officer I ever knew, an iron-souled warrior of colossal, almost unbelievable courage in the face of the enemy. SEAL of Honor tells the story of Michaels life and how he came to be that man of selfless courage and honor. This biography argues that his heroic action during the deadly firefight with the Taliban revealed his true character and attempts to answer why Michael readily sacrificed his life for his comrades. SEAL of Honor is the story of a valiant young man who was recognized by his peers for his compassion and leadership, because he was guided by an extraordinary sense of duty and responsibility. Tracing Michaels journey from a seemingly ordinary life on New Yorks Long Island to that remote mountainside in Afghanistan, SEAL of Honor portrays how he came to the moment of extraordinary heroism that made him the most celebrated Medal of Honor recipient since WWII. Moreover, the book brings the Afghan war back to the home front, focusing on the tight-knit Murphy family and the devastating effect his death had on them as they watched the story of Operation Red Wings unfold in the news. The book attempts to answer why Michaels service to his country and his comrades was a calling faithfully answered, a duty justly upheld, and a life, while all too short, well lived. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Gary Williams) Mon, 01 Apr 2013 17:52:44 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Seal-of-Honor-Audiobook/B00BPF7TO4 thebookvoice.com 09:57:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Seal of Honor Subtitle: Operation Red Wings and the Life of LT Michael P. Murphy Author: Gary Williams Narrator: A. T. Chandler Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 04-01-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 328 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Lt. Michael Patrick Murphy, commander of Navy SEAL Team 10, posthumously received the Congressional Medal of Honor for his heroic actions on 28 June 2005 during a fierce battle with Taliban fighters in the remote mountains of eastern Afghanistan. Michael was the first recipient of the nations highest military honor as a result of U.S. involvement in Afghanistan. He was also the first naval officer to earn the medal since the Vietnam War, and the first SEAL to be honored posthumously. A young man of great character, he is the subject of Naval Special Warfare courses on leadership, and an Arleigh Burkeclass guided missile destroyer, naval base, school, post office, ball park, and hospital emergency room have all been named in his honor. In his best-selling book, Marcus Luttrell, the only survivor of Operation Red Wings, called Michael "the best officer I ever knew, an iron-souled warrior of colossal, almost unbelievable courage in the face of the enemy. SEAL of Honor tells the story of Michaels life and how he came to be that man of selfless courage and honor. This biography argues that his heroic action during the deadly firefight with the Taliban revealed his true character and attempts to answer why Michael readily sacrificed his life for his comrades. SEAL of Honor is the story of a valiant young man who was recognized by his peers for his compassion and leadership, because he was guided by an extraordinary sense of duty and responsibility. Tracing Michaels journey from a seemingly ordinary life on New Yorks Long Island to that remote mountainside in Afghanistan, SEAL of Honor portrays how he came to the moment of extraordinary heroism that made him the most celebrated Medal of Honor recipient since WWII. Moreover, the book brings the Afghan war back to the home front, focusing on the tight-knit Murphy family and the devastating effect his death had on them as they watched the story of Operation Red Wings unfold in the news. The book attempts to answer why Michaels service to his country and his comrades was a calling faithfully answered, a duty justly upheld, and a life, while all too short, well lived. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Seal of Honor Subtitle: Operation Red Wings and the Life of LT Michael P. Murphy Author: Gary Williams Narrator: A. T. Chandler Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 04-01-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 328 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Lt. Michael Patrick Murphy, commander of Navy SEAL Team 10, posthumously received the Congressional Medal of Honor for his heroic actions on 28 June 2005 during a fierce battle with Taliban fighters in the remote mountains of eastern Afghanistan. Michael was the first recipient of the nations highest military honor as a result of U.S. involvement in Afghanistan. He was also the first naval officer to earn the medal since the Vietnam War, and the first SEAL to be honored posthumously. A young man of great character, he is the subject of Naval Special Warfare courses on leadership, and an Arleigh Burkeclass guided missile destroyer, naval base, school, post office, ball park, and hospital emergency room have all been named in his honor. In his best-selling book, Marcus Luttrell, the only survivor of Operation Red Wings, called Michael "the best officer I ever knew, an iron-souled warrior of colossal, almost unbelievable courage in the face of the enemy. SEAL of Honor tells the story of Michaels life and how he came to be that man of selfless courage and honor. This biography argues that his heroic action during the deadly firefight with the Taliban revealed his true character and attempts to answer why Michael readily sacrificed his life for his comrades. SEAL of Honor is the story of a valiant young man who was recognized by his peers for his compassion and leadership, because he was guided by an extraordinary sense of duty and responsibility. Tracing Michaels journey from a seemingly ordinary life on New Yorks Long Island to that remote mountainside in Afghanistan, SEAL of Honor portrays how he came to the moment of extraordinary heroism that made him the most celebrated Medal of Honor recipient since WWII. Moreover, the book brings the Afghan war back to the home front, focusing on the tight-knit Murphy family and the devastating effect his death had on them as they watched the story of Operation Red Wings unfold in the news. The book attempts to answer why Michaels service to his country and his comrades was a calling faithfully answered, a duty justly upheld, and a life, while all too short, well lived. Members Reviews: Not What I Expected, But Worth the Listen Would you try another book from Gary Williams and/or A. T. Chandler? I would not go out of my way to purchase because of the author or reader, but I also would not avoid a book by either. What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting? I am only 7 chapters into this book, but felt that I must review early to help others understand fully what this book is about. This book is a short biography of Lt. Murphy that ended in Afghanistan. I thought this book would be a detailing of the combat mission that took Lt. Murphy's life, and that will probably come at the end of the book, but this book starts very slowly detailing his life from birth. That detail moves slowly. It is important for reasons I will speak to below, but when you expect an intense story of combat that slowness can be disappointing. In the end the fact that this is a biography is both the most interesting and least interesting aspect of this story if you understand the dichotomy of that statement. Which scene was your favorite? At this time it is the scene of chopping wood as Lt. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Hissing-Cousins-Audiobook/B00UIE7IH6 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hissing Cousins Subtitle: The Untold Story of Eleanor Roosevelt and Alice Roosevelt Longworth Author: Marc Peyser, Timothy Dwyer Narrator: Suzanne Toren Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 03-31-15 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 129 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: A lively and provocative double biography of first cousins Eleanor Roosevelt and Alice Roosevelt Longworth, two extraordinary women whose tangled lives provide a sweeping look at the 20th century. When Theodore Roosevelt became president in 1901, his beautiful and flamboyant daughter was transformed into "Princess Alice", arguably the century's first global celebrity. Thirty-two years later, her first cousin Eleanor moved into the White House as First Lady. Born eight months and 20 blocks apart from each other in New York City, Eleanor and Alice spent a large part of their childhoods together and were far more alike than most historians acknowledge. But their politics and temperaments couldn't have been more distinct. Do-gooder Eleanor was committed to social justice but hated the limelight; acid-tongued Alice, who became the wife of philandering Republican congressman Nicholas Longworth, was an opponent of big government who gained notoriety for her cutting remarks (she famously quipped that dour President Coolidge "looked like he was weaned on a pickle"). While Eleanor revolutionized the role of First Lady with her outspoken passion for human rights, Alice made the most of her insider connections to influence politics, including doing as much to defeat the League of Nations as anyone in elective office. The cousins themselves liked to play up their oil-and-water relationship. "When I think of Frank and Eleanor in the White House I could grind my teeth to powder and blow them out my nose," Alice once said. In the 1930s they even wrote opposing syndicated newspaper columns and embarked on competing nationwide speaking tours. Blood may be thicker than water, but when the family business is politics, winning trumps everything. Critic Reviews: "This is a brilliant idea for a book, brilliantly executed. With verve and insight, Marc Peyser and Timothy Dwyer have written a powerful and entertaining portrait of an important and overlooked American relationship. By charting the turbulent connection between Eleanor Roosevelt and Alice Roosevelt Longworth, Peyser and Dwyer take us inside a momentous family during momentous hours. A terrific read!" (Jon Meacham, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power) "Marc Peyser and Timothy Dwyer have hit upon a most ingenious angle on the endlessly revelatory Roosevelt family, yielding a vivid, occasionally mind-boggling view of the conflicting impulses in our national character. Their portrait of these first cousins at odds is one of the most entertaining accounts of serious history I've read, eliciting laughter, groans, and ultimately a certain panoramic comprehension." (Diane McWhorter, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Carry Me Home: Birmingham, Alabama, the Climactic Battle of the Civil Rights Revolution) "Hissing Cousins is just delicious - sharp, touching, funny, and wise. Marc Peyser and Timothy Dwyer have brought to life a pair of the great women of the 20th century, in all their human flaws and glory." (Evan Thomas, author of Ike's Bluff: President Eisenhower's Secret Battle to Save the World) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Marc Peyser) Tue, 31 Mar 2015 14:53:47 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Hissing-Cousins-Audiobook/B00UIE7IH6 thebookvoice.com 13:59:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hissing Cousins Subtitle: The Untold Story of Eleanor Roosevelt and Alice Roosevelt Longworth Author: Marc Peyser, Timothy Dwyer Narrator: Suzanne Toren Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 03-31-15 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 129 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: A lively and provocative double biography of first cousins Eleanor Roosevelt and Alice Roosevelt Longworth, two extraordinary women whose tangled lives provide a sweeping look at the 20th century. When Theodore Roosevelt became president in 1901, his beautiful and flamboyant daughter was transformed into "Princess Alice", arguably the century's first global celebrity. Thirty-two years later, her first cousin Eleanor moved into the White House as First Lady. Born eight months and 20 blocks apart from each other in New York City, Eleanor and Alice spent a large part of their childhoods together and were far more alike than most historians acknowledge. But their politics and temperaments couldn't have been more distinct. Do-gooder Eleanor was committed to social justice but hated the limelight; acid-tongued Alice, who became the wife of philandering Republican congressman Nicholas Longworth, was an opponent of big government who gained notoriety for her cutting remarks (she famously quipped that dour President Coolidge "looked like he was weaned on a pickle"). While Eleanor revolutionized the role of First Lady with her outspoken passion for human rights, Alice made the most of her insider connections to influence politics, including doing as much to defeat the League of Nations as anyone in elective office. The cousins themselves liked to play up their oil-and-water relationship. "When I think of Frank and Eleanor in the White House I could grind my teeth to powder and blow them out my nose," Alice once said. In the 1930s they even wrote opposing syndicated newspaper columns and embarked on competing nationwide speaking tours. Blood may be thicker than water, but when the family business is politics, winning trumps everything. Critic Reviews: "This is a brilliant idea for a book, brilliantly executed. With verve and insight, Marc Peyser and Timothy Dwyer have written a powerful and entertaining portrait of an important and overlooked American relationship. By charting the turbulent connection between Eleanor Roosevelt and Alice Roosevelt Longworth, Peyser and Dwyer take us inside a momentous family during momentous hours. A terrific read!" (Jon Meacham, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power) "Marc Peyser and Timothy Dwyer have hit upon a most ingenious angle on the endlessly revelatory Roosevelt family, yielding a vivid, occasionally mind-boggling view of the conflicting impulses in our national character. Their portrait of these first cousins at odds is one of the most entertaining accounts of serious history I've read, eliciting laughter, groans, and ultimately a certain panoramic comprehension." (Diane McWhorter, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Carry Me Home: Birmingham, Alabama, the Climactic Battle of the Civil Rights Revolution) "Hissing Cousins is just delicious - sharp, touching, funny, and wise. Marc Peyser and Timothy Dwyer have brought to life a pair of the great women of the 20th century, in all their human flaws and glory." (Evan Thomas, author of Ike's Bluff: President Eisenhower's Secret Battle to Save the World) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hissing Cousins Subtitle: The Untold Story of Eleanor Roosevelt and Alice Roosevelt Longworth Author: Marc Peyser, Timothy Dwyer Narrator: Suzanne Toren Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 03-31-15 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 129 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: A lively and provocative double biography of first cousins Eleanor Roosevelt and Alice Roosevelt Longworth, two extraordinary women whose tangled lives provide a sweeping look at the 20th century. When Theodore Roosevelt became president in 1901, his beautiful and flamboyant daughter was transformed into "Princess Alice", arguably the century's first global celebrity. Thirty-two years later, her first cousin Eleanor moved into the White House as First Lady. Born eight months and 20 blocks apart from each other in New York City, Eleanor and Alice spent a large part of their childhoods together and were far more alike than most historians acknowledge. But their politics and temperaments couldn't have been more distinct. Do-gooder Eleanor was committed to social justice but hated the limelight; acid-tongued Alice, who became the wife of philandering Republican congressman Nicholas Longworth, was an opponent of big government who gained notoriety for her cutting remarks (she famously quipped that dour President Coolidge "looked like he was weaned on a pickle"). While Eleanor revolutionized the role of First Lady with her outspoken passion for human rights, Alice made the most of her insider connections to influence politics, including doing as much to defeat the League of Nations as anyone in elective office. The cousins themselves liked to play up their oil-and-water relationship. "When I think of Frank and Eleanor in the White House I could grind my teeth to powder and blow them out my nose," Alice once said. In the 1930s they even wrote opposing syndicated newspaper columns and embarked on competing nationwide speaking tours. Blood may be thicker than water, but when the family business is politics, winning trumps everything. Critic Reviews: "This is a brilliant idea for a book, brilliantly executed. With verve and insight, Marc Peyser and Timothy Dwyer have written a powerful and entertaining portrait of an important and overlooked American relationship. By charting the turbulent connection between Eleanor Roosevelt and Alice Roosevelt Longworth, Peyser and Dwyer take us inside a momentous family during momentous hours. A terrific read!" (Jon Meacham, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power) "Marc Peyser and Timothy Dwyer have hit upon a most ingenious angle on the endlessly revelatory Roosevelt family, yielding a vivid, occasionally mind-boggling view of the conflicting impulses in our national character. Their portrait of these first cousins at odds is one of the most entertaining accounts of serious history I've read, eliciting laughter, groans, and ultimately a certain panoramic comprehension." (Diane McWhorter, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Carry Me Home: Birmingham, Alabama, the Climactic Battle of the Civil Rights Revolution) "Hissing Cousins is just delicious - sharp, touching, funny, and wise. Marc Peyser and Timothy Dwyer have brought to life a pair of the great women of the 20th century, in all their human flaws and glory." (Evan Thomas, author of Ike's Bluff: President Eisenhower's Secret Battle to Save the World) Members Reviews: Grating Narration & Over Done Topic I think I have read too much about Eleanor and the Roosevelts in general over the years--enough in fact to last me a lifetime. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Ivan-the-Terrible-Audiobook/B01BG1KGFA Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ivan the Terrible Subtitle: Russia's Most Insane Tsar Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Todd Van Linda Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 02-04-16 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Sixteenth-century Russia remains, for most Western audiences, a dark and terrifying space, wrapped in mystery and myth and isolated from states such as England or France, whose heroes are well-known throughout Europe. The traditional dichotomy between East and West is most apparent in the discussion of the remarkable political figures that defined this century. While Western rulers, such as Elizabeth I, Francis I or Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, have been endlessly and almost exhaustively treated in historical works, their Eastern counterparts have rarely attracted the attention of professional historians outside their respective regions. As a result, audiences in search of reliable information on Ivan IV's personality and reign are faced with a rather bleak situation. They can either resort to the extremely biased image conveyed by Russian historiography, or to the often superficial and sensationalist histories written by Western authors, who, perhaps unintentionally, crafted a narrative that fit the stereotypes regarding what the West thought of the East at the time. While certain factual aspects regarding Ivan IV's reign can certainly be deduced from the primary sources that have withstood the test of time, the majority of accounts dating from the 16th century and after must be evaluated critically, and read in light of certain traditions and ideas that circulated in the region regarding the model ruler and the tyrant. Naturally, this makes it hard for contemporary audiences to determine whether Ivan IV was worthy of the epithet "Groznyi" ("the Terrible"). bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Charles River Editors) Thu, 04 Feb 2016 17:17:48 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Ivan-the-Terrible-Audiobook/B01BG1KGFA thebookvoice.com 01:04:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ivan the Terrible Subtitle: Russia's Most Insane Tsar Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Todd Van Linda Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 02-04-16 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Sixteenth-century Russia remains, for most Western audiences, a dark and terrifying space, wrapped in mystery and myth and isolated from states such as England or France, whose heroes are well-known throughout Europe. The traditional dichotomy between East and West is most apparent in the discussion of the remarkable political figures that defined this century. While Western rulers, such as Elizabeth I, Francis I or Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, have been endlessly and almost exhaustively treated in historical works, their Eastern counterparts have rarely attracted the attention of professional historians outside their respective regions. As a result, audiences in search of reliable information on Ivan IV's personality and reign are faced with a rather bleak situation. They can either resort to the extremely biased image conveyed by Russian historiography, or to the often superficial and sensationalist histories written by Western authors, who, perhaps unintentionally, crafted a narrative that fit the stereotypes regarding what the West thought of the East at the time. While certain factual aspects regarding Ivan IV's reign can certainly be deduced from the primary sources that have withstood the test of time, the majority of accounts dating from the 16th century and after must be evaluated critically, and read in light of certain traditions and ideas that circulated in the region regarding the model ruler and the tyrant. Naturally, this makes it hard for contemporary audiences to determine whether Ivan IV was worthy of the epithet "Groznyi" ("the Terrible"). Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ivan the Terrible Subtitle: Russia's Most Insane Tsar Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Todd Van Linda Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 02-04-16 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Sixteenth-century Russia remains, for most Western audiences, a dark and terrifying space, wrapped in mystery and myth and isolated from states such as England or France, whose heroes are well-known throughout Europe. The traditional dichotomy between East and West is most apparent in the discussion of the remarkable political figures that defined this century. While Western rulers, such as Elizabeth I, Francis I or Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, have been endlessly and almost exhaustively treated in historical works, their Eastern counterparts have rarely attracted the attention of professional historians outside their respective regions. As a result, audiences in search of reliable information on Ivan IV's personality and reign are faced with a rather bleak situation. They can either resort to the extremely biased image conveyed by Russian historiography, or to the often superficial and sensationalist histories written by Western authors, who, perhaps unintentionally, crafted a narrative that fit the stereotypes regarding what the West thought of the East at the time. While certain factual aspects regarding Ivan IV's reign can certainly be deduced from the primary sources that have withstood the test of time, the majority of accounts dating from the 16th century and after must be evaluated critically, and read in light of certain traditions and ideas that circulated in the region regarding the model ruler and the tyrant. Naturally, this makes it hard for contemporary audiences to determine whether Ivan IV was worthy of the epithet "Groznyi" ("the Terrible"). Members Reviews: It's interesting but too short The author does a great job in accumulating information. I thought the book had a neat appendix which might be very useful for any college student. The book highlights the events, which might have led to Ivan IV. becoming a cruel ruler but also makes it very clear that it was difficult to rule Russia in the 16th century and that it was typical for the times that rulers enforced their concepts with at least some cruelty. This even more so since Ivan not only became the first Czar of Russia but also conquered vast lands, thereby transforming Russia into a multi-ethnic and multi-confessional state. Author Charles River Editors does also a fine job in portraying the complicated balances of power, between Grand Prince of Moscow/Czar, the mighty boyars, and the Russian church. I truly appreciated the many pictures, which added liveliness to the topic but thought that the book could have been a bit longer. Gisela Hausmann, author & blogger A Snippet of Ivan First of all, this is not an intensive, detailed biography of Mr Terrible but more of a summary of his life & reign. Longer than a high school book report but much shorter than a dissertation for a college degree! It does contain the social & political norms of the time & a few key points of his reign. I buy a lot of Charles River Editors books as a bit of coming attractions on many subjects, i.e., biographies, religions, countries, etc., whether ancient or up to present day. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Dwight-D-Eisenhower-Audiobook/B002VA9VUW Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dwight D. Eisenhower Author: Tom Wicker Narrator: Ira Claffey Format: Abridged Length: 4 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 09-02-03 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 21 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: A bona-fide American hero at the close of World War II, General Dwight Eisenhower rode an enormous wave of popularity into the Oval Office seven years later. Though we may view the Eisenhower years through a hazy lens of 1950s nostalgia, historians consider his presidency one of the least successful. At home there was civil rights unrest, McCarthyism, and a deteriorating economy; internationally, the Cold War was deepening. But despite his tendency toward "brinksmanship," Ike would later be revered for "keeping the peace." Still, his actions and policies at the onset of his career, covered by Tom Wicker, would haunt Americans of future generations. ©2002 by Tom Wicker; (P) 2002 by Audio Renaissance, a division of Holtzbrinck Publishers, LLC Critic Reviews: "Diligently presented." (The New York Times) "A fine introduction to 1950s political history." (Publisher's Weekly) "Well-written...A brief but solid study that gives credit where it's due." (Kirkus Reviews) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Tom Wicker) Tue, 02 Sep 2003 13:23:43 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Dwight-D-Eisenhower-Audiobook/B002VA9VUW thebookvoice.com 04:53:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dwight D. Eisenhower Author: Tom Wicker Narrator: Ira Claffey Format: Abridged Length: 4 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 09-02-03 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 21 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: A bona-fide American hero at the close of World War II, General Dwight Eisenhower rode an enormous wave of popularity into the Oval Office seven years later. Though we may view the Eisenhower years through a hazy lens of 1950s nostalgia, historians consider his presidency one of the least successful. At home there was civil rights unrest, McCarthyism, and a deteriorating economy; internationally, the Cold War was deepening. But despite his tendency toward "brinksmanship," Ike would later be revered for "keeping the peace." Still, his actions and policies at the onset of his career, covered by Tom Wicker, would haunt Americans of future generations. ©2002 by Tom Wicker; (P) 2002 by Audio Renaissance, a division of Holtzbrinck Publishers, LLC Critic Reviews: "Diligently presented." (The New York Times) "A fine introduction to 1950s political history." (Publisher's Weekly) "Well-written...A brief but solid study that gives credit where it's due." (Kirkus Reviews) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dwight D. Eisenhower Author: Tom Wicker Narrator: Ira Claffey Format: Abridged Length: 4 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 09-02-03 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 21 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: A bona-fide American hero at the close of World War II, General Dwight Eisenhower rode an enormous wave of popularity into the Oval Office seven years later. Though we may view the Eisenhower years through a hazy lens of 1950s nostalgia, historians consider his presidency one of the least successful. At home there was civil rights unrest, McCarthyism, and a deteriorating economy; internationally, the Cold War was deepening. But despite his tendency toward "brinksmanship," Ike would later be revered for "keeping the peace." Still, his actions and policies at the onset of his career, covered by Tom Wicker, would haunt Americans of future generations. ©2002 by Tom Wicker; (P) 2002 by Audio Renaissance, a division of Holtzbrinck Publishers, LLC Critic Reviews: "Diligently presented." (The New York Times) "A fine introduction to 1950s political history." (Publisher's Weekly) "Well-written...A brief but solid study that gives credit where it's due." (Kirkus Reviews) Members Reviews: Likable Ike, keeper of the peace Once labeled a âdo-nothingâ president, Dwight D. Eisenhowerâs reputation as our 34th president has risen dramatically in recent years. Historians rank him seventh on the short list of presidential greatness. Journalist Tom Wicker would not agree, however. Judging by his book, he thinks highly of Eisenhower the man and Eisenhower the five-star general, but not so much of Eisenhower the president. In Wickerâs account, President Eisenhower comes up short in his handling of red-baiting Joe McCarthy, in his failure to use the âbully pulpitâ to promote civil rights matters, in American involvement in Iranian and Guatemalan politics, and in authorizing U-2 spy missions over the Soviet Union at a time when talks of a test ban treaty with Khrushchev were upcoming. The downing of a U-2 spy plane scuttled the talks. Wicker makes a good case, but in light of the judgement of historians his arguments amount to a question of perception: is the glass half full or half empty? I enjoyed Wickerâs book, particularly his personal account of a week spent with Eisenhower in 1962, but he didnât change my opinion. Did Eisenhower make mistakes? Absolutely. What president hasnât? At 140 pages, Wickerâs book is short but covers well the important world and domestic issues of Eisenhowerâs time in office. If youâre looking for a concise and generally fair-minded treatment of the Eisenhower years, you wonât be disappointed. My one gripe is I do wish the publisher had included a table of contents. Eisenhower was elected president because the people trusted and liked him. His campaign slogan still has a nice ring to itââI Like Ike.â What he did do particularly well was stay the course after the upheaval years of the Great Depression and World War II. The Cold War with the Soviet Union touched American fears, certainly, but with the much-revered and much-trusted former general in the White House there was hope for a lasting peace. Eisenhower confirmed that hope by bringing a negotiated settlement to the Korean War and by opening a dialogue with the Soviet Union. While most Americanâs didnât realize it at the time, he kept American ground troops out of Vietnam at a time when the French were losing their hold on Southeast Asia. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Dutch-A-Memoir-of-Ronald-Reagan-Audiobook/B006TJWTWI Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dutch: A Memoir of Ronald Reagan Author: Edmund Morris Narrator: Edmund Morris Format: Abridged Length: 8 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 01-24-12 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 45 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: This book, the only biography ever authorized by a sitting President - yet written with complete interpretive freedom - is as revolutionary in method as it is formidable in scholarship. When Ronald Reagan moved into the White House in 1981, one of his first literary guests was Edmund Morris, the Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer of Theodore Roosevelt. Morris developed a fascination for the genial yet inscrutable president and, after Reagan's landslide reelection in 1984, put aside the second volume of his life of Roosevelt to become an observing eye and ear at the White House. Coming and going with Reagan's benign approval ("I'm not going to ride up San Juan Hill for you"), Morris found the president to be a man of extraordinary power and mystery. Although the historic early achievements were plain to see - the restoration of American optimism and patriotism, a repowering of the national economy, a massive arms buildup deliberately forcing the "Evil Empire" of Soviet Communism to come to terms - nobody, let alone Reagan himself, could explain how he succeeded in shaping events to his will. And when Reagan's second term came to grips with some of the most fundamental moral issues of the late 20th century - at Bitburg and Bergen-Belsen, at Geneva and Reykjavík, publicly outside the Brandenburg Gate ("Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!"), and deep within the mother monastery of the Russian Orthodox Church - Morris realized that he had taken on a subject of epic dimensions. Thus began a long biographical pilgrimage to the heart of Ronald Reagan's mystery, beginning with his birth in 1911 in the heart of rural Illinois (where he is still remembered as "Dutch", the dreamy son of an alcoholic father and a fiercely religious mother) and progressing through the way stations of an amazingly varied career: young lifeguard (he saved 77 lives), aspiring writer, ace sportscaster, film star, soldier, union leader, corporate spokesman, governor, and president. Reagan granted Morris full access to his personal papers, including early autobiographical stories and a handwritten White House diary. The pilgrimage climaxes in 1993, when, in a moment of aching poignancy, Morris escorts his aged and failing subject back up the stairs of his birthplace. "An odd, Dantesque reversal of roles had occurred, as if I were now the leader rather than the led." During 13 years of obsessive archival research and interviews with Reagan and his family, friends, admirers, and enemies (the book's enormous dramatis personae includes such varied characters as Mikhail Gorbachev, Michelangelo Antonioni, Elie Wiesel, Mario Savio, François Mitterrand, Grant Wood, and Zippy the Pinhead), Morris lived what amounted to a doppelgänger life, studying the young "Dutch", the middle-aged "Ronnie". bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Edmund Morris) Tue, 24 Jan 2012 07:35:41 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Dutch-A-Memoir-of-Ronald-Reagan-Audiobook/B006TJWTWI thebookvoice.com 08:59:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dutch: A Memoir of Ronald Reagan Author: Edmund Morris Narrator: Edmund Morris Format: Abridged Length: 8 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 01-24-12 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 45 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: This book, the only biography ever authorized by a sitting President - yet written with complete interpretive freedom - is as revolutionary in method as it is formidable in scholarship. When Ronald Reagan moved into the White House in 1981, one of his first literary guests was Edmund Morris, the Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer of Theodore Roosevelt. Morris developed a fascination for the genial yet inscrutable president and, after Reagan's landslide reelection in 1984, put aside the second volume of his life of Roosevelt to become an observing eye and ear at the White House. Coming and going with Reagan's benign approval ("I'm not going to ride up San Juan Hill for you"), Morris found the president to be a man of extraordinary power and mystery. Although the historic early achievements were plain to see - the restoration of American optimism and patriotism, a repowering of the national economy, a massive arms buildup deliberately forcing the "Evil Empire" of Soviet Communism to come to terms - nobody, let alone Reagan himself, could explain how he succeeded in shaping events to his will. And when Reagan's second term came to grips with some of the most fundamental moral issues of the late 20th century - at Bitburg and Bergen-Belsen, at Geneva and Reykjavík, publicly outside the Brandenburg Gate ("Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!"), and deep within the mother monastery of the Russian Orthodox Church - Morris realized that he had taken on a subject of epic dimensions. Thus began a long biographical pilgrimage to the heart of Ronald Reagan's mystery, beginning with his birth in 1911 in the heart of rural Illinois (where he is still remembered as "Dutch", the dreamy son of an alcoholic father and a fiercely religious mother) and progressing through the way stations of an amazingly varied career: young lifeguard (he saved 77 lives), aspiring writer, ace sportscaster, film star, soldier, union leader, corporate spokesman, governor, and president. Reagan granted Morris full access to his personal papers, including early autobiographical stories and a handwritten White House diary. The pilgrimage climaxes in 1993, when, in a moment of aching poignancy, Morris escorts his aged and failing subject back up the stairs of his birthplace. "An odd, Dantesque reversal of roles had occurred, as if I were now the leader rather than the led." During 13 years of obsessive archival research and interviews with Reagan and his family, friends, admirers, and enemies (the book's enormous dramatis personae includes such varied characters as Mikhail Gorbachev, Michelangelo Antonioni, Elie Wiesel, Mario Savio, François Mitterrand, Grant Wood, and Zippy the Pinhead), Morris lived what amounted to a doppelgänger life, studying the young "Dutch", the middle-aged "Ronnie". Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dutch: A Memoir of Ronald Reagan Author: Edmund Morris Narrator: Edmund Morris Format: Abridged Length: 8 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 01-24-12 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 45 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: This book, the only biography ever authorized by a sitting President - yet written with complete interpretive freedom - is as revolutionary in method as it is formidable in scholarship. When Ronald Reagan moved into the White House in 1981, one of his first literary guests was Edmund Morris, the Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer of Theodore Roosevelt. Morris developed a fascination for the genial yet inscrutable president and, after Reagan's landslide reelection in 1984, put aside the second volume of his life of Roosevelt to become an observing eye and ear at the White House. Coming and going with Reagan's benign approval ("I'm not going to ride up San Juan Hill for you"), Morris found the president to be a man of extraordinary power and mystery. Although the historic early achievements were plain to see - the restoration of American optimism and patriotism, a repowering of the national economy, a massive arms buildup deliberately forcing the "Evil Empire" of Soviet Communism to come to terms - nobody, let alone Reagan himself, could explain how he succeeded in shaping events to his will. And when Reagan's second term came to grips with some of the most fundamental moral issues of the late 20th century - at Bitburg and Bergen-Belsen, at Geneva and Reykjavík, publicly outside the Brandenburg Gate ("Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!"), and deep within the mother monastery of the Russian Orthodox Church - Morris realized that he had taken on a subject of epic dimensions. Thus began a long biographical pilgrimage to the heart of Ronald Reagan's mystery, beginning with his birth in 1911 in the heart of rural Illinois (where he is still remembered as "Dutch", the dreamy son of an alcoholic father and a fiercely religious mother) and progressing through the way stations of an amazingly varied career: young lifeguard (he saved 77 lives), aspiring writer, ace sportscaster, film star, soldier, union leader, corporate spokesman, governor, and president. Reagan granted Morris full access to his personal papers, including early autobiographical stories and a handwritten White House diary. The pilgrimage climaxes in 1993, when, in a moment of aching poignancy, Morris escorts his aged and failing subject back up the stairs of his birthplace. "An odd, Dantesque reversal of roles had occurred, as if I were now the leader rather than the led." During 13 years of obsessive archival research and interviews with Reagan and his family, friends, admirers, and enemies (the book's enormous dramatis personae includes such varied characters as Mikhail Gorbachev, Michelangelo Antonioni, Elie Wiesel, Mario Savio, François Mitterrand, Grant Wood, and Zippy the Pinhead), Morris lived what amounted to a doppelgänger life, studying the young "Dutch", the middle-aged "Ronnie". https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-Kennedy-Autopsy-Audiobook/B013CBQETY Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Kennedy Autopsy Author: Jacob Hornberger Narrator: Kevin Pierce Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 08-04-15 Publisher: Listen and Think Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 32 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: For half a century, people have debated the Kennedy assassination. Some claim that the Warren Commission got it right - that Kennedy was assassinated by Lee Harvey Oswald, a lone-nut assassin. Others contend that Kennedy was killed as part of a conspiracy. It is not the purpose of this book to engage in that debate. The purpose of this book is simply to focus on what happened at Bethesda Naval Hospital on the evening of November 22, 1963. What happened that night is so unusual that it cries out for truthful explanation even after all these years. In this book you will learn that: 1. Kennedy's body was actually delivered to the Bethesda morgue twice, at separate times and in separate caskets. 2. Some photographs and X-rays from the autopsy went missing from the record, and other photographs in the record were forged or otherwise fraudulent. 3. The president's body was altered by tampering with the wounds before the autopsy took place. And much more. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jacob Hornberger) Tue, 04 Aug 2015 22:36:58 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-Kennedy-Autopsy-Audiobook/B013CBQETY thebookvoice.com 03:44:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Kennedy Autopsy Author: Jacob Hornberger Narrator: Kevin Pierce Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 08-04-15 Publisher: Listen and Think Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 32 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: For half a century, people have debated the Kennedy assassination. Some claim that the Warren Commission got it right - that Kennedy was assassinated by Lee Harvey Oswald, a lone-nut assassin. Others contend that Kennedy was killed as part of a conspiracy. It is not the purpose of this book to engage in that debate. The purpose of this book is simply to focus on what happened at Bethesda Naval Hospital on the evening of November 22, 1963. What happened that night is so unusual that it cries out for truthful explanation even after all these years. In this book you will learn that: 1. Kennedy's body was actually delivered to the Bethesda morgue twice, at separate times and in separate caskets. 2. Some photographs and X-rays from the autopsy went missing from the record, and other photographs in the record were forged or otherwise fraudulent. 3. The president's body was altered by tampering with the wounds before the autopsy took place. And much more. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Kennedy Autopsy Author: Jacob Hornberger Narrator: Kevin Pierce Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 08-04-15 Publisher: Listen and Think Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 32 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: For half a century, people have debated the Kennedy assassination. Some claim that the Warren Commission got it right - that Kennedy was assassinated by Lee Harvey Oswald, a lone-nut assassin. Others contend that Kennedy was killed as part of a conspiracy. It is not the purpose of this book to engage in that debate. The purpose of this book is simply to focus on what happened at Bethesda Naval Hospital on the evening of November 22, 1963. What happened that night is so unusual that it cries out for truthful explanation even after all these years. In this book you will learn that: 1. Kennedy's body was actually delivered to the Bethesda morgue twice, at separate times and in separate caskets. 2. Some photographs and X-rays from the autopsy went missing from the record, and other photographs in the record were forged or otherwise fraudulent. 3. The president's body was altered by tampering with the wounds before the autopsy took place. And much more. Members Reviews: It's like you're in the thick of it. What made the experience of listening to The Kennedy Autopsy the most enjoyable? Kevin Pierce does an excellent job with the material. The authoritative voice gives weight to the facts being presented. Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? Yes, I was taken aback at the amount of inconsistency in the handling of Kennedy's body. I'm mainly a lover of history and not so much conspiracy theories. But this book, written by Hornberger backs up the data with references and court transcripts. Also, I did not know that Oliver Stone's movie "JFK" had such an impact of the public outcry for information that it actually inspired policy. I also did not know that there was a standoff between the secret service and medical examiners on how the body should have an autopsy. This book puts you in the thick of it. And it is a fascinating thing to listen to. Any additional comments? I received this book in an exchange for an honest review. Thanks Audiobook Blast! A thorough look at the medical evidence! Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? This is a great listen. Clearly lays out all the factual evidence available as well as different potential scenarios and explanations. What was one of the most memorable moments of The Kennedy Autopsy? The most memorable moment was when the author put together a potential scenario that would fit with the evidence available. Nothing near to what we've been taught about JFK's death. What does Kevin Pierce bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? Kevin Pierce nails this narration with just the right combination of authority, amazement, and wonder at what the evidence points to. I will definitely look for additional books narrated by Kevin Pierce. Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? Occam's razor states that the simplest answer is most likely the correct one. In reading this book I was amazed at the simple answer that the evidence indicates. When the author spelled it out, it just made sense. The Kennedy autopsy For half a century, people have debated the Kennedy assassination. Some claim that the Warren Commission got it right - that Kennedy was assassinated by Lee Harvey Oswald, a lone-nut assassin. Others contend that Kennedy was killed as part of a conspiracy. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Eyes-on-the-Street-Audiobook/B01L7NFYD6 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Eyes on the Street Subtitle: The Life of Jane Jacobs Author: Robert Kanigel Narrator: Kimberly Farr Format: Unabridged Length: 19 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 09-20-16 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: The first major biography of the irrepressible woman who changed the way we view and live in cities and whose influence can still be felt in any discussion of urban planning to this day. Eyes on the Street is a revelation of the phenomenal woman who raised three children, wrote seven groundbreaking books, saved neighborhoods, stopped expressways, was arrested twice, and engaged at home and on the streets in thousands of debates - all of which she won. Here is the child who challenged her third-grade teacher; the high school poet; the journalist who honed her writing skills at Iron Age, Architectural Forum, Fortune, and other outlets while amassing the knowledge she would draw upon to write her most famous book, The Death and Life of Great American Cities. Here, too, is the activist who helped lead an ultimately successful protest against Robert Moses' proposed expressway through her beloved Greenwich Village and who, in order to keep her sons out of the Vietnam War, moved to Canada, where she became as well known and admired as she was in the United States. Critic Reviews: "Kanigel's delight in his subject, 'one of the premier intellectual figures of the twentieth century,' shimmers on every page... He takes full measure of [Jacobs's] accomplishments and influence and elucidates the scope and passion of her unique quest to understand what sustains civilization." (Donna Seaman, Booklist) "Find out how an owlish thinker on a bicycle defeated the urban planner Robert Moses, saved Greenwich Village, and continues to shape your favorite American cities." (Esquire) "Jane Jacob's life was chock-full of insights, merriment, amazing stories, aphorisms, mischief, astonishing antics, principled actions, and of course writing. Kanigel has captured it all in this compulsively readable life of Jane." (John Sewell, former mayor of Toronto) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Robert Kanigel) Tue, 20 Sep 2016 18:23:49 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Eyes-on-the-Street-Audiobook/B01L7NFYD6 thebookvoice.com 19:19:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Eyes on the Street Subtitle: The Life of Jane Jacobs Author: Robert Kanigel Narrator: Kimberly Farr Format: Unabridged Length: 19 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 09-20-16 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: The first major biography of the irrepressible woman who changed the way we view and live in cities and whose influence can still be felt in any discussion of urban planning to this day. Eyes on the Street is a revelation of the phenomenal woman who raised three children, wrote seven groundbreaking books, saved neighborhoods, stopped expressways, was arrested twice, and engaged at home and on the streets in thousands of debates - all of which she won. Here is the child who challenged her third-grade teacher; the high school poet; the journalist who honed her writing skills at Iron Age, Architectural Forum, Fortune, and other outlets while amassing the knowledge she would draw upon to write her most famous book, The Death and Life of Great American Cities. Here, too, is the activist who helped lead an ultimately successful protest against Robert Moses' proposed expressway through her beloved Greenwich Village and who, in order to keep her sons out of the Vietnam War, moved to Canada, where she became as well known and admired as she was in the United States. Critic Reviews: "Kanigel's delight in his subject, 'one of the premier intellectual figures of the twentieth century,' shimmers on every page... He takes full measure of [Jacobs's] accomplishments and influence and elucidates the scope and passion of her unique quest to understand what sustains civilization." (Donna Seaman, Booklist) "Find out how an owlish thinker on a bicycle defeated the urban planner Robert Moses, saved Greenwich Village, and continues to shape your favorite American cities." (Esquire) "Jane Jacob's life was chock-full of insights, merriment, amazing stories, aphorisms, mischief, astonishing antics, principled actions, and of course writing. Kanigel has captured it all in this compulsively readable life of Jane." (John Sewell, former mayor of Toronto) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Eyes on the Street Subtitle: The Life of Jane Jacobs Author: Robert Kanigel Narrator: Kimberly Farr Format: Unabridged Length: 19 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 09-20-16 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: The first major biography of the irrepressible woman who changed the way we view and live in cities and whose influence can still be felt in any discussion of urban planning to this day. Eyes on the Street is a revelation of the phenomenal woman who raised three children, wrote seven groundbreaking books, saved neighborhoods, stopped expressways, was arrested twice, and engaged at home and on the streets in thousands of debates - all of which she won. Here is the child who challenged her third-grade teacher; the high school poet; the journalist who honed her writing skills at Iron Age, Architectural Forum, Fortune, and other outlets while amassing the knowledge she would draw upon to write her most famous book, The Death and Life of Great American Cities. Here, too, is the activist who helped lead an ultimately successful protest against Robert Moses' proposed expressway through her beloved Greenwich Village and who, in order to keep her sons out of the Vietnam War, moved to Canada, where she became as well known and admired as she was in the United States. Critic Reviews: "Kanigel's delight in his subject, 'one of the premier intellectual figures of the twentieth century,' shimmers on every page... He takes full measure of [Jacobs's] accomplishments and influence and elucidates the scope and passion of her unique quest to understand what sustains civilization." (Donna Seaman, Booklist) "Find out how an owlish thinker on a bicycle defeated the urban planner Robert Moses, saved Greenwich Village, and continues to shape your favorite American cities." (Esquire) "Jane Jacob's life was chock-full of insights, merriment, amazing stories, aphorisms, mischief, astonishing antics, principled actions, and of course writing. Kanigel has captured it all in this compulsively readable life of Jane." (John Sewell, former mayor of Toronto) Members Reviews: Could have been more concise. The middle section of this very long book gets weighed down with specifics from about 1958-1963. I kept thinking the timeline had moved on, but then it would be 1962 all over again. Jane Jacobs was an amazing figure and I am glad to have come across this book. Jane Jacobs Lives Again This book brings Jane Jacobs alive in a intimate and thorough way. Thorough details of her life. Excellent biography of an amazing woman. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-Education-of-Henry-Adams-Audiobook/B0051VVB06 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Education of Henry Adams Author: Henry Adams Narrator: John McDonough Format: Unabridged Length: 21 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 05-23-11 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 21 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: This autobiography was immediately hailed as a masterpiece upon publication and has even been called the greatest nonfiction book ever written. Henry Adams, whose great-grandfather and grandfather were both U.S. presidents, fills his story with one unforgettably brilliant observation after another. Filled with uncommon wisdom, this book also serves as a thoughtful history of 19th-century America. Editorial Reviews: Henry Adams's Pulitzer Prize-winning autobiography tells not only his own life story, as seen through the lens of his lifelong quest for education, but the story of the development of the American mind throughout the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. John McDonough fits his delivery to the steady cadence and stately parallelisms of Adams's prose and incorporates Adams's occasional snippet of Latin, German, or French with smooth ease. Adams's narrative is told from a great emotional and chronological distance; McDonough captures that wonderfully, letting the story unroll from his lips one measured word at a time. Indeed, the production's only weakness is that his leisurely delivery makes a long book seem even longer at times. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Henry Adams) Mon, 23 May 2011 13:13:22 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-Education-of-Henry-Adams-Audiobook/B0051VVB06 thebookvoice.com 21:21:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Education of Henry Adams Author: Henry Adams Narrator: John McDonough Format: Unabridged Length: 21 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 05-23-11 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 21 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: This autobiography was immediately hailed as a masterpiece upon publication and has even been called the greatest nonfiction book ever written. Henry Adams, whose great-grandfather and grandfather were both U.S. presidents, fills his story with one unforgettably brilliant observation after another. Filled with uncommon wisdom, this book also serves as a thoughtful history of 19th-century America. Editorial Reviews: Henry Adams's Pulitzer Prize-winning autobiography tells not only his own life story, as seen through the lens of his lifelong quest for education, but the story of the development of the American mind throughout the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. John McDonough fits his delivery to the steady cadence and stately parallelisms of Adams's prose and incorporates Adams's occasional snippet of Latin, German, or French with smooth ease. Adams's narrative is told from a great emotional and chronological distance; McDonough captures that wonderfully, letting the story unroll from his lips one measured word at a time. Indeed, the production's only weakness is that his leisurely delivery makes a long book seem even longer at times. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Education of Henry Adams Author: Henry Adams Narrator: John McDonough Format: Unabridged Length: 21 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 05-23-11 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 21 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: This autobiography was immediately hailed as a masterpiece upon publication and has even been called the greatest nonfiction book ever written. Henry Adams, whose great-grandfather and grandfather were both U.S. presidents, fills his story with one unforgettably brilliant observation after another. Filled with uncommon wisdom, this book also serves as a thoughtful history of 19th-century America. Editorial Reviews: Henry Adams's Pulitzer Prize-winning autobiography tells not only his own life story, as seen through the lens of his lifelong quest for education, but the story of the development of the American mind throughout the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. John McDonough fits his delivery to the steady cadence and stately parallelisms of Adams's prose and incorporates Adams's occasional snippet of Latin, German, or French with smooth ease. Adams's narrative is told from a great emotional and chronological distance; McDonough captures that wonderfully, letting the story unroll from his lips one measured word at a time. Indeed, the production's only weakness is that his leisurely delivery makes a long book seem even longer at times. Members Reviews: Fascinating personal account I was not sure what to expect with this book. I picked it up because it was on the Modern Library list of the 100 best nonfiction books of the 20th century (published 1907). It turns out that, I have really enjoyed it. Henry Adams has a remarkable eye for irony, and because he was close to power for many of the major events of the late 19th century he has ample opportunity to use that eye. Additionally, after reading many history books on this time period, this is the first time that it has really come alive for me - understanding that there were real people dealing with massive change. He frequently refers to being raised an 18th century man, but needing education for the 20th century - the difficulty of making that transition is the focus of the book - and he is able to explain with wit and clarity how this all happens. Thought prevoking Adams has a gentle sense of humor and the vision of life's philosophers. He starts by noting the curiosities of his education. He was a man out of place. In time. He had the skills for success in 18th century born in the 19th. Much of what he was born with left him I'll equipped for success. He adds a unique perspective of the world around him and of history. The Great Grandson of John Adams The Great Grandson of John Adams, Grandson of John Quincy Adams, had a never ending passion for education and here describes his journey through life trying to pursue his goal. His comments on the politics of the times alone make it worth the read. He knew all the main players personally. His intelligence in assessing the motive power increase gained during the 19th century is amazing. His assessment of Russia as a looming giant mass of inertia is astute. A must read for all who wish to understand the tenor of American politics. Two Stars Could not connect with this book Requires concentration. The reader was hard to listen to. His cadence was awkward, pausing where there should not have been a pause. Although the original manuscript is from the 19th century and has copious appositional material, it could have been better read. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Elizabeth-and-Philip-Audiobook/B002V00Y62 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Elizabeth and Philip Subtitle: The Untold Story of the Queen of England and Her Prince Author: Charles Highman, Ray Mosely Narrator: Michael Jackson Format: Abridged Length: 2 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 09-14-09 Publisher: Phoenix Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 11 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: The definitive biography of the world's most renowned monarch and richest woman, and of her controversial husband, H.R.H. Prince Philip. ©1991 Charles Highman; (P)2009 Phoenix bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Charles Highman) Mon, 14 Sep 2009 19:58:07 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Elizabeth-and-Philip-Audiobook/B002V00Y62 thebookvoice.com 02:43:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Elizabeth and Philip Subtitle: The Untold Story of the Queen of England and Her Prince Author: Charles Highman, Ray Mosely Narrator: Michael Jackson Format: Abridged Length: 2 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 09-14-09 Publisher: Phoenix Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 11 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: The definitive biography of the world's most renowned monarch and richest woman, and of her controversial husband, H.R.H. Prince Philip. ©1991 Charles Highman; (P)2009 Phoenix Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Elizabeth and Philip Subtitle: The Untold Story of the Queen of England and Her Prince Author: Charles Highman, Ray Mosely Narrator: Michael Jackson Format: Abridged Length: 2 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 09-14-09 Publisher: Phoenix Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 11 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: The definitive biography of the world's most renowned monarch and richest woman, and of her controversial husband, H.R.H. Prince Philip. ©1991 Charles Highman; (P)2009 Phoenix Members Reviews: Fun but out of date What made the experience of listening to Elizabeth and Philip the most enjoyable? Although the narrator of this book was excellent, the story stops in the early 1990s, missing the last 25 years of this ongoing romance. Lovely I loved getting to know Queen Elizabeth through this book. Excellent read - recommend to all... https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Genghis-Khan-and-the-Quest-for-God-Audiobook/B01M3MJRU5 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Genghis Khan and the Quest for God Subtitle: How the World's Greatest Conqueror Gave Us Religious Freedom Author: Jack Weatherford Narrator: Mark Bramhall Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 10-25-16 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 52 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: A landmark biography by the New York Times best-selling author of Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World that reveals how Genghis harnessed the power of religion to rule the largest empire the world has ever known. Throughout history the world's greatest conquerors have made their marks not just on the battlefield but in the societies they have transformed. Genghis Khan conquered by arms and bravery, but he ruled by commerce and religion. He created the world's greatest trading network and drastically lowered taxes for merchants, but he knew that if his empire was going to last, he would need something stronger and more binding than trade. He needed religion. And so, unlike the Christian, Taoist, and Muslim conquerors who came before him, he gave his subjects freedom of religion. Genghis lived in the 13th century, but he struggled with many of the same problems we face today: How should one balance religious freedom with the need to reign in fanatics? Can one compel rival religions - driven by deep seated hatred - to live together in peace? A celebrated anthropologist whose best-selling Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World radically transformed our understanding of the Mongols and their legacy, Jack Weatherford has spent 18 years exploring areas of Mongolia closed until the fall of the Soviet Union and researching The Secret History of the Mongols, an astonishing document written in code that was only recently discovered. He pored through archives and found groundbreaking evidence of Genghis' influence on the founding fathers and his essential impact on Thomas Jefferson. Genghis Khan and the Quest for God is a masterpiece of erudition and insight, his most personal and resonant work. Critic Reviews: "An engrossing history that sheds further light on a figure the West has long regarded as the ultimate barbarian." ( Booklist) "Weatherford's study of 13th-century Mongolia reveals how Genghis harnessed the power of religion to rule the largest empire the world has ever known, and draws parallels to religious extremism today." ( Publisher's Weekly, Top 10 History Titles ) "Weatherford tells the gripping story of how a man rose from nothing to control almost all the known world. That the Mongol conqueror Genghis Khan, the ultimate self-made man, was also the founder of religious liberty is only one of many surprises in this well-researched and well-written book. " (Andrew Roberts, author of Napoleon) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jack Weatherford) Tue, 25 Oct 2016 10:46:38 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Genghis-Khan-and-the-Quest-for-God-Audiobook/B01M3MJRU5 thebookvoice.com 14:43:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Genghis Khan and the Quest for God Subtitle: How the World's Greatest Conqueror Gave Us Religious Freedom Author: Jack Weatherford Narrator: Mark Bramhall Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 10-25-16 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 52 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: A landmark biography by the New York Times best-selling author of Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World that reveals how Genghis harnessed the power of religion to rule the largest empire the world has ever known. Throughout history the world's greatest conquerors have made their marks not just on the battlefield but in the societies they have transformed. Genghis Khan conquered by arms and bravery, but he ruled by commerce and religion. He created the world's greatest trading network and drastically lowered taxes for merchants, but he knew that if his empire was going to last, he would need something stronger and more binding than trade. He needed religion. And so, unlike the Christian, Taoist, and Muslim conquerors who came before him, he gave his subjects freedom of religion. Genghis lived in the 13th century, but he struggled with many of the same problems we face today: How should one balance religious freedom with the need to reign in fanatics? Can one compel rival religions - driven by deep seated hatred - to live together in peace? A celebrated anthropologist whose best-selling Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World radically transformed our understanding of the Mongols and their legacy, Jack Weatherford has spent 18 years exploring areas of Mongolia closed until the fall of the Soviet Union and researching The Secret History of the Mongols, an astonishing document written in code that was only recently discovered. He pored through archives and found groundbreaking evidence of Genghis' influence on the founding fathers and his essential impact on Thomas Jefferson. Genghis Khan and the Quest for God is a masterpiece of erudition and insight, his most personal and resonant work. Critic Reviews: "An engrossing history that sheds further light on a figure the West has long regarded as the ultimate barbarian." ( Booklist) "Weatherford's study of 13th-century Mongolia reveals how Genghis harnessed the power of religion to rule the largest empire the world has ever known, and draws parallels to religious extremism today." ( Publisher's Weekly, Top 10 History Titles ) "Weatherford tells the gripping story of how a man rose from nothing to control almost all the known world. That the Mongol conqueror Genghis Khan, the ultimate self-made man, was also the founder of religious liberty is only one of many surprises in this well-researched and well-written book. " (Andrew Roberts, author of Napoleon) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Genghis Khan and the Quest for God Subtitle: How the World's Greatest Conqueror Gave Us Religious Freedom Author: Jack Weatherford Narrator: Mark Bramhall Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 10-25-16 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 52 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: A landmark biography by the New York Times best-selling author of Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World that reveals how Genghis harnessed the power of religion to rule the largest empire the world has ever known. Throughout history the world's greatest conquerors have made their marks not just on the battlefield but in the societies they have transformed. Genghis Khan conquered by arms and bravery, but he ruled by commerce and religion. He created the world's greatest trading network and drastically lowered taxes for merchants, but he knew that if his empire was going to last, he would need something stronger and more binding than trade. He needed religion. And so, unlike the Christian, Taoist, and Muslim conquerors who came before him, he gave his subjects freedom of religion. Genghis lived in the 13th century, but he struggled with many of the same problems we face today: How should one balance religious freedom with the need to reign in fanatics? Can one compel rival religions - driven by deep seated hatred - to live together in peace? A celebrated anthropologist whose best-selling Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World radically transformed our understanding of the Mongols and their legacy, Jack Weatherford has spent 18 years exploring areas of Mongolia closed until the fall of the Soviet Union and researching The Secret History of the Mongols, an astonishing document written in code that was only recently discovered. He pored through archives and found groundbreaking evidence of Genghis' influence on the founding fathers and his essential impact on Thomas Jefferson. Genghis Khan and the Quest for God is a masterpiece of erudition and insight, his most personal and resonant work. Critic Reviews: "An engrossing history that sheds further light on a figure the West has long regarded as the ultimate barbarian." ( Booklist) "Weatherford's study of 13th-century Mongolia reveals how Genghis harnessed the power of religion to rule the largest empire the world has ever known, and draws parallels to religious extremism today." ( Publisher's Weekly, Top 10 History Titles ) "Weatherford tells the gripping story of how a man rose from nothing to control almost all the known world. That the Mongol conqueror Genghis Khan, the ultimate self-made man, was also the founder of religious liberty is only one of many surprises in this well-researched and well-written book. " (Andrew Roberts, author of Napoleon) Members Reviews: Intriguing History This is a thorough and engaging history of the life and works of Genghis Khan, as well as his spiritual journey. The argument that he gave religious freedom to the world is tantalizing, but a little thin. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/My-Life-Audiobook/B01MTA52UJ Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: My Life Subtitle: An Illustrated Autobiography Author: A. P. J. Abdul Kalam Narrator: Smita Singh Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 01-19-17 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: 'The story of my life has become intertwined with the story of this country. And somewhere along the way, as I met a million children across this land, I too learnt from a million minds. This book was not written to only tell my story. I want every young reader to think that this book is his or her story too.' A.P.J. Abdul Kalam has been one of the most iconic figures of Independent India. A scientist, leader, thinker, teacher and writer, he achieved remarkable success in various fields. Yet, what endeared him to so many was his dedication to the idea of a developed India, his simple and direct way of interacting with people and his deep love for his fellowmen. In My Life Dr Kalam writes his life story starting from his days growing up at Rameswaram; about working on India's space and missile programmes; his years as the 11th president of India; and about his life thereafter. Full of anecdotes that demonstrate the importance of hard work, commitment,courage and innovative thinking, this autobiography is a wonderful introduction to a remarkable life. Simply written, My Life will inspire listeners of all ages. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (A. P. J. Abdul Kalam) Thu, 19 Jan 2017 18:00:42 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/My-Life-Audiobook/B01MTA52UJ thebookvoice.com 02:11:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: My Life Subtitle: An Illustrated Autobiography Author: A. P. J. Abdul Kalam Narrator: Smita Singh Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 01-19-17 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: 'The story of my life has become intertwined with the story of this country. And somewhere along the way, as I met a million children across this land, I too learnt from a million minds. This book was not written to only tell my story. I want every young reader to think that this book is his or her story too.' A.P.J. Abdul Kalam has been one of the most iconic figures of Independent India. A scientist, leader, thinker, teacher and writer, he achieved remarkable success in various fields. Yet, what endeared him to so many was his dedication to the idea of a developed India, his simple and direct way of interacting with people and his deep love for his fellowmen. In My Life Dr Kalam writes his life story starting from his days growing up at Rameswaram; about working on India's space and missile programmes; his years as the 11th president of India; and about his life thereafter. Full of anecdotes that demonstrate the importance of hard work, commitment,courage and innovative thinking, this autobiography is a wonderful introduction to a remarkable life. Simply written, My Life will inspire listeners of all ages. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: My Life Subtitle: An Illustrated Autobiography Author: A. P. J. Abdul Kalam Narrator: Smita Singh Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 01-19-17 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: 'The story of my life has become intertwined with the story of this country. And somewhere along the way, as I met a million children across this land, I too learnt from a million minds. This book was not written to only tell my story. I want every young reader to think that this book is his or her story too.' A.P.J. Abdul Kalam has been one of the most iconic figures of Independent India. A scientist, leader, thinker, teacher and writer, he achieved remarkable success in various fields. Yet, what endeared him to so many was his dedication to the idea of a developed India, his simple and direct way of interacting with people and his deep love for his fellowmen. In My Life Dr Kalam writes his life story starting from his days growing up at Rameswaram; about working on India's space and missile programmes; his years as the 11th president of India; and about his life thereafter. Full of anecdotes that demonstrate the importance of hard work, commitment,courage and innovative thinking, this autobiography is a wonderful introduction to a remarkable life. Simply written, My Life will inspire listeners of all ages. Members Reviews: its amazing!!! its a great pleasure to hear the life of missile man of India APJ Abdul kalam.I learned a lot from these Must for youngsters What an inspirational autobiography of mr apj Abdul kalam, must for youngsters. Thank you Audible. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Lawrence-of-Arabia-Audiobook/B01MTL0AD8 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Lawrence of Arabia Subtitle: The Life and Legacy of T.E. Lawrence Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Ken Teutsch Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 11-10-16 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: He was recognized by many as a curious scholar and archaeologist, brilliant linguist, British soldier, extraordinary adventurer, and avid writer, though he called himself an "ordinary man". He was a gifted translator, a shrewd diplomat, a brilliant tactician, and an instinctive leader. T.E. Lawrence, more popularly known as Lawrence of Arabia, was a seminal figure in the shaping and reshaping of the politics of Arabia in the early 20th century, serving as an expert in Arab affairs in the British military and playing a key role in the Great Arab Revolt of 1916-1918. World War I, also known as the Great War of 1914-1918, was one of the deadliest conflicts in human history, leading to the deaths of millions of soldiers and civilians, and it was a war that produced too many casualties and too few heroes. However, after the war was over, the world was told of the blonde-haired, blue-eyed British officer named Thomas Edward Lawrence, and his experiences in Arabia during the fighting. Pictures of Lawrence in a flowing white robe of Arabia's Bedouin tribes were distributed, and Lawrence's autobiography, Seven Pillars of Wisdom, further catapulted his fame and sensationalized his public image. Lawrence's story served to boost the spirits of many who were struggling to recover after the tragedy of the war. It is telling of just how remarkable the tale is that the worlds fascination with Lawrence of Arabia has endured today. Articles, books, films, and documentaries about Lawrence and his exploits are continuously released on an annual basis. Historian Phillip Knightley once commented, "Along with Winston Churchill, [T.E. Lawrence] remains perhaps the best-known Englishman in the world." Decades since the end of the war, and with a completely changed Middle Eastern geopolitical landscape, Lawrence of Arabia and his legacy are still remembered and referenced as politically, militarily, and socially pertinent. However, Lawrence was by no means everything he claimed to be. Like many great men touched by fame and celebrity, he exaggerated some details, underplayed others, and strove to maintain an image of himself that he had created in his own mind. Thus, Lawrence was and still is a very controversial figure. He was the first in the 900 year history of the British monarchy to refuse a knighthood, and the film Lawrence of Arabia, starting Peter OToole as Lawrence and widely lauded as a masterpiece, was banned in many Arab and Middle Eastern countries, including Jordan and Turkey. Turkey especially has long vilified Lawrence, questioning the veracity of many of his accounts. Just recently, in October 2014, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan went so far as to declare T.E. Lawrence a greater enemy than the radical terrorist organization that is operating in Iraq and Syria, the Islamic State (IS). In a furious anti-Western diatribe, Erdogan described Lawrence as an "English spy disguised as an Arab", and he warned of the threat posed by modern-day Lawrences in Turkey "disguised as journalists, religious men, writers, and terrorists" who are allegedly aiming to destabilize the country and region. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Charles River Editors) Thu, 10 Nov 2016 11:43:38 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Lawrence-of-Arabia-Audiobook/B01MTL0AD8 thebookvoice.com 01:37:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Lawrence of Arabia Subtitle: The Life and Legacy of T.E. Lawrence Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Ken Teutsch Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 11-10-16 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: He was recognized by many as a curious scholar and archaeologist, brilliant linguist, British soldier, extraordinary adventurer, and avid writer, though he called himself an "ordinary man". He was a gifted translator, a shrewd diplomat, a brilliant tactician, and an instinctive leader. T.E. Lawrence, more popularly known as Lawrence of Arabia, was a seminal figure in the shaping and reshaping of the politics of Arabia in the early 20th century, serving as an expert in Arab affairs in the British military and playing a key role in the Great Arab Revolt of 1916-1918. World War I, also known as the Great War of 1914-1918, was one of the deadliest conflicts in human history, leading to the deaths of millions of soldiers and civilians, and it was a war that produced too many casualties and too few heroes. However, after the war was over, the world was told of the blonde-haired, blue-eyed British officer named Thomas Edward Lawrence, and his experiences in Arabia during the fighting. Pictures of Lawrence in a flowing white robe of Arabia's Bedouin tribes were distributed, and Lawrence's autobiography, Seven Pillars of Wisdom, further catapulted his fame and sensationalized his public image. Lawrence's story served to boost the spirits of many who were struggling to recover after the tragedy of the war. It is telling of just how remarkable the tale is that the worlds fascination with Lawrence of Arabia has endured today. Articles, books, films, and documentaries about Lawrence and his exploits are continuously released on an annual basis. Historian Phillip Knightley once commented, "Along with Winston Churchill, [T.E. Lawrence] remains perhaps the best-known Englishman in the world." Decades since the end of the war, and with a completely changed Middle Eastern geopolitical landscape, Lawrence of Arabia and his legacy are still remembered and referenced as politically, militarily, and socially pertinent. However, Lawrence was by no means everything he claimed to be. Like many great men touched by fame and celebrity, he exaggerated some details, underplayed others, and strove to maintain an image of himself that he had created in his own mind. Thus, Lawrence was and still is a very controversial figure. He was the first in the 900 year history of the British monarchy to refuse a knighthood, and the film Lawrence of Arabia, starting Peter OToole as Lawrence and widely lauded as a masterpiece, was banned in many Arab and Middle Eastern countries, including Jordan and Turkey. Turkey especially has long vilified Lawrence, questioning the veracity of many of his accounts. Just recently, in October 2014, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan went so far as to declare T.E. Lawrence a greater enemy than the radical terrorist organization that is operating in Iraq and Syria, the Islamic State (IS). In a furious anti-Western diatribe, Erdogan described Lawrence as an "English spy disguised as an Arab", and he warned of the threat posed by modern-day Lawrences in Turkey "disguised as journalists, religious men, writers, and terrorists" who are allegedly aiming to destabilize the country and region. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Lawrence of Arabia Subtitle: The Life and Legacy of T.E. Lawrence Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Ken Teutsch Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 11-10-16 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: He was recognized by many as a curious scholar and archaeologist, brilliant linguist, British soldier, extraordinary adventurer, and avid writer, though he called himself an "ordinary man". He was a gifted translator, a shrewd diplomat, a brilliant tactician, and an instinctive leader. T.E. Lawrence, more popularly known as Lawrence of Arabia, was a seminal figure in the shaping and reshaping of the politics of Arabia in the early 20th century, serving as an expert in Arab affairs in the British military and playing a key role in the Great Arab Revolt of 1916-1918. World War I, also known as the Great War of 1914-1918, was one of the deadliest conflicts in human history, leading to the deaths of millions of soldiers and civilians, and it was a war that produced too many casualties and too few heroes. However, after the war was over, the world was told of the blonde-haired, blue-eyed British officer named Thomas Edward Lawrence, and his experiences in Arabia during the fighting. Pictures of Lawrence in a flowing white robe of Arabia's Bedouin tribes were distributed, and Lawrence's autobiography, Seven Pillars of Wisdom, further catapulted his fame and sensationalized his public image. Lawrence's story served to boost the spirits of many who were struggling to recover after the tragedy of the war. It is telling of just how remarkable the tale is that the worlds fascination with Lawrence of Arabia has endured today. Articles, books, films, and documentaries about Lawrence and his exploits are continuously released on an annual basis. Historian Phillip Knightley once commented, "Along with Winston Churchill, [T.E. Lawrence] remains perhaps the best-known Englishman in the world." Decades since the end of the war, and with a completely changed Middle Eastern geopolitical landscape, Lawrence of Arabia and his legacy are still remembered and referenced as politically, militarily, and socially pertinent. However, Lawrence was by no means everything he claimed to be. Like many great men touched by fame and celebrity, he exaggerated some details, underplayed others, and strove to maintain an image of himself that he had created in his own mind. Thus, Lawrence was and still is a very controversial figure. He was the first in the 900 year history of the British monarchy to refuse a knighthood, and the film Lawrence of Arabia, starting Peter OToole as Lawrence and widely lauded as a masterpiece, was banned in many Arab and Middle Eastern countries, including Jordan and Turkey. Turkey especially has long vilified Lawrence, questioning the veracity of many of his accounts. Just recently, in October 2014, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan went so far as to declare T.E. Lawrence a greater enemy than the radical terrorist organization that is operating in Iraq and Syria, the Islamic State (IS). https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Speeches-and-Writings-of-Abraham-Lincoln-Audiobook/B004X28IPA Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Speeches and Writings of Abraham Lincoln Author: Abraham Lincoln Narrator: Alan Sklar Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 04-25-11 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 25 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Abraham Lincoln was undeniably one of the most influential politicians in American history. In this collection of letters, speeches, and other writings by Lincoln, listeners can gain a uniquely intimate perspective on the 16th president of the United States. From personal letters to friends and family to Lincoln's speeches as an Illinois state legislator and a United States Representative, from his first inaugural address to the Emancipation Proclamation and the famous Gettysburg Address, Lincoln addresses such important political issues as slavery and states' rights, and relates his personal views on marriage and depression. Also included are Lincoln's eulogy for Henry Clay, a letter of condolence for one of the Civil War's first casualties, the second inaugural address, Lincoln's last public address, his last written words, and many more. A vital glimpse into the mind of one of America's greatest statesmen, this is a must-listen for anyone interested in Lincoln's life and legacy. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Abraham Lincoln) Mon, 25 Apr 2011 00:35:12 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Speeches-and-Writings-of-Abraham-Lincoln-Audiobook/B004X28IPA thebookvoice.com 06:57:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Speeches and Writings of Abraham Lincoln Author: Abraham Lincoln Narrator: Alan Sklar Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 04-25-11 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 25 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Abraham Lincoln was undeniably one of the most influential politicians in American history. In this collection of letters, speeches, and other writings by Lincoln, listeners can gain a uniquely intimate perspective on the 16th president of the United States. From personal letters to friends and family to Lincoln's speeches as an Illinois state legislator and a United States Representative, from his first inaugural address to the Emancipation Proclamation and the famous Gettysburg Address, Lincoln addresses such important political issues as slavery and states' rights, and relates his personal views on marriage and depression. Also included are Lincoln's eulogy for Henry Clay, a letter of condolence for one of the Civil War's first casualties, the second inaugural address, Lincoln's last public address, his last written words, and many more. A vital glimpse into the mind of one of America's greatest statesmen, this is a must-listen for anyone interested in Lincoln's life and legacy. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Speeches and Writings of Abraham Lincoln Author: Abraham Lincoln Narrator: Alan Sklar Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 04-25-11 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 25 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Abraham Lincoln was undeniably one of the most influential politicians in American history. In this collection of letters, speeches, and other writings by Lincoln, listeners can gain a uniquely intimate perspective on the 16th president of the United States. From personal letters to friends and family to Lincoln's speeches as an Illinois state legislator and a United States Representative, from his first inaugural address to the Emancipation Proclamation and the famous Gettysburg Address, Lincoln addresses such important political issues as slavery and states' rights, and relates his personal views on marriage and depression. Also included are Lincoln's eulogy for Henry Clay, a letter of condolence for one of the Civil War's first casualties, the second inaugural address, Lincoln's last public address, his last written words, and many more. A vital glimpse into the mind of one of America's greatest statesmen, this is a must-listen for anyone interested in Lincoln's life and legacy. Members Reviews: LINCOLN LOVERS If you love Lincoln , you'll love this audio. Like everything he wrote and spoke, the narration is excellent! -- Larry L. Booker List of Speeches not available Would you try another book from Abraham Lincoln and/or Alan Sklar? I wish there was a list of the speeches and their locations to accompany this selection. I am taking a class on American Politcal Rhetoric and our professor wanted us to listen to the speeches if possible or read them orally ourselves. I wanted to listen to the speeches as I drove to and from work daily but this made it impossible to listen to specific speeches. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Radical-Son-Audiobook/B002V8DJYS Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Radical Son Subtitle: A Generational Odyssey Author: David Horowitz Narrator: Jeff Riggenbach Format: Unabridged Length: 20 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 06-19-09 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 106 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: David Horowitz was one of the founders of the New Left and an editor of Ramparts, the magazine that set the intellectual and revolutionary tone for the movement. From his vantage point at the center of the action, he provides vivid portraits of people who made the radical decade: world-famous philosopher Bertrand Russell, who in his 90s became America's scourge, organizing a War Crimes Tribunal over the war in Vietnam; Tom Hayden, the radical Everyman who promoted guerrilla warfare in America's cities in the 60s and became a Democratic state senator when his revolutions failed; and Huey Newton, a street hustler and murderer who founded the most celebrated radical group of the 60s, the Black Panthers. A brutal murder committed by the Panthers prompted Horowitz's profound "second thoughts" that eventually transformed him into an intellectual leader of conservatism and its most prominent activist in Hollywood. ©1997 David Horowitz; (P)1998 Blackstone Audio, Inc. Critic Reviews: "David Horowitz's powerful autobiography details a long journey from a boyhood in the ambit of American Stalinism, through young adulthood at the vanguard of the New Left, to a mid-life recognition that his various gods had failed. Horowitz's gift for irony and eye for detail haven't deserted him." (Eric Breindel, editorial page editor, New York Post) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (David Horowitz) Fri, 19 Jun 2009 09:33:45 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Radical-Son-Audiobook/B002V8DJYS thebookvoice.com 20:08:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Radical Son Subtitle: A Generational Odyssey Author: David Horowitz Narrator: Jeff Riggenbach Format: Unabridged Length: 20 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 06-19-09 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 106 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: David Horowitz was one of the founders of the New Left and an editor of Ramparts, the magazine that set the intellectual and revolutionary tone for the movement. From his vantage point at the center of the action, he provides vivid portraits of people who made the radical decade: world-famous philosopher Bertrand Russell, who in his 90s became America's scourge, organizing a War Crimes Tribunal over the war in Vietnam; Tom Hayden, the radical Everyman who promoted guerrilla warfare in America's cities in the 60s and became a Democratic state senator when his revolutions failed; and Huey Newton, a street hustler and murderer who founded the most celebrated radical group of the 60s, the Black Panthers. A brutal murder committed by the Panthers prompted Horowitz's profound "second thoughts" that eventually transformed him into an intellectual leader of conservatism and its most prominent activist in Hollywood. ©1997 David Horowitz; (P)1998 Blackstone Audio, Inc. Critic Reviews: "David Horowitz's powerful autobiography details a long journey from a boyhood in the ambit of American Stalinism, through young adulthood at the vanguard of the New Left, to a mid-life recognition that his various gods had failed. Horowitz's gift for irony and eye for detail haven't deserted him." (Eric Breindel, editorial page editor, New York Post) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Radical Son Subtitle: A Generational Odyssey Author: David Horowitz Narrator: Jeff Riggenbach Format: Unabridged Length: 20 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 06-19-09 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 106 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: David Horowitz was one of the founders of the New Left and an editor of Ramparts, the magazine that set the intellectual and revolutionary tone for the movement. From his vantage point at the center of the action, he provides vivid portraits of people who made the radical decade: world-famous philosopher Bertrand Russell, who in his 90s became America's scourge, organizing a War Crimes Tribunal over the war in Vietnam; Tom Hayden, the radical Everyman who promoted guerrilla warfare in America's cities in the 60s and became a Democratic state senator when his revolutions failed; and Huey Newton, a street hustler and murderer who founded the most celebrated radical group of the 60s, the Black Panthers. A brutal murder committed by the Panthers prompted Horowitz's profound "second thoughts" that eventually transformed him into an intellectual leader of conservatism and its most prominent activist in Hollywood. ©1997 David Horowitz; (P)1998 Blackstone Audio, Inc. Critic Reviews: "David Horowitz's powerful autobiography details a long journey from a boyhood in the ambit of American Stalinism, through young adulthood at the vanguard of the New Left, to a mid-life recognition that his various gods had failed. Horowitz's gift for irony and eye for detail haven't deserted him." (Eric Breindel, editorial page editor, New York Post) Members Reviews: A story that shouldn't be missed! Where does Radical Son rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? This is one of the best explanations of the 60's and the radical mindset. You will find yourself constantly saying, "Ahaa! Now I understand!" This book is like a Rosh Hashana Challa, sweet, complete, and satisfying. Perhaps a bit like Passover with some bitter herbs as well. But no life is complete without that. You feel the wholeness of life, living, and dying, betrayal and disbelief, hope and perseverance. An Autobiographical Intellectual Journey Radical Son is the story of David Horowitz's intellectual journey from "Red Diaper Baby" to bonafide 60's radical, and finally to the well known conservative thinker and activist he is today. I initially expected Radical Son to be more of an opinion-based work - though I'm not exactly sure why, as the name and description do not describe it as such. Indeed, I originally purchased it to use up some credits and put off listening to it for some time. But as I finally began listening, I quickly realized that the purpose of this book was to chart Mr. Horowitz's life beginning as the child of American Communist co-conspirators. This book touches on topics ranging from the philosophy of thought, family, relationships, and politics. It is at times, shocking, and at others, highly emotional. Radical Son is a very difficult book to describe. Horowitz describes the "differentness" of his upbringing and his thorough indoctrination by devoted Marxist parents, friends, and fellow travelers. Yet Horowitz's keen intellect and principled and sincere humanity continually left him struggling to justify his political goals - a struggle that would only intensify as he grew older. His inside descriptions of events I recall only from a distance in the 1960's and 1970's, are truly breathtaking. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/James-Madison-Audiobook/B006IU4C2S Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: James Madison Author: Richard Brookhiser Narrator: Norman Dietz Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 12-12-11 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 139 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Eminent historian Richard Brookhiser presents a vivid portrait of James Madison, the Father of the Constitution and one of America's greatest statesmen. Critic Reviews: "A useful introduction to a man who is often outshone by his presidential predecessors but who nevertheless was instrumental in creating our modern political system." ( Kirkus) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Richard Brookhiser) Mon, 12 Dec 2011 00:14:45 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/James-Madison-Audiobook/B006IU4C2S thebookvoice.com 10:13:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: James Madison Author: Richard Brookhiser Narrator: Norman Dietz Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 12-12-11 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 139 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Eminent historian Richard Brookhiser presents a vivid portrait of James Madison, the Father of the Constitution and one of America's greatest statesmen. Critic Reviews: "A useful introduction to a man who is often outshone by his presidential predecessors but who nevertheless was instrumental in creating our modern political system." ( Kirkus) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: James Madison Author: Richard Brookhiser Narrator: Norman Dietz Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 12-12-11 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 139 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Eminent historian Richard Brookhiser presents a vivid portrait of James Madison, the Father of the Constitution and one of America's greatest statesmen. Critic Reviews: "A useful introduction to a man who is often outshone by his presidential predecessors but who nevertheless was instrumental in creating our modern political system." ( Kirkus) Members Reviews: OK book but not a biography This book is sometimes miscast as a biography, which, in my opinion, it is not. A biography tells the life story of its subject. The best ones, such as Ellis' and Chernow's biographies of Washington, Chernow's biography of Hamilton, and Isaacson's biography of Einstein show how their beliefs developed and show continuity or explain their changes in attitude. This book is more closely related to Jon Meacham's "American Lion" about Andrew Jackson in that it really only covers their public life after they entered onto the national stage. With that caveat in mind this is a worthwhile read/listen. While it doesn't give any real particular insights into Madison's character than can be gleaned from other readings it does give enough of a twist to them to make them not just a restatement of things others have said. Odd feature: I think I heard several times where the reader (and author?) made a simple mistake in their dates. At one point I thought I heard the reader say that "In 1971 Jefferson and Madison were..." Clearly the date is wrong and when I simply made it 1771 it made perfect sense. There were at least 3-4 occasions where this happened. It is kind of frustrating to have to change the reader's words in your mind while you listen, though. Things I Didn't Know I Didn't Know There are those who speak and write of the Founding Fathers as if they determinedly soared above the gravitational pull of politics and ambition. This book offers further reminders of the wrongheadedness of that assumption. Madison was the consummate political operative and played a seminal role in developing our political party system. That insight alone makes this book worth knowing. As I traveled with and through this book I learned about Madison???s backstage maneuvering to instigate the Constitutional Convention. I discovered more about his connections to Washington and Jefferson???whom he admired???and his interactions with Hamilton and Monroe???with whom he occasionally found common ground. How his gift for studied political action influenced his relationships with these other Founders is the truly fascinating core of this book The narrator never slowed my listening and took a perfect tone???scholarly but secretly entertained by the twists of President Madison???s story. As a result, I was informed and entranced and sorry to hear Madison???s life come to an end. James Madison This book covers the career of James Madison from the working on the Constitution through his presidency. The story gives an overview of the forming of the government. Brookhiser gave Alexander Hamilton excellent marks for how he created the Treasury Dept and how the federal monies flowed. Madison and Hamilton did not agree on forming the U.S. Bank. Brookhiser indicated that Madison was mentored by Jefferson and they had a life long friendship. The major concern of the book was politics and that Madison was one of the best at playing politics. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Reconciliation-Audiobook/B002V8H188 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Reconciliation Subtitle: Islam, Democracy, and the West Author: Benazir Bhutto Narrator: Rita Wolf Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 02-12-08 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 152 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: In Reconciliation, Bhutto recounts in gripping detail her final months in Pakistan and offers a bold new agenda for how to stem the tide of Islamic radicalism and to rediscover the values of tolerance and justice that lie at the heart of her religion. Bhutto persuasively argues that America and Britain are fueling a turn toward radicalization by supporting groups that serve only short-term interests. She believed that by enabling dictators, the West was actually contributing to the frustration and extremism that lead to terrorism. With her experience governing Pakistan and living and studying in the West, Benazir Bhutto was versed in the complexities of the conflict from both sides. She was a renaissance woman who offered a way out. In this riveting and deeply insightful book, Bhutto explores the complicated history between the Middle East and the West. She speaks out not just to the West, but to the Muslims across the globe, who are at a crossroads between the past and the future, between education and ignorance, between peace and terrorism, and between dictatorship and democracy. Bhutto presents an image of modern Islam that defies the negative caricatures often seen in the West. After listening to this audiobook, it will become even clearer what the world has lost by her assassination. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Benazir Bhutto) Tue, 12 Feb 2008 05:17:49 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Reconciliation-Audiobook/B002V8H188 thebookvoice.com 12:34:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Reconciliation Subtitle: Islam, Democracy, and the West Author: Benazir Bhutto Narrator: Rita Wolf Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 02-12-08 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 152 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: In Reconciliation, Bhutto recounts in gripping detail her final months in Pakistan and offers a bold new agenda for how to stem the tide of Islamic radicalism and to rediscover the values of tolerance and justice that lie at the heart of her religion. Bhutto persuasively argues that America and Britain are fueling a turn toward radicalization by supporting groups that serve only short-term interests. She believed that by enabling dictators, the West was actually contributing to the frustration and extremism that lead to terrorism. With her experience governing Pakistan and living and studying in the West, Benazir Bhutto was versed in the complexities of the conflict from both sides. She was a renaissance woman who offered a way out. In this riveting and deeply insightful book, Bhutto explores the complicated history between the Middle East and the West. She speaks out not just to the West, but to the Muslims across the globe, who are at a crossroads between the past and the future, between education and ignorance, between peace and terrorism, and between dictatorship and democracy. Bhutto presents an image of modern Islam that defies the negative caricatures often seen in the West. After listening to this audiobook, it will become even clearer what the world has lost by her assassination. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Reconciliation Subtitle: Islam, Democracy, and the West Author: Benazir Bhutto Narrator: Rita Wolf Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 02-12-08 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 152 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: In Reconciliation, Bhutto recounts in gripping detail her final months in Pakistan and offers a bold new agenda for how to stem the tide of Islamic radicalism and to rediscover the values of tolerance and justice that lie at the heart of her religion. Bhutto persuasively argues that America and Britain are fueling a turn toward radicalization by supporting groups that serve only short-term interests. She believed that by enabling dictators, the West was actually contributing to the frustration and extremism that lead to terrorism. With her experience governing Pakistan and living and studying in the West, Benazir Bhutto was versed in the complexities of the conflict from both sides. She was a renaissance woman who offered a way out. In this riveting and deeply insightful book, Bhutto explores the complicated history between the Middle East and the West. She speaks out not just to the West, but to the Muslims across the globe, who are at a crossroads between the past and the future, between education and ignorance, between peace and terrorism, and between dictatorship and democracy. Bhutto presents an image of modern Islam that defies the negative caricatures often seen in the West. After listening to this audiobook, it will become even clearer what the world has lost by her assassination. Members Reviews: Female Muslim insight I believe she offers a voice that deserves a hearing. Perhaps she knew her demise was imminent. There is almost too much history of people we don't know, yet the last 2 hours of the book promoted good ideas for possible solutions that need more air. The reader was superb, and I did enjoy the read. Interesting life story Where does Reconciliation rank among all the audiobooks you???ve listened to so far? It ranks in the middle. What was one of the most memorable moments of Reconciliation? Her description of the inner workings of the political scene in Pakistan. Which character ??? as performed by Rita Wolf ??? was your favorite? Bhutto Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? no Any additional comments? no Give it a try It's pretty good. One must keep in mind the political view from which she is coming but, nonetheless, it's nice to hear from someone who has a non-fundamentalist view of the future of Pakistan. Spends an abundant amount of time on history but still a decent read. She is a rare sample Where does Reconciliation rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? Remarkable, in a world of extremism it is difficult to find a lady that can achieve her goals in wrestling the most powerful military leaders who were able to silence the millions in a country who produce the chaos of terrorism. She topled Zia Alhaq followed by Musharraf , they are not just two, they are two nation. Don't waste your time The history and perspective at the beginning was a welcome start from a political insider of several generations. Then there is some candid, but sadly flawed analysis. The MAJOR one being a constant confusion (conflation) of the ideas of democracy, civil liberty, constitutionality and the role of capitalism. It's all just rolled into one happy ball called "DEMOCRACY", which it turns out is the solution for everything (almost). https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Stalins-Daughter-Audiobook/B00V3YBV9Q Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Stalin's Daughter Subtitle: The Extraordinary and Tumultuous Life of Svetlana Alliluyeva Author: Rosemary Sullivan Narrator: Karen Cass Format: Unabridged Length: 19 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 06-02-15 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 150 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: The award-winning author of Villa Air-Bel returns with a painstakingly researched, revelatory biography of Svetlana Stalin, a woman fated to live her life in the shadow of one of history's most monstrous dictatorsher father, Josef Stalin. Born in the early years of the Soviet Union, Svetlana Stalin spent her youth inside the walls of the Kremlin. Communist Party privilege protected her from the mass starvation and purges that haunted Russia, but she did not escape tragedythe loss of everyone she loved, including her mother, two brothers, aunts and uncles, and a lover twice her age, deliberately exiled to Siberia by her father. As she gradually learned about the extent of her father's brutality after his death, Svetlana could no longer keep quiet and in 1967 shocked the world by defecting to the United Statesleaving her two children behind. But although she was never a part of her father's regime, she could not escape his legacy. Her life in America was fractured; she moved frequently, married disastrously, shunned other Russian exiles, and ultimately died in poverty in Wisconsin. With access to KGB, CIA, and Soviet government archives, as well as the close cooperation of Svetlana's daughter, Rosemary Sullivan pieces together Svetlana's incredible life in a masterful account of unprecedented intimacy. Epic in scope, it's a revolutionary biography of a woman doomed to be a political prisoner of her father's name. Sullivan explores a complicated character in her broader context without ever losing sight of her powerfully human story, in the process opening a closed, brutal world that continues to fascinate us. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Rosemary Sullivan) Tue, 02 Jun 2015 16:00:28 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Stalins-Daughter-Audiobook/B00V3YBV9Q thebookvoice.com 19:48:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Stalin's Daughter Subtitle: The Extraordinary and Tumultuous Life of Svetlana Alliluyeva Author: Rosemary Sullivan Narrator: Karen Cass Format: Unabridged Length: 19 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 06-02-15 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 150 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: The award-winning author of Villa Air-Bel returns with a painstakingly researched, revelatory biography of Svetlana Stalin, a woman fated to live her life in the shadow of one of history's most monstrous dictatorsher father, Josef Stalin. Born in the early years of the Soviet Union, Svetlana Stalin spent her youth inside the walls of the Kremlin. Communist Party privilege protected her from the mass starvation and purges that haunted Russia, but she did not escape tragedythe loss of everyone she loved, including her mother, two brothers, aunts and uncles, and a lover twice her age, deliberately exiled to Siberia by her father. As she gradually learned about the extent of her father's brutality after his death, Svetlana could no longer keep quiet and in 1967 shocked the world by defecting to the United Statesleaving her two children behind. But although she was never a part of her father's regime, she could not escape his legacy. Her life in America was fractured; she moved frequently, married disastrously, shunned other Russian exiles, and ultimately died in poverty in Wisconsin. With access to KGB, CIA, and Soviet government archives, as well as the close cooperation of Svetlana's daughter, Rosemary Sullivan pieces together Svetlana's incredible life in a masterful account of unprecedented intimacy. Epic in scope, it's a revolutionary biography of a woman doomed to be a political prisoner of her father's name. Sullivan explores a complicated character in her broader context without ever losing sight of her powerfully human story, in the process opening a closed, brutal world that continues to fascinate us. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Stalin's Daughter Subtitle: The Extraordinary and Tumultuous Life of Svetlana Alliluyeva Author: Rosemary Sullivan Narrator: Karen Cass Format: Unabridged Length: 19 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 06-02-15 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 150 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: The award-winning author of Villa Air-Bel returns with a painstakingly researched, revelatory biography of Svetlana Stalin, a woman fated to live her life in the shadow of one of history's most monstrous dictatorsher father, Josef Stalin. Born in the early years of the Soviet Union, Svetlana Stalin spent her youth inside the walls of the Kremlin. Communist Party privilege protected her from the mass starvation and purges that haunted Russia, but she did not escape tragedythe loss of everyone she loved, including her mother, two brothers, aunts and uncles, and a lover twice her age, deliberately exiled to Siberia by her father. As she gradually learned about the extent of her father's brutality after his death, Svetlana could no longer keep quiet and in 1967 shocked the world by defecting to the United Statesleaving her two children behind. But although she was never a part of her father's regime, she could not escape his legacy. Her life in America was fractured; she moved frequently, married disastrously, shunned other Russian exiles, and ultimately died in poverty in Wisconsin. With access to KGB, CIA, and Soviet government archives, as well as the close cooperation of Svetlana's daughter, Rosemary Sullivan pieces together Svetlana's incredible life in a masterful account of unprecedented intimacy. Epic in scope, it's a revolutionary biography of a woman doomed to be a political prisoner of her father's name. Sullivan explores a complicated character in her broader context without ever losing sight of her powerfully human story, in the process opening a closed, brutal world that continues to fascinate us. Members Reviews: A Slowly Disolving Life This book is made unique by Svetlanas private letters, interviews with Russian relatives and American acquaintances, opened KGB dossiers, and cooperation from her American daughter. It is an interesting subject not heretofore written about with a lesson that life has trajectories, watch where youre heading. Im glad I read it. Sullivan fleshes out Svetlana Alliluyeva (nee Svetlana Josifovna Stalina) so the reader comes to know her. The author makes much use of personal correspondence, some of which isnt particularly important. Given access to it Sullivan seemed loath not to use it. About mid-point Svetlanas letters are the forward motion of the book. But, thats a piddling comment. By and large, Sullivan defines the life-arc of Svetlana the wanderer, emerging from a dark place, the daughter of head dungeon master, chasing contentment the rest of her life at her own and others expense. There are moments of sunshine but her story doesnt end happily. The womans potential simply melted away like a tablet in water. A synopsis: Svetlanas life was a chase after externalshuman, religious, and geographicalto find fulfillment. She lived the classic rich kid syndrome albeit with a fine intellect and no drug use. She was emotionally off-balance, pushed and pulled by whims, having no idea of moneys worth until it was gone. She was what Americans used to call a flibbertigibbet, with a Slavic tang Despite her cleverness she was extremely impulsive, often a romantic patsy. She wasnt loved and cherished as people should be except, perhaps, by her first husband (who she divorced after having a child, then moving on) and her final, American-born daughter. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Dinner-with-Mugabe-Audiobook/B0055TK740 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dinner with Mugabe Subtitle: The Untold Story of a Freedom Fighter Who Became a Tyrant Author: Heidi Holland Narrator: Deidre Rubenstein Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 06-15-11 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: At a time when the world waits anxiously to see what will happen next in Zimbabwe - when there is little food in the country's shops, life expectancy is plunging and Zimbabweans are fleeing repression and unemployment - this book gets to grips with the man at the helm of a corrupt regime; the man behind the monster. Holland's tireless investigation begins with her having dinner with Mugabe the freedom fighter and ends in a searching interview with Zimbabwe's president in December 2007, more than 30 years later. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Heidi Holland) Wed, 15 Jun 2011 06:58:33 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Dinner-with-Mugabe-Audiobook/B0055TK740 thebookvoice.com 13:03:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dinner with Mugabe Subtitle: The Untold Story of a Freedom Fighter Who Became a Tyrant Author: Heidi Holland Narrator: Deidre Rubenstein Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 06-15-11 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: At a time when the world waits anxiously to see what will happen next in Zimbabwe - when there is little food in the country's shops, life expectancy is plunging and Zimbabweans are fleeing repression and unemployment - this book gets to grips with the man at the helm of a corrupt regime; the man behind the monster. Holland's tireless investigation begins with her having dinner with Mugabe the freedom fighter and ends in a searching interview with Zimbabwe's president in December 2007, more than 30 years later. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dinner with Mugabe Subtitle: The Untold Story of a Freedom Fighter Who Became a Tyrant Author: Heidi Holland Narrator: Deidre Rubenstein Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 06-15-11 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: At a time when the world waits anxiously to see what will happen next in Zimbabwe - when there is little food in the country's shops, life expectancy is plunging and Zimbabweans are fleeing repression and unemployment - this book gets to grips with the man at the helm of a corrupt regime; the man behind the monster. Holland's tireless investigation begins with her having dinner with Mugabe the freedom fighter and ends in a searching interview with Zimbabwe's president in December 2007, more than 30 years later. Members Reviews: Exceptional An awesome account on the rise and fall of a once great Statesman. This was well researched and unbiased book. I'm not a big fan of Mugabe and feel that most western media are unfair to him as they lack substance and accuracy. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Deng-Xiaoping-Audiobook/B010N0SIG4 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Deng Xiaoping Subtitle: A Revolutionary Life Author: Alexander V. Pantsov, Steven I. Levine Narrator: George Backman Format: Unabridged Length: 21 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 06-30-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 60 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Deng Xiaoping joined the Chinese Communist movement as a youth and rose in its ranks to become an important lieutenant of Mao's from the 1930s onward. Two years after Mao's death in 1976, Deng became the de facto leader of the Chinese Communist Party and the prime architect of China's post-Mao reforms. Abandoning the Maoist socioeconomic policies he had long fervently supported, he set in motion changes that would dramatically transform China's economy, society, and position in the world. Three decades later we are living with the results. China has become the second-largest economy and the workshop of the world. And while it is essentially a market economy ("socialism with Chinese characteristics"), Deng and his successors ensured the continuation of CCP rule by severely repressing the democratic movement and maintaining an iron grip on power. When Deng died at the age of 92 in 1997, he had set China on the path it is following to this day. Alexander Pantsov and Steven Levine's new biography of Deng Xiaoping does what no other biography has done: Based on newly discovered documents, it covers his entire life, from his childhood and student years to the post-Tiananmen era. Thanks to unprecedented access to Russian archives containing massive files on the Chinese Communist Party, the authors present a wealth of new material on Deng dating back to the 1920s. In a long and extraordinary life, Deng navigated one epic crisis after another. Born in 1904, Deng, like many Asian revolutionary leaders, spent part of the 1920s in Paris, where he joined the CCP in its early years. He then studied in the USSR just as Stalin was establishing firm control over the Soviet communist party. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Alexander V. Pantsov) Tue, 30 Jun 2015 04:44:23 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Deng-Xiaoping-Audiobook/B010N0SIG4 thebookvoice.com 21:46:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Deng Xiaoping Subtitle: A Revolutionary Life Author: Alexander V. Pantsov, Steven I. Levine Narrator: George Backman Format: Unabridged Length: 21 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 06-30-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 60 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Deng Xiaoping joined the Chinese Communist movement as a youth and rose in its ranks to become an important lieutenant of Mao's from the 1930s onward. Two years after Mao's death in 1976, Deng became the de facto leader of the Chinese Communist Party and the prime architect of China's post-Mao reforms. Abandoning the Maoist socioeconomic policies he had long fervently supported, he set in motion changes that would dramatically transform China's economy, society, and position in the world. Three decades later we are living with the results. China has become the second-largest economy and the workshop of the world. And while it is essentially a market economy ("socialism with Chinese characteristics"), Deng and his successors ensured the continuation of CCP rule by severely repressing the democratic movement and maintaining an iron grip on power. When Deng died at the age of 92 in 1997, he had set China on the path it is following to this day. Alexander Pantsov and Steven Levine's new biography of Deng Xiaoping does what no other biography has done: Based on newly discovered documents, it covers his entire life, from his childhood and student years to the post-Tiananmen era. Thanks to unprecedented access to Russian archives containing massive files on the Chinese Communist Party, the authors present a wealth of new material on Deng dating back to the 1920s. In a long and extraordinary life, Deng navigated one epic crisis after another. Born in 1904, Deng, like many Asian revolutionary leaders, spent part of the 1920s in Paris, where he joined the CCP in its early years. He then studied in the USSR just as Stalin was establishing firm control over the Soviet communist party. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Deng Xiaoping Subtitle: A Revolutionary Life Author: Alexander V. Pantsov, Steven I. Levine Narrator: George Backman Format: Unabridged Length: 21 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 06-30-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 60 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Deng Xiaoping joined the Chinese Communist movement as a youth and rose in its ranks to become an important lieutenant of Mao's from the 1930s onward. Two years after Mao's death in 1976, Deng became the de facto leader of the Chinese Communist Party and the prime architect of China's post-Mao reforms. Abandoning the Maoist socioeconomic policies he had long fervently supported, he set in motion changes that would dramatically transform China's economy, society, and position in the world. Three decades later we are living with the results. China has become the second-largest economy and the workshop of the world. And while it is essentially a market economy ("socialism with Chinese characteristics"), Deng and his successors ensured the continuation of CCP rule by severely repressing the democratic movement and maintaining an iron grip on power. When Deng died at the age of 92 in 1997, he had set China on the path it is following to this day. Alexander Pantsov and Steven Levine's new biography of Deng Xiaoping does what no other biography has done: Based on newly discovered documents, it covers his entire life, from his childhood and student years to the post-Tiananmen era. Thanks to unprecedented access to Russian archives containing massive files on the Chinese Communist Party, the authors present a wealth of new material on Deng dating back to the 1920s. In a long and extraordinary life, Deng navigated one epic crisis after another. Born in 1904, Deng, like many Asian revolutionary leaders, spent part of the 1920s in Paris, where he joined the CCP in its early years. He then studied in the USSR just as Stalin was establishing firm control over the Soviet communist party. Members Reviews: Thought-provoking Deng Xiaoping was a devoted member of the communist party. Unlike Mao Zedong, Deng Xiaoping left almost no paper trail which has made it difficult for historians. He was noted to be crafty, and an obsessive bridge player. Deng Xiaoping was educated in France. Pantsov, a professor of history at Capital University in Ohio, has done extensive research into the life of Deng Xiaoping. Steven I. Levine is a research faculty associate in the Department of History at the University of Montana. They spent years combing Russian achieves, obtaining access to Chinese documents and interviews with people. Obtaining as much information as the Chinese would allow. The book is divided into three parts. The first part covers Dengs life from birth in 1904 to meeting Mao in 1927. The second part covers his life with Mao up to 1950. The third part covers 1951 to his death and includes his denouncement during the Cultural Revolution. He gained control of the Communist party after the death of Mao. Deng Xiaoping was the one who ordered the Army into Tiananmen Square. Pantsov states that Deng Xiaoping was responsible for reducing poverty in China by over 50%. The biography is well balanced and primarily well researched. The book also covers some of the history of China during this timeframe. The book is somewhat long at 22 hours. George Backman narrated the book. Question on credibility Overall it's a good book. I picked up some information previously unaware. The biggest question that I have is how the author could possibly gain access to a lot of private conversations. Much of that would not be in written form anywhere. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Huey-P-Newton-Audiobook/B00AHI6UZY Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Huey P. Newton Subtitle: The Radical Theorist Author: Judson L. Jeffries Narrator: Robert J. Eckrich Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 12-04-12 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 17 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Huey P. Newton's powerful legacy to the Black Panther movement and the civil rights struggle has long been obscured. Conservatives harp on Newton's drug use and on the circumstances of his death in a crack-related shooting. Liberals romanticize his black revolutionary rhetoric and idealize his message. In Huey P. Newton: The Radical Theorist, Judson L. Jeffries considers the entire arc of Newton's political role and influence on civil rights history and African American thought. Jeffries argues that, contrary to popular belief, Newton was one of the most important political thinkers in the struggle for civil rights. Huey P. Newton's political career spanned two decades. Like many freedom fighters, he was a complex figure. His international reputation was forged as much from his passionate defense of black liberation as from his highly publicized confrontations with police. His courage to address police brutality won him admirers in ghettos, on college campuses, and in select Hollywood circles. Newton gave Black Power a compelling urgency and played a pivotal role in the politics of black America during the 1960s and 1970s. Few would deny that Newton's life (1942-1989) was strewn with incidences of violence and that his police record was long. But Newton's struggles with police took place in a rich and troubled context that included urban unrest, police brutality, government repression, and an intense debate over civil rights tactics. Stripped of history and interpretation, the violence of Newton's life brought emphatic indictments of him. Newton's death attracted widespread media attention. However, pundits offered little on Newton as freedom fighter or as theoretician and activist. Huey P. Newton: The Radical Theorist dispels myths about Newton's life, but the book is primarily an in-depth examination of Newton's ideas. By exploring this charismatic leader, Jeffries's book makes a valuable contribution to the scant literature on Newton, while also exposing the core tenets and evolving philosophies of the Black Panther Party. Judson L. Jeffries is an assistant professor of political science at Purdue University. He is the author of Virginia's Native Son: The Election and Administration of Governor L. Douglas Wilder (2000), and his work has been published in such periodicals as Western Journal of Black Studies, Journal of Political Science, and Ethnic and Racial Studies. Critic Reviews: A boldly written and balanced study...indispensable for any serious study of Huey P. Netwon's political thought. (Floyd W. Hayes III, author of A Turbulent Voyage) Judson L. Jeffries presents a comprehensive, balanced, and sensitive interpretation of Newton's contributions to the Black Power movement and a compelling picture of his intellectual character. (Michael Weinstein, author of Cultura/Flesh: Explorations of Post-Civilized Modernity) An illuminating portrait...the most detailed study of the political ideology of Newton and the Black Panther Party to date. (Yohuru R. Williams, author of Black Politics/White Power) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Judson L. Jeffries) Tue, 04 Dec 2012 10:46:34 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Huey-P-Newton-Audiobook/B00AHI6UZY thebookvoice.com 06:41:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Huey P. Newton Subtitle: The Radical Theorist Author: Judson L. Jeffries Narrator: Robert J. Eckrich Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 12-04-12 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 17 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Huey P. Newton's powerful legacy to the Black Panther movement and the civil rights struggle has long been obscured. Conservatives harp on Newton's drug use and on the circumstances of his death in a crack-related shooting. Liberals romanticize his black revolutionary rhetoric and idealize his message. In Huey P. Newton: The Radical Theorist, Judson L. Jeffries considers the entire arc of Newton's political role and influence on civil rights history and African American thought. Jeffries argues that, contrary to popular belief, Newton was one of the most important political thinkers in the struggle for civil rights. Huey P. Newton's political career spanned two decades. Like many freedom fighters, he was a complex figure. His international reputation was forged as much from his passionate defense of black liberation as from his highly publicized confrontations with police. His courage to address police brutality won him admirers in ghettos, on college campuses, and in select Hollywood circles. Newton gave Black Power a compelling urgency and played a pivotal role in the politics of black America during the 1960s and 1970s. Few would deny that Newton's life (1942-1989) was strewn with incidences of violence and that his police record was long. But Newton's struggles with police took place in a rich and troubled context that included urban unrest, police brutality, government repression, and an intense debate over civil rights tactics. Stripped of history and interpretation, the violence of Newton's life brought emphatic indictments of him. Newton's death attracted widespread media attention. However, pundits offered little on Newton as freedom fighter or as theoretician and activist. Huey P. Newton: The Radical Theorist dispels myths about Newton's life, but the book is primarily an in-depth examination of Newton's ideas. By exploring this charismatic leader, Jeffries's book makes a valuable contribution to the scant literature on Newton, while also exposing the core tenets and evolving philosophies of the Black Panther Party. Judson L. Jeffries is an assistant professor of political science at Purdue University. He is the author of Virginia's Native Son: The Election and Administration of Governor L. Douglas Wilder (2000), and his work has been published in such periodicals as Western Journal of Black Studies, Journal of Political Science, and Ethnic and Racial Studies. Critic Reviews: A boldly written and balanced study...indispensable for any serious study of Huey P. Netwon's political thought. (Floyd W. Hayes III, author of A Turbulent Voyage) Judson L. Jeffries presents a comprehensive, balanced, and sensitive interpretation of Newton's contributions to the Black Power movement and a compelling picture of his intellectual character. (Michael Weinstein, author of Cultura/Flesh: Explorations of Post-Civilized Modernity) An illuminating portrait...the most detailed study of the political ideology of Newton and the Black Panther Party to date. (Yohuru R. Williams, author of Black Politics/White Power) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Huey P. Newton Subtitle: The Radical Theorist Author: Judson L. Jeffries Narrator: Robert J. Eckrich Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 12-04-12 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 17 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Huey P. Newton's powerful legacy to the Black Panther movement and the civil rights struggle has long been obscured. Conservatives harp on Newton's drug use and on the circumstances of his death in a crack-related shooting. Liberals romanticize his black revolutionary rhetoric and idealize his message. In Huey P. Newton: The Radical Theorist, Judson L. Jeffries considers the entire arc of Newton's political role and influence on civil rights history and African American thought. Jeffries argues that, contrary to popular belief, Newton was one of the most important political thinkers in the struggle for civil rights. Huey P. Newton's political career spanned two decades. Like many freedom fighters, he was a complex figure. His international reputation was forged as much from his passionate defense of black liberation as from his highly publicized confrontations with police. His courage to address police brutality won him admirers in ghettos, on college campuses, and in select Hollywood circles. Newton gave Black Power a compelling urgency and played a pivotal role in the politics of black America during the 1960s and 1970s. Few would deny that Newton's life (1942-1989) was strewn with incidences of violence and that his police record was long. But Newton's struggles with police took place in a rich and troubled context that included urban unrest, police brutality, government repression, and an intense debate over civil rights tactics. Stripped of history and interpretation, the violence of Newton's life brought emphatic indictments of him. Newton's death attracted widespread media attention. However, pundits offered little on Newton as freedom fighter or as theoretician and activist. Huey P. Newton: The Radical Theorist dispels myths about Newton's life, but the book is primarily an in-depth examination of Newton's ideas. By exploring this charismatic leader, Jeffries's book makes a valuable contribution to the scant literature on Newton, while also exposing the core tenets and evolving philosophies of the Black Panther Party. Judson L. Jeffries is an assistant professor of political science at Purdue University. He is the author of Virginia's Native Son: The Election and Administration of Governor L. Douglas Wilder (2000), and his work has been published in such periodicals as Western Journal of Black Studies, Journal of Political Science, and Ethnic and Racial Studies. Critic Reviews: A boldly written and balanced study...indispensable for any serious study of Huey P. Netwon's political thought. (Floyd W. Hayes III, author of A Turbulent Voyage) Judson L. Jeffries presents a comprehensive, balanced, and sensitive interpretation of Newton's contributions to the Black Power movement and a compelling picture of his intellectual character. (Michael Weinstein, author of Cultura/Flesh: Explorations of Post-Civilized Modernity) An illuminating portrait...the most detailed study of the political ideology of Newton and the Black Panther Party to date. (Yohuru R. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Giulio-Cesare-Le-decisioni-le-astuzie-e-le-abilita-per-la-conquista-della-gloria-tra-politica-e-guerra-Lezioni-di-strategia-Audiobook/B01I36ZV24 Ascolta questo libro audio completo gratuitamente su https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> Titolo: Giulio Cesare: Le decisioni, le astuzie e le abilità per la conquista della gloria tra politica e guerra (Lezioni di strategia) Autore: Mauro Pasquini Narratore: Fabio Farnè Formato: Unabridged Durata: 1 hr and 50 mins Lingua: Italiano Data di pubblicazione: 07-11-16 Editore: Area 51 Short Categoria: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Riepilogo Editore: Nessun antico sovrano ha ispirato più leggende di Gaio Giulio Cesare. Sotto la sua guida, Roma conquistò territori in tutta l'Europa e nel Mediterraneo, raggiungendo il Mare del Nord e la Gran Bretagna. Il suo acume tattico e la comprensione intuitiva di come lavoravano soldati ed eserciti fece nascere una struttura militare che ha permesso ai generali romani di espandere i confini dell'impero per generazioni future, e la sua visione di un'Europa unita ha ispirato altri leader militari per centinaia di anni. Oltre alla sua capacità strategica di gestire le truppe, Cesare era anche un oratore dotato e un esperto uomo politico che manovrò con successo le proprie pedine per anni, all'interno del più complesso e consolidato sistema burocratico del mondo conosciuto. In questo breve viaggio nella vita del Cesare stratega, vedremo i principali eventi che hanno caratterizzato la sua leadership, la sua ascesa al potere e la sua letale caduta. ©2016 Area51 Publishing (P)2016 Area51 Publishing bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Mauro Pasquini) Mon, 11 Jul 2016 06:53:07 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Giulio-Cesare-Le-decisioni-le-astuzie-e-le-abilita-per-la-conquista-della-gloria-tra-politica-e-guerra-Lezioni-di-strategia-Audiobook/B01I36ZV24 thebookvoice.com 01:50:00 no Ascolta questo titolo per intero gratuitamente su thebookvoice.com Ascolta questo libro audio completo gratuitamente su https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> Titolo: Giulio Cesare: Le decisioni, le astuzie e le abilità per la conquista della gloria tra politica e guerra (Lezioni di strategia) Autore: Mauro Pasquini Narratore: Fabio Farnè Formato: Unabridged Durata: 1 hr and 50 mins Lingua: Italiano Data di pubblicazione: 07-11-16 Editore: Area 51 Short Categoria: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Riepilogo Editore: Nessun antico sovrano ha ispirato più leggende di Gaio Giulio Cesare. Sotto la sua guida, Roma conquistò territori in tutta l'Europa e nel Mediterraneo, raggiungendo il Mare del Nord e la Gran Bretagna. Il suo acume tattico e la comprensione intuitiva di come lavoravano soldati ed eserciti fece nascere una struttura militare che ha permesso ai generali romani di espandere i confini dell'impero per generazioni future, e la sua visione di un'Europa unita ha ispirato altri leader militari per centinaia di anni. Oltre alla sua capacità strategica di gestire le truppe, Cesare era anche un oratore dotato e un esperto uomo politico che manovrò con successo le proprie pedine per anni, all'interno del più complesso e consolidato sistema burocratico del mondo conosciuto. In questo breve viaggio nella vita del Cesare stratega, vedremo i principali eventi che hanno caratterizzato la sua leadership, la sua ascesa al potere e la sua letale caduta. ©2016 Area51 Publishing (P)2016 Area51 Publishing Ascolta questo libro audio completo gratuitamente su https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> Titolo: Giulio Cesare: Le decisioni, le astuzie e le abilità per la conquista della gloria tra politica e guerra (Lezioni di strategia) Autore: Mauro Pasquini Narratore: Fabio Farnè Formato: Unabridged Durata: 1 hr and 50 mins Lingua: Italiano Data di pubblicazione: 07-11-16 Editore: Area 51 Short Categoria: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Riepilogo Editore: Nessun antico sovrano ha ispirato più leggende di Gaio Giulio Cesare. Sotto la sua guida, Roma conquistò territori in tutta l'Europa e nel Mediterraneo, raggiungendo il Mare del Nord e la Gran Bretagna. Il suo acume tattico e la comprensione intuitiva di come lavoravano soldati ed eserciti fece nascere una struttura militare che ha permesso ai generali romani di espandere i confini dell'impero per generazioni future, e la sua visione di un'Europa unita ha ispirato altri leader militari per centinaia di anni. Oltre alla sua capacità strategica di gestire le truppe, Cesare era anche un oratore dotato e un esperto uomo politico che manovrò con successo le proprie pedine per anni, all'interno del più complesso e consolidato sistema burocratico del mondo conosciuto. In questo breve viaggio nella vita del Cesare stratega, vedremo i principali eventi che hanno caratterizzato la sua leadership, la sua ascesa al potere e la sua letale caduta. ©2016 Area51 Publishing (P)2016 Area51 Publishing https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-Stranger-Barack-Obama-in-the-White-House-Audiobook/B00O9GCEU0 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Stranger: Barack Obama in the White House Author: Chuck Todd Narrator: Chuck Todd Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 11-11-14 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 95 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: A nuanced, behind-the-scenes, and analytical narrative of President Obama's White House tenure, by NBC's award-winning Chief White House Correspondent. Barack Obama won the presidency in 2008 partly because he was a Washington outsider. But when he got to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, that distinction turned out to be double-edged. While he'd been a brilliant campaign politician, working inside the system as president turned out to be much more of a challenge than Obama had ever imagined. In The Stranger, NBC Chief White House Correspondent Chuck Todd draws upon his unprecedented inner-circle sources to create a gripping account of Obama's tumultuous White House years. In doing so, not only does Todd give us the most revealing portrait yet of this fascinating president and his struggles, but illuminates what "Obamism" really is, what the president stands for, and how his decisions have changed - and will change - American politics for generations. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Chuck Todd) Tue, 11 Nov 2014 23:08:39 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-Stranger-Barack-Obama-in-the-White-House-Audiobook/B00O9GCEU0 thebookvoice.com 16:22:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Stranger: Barack Obama in the White House Author: Chuck Todd Narrator: Chuck Todd Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 11-11-14 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 95 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: A nuanced, behind-the-scenes, and analytical narrative of President Obama's White House tenure, by NBC's award-winning Chief White House Correspondent. Barack Obama won the presidency in 2008 partly because he was a Washington outsider. But when he got to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, that distinction turned out to be double-edged. While he'd been a brilliant campaign politician, working inside the system as president turned out to be much more of a challenge than Obama had ever imagined. In The Stranger, NBC Chief White House Correspondent Chuck Todd draws upon his unprecedented inner-circle sources to create a gripping account of Obama's tumultuous White House years. In doing so, not only does Todd give us the most revealing portrait yet of this fascinating president and his struggles, but illuminates what "Obamism" really is, what the president stands for, and how his decisions have changed - and will change - American politics for generations. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Stranger: Barack Obama in the White House Author: Chuck Todd Narrator: Chuck Todd Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 11-11-14 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 95 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: A nuanced, behind-the-scenes, and analytical narrative of President Obama's White House tenure, by NBC's award-winning Chief White House Correspondent. Barack Obama won the presidency in 2008 partly because he was a Washington outsider. But when he got to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, that distinction turned out to be double-edged. While he'd been a brilliant campaign politician, working inside the system as president turned out to be much more of a challenge than Obama had ever imagined. In The Stranger, NBC Chief White House Correspondent Chuck Todd draws upon his unprecedented inner-circle sources to create a gripping account of Obama's tumultuous White House years. In doing so, not only does Todd give us the most revealing portrait yet of this fascinating president and his struggles, but illuminates what "Obamism" really is, what the president stands for, and how his decisions have changed - and will change - American politics for generations. Members Reviews: More of a chronicle than insightful about Obama. The content does not live up to the title. I was hoping to learn a lot more about the President's relationship with Congress, but as with other books by Chuck Todd, there is a heavy dose of chronicling events that the informed reader probably already knows. Does not scratch the Game Change itch. Would you recommend The Stranger: Barack Obama in the White House to your friends? Why or why not? Not really. It's about 3 times as long as necessary. He goes into incredible detail about basic history that anyone paying attention for the last 6 years already knows. However, when he does get to the good stuff, he clearly has a lot of interesting and useful information to impart. He was there for a lot of this stuff, and has talked to everyone else who was there when he wasn't. It feels like he wrote it for historians or students 100+ years from now who won't be already familiar with the major news stories of the very recent past. Also, the structure of the book is a little baffling. It's kind of chronological, and kind of organized by topic, but he can't seem to commit to either approach. He needed a ruthless editor. How did the narrator detract from the book? He clearly only read through it once, stumbling a few times a chapter, or mispronouncing something. I'm sure he makes a great TV interviewer, but he's clearly not a professional voice actor. Someone already familiar with his work and style might appreciate that more. Any additional comments? Overall worth it, but still disappointing. Then again, I'm going to finish it, so maybe my criticisms aren't all that well founded. wasn't impress with the analysis and very critical wouldn't recommend it and felt it wasn''t objective. focus was on what havent been accomplished all negative. One euphemism after the other. This book was a let down. Sadly the author is a moderator, which is suppose to be a position of objectivity, for one of the United States most credible news media shows, meet the press. This book is anything but objective. I found this book to be very bias and almost offensive, filled with euphemisms such as "the stranger, arrogance, doesn't understand," etc." Right out of the 2008 John McCain playbook. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-Kings-Speech-Audiobook/B004NPFDSW Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The King's Speech Subtitle: How One Man Saved the British Monarchy Author: Mark Logue, Peter Conradi Narrator: Simon Vance Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 02-14-11 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 912 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: The King's Speech was written by London Sunday Times journalist Peter Conradi and Mark Logue - grandson of Lionel Logue, whose recently discovered diaries and correspondence contain fascinating details about these true events. At the urging of his wife, Elizabeth, the Duke of York (known to the royal family as "Bertie") began to see speech therapist Lionel Logue in a desperate bid to cure his lifelong stammer. Little did the two men know that this unlikely friendship - between a future monarch and a commoner born in Australia - would ultimately save the House of Windsor from collapse. Through intense locution and breathing lessons, the amiable Logue gave the shy young Duke the skills and the confidence to stand and deliver before a crowd. And when his elder brother, Edward VIII, abdicated the throne to marry for love, Bertie was able to assume the reins of power as King George VI - just in time to help steer the nation through the dark waters of the Second World War. Bonus Audio: This special edition includes a recording of George VI's historic speech announcing to the British people the United Kingdom's 1939 declaration of war with Germany. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Mark Logue) Mon, 14 Feb 2011 05:27:12 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-Kings-Speech-Audiobook/B004NPFDSW thebookvoice.com 06:54:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The King's Speech Subtitle: How One Man Saved the British Monarchy Author: Mark Logue, Peter Conradi Narrator: Simon Vance Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 02-14-11 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 912 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: The King's Speech was written by London Sunday Times journalist Peter Conradi and Mark Logue - grandson of Lionel Logue, whose recently discovered diaries and correspondence contain fascinating details about these true events. At the urging of his wife, Elizabeth, the Duke of York (known to the royal family as "Bertie") began to see speech therapist Lionel Logue in a desperate bid to cure his lifelong stammer. Little did the two men know that this unlikely friendship - between a future monarch and a commoner born in Australia - would ultimately save the House of Windsor from collapse. Through intense locution and breathing lessons, the amiable Logue gave the shy young Duke the skills and the confidence to stand and deliver before a crowd. And when his elder brother, Edward VIII, abdicated the throne to marry for love, Bertie was able to assume the reins of power as King George VI - just in time to help steer the nation through the dark waters of the Second World War. Bonus Audio: This special edition includes a recording of George VI's historic speech announcing to the British people the United Kingdom's 1939 declaration of war with Germany. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The King's Speech Subtitle: How One Man Saved the British Monarchy Author: Mark Logue, Peter Conradi Narrator: Simon Vance Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 02-14-11 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 912 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: The King's Speech was written by London Sunday Times journalist Peter Conradi and Mark Logue - grandson of Lionel Logue, whose recently discovered diaries and correspondence contain fascinating details about these true events. At the urging of his wife, Elizabeth, the Duke of York (known to the royal family as "Bertie") began to see speech therapist Lionel Logue in a desperate bid to cure his lifelong stammer. Little did the two men know that this unlikely friendship - between a future monarch and a commoner born in Australia - would ultimately save the House of Windsor from collapse. Through intense locution and breathing lessons, the amiable Logue gave the shy young Duke the skills and the confidence to stand and deliver before a crowd. And when his elder brother, Edward VIII, abdicated the throne to marry for love, Bertie was able to assume the reins of power as King George VI - just in time to help steer the nation through the dark waters of the Second World War. Bonus Audio: This special edition includes a recording of George VI's historic speech announcing to the British people the United Kingdom's 1939 declaration of war with Germany. Members Reviews: As enjoyable as the film, and then some. Written after the movie was already in production this books tells much more of the impact Lionel Logue had over Bertie. (The subtitle is a bit presumptuous that Mr. Logue did it on his own but the story doesn't make that mistake.) It's a look behind the curtain in how confidence was instilled in the future monarch by a self-trained commoner and their long friendship which followed. This book is also gives a glimpse at how the art of corresponding, journaling and diary keeping allows future generations to learn about their forefathers. The authors paint an interesting canvas of the times these persons lived and the adversities they endured. If you enjoyed the film and want to experience more of the relationship between the Prince/King and the commoner I believe you will find this enjoyable. See the Movie Instead This is the story of Lionel Logue, the self-taught speech therapist who assists the future King George VI of Britain in overcoming his speech impediment. Information about Logue was gleaned from diaries and journals he kept, and subsequently discovered by his grandson Mark, one of the authors of the book. Ultimately, we learn a little bit about British history and how the monarchy operates behind closed doors, including the shocking murder of King George V by his own family. We learn little; however, of the techniques that Logue used to reach and train "Bertie." We have a far better understanding that this future king was abused, bullied, frightened, none-to-bright in his academic endeavors, and totally unprepared to take over the responsiblities of the monarchy when his brother, Edward, abdicated. The best thing about this book was the inclusion of the real recording of George VI's historic speech. I give the book three stars for its historical significance, but it is rather boring in parts with its dependence on a minutiae of details that quickly overwhelms the relationship between the two men. The movie was much more interesting than the book. See the movie for a truly inspirational and great story. Cheers for Mr. Logue I saw the movie but this is so much more of the story. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-Kim-Dynasty-of-North-Korea-Audiobook/B078HSN51S Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Kim Dynasty of North Korea Subtitle: The Notorious History of the Hermit Kingdom's Supreme Leaders Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Dan Gallagher Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 12-20-17 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: "We are of a single nation, of the same blood, but forcibly divided." - attributed to Kim Il-sung North Korea has long been the butt of jokes, and it has been a longstanding target of international criticism, but the startling satellite image was anything but amusing, for it demonstrated the truly catastrophic conditions North Koreans find themselves in. Statistics show that the average South Korean uses up to 10,162 kilowatt hours of power per year, whereas their neighbors in the north consume only 739. This is only one among a slew of stumbling blocks affecting the state, impeding it from proper progress. The mismatching network of sprawling yet lifeless cities and squalid, poverty-stricken provinces stands eerily silent next to the bustling metropolises on either side of it. North Korea is trapped in an impenetrable, soundproof bubble, the entire state frozen in time. Notwithstanding a fractional sliver of the capital, where the Supreme Commander and the North Korean elites resided, the faded Pyongyang skyline and its blocky, monotone buildings - while a vast improvement from the rest of the state - seem to be lifted straight out of the '70s at best. So why is North Korea so starkly different from its neighbors when nothing more but mere borders separate them? A tyrannical lineage secured by nepotism. An entire nation indoctrinated by chilling, mind-boggling propaganda, molded by fear and forced ignorance. Mass purges doled out seemingly on whims, without fair trials. Unparalleled paranoia and cold-blooded assassinations left and right, seemingly around every curve and corner. An impoverished sphere of barren wastelands inhabited by malnourished masses, orbiting a world glittering with the gross opulence and superfluous riches of the elite. These sound like the elements of a particularly perilous period of autocracy enforced by some mad monarch of a bygone era, or perhaps a generic blurb for a far-fetched thriller set in a dystopian future. Alas, the description matches the modern state of North Korea almost flawlessly. To say that the so-called Supreme Commanders of North Korea have been sticklers for submission would trivialize the more-than-troubling state of affairs that has plagued this precarious place for decades. The fearsome Kim regime, though relatively fresh in comparison to powerful dynasties that lasted for centuries, has become one of history's most controversial bloodlines, and not without cause. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Charles River Editors) Wed, 20 Dec 2017 12:05:38 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-Kim-Dynasty-of-North-Korea-Audiobook/B078HSN51S thebookvoice.com 04:18:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Kim Dynasty of North Korea Subtitle: The Notorious History of the Hermit Kingdom's Supreme Leaders Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Dan Gallagher Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 12-20-17 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: "We are of a single nation, of the same blood, but forcibly divided." - attributed to Kim Il-sung North Korea has long been the butt of jokes, and it has been a longstanding target of international criticism, but the startling satellite image was anything but amusing, for it demonstrated the truly catastrophic conditions North Koreans find themselves in. Statistics show that the average South Korean uses up to 10,162 kilowatt hours of power per year, whereas their neighbors in the north consume only 739. This is only one among a slew of stumbling blocks affecting the state, impeding it from proper progress. The mismatching network of sprawling yet lifeless cities and squalid, poverty-stricken provinces stands eerily silent next to the bustling metropolises on either side of it. North Korea is trapped in an impenetrable, soundproof bubble, the entire state frozen in time. Notwithstanding a fractional sliver of the capital, where the Supreme Commander and the North Korean elites resided, the faded Pyongyang skyline and its blocky, monotone buildings - while a vast improvement from the rest of the state - seem to be lifted straight out of the '70s at best. So why is North Korea so starkly different from its neighbors when nothing more but mere borders separate them? A tyrannical lineage secured by nepotism. An entire nation indoctrinated by chilling, mind-boggling propaganda, molded by fear and forced ignorance. Mass purges doled out seemingly on whims, without fair trials. Unparalleled paranoia and cold-blooded assassinations left and right, seemingly around every curve and corner. An impoverished sphere of barren wastelands inhabited by malnourished masses, orbiting a world glittering with the gross opulence and superfluous riches of the elite. These sound like the elements of a particularly perilous period of autocracy enforced by some mad monarch of a bygone era, or perhaps a generic blurb for a far-fetched thriller set in a dystopian future. Alas, the description matches the modern state of North Korea almost flawlessly. To say that the so-called Supreme Commanders of North Korea have been sticklers for submission would trivialize the more-than-troubling state of affairs that has plagued this precarious place for decades. The fearsome Kim regime, though relatively fresh in comparison to powerful dynasties that lasted for centuries, has become one of history's most controversial bloodlines, and not without cause. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Kim Dynasty of North Korea Subtitle: The Notorious History of the Hermit Kingdom's Supreme Leaders Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Dan Gallagher Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 12-20-17 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: "We are of a single nation, of the same blood, but forcibly divided." - attributed to Kim Il-sung North Korea has long been the butt of jokes, and it has been a longstanding target of international criticism, but the startling satellite image was anything but amusing, for it demonstrated the truly catastrophic conditions North Koreans find themselves in. Statistics show that the average South Korean uses up to 10,162 kilowatt hours of power per year, whereas their neighbors in the north consume only 739. This is only one among a slew of stumbling blocks affecting the state, impeding it from proper progress. The mismatching network of sprawling yet lifeless cities and squalid, poverty-stricken provinces stands eerily silent next to the bustling metropolises on either side of it. North Korea is trapped in an impenetrable, soundproof bubble, the entire state frozen in time. Notwithstanding a fractional sliver of the capital, where the Supreme Commander and the North Korean elites resided, the faded Pyongyang skyline and its blocky, monotone buildings - while a vast improvement from the rest of the state - seem to be lifted straight out of the '70s at best. So why is North Korea so starkly different from its neighbors when nothing more but mere borders separate them? A tyrannical lineage secured by nepotism. An entire nation indoctrinated by chilling, mind-boggling propaganda, molded by fear and forced ignorance. Mass purges doled out seemingly on whims, without fair trials. Unparalleled paranoia and cold-blooded assassinations left and right, seemingly around every curve and corner. An impoverished sphere of barren wastelands inhabited by malnourished masses, orbiting a world glittering with the gross opulence and superfluous riches of the elite. These sound like the elements of a particularly perilous period of autocracy enforced by some mad monarch of a bygone era, or perhaps a generic blurb for a far-fetched thriller set in a dystopian future. Alas, the description matches the modern state of North Korea almost flawlessly. To say that the so-called Supreme Commanders of North Korea have been sticklers for submission would trivialize the more-than-troubling state of affairs that has plagued this precarious place for decades. The fearsome Kim regime, though relatively fresh in comparison to powerful dynasties that lasted for centuries, has become one of history's most controversial bloodlines, and not without cause. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/For-Love-of-Politics-Audiobook/B002V5J3RS Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: For Love of Politics Subtitle: Bill and Hillary Clinton: The White House Years Author: Sally Bedell Smith Narrator: Marc Cashman Format: Unabridged Length: 21 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 10-23-07 Publisher: Books on Tape Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 21 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Acclaimed author Sally Bedell Smith offers intimate scenes from the Clinton marriage, with new details and insights into how a passion for politics sustained Bill and Hillary through one crisis after another. Smith examines the origins of an unconventional co-presidency, explains the impact of the Clintons' tensions as well as their talents, and reveals how Hillary shifted from openly exercising power in the first two years to acting as a "hidden hand", advising her husband on a range of foreign and domestic issues as well as decisions on hiring and firing. Smith describes for the first time the inner workings of a White House with an unprecedented "three forces to be reckoned with": Bill, Hillary, and Al Gore, and shows how the first lady's rivalry with the vice president played out in the West Wing and even more profoundly during the 2000 campaign. As Hillary seeks to follow in her husband's footsteps, this riveting audiobook will leave listeners wondering what it would be like to have two presidents, both named Clinton, living in the White House. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Sally Bedell Smith) Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:08:17 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/For-Love-of-Politics-Audiobook/B002V5J3RS thebookvoice.com 21:46:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: For Love of Politics Subtitle: Bill and Hillary Clinton: The White House Years Author: Sally Bedell Smith Narrator: Marc Cashman Format: Unabridged Length: 21 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 10-23-07 Publisher: Books on Tape Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 21 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Acclaimed author Sally Bedell Smith offers intimate scenes from the Clinton marriage, with new details and insights into how a passion for politics sustained Bill and Hillary through one crisis after another. Smith examines the origins of an unconventional co-presidency, explains the impact of the Clintons' tensions as well as their talents, and reveals how Hillary shifted from openly exercising power in the first two years to acting as a "hidden hand", advising her husband on a range of foreign and domestic issues as well as decisions on hiring and firing. Smith describes for the first time the inner workings of a White House with an unprecedented "three forces to be reckoned with": Bill, Hillary, and Al Gore, and shows how the first lady's rivalry with the vice president played out in the West Wing and even more profoundly during the 2000 campaign. As Hillary seeks to follow in her husband's footsteps, this riveting audiobook will leave listeners wondering what it would be like to have two presidents, both named Clinton, living in the White House. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: For Love of Politics Subtitle: Bill and Hillary Clinton: The White House Years Author: Sally Bedell Smith Narrator: Marc Cashman Format: Unabridged Length: 21 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 10-23-07 Publisher: Books on Tape Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 21 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Acclaimed author Sally Bedell Smith offers intimate scenes from the Clinton marriage, with new details and insights into how a passion for politics sustained Bill and Hillary through one crisis after another. Smith examines the origins of an unconventional co-presidency, explains the impact of the Clintons' tensions as well as their talents, and reveals how Hillary shifted from openly exercising power in the first two years to acting as a "hidden hand", advising her husband on a range of foreign and domestic issues as well as decisions on hiring and firing. Smith describes for the first time the inner workings of a White House with an unprecedented "three forces to be reckoned with": Bill, Hillary, and Al Gore, and shows how the first lady's rivalry with the vice president played out in the West Wing and even more profoundly during the 2000 campaign. As Hillary seeks to follow in her husband's footsteps, this riveting audiobook will leave listeners wondering what it would be like to have two presidents, both named Clinton, living in the White House. Members Reviews: Really filled in the blanks Where does For Love of Politics rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? I think For Love of Politics ranks very high amoung the books I have listened to. Who was your favorite character and why? Hillary Clinton. She has so much hate for so many people, I like to try to get insight on that. Which character as performed by Marc Cashman was your favorite? Hillary Clinton. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? I liked the whole Clinton impeachment process and what Bill went through. no title I am in process of the listening (two thirds through and about to drop it) of this book; and I am very disappointed in it. The author is an obvious Clintons basher. She collected all possible and impossible gossips about Clintons and put them all together. I have read somewhere that she spent three years of her life on this book and conducted 160 interviews (I guess, with people who hate Clintons). Just one example: she blames Bill Clinton for being obsessed with politics; she gave example of one couple (the author does not provide names), visiting White house; and later these people complained that all Bill talked about during breakfast, was some current world politics issues. Poor guests did not know how to hold on conversation, because they did not know anything about these issues! Oh, maybe they should know something about politics when visiting White House?! After all, shouldnt you be happy to have President, who is so much in his job that cant stop thinking and talking about it? Bill Clintons era was the best time in my life, to say at least. He was an excellent President; very positive and very active. Young people need to read Wikipedia at least, to know what Bill Clinton has done for this country; all they know is about Lewinski, like no other Presidents in this country had mistresses. Please, give me a break! I feel deep sorry for the author, really. She spent so much time on something she so much hates. Thats probably why this book is so boring. From book it is obvious that she (the author) is a fan of Al Gore. Why, for god sake, doesnt she write book about him, and have all available pleasure and enjoyment for herself and her readers. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-Bully-Pulpit-Audiobook/B00DEL0XJA Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Bully Pulpit Subtitle: Theodore Roosevelt, William Howard Taft, and the Golden Age of Journalism Author: Doris Kearns Goodwin Narrator: Edward Herrmann Format: Abridged Length: 16 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 11-05-13 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 112 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: After Presidents Franklin D. Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln, Doris Kearns Goodwin wields her magic on another larger-than-life president, and another momentous and raucous American time period as she brings Theodore Roosevelt, the muckraking journalists, and the Progressive Era to life. As she focused on the relationships between Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt in No Ordinary Time, and on Lincoln and his team in Team of Rivals, Goodwin describes the broken friendship between Teddy Roosevelt and his chosen successor, William Howard Taft. With the help of the "muckraking" press - including legendary journalists Ida Tarbell, Lincoln Steffens, William Allen White, and editor Sam McClure - Roosevelt had wielded the Bully Pulpit to challenge and triumph over abusive monopolies, political bosses, and corrupting money brokers. Roosevelt led a revolution that he bequeathed to Taft only to see it compromised as Taft surrendered to money men and big business. The rupture between the two led Roosevelt to run against Taft for president, an ultimately futile race that resulted in the election of Democrat Woodrow Wilson and the diminishment of Theodore Roosevelt's progressive wing of the Republican Party. Like Goodwin's chronicles of the Civil War and the Great Depression, The Bully Pulpit describes a time in our history that enlightened and changed the country, ushered in the modern age, and produced some unforgettable men and women. Critic Reviews: Few audio productions this year are likely to match, or deserve as much praise as, this history of the Progressive Era and the presidential friendship that shaped, and was destroyed by, its politics Edward Herrmann is simply her most simpatico readerhis steady, unflagging delivery is perfectly attuned to her narrative voice and, without mimicry, to the broad array of voices, personalities, and events that highlight this rich personal and social drama. (AudioFile) Swiftly moving account of a friendship that turned sour, broke a political party in two and involved an insistent, omnipresent press corps. . . . Its no small achievement to have something new to say on Teddy Roosevelts presidency, but Goodwin succeeds admirably. A notable, psychologically charged study in leadership. (Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Doris Kearns Goodwin) Tue, 05 Nov 2013 20:01:27 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-Bully-Pulpit-Audiobook/B00DEL0XJA thebookvoice.com 16:01:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Bully Pulpit Subtitle: Theodore Roosevelt, William Howard Taft, and the Golden Age of Journalism Author: Doris Kearns Goodwin Narrator: Edward Herrmann Format: Abridged Length: 16 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 11-05-13 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 112 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: After Presidents Franklin D. Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln, Doris Kearns Goodwin wields her magic on another larger-than-life president, and another momentous and raucous American time period as she brings Theodore Roosevelt, the muckraking journalists, and the Progressive Era to life. As she focused on the relationships between Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt in No Ordinary Time, and on Lincoln and his team in Team of Rivals, Goodwin describes the broken friendship between Teddy Roosevelt and his chosen successor, William Howard Taft. With the help of the "muckraking" press - including legendary journalists Ida Tarbell, Lincoln Steffens, William Allen White, and editor Sam McClure - Roosevelt had wielded the Bully Pulpit to challenge and triumph over abusive monopolies, political bosses, and corrupting money brokers. Roosevelt led a revolution that he bequeathed to Taft only to see it compromised as Taft surrendered to money men and big business. The rupture between the two led Roosevelt to run against Taft for president, an ultimately futile race that resulted in the election of Democrat Woodrow Wilson and the diminishment of Theodore Roosevelt's progressive wing of the Republican Party. Like Goodwin's chronicles of the Civil War and the Great Depression, The Bully Pulpit describes a time in our history that enlightened and changed the country, ushered in the modern age, and produced some unforgettable men and women. Critic Reviews: Few audio productions this year are likely to match, or deserve as much praise as, this history of the Progressive Era and the presidential friendship that shaped, and was destroyed by, its politics Edward Herrmann is simply her most simpatico readerhis steady, unflagging delivery is perfectly attuned to her narrative voice and, without mimicry, to the broad array of voices, personalities, and events that highlight this rich personal and social drama. (AudioFile) Swiftly moving account of a friendship that turned sour, broke a political party in two and involved an insistent, omnipresent press corps. . . . Its no small achievement to have something new to say on Teddy Roosevelts presidency, but Goodwin succeeds admirably. A notable, psychologically charged study in leadership. (Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Bully Pulpit Subtitle: Theodore Roosevelt, William Howard Taft, and the Golden Age of Journalism Author: Doris Kearns Goodwin Narrator: Edward Herrmann Format: Abridged Length: 16 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 11-05-13 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 112 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: After Presidents Franklin D. Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln, Doris Kearns Goodwin wields her magic on another larger-than-life president, and another momentous and raucous American time period as she brings Theodore Roosevelt, the muckraking journalists, and the Progressive Era to life. As she focused on the relationships between Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt in No Ordinary Time, and on Lincoln and his team in Team of Rivals, Goodwin describes the broken friendship between Teddy Roosevelt and his chosen successor, William Howard Taft. With the help of the "muckraking" press - including legendary journalists Ida Tarbell, Lincoln Steffens, William Allen White, and editor Sam McClure - Roosevelt had wielded the Bully Pulpit to challenge and triumph over abusive monopolies, political bosses, and corrupting money brokers. Roosevelt led a revolution that he bequeathed to Taft only to see it compromised as Taft surrendered to money men and big business. The rupture between the two led Roosevelt to run against Taft for president, an ultimately futile race that resulted in the election of Democrat Woodrow Wilson and the diminishment of Theodore Roosevelt's progressive wing of the Republican Party. Like Goodwin's chronicles of the Civil War and the Great Depression, The Bully Pulpit describes a time in our history that enlightened and changed the country, ushered in the modern age, and produced some unforgettable men and women. Critic Reviews: Few audio productions this year are likely to match, or deserve as much praise as, this history of the Progressive Era and the presidential friendship that shaped, and was destroyed by, its politics Edward Herrmann is simply her most simpatico readerhis steady, unflagging delivery is perfectly attuned to her narrative voice and, without mimicry, to the broad array of voices, personalities, and events that highlight this rich personal and social drama. (AudioFile) Swiftly moving account of a friendship that turned sour, broke a political party in two and involved an insistent, omnipresent press corps. . . . Its no small achievement to have something new to say on Teddy Roosevelts presidency, but Goodwin succeeds admirably. A notable, psychologically charged study in leadership. (Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review) Members Reviews: Loved it. I enjoy history. This covered an area I wasn't familiar with. It was well written and well read. Kept my attention over many miles. Regret did not have time for unabridged What made the experience of listening to The Bully Pulpit the most enjoyable? The reader and the story of Taft What did you like best about this story? Stories about Taft What about Edward Herrmanns performance did you like? Herrmannno could make phone book sound good If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be? The hidden Taft Any additional comments? No https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Fidel-Castro-Audiobook/B06Y2J7CSW Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Fidel Castro Subtitle: In His Own Words Author: Alex Moore Narrator: Neil Hellegers Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 04-18-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: From revolutionary to Cold War adversary, Fidel Castro was one of the world's most controversial leaders and perhaps its most enduring. As Cuba's president for nearly 50 years, Castro's influential leadership captivated allies and enemies alike. By virtue of passionate oration and committed sense of purpose - good or bad - Castro kept the Cuban people devoted and the world enthralled. From his earliest years as a student rebel to his role in Cuba's social reform to the Cuban Missile Crisis, his life is covered in extensive detail within this book. The transfer of power to Raul Castro is explored as well as the changes to Cuban-American diplomatic relations, including President Obama's view of America's relationship with Cuba. Castro's death is covered as well as the world's reaction to it. Fidel Castro: In His Own Words is not only a reflection of Castro's life, triumphs, and misdeeds, but it is a look at the people and places affected by his politics before, during, and after the age of Cuban embargo. Regardless of one's political preference, there is no doubt that this captivating leader's influence on the Cuban people, the United States, and the world will continue to echo through time. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Alex Moore) Tue, 18 Apr 2017 04:29:27 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Fidel-Castro-Audiobook/B06Y2J7CSW thebookvoice.com 06:15:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Fidel Castro Subtitle: In His Own Words Author: Alex Moore Narrator: Neil Hellegers Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 04-18-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: From revolutionary to Cold War adversary, Fidel Castro was one of the world's most controversial leaders and perhaps its most enduring. As Cuba's president for nearly 50 years, Castro's influential leadership captivated allies and enemies alike. By virtue of passionate oration and committed sense of purpose - good or bad - Castro kept the Cuban people devoted and the world enthralled. From his earliest years as a student rebel to his role in Cuba's social reform to the Cuban Missile Crisis, his life is covered in extensive detail within this book. The transfer of power to Raul Castro is explored as well as the changes to Cuban-American diplomatic relations, including President Obama's view of America's relationship with Cuba. Castro's death is covered as well as the world's reaction to it. Fidel Castro: In His Own Words is not only a reflection of Castro's life, triumphs, and misdeeds, but it is a look at the people and places affected by his politics before, during, and after the age of Cuban embargo. Regardless of one's political preference, there is no doubt that this captivating leader's influence on the Cuban people, the United States, and the world will continue to echo through time. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Fidel Castro Subtitle: In His Own Words Author: Alex Moore Narrator: Neil Hellegers Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 04-18-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: From revolutionary to Cold War adversary, Fidel Castro was one of the world's most controversial leaders and perhaps its most enduring. As Cuba's president for nearly 50 years, Castro's influential leadership captivated allies and enemies alike. By virtue of passionate oration and committed sense of purpose - good or bad - Castro kept the Cuban people devoted and the world enthralled. From his earliest years as a student rebel to his role in Cuba's social reform to the Cuban Missile Crisis, his life is covered in extensive detail within this book. The transfer of power to Raul Castro is explored as well as the changes to Cuban-American diplomatic relations, including President Obama's view of America's relationship with Cuba. Castro's death is covered as well as the world's reaction to it. Fidel Castro: In His Own Words is not only a reflection of Castro's life, triumphs, and misdeeds, but it is a look at the people and places affected by his politics before, during, and after the age of Cuban embargo. Regardless of one's political preference, there is no doubt that this captivating leader's influence on the Cuban people, the United States, and the world will continue to echo through time. Members Reviews: Fake News The translation was poor with errors in spelling and grammar...I really thought I wasckearming a Lot until page 189..Alex writes how strongly Fidel believed in FREE PRESS..I was devastated! I have been there 3 times and met with the Ambassador and Cabinet members..Our group asked direct questions..THERE IS NO FREE PRESS..Shame on Alex band the NY Times and Huffington Post for not mentioning this on their Book Cover Review...Admittedly I was hooked and enjoying the Book sin errors..but not LIES https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Her-Way-Audiobook/B002VA9OYK Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Her Way Subtitle: The Hopes and Ambitions of Hillary Rodham Clinton Author: Jeff Gerth, Don Van Natta Jr. Narrator: Erik Singer Format: Abridged Length: 6 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 06-21-07 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Drawing upon myriad new sources and previously undisclosed documents, Her Way shows us how Hillary tempered a youthful idealism with the realities of corporate America and big-league politics. It takes listeners from the dorm rooms at Wellesley to the courthouses of Arkansas and Washington; to the White House and her role as First Lady; inside the back rooms of the Senate, where she expertly navigates the political and legislative shoals; to her $4 million mansion in Washington, where she presides over an unparalleled fundraising machine; and to her war room, from which she orchestrates ferocious attacks against her critics. Her Way unravels the mysteries of her political partnership with Bill Clinton - one of the most powerful and enigmatic in American history. It also explains why Hillary is such a polarizing figure. And more than any other book, it reveals her ultimate hopes and ambitions for herself and for America. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jeff Gerth) Thu, 21 Jun 2007 09:29:35 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Her-Way-Audiobook/B002VA9OYK thebookvoice.com 06:14:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Her Way Subtitle: The Hopes and Ambitions of Hillary Rodham Clinton Author: Jeff Gerth, Don Van Natta Jr. Narrator: Erik Singer Format: Abridged Length: 6 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 06-21-07 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Drawing upon myriad new sources and previously undisclosed documents, Her Way shows us how Hillary tempered a youthful idealism with the realities of corporate America and big-league politics. It takes listeners from the dorm rooms at Wellesley to the courthouses of Arkansas and Washington; to the White House and her role as First Lady; inside the back rooms of the Senate, where she expertly navigates the political and legislative shoals; to her $4 million mansion in Washington, where she presides over an unparalleled fundraising machine; and to her war room, from which she orchestrates ferocious attacks against her critics. Her Way unravels the mysteries of her political partnership with Bill Clinton - one of the most powerful and enigmatic in American history. It also explains why Hillary is such a polarizing figure. And more than any other book, it reveals her ultimate hopes and ambitions for herself and for America. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Her Way Subtitle: The Hopes and Ambitions of Hillary Rodham Clinton Author: Jeff Gerth, Don Van Natta Jr. Narrator: Erik Singer Format: Abridged Length: 6 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 06-21-07 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Drawing upon myriad new sources and previously undisclosed documents, Her Way shows us how Hillary tempered a youthful idealism with the realities of corporate America and big-league politics. It takes listeners from the dorm rooms at Wellesley to the courthouses of Arkansas and Washington; to the White House and her role as First Lady; inside the back rooms of the Senate, where she expertly navigates the political and legislative shoals; to her $4 million mansion in Washington, where she presides over an unparalleled fundraising machine; and to her war room, from which she orchestrates ferocious attacks against her critics. Her Way unravels the mysteries of her political partnership with Bill Clinton - one of the most powerful and enigmatic in American history. It also explains why Hillary is such a polarizing figure. And more than any other book, it reveals her ultimate hopes and ambitions for herself and for America. Members Reviews: The Real Hillary Rodham Clinton Very insightful and well-sourced. An "eye-opener" for me. A SELF-FLAGELLANT'S DELIGHT Jeff Garth and Don Van Natta have labored hard to produce Her Way, their portrait of a cold, severe, dominating, power-obsessed Hillary Clinton. In a note posted at the beginning of the book, they complain that Hillary is reachable only through her loyal intermediaries who are fearful of retribution by her should they speak to the authors. The authors apparently believe that, had Hillary been deranged enough to speak to them, they would have laid even more before us. Nevertheless, those self-flaggelants who read Her Way from beginning to end, however small their number, will be grateful to the authors for their 483 pages of plain, reportorial prose, untouched by literary merit, colorless like the Hillary they repeatedly describe, the text as lively as a baggage receipt. To all others, take caution: do not read the book while seated in a rocking chair before an open fire. After a hundred or so pages you may reach the tipping point and end up as an index number in the Surrogate's Court. Hillary is born in 1947 on page 14 and in 8 pages enters Wellesley where, as if genetically programmed, she becomes a whirlwind of political activity, president of the student government and, as senior student speaker at her 1969 commencement, gains national attention by turning, without forewarning, upon the invited speaker, hapless U.S. Senator Edward Brooke, calling him to account for his failure to speak on Vietnam and civil rights. Yale Law School follows in 1969. Hillary develops an all consuming interest in children's rights, falls in love with fellow student Bill Clinton in 1970, and lives with him in 1971. Graduating in 1973, she becomes at 26 one of 43 staffers of the House Nixon impeachment inquiry. She joins Bill in Arkansas in 1974 where, in their mid-twenties, they enter, say the authors, into "a secret pact of ambition to capture the presidency for Bill" and "to do whatever it took to win election and defeat their opponents. Bill would be the project's public face, of course. And Hillary would serve as the enterprise's behind the scenes manager and enforcer". https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Lincoln-and-the-Power-of-the-Press-Audiobook/B00PQ47PFS Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Lincoln and the Power of the Press Subtitle: The War for Public Opinion Author: Harold Holzer Narrator: Kevin Foley Format: Unabridged Length: 26 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 11-19-14 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 21 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: From his earliest days, Abraham Lincoln devoured newspapers. As he started out in politics, he wrote editorials and letters to argue his case. He spoke to the public directly through the press. He even bought a German-language newspaper to appeal to that growing electorate in his state. When war broke out and the nation was tearing itself apart, Lincoln authorized the most widespread censorship in the nation's history, closing down newspapers that were "disloyal" and even jailing or exiling editors who opposed enlistment or sympathized with secession. In Lincoln and the Power of the Press, Harold Holzer shows us an activist Lincoln through journalists who covered him from his start to the night of his assassination. In a wholly original way, Holzer shows us politicized newspaper editors battling for power and a masterly president who used the press to speak directly to the people and shape the nation. Critic Reviews: "Mr. Holzer's focus is on Lincoln's complex relationship with journalism in an age when increasing literacy, faster printing presses, speedier means of delivery, and the buccaneer entrepreneurship of the nation's first press barons fed public demand for the news." (Wall Street Journal) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Harold Holzer) Wed, 19 Nov 2014 12:42:01 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Lincoln-and-the-Power-of-the-Press-Audiobook/B00PQ47PFS thebookvoice.com 26:11:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Lincoln and the Power of the Press Subtitle: The War for Public Opinion Author: Harold Holzer Narrator: Kevin Foley Format: Unabridged Length: 26 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 11-19-14 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 21 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: From his earliest days, Abraham Lincoln devoured newspapers. As he started out in politics, he wrote editorials and letters to argue his case. He spoke to the public directly through the press. He even bought a German-language newspaper to appeal to that growing electorate in his state. When war broke out and the nation was tearing itself apart, Lincoln authorized the most widespread censorship in the nation's history, closing down newspapers that were "disloyal" and even jailing or exiling editors who opposed enlistment or sympathized with secession. In Lincoln and the Power of the Press, Harold Holzer shows us an activist Lincoln through journalists who covered him from his start to the night of his assassination. In a wholly original way, Holzer shows us politicized newspaper editors battling for power and a masterly president who used the press to speak directly to the people and shape the nation. Critic Reviews: "Mr. Holzer's focus is on Lincoln's complex relationship with journalism in an age when increasing literacy, faster printing presses, speedier means of delivery, and the buccaneer entrepreneurship of the nation's first press barons fed public demand for the news." (Wall Street Journal) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Lincoln and the Power of the Press Subtitle: The War for Public Opinion Author: Harold Holzer Narrator: Kevin Foley Format: Unabridged Length: 26 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 11-19-14 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 21 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: From his earliest days, Abraham Lincoln devoured newspapers. As he started out in politics, he wrote editorials and letters to argue his case. He spoke to the public directly through the press. He even bought a German-language newspaper to appeal to that growing electorate in his state. When war broke out and the nation was tearing itself apart, Lincoln authorized the most widespread censorship in the nation's history, closing down newspapers that were "disloyal" and even jailing or exiling editors who opposed enlistment or sympathized with secession. In Lincoln and the Power of the Press, Harold Holzer shows us an activist Lincoln through journalists who covered him from his start to the night of his assassination. In a wholly original way, Holzer shows us politicized newspaper editors battling for power and a masterly president who used the press to speak directly to the people and shape the nation. Critic Reviews: "Mr. Holzer's focus is on Lincoln's complex relationship with journalism in an age when increasing literacy, faster printing presses, speedier means of delivery, and the buccaneer entrepreneurship of the nation's first press barons fed public demand for the news." (Wall Street Journal) Members Reviews: Outstanding! If you could sum up Lincoln and the Power of the Press in three words, what would they be? Different, interesting & riveting. What other book might you compare Lincoln and the Power of the Press to and why? I wouldn't because it explores Abraham Lincoln from a whole new angle. That is refreshing as Lincoln is a subject that has been extensively written about. What does Kevin Foley bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? An immediacy and voice that is engaging. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? When the New York newspapers, which were always at odds, united in mourning Lincoln's death. Any additional comments? I love Harold Holzer's writing style and his historical research and knowledge are impressive! Good read for journalism buffs Wide and deep review of the subject. Medium writing, but the info is important. Interesting. worth the time. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Franklin-D-Roosevelt-Road-to-the-New-Deal-1882-1939-Audiobook/B076TMH94V Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Franklin D. Roosevelt: Road to the New Deal, 1882-1939 Author: Roger Daniels Narrator: James Romick Format: Unabridged Length: 22 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 10-26-17 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Franklin D. Roosevelt, consensus choice as one of three great presidents, led the American people through the two major crises of modern times. The first volume of an epic two-part biography, Franklin D. Roosevelt: Road to the New Deal, 1882-1939 presents FDR from a privileged Hyde Park childhood through his leadership in the Great Depression to the ominous buildup to global war. Roger Daniels revisits the sources and closely examines Roosevelt's own words and deeds to create a 21st century analysis of how Roosevelt forged the modern presidency. Daniels's close analysis yields new insights into the expansion of Roosevelt's economic views; FDR's steady mastery of the complexities of federal administrative practices and possibilities; the ways the press and presidential handlers treated questions surrounding his health; and his genius for channeling the lessons learned from an unprecedented collection of scholars and experts into bold political action. Revelatory and nuanced, Franklin D. Roosevelt: Road to the New Deal, 1882-1939 reappraises the rise of a political titan and his impact on the country he remade. The book is published by University of Illinois Press. Critic Reviews: "A vigorous, thorough examination of the New Deal programs, pinpointing Franklin Roosevelt's successes and failures and much improvisation.... Finely delineated history, authoritative and skillfully fashioned." (Kirkus Reviews) "An unparalleled portrait." (Max Paul Friedman, author of Rethinking Anti-Americanism) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Roger Daniels) Thu, 26 Oct 2017 10:59:18 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Franklin-D-Roosevelt-Road-to-the-New-Deal-1882-1939-Audiobook/B076TMH94V thebookvoice.com 22:04:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Franklin D. Roosevelt: Road to the New Deal, 1882-1939 Author: Roger Daniels Narrator: James Romick Format: Unabridged Length: 22 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 10-26-17 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Franklin D. Roosevelt, consensus choice as one of three great presidents, led the American people through the two major crises of modern times. The first volume of an epic two-part biography, Franklin D. Roosevelt: Road to the New Deal, 1882-1939 presents FDR from a privileged Hyde Park childhood through his leadership in the Great Depression to the ominous buildup to global war. Roger Daniels revisits the sources and closely examines Roosevelt's own words and deeds to create a 21st century analysis of how Roosevelt forged the modern presidency. Daniels's close analysis yields new insights into the expansion of Roosevelt's economic views; FDR's steady mastery of the complexities of federal administrative practices and possibilities; the ways the press and presidential handlers treated questions surrounding his health; and his genius for channeling the lessons learned from an unprecedented collection of scholars and experts into bold political action. Revelatory and nuanced, Franklin D. Roosevelt: Road to the New Deal, 1882-1939 reappraises the rise of a political titan and his impact on the country he remade. The book is published by University of Illinois Press. Critic Reviews: "A vigorous, thorough examination of the New Deal programs, pinpointing Franklin Roosevelt's successes and failures and much improvisation.... Finely delineated history, authoritative and skillfully fashioned." (Kirkus Reviews) "An unparalleled portrait." (Max Paul Friedman, author of Rethinking Anti-Americanism) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Franklin D. Roosevelt: Road to the New Deal, 1882-1939 Author: Roger Daniels Narrator: James Romick Format: Unabridged Length: 22 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 10-26-17 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Franklin D. Roosevelt, consensus choice as one of three great presidents, led the American people through the two major crises of modern times. The first volume of an epic two-part biography, Franklin D. Roosevelt: Road to the New Deal, 1882-1939 presents FDR from a privileged Hyde Park childhood through his leadership in the Great Depression to the ominous buildup to global war. Roger Daniels revisits the sources and closely examines Roosevelt's own words and deeds to create a 21st century analysis of how Roosevelt forged the modern presidency. Daniels's close analysis yields new insights into the expansion of Roosevelt's economic views; FDR's steady mastery of the complexities of federal administrative practices and possibilities; the ways the press and presidential handlers treated questions surrounding his health; and his genius for channeling the lessons learned from an unprecedented collection of scholars and experts into bold political action. Revelatory and nuanced, Franklin D. Roosevelt: Road to the New Deal, 1882-1939 reappraises the rise of a political titan and his impact on the country he remade. The book is published by University of Illinois Press. Critic Reviews: "A vigorous, thorough examination of the New Deal programs, pinpointing Franklin Roosevelt's successes and failures and much improvisation.... Finely delineated history, authoritative and skillfully fashioned." (Kirkus Reviews) "An unparalleled portrait." (Max Paul Friedman, author of Rethinking Anti-Americanism) Members Reviews: Franklin D. Roosevelt: Road to the New Deal is the first volume in the two volume biography by Dr. Roger Daniels Dr. Roger Daniels the eminent professor of history emeritus of the University of Cincinnati is the author of this biography. The second volume deals with the FDR administration from the beginning of the European war to the death of FDR at Warm Springs Georgia in 1945. This book is not an easy read! It is not a book filled with lots of personal anecdotes. A book like this reads like a textbook! It is often a tedious and frankly somewhat boring l discussion of all of the programs launched by the New Deal.. There are countless names to keep track of (Daniels has a bad habit of putting the birth and death dates of the person he is talking about in brackets) and federal programs that boggle the mind of the reader! FDR was born into the gentry of Hudson Valley aristocracy. He suffered from polio and in 1921 was paralyzed from the waist down. Yet he rose to become a successful two term governor of New York and a four term POTUS. He ranks along with Washington and Lincoln as one of the greatest of our Chief Executives. I give the book five stars due to the incredible detail Daniels brings to the reader's attention. It is a difficult read but it will increase your understanding of the terrible days of the Great Depression and it will allow you to gain understanding of the crippled man who helped America rise from the Great Depression as hope was again an option. FDR 101 + Billed as the story of FDR and the New Deal in his own words it is more than that. It is a chronologic, political history of FDR through the first 2 terms of his Presidency. It is FDR 101 on steroids by an accomplished historian. It is well researched and impeccably written and presented. The Kindle edition is flawless. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-Letters-of-John-F-Kennedy-Audiobook/B00FYYXNGU Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Letters of John F. Kennedy Author: Martin W. Sandler (editor) Narrator: Eugene H. Russell IV, Reay Kaplan, Mark Cabus Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 10-29-13 Publisher: Audible Studios for Bloomsbury Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: John Fitzgerald Kennedy led his nation for little more than a thousand days, yet his presidency is intensely remembered, not merely as a byproduct of his tragic fate. Kennedy steered the nation away from the brink of nuclear war, initiated the first nuclear test ban treaty, created the Peace Corps, and launched American on its mission to the moon and beyond. JFK inspired a nation, particularly the massive generation of baby boomers, injecting hope and revitalizing faith in the American project. 2013 will mark the fiftieth anniversary of Kennedy's untimely death, a milestone to be marked by an avalanche of new books on his life and importance. Martin Sandler's The Letters of John F. Kennedy will stand out among them, as the only book that draws on letters from and to Kennedy, as collected at the Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum. Drawn from more than two million letters on file at the library - many never before published - this project presents readers with a portrait of both Kennedy the politician and Kennedy the man, as well as the times he lived in. Letters to and from the likes of Martin Luther King Jr, Clare Booth Luce, Pearl Buck, John Wayne, Albert Schweitzer, Linus Pauling, Willy Brandt, Eleanor Roosevelt, Nikita Khruschev, Harry Truman, Herbert Hoover, a young John Kerry, and Ngo Dinh Diem are complemented by letters from ordinary citizens, schoolchildren, and concerned Americans. Each letter will accompanied by lively and informative contextualization. Facsimiles of many letters will appear, along with photographs and other visual ephemera from the Kennedy Library and Museum. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Martin W. Sandler (editor)) Tue, 29 Oct 2013 13:02:03 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-Letters-of-John-F-Kennedy-Audiobook/B00FYYXNGU thebookvoice.com 08:35:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Letters of John F. Kennedy Author: Martin W. Sandler (editor) Narrator: Eugene H. Russell IV, Reay Kaplan, Mark Cabus Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 10-29-13 Publisher: Audible Studios for Bloomsbury Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: John Fitzgerald Kennedy led his nation for little more than a thousand days, yet his presidency is intensely remembered, not merely as a byproduct of his tragic fate. Kennedy steered the nation away from the brink of nuclear war, initiated the first nuclear test ban treaty, created the Peace Corps, and launched American on its mission to the moon and beyond. JFK inspired a nation, particularly the massive generation of baby boomers, injecting hope and revitalizing faith in the American project. 2013 will mark the fiftieth anniversary of Kennedy's untimely death, a milestone to be marked by an avalanche of new books on his life and importance. Martin Sandler's The Letters of John F. Kennedy will stand out among them, as the only book that draws on letters from and to Kennedy, as collected at the Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum. Drawn from more than two million letters on file at the library - many never before published - this project presents readers with a portrait of both Kennedy the politician and Kennedy the man, as well as the times he lived in. Letters to and from the likes of Martin Luther King Jr, Clare Booth Luce, Pearl Buck, John Wayne, Albert Schweitzer, Linus Pauling, Willy Brandt, Eleanor Roosevelt, Nikita Khruschev, Harry Truman, Herbert Hoover, a young John Kerry, and Ngo Dinh Diem are complemented by letters from ordinary citizens, schoolchildren, and concerned Americans. Each letter will accompanied by lively and informative contextualization. Facsimiles of many letters will appear, along with photographs and other visual ephemera from the Kennedy Library and Museum. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Letters of John F. Kennedy Author: Martin W. Sandler (editor) Narrator: Eugene H. Russell IV, Reay Kaplan, Mark Cabus Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 10-29-13 Publisher: Audible Studios for Bloomsbury Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: John Fitzgerald Kennedy led his nation for little more than a thousand days, yet his presidency is intensely remembered, not merely as a byproduct of his tragic fate. Kennedy steered the nation away from the brink of nuclear war, initiated the first nuclear test ban treaty, created the Peace Corps, and launched American on its mission to the moon and beyond. JFK inspired a nation, particularly the massive generation of baby boomers, injecting hope and revitalizing faith in the American project. 2013 will mark the fiftieth anniversary of Kennedy's untimely death, a milestone to be marked by an avalanche of new books on his life and importance. Martin Sandler's The Letters of John F. Kennedy will stand out among them, as the only book that draws on letters from and to Kennedy, as collected at the Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum. Drawn from more than two million letters on file at the library - many never before published - this project presents readers with a portrait of both Kennedy the politician and Kennedy the man, as well as the times he lived in. Letters to and from the likes of Martin Luther King Jr, Clare Booth Luce, Pearl Buck, John Wayne, Albert Schweitzer, Linus Pauling, Willy Brandt, Eleanor Roosevelt, Nikita Khruschev, Harry Truman, Herbert Hoover, a young John Kerry, and Ngo Dinh Diem are complemented by letters from ordinary citizens, schoolchildren, and concerned Americans. Each letter will accompanied by lively and informative contextualization. Facsimiles of many letters will appear, along with photographs and other visual ephemera from the Kennedy Library and Museum. Members Reviews: A Beautiful Book Just started reading it, thinking it would be one of those books I could pick up and read a bit, and then pick it up again. Was I ever wrong. I don't want to put it down. So far, a beautiful book revealing facts that are new to me, and I am from his era. Very enjoyable This book clearly demonstrated how intelligent, thoughtful, and witty JFK was. The letters are funny, heartwarming, and just a great all around read. If you liked JFK you will enjoy this book very, very much. One of the best ways to learn about a person Very well done considering the amount of letters that he wrote. I truly learned more about the man then I ever thought I would. He loved it! I bought this book for my husband who is a history/government/political science teacher, addicted to good books written about his interests. Normally, he reads a couple chapters and puts it aside for a few days.... this one he rarely put down. The book does a wonderful job providing useful context to help understand the circumstances ... This book provides incredibly interesting insights into Kennedy's thoughts, opinions and words - from himself! The book does a wonderful job providing useful context to help understand the circumstances surrounding many of the letters, and the backdrop for much of his correspondence. I ready it word for word and found it incredibly engrossing! https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-Slave-Girl-Audiobook/B078HPTZRC Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Slave Girl Subtitle: Absurd's Slave Narrative Series, Volume 2 Author: Harriet Ann Jacobs Narrator: Darla Middlebrook Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 12-20-17 Publisher: ABSURD Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Harriet Jacobs once said, "Slavery is terrible for men, but it is far more terrible for women." Yes indeed. Men faced many hardships during slavery. They were beaten severely, starved, worked to the point where they couldn't anymore, and endured many more sufferings. On the other hand, women also faced these similar hardships and had to suffer even more. They would have to watch their children being taken away from them and sometimes never see them again. Women had to also deal with their master trying to sexually harass them and so on. This is the story of Harriet Ann Jacobs, a story of slavery in the 19th century, a story of terrible human suffering, and a story that, later on, played a significant role in the abolitionist movement. Slavery still continues everywhere in the world; its operational styles have changed, but its brutality has remained the same, and it harms human lives in the same way it used to harm in the past. Today, there are many women (and men too) like Harriet Jacobs that are suffering in slave trades in many parts of the world under our very eyes. 19th-century Harriet represents many other slave women who need to be free like Harriet finally was. Hence, Harriet's story has been brought here as the second volume of Absurd's Slave Narrative series as a wake-up call to save the victims of slavery and to save the mankind. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Harriet Ann Jacobs) Wed, 20 Dec 2017 02:24:11 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-Slave-Girl-Audiobook/B078HPTZRC thebookvoice.com 09:24:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Slave Girl Subtitle: Absurd's Slave Narrative Series, Volume 2 Author: Harriet Ann Jacobs Narrator: Darla Middlebrook Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 12-20-17 Publisher: ABSURD Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Harriet Jacobs once said, "Slavery is terrible for men, but it is far more terrible for women." Yes indeed. Men faced many hardships during slavery. They were beaten severely, starved, worked to the point where they couldn't anymore, and endured many more sufferings. On the other hand, women also faced these similar hardships and had to suffer even more. They would have to watch their children being taken away from them and sometimes never see them again. Women had to also deal with their master trying to sexually harass them and so on. This is the story of Harriet Ann Jacobs, a story of slavery in the 19th century, a story of terrible human suffering, and a story that, later on, played a significant role in the abolitionist movement. Slavery still continues everywhere in the world; its operational styles have changed, but its brutality has remained the same, and it harms human lives in the same way it used to harm in the past. Today, there are many women (and men too) like Harriet Jacobs that are suffering in slave trades in many parts of the world under our very eyes. 19th-century Harriet represents many other slave women who need to be free like Harriet finally was. Hence, Harriet's story has been brought here as the second volume of Absurd's Slave Narrative series as a wake-up call to save the victims of slavery and to save the mankind. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Slave Girl Subtitle: Absurd's Slave Narrative Series, Volume 2 Author: Harriet Ann Jacobs Narrator: Darla Middlebrook Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 12-20-17 Publisher: ABSURD Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Harriet Jacobs once said, "Slavery is terrible for men, but it is far more terrible for women." Yes indeed. Men faced many hardships during slavery. They were beaten severely, starved, worked to the point where they couldn't anymore, and endured many more sufferings. On the other hand, women also faced these similar hardships and had to suffer even more. They would have to watch their children being taken away from them and sometimes never see them again. Women had to also deal with their master trying to sexually harass them and so on. This is the story of Harriet Ann Jacobs, a story of slavery in the 19th century, a story of terrible human suffering, and a story that, later on, played a significant role in the abolitionist movement. Slavery still continues everywhere in the world; its operational styles have changed, but its brutality has remained the same, and it harms human lives in the same way it used to harm in the past. Today, there are many women (and men too) like Harriet Jacobs that are suffering in slave trades in many parts of the world under our very eyes. 19th-century Harriet represents many other slave women who need to be free like Harriet finally was. Hence, Harriet's story has been brought here as the second volume of Absurd's Slave Narrative series as a wake-up call to save the victims of slavery and to save the mankind. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Marie-Therese-Child-of-Terror-Audiobook/B002VA9LOS Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Marie Therese, Child of Terror Subtitle: The Fate of Marie Antoinette's Daughter Author: Susan Nagel Narrator: Rosalyn Landor Format: Unabridged Length: 18 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 03-04-08 Publisher: Books on Tape Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 133 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: She emerged to an uncertain future: an orphan, exile, and focus of political plots and marriage schemes of the crowned heads of Europe. Throughout, she remained stubbornly loyal to France and to the Bourbon dynasty of which she was part. However, the horrors she had witnessed and been a victim to would haunt her for the rest of her life. Many believe to this day that the traumatized princess was switched with her "half sister" and spirited away to live as "the Dark Countess", leaving the impostor to play her role on the political stage of Europe. Now, 200 years later, using handwriting samples, DNA testing, and a cache of Bourbon family letters, Susan Nagel finally solves this mystery. Nagel tells a remarkable story of an astonishing woman, from her birth, to her upbringing by doting parents, through to Revolution, imprisonment, exile, Restoration, and, finally, her reincarnation as saint and matriarch. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Susan Nagel) Tue, 04 Mar 2008 05:05:07 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Marie-Therese-Child-of-Terror-Audiobook/B002VA9LOS thebookvoice.com 18:14:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Marie Therese, Child of Terror Subtitle: The Fate of Marie Antoinette's Daughter Author: Susan Nagel Narrator: Rosalyn Landor Format: Unabridged Length: 18 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 03-04-08 Publisher: Books on Tape Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 133 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: She emerged to an uncertain future: an orphan, exile, and focus of political plots and marriage schemes of the crowned heads of Europe. Throughout, she remained stubbornly loyal to France and to the Bourbon dynasty of which she was part. However, the horrors she had witnessed and been a victim to would haunt her for the rest of her life. Many believe to this day that the traumatized princess was switched with her "half sister" and spirited away to live as "the Dark Countess", leaving the impostor to play her role on the political stage of Europe. Now, 200 years later, using handwriting samples, DNA testing, and a cache of Bourbon family letters, Susan Nagel finally solves this mystery. Nagel tells a remarkable story of an astonishing woman, from her birth, to her upbringing by doting parents, through to Revolution, imprisonment, exile, Restoration, and, finally, her reincarnation as saint and matriarch. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Marie Therese, Child of Terror Subtitle: The Fate of Marie Antoinette's Daughter Author: Susan Nagel Narrator: Rosalyn Landor Format: Unabridged Length: 18 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 03-04-08 Publisher: Books on Tape Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 133 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: She emerged to an uncertain future: an orphan, exile, and focus of political plots and marriage schemes of the crowned heads of Europe. Throughout, she remained stubbornly loyal to France and to the Bourbon dynasty of which she was part. However, the horrors she had witnessed and been a victim to would haunt her for the rest of her life. Many believe to this day that the traumatized princess was switched with her "half sister" and spirited away to live as "the Dark Countess", leaving the impostor to play her role on the political stage of Europe. Now, 200 years later, using handwriting samples, DNA testing, and a cache of Bourbon family letters, Susan Nagel finally solves this mystery. Nagel tells a remarkable story of an astonishing woman, from her birth, to her upbringing by doting parents, through to Revolution, imprisonment, exile, Restoration, and, finally, her reincarnation as saint and matriarch. Members Reviews: Essential reading for students of Bourbon history The life of Marie Thérèse de France, or "Madame Royale," as she would be known, is brought to life in this fascinating biography. Nagel takes us from our heroine's birth as an adored and pampered "Daddy's girl" to her unspeakable experiences during the revolution, then into adult life, her travels in exile, and her marriage to Louis-Antoine, duc d'Angoulême. There is never a dull moment in this well-researched, beautifully written biography of a subject who has too often been forgotten. For those who have studied the Bourbon monarchy and the revolution, most of what is written up to Chapter 10, "Two Orphans," may be a review. However, it is essential background in such a biography. It will be accessible to those who are new to the subject, although it would be helpful if the audio had a PDF download of the geneaology charts included with the hardcover to help one keep track of the labrynthine royal inter-relationships. Nagel makes a strong case against the "Dark Countess theory." The Dunkelgräfin as she is known in her German home, was the comtesse des Ténèbres, around whom controversy continues to the present day. It was said she was substituted for Madame Royale, and her unusually secretive and eccentric behavior masked her true identity. Whatever one might conclude about Madame Royale, one would have to have a heart of stone not to grieve for any person of any station who would have lived through such tumult and terror. For me, Nagel revivified a memorable and heart-breaking character who will stay with me for a very long time. Also recommended: "The Lost King of France: How DNA Solved the Mystery of the Murdered Son on Louis XVI and Marie-Antoinette" by Deborah Cadbury. Extreme Detail it is clear that the author did EXTENSIVE research and although listening to this took me about 2 months, I very much enjoyed all that I learned about the Bourbon family. My Kind of History Class Excellent listen!! The story and narrator were top notch and this is the way I like to study history! Child of Terror, indeed I know little about the French Revolution being a geeky anglophile, but I certainly did learn a lot from this book since I just came in knowing that the monarchs had lost their heads. I didn't know that they had a child to survive the terror, but they did. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Che-Guevara-A-Life-from-Beginning-to-End-Audiobook/B077YQRMN2 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Che Guevara: A Life from Beginning to End Author: Hourly History Narrator: Stephen Floyd Format: Unabridged Length: 54 mins Language: English Release date: 12-06-17 Publisher: Hourly History Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Cuban revolutionary Che Guevara has long been revered as a hero by countless teenagers with an ax to grind. You can see them wearing his t-shirts with the iconic image of Che, with long unkempt hair stylishly sticking out of a jauntily slanted beret on his head. For many, he is the standard bearer of a revolution that they know very little (if anything) about. Many who have pointed to the exploits of Che Guevara as a revolutionary ideal dont have much of an idea of what his revolution was about. What did Che Guevara actually stand for? What was he trying to achieve? Inside you will read about.... In this audiobook, we will explore the man behind the revolution, explore the good and the bad of the man who - despite his lionization - was still a man with all of the foibles and complexities that can plague us all. From his days as a carefree medical student roving the South American countryside to his tenure as the most preeminent revolutionary in the world, the true story of Che Guevara is finally uncovered. Beyond all of the hype and hyperbole, the real man behind the beret is revealed. This audiobook takes a refreshing and unbiased approach in presenting the men who became the legend: Che Guevara. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Hourly History) Wed, 06 Dec 2017 02:08:42 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Che-Guevara-A-Life-from-Beginning-to-End-Audiobook/B077YQRMN2 thebookvoice.com 00:54:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Che Guevara: A Life from Beginning to End Author: Hourly History Narrator: Stephen Floyd Format: Unabridged Length: 54 mins Language: English Release date: 12-06-17 Publisher: Hourly History Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Cuban revolutionary Che Guevara has long been revered as a hero by countless teenagers with an ax to grind. You can see them wearing his t-shirts with the iconic image of Che, with long unkempt hair stylishly sticking out of a jauntily slanted beret on his head. For many, he is the standard bearer of a revolution that they know very little (if anything) about. Many who have pointed to the exploits of Che Guevara as a revolutionary ideal dont have much of an idea of what his revolution was about. What did Che Guevara actually stand for? What was he trying to achieve? Inside you will read about.... In this audiobook, we will explore the man behind the revolution, explore the good and the bad of the man who - despite his lionization - was still a man with all of the foibles and complexities that can plague us all. From his days as a carefree medical student roving the South American countryside to his tenure as the most preeminent revolutionary in the world, the true story of Che Guevara is finally uncovered. Beyond all of the hype and hyperbole, the real man behind the beret is revealed. This audiobook takes a refreshing and unbiased approach in presenting the men who became the legend: Che Guevara. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Che Guevara: A Life from Beginning to End Author: Hourly History Narrator: Stephen Floyd Format: Unabridged Length: 54 mins Language: English Release date: 12-06-17 Publisher: Hourly History Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Cuban revolutionary Che Guevara has long been revered as a hero by countless teenagers with an ax to grind. You can see them wearing his t-shirts with the iconic image of Che, with long unkempt hair stylishly sticking out of a jauntily slanted beret on his head. For many, he is the standard bearer of a revolution that they know very little (if anything) about. Many who have pointed to the exploits of Che Guevara as a revolutionary ideal dont have much of an idea of what his revolution was about. What did Che Guevara actually stand for? What was he trying to achieve? Inside you will read about.... In this audiobook, we will explore the man behind the revolution, explore the good and the bad of the man who - despite his lionization - was still a man with all of the foibles and complexities that can plague us all. From his days as a carefree medical student roving the South American countryside to his tenure as the most preeminent revolutionary in the world, the true story of Che Guevara is finally uncovered. Beyond all of the hype and hyperbole, the real man behind the beret is revealed. This audiobook takes a refreshing and unbiased approach in presenting the men who became the legend: Che Guevara. Members Reviews: Five Stars A very good summary. reads like a 8th grade history report reads like a 8th grade history report. short and boring just basic che information but the author has my money. nothing about che the butcher . very sterile . A personal revelation I didn't know much about Che Guevara apart from "Motorcycle Diaries" and the iconic t-shirt image before I read this concise and helpful book. I recommend it to anyone interested in developments in Cuba over the past few decades, but I was also surprised by the number of other locations around the world on which he had an effect. All you need to know is he murdered women and children He slaughtered women and children in cold blood and became a dictator as ruthless as Hitler or Stalin. Now upper middle class twits groomed in the comforts of capitalism, worship him as a hero. Che a light history Basic history of Che. Felt the author was leaning toward putting Che in a good light, instead of the murder he was. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-Founding-Father-Audiobook/B002V9ZBTS Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Founding Father Subtitle: The Story of Joseph P. Kennedy Author: Richard Whalen Narrator: Richard Whalen Format: Unabridged Length: 26 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 03-14-05 Publisher: Whalen Consulting Group Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 60 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Joe Kennedy, a single-minded capitalist, made big money in booming Wall Street, Hollywood movies, corporate reorganizations, liquor distribution, and New York and Chicago real estate speculation. An early New Dealer who helped elect Franklin D. Roosevelt and dreamed of becoming the first Catholic President, he supported appeasement of Hitler and failed as FDR's pre-World War II Ambassador to London. That seemed to end his dream. But the ruthless, iron-willed Kennedy rebounded. He shifted his ambitions to his sons and used his showman's savvy to found an image-centered political dynasty, translating wealth into unprecedented power...until tragedy intervened. Jack and Bobby were both assassinated. Whalen's enduring classic of investigative scholarship was the first book to portray the Kennedys as real people, "warts and all". Nominated for the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award, the fair, balanced, and fearless Founding Father is the starting point of the fascinating Kennedy family saga. Critic Reviews: "An exemplary biography....Mr. Whalen paces the story well, conveying the strengths and weaknesses of this remarkable person with judiciousness." (The New Yorker) "In The Founding Father, Richard J. Whalen, a first-rate journalist, presents the product of two years' research, a detailed, lively account illuminating many of the obscure aspects of Kennedy's career, especially his wide-ranging business operations. Yet this fine biography forces the reader to decide for himself what manner of man Kennedy really has been." (The New York Times Book Review) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Richard Whalen) Mon, 14 Mar 2005 09:54:54 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-Founding-Father-Audiobook/B002V9ZBTS thebookvoice.com 26:36:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Founding Father Subtitle: The Story of Joseph P. Kennedy Author: Richard Whalen Narrator: Richard Whalen Format: Unabridged Length: 26 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 03-14-05 Publisher: Whalen Consulting Group Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 60 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Joe Kennedy, a single-minded capitalist, made big money in booming Wall Street, Hollywood movies, corporate reorganizations, liquor distribution, and New York and Chicago real estate speculation. An early New Dealer who helped elect Franklin D. Roosevelt and dreamed of becoming the first Catholic President, he supported appeasement of Hitler and failed as FDR's pre-World War II Ambassador to London. That seemed to end his dream. But the ruthless, iron-willed Kennedy rebounded. He shifted his ambitions to his sons and used his showman's savvy to found an image-centered political dynasty, translating wealth into unprecedented power...until tragedy intervened. Jack and Bobby were both assassinated. Whalen's enduring classic of investigative scholarship was the first book to portray the Kennedys as real people, "warts and all". Nominated for the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award, the fair, balanced, and fearless Founding Father is the starting point of the fascinating Kennedy family saga. Critic Reviews: "An exemplary biography....Mr. Whalen paces the story well, conveying the strengths and weaknesses of this remarkable person with judiciousness." (The New Yorker) "In The Founding Father, Richard J. Whalen, a first-rate journalist, presents the product of two years' research, a detailed, lively account illuminating many of the obscure aspects of Kennedy's career, especially his wide-ranging business operations. Yet this fine biography forces the reader to decide for himself what manner of man Kennedy really has been." (The New York Times Book Review) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Founding Father Subtitle: The Story of Joseph P. Kennedy Author: Richard Whalen Narrator: Richard Whalen Format: Unabridged Length: 26 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 03-14-05 Publisher: Whalen Consulting Group Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 60 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Joe Kennedy, a single-minded capitalist, made big money in booming Wall Street, Hollywood movies, corporate reorganizations, liquor distribution, and New York and Chicago real estate speculation. An early New Dealer who helped elect Franklin D. Roosevelt and dreamed of becoming the first Catholic President, he supported appeasement of Hitler and failed as FDR's pre-World War II Ambassador to London. That seemed to end his dream. But the ruthless, iron-willed Kennedy rebounded. He shifted his ambitions to his sons and used his showman's savvy to found an image-centered political dynasty, translating wealth into unprecedented power...until tragedy intervened. Jack and Bobby were both assassinated. Whalen's enduring classic of investigative scholarship was the first book to portray the Kennedys as real people, "warts and all". Nominated for the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award, the fair, balanced, and fearless Founding Father is the starting point of the fascinating Kennedy family saga. Critic Reviews: "An exemplary biography....Mr. Whalen paces the story well, conveying the strengths and weaknesses of this remarkable person with judiciousness." (The New Yorker) "In The Founding Father, Richard J. Whalen, a first-rate journalist, presents the product of two years' research, a detailed, lively account illuminating many of the obscure aspects of Kennedy's career, especially his wide-ranging business operations. Yet this fine biography forces the reader to decide for himself what manner of man Kennedy really has been." (The New York Times Book Review) Members Reviews: Read the book, don't listen to it. I must agree with another reviewer that the narration on this book is ghastly. I couldn't get through the first section. The content is fascinating, but after the 500th "quote/unquote" , I had to turn it off. Really awful and a shame. Authors to stick to being authors and let professional readers do the readings of their books. Extraordinary Story Provides an intimate portrayal of a complex man who fathered a dynasty of American politicians. In addition, the activities of Joe Kennedy, and the background from whence he came are finely yet enthrallingly revealed. I learned much more depth about this period of American history, from the treatment of the Irish immigrants, to the stock market, to his inside experience in England, to the nurturing and care of his 9 children. Stimulating and engrossing read. Highly recommended! One of the best biographies I have listened to This audiobook was read by the author. He has a soothing grandfatherly story-teller voice that is easy to listen to. This book was written in the 1960s so the language is of that era. This book explains in great detail the life and times of Joe Kennedy from when his grandparents immigrated to America up to JFK's short presidency. After finishing this book, I got a good sense of the drive and ambition of this man to create a family dynasty that goes beyond just amassing wealth. A Great Bit of History No matter which side of the political divide you hail from, I believe you will enjoy this work immensely. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Porfirio-Diaz-Spanish-Edition-Audiobook/B071S367Y7 Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> Título: Porfirio Diaz [Spanish Edition] Subtitular: Su vida y su tiempo. La guerra 1830-1867 [His Life and Times. The War 1830-1867] Autor: Carlos Tello Díaz Narrador: Miguel Angel Alvarez Formato: Unabridged Duración: 19 hrs and 44 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 06-20-17 Editor: Audible Studios para Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial Calificaciones: 5 de 5 de 13 votos Categorías: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Resumen del editor: De Carlos Tello, ganador del Premio Mazatlán de Literatura 2016. Héroe para unos, villano para otros. Una biografía más justa y argumentada de una de las figuras más importantes de la historia de México. La guerra, primera entrega de tres, descubre pasajes de la vida de Porfirio Díaz antes de su ascensión al poder. Porfirio Díaz. Su vida y su tiempo narra la historia de uno de los personajes más fascinantes en la historia de México. Héroe para unos, villano para otros, su vida de soldado ilustra en plenitud una novela de aventuras del siglo XIX. Es el tema que aborda La guerra. Díaz nació en un mundo donde la gente despertaba a las cuatro de la madrugada para rezar el Rosario; formó parte de la generación que derribó a sablazos aquel mundo durante la Reforma y destacó como nadie en la lucha contra la Intervención y el Imperio. Sus fugas de prisión y sus hazañas de guerra fueron legendarias, y lo convirtieron, a los treinta y seis años, en el general más popular del Ejército de la República.Esta biografía retrata al militar y al estadista, pero también somete a revisión al hombre, con todas sus debilidades y su grandeza. Basada en documentos apenas conocidos, en archivos perdidos en los confines del país, y también en recuerdos de familia, está escrita con la maestría del historiador Carlos Tello Díaz. Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Carlos Tello Díaz) Tue, 20 Jun 2017 14:01:43 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Porfirio-Diaz-Spanish-Edition-Audiobook/B071S367Y7 thebookvoice.com 19:44:00 no Escucha este título completo gratis en thebookvoice.com Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> Título: Porfirio Diaz [Spanish Edition] Subtitular: Su vida y su tiempo. La guerra 1830-1867 [His Life and Times. The War 1830-1867] Autor: Carlos Tello Díaz Narrador: Miguel Angel Alvarez Formato: Unabridged Duración: 19 hrs and 44 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 06-20-17 Editor: Audible Studios para Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial Calificaciones: 5 de 5 de 13 votos Categorías: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Resumen del editor: De Carlos Tello, ganador del Premio Mazatlán de Literatura 2016. Héroe para unos, villano para otros. Una biografía más justa y argumentada de una de las figuras más importantes de la historia de México. La guerra, primera entrega de tres, descubre pasajes de la vida de Porfirio Díaz antes de su ascensión al poder. Porfirio Díaz. Su vida y su tiempo narra la historia de uno de los personajes más fascinantes en la historia de México. Héroe para unos, villano para otros, su vida de soldado ilustra en plenitud una novela de aventuras del siglo XIX. Es el tema que aborda La guerra. Díaz nació en un mundo donde la gente despertaba a las cuatro de la madrugada para rezar el Rosario; formó parte de la generación que derribó a sablazos aquel mundo durante la Reforma y destacó como nadie en la lucha contra la Intervención y el Imperio. Sus fugas de prisión y sus hazañas de guerra fueron legendarias, y lo convirtieron, a los treinta y seis años, en el general más popular del Ejército de la República.Esta biografía retrata al militar y al estadista, pero también somete a revisión al hombre, con todas sus debilidades y su grandeza. Basada en documentos apenas conocidos, en archivos perdidos en los confines del país, y también en recuerdos de familia, está escrita con la maestría del historiador Carlos Tello Díaz. Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish. Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> Título: Porfirio Diaz [Spanish Edition] Subtitular: Su vida y su tiempo. La guerra 1830-1867 [His Life and Times. The War 1830-1867] Autor: Carlos Tello Díaz Narrador: Miguel Angel Alvarez Formato: Unabridged Duración: 19 hrs and 44 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 06-20-17 Editor: Audible Studios para Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial Calificaciones: 5 de 5 de 13 votos Categorías: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Resumen del editor: De Carlos Tello, ganador del Premio Mazatlán de Literatura 2016. Héroe para unos, villano para otros. Una biografía más justa y argumentada de una de las figuras más importantes de la historia de México. La guerra, primera entrega de tres, descubre pasajes de la vida de Porfirio Díaz antes de su ascensión al poder. Porfirio Díaz. Su vida y su tiempo narra la historia de uno de los personajes más fascinantes en la historia de México. Héroe para unos, villano para otros, su vida de soldado ilustra en plenitud una novela de aventuras del siglo XIX. Es el tema que aborda La guerra. Díaz nació en un mundo donde la gente despertaba a las cuatro de la madrugada para rezar el Rosario; formó parte de la generación que derribó a sablazos aquel mundo durante la Reforma y destacó como nadie en la lucha contra la Intervención y el Imperio. Sus fugas de prisión y sus hazañas de guerra fueron legendarias, y lo convirtieron, a los treinta y seis años, en el general más popular del Ejército de la República.Esta biografía retrata al militar y al estadista, pero también somete a revisión al hombre, con todas sus debilidades y su grandeza. Basada en documentos apenas conocidos, en archivos perdidos en los confines del país, y también en recuerdos de familia, está escrita con la maestría del historiador Carlos Tello Díaz. Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish. Opiniones de los miembros: Oaxaqueño y patriots Estoy gustoso de conocer más a cerca de un personage de mi historia, y; la historia de Oaxaca y México. Saber que sus batallas lo llevaron a Huajuapan de Leon ciudad cercana a mi pueblo. Espero la segunda parte en audio llegue pronto a audible. Excelente narracion e historia Es un audiolibro con un gran valor de producción aunque se debe de advertir que el formato es de datos duros y factuales, apenas dramatizado cuando se habla de la vida personal de Diaz y también que esta edición termina en el momento en que se entrega la capital a Juarez, antes de la guerra entre ellos dos y del Porfiriato. Altamente recomendable. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Plunkitt-of-Tammany-Hall-Audiobook/B016J1NZFA Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Plunkitt of Tammany Hall Subtitle: A Series of Very Plain Talks on Very Practical Politics Author: George Washington Plunkitt, William L. Riordan Narrator: Robert Bethune Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 10-13-15 Publisher: Freshwater Seas Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: In the days of Tammany Hall, politicians like George Washington Plunkitt spent their careers in service to the city - but first and foremost in the service of the political machine. Plunkitt seems never to have doubted exactly where he stood on the deeply corrupt yet amazingly effective politics and government in which he spent his life; he was entirely in favor of it and gave it his devoted service while becoming a millionaire in return. He was instrumental in expanding the New York City park system and in creating the Museum of Natural History, the 155th Street Viaduct, and many other public improvements - and he profited handsomely from his insider's knowledge of the real estate aspects of them all. In this audiobook, William L. Riordan, one of the "muckracker" journalists, records Plunkitt's take on politics in Plunkitt's own words - as delivered from the bootblack stand at the New York County Courthouse, Plunkitt's only office. His take on life, politics, and morality is as delightfully frank as it is astonishingly cynical. Enjoy! bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (George Washington Plunkitt) Tue, 13 Oct 2015 02:01:44 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Plunkitt-of-Tammany-Hall-Audiobook/B016J1NZFA thebookvoice.com 02:57:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Plunkitt of Tammany Hall Subtitle: A Series of Very Plain Talks on Very Practical Politics Author: George Washington Plunkitt, William L. Riordan Narrator: Robert Bethune Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 10-13-15 Publisher: Freshwater Seas Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: In the days of Tammany Hall, politicians like George Washington Plunkitt spent their careers in service to the city - but first and foremost in the service of the political machine. Plunkitt seems never to have doubted exactly where he stood on the deeply corrupt yet amazingly effective politics and government in which he spent his life; he was entirely in favor of it and gave it his devoted service while becoming a millionaire in return. He was instrumental in expanding the New York City park system and in creating the Museum of Natural History, the 155th Street Viaduct, and many other public improvements - and he profited handsomely from his insider's knowledge of the real estate aspects of them all. In this audiobook, William L. Riordan, one of the "muckracker" journalists, records Plunkitt's take on politics in Plunkitt's own words - as delivered from the bootblack stand at the New York County Courthouse, Plunkitt's only office. His take on life, politics, and morality is as delightfully frank as it is astonishingly cynical. Enjoy! Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Plunkitt of Tammany Hall Subtitle: A Series of Very Plain Talks on Very Practical Politics Author: George Washington Plunkitt, William L. Riordan Narrator: Robert Bethune Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 10-13-15 Publisher: Freshwater Seas Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: In the days of Tammany Hall, politicians like George Washington Plunkitt spent their careers in service to the city - but first and foremost in the service of the political machine. Plunkitt seems never to have doubted exactly where he stood on the deeply corrupt yet amazingly effective politics and government in which he spent his life; he was entirely in favor of it and gave it his devoted service while becoming a millionaire in return. He was instrumental in expanding the New York City park system and in creating the Museum of Natural History, the 155th Street Viaduct, and many other public improvements - and he profited handsomely from his insider's knowledge of the real estate aspects of them all. In this audiobook, William L. Riordan, one of the "muckracker" journalists, records Plunkitt's take on politics in Plunkitt's own words - as delivered from the bootblack stand at the New York County Courthouse, Plunkitt's only office. His take on life, politics, and morality is as delightfully frank as it is astonishingly cynical. Enjoy! Members Reviews: An utterly charming look at politics and graft I stumbled across an excerpt from this book while editing a US History reader a while back, and was immediately charmed. Grabbed the ebook/audible bundle and can highly recommend both. Plunkitt is a character, and his little homilies on NYC, graft, and in particular the political machine that made this city such a plum landing pad for Irish immigrants provide telling insights into our particular immigrant story. Riordan's introduction provides valuable context, and Robert Bethune's gives an audiobook performance worthy of a one man stage show. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Coolidge-An-American-Enigma-Audiobook/B005NK2TZ6 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Coolidge: An American Enigma Author: Robert Sobel Narrator: Charles Bice Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 09-20-11 Publisher: Regnery Publishing Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 101 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: In the first full-scale biography of Calvin Coolidge in a generation, Robert Sobel shatters the caricature of our 30th president as a silent, do-nothing leader. Sobel instead exposes the real Coolidge, whose legacy as the most Jeffersonian of all 20th-century presidents still reverberates today. Sobel delves into the record to show how Coolidge cut taxes four times, had a budget surplus every year in office, and cut the national debt by a third in a period of unprecedented economic growth. Though his list of accomplishments is impressive, Calvin Coolidge was perhaps best known and most respected by his contemporaries for his character. Americans in the 1920s embraced Coolidge for his upstanding demeanor, which came as a breath of fresh air after the scandal-ridden administration of Warren G. Harding. The sleaze that characterizes much of American political life today was absent in the Coolidge administration. Critic Reviews: "Sobel succeeds at getting the reader to take a serious look at this oft-neglected and sometimes disparaged president, and his tightly argued, well-researched book will be of importance to historians and presidential scholars for years to come." (Library Journal) "Sobel, who has previously written on the politics of economics, strives to provide a more balanced portrait of a surprisingly complicated and interesting man." (Booklist) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Robert Sobel) Tue, 20 Sep 2011 06:53:41 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Coolidge-An-American-Enigma-Audiobook/B005NK2TZ6 thebookvoice.com 16:57:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Coolidge: An American Enigma Author: Robert Sobel Narrator: Charles Bice Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 09-20-11 Publisher: Regnery Publishing Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 101 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: In the first full-scale biography of Calvin Coolidge in a generation, Robert Sobel shatters the caricature of our 30th president as a silent, do-nothing leader. Sobel instead exposes the real Coolidge, whose legacy as the most Jeffersonian of all 20th-century presidents still reverberates today. Sobel delves into the record to show how Coolidge cut taxes four times, had a budget surplus every year in office, and cut the national debt by a third in a period of unprecedented economic growth. Though his list of accomplishments is impressive, Calvin Coolidge was perhaps best known and most respected by his contemporaries for his character. Americans in the 1920s embraced Coolidge for his upstanding demeanor, which came as a breath of fresh air after the scandal-ridden administration of Warren G. Harding. The sleaze that characterizes much of American political life today was absent in the Coolidge administration. Critic Reviews: "Sobel succeeds at getting the reader to take a serious look at this oft-neglected and sometimes disparaged president, and his tightly argued, well-researched book will be of importance to historians and presidential scholars for years to come." (Library Journal) "Sobel, who has previously written on the politics of economics, strives to provide a more balanced portrait of a surprisingly complicated and interesting man." (Booklist) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Coolidge: An American Enigma Author: Robert Sobel Narrator: Charles Bice Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 09-20-11 Publisher: Regnery Publishing Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 101 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: In the first full-scale biography of Calvin Coolidge in a generation, Robert Sobel shatters the caricature of our 30th president as a silent, do-nothing leader. Sobel instead exposes the real Coolidge, whose legacy as the most Jeffersonian of all 20th-century presidents still reverberates today. Sobel delves into the record to show how Coolidge cut taxes four times, had a budget surplus every year in office, and cut the national debt by a third in a period of unprecedented economic growth. Though his list of accomplishments is impressive, Calvin Coolidge was perhaps best known and most respected by his contemporaries for his character. Americans in the 1920s embraced Coolidge for his upstanding demeanor, which came as a breath of fresh air after the scandal-ridden administration of Warren G. Harding. The sleaze that characterizes much of American political life today was absent in the Coolidge administration. Critic Reviews: "Sobel succeeds at getting the reader to take a serious look at this oft-neglected and sometimes disparaged president, and his tightly argued, well-researched book will be of importance to historians and presidential scholars for years to come." (Library Journal) "Sobel, who has previously written on the politics of economics, strives to provide a more balanced portrait of a surprisingly complicated and interesting man." (Booklist) Members Reviews: Reappraised I thought I knew Cal but I did not, now I have a better understand. A cool guy. Good story well told. Enjoyable and informative A sympathetic look at Silent Cal What made the experience of listening to Coolidge: An American Enigma the most enjoyable? This book attempts to flesh out the relatively one dimensional view of Calvin Coolidge which has been provided to most students of American history. It is generally successful in this regard, however the book relies too much on various verbatim readings of his speeches and writings. This gets a bit tiresome. Overall however the book does provide a better description of the personality and political philosophy of President Coolidge than found in other books on this era. Who was your favorite character and why? Obviously the personality of Coolidge dominates the book. Overlooked Presidency Would you listen to Coolidge: An American Enigma again? Why? Yes. Extremely interesting. What other book might you compare Coolidge: An American Enigma to and why? Any book about a historical figure whose accomplishments are overlooked. Did Charles Bice do a good job differentiating all the characters? How? Yes, Mr. Bice did an excellent job of separating and acknowledging pros and cons of decisions made by the characters in the book, as well as the reasoning behind those decisions. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? I had not intended it to be completed in one sitting. I wanted to read it in segments and slowly consider what had been written, in order to get a better understanding of the man, and not overlook anything. Any additional comments? I'd recommend the book to anyone who cares to compare politics in Coolidges day to the over-reaching style of the current process. Dry I like the book but the reader could have been a whole lot more exciting. I found that I had to leave the story from time to time to get back into the storyt; but I did learn and I didn't realize he was a progressive liberal turned conservative. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-Great-Agnostic-Audiobook/B07198J1B3 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Great Agnostic Subtitle: Robert Ingersoll and American Freethought Author: Susan Jacoby Narrator: Rich Miller Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs Language: English Release date: 05-10-17 Publisher: Pitchstone Publishing Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: A biography that restores America's foremost 19th-century champion of reason and secularism to our still contested 21st-century public square. During the Gilded Age, which saw the dawn of America's enduring culture wars, Robert Green Ingersoll was known as "the Great Agnostic". The nation's most famous orator, he raised his voice on behalf of Enlightenment reason, secularism, and the separation of church and state with a vigor unmatched since America's revolutionary generation. When he died in 1899, even his religious enemies acknowledged that he might have aspired to the US presidency had he been willing to mask his opposition to religion. To the question that retains its controversial power today - was the United States founded as a Christian nation? - Ingersoll answered an emphatic no. In this provocative biography, Susan Jacoby, the author of Freethinkers: A History of American Secularism, restores Ingersoll to his rightful place in an American intellectual tradition extending from Thomas Jefferson and Thomas Paine to the current generation of "new atheists". Jacoby illuminates the ways in which America's often-denigrated and forgotten secular history encompasses issues, ranging from women's rights to evolution, as potent and divisive today as they were in Ingersoll's time. Ingersoll emerges in this portrait as one of the indispensable public figures who keep an alternative version of history alive. He devoted his life to that greatest secular idea of all - liberty of conscience belonging to the religious and nonreligious alike. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Susan Jacoby) Wed, 10 May 2017 11:30:20 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-Great-Agnostic-Audiobook/B07198J1B3 thebookvoice.com 00:05:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Great Agnostic Subtitle: Robert Ingersoll and American Freethought Author: Susan Jacoby Narrator: Rich Miller Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs Language: English Release date: 05-10-17 Publisher: Pitchstone Publishing Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: A biography that restores America's foremost 19th-century champion of reason and secularism to our still contested 21st-century public square. During the Gilded Age, which saw the dawn of America's enduring culture wars, Robert Green Ingersoll was known as "the Great Agnostic". The nation's most famous orator, he raised his voice on behalf of Enlightenment reason, secularism, and the separation of church and state with a vigor unmatched since America's revolutionary generation. When he died in 1899, even his religious enemies acknowledged that he might have aspired to the US presidency had he been willing to mask his opposition to religion. To the question that retains its controversial power today - was the United States founded as a Christian nation? - Ingersoll answered an emphatic no. In this provocative biography, Susan Jacoby, the author of Freethinkers: A History of American Secularism, restores Ingersoll to his rightful place in an American intellectual tradition extending from Thomas Jefferson and Thomas Paine to the current generation of "new atheists". Jacoby illuminates the ways in which America's often-denigrated and forgotten secular history encompasses issues, ranging from women's rights to evolution, as potent and divisive today as they were in Ingersoll's time. Ingersoll emerges in this portrait as one of the indispensable public figures who keep an alternative version of history alive. He devoted his life to that greatest secular idea of all - liberty of conscience belonging to the religious and nonreligious alike. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Great Agnostic Subtitle: Robert Ingersoll and American Freethought Author: Susan Jacoby Narrator: Rich Miller Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs Language: English Release date: 05-10-17 Publisher: Pitchstone Publishing Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: A biography that restores America's foremost 19th-century champion of reason and secularism to our still contested 21st-century public square. During the Gilded Age, which saw the dawn of America's enduring culture wars, Robert Green Ingersoll was known as "the Great Agnostic". The nation's most famous orator, he raised his voice on behalf of Enlightenment reason, secularism, and the separation of church and state with a vigor unmatched since America's revolutionary generation. When he died in 1899, even his religious enemies acknowledged that he might have aspired to the US presidency had he been willing to mask his opposition to religion. To the question that retains its controversial power today - was the United States founded as a Christian nation? - Ingersoll answered an emphatic no. In this provocative biography, Susan Jacoby, the author of Freethinkers: A History of American Secularism, restores Ingersoll to his rightful place in an American intellectual tradition extending from Thomas Jefferson and Thomas Paine to the current generation of "new atheists". Jacoby illuminates the ways in which America's often-denigrated and forgotten secular history encompasses issues, ranging from women's rights to evolution, as potent and divisive today as they were in Ingersoll's time. Ingersoll emerges in this portrait as one of the indispensable public figures who keep an alternative version of history alive. He devoted his life to that greatest secular idea of all - liberty of conscience belonging to the religious and nonreligious alike. Members Reviews: Marvelous I have been introduced, and become curiously familiar with this American hero. Everything about this audiobook, the subject matter, the layout, the story form, all of it, fantastic. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/True-Reagan-Audiobook/B01DDTT81G Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: True Reagan Subtitle: What Made Ronald Reagan Great and Why It Matters Author: James Rosebush Narrator: James Rosebush Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 04-12-16 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 30 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: What made Ronald Reagan tick? What was the secret to his greatness, the source of his influence, the key to his character, the strength behind his leadership? And why does it matter to the nation today? Just the mention of his name still evokes deep admiration and affection among Americans of every stripe, on both sides of the aisle. Many have previously sought to capture the essence of this very public figure often called "mysterious and unknowable". But now, as James Rosebush tells Reagan's story from firsthand experience in True Reagan, we come closer to understanding the heart of this great American. In his roles as the longest-serving chief of staff to Nancy Reagan and deputy assistant to President Reagan (his point man on philanthropy and public/private partnerships), James Rosebush had unrivaled one-on-one access to Reagan, observing his personality, his decision making, and his guarded nature. Rosebush's revelations are moving and meant to inspire us to look to our 40th president for guidance now as we face the global challenges of a complicated 21st century. Ronald Reagan was first and foremost an intensely private person, although the life he led placed him at the center of people's attention from his earliest years. Small-town boy and college athlete, sportscaster and lifelong sports fan, actor and movie star, union leader and TV spokesman, Democrat and Republican, governor and president: What an incredible and extraordinary path. Rosebush tells how his center core was formed by his mother, who devoted herself to helping others even as the Reagans struggled themselves. The spiritual foundation she instilled in him by teaching him the Bible governed his thoughts, beliefs, and actions all his life. In a very real sense, his upbringing destined Reagan to become a global evangelist for American exceptionalism - but, importantly, as Rosebush learned firsthand, that did not mean Reagan thought Americans themselves were superior, as today's pundits and politicians often preach. Rather, Reagan believed that the ideals of America's founding were superior, enabling all Americans to live lives based on high ideals and spiritual principles and thus achieve unparalleled success. Reagan was uniquely able to lead from true conviction and strength, his confidence stemming from an unshakeable fundamental belief system. Better understanding the essence of this inspiring and principled leader is critical to our future. Journey back with Rosebush through the innumerable examples he recounts from firsthand observation, and marvel once again at True Reagan. Critic Reviews: "Jim captures the wit, wisdom, and warmth of President Reagan. He was there as Reagan set out to change America and wound up changing the world. Jim had a unique perch to understand the character and leadership attributes of our beloved 40th President. He also was a keen observer of the real, not Hollywood, love affair between the President and Nancy and the impact that had on Reagan's achievements." (Kenneth M. Duberstein, former White House chief of staff to President Reagan) "Rosebush understands Reagan - what motivated him and what made him great. We need a whole lot more of Reagan's powerful moral courage and Jim Rosebush has shared what the President revealed to him on this subject during the years he worked in the White House. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (James Rosebush) Tue, 12 Apr 2016 17:17:05 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/True-Reagan-Audiobook/B01DDTT81G thebookvoice.com 09:22:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: True Reagan Subtitle: What Made Ronald Reagan Great and Why It Matters Author: James Rosebush Narrator: James Rosebush Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 04-12-16 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 30 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: What made Ronald Reagan tick? What was the secret to his greatness, the source of his influence, the key to his character, the strength behind his leadership? And why does it matter to the nation today? Just the mention of his name still evokes deep admiration and affection among Americans of every stripe, on both sides of the aisle. Many have previously sought to capture the essence of this very public figure often called "mysterious and unknowable". But now, as James Rosebush tells Reagan's story from firsthand experience in True Reagan, we come closer to understanding the heart of this great American. In his roles as the longest-serving chief of staff to Nancy Reagan and deputy assistant to President Reagan (his point man on philanthropy and public/private partnerships), James Rosebush had unrivaled one-on-one access to Reagan, observing his personality, his decision making, and his guarded nature. Rosebush's revelations are moving and meant to inspire us to look to our 40th president for guidance now as we face the global challenges of a complicated 21st century. Ronald Reagan was first and foremost an intensely private person, although the life he led placed him at the center of people's attention from his earliest years. Small-town boy and college athlete, sportscaster and lifelong sports fan, actor and movie star, union leader and TV spokesman, Democrat and Republican, governor and president: What an incredible and extraordinary path. Rosebush tells how his center core was formed by his mother, who devoted herself to helping others even as the Reagans struggled themselves. The spiritual foundation she instilled in him by teaching him the Bible governed his thoughts, beliefs, and actions all his life. In a very real sense, his upbringing destined Reagan to become a global evangelist for American exceptionalism - but, importantly, as Rosebush learned firsthand, that did not mean Reagan thought Americans themselves were superior, as today's pundits and politicians often preach. Rather, Reagan believed that the ideals of America's founding were superior, enabling all Americans to live lives based on high ideals and spiritual principles and thus achieve unparalleled success. Reagan was uniquely able to lead from true conviction and strength, his confidence stemming from an unshakeable fundamental belief system. Better understanding the essence of this inspiring and principled leader is critical to our future. Journey back with Rosebush through the innumerable examples he recounts from firsthand observation, and marvel once again at True Reagan. Critic Reviews: "Jim captures the wit, wisdom, and warmth of President Reagan. He was there as Reagan set out to change America and wound up changing the world. Jim had a unique perch to understand the character and leadership attributes of our beloved 40th President. He also was a keen observer of the real, not Hollywood, love affair between the President and Nancy and the impact that had on Reagan's achievements." (Kenneth M. Duberstein, former White House chief of staff to President Reagan) "Rosebush understands Reagan - what motivated him and what made him great. We need a whole lot more of Reagan's powerful moral courage and Jim Rosebush has shared what the President revealed to him on this subject during the years he worked in the White House. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: True Reagan Subtitle: What Made Ronald Reagan Great and Why It Matters Author: James Rosebush Narrator: James Rosebush Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 04-12-16 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 30 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: What made Ronald Reagan tick? What was the secret to his greatness, the source of his influence, the key to his character, the strength behind his leadership? And why does it matter to the nation today? Just the mention of his name still evokes deep admiration and affection among Americans of every stripe, on both sides of the aisle. Many have previously sought to capture the essence of this very public figure often called "mysterious and unknowable". But now, as James Rosebush tells Reagan's story from firsthand experience in True Reagan, we come closer to understanding the heart of this great American. In his roles as the longest-serving chief of staff to Nancy Reagan and deputy assistant to President Reagan (his point man on philanthropy and public/private partnerships), James Rosebush had unrivaled one-on-one access to Reagan, observing his personality, his decision making, and his guarded nature. Rosebush's revelations are moving and meant to inspire us to look to our 40th president for guidance now as we face the global challenges of a complicated 21st century. Ronald Reagan was first and foremost an intensely private person, although the life he led placed him at the center of people's attention from his earliest years. Small-town boy and college athlete, sportscaster and lifelong sports fan, actor and movie star, union leader and TV spokesman, Democrat and Republican, governor and president: What an incredible and extraordinary path. Rosebush tells how his center core was formed by his mother, who devoted herself to helping others even as the Reagans struggled themselves. The spiritual foundation she instilled in him by teaching him the Bible governed his thoughts, beliefs, and actions all his life. In a very real sense, his upbringing destined Reagan to become a global evangelist for American exceptionalism - but, importantly, as Rosebush learned firsthand, that did not mean Reagan thought Americans themselves were superior, as today's pundits and politicians often preach. Rather, Reagan believed that the ideals of America's founding were superior, enabling all Americans to live lives based on high ideals and spiritual principles and thus achieve unparalleled success. Reagan was uniquely able to lead from true conviction and strength, his confidence stemming from an unshakeable fundamental belief system. Better understanding the essence of this inspiring and principled leader is critical to our future. Journey back with Rosebush through the innumerable examples he recounts from firsthand observation, and marvel once again at True Reagan. Critic Reviews: "Jim captures the wit, wisdom, and warmth of President Reagan. He was there as Reagan set out to change America and wound up changing the world. Jim had a unique perch to understand the character and leadership attributes of our beloved 40th President. He also was a keen observer of the real, not Hollywood, love affair between the President and Nancy and the impact that had on Reagan's achievements." (Kenneth M. Duberstein, former White House chief of staff to President Reagan) "Rosebush understands Reagan - what motivated him and what made him great. We need a whole lot more of Reagan's powerful moral courage and Jim Rosebush has shared what the President revealed to him on this subject during the years he worked in the White House. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Alexander-Hamilton-A-Short-Biography-Audiobook/B01BDGHOH6 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Alexander Hamilton - A Short Biography Subtitle: 30 Minute Book Series 10 Author: Doug West Narrator: Gregory Diehl Format: Unabridged Length: 45 mins Language: English Release date: 02-02-16 Publisher: C&D Publications Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Alexander Hamilton, born in the British West Indies, was an outsider from the very beginning. His illegitimate birth drove him to prove his worthiness to others throughout his life. His quest for honor was one of the defining characteristics that colored his decisions. Hamilton was a small man with a large ambition, and this would drive him to greatness and create some powerful enemies in his wake. Alexander Hamilton's life was not without its share of tragedy. Before his 15th birthday, his father had abandoned the family and his mother had died of yellow fever. Luckily for young Alexander, a group of benefactors realized his potential and paid to have him sent to the British colony, America, for an education. After serving as General Washington's aide-de-camp during the Revolutionary War, Hamilton returned to his law practice and soon entered politics. In 1787, he would help draft the Constitution of the United States and then write a series of critical essays, called the Federalist Papers, which were key to ratification of the Constitution. Hamilton's position on the role of government was for a strong federal government. President Washington nominated Hamilton to become the first Secretary of the Treasury. During his tenure as Secretary of the Treasury, he set the nation on a sound fiscal footing, established the first national bank and a mint to produce coinage. Hamilton was a master of setting up institutions within the government and making bitter enemies of powerful men, such as John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and Aaron Burr. One of Hamilton's political rivalries would turn very personal as Aaron Burr, the sitting vice president of the United States, was seeking retaliation for Hamilton's disparaging remarks. Hamilton's honor would not let him decline Burr's challenge to a duel. The outcome of the duel was fatal for Alexander Hamilton - dead at age 49, leaving behind a wife, seven living children, and a legacy that would survive the centuries. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Doug West) Tue, 02 Feb 2016 23:03:29 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Alexander-Hamilton-A-Short-Biography-Audiobook/B01BDGHOH6 thebookvoice.com 00:45:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Alexander Hamilton - A Short Biography Subtitle: 30 Minute Book Series 10 Author: Doug West Narrator: Gregory Diehl Format: Unabridged Length: 45 mins Language: English Release date: 02-02-16 Publisher: C&D Publications Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Alexander Hamilton, born in the British West Indies, was an outsider from the very beginning. His illegitimate birth drove him to prove his worthiness to others throughout his life. His quest for honor was one of the defining characteristics that colored his decisions. Hamilton was a small man with a large ambition, and this would drive him to greatness and create some powerful enemies in his wake. Alexander Hamilton's life was not without its share of tragedy. Before his 15th birthday, his father had abandoned the family and his mother had died of yellow fever. Luckily for young Alexander, a group of benefactors realized his potential and paid to have him sent to the British colony, America, for an education. After serving as General Washington's aide-de-camp during the Revolutionary War, Hamilton returned to his law practice and soon entered politics. In 1787, he would help draft the Constitution of the United States and then write a series of critical essays, called the Federalist Papers, which were key to ratification of the Constitution. Hamilton's position on the role of government was for a strong federal government. President Washington nominated Hamilton to become the first Secretary of the Treasury. During his tenure as Secretary of the Treasury, he set the nation on a sound fiscal footing, established the first national bank and a mint to produce coinage. Hamilton was a master of setting up institutions within the government and making bitter enemies of powerful men, such as John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and Aaron Burr. One of Hamilton's political rivalries would turn very personal as Aaron Burr, the sitting vice president of the United States, was seeking retaliation for Hamilton's disparaging remarks. Hamilton's honor would not let him decline Burr's challenge to a duel. The outcome of the duel was fatal for Alexander Hamilton - dead at age 49, leaving behind a wife, seven living children, and a legacy that would survive the centuries. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Alexander Hamilton - A Short Biography Subtitle: 30 Minute Book Series 10 Author: Doug West Narrator: Gregory Diehl Format: Unabridged Length: 45 mins Language: English Release date: 02-02-16 Publisher: C&D Publications Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Alexander Hamilton, born in the British West Indies, was an outsider from the very beginning. His illegitimate birth drove him to prove his worthiness to others throughout his life. His quest for honor was one of the defining characteristics that colored his decisions. Hamilton was a small man with a large ambition, and this would drive him to greatness and create some powerful enemies in his wake. Alexander Hamilton's life was not without its share of tragedy. Before his 15th birthday, his father had abandoned the family and his mother had died of yellow fever. Luckily for young Alexander, a group of benefactors realized his potential and paid to have him sent to the British colony, America, for an education. After serving as General Washington's aide-de-camp during the Revolutionary War, Hamilton returned to his law practice and soon entered politics. In 1787, he would help draft the Constitution of the United States and then write a series of critical essays, called the Federalist Papers, which were key to ratification of the Constitution. Hamilton's position on the role of government was for a strong federal government. President Washington nominated Hamilton to become the first Secretary of the Treasury. During his tenure as Secretary of the Treasury, he set the nation on a sound fiscal footing, established the first national bank and a mint to produce coinage. Hamilton was a master of setting up institutions within the government and making bitter enemies of powerful men, such as John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and Aaron Burr. One of Hamilton's political rivalries would turn very personal as Aaron Burr, the sitting vice president of the United States, was seeking retaliation for Hamilton's disparaging remarks. Hamilton's honor would not let him decline Burr's challenge to a duel. The outcome of the duel was fatal for Alexander Hamilton - dead at age 49, leaving behind a wife, seven living children, and a legacy that would survive the centuries. Members Reviews: Five Stars Brief, clear, and a quick bio on a true American. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Mistress-Anne-Audiobook/B00BJ9RJDC Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Mistress Anne Author: Carolly Erickson Narrator: Veida Dehmlow Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 02-28-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: As Maureen Quilligan wrote in The New York Times Book Review of The First Elizabeth, Anne Boleyn "was a real victim of the sexual scandals her brilliant daughter escaped, and a subject Ms. Erickson's sensitivity to sexual and political nuance should well serve." Indeed, Carolly Erickson could have chosen no more fascinating and appropriate a subject. Alluring and profoundly enigmatic, Anne Boleyn has eluded the grasp of historians for centuries. Through her extraordinarily vivid re-creation of this most tragic chapter in all Tudor History, Carrolly Erickson gives us unprecedented insight into the singularity of Anne Boleyn's life, the dark and overwhelming forces that shaped her errant destiny, and the rare, tumultuous times in which she lived. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Carolly Erickson) Thu, 28 Feb 2013 10:38:02 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Mistress-Anne-Audiobook/B00BJ9RJDC thebookvoice.com 10:33:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Mistress Anne Author: Carolly Erickson Narrator: Veida Dehmlow Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 02-28-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: As Maureen Quilligan wrote in The New York Times Book Review of The First Elizabeth, Anne Boleyn "was a real victim of the sexual scandals her brilliant daughter escaped, and a subject Ms. Erickson's sensitivity to sexual and political nuance should well serve." Indeed, Carolly Erickson could have chosen no more fascinating and appropriate a subject. Alluring and profoundly enigmatic, Anne Boleyn has eluded the grasp of historians for centuries. Through her extraordinarily vivid re-creation of this most tragic chapter in all Tudor History, Carrolly Erickson gives us unprecedented insight into the singularity of Anne Boleyn's life, the dark and overwhelming forces that shaped her errant destiny, and the rare, tumultuous times in which she lived. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Mistress Anne Author: Carolly Erickson Narrator: Veida Dehmlow Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 02-28-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: As Maureen Quilligan wrote in The New York Times Book Review of The First Elizabeth, Anne Boleyn "was a real victim of the sexual scandals her brilliant daughter escaped, and a subject Ms. Erickson's sensitivity to sexual and political nuance should well serve." Indeed, Carolly Erickson could have chosen no more fascinating and appropriate a subject. Alluring and profoundly enigmatic, Anne Boleyn has eluded the grasp of historians for centuries. Through her extraordinarily vivid re-creation of this most tragic chapter in all Tudor History, Carrolly Erickson gives us unprecedented insight into the singularity of Anne Boleyn's life, the dark and overwhelming forces that shaped her errant destiny, and the rare, tumultuous times in which she lived. Members Reviews: An excellent biography Mistress Anne is a wonderfully-detailed account of Henry the 8th's court and the people who were destroyed by his obsessive need for a son. I do not agree with reviewers who feel Erickson did not do her research--I think that she used the best sources available 30 years ago, and as she herself says in the new preface, there are always new sources of information coming available. This work is still beautifully written and well worth the price Excelent! The book is in excelent conditions. I'm really happy with my purchase :) One Star Not in good shape. Rumors made this book a little tainted I read some of then reviews and can understand some of the negativity. I got this book free at the library and almost finished with it. I found it easy to read-it had a flow to it and who can state the actual story of Anne Boleyn is anything but boring. I also learned a little of the day-to-day life during the time-such as beauty secrets of the women back then, childbirth, religion and so on...that being said, the only important thing is the author used "rumors" as facts -or so it seemed when reading this. One rumor was that Anne Boleyn had six fingers. The story of Boleynâs extra digit most likely originated in a book by the Catholic propagandist Nicholas Sander. Sander never saw Boleyn in person, critics argue that itâs unlikely that such a seemingly ugly woman would have captured the affections of a would-be playboy like Henry VIII. It seems by the author making a few "rumors" almost seem true is tainting Boleyn's reputation even to this day. I say, enjoy the book-it's easy to follow and a nice book to read on a lazy Sunday...there are better books out there but I still enjoyed it. Could have been more sympathetic to Anne Boleyn. I found this book at the library, and liked it. There's a fair bit of speculation, but I think there's a wealth of factual information. I think the book could have been more sympathetic to Anne. I don't think she had a lot of great choices. She wasn't raised to be a Queen and I think her biggest problem was she didn't really understand the separation of the King as a head of state as well as her husband. She really didn't understand that role for herself. There are just certain things you can't really say when you are a Queen. I do think as she was not having a boy, she became desperate and wanted to kill Mary and Katherine. She should have kept that to herself. I think that's when Henry REALLY started to get scared and paranoid. He was not well liked at the time. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Harriet-Tubman-A-Biography-Audiobook/B01M13BAK5 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Harriet Tubman: A Biography Author: Michael Collins Narrator: Isaiah Lawson Jr Format: Unabridged Length: 27 mins Language: English Release date: 09-16-16 Publisher: Michael Collins Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Harriet Tubman was an American abolitionist, humanitarian, and an armed scout and spy for the United States Army during the American Civil War. Born into slavery, Tubman escaped and subsequently made some 13 missions to rescue approximately 70 enslaved families and friends, using the network of antislavery activists and safe houses known as the Underground Railroad. She later helped abolitionist John Brown recruit men for his raid on Harpers Ferry, and in the post-war era was an active participant in the struggle for women's suffrage. Born a slave in Dorchester County, Maryland, Tubman was beaten and whipped by her various masters as a child. Early in life, she suffered a traumatic head wound when an irate slave owner threw a heavy metal weight intending to hit another slave and hit her instead. The injury caused dizziness, pain, and spells of hypersomnia, which occurred throughout her life. She was a devout Christian and experienced strange visions and vivid dreams, which she ascribed to premonitions from God. In 1849, Tubman escaped to Philadelphia, then immediately returned to Maryland to rescue her family. Slowly, one group at a time, she brought relatives with her out of the state, and eventually guided dozens of other slaves to freedom. Traveling by night and in extreme secrecy, Tubman (or "Moses", as she was called) "never lost a passenger". After the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 was passed, she helped guide fugitives farther north into British North America, and helped newly freed slaves find work. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Michael Collins) Fri, 16 Sep 2016 00:13:20 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Harriet-Tubman-A-Biography-Audiobook/B01M13BAK5 thebookvoice.com 00:27:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Harriet Tubman: A Biography Author: Michael Collins Narrator: Isaiah Lawson Jr Format: Unabridged Length: 27 mins Language: English Release date: 09-16-16 Publisher: Michael Collins Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Harriet Tubman was an American abolitionist, humanitarian, and an armed scout and spy for the United States Army during the American Civil War. Born into slavery, Tubman escaped and subsequently made some 13 missions to rescue approximately 70 enslaved families and friends, using the network of antislavery activists and safe houses known as the Underground Railroad. She later helped abolitionist John Brown recruit men for his raid on Harpers Ferry, and in the post-war era was an active participant in the struggle for women's suffrage. Born a slave in Dorchester County, Maryland, Tubman was beaten and whipped by her various masters as a child. Early in life, she suffered a traumatic head wound when an irate slave owner threw a heavy metal weight intending to hit another slave and hit her instead. The injury caused dizziness, pain, and spells of hypersomnia, which occurred throughout her life. She was a devout Christian and experienced strange visions and vivid dreams, which she ascribed to premonitions from God. In 1849, Tubman escaped to Philadelphia, then immediately returned to Maryland to rescue her family. Slowly, one group at a time, she brought relatives with her out of the state, and eventually guided dozens of other slaves to freedom. Traveling by night and in extreme secrecy, Tubman (or "Moses", as she was called) "never lost a passenger". After the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 was passed, she helped guide fugitives farther north into British North America, and helped newly freed slaves find work. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Harriet Tubman: A Biography Author: Michael Collins Narrator: Isaiah Lawson Jr Format: Unabridged Length: 27 mins Language: English Release date: 09-16-16 Publisher: Michael Collins Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Harriet Tubman was an American abolitionist, humanitarian, and an armed scout and spy for the United States Army during the American Civil War. Born into slavery, Tubman escaped and subsequently made some 13 missions to rescue approximately 70 enslaved families and friends, using the network of antislavery activists and safe houses known as the Underground Railroad. She later helped abolitionist John Brown recruit men for his raid on Harpers Ferry, and in the post-war era was an active participant in the struggle for women's suffrage. Born a slave in Dorchester County, Maryland, Tubman was beaten and whipped by her various masters as a child. Early in life, she suffered a traumatic head wound when an irate slave owner threw a heavy metal weight intending to hit another slave and hit her instead. The injury caused dizziness, pain, and spells of hypersomnia, which occurred throughout her life. She was a devout Christian and experienced strange visions and vivid dreams, which she ascribed to premonitions from God. In 1849, Tubman escaped to Philadelphia, then immediately returned to Maryland to rescue her family. Slowly, one group at a time, she brought relatives with her out of the state, and eventually guided dozens of other slaves to freedom. Traveling by night and in extreme secrecy, Tubman (or "Moses", as she was called) "never lost a passenger". After the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 was passed, she helped guide fugitives farther north into British North America, and helped newly freed slaves find work. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Julius-Caesar-Ruler-of-Rome-Audiobook/B015RMVEXC Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Julius Caesar, Ruler of Rome Subtitle: The Life and Times of Rome's Most Feared Caesar Author: Cameron White Narrator: Jennifer Howe Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 09-25-15 Publisher: Make Profits Easy LLC Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Even if you are not the kind of person that loves history, there is a pretty good chance that you will have heard of Julius Caesar, even though he walked on the Earth over 2,000 years ago. Quite simply, he is the most well-known Roman citizen who ever lived and is the one emperor that has stuck in the minds of people for thousands of years due to his actions throughout his reign. Such was his power, and the desire of others to emulate him, that even his name spawned terms such as czar and kaiser, which have been used by other emperors centuries later to announce that they had absolute power. In other words, Julius Caesar has been held in high regard by almost anybody that wished to follow in his footsteps in some way and the fact that his name has entered into common language is testimony to the skill of the man himself. Throughout this amazing book, we will explore his early life and show how that shaped his character and then, eventually, his entire career. We will explore the highs and severe lows of his life from being forced into the army to effectively save his life, to being captured by pirates, conquests, revolts, civil war, supreme power, and of course his brutal assassination. This book does not go on hearsay, but instead it focuses on details from sources of the time. It charts his rise to power, how brutal he could be at times with people that crossed him or stood up against him. It looks at the very reasons that could have ultimately led to his assassination. Was it because he was getting too much power? Was it due to him making constitutional reforms that led to the rich getting poorer? Was it for the greater good of the empire or was it all about personal gain? bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Cameron White) Fri, 25 Sep 2015 12:11:02 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Julius-Caesar-Ruler-of-Rome-Audiobook/B015RMVEXC thebookvoice.com 03:36:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Julius Caesar, Ruler of Rome Subtitle: The Life and Times of Rome's Most Feared Caesar Author: Cameron White Narrator: Jennifer Howe Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 09-25-15 Publisher: Make Profits Easy LLC Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Even if you are not the kind of person that loves history, there is a pretty good chance that you will have heard of Julius Caesar, even though he walked on the Earth over 2,000 years ago. Quite simply, he is the most well-known Roman citizen who ever lived and is the one emperor that has stuck in the minds of people for thousands of years due to his actions throughout his reign. Such was his power, and the desire of others to emulate him, that even his name spawned terms such as czar and kaiser, which have been used by other emperors centuries later to announce that they had absolute power. In other words, Julius Caesar has been held in high regard by almost anybody that wished to follow in his footsteps in some way and the fact that his name has entered into common language is testimony to the skill of the man himself. Throughout this amazing book, we will explore his early life and show how that shaped his character and then, eventually, his entire career. We will explore the highs and severe lows of his life from being forced into the army to effectively save his life, to being captured by pirates, conquests, revolts, civil war, supreme power, and of course his brutal assassination. This book does not go on hearsay, but instead it focuses on details from sources of the time. It charts his rise to power, how brutal he could be at times with people that crossed him or stood up against him. It looks at the very reasons that could have ultimately led to his assassination. Was it because he was getting too much power? Was it due to him making constitutional reforms that led to the rich getting poorer? Was it for the greater good of the empire or was it all about personal gain? Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Julius Caesar, Ruler of Rome Subtitle: The Life and Times of Rome's Most Feared Caesar Author: Cameron White Narrator: Jennifer Howe Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 09-25-15 Publisher: Make Profits Easy LLC Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Even if you are not the kind of person that loves history, there is a pretty good chance that you will have heard of Julius Caesar, even though he walked on the Earth over 2,000 years ago. Quite simply, he is the most well-known Roman citizen who ever lived and is the one emperor that has stuck in the minds of people for thousands of years due to his actions throughout his reign. Such was his power, and the desire of others to emulate him, that even his name spawned terms such as czar and kaiser, which have been used by other emperors centuries later to announce that they had absolute power. In other words, Julius Caesar has been held in high regard by almost anybody that wished to follow in his footsteps in some way and the fact that his name has entered into common language is testimony to the skill of the man himself. Throughout this amazing book, we will explore his early life and show how that shaped his character and then, eventually, his entire career. We will explore the highs and severe lows of his life from being forced into the army to effectively save his life, to being captured by pirates, conquests, revolts, civil war, supreme power, and of course his brutal assassination. This book does not go on hearsay, but instead it focuses on details from sources of the time. It charts his rise to power, how brutal he could be at times with people that crossed him or stood up against him. It looks at the very reasons that could have ultimately led to his assassination. Was it because he was getting too much power? Was it due to him making constitutional reforms that led to the rich getting poorer? Was it for the greater good of the empire or was it all about personal gain? Members Reviews: Brief outline that reads like a 101 paper What did you like best about Julius Caesar, Ruler of Rome? What did you like least? I keeps good track of it's time line. Definitely hits on the main points of Cesar, but not as much in depth detail that I was looking for. What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!) Again, not as much detail as I'd of liked. What do you think the narrator could have done better? Very monotone. With so many long Roman names, it would have been a lot better with voice inflection. What else would you have wanted to know about Cameron Whites life? nothing? Fantastic A book that stays on track, keeping you focused on the main character. Great reader. Simple enough to understand. Great speed. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Josephine-Audiobook/B002V8KQXU Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Josephine Author: Carolly Erickson Narrator: S. Patricia Bailey Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 12-14-05 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 149 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Josephine's life story was as turbulent as the age, an era of revolution and social upheaval, of the guillotine and of frenzied hedonism. With telling psychological depth and compelling literary grace, Carolly Erickson brings the complex, charming, ever resilient Josephine to life in this memorable portrait, one that carries the reader from the sensual richness of her childhood in the tropics to her final lonely days at Malmaison. Critic Reviews: "An intimate, richly detailed, and candid portrait." (Kirkus Reviews) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Carolly Erickson) Wed, 14 Dec 2005 06:00:12 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Josephine-Audiobook/B002V8KQXU thebookvoice.com 13:03:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Josephine Author: Carolly Erickson Narrator: S. Patricia Bailey Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 12-14-05 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 149 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Josephine's life story was as turbulent as the age, an era of revolution and social upheaval, of the guillotine and of frenzied hedonism. With telling psychological depth and compelling literary grace, Carolly Erickson brings the complex, charming, ever resilient Josephine to life in this memorable portrait, one that carries the reader from the sensual richness of her childhood in the tropics to her final lonely days at Malmaison. Critic Reviews: "An intimate, richly detailed, and candid portrait." (Kirkus Reviews) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Josephine Author: Carolly Erickson Narrator: S. Patricia Bailey Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 12-14-05 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 149 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Josephine's life story was as turbulent as the age, an era of revolution and social upheaval, of the guillotine and of frenzied hedonism. With telling psychological depth and compelling literary grace, Carolly Erickson brings the complex, charming, ever resilient Josephine to life in this memorable portrait, one that carries the reader from the sensual richness of her childhood in the tropics to her final lonely days at Malmaison. Critic Reviews: "An intimate, richly detailed, and candid portrait." (Kirkus Reviews) Members Reviews: Engaging On the one hand, this book straddles the line between history and historical novel. There is a LOT of " she must have felt" or "she no doubt was feeling". If that does not bother you ( and it did not me) then I recommend it without hesitation just for the story alone - a very interesting biography of a woman constantly adapting to survive, first to the turmoil of France during the revolution, then to being the wife of a compelling ( but difficult) figure in world history. Good narratioon - takes a little bit to get used to ( she seemed a bit flat at the beginning) but that soon gave way to the story itself What an interesting subject! I have long been fascinated by Josephine Bonaparte and I am eager to read anything about her. Had I not previously read Sandra Gulland's trilogy on Josephine I may have given this book a higher rating. Gulland's books are impossible to put down, and I am afraid it'll be hard for any book on Josephine to match up to those. However, this book was interesting, better than her novel on Marie Antoinette, and the reader was pleasant to listen to. I would recommend this audio book. Agreeable starting point There are probably both better and more inferior books, than this one, about Josephine, or the revolutionary and napoleonic era in general. But as a introduction to a historic person, which I realized I had no knowledge about when I bought the book, it worked marvelous. Sometimes the author seems to be taking some liberties. She also seems to be be fimly in Josephine's camp at all time. But I didn't find this intruding upon an enjoyable and flowing narrative concerning the woman who appears to have wielded more real social power before her marriage to Napoleon, than she did in it or as empress. It certainly commenced a greater interest in the era for my part. Biased, but a good read. This book reads like fiction, the narrator was wonderful, and I found myself completely immersed in the ever changing life of this amazing woman. When Josephine died and the book ended, I almost felt like I lost a friend. However, be warned: this book is very biased. Josephine wasn't a saint and she wasn't always the victim. I will be following this book with a biography of Napoleon to get another view of their marriage. Good book, good narrator... I highly recommend it to anyone. Dull I was disappointed by this book. The reader was dispassionate, her monotone during even the most exciting parts of the story was distracting and ruined the pacing. Also, I feel that the author had strong biased against Napoleon. She was quick to emphasize every wrong that the emperor did to his wife, but overlooked the many things Josephine did to him. For instance, when Napoleon wrote romantic notes to his wife early in their marriage, she would mockingly read them out loud to her guests. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Lees-Old-War-Horse-Audiobook/B072FR52KN Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Lee's Old War Horse Subtitle: The Life and Career of General James Longstreet Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Dan Gallagher Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 05-29-17 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: One of the most important, and controversial, Confederate generals during the Civil War was Lieutenant General James Longstreet, the man Robert E. Lee called his "old war horse". Longstreet was Lee's principal subordinate for most of the war, ably managing a corps in the Army of Northern Virginia and being instrumental in Confederate victories at Second Bull Run, Fredericksburg, and Chickamauga. Longstreet was also effective at Antietam and the Battle of the Wilderness, where he was nearly killed by a shot through the neck. Had Longstreet died on the field in early May 1864, he would almost certainly be considered one of the South's biggest heroes. However, it was his performance at Gettysburg and arguments with other Southern generals after the Civil War that tarnished his image. After the South lost the war and Gettysburg came to be viewed as one of its biggest turning points, former Confederate generals looked to that battle to find scapegoats to blame for losing the war. Longstreet was charged with being slow to attack on the second day of the Battle of Gettysburg, allowing the Union to man Little Round Top. He also resisted Lee's order for Pickett's Charge the next day, making his criticisms clear both that day and after the war through his writings. The fact that he served in Republican administrations after the Civil War rubbed his former comrades the wrong way, and the Georgian Longstreet's criticism of Lee infuriated the Virginian Lost Cause advocates who idolized Lee. Near the end of his life, Longstreet authored From Manassas to Appomattox, a Civil War memoirs that looked to rebut his critics. Longstreet didn't avoid his critics, facing them head on by fending off criticisms of his record for the most part, usually including letters written by other officers to his defense. Longstreet also didn't pull punches, which he does at times quite poignantly on Lee's mishaps, most notably of course at Gettysburg. In other instances, he defends himself by criticizing others. When Fitz Lee notes that R.E. Lee called Longstreet the hardest man to move in the Army (a comment that can't be confirmed or refuted), he comes to his own defense in part by criticizing Stonewall Jackson during the Seven Days campaign. Hindsight is 20/20, and Longstreet's arguments in the conduct of certain campaigns certainly benefited from the passing of 30 years. At a number of places, Longstreet believes that if his suggestions were followed, the results could have destroyed Union armies or won the War. Nobody will ever be sure if he's right or wrong on these matters, though historians typically consider those kinds of statements bluster. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Charles River Editors) Mon, 29 May 2017 23:24:43 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Lees-Old-War-Horse-Audiobook/B072FR52KN thebookvoice.com 02:10:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Lee's Old War Horse Subtitle: The Life and Career of General James Longstreet Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Dan Gallagher Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 05-29-17 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: One of the most important, and controversial, Confederate generals during the Civil War was Lieutenant General James Longstreet, the man Robert E. Lee called his "old war horse". Longstreet was Lee's principal subordinate for most of the war, ably managing a corps in the Army of Northern Virginia and being instrumental in Confederate victories at Second Bull Run, Fredericksburg, and Chickamauga. Longstreet was also effective at Antietam and the Battle of the Wilderness, where he was nearly killed by a shot through the neck. Had Longstreet died on the field in early May 1864, he would almost certainly be considered one of the South's biggest heroes. However, it was his performance at Gettysburg and arguments with other Southern generals after the Civil War that tarnished his image. After the South lost the war and Gettysburg came to be viewed as one of its biggest turning points, former Confederate generals looked to that battle to find scapegoats to blame for losing the war. Longstreet was charged with being slow to attack on the second day of the Battle of Gettysburg, allowing the Union to man Little Round Top. He also resisted Lee's order for Pickett's Charge the next day, making his criticisms clear both that day and after the war through his writings. The fact that he served in Republican administrations after the Civil War rubbed his former comrades the wrong way, and the Georgian Longstreet's criticism of Lee infuriated the Virginian Lost Cause advocates who idolized Lee. Near the end of his life, Longstreet authored From Manassas to Appomattox, a Civil War memoirs that looked to rebut his critics. Longstreet didn't avoid his critics, facing them head on by fending off criticisms of his record for the most part, usually including letters written by other officers to his defense. Longstreet also didn't pull punches, which he does at times quite poignantly on Lee's mishaps, most notably of course at Gettysburg. In other instances, he defends himself by criticizing others. When Fitz Lee notes that R.E. Lee called Longstreet the hardest man to move in the Army (a comment that can't be confirmed or refuted), he comes to his own defense in part by criticizing Stonewall Jackson during the Seven Days campaign. Hindsight is 20/20, and Longstreet's arguments in the conduct of certain campaigns certainly benefited from the passing of 30 years. At a number of places, Longstreet believes that if his suggestions were followed, the results could have destroyed Union armies or won the War. Nobody will ever be sure if he's right or wrong on these matters, though historians typically consider those kinds of statements bluster. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Lee's Old War Horse Subtitle: The Life and Career of General James Longstreet Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Dan Gallagher Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 05-29-17 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: One of the most important, and controversial, Confederate generals during the Civil War was Lieutenant General James Longstreet, the man Robert E. Lee called his "old war horse". Longstreet was Lee's principal subordinate for most of the war, ably managing a corps in the Army of Northern Virginia and being instrumental in Confederate victories at Second Bull Run, Fredericksburg, and Chickamauga. Longstreet was also effective at Antietam and the Battle of the Wilderness, where he was nearly killed by a shot through the neck. Had Longstreet died on the field in early May 1864, he would almost certainly be considered one of the South's biggest heroes. However, it was his performance at Gettysburg and arguments with other Southern generals after the Civil War that tarnished his image. After the South lost the war and Gettysburg came to be viewed as one of its biggest turning points, former Confederate generals looked to that battle to find scapegoats to blame for losing the war. Longstreet was charged with being slow to attack on the second day of the Battle of Gettysburg, allowing the Union to man Little Round Top. He also resisted Lee's order for Pickett's Charge the next day, making his criticisms clear both that day and after the war through his writings. The fact that he served in Republican administrations after the Civil War rubbed his former comrades the wrong way, and the Georgian Longstreet's criticism of Lee infuriated the Virginian Lost Cause advocates who idolized Lee. Near the end of his life, Longstreet authored From Manassas to Appomattox, a Civil War memoirs that looked to rebut his critics. Longstreet didn't avoid his critics, facing them head on by fending off criticisms of his record for the most part, usually including letters written by other officers to his defense. Longstreet also didn't pull punches, which he does at times quite poignantly on Lee's mishaps, most notably of course at Gettysburg. In other instances, he defends himself by criticizing others. When Fitz Lee notes that R.E. Lee called Longstreet the hardest man to move in the Army (a comment that can't be confirmed or refuted), he comes to his own defense in part by criticizing Stonewall Jackson during the Seven Days campaign. Hindsight is 20/20, and Longstreet's arguments in the conduct of certain campaigns certainly benefited from the passing of 30 years. At a number of places, Longstreet believes that if his suggestions were followed, the results could have destroyed Union armies or won the War. Nobody will ever be sure if he's right or wrong on these matters, though historians typically consider those kinds of statements bluster. Members Reviews: Mostly about the Civil War in general. This book had very little information about Longstreet. Probably only 25% was about him. The rest was general information about the Civil War. There were also many grammatical errors and repeated sentences. General Longstreet Not what I expected, it was interesting , however, I expected much more detail of the campaigns General Longstreet was involved in. Forget it Not much of a book, really. The author's negative opinion of Longstreet is very clear in his writing. Don't waste your money. Learned much about Longstreet, the man. Thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Antony-Cleopatra-Audiobook/B00Y15GY32 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Antony & Cleopatra Author: Adrian Goldsworthy Narrator: Steven Crossley Format: Unabridged Length: 17 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 06-02-15 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 65 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: In this remarkable dual biography of the two great lovers of the ancient world, Adrian Goldsworthy goes beyond myth and romance to create a nuanced and historically acute portrayal of his subjects, set against the political backdrop of their time. A history of lives lived intensely at a time when the world was changing profoundly, this audiobook takes listeners on a journey that crosses cultures and boundaries, from ancient Greece and ancient Egypt to the Roman Empire. Drawing on his prodigious knowledge of the ancient world and his keen sense of the period's military and political history, Goldsworthy creates a singular portrait of the iconic lovers. "Antony and Cleopatra were first and foremost political animals," explains Goldsworthy, who places politics and ideology at the heart of their storied romance. Undertaking a close analysis of ancient sources and archaeological evidence, Goldsworthy bridges the gaps of current scholarship and dispels misconceptions that have entered the popular consciousness. He explains why Cleopatra was consistently portrayed by Hollywood as an Egyptian, even though she was really Greek, and argues that Antony had far less military experience than anyone would suspect from reading Shakespeare and other literature. In addition Goldsworthy makes an important case for understanding Antony as a powerful Roman senator and political force in his own right. Critic Reviews: "Unlike many competing authors, Goldsworthy never disguises the scanty evidence for many historical events." (Publishers Weekly) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Adrian Goldsworthy) Tue, 02 Jun 2015 20:31:48 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Antony-Cleopatra-Audiobook/B00Y15GY32 thebookvoice.com 17:13:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Antony & Cleopatra Author: Adrian Goldsworthy Narrator: Steven Crossley Format: Unabridged Length: 17 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 06-02-15 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 65 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: In this remarkable dual biography of the two great lovers of the ancient world, Adrian Goldsworthy goes beyond myth and romance to create a nuanced and historically acute portrayal of his subjects, set against the political backdrop of their time. A history of lives lived intensely at a time when the world was changing profoundly, this audiobook takes listeners on a journey that crosses cultures and boundaries, from ancient Greece and ancient Egypt to the Roman Empire. Drawing on his prodigious knowledge of the ancient world and his keen sense of the period's military and political history, Goldsworthy creates a singular portrait of the iconic lovers. "Antony and Cleopatra were first and foremost political animals," explains Goldsworthy, who places politics and ideology at the heart of their storied romance. Undertaking a close analysis of ancient sources and archaeological evidence, Goldsworthy bridges the gaps of current scholarship and dispels misconceptions that have entered the popular consciousness. He explains why Cleopatra was consistently portrayed by Hollywood as an Egyptian, even though she was really Greek, and argues that Antony had far less military experience than anyone would suspect from reading Shakespeare and other literature. In addition Goldsworthy makes an important case for understanding Antony as a powerful Roman senator and political force in his own right. Critic Reviews: "Unlike many competing authors, Goldsworthy never disguises the scanty evidence for many historical events." (Publishers Weekly) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Antony & Cleopatra Author: Adrian Goldsworthy Narrator: Steven Crossley Format: Unabridged Length: 17 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 06-02-15 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 65 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: In this remarkable dual biography of the two great lovers of the ancient world, Adrian Goldsworthy goes beyond myth and romance to create a nuanced and historically acute portrayal of his subjects, set against the political backdrop of their time. A history of lives lived intensely at a time when the world was changing profoundly, this audiobook takes listeners on a journey that crosses cultures and boundaries, from ancient Greece and ancient Egypt to the Roman Empire. Drawing on his prodigious knowledge of the ancient world and his keen sense of the period's military and political history, Goldsworthy creates a singular portrait of the iconic lovers. "Antony and Cleopatra were first and foremost political animals," explains Goldsworthy, who places politics and ideology at the heart of their storied romance. Undertaking a close analysis of ancient sources and archaeological evidence, Goldsworthy bridges the gaps of current scholarship and dispels misconceptions that have entered the popular consciousness. He explains why Cleopatra was consistently portrayed by Hollywood as an Egyptian, even though she was really Greek, and argues that Antony had far less military experience than anyone would suspect from reading Shakespeare and other literature. In addition Goldsworthy makes an important case for understanding Antony as a powerful Roman senator and political force in his own right. Critic Reviews: "Unlike many competing authors, Goldsworthy never disguises the scanty evidence for many historical events." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Very good While I throughly enjoyed Antony and Cleopatra, I was disappointed in how little is actually known and so a book entitled about these two lovers ends up being more about Roman history ( no fault of the author since the solid proven facts are just not there ) with some hours devoted to A and C, basically telling us that " little is known " !! But, it still was a very interesting listening experience and I just love Steven Crossley reading anything!!! Too Cool Excellent history...juicy story...master storyteller ... all by the master historian of the ancient roman world....Adrian Goldsworthy....you can't get any better.... Don't look to the left or right.... just get it. Very exceptional work.... also dont miss Julius Caesar... and How Rome Fell... and also Agustus....Goldsworthy shines...his work rocks. .. Anthony and Cleopatra. ... just spend your credit and soak it in. ... wonderfull history loved it. top popular history by a top historian. great for anyone interested in Cleopatra. Fresh insights on an old story Any additional comments? Again and again pleasantly surprised by thorough research, careful speculation, and fresh insights into the lives and times of Antony and Cleopatra. Inbetween falls the shadow... If you could sum up Antony & Cleopatra in three words, what would they be? If I could sum up Antony and Cleopatra in three words those three words would be: 1) Antony; 2) and; and 3) Cleopatra. Everyone recognizes the names - especially when you put them together. This is a book about them. What other words could I need? What other book might you compare Antony & Cleopatra to and why? This is a terrible question. I would probably compare it to other books by Adrian Goldsworthy. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Citizen-Clem-Audiobook/B0741DHKMW Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Citizen Clem Subtitle: A Biography of Attlee Author: John Bew Narrator: Roger Davis Format: Unabridged Length: 26 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 09-07-17 Publisher: riverrun Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Winner of the Orwell Prize for Political Writing. Winner of the Elizabeth Longford Prize for Historical Biography. Book of the year: The Times, The Sunday Times, New Statesman, The Spectator, Evening Standard. Clement Attlee was the Labour prime minister who presided over Britain's radical postwar government, delivering the end of the empire in India, the foundation of the NHS and Britain's place in NATO. Called 'a sheep in sheep's clothing', his reputation has long been that of an unassuming character in the shadow of Churchill. But as John Bew's revelatory biography shows, Attlee was not only a hero of his age but an emblem of it, and his life tells the story of how Britain changed over the 20th century. Here, Bew pierces Attlee's reticence to examine the intellect and beliefs of Britain's greatest - and least appreciated - peacetime prime minister. Critic Reviews: "Outstanding.... We still live in the society that was shaped by Clement Attlee." (Robert Harris, The Sunday Times) "The best book in the field of British politics." (Philip Collins, The Times) "Easily the best single-volume, cradle-to-grave life of Clement Attlee yet written." (Andrew Roberts) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (John Bew) Thu, 07 Sep 2017 01:13:45 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Citizen-Clem-Audiobook/B0741DHKMW thebookvoice.com 26:44:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Citizen Clem Subtitle: A Biography of Attlee Author: John Bew Narrator: Roger Davis Format: Unabridged Length: 26 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 09-07-17 Publisher: riverrun Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Winner of the Orwell Prize for Political Writing. Winner of the Elizabeth Longford Prize for Historical Biography. Book of the year: The Times, The Sunday Times, New Statesman, The Spectator, Evening Standard. Clement Attlee was the Labour prime minister who presided over Britain's radical postwar government, delivering the end of the empire in India, the foundation of the NHS and Britain's place in NATO. Called 'a sheep in sheep's clothing', his reputation has long been that of an unassuming character in the shadow of Churchill. But as John Bew's revelatory biography shows, Attlee was not only a hero of his age but an emblem of it, and his life tells the story of how Britain changed over the 20th century. Here, Bew pierces Attlee's reticence to examine the intellect and beliefs of Britain's greatest - and least appreciated - peacetime prime minister. Critic Reviews: "Outstanding.... We still live in the society that was shaped by Clement Attlee." (Robert Harris, The Sunday Times) "The best book in the field of British politics." (Philip Collins, The Times) "Easily the best single-volume, cradle-to-grave life of Clement Attlee yet written." (Andrew Roberts) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Citizen Clem Subtitle: A Biography of Attlee Author: John Bew Narrator: Roger Davis Format: Unabridged Length: 26 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 09-07-17 Publisher: riverrun Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Winner of the Orwell Prize for Political Writing. Winner of the Elizabeth Longford Prize for Historical Biography. Book of the year: The Times, The Sunday Times, New Statesman, The Spectator, Evening Standard. Clement Attlee was the Labour prime minister who presided over Britain's radical postwar government, delivering the end of the empire in India, the foundation of the NHS and Britain's place in NATO. Called 'a sheep in sheep's clothing', his reputation has long been that of an unassuming character in the shadow of Churchill. But as John Bew's revelatory biography shows, Attlee was not only a hero of his age but an emblem of it, and his life tells the story of how Britain changed over the 20th century. Here, Bew pierces Attlee's reticence to examine the intellect and beliefs of Britain's greatest - and least appreciated - peacetime prime minister. Critic Reviews: "Outstanding.... We still live in the society that was shaped by Clement Attlee." (Robert Harris, The Sunday Times) "The best book in the field of British politics." (Philip Collins, The Times) "Easily the best single-volume, cradle-to-grave life of Clement Attlee yet written." (Andrew Roberts) Members Reviews: Outstanding biography Would you consider the audio edition of Citizen Clem to be better than the print version? it is wonderful to finally have an unabridged edition of this amazing biography. I enjoyed the audio edition better. What did you like best about this story? to learn about the life of one of the most important political leaders in this nations history. the monumental achievements as well as the failures of Attlee. Which scene did you most enjoy? Learning about the way in which labour would not serve under Neville Chamberlain and how Attlee supported Churchill. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? seeing how Attlee's experience of social work in the east end of London changed him and how he began to view social conditions in a new way. Any additional comments? This is an amazing biography and I would highly recommend it to anyone interested in politics and/or history. Good old Clem It is widely accepted that the 1945 Labour government was responsible for some of the most significant changes in Britain of the last 100 years. However, the character and contribution of the prime minister of the day in helping to bring about these changes is less appreciated that it should be, argues Bew. Attlee, a man of slight build, and someone whose reserve and shyness did not help his cause, was regularly dismissed by opposition and party colleagues alike the famous quip by Churchill of a sheep in sheeps clothing. And yet, he led the Labour movement for over twenty years; and even after the electoral defeats of 1951 (when Labour still received the largest share of the popular vote) and 1954, he remained the partys biggest electoral asset. As a counterpoint to the current political world, the politics of Clem Attlee (citizenship, patriotism and ethical socialism) and the character of the man himself are rightly given voice in this excellent short biography. Often a neglected figure of huge significance Attlee warrants more of our study and consideration as we seek to develop a revived Labour Party with integrity and not spin. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Perfiles-de-Coraje-Profiles-in-Courage-Audiobook/B01I0I9PT0 Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> Título: Perfiles de Coraje [Profiles in Courage] Autor: John F. Kennedy Narrador: Horacio Mancilla Formato: Unabridged Duración: 7 hrs and 54 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 07-12-16 Editor: HarperCollins Espanol Calificaciones: 4 de 5 de 4 votos Categorías: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Resumen del editor: "Este es un libro acerca de la virtud más admirable de todas las virtudes humanas: el valor. Ernest Hemingway la definió como "gracia bajo presión". Y estos son los relatos sobre las presiones que experimentaron ocho Senadores de Estados Unidos y la gracia con la cual las enfrentaron". - John F. Kennedy Durante los años 1954 y 1955, el entonces Senador de Estados Unidos, John F. Kennedy, escogió a ocho de sus colegas históricos para presentar sus perfiles, destacados por sus actos de impresionante integridad ante una oposición abrumadora. Entre estos héroes se encuentran John Quincy Adams, Daniel Webster, Thomas Hart Benton y Robert A. Taft. Este libro recibió el Premio Pulitzer en 1957, y ha vuelto al mercado en esta nueva edición en español, que incluye una introducción escrita por Caroline Kennedy, además del prólogo para la edición conmemorativa escrito por Robert Kennedy, lanzada en 1964, resuena con lecciones perdurables para todos los tiempos sobre la más apreciada de las virtudes, y es una poderosa remembranza de la fortaleza del espíritu humano. Como afirma Robert Kennedy en el prólogo, este es "no solo un conjunto de historias del pasado, sino también una conexión de esperanza y confianza para el futuro. Lo que suceda en la nación, y en el mundo, depende de lo que nosotros hagamos con lo que otros nos han dejado". Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (John F. Kennedy) Tue, 12 Jul 2016 13:22:02 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Perfiles-de-Coraje-Profiles-in-Courage-Audiobook/B01I0I9PT0 thebookvoice.com 07:54:00 no Escucha este título completo gratis en thebookvoice.com Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> Título: Perfiles de Coraje [Profiles in Courage] Autor: John F. Kennedy Narrador: Horacio Mancilla Formato: Unabridged Duración: 7 hrs and 54 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 07-12-16 Editor: HarperCollins Espanol Calificaciones: 4 de 5 de 4 votos Categorías: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Resumen del editor: "Este es un libro acerca de la virtud más admirable de todas las virtudes humanas: el valor. Ernest Hemingway la definió como "gracia bajo presión". Y estos son los relatos sobre las presiones que experimentaron ocho Senadores de Estados Unidos y la gracia con la cual las enfrentaron". - John F. Kennedy Durante los años 1954 y 1955, el entonces Senador de Estados Unidos, John F. Kennedy, escogió a ocho de sus colegas históricos para presentar sus perfiles, destacados por sus actos de impresionante integridad ante una oposición abrumadora. Entre estos héroes se encuentran John Quincy Adams, Daniel Webster, Thomas Hart Benton y Robert A. Taft. Este libro recibió el Premio Pulitzer en 1957, y ha vuelto al mercado en esta nueva edición en español, que incluye una introducción escrita por Caroline Kennedy, además del prólogo para la edición conmemorativa escrito por Robert Kennedy, lanzada en 1964, resuena con lecciones perdurables para todos los tiempos sobre la más apreciada de las virtudes, y es una poderosa remembranza de la fortaleza del espíritu humano. Como afirma Robert Kennedy en el prólogo, este es "no solo un conjunto de historias del pasado, sino también una conexión de esperanza y confianza para el futuro. Lo que suceda en la nación, y en el mundo, depende de lo que nosotros hagamos con lo que otros nos han dejado". Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish. Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> Título: Perfiles de Coraje [Profiles in Courage] Autor: John F. Kennedy Narrador: Horacio Mancilla Formato: Unabridged Duración: 7 hrs and 54 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 07-12-16 Editor: HarperCollins Espanol Calificaciones: 4 de 5 de 4 votos Categorías: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Resumen del editor: "Este es un libro acerca de la virtud más admirable de todas las virtudes humanas: el valor. Ernest Hemingway la definió como "gracia bajo presión". Y estos son los relatos sobre las presiones que experimentaron ocho Senadores de Estados Unidos y la gracia con la cual las enfrentaron". - John F. Kennedy Durante los años 1954 y 1955, el entonces Senador de Estados Unidos, John F. Kennedy, escogió a ocho de sus colegas históricos para presentar sus perfiles, destacados por sus actos de impresionante integridad ante una oposición abrumadora. Entre estos héroes se encuentran John Quincy Adams, Daniel Webster, Thomas Hart Benton y Robert A. Taft. Este libro recibió el Premio Pulitzer en 1957, y ha vuelto al mercado en esta nueva edición en español, que incluye una introducción escrita por Caroline Kennedy, además del prólogo para la edición conmemorativa escrito por Robert Kennedy, lanzada en 1964, resuena con lecciones perdurables para todos los tiempos sobre la más apreciada de las virtudes, y es una poderosa remembranza de la fortaleza del espíritu humano. Como afirma Robert Kennedy en el prólogo, este es "no solo un conjunto de historias del pasado, sino también una conexión de esperanza y confianza para el futuro. Lo que suceda en la nación, y en el mundo, depende de lo que nosotros hagamos con lo que otros nos han dejado". Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Fallen-Founder-Audiobook/B002VA8GI0 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Fallen Founder Subtitle: The Life of Aaron Burr Author: Nancy Isenberg Narrator: Scott Brick Format: Unabridged Length: 19 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 04-12-07 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 153 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Nancy Isenberg's eye-opening, painstakingly researched biography reveals a true patriot. A brave participant in the Revolutionary War and an Enlightenment figure as much as Jefferson, he was a feminist and an inspired politician, statesman, and legislator who promoted decency instead of the factionalism that threatened the solidity of the young nation. He was a brilliant orator and lawyer who served as New York's attorney general and senator, before his election as vice president. Burr was, in short, a loyal citizen who had the bad fortune to make a powerful enemy early in his career. Alexander Hamilton was preoccupied with Burr for more than a decade, and subverted his career at every turn through outright lies and slanderous letters. Hamilton and Burr's other political rivals successfully denounced Burr as a man of extreme tastes, but the facts show him to be a man of moderation and open-mindedness generations ahead of time. Isenberg shows the gritty reality of 18th-century America, with its cutthroat politics, partisan maneuvering, sexual indiscretions, financial fiascos, and media slander. A brilliant restoration of a figure who ran afoul of history, Fallen Founder is a stunningly modern story. Critic Reviews: "Striking." (Publishers Weekly) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Nancy Isenberg) Thu, 12 Apr 2007 02:01:58 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Fallen-Founder-Audiobook/B002VA8GI0 thebookvoice.com 19:47:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Fallen Founder Subtitle: The Life of Aaron Burr Author: Nancy Isenberg Narrator: Scott Brick Format: Unabridged Length: 19 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 04-12-07 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 153 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Nancy Isenberg's eye-opening, painstakingly researched biography reveals a true patriot. A brave participant in the Revolutionary War and an Enlightenment figure as much as Jefferson, he was a feminist and an inspired politician, statesman, and legislator who promoted decency instead of the factionalism that threatened the solidity of the young nation. He was a brilliant orator and lawyer who served as New York's attorney general and senator, before his election as vice president. Burr was, in short, a loyal citizen who had the bad fortune to make a powerful enemy early in his career. Alexander Hamilton was preoccupied with Burr for more than a decade, and subverted his career at every turn through outright lies and slanderous letters. Hamilton and Burr's other political rivals successfully denounced Burr as a man of extreme tastes, but the facts show him to be a man of moderation and open-mindedness generations ahead of time. Isenberg shows the gritty reality of 18th-century America, with its cutthroat politics, partisan maneuvering, sexual indiscretions, financial fiascos, and media slander. A brilliant restoration of a figure who ran afoul of history, Fallen Founder is a stunningly modern story. Critic Reviews: "Striking." (Publishers Weekly) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Fallen Founder Subtitle: The Life of Aaron Burr Author: Nancy Isenberg Narrator: Scott Brick Format: Unabridged Length: 19 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 04-12-07 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 153 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Nancy Isenberg's eye-opening, painstakingly researched biography reveals a true patriot. A brave participant in the Revolutionary War and an Enlightenment figure as much as Jefferson, he was a feminist and an inspired politician, statesman, and legislator who promoted decency instead of the factionalism that threatened the solidity of the young nation. He was a brilliant orator and lawyer who served as New York's attorney general and senator, before his election as vice president. Burr was, in short, a loyal citizen who had the bad fortune to make a powerful enemy early in his career. Alexander Hamilton was preoccupied with Burr for more than a decade, and subverted his career at every turn through outright lies and slanderous letters. Hamilton and Burr's other political rivals successfully denounced Burr as a man of extreme tastes, but the facts show him to be a man of moderation and open-mindedness generations ahead of time. Isenberg shows the gritty reality of 18th-century America, with its cutthroat politics, partisan maneuvering, sexual indiscretions, financial fiascos, and media slander. A brilliant restoration of a figure who ran afoul of history, Fallen Founder is a stunningly modern story. Critic Reviews: "Striking." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Correct your history Have you read John Adams, Alexander Hamilton, Founding Fathers, 1776? If so Fallen Founder is a must read. It is a revelation if you consider Aaron Burr anything less than a peer of the great leaders of his time. I would also recommend it if you consider the politics of our time spiteful, vindictive, or petty. Our leaders are light weights in comparison. I had to give some thought as to why I did not enjoy this book as much as those above, in fact I stalled in some sections. I believe that the answer was outlined by the author. The others have volumes remaining of their own writings, and had champions willing to contribute to their legacy long after they were gone. Much of Burr was lost and no proponent survived to promote his standing. The author is forced to conjecture in many areas, which she readily states. Also I felt there was a sense of overly sympathetic presentation at times, but given forgivable given the starting block. Scott Brick, brilliant as always, but his acting talents are wasted on this narrative presentation. Very Burr-Centric This is a very well-researched book that is well-written and presented with a flair that ensures interest from beginning to end. Unfortunately, the story of Aaron Burrs life is presented through the lens of a Burr apologist. Nancy Isenberg goes to great lengths to damn Alexander Hamilton, Thomas Jefferson, the entire Federalist party, and most of the Republicans but spares one person from her scorn: Aaron Burr. I very much enjoyed listening to the other side of many events that I have heard/read time and time again over the years only presented in such a way as to always make Burr the hero and everyone else, save Theodosia, manipulative malcontents set on destroying the virtuous Burr. I think its critical to hear varied opinions, and this book succeeds at presenting several. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Grace-and-Power-Audiobook/B002UP1GYM Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Grace and Power Subtitle: The Private World of the Kennedy White House Author: Sally Bedell Smith Narrator: Lee Adams Format: Unabridged Length: 20 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 04-30-04 Publisher: Books on Tape Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 112 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: At the dawn of the 1960s, a 43-year-old president and his 31-year-old first lady (the youngest couple ever to occupy the White House) captivated the world with their easy elegance and their cool conviction that anything was possible. Jack and Jackie Kennedy gathered around them an intensely loyal and brillant coterie of intellectuals, journalists, diplomats, international jet-setters and artists. Perhaps as never before, Washington was sharply divided between the "ins" and the "outs." In his public life, JFK created a New Frontier, stared down the Soviets, and devoted himself to his wife and children. As first lady, Jackie mesmerized foreign leaders and the American people with her style and sophistication. Smith brilliantly recreates the glamorous pageant of the Kennedy years, as well as the daily texture of the Kennedys' marriage, friendships, political associations, and, in Jack's case, multiple love affairs. Smith's striking revelations include new information about what drew Jack to his numerous mistresses, and what effects the relationships ultimately had on the women; about the rivalries and resentments among Kennedy's advisers; and about the poignant days before and after Kennedy's assassination. Smith has fashioned a vivid and nuanced portrait not only of two extraordinary individuals but of a new age that sprang to life around them. Shimmering with intelligence and detail, Grace and Power is history at its finest. Critic Reviews: "What Ms. Smith has done is to write the first substantial narrative that captures what daily life was really like in the inner sanctum of the White House during the Kennedy years, with Jack and Jackie appropriately cast as the lead actors in the intriguing drama." (The New York Times) "Eloquently rendered social history....Highly readable account of the White House milieu shaped by John and Jackie Kennedy..." (Publishers Weekly) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Sally Bedell Smith) Fri, 30 Apr 2004 14:35:03 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Grace-and-Power-Audiobook/B002UP1GYM thebookvoice.com 20:37:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Grace and Power Subtitle: The Private World of the Kennedy White House Author: Sally Bedell Smith Narrator: Lee Adams Format: Unabridged Length: 20 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 04-30-04 Publisher: Books on Tape Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 112 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: At the dawn of the 1960s, a 43-year-old president and his 31-year-old first lady (the youngest couple ever to occupy the White House) captivated the world with their easy elegance and their cool conviction that anything was possible. Jack and Jackie Kennedy gathered around them an intensely loyal and brillant coterie of intellectuals, journalists, diplomats, international jet-setters and artists. Perhaps as never before, Washington was sharply divided between the "ins" and the "outs." In his public life, JFK created a New Frontier, stared down the Soviets, and devoted himself to his wife and children. As first lady, Jackie mesmerized foreign leaders and the American people with her style and sophistication. Smith brilliantly recreates the glamorous pageant of the Kennedy years, as well as the daily texture of the Kennedys' marriage, friendships, political associations, and, in Jack's case, multiple love affairs. Smith's striking revelations include new information about what drew Jack to his numerous mistresses, and what effects the relationships ultimately had on the women; about the rivalries and resentments among Kennedy's advisers; and about the poignant days before and after Kennedy's assassination. Smith has fashioned a vivid and nuanced portrait not only of two extraordinary individuals but of a new age that sprang to life around them. Shimmering with intelligence and detail, Grace and Power is history at its finest. Critic Reviews: "What Ms. Smith has done is to write the first substantial narrative that captures what daily life was really like in the inner sanctum of the White House during the Kennedy years, with Jack and Jackie appropriately cast as the lead actors in the intriguing drama." (The New York Times) "Eloquently rendered social history....Highly readable account of the White House milieu shaped by John and Jackie Kennedy..." (Publishers Weekly) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Grace and Power Subtitle: The Private World of the Kennedy White House Author: Sally Bedell Smith Narrator: Lee Adams Format: Unabridged Length: 20 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 04-30-04 Publisher: Books on Tape Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 112 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: At the dawn of the 1960s, a 43-year-old president and his 31-year-old first lady (the youngest couple ever to occupy the White House) captivated the world with their easy elegance and their cool conviction that anything was possible. Jack and Jackie Kennedy gathered around them an intensely loyal and brillant coterie of intellectuals, journalists, diplomats, international jet-setters and artists. Perhaps as never before, Washington was sharply divided between the "ins" and the "outs." In his public life, JFK created a New Frontier, stared down the Soviets, and devoted himself to his wife and children. As first lady, Jackie mesmerized foreign leaders and the American people with her style and sophistication. Smith brilliantly recreates the glamorous pageant of the Kennedy years, as well as the daily texture of the Kennedys' marriage, friendships, political associations, and, in Jack's case, multiple love affairs. Smith's striking revelations include new information about what drew Jack to his numerous mistresses, and what effects the relationships ultimately had on the women; about the rivalries and resentments among Kennedy's advisers; and about the poignant days before and after Kennedy's assassination. Smith has fashioned a vivid and nuanced portrait not only of two extraordinary individuals but of a new age that sprang to life around them. Shimmering with intelligence and detail, Grace and Power is history at its finest. Critic Reviews: "What Ms. Smith has done is to write the first substantial narrative that captures what daily life was really like in the inner sanctum of the White House during the Kennedy years, with Jack and Jackie appropriately cast as the lead actors in the intriguing drama." (The New York Times) "Eloquently rendered social history....Highly readable account of the White House milieu shaped by John and Jackie Kennedy..." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: More detail than I wanted If you want endless details of who dined or partied at the White House, who Jack Kennedy was sleeping with, and what Jackie was wearing when it happened, this book is for you. It's chock full of details about everything and everyone. I was shocked by some of the revelations, and it was fairly titillating; however it is so badly read with endless mis-phrasing and mispronounced words and names, that I nearly gave up on it several times. It was interesting, but a real chore to listen to it. I came away thinking what venal, selfish and self-absorbed people they all were. Best read of all the Kennedy books written Five Stars: Well written and very well spoken; interesting aspects of their lives described vividly (almost as though you were watching a movie or an excellent t.v. production. Brilliant. Well worth reading several times. Highly rececommend. Pleasantly surprised! Would you consider the audio edition of Grace and Power to be better than the print version? Didn't read the print version. What did you like best about this story? I consider myself a JFK aficionado. So when I saw this book available on audible, I decided to pick it up. Rather than being just a rehash on the same old stories we know about JFK, the author really delves in into what made JFK tick. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-Story-of-the-Malakand-Field-Force-Audiobook/B014M0MZN8 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Story of the Malakand Field Force Author: Winston Churchill Narrator: Ric Jerrom Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 09-15-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: In 1897, a young and untested cavalry lieutenant named Winston Churchill, more than a little keen to see action, got himself attached as a press correspondent to an expeditionary force newly formed to restore order on the North West Frontier of India. His dispatches to the London Daily Telegraph were later expanded into this audiobook. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Winston Churchill) Tue, 15 Sep 2015 04:30:02 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-Story-of-the-Malakand-Field-Force-Audiobook/B014M0MZN8 thebookvoice.com 10:16:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Story of the Malakand Field Force Author: Winston Churchill Narrator: Ric Jerrom Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 09-15-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: In 1897, a young and untested cavalry lieutenant named Winston Churchill, more than a little keen to see action, got himself attached as a press correspondent to an expeditionary force newly formed to restore order on the North West Frontier of India. His dispatches to the London Daily Telegraph were later expanded into this audiobook. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Story of the Malakand Field Force Author: Winston Churchill Narrator: Ric Jerrom Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 09-15-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: In 1897, a young and untested cavalry lieutenant named Winston Churchill, more than a little keen to see action, got himself attached as a press correspondent to an expeditionary force newly formed to restore order on the North West Frontier of India. His dispatches to the London Daily Telegraph were later expanded into this audiobook. Members Reviews: Another excellent entry from WSC. Excellent narrative from the Victorian era Winston Churchill. Tales from the point of the spear of British Imperial policy in India. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-Nazi-Murder-Squad-Audiobook/B075SJKC5V Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Nazi Murder Squad Subtitle: The Confession of Helmut Grund, Waffen-SS Cavalry Author: Helmut Grund Narrator: Michael Goldsmith Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 09-22-17 Publisher: Grand Oak Rare Books Inc Ratings: 1 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: The confession of Helmut Grund explores one of the second World War's most notorious men. Grund had trained his men well, and his new methods had held Deutschland's casualties down to 15 dead and 35 wounded, compared to much higher losses in the other units of the V-Truppe operating in Poland. In the eyes of Hitler and high-ranking members of the SS, the V-Truppe had proven itself in the field. Despite army resistance, an SS police division was formed in late September. On October 10, SS Gruppenführer (Lt. Gen.) Hausser began forming the motorized Verfügungstruppe Division (V Division), which would later be renamed Das Reich. Three regiments - Germania, Der Führer, and Grunds Deutschland - made up the division. This is his story. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Helmut Grund) Fri, 22 Sep 2017 05:01:47 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-Nazi-Murder-Squad-Audiobook/B075SJKC5V thebookvoice.com 03:22:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Nazi Murder Squad Subtitle: The Confession of Helmut Grund, Waffen-SS Cavalry Author: Helmut Grund Narrator: Michael Goldsmith Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 09-22-17 Publisher: Grand Oak Rare Books Inc Ratings: 1 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: The confession of Helmut Grund explores one of the second World War's most notorious men. Grund had trained his men well, and his new methods had held Deutschland's casualties down to 15 dead and 35 wounded, compared to much higher losses in the other units of the V-Truppe operating in Poland. In the eyes of Hitler and high-ranking members of the SS, the V-Truppe had proven itself in the field. Despite army resistance, an SS police division was formed in late September. On October 10, SS Gruppenführer (Lt. Gen.) Hausser began forming the motorized Verfügungstruppe Division (V Division), which would later be renamed Das Reich. Three regiments - Germania, Der Führer, and Grunds Deutschland - made up the division. This is his story. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Nazi Murder Squad Subtitle: The Confession of Helmut Grund, Waffen-SS Cavalry Author: Helmut Grund Narrator: Michael Goldsmith Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 09-22-17 Publisher: Grand Oak Rare Books Inc Ratings: 1 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: The confession of Helmut Grund explores one of the second World War's most notorious men. Grund had trained his men well, and his new methods had held Deutschland's casualties down to 15 dead and 35 wounded, compared to much higher losses in the other units of the V-Truppe operating in Poland. In the eyes of Hitler and high-ranking members of the SS, the V-Truppe had proven itself in the field. Despite army resistance, an SS police division was formed in late September. On October 10, SS Gruppenführer (Lt. Gen.) Hausser began forming the motorized Verfügungstruppe Division (V Division), which would later be renamed Das Reich. Three regiments - Germania, Der Führer, and Grunds Deutschland - made up the division. This is his story. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-Family-Audiobook/B002V0Q592 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Family Subtitle: The Real Story of the Bush Dynasty Author: Kitty Kelley Narrator: Susan Denaker Format: Unabridged Length: 28 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 09-09-04 Publisher: Books on Tape Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 91 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Prescott Bush was a two-time senator from Connecticut, working with Dwight D. Eisenhower. His son George H.W. was a congressman, the head of the Republican National Committee during Watergate, the head of the CIA, Vice President under Ronald Reagan and the 41st President of the United States. His son Jeb is governor of Florida and a future presidential candidate, while his eldest son, George W., is the 43rd President and possibly the most controversial one the U.S. has ever had. This is the story of how these men, backed by strong women, have risen to power. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Kitty Kelley) Thu, 09 Sep 2004 06:39:36 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/The-Family-Audiobook/B002V0Q592 thebookvoice.com 28:50:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Family Subtitle: The Real Story of the Bush Dynasty Author: Kitty Kelley Narrator: Susan Denaker Format: Unabridged Length: 28 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 09-09-04 Publisher: Books on Tape Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 91 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Prescott Bush was a two-time senator from Connecticut, working with Dwight D. Eisenhower. His son George H.W. was a congressman, the head of the Republican National Committee during Watergate, the head of the CIA, Vice President under Ronald Reagan and the 41st President of the United States. His son Jeb is governor of Florida and a future presidential candidate, while his eldest son, George W., is the 43rd President and possibly the most controversial one the U.S. has ever had. This is the story of how these men, backed by strong women, have risen to power. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Family Subtitle: The Real Story of the Bush Dynasty Author: Kitty Kelley Narrator: Susan Denaker Format: Unabridged Length: 28 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 09-09-04 Publisher: Books on Tape Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 91 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Prescott Bush was a two-time senator from Connecticut, working with Dwight D. Eisenhower. His son George H.W. was a congressman, the head of the Republican National Committee during Watergate, the head of the CIA, Vice President under Ronald Reagan and the 41st President of the United States. His son Jeb is governor of Florida and a future presidential candidate, while his eldest son, George W., is the 43rd President and possibly the most controversial one the U.S. has ever had. This is the story of how these men, backed by strong women, have risen to power. Members Reviews: Deliciously trashy Kitty Kelley's book is a chatty, trash talking look at the Bush family. It discusses George Prescott Bush who was a senator in the last half of the 50's and first part of the 60's. He was the father of George HW Bush and therefore the grandfather of the GW Bush. She points out that the family has a long history with Yale and the Skull and Bones Club; that Prescott and HW were pretty good students and that W was not -- and that W only got in because of his family legacy. She discusses the fact that the Bushes present themselves as a self made family, but that each generation has stood on the shoulders of the previous generation to get to the top. She points out some rumors, but tells you they are rumors. And the main point is that despite the public presentation, the family has some major cracks -- (and crack pots). One of the most interesting things she said was how difficult it was to get information on the Bushes; Apparently, its easier to find out stuff on the Royals than a family whose patriarch was head of the CIA. I enjoyed it; but I like peeking around the curtain to see who is working the machines. She got a little rough with Barbara Bush, but even with that, I felt that Ms. Kelley admired Mrs. Bush. If you are a big fan of the Bush family, you will think it scandalous; if you are not, you can enjoy it as a guilty pleasure. Well Written and Balanced. Excellent and well balanced! I find that Ms. Kelly has been careful to research and verify her material and appears to have done a very good job of reporting. Where the record is not clear, she appears to give both sides of the issue and is not afraid to state that there are questions on a particular point. I find the book to be insightful and feel I have gained in my understanding of the Bush family. I recommend this book to both those who support and those who oppose the Bushes. Fun, if not gospel Well, in reviewing this book I'm really torn. On one hand I think that Kitty Kelly is, as always, superbly entertaining, and I think she's probably fairly accurate in her reporting. However, the number of anonymous sources and near-gossip makes this book fall short of something that will be able to convince most "fence-sitters". It's a pity, because much of what she writes about is very convincing, wildly entertaining, and doutbless to the chagrin of the bushes, very embarressing. First Audiobook that I just could not finish. I have been getting 2 audio books per month for about a year and a half now and in that time, this would be the FIRST book that I just could not finish I even finished. I really gave this one a fair shot. Listened for about 7 hours and now all I want is that part of my life back. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Twilight-at-Monticello-Audiobook/B002V02NY8 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Twilight at Monticello Subtitle: The Final Years of Thomas Jefferson Author: Alan Pell Crawford Narrator: James Boles Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 01-28-08 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 80 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: It was during these years, from his return to Monticello in 1809, after two terms as president, until his death in 1826, that Jefferson's idealism would be most severely, and heartbreakingly, tested. Based on new research and documents culled from the Library of Congress, the Virginia Historical Society, and other special collections, including hitherto unexamined letters from family, friends, and Monticello neighbors, Alan Pell Crawford paints an authoritative and deeply moving portrait of Thomas Jefferson as private citizen, the first original depiction of the man in more than a generation. Here, told with grace and masterly detail, is Jefferson with his family at Monticello, dealing with illness and the indignities wrought by early-19th-century medicine; coping with massive debt and the immense costs associated with running a grand residence; navigating public disputes and mediating family squabbles; and receiving dignitaries and corresponding with close friends, including John Adams, the Marquis de Lafayette, and other heroes from the Revolution. Critic Reviews: "Insightful analysis and lucid prose make this autumnal portrait a rewarding experience." (Kirkus) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Alan Pell Crawford) Mon, 28 Jan 2008 10:28:32 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Twilight-at-Monticello-Audiobook/B002V02NY8 thebookvoice.com 11:15:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Twilight at Monticello Subtitle: The Final Years of Thomas Jefferson Author: Alan Pell Crawford Narrator: James Boles Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 01-28-08 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 80 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: It was during these years, from his return to Monticello in 1809, after two terms as president, until his death in 1826, that Jefferson's idealism would be most severely, and heartbreakingly, tested. Based on new research and documents culled from the Library of Congress, the Virginia Historical Society, and other special collections, including hitherto unexamined letters from family, friends, and Monticello neighbors, Alan Pell Crawford paints an authoritative and deeply moving portrait of Thomas Jefferson as private citizen, the first original depiction of the man in more than a generation. Here, told with grace and masterly detail, is Jefferson with his family at Monticello, dealing with illness and the indignities wrought by early-19th-century medicine; coping with massive debt and the immense costs associated with running a grand residence; navigating public disputes and mediating family squabbles; and receiving dignitaries and corresponding with close friends, including John Adams, the Marquis de Lafayette, and other heroes from the Revolution. Critic Reviews: "Insightful analysis and lucid prose make this autumnal portrait a rewarding experience." (Kirkus) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Twilight at Monticello Subtitle: The Final Years of Thomas Jefferson Author: Alan Pell Crawford Narrator: James Boles Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 01-28-08 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 80 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: It was during these years, from his return to Monticello in 1809, after two terms as president, until his death in 1826, that Jefferson's idealism would be most severely, and heartbreakingly, tested. Based on new research and documents culled from the Library of Congress, the Virginia Historical Society, and other special collections, including hitherto unexamined letters from family, friends, and Monticello neighbors, Alan Pell Crawford paints an authoritative and deeply moving portrait of Thomas Jefferson as private citizen, the first original depiction of the man in more than a generation. Here, told with grace and masterly detail, is Jefferson with his family at Monticello, dealing with illness and the indignities wrought by early-19th-century medicine; coping with massive debt and the immense costs associated with running a grand residence; navigating public disputes and mediating family squabbles; and receiving dignitaries and corresponding with close friends, including John Adams, the Marquis de Lafayette, and other heroes from the Revolution. Critic Reviews: "Insightful analysis and lucid prose make this autumnal portrait a rewarding experience." (Kirkus) Members Reviews: After Leaving Office Alan Pell Crawford has done a great service in telling the story of Jefferson in his retirement years. Jefferson is neither protrayed as an idol nor scandal riddled person. Rather, he is presented as a real person with issues in the context of post-revolution years. Actually, Jefferson comes out of this volume as a thoughtful though grim figure in his last days. His problems with debt, the loss of his beloved grandson, and the fact that Monticello was less than ideal for his later years are all here. The writing is beautiful and the reading of James Boles is outstanding. It places Jefferson in historical context and the listener will not be disappointed. Twilight at Monticello I don't know if it is the reader....or the subject matter....but this was the dullest book I have ever downloaded. All the interesting and tittalating things about Jefferson were completely glossed (or should I say dronned) over. In a word....boring. Twilight at Monticello I revealing study of the heart and mind of a very complex man. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Jefferson-Audiobook/B06Y5DZFTP Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Jefferson Subtitle: Architect of American Liberty Author: John B. Boles Narrator: Michael Johnson Format: Unabridged Length: 24 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 04-25-17 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 45 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: From an eminent scholar of the American South, the first full-scale biography of Thomas Jefferson since 1970. Not since Merrill Peterson's Thomas Jefferson and the New Nation has a scholar attempted to write a comprehensive biography of the most complex Founding Father. In Jefferson, John B. Boles plumbs every facet of Thomas Jefferson's life, all while situating him amid the sweeping upheaval of his times. We meet Jefferson the politician and political thinker - as well as Jefferson the architect, scientist, bibliophile, paleontologist, musician, and gourmet. We witness him drafting of the Declaration of Independence, negotiating the Louisiana Purchase, and inventing a politics that emphasized the states over the federal government - a political philosophy that shapes our national life to this day. Boles offers new insight into Jefferson's actions and thinking on race. His Jefferson is not a hypocrite, but a tragic figure - a man who could not hold simultaneously to his views on abolition, democracy, and patriarchal responsibility. Yet despite his flaws, Jefferson's ideas would outlive him and make him into nothing less than the architect of American liberty. Critic Reviews: "In a narrative as majestic as its subject, Boles takes a fresh, nuanced look at one of the America's most enigmatic founding fathers...Boles, an accomplished scholar well versed in the source material, deftly paints a picture of the world as Jefferson knew it, taking care not to mix up understanding with excusing, especially with the Virginian's relationship with Sally Hemings. This is a gem of a biography." (Publishers Weekly) "A fully fleshed biography of Thomas Jefferson that emphasizes his creative paradoxes and accomplishments...A stately, knowledgeable study." (Kirkus Reviews) "John Boles's Jefferson is learned, fluent, sensitive, and magnificently detailed. It gives due attention to the intellectual currents and social circumstances that made Jefferson who he was, and its careful engagement with the complexities of slavery is convincingly integrated into the whole. Professor Boles has earned an eminent place for himself in the ever-active field of Jefferson studies." (Andrew Burstein, author of Jefferson's Secrets and coauthor of Madison and Jefferson) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (John B. Boles) Tue, 25 Apr 2017 04:06:31 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Jefferson-Audiobook/B06Y5DZFTP thebookvoice.com 24:10:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Jefferson Subtitle: Architect of American Liberty Author: John B. Boles Narrator: Michael Johnson Format: Unabridged Length: 24 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 04-25-17 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 45 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: From an eminent scholar of the American South, the first full-scale biography of Thomas Jefferson since 1970. Not since Merrill Peterson's Thomas Jefferson and the New Nation has a scholar attempted to write a comprehensive biography of the most complex Founding Father. In Jefferson, John B. Boles plumbs every facet of Thomas Jefferson's life, all while situating him amid the sweeping upheaval of his times. We meet Jefferson the politician and political thinker - as well as Jefferson the architect, scientist, bibliophile, paleontologist, musician, and gourmet. We witness him drafting of the Declaration of Independence, negotiating the Louisiana Purchase, and inventing a politics that emphasized the states over the federal government - a political philosophy that shapes our national life to this day. Boles offers new insight into Jefferson's actions and thinking on race. His Jefferson is not a hypocrite, but a tragic figure - a man who could not hold simultaneously to his views on abolition, democracy, and patriarchal responsibility. Yet despite his flaws, Jefferson's ideas would outlive him and make him into nothing less than the architect of American liberty. Critic Reviews: "In a narrative as majestic as its subject, Boles takes a fresh, nuanced look at one of the America's most enigmatic founding fathers...Boles, an accomplished scholar well versed in the source material, deftly paints a picture of the world as Jefferson knew it, taking care not to mix up understanding with excusing, especially with the Virginian's relationship with Sally Hemings. This is a gem of a biography." (Publishers Weekly) "A fully fleshed biography of Thomas Jefferson that emphasizes his creative paradoxes and accomplishments...A stately, knowledgeable study." (Kirkus Reviews) "John Boles's Jefferson is learned, fluent, sensitive, and magnificently detailed. It gives due attention to the intellectual currents and social circumstances that made Jefferson who he was, and its careful engagement with the complexities of slavery is convincingly integrated into the whole. Professor Boles has earned an eminent place for himself in the ever-active field of Jefferson studies." (Andrew Burstein, author of Jefferson's Secrets and coauthor of Madison and Jefferson) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Jefferson Subtitle: Architect of American Liberty Author: John B. Boles Narrator: Michael Johnson Format: Unabridged Length: 24 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 04-25-17 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 45 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: From an eminent scholar of the American South, the first full-scale biography of Thomas Jefferson since 1970. Not since Merrill Peterson's Thomas Jefferson and the New Nation has a scholar attempted to write a comprehensive biography of the most complex Founding Father. In Jefferson, John B. Boles plumbs every facet of Thomas Jefferson's life, all while situating him amid the sweeping upheaval of his times. We meet Jefferson the politician and political thinker - as well as Jefferson the architect, scientist, bibliophile, paleontologist, musician, and gourmet. We witness him drafting of the Declaration of Independence, negotiating the Louisiana Purchase, and inventing a politics that emphasized the states over the federal government - a political philosophy that shapes our national life to this day. Boles offers new insight into Jefferson's actions and thinking on race. His Jefferson is not a hypocrite, but a tragic figure - a man who could not hold simultaneously to his views on abolition, democracy, and patriarchal responsibility. Yet despite his flaws, Jefferson's ideas would outlive him and make him into nothing less than the architect of American liberty. Critic Reviews: "In a narrative as majestic as its subject, Boles takes a fresh, nuanced look at one of the America's most enigmatic founding fathers...Boles, an accomplished scholar well versed in the source material, deftly paints a picture of the world as Jefferson knew it, taking care not to mix up understanding with excusing, especially with the Virginian's relationship with Sally Hemings. This is a gem of a biography." (Publishers Weekly) "A fully fleshed biography of Thomas Jefferson that emphasizes his creative paradoxes and accomplishments...A stately, knowledgeable study." (Kirkus Reviews) "John Boles's Jefferson is learned, fluent, sensitive, and magnificently detailed. It gives due attention to the intellectual currents and social circumstances that made Jefferson who he was, and its careful engagement with the complexities of slavery is convincingly integrated into the whole. Professor Boles has earned an eminent place for himself in the ever-active field of Jefferson studies." (Andrew Burstein, author of Jefferson's Secrets and coauthor of Madison and Jefferson) Members Reviews: The two sides of Jefferson the father of American liberty Wonderful insights into the conflicts that arose between Jeffersons public life where he repeatedly and earnestly opposed the institution of slavery and his private life where his slaves numbered more than 200. Superb narration. Excellent book in combination with Hamilton Wonderful narrative. Very little mention of Jefferson's relationship (or lack thereof) with Washington after his resignation. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Bismarck-Audiobook/B0787V88MS Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Bismarck Subtitle: The Man and the Statesman Author: A.J.P. Taylor Narrator: Nigel Patterson Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 12-26-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: In this compelling biography, historian A. J. P. Taylor reevaluates Bismarck's motives and methods, focusing on the chancellor's rise to power in the 1860s and his removal from office in 1890. Critic Reviews: "Mr. Taylor has performed the difficult task of compressing the most earth-shaking career between Napoleon and Hitler into fewer than 300 pages with conspicuous success." ( Times Literary Supplement) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (A.J.P. Taylor) Tue, 26 Dec 2017 15:32:48 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Bismarck-Audiobook/B0787V88MS thebookvoice.com 09:20:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Bismarck Subtitle: The Man and the Statesman Author: A.J.P. Taylor Narrator: Nigel Patterson Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 12-26-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: In this compelling biography, historian A. J. P. Taylor reevaluates Bismarck's motives and methods, focusing on the chancellor's rise to power in the 1860s and his removal from office in 1890. Critic Reviews: "Mr. Taylor has performed the difficult task of compressing the most earth-shaking career between Napoleon and Hitler into fewer than 300 pages with conspicuous success." ( Times Literary Supplement) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Bismarck Subtitle: The Man and the Statesman Author: A.J.P. Taylor Narrator: Nigel Patterson Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 12-26-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: In this compelling biography, historian A. J. P. Taylor reevaluates Bismarck's motives and methods, focusing on the chancellor's rise to power in the 1860s and his removal from office in 1890. Critic Reviews: "Mr. Taylor has performed the difficult task of compressing the most earth-shaking career between Napoleon and Hitler into fewer than 300 pages with conspicuous success." ( Times Literary Supplement) Members Reviews: A classic on Bismarck This is a classic of German history by the great British historian A.J.P. Taylor. In the book, he depicts the Iron Chancellor as a determined yet cautious diplomat and a faithful realpolitik statesman. Although uncompromising in objective, he is resilient to political context and flexible to different parties. Bismarck's success in uniting the German states and maintaining peace in Europe in the last decades of the nineteenth century, however, is also a product of luck. Without any master plan, the German statesman only acted contingently. A truly masterpiece, Taylor's succinct biography of Bismarck provides a clear and detailed portrait of German history. Classic historical biography of Bismarck by illustrious British historian. ... Classic historical biography of Bismarck by illustrious British historian. Will our grandchildren be capable of reading such a thing? I certainly hope so. They may need it. My my... This has been one interesting read that I just could not put down! A.J.P. Taylor really knows how to make history interesting, concise and maybe a bit too explicatory. Five Stars perfect! Four Stars Well-written if superficial life. Not enough background and color. Should have contained more explanation and short biographies of personalities. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Frederick-Douglass-Audiobook/B008HRPCKG Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Frederick Douglass Author: William McFeely Narrator: Robert Sevra Format: Unabridged Length: 18 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 07-06-12 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Pulitzer Prize-winning author McFeely captures the power and the contemplative nature of Douglass, while shedding light on the insecurities and humanity of the man himself. The power of this landmark biography lies in McFeelys ability to bring to life not only the charismatic man, but the age as welldetailing the struggle for emancipation in the political arena as the nation moved toward civil war. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (William McFeely) Fri, 06 Jul 2012 05:32:45 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Frederick-Douglass-Audiobook/B008HRPCKG thebookvoice.com 18:35:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Frederick Douglass Author: William McFeely Narrator: Robert Sevra Format: Unabridged Length: 18 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 07-06-12 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Pulitzer Prize-winning author McFeely captures the power and the contemplative nature of Douglass, while shedding light on the insecurities and humanity of the man himself. The power of this landmark biography lies in McFeelys ability to bring to life not only the charismatic man, but the age as welldetailing the struggle for emancipation in the political arena as the nation moved toward civil war. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Frederick Douglass Author: William McFeely Narrator: Robert Sevra Format: Unabridged Length: 18 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 07-06-12 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Pulitzer Prize-winning author McFeely captures the power and the contemplative nature of Douglass, while shedding light on the insecurities and humanity of the man himself. The power of this landmark biography lies in McFeelys ability to bring to life not only the charismatic man, but the age as welldetailing the struggle for emancipation in the political arena as the nation moved toward civil war. Members Reviews: Unique Perspective on the Civil War Era This is a good read. It's more of a compilation of autobiographical sketches by Mr. Douglass, with commentary. Enough reviews have been posted that I don't expect to have anything amazing to add to the discussion. If Civil War era history is your bag, you'll enjoy this authentic voice from the era, representing a unique perspective. Well Done This was an incredible book. I gave it four stars because it can get a little awkward or hard to follow at times, but it was overall a great read. Five Stars It was the book I wanted. Five Stars arrived as listed Captures Frederick Douglass the Complex, Fascinating Man This is an exquisite portrait, a work of staggering creativity, imagination and historical exploration. But warning: for mature audiences only. There are a number of reviews here that seem to slam this book. One even makes the ridiculous and irresponsible charge that the book is racist. I couldn't disagree more. This is a glorious portrayal of an African American intellectual and activist and one of our greatest national figures. But I will offer this warning: if you're interested in reading the elementary school version of Frederick Douglass (akin to those biographies of George Washington chopping down the Cherry Tree), then no this is not the book for you. If, however, you want to read a mature, psychologically insightful, compelling interpretation of the life of a richly complex and fascinating man, then this is the book for you. McFeely scores on so many levels it's hard to know where to begin. Example: As his former owner (yes slave owner) was nearing death, Douglass visited the man and the two men--former owner, former slave--had a reconciliation of sorts. In fact, Douglass' former owner had been keeping up with Douglass' work as an abolitionist. And the master's daughter had tracked down Douglass at various speeches and marches. In the odd universe of 19th century America, Douglass' former owners were basically "proud" of him for reaching such national prominence. Proud of him even though he denounced them in his speeches and autobiographies. During the reconciliation meeting, Douglass' former owner only objected that Douglass had gotten some details wrong in his autobiographies. Yes, the man had been reading Douglass' work and keeping up with him. Douglass' former owner didn't reject him or defend slavery at this meeting. Another fascinating episode and moral dilemma McFeely captures is the debate about whether Douglass should purchase his freedom. Douglass escaped slavery and was still legally in bondage even after he became a star on the abolitionist speaking circuit. As a fugitive, he was legally vulnerable to being captured, and re-enslaved.. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Thomas-Jefferson-A-Life-from-Beginning-to-End-Audiobook/B0756P3LHW Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Thomas Jefferson: A Life from Beginning to End Subtitle: One Hour History: US Presidents, Book 4 Author: Hourly History Narrator: Derek Jeck Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 08-31-17 Publisher: Hourly History Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: At a White House dinner in 1962 honoring the Nobel Prize winners of the Western Hemisphere, President John Kennedy greeted them by saying: "I want to tell you how welcome you are to the White House. I think this is the most extraordinary collection of talent, of human knowledge, that has ever been gathered together at the White House, with the possible exception of when Thomas Jefferson dined alone." The laureates might have been a trifle nonplussed to hear themselves collectively compared to one man, but Thomas Jefferson left his imprint on his state of Virginia; his young country, the United States; France, where he served as ambassador; and the world, where his opposition to tyranny and his advocacy of freedom have inspired generations to believe that the pursuit of happiness, as he wrote in his Declaration of Independence, is an unalienable right. You will hear about.... Jefferson himself opted for less opulent praise; the epitaph that he composed for his tombstone accommodated space for the dates of his birth and death, and listed the following accomplishments: author of the Declaration of Independence and the Statute of Virginia for Religious Freedom, and father of the University of Virginia. Between Kennedy's description of the third president of the United States and Jefferson's own rendition of his accomplishments resides the enigma of an American philosopher who ardently believed in freedom yet owned slaves; a patriot who served his country with his talents and energies, but who was embroiled in the political machinations which rose to the surface as soon as the first president was in office; a human being who doubted the intellectual equality of African-Americans yet was engaged in a 38-year affair with a much younger female slave, with whom he fathered six children; a brilliant innovator who lived his life in debt; a man accustomed to the finer things that life could offer who espoused the simple, agrarian model for the new country he helped to found. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Hourly History) Thu, 31 Aug 2017 20:46:14 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Thomas-Jefferson-A-Life-from-Beginning-to-End-Audiobook/B0756P3LHW thebookvoice.com 01:09:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Thomas Jefferson: A Life from Beginning to End Subtitle: One Hour History: US Presidents, Book 4 Author: Hourly History Narrator: Derek Jeck Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 08-31-17 Publisher: Hourly History Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: At a White House dinner in 1962 honoring the Nobel Prize winners of the Western Hemisphere, President John Kennedy greeted them by saying: "I want to tell you how welcome you are to the White House. I think this is the most extraordinary collection of talent, of human knowledge, that has ever been gathered together at the White House, with the possible exception of when Thomas Jefferson dined alone." The laureates might have been a trifle nonplussed to hear themselves collectively compared to one man, but Thomas Jefferson left his imprint on his state of Virginia; his young country, the United States; France, where he served as ambassador; and the world, where his opposition to tyranny and his advocacy of freedom have inspired generations to believe that the pursuit of happiness, as he wrote in his Declaration of Independence, is an unalienable right. You will hear about.... Jefferson himself opted for less opulent praise; the epitaph that he composed for his tombstone accommodated space for the dates of his birth and death, and listed the following accomplishments: author of the Declaration of Independence and the Statute of Virginia for Religious Freedom, and father of the University of Virginia. Between Kennedy's description of the third president of the United States and Jefferson's own rendition of his accomplishments resides the enigma of an American philosopher who ardently believed in freedom yet owned slaves; a patriot who served his country with his talents and energies, but who was embroiled in the political machinations which rose to the surface as soon as the first president was in office; a human being who doubted the intellectual equality of African-Americans yet was engaged in a 38-year affair with a much younger female slave, with whom he fathered six children; a brilliant innovator who lived his life in debt; a man accustomed to the finer things that life could offer who espoused the simple, agrarian model for the new country he helped to found. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Thomas Jefferson: A Life from Beginning to End Subtitle: One Hour History: US Presidents, Book 4 Author: Hourly History Narrator: Derek Jeck Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 08-31-17 Publisher: Hourly History Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: At a White House dinner in 1962 honoring the Nobel Prize winners of the Western Hemisphere, President John Kennedy greeted them by saying: "I want to tell you how welcome you are to the White House. I think this is the most extraordinary collection of talent, of human knowledge, that has ever been gathered together at the White House, with the possible exception of when Thomas Jefferson dined alone." The laureates might have been a trifle nonplussed to hear themselves collectively compared to one man, but Thomas Jefferson left his imprint on his state of Virginia; his young country, the United States; France, where he served as ambassador; and the world, where his opposition to tyranny and his advocacy of freedom have inspired generations to believe that the pursuit of happiness, as he wrote in his Declaration of Independence, is an unalienable right. You will hear about.... Jefferson himself opted for less opulent praise; the epitaph that he composed for his tombstone accommodated space for the dates of his birth and death, and listed the following accomplishments: author of the Declaration of Independence and the Statute of Virginia for Religious Freedom, and father of the University of Virginia. Between Kennedy's description of the third president of the United States and Jefferson's own rendition of his accomplishments resides the enigma of an American philosopher who ardently believed in freedom yet owned slaves; a patriot who served his country with his talents and energies, but who was embroiled in the political machinations which rose to the surface as soon as the first president was in office; a human being who doubted the intellectual equality of African-Americans yet was engaged in a 38-year affair with a much younger female slave, with whom he fathered six children; a brilliant innovator who lived his life in debt; a man accustomed to the finer things that life could offer who espoused the simple, agrarian model for the new country he helped to found. Members Reviews: Thomas Jefferson - Do you know him? Don't kid yourself, even our favorite patriots had their problems. This is an excellent view on the life and man Thomas Jefferson. Written with a historian's perspective some of the chapters can be a little dry or come through as repetitive, but after a quick re-read I find the author is tricking you with memorable details. In reading at least three biographies on every president this summer; I find this reading of TJ's history to be revealing as well as a great starting point for my next presidential discovery. You will enjoy the facts presented in this book. I also love some of the information found in his citations and bibliography. This book has also become an excellent primary research tool. I have enjoyed dreading about Mr I have enjoyed dreading about Mr. Jefferson. He will always be admired for all he did for America. To hear someone say unkind words is a pain in my heart. I will treasure in my heart all that he wanted to do for this great country. Thank you for this wonderful book. A short but decent overview of JEFFERSON'S LIFE This is not ment to be an in depth history of Thomas Jefferson's life but respectfully gives many highlights that life and his accomplishments. Read Thomas Jefferson A Life From Beginning to End I found this book entertaining and informative. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Stalins-Englishman-Audiobook/B01MR92UI8 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Stalin's Englishman Subtitle: Guy Burgess, the Cold War, and the Cambridge Spy Ring Author: Andrew Lownie Narrator: Steven Crossley Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 01-31-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 55 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Guy Burgess was the most important, complex, and fascinating of "The Cambridge Spies" - Maclean, Philby, Blunt - brilliant young men recruited in the 1930s to betray their country to the Soviet Union. An engaging and charming companion to many, an unappealing, utterly ruthless manipulator to others, Burgess rose through academia, the BBC, the Foreign Office, MI5, and MI6, gaining access to thousands of highly sensitive secret documents which he passed to his Russian handlers. In this first full biography, Andrew Lownie shows us how even Burgess's chaotic personal life did nothing to stop his penetration and betrayal of the British Intelligence Service. Even when he was under suspicion, the fabled charm which had enabled many close personal relationships with influential establishment figures (including Winston Churchill) prevented his exposure as a spy for many years. Through interviews with more than 100 people who knew Burgess personally, many of whom have never spoken about him before, and the discovery of hitherto secret files, Stalin's Englishman brilliantly unravels the many lives of Guy Burgess in all their intriguing, chilling, colorful, tragi-comic wonder. Critic Reviews: "Lownie brilliantly succeeds in painting a very complete picture of this British spy." ( Library Journal) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Andrew Lownie) Tue, 31 Jan 2017 14:38:34 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Stalins-Englishman-Audiobook/B01MR92UI8 thebookvoice.com 14:04:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Stalin's Englishman Subtitle: Guy Burgess, the Cold War, and the Cambridge Spy Ring Author: Andrew Lownie Narrator: Steven Crossley Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 01-31-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 55 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Guy Burgess was the most important, complex, and fascinating of "The Cambridge Spies" - Maclean, Philby, Blunt - brilliant young men recruited in the 1930s to betray their country to the Soviet Union. An engaging and charming companion to many, an unappealing, utterly ruthless manipulator to others, Burgess rose through academia, the BBC, the Foreign Office, MI5, and MI6, gaining access to thousands of highly sensitive secret documents which he passed to his Russian handlers. In this first full biography, Andrew Lownie shows us how even Burgess's chaotic personal life did nothing to stop his penetration and betrayal of the British Intelligence Service. Even when he was under suspicion, the fabled charm which had enabled many close personal relationships with influential establishment figures (including Winston Churchill) prevented his exposure as a spy for many years. Through interviews with more than 100 people who knew Burgess personally, many of whom have never spoken about him before, and the discovery of hitherto secret files, Stalin's Englishman brilliantly unravels the many lives of Guy Burgess in all their intriguing, chilling, colorful, tragi-comic wonder. Critic Reviews: "Lownie brilliantly succeeds in painting a very complete picture of this British spy." ( Library Journal) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Stalin's Englishman Subtitle: Guy Burgess, the Cold War, and the Cambridge Spy Ring Author: Andrew Lownie Narrator: Steven Crossley Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 01-31-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 55 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Guy Burgess was the most important, complex, and fascinating of "The Cambridge Spies" - Maclean, Philby, Blunt - brilliant young men recruited in the 1930s to betray their country to the Soviet Union. An engaging and charming companion to many, an unappealing, utterly ruthless manipulator to others, Burgess rose through academia, the BBC, the Foreign Office, MI5, and MI6, gaining access to thousands of highly sensitive secret documents which he passed to his Russian handlers. In this first full biography, Andrew Lownie shows us how even Burgess's chaotic personal life did nothing to stop his penetration and betrayal of the British Intelligence Service. Even when he was under suspicion, the fabled charm which had enabled many close personal relationships with influential establishment figures (including Winston Churchill) prevented his exposure as a spy for many years. Through interviews with more than 100 people who knew Burgess personally, many of whom have never spoken about him before, and the discovery of hitherto secret files, Stalin's Englishman brilliantly unravels the many lives of Guy Burgess in all their intriguing, chilling, colorful, tragi-comic wonder. Critic Reviews: "Lownie brilliantly succeeds in painting a very complete picture of this British spy." ( Library Journal) Members Reviews: A Time Capsule Burgess' life in a well drawn picture of British schooling and politics during the first half of the 20th century. Very enjoyable taste of another place and time. History the way I like it. The World's Worst Spy - But Interesting This is a very interesting because it shows that the conclusions of Alan Turing's personal story (Imitation Game) was a big lie. The star of this book is a basically an upper class, aristocratic pedophile. The guy was openly a communist and openly gay. If Burgess could make passes on men, expense his prostitutes in Turkey, and openly cavort with male prostitutes, then Turing's little crush on a particular dude was probably not a big deal. Burgess basically flaunts his left wing politics in front of MI5 and MI6 people for years, then they are shocked when the dude is a spy and ineffective in his nominal job. Why this book is worth reading is that people need to understand how we all give a pass to rich, upper-class "elites", even when they are disasters. Plus, we ignore talented people that don't have a personal background that we find non prestigious. The Cambridge 6 basically sold out their country because people just assumed they could not be traitors. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Thomas-Jefferson-and-His-Time-Volume-4-Audiobook/B002V1C4UA Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Thomas Jefferson and His Time, Volume 4 Subtitle: The President, First Term, 1801-1805 Author: Dumas Malone Narrator: Anna Fields Format: Unabridged Length: 18 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 02-02-07 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 29 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: The fourth volume of this Pulitzer Prize-winning biography vividly recounts Jefferson's eventful first presidential term. Though characterized by calmer seas than his second presidential voyage, Jefferson's first years in office find him confronting a nation deeply divided following the administrations of Washington and Adams, and many subsequent conflicts. He acquires the vast territory of Louisiana for the United States, challenges the growing power of the federal judiciary, and continues to press his opposition to the Hamiltonian doctrine of an overriding central government. He also assumes the unchallenged leadership of his party and is universally acknowledged as the preeminent American patron of science and general learning. Founding father: listen to the rest of the titles in the Thomas Jefferson and His Time series: ©1970 Dumas Malone (P)1998 Blackstone Audio Inc. Critic Reviews: "This is the best so far of an already superbly distinguished series which will constitute when finished one of the finest historical biographies of our time." (New York Review of Books) "In the grand design of Mr. Malone's comprehensive biography, the present volume maintains the magnificent quality of the preceding ones and in one sense outstrips them by fulfilling an urgent need in American scholarship....Henceforth, no one will dare to pronounce on any aspect of it, without having studied closely this [biography] of a great president by a great historian." (New York Times Book Review) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Dumas Malone) Fri, 02 Feb 2007 03:59:24 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Thomas-Jefferson-and-His-Time-Volume-4-Audiobook/B002V1C4UA thebookvoice.com 18:45:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Thomas Jefferson and His Time, Volume 4 Subtitle: The President, First Term, 1801-1805 Author: Dumas Malone Narrator: Anna Fields Format: Unabridged Length: 18 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 02-02-07 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 29 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: The fourth volume of this Pulitzer Prize-winning biography vividly recounts Jefferson's eventful first presidential term. Though characterized by calmer seas than his second presidential voyage, Jefferson's first years in office find him confronting a nation deeply divided following the administrations of Washington and Adams, and many subsequent conflicts. He acquires the vast territory of Louisiana for the United States, challenges the growing power of the federal judiciary, and continues to press his opposition to the Hamiltonian doctrine of an overriding central government. He also assumes the unchallenged leadership of his party and is universally acknowledged as the preeminent American patron of science and general learning. Founding father: listen to the rest of the titles in the Thomas Jefferson and His Time series: ©1970 Dumas Malone (P)1998 Blackstone Audio Inc. Critic Reviews: "This is the best so far of an already superbly distinguished series which will constitute when finished one of the finest historical biographies of our time." (New York Review of Books) "In the grand design of Mr. Malone's comprehensive biography, the present volume maintains the magnificent quality of the preceding ones and in one sense outstrips them by fulfilling an urgent need in American scholarship....Henceforth, no one will dare to pronounce on any aspect of it, without having studied closely this [biography] of a great president by a great historian." (New York Times Book Review) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Thomas Jefferson and His Time, Volume 4 Subtitle: The President, First Term, 1801-1805 Author: Dumas Malone Narrator: Anna Fields Format: Unabridged Length: 18 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 02-02-07 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 29 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: The fourth volume of this Pulitzer Prize-winning biography vividly recounts Jefferson's eventful first presidential term. Though characterized by calmer seas than his second presidential voyage, Jefferson's first years in office find him confronting a nation deeply divided following the administrations of Washington and Adams, and many subsequent conflicts. He acquires the vast territory of Louisiana for the United States, challenges the growing power of the federal judiciary, and continues to press his opposition to the Hamiltonian doctrine of an overriding central government. He also assumes the unchallenged leadership of his party and is universally acknowledged as the preeminent American patron of science and general learning. Founding father: listen to the rest of the titles in the Thomas Jefferson and His Time series: ©1970 Dumas Malone (P)1998 Blackstone Audio Inc. Critic Reviews: "This is the best so far of an already superbly distinguished series which will constitute when finished one of the finest historical biographies of our time." (New York Review of Books) "In the grand design of Mr. Malone's comprehensive biography, the present volume maintains the magnificent quality of the preceding ones and in one sense outstrips them by fulfilling an urgent need in American scholarship....Henceforth, no one will dare to pronounce on any aspect of it, without having studied closely this [biography] of a great president by a great historian." (New York Times Book Review) Members Reviews: Classic work, so-so reading The work is probably the definitive biography of Thomas Jefferson. It's hard to imagine one more complete or better executed and is a real joy to read. Some reviews on this state that Malone is "pro-Jefferson" and biased towards him. Certainly, Malone is admires Jefferson (I can't imagine spending so many years on one man and not feeling some attachment to him), but he always seems objective regarding the facts in any given controversy and doesn't spare TJ any criticism when warranted. On the other hand, TJ made many enemies over his lifetime and these made numerous claims without necessarily being based in facts. Malone examines each with care and reason. The recording is dated in the late-1990s and was originally on cassette tapes. This is known because there is an occasional slip as she announces the beginning of a new tape from time to time. There are some technical problems and I recall these being mainly in the 1st and 5th volumes. On the whole, they aren't a big deal. Her tone is a bit wry for my taste but she gets the job done (the big, big job). Thomas Jefferson and his time The worst book on jefferson I ever listened to. The author repeats himself more than ten times on a verity of boring subjects. Beating my head on a wall would be an improvement on reading this dull uninspired trivial work on a great very intresting man. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Napoleon-Audiobook/B002V1AHEA Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Napoleon Author: H.A.L. Fisher Narrator: Charlton Griffin Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs Language: English Release date: 08-10-04 Publisher: Audio Connoisseur Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 136 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Napoleon not only remade France, he remade it to suit his own personal preferences. Although not himself a revolutionary, Napoleon was nevertheless determined to wipe away the stultifying remnants of the ancient regime once and for all and to replace it with a society firmly grounded on republican principles...at least outwardly. The fact of the matter was, Napoleon played the role of a tyrant. And although he spoke on behalf of the common man, his ultimate bequest to the people of France was a prolonged war stretching from the Iberian peninsula to the streets of Moscow, from the farmland of Holland to the Nile River, and leaving behind the greatest carnage ever known up to that time. His wars were terrifying. And yet, we are still fascinated to this day by the incredible energy, resourcefulness, and sheer brilliance of his military strategy. With precision and panache, H. A. L. Fisher has written the definitive short biography of Napoleon, a book still treasured by historians and scholars to this day, and a work that still holds a prominent place in any bibliography of the Corsican. Written only 97 years after Waterloo, this classic biography remains the best of its type: a succinct, concise portrait of an egotistical genius whose powerful will directed the course of world events for an entire generation. Even to this day, the name Napoleon still gives rise to conflicting emotions. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (H.A.L. Fisher) Tue, 10 Aug 2004 09:05:04 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Napoleon-Audiobook/B002V1AHEA thebookvoice.com 00:07:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Napoleon Author: H.A.L. Fisher Narrator: Charlton Griffin Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs Language: English Release date: 08-10-04 Publisher: Audio Connoisseur Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 136 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Napoleon not only remade France, he remade it to suit his own personal preferences. Although not himself a revolutionary, Napoleon was nevertheless determined to wipe away the stultifying remnants of the ancient regime once and for all and to replace it with a society firmly grounded on republican principles...at least outwardly. The fact of the matter was, Napoleon played the role of a tyrant. And although he spoke on behalf of the common man, his ultimate bequest to the people of France was a prolonged war stretching from the Iberian peninsula to the streets of Moscow, from the farmland of Holland to the Nile River, and leaving behind the greatest carnage ever known up to that time. His wars were terrifying. And yet, we are still fascinated to this day by the incredible energy, resourcefulness, and sheer brilliance of his military strategy. With precision and panache, H. A. L. Fisher has written the definitive short biography of Napoleon, a book still treasured by historians and scholars to this day, and a work that still holds a prominent place in any bibliography of the Corsican. Written only 97 years after Waterloo, this classic biography remains the best of its type: a succinct, concise portrait of an egotistical genius whose powerful will directed the course of world events for an entire generation. Even to this day, the name Napoleon still gives rise to conflicting emotions. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Napoleon Author: H.A.L. Fisher Narrator: Charlton Griffin Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs Language: English Release date: 08-10-04 Publisher: Audio Connoisseur Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 136 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Napoleon not only remade France, he remade it to suit his own personal preferences. Although not himself a revolutionary, Napoleon was nevertheless determined to wipe away the stultifying remnants of the ancient regime once and for all and to replace it with a society firmly grounded on republican principles...at least outwardly. The fact of the matter was, Napoleon played the role of a tyrant. And although he spoke on behalf of the common man, his ultimate bequest to the people of France was a prolonged war stretching from the Iberian peninsula to the streets of Moscow, from the farmland of Holland to the Nile River, and leaving behind the greatest carnage ever known up to that time. His wars were terrifying. And yet, we are still fascinated to this day by the incredible energy, resourcefulness, and sheer brilliance of his military strategy. With precision and panache, H. A. L. Fisher has written the definitive short biography of Napoleon, a book still treasured by historians and scholars to this day, and a work that still holds a prominent place in any bibliography of the Corsican. Written only 97 years after Waterloo, this classic biography remains the best of its type: a succinct, concise portrait of an egotistical genius whose powerful will directed the course of world events for an entire generation. Even to this day, the name Napoleon still gives rise to conflicting emotions. Members Reviews: A very good short biography I was attracted to this biography because I like the narrator and because this was a short work, not because I like Napoleon. Napoleon is important in our history, however, and it seemed imperative to me that I should know a little more about him than what I learned in college history. But this is NOT a comprehensive history that hangs on every last event in Napoleon's life. It is a very broad overview of his career and the times in which he lived. The nittty gritty details of battles and strategy are not here. Which was okay with me. I discovered that the book was written around 1900 and that it is highly regarded among historians. That said, you have to pay attention. This is NOT one of those recordings to while away a dreary afternoon with. As a means of getting a really good grasp of the meaning of Napoleon and his impact on European and world history, it is great. If you're looking for military history and strategy, you'll probably want something in depth. The book has a style that may render it unpalatable to some people, so you'd better listen carefully to the sample before you bite. For my money it was worth it. A tour de force If you are looking for a concise biography of Napleon, this is a great choice. This work is fairly short, but extremely pithy. It was written just prior to WW I, so you may not like the writing style, though I rather like Victorian writers myself. The generous sample clip will give you a good idea of the work. Griffen does a wonderful job of bringing this work to life with his professorial narration. History buffs will love this. Quite balanced Contrary to the views of some other reviewers, I find this biography well balanced. It is written, as may be expected with a biography, primarily from the perspective of Napoleon. It lists his thoughts and emotions, his motives. Yet, it time and again implies what it was that his enemies could hate in him with a passion. He was not exactly a man of morals, nor of loyalty. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Toussaint-Louverture-Audiobook/B01MDUM3H9 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Toussaint Louverture Subtitle: A Revolutionary Life Author: Philippe Girard Narrator: Paul Woodson Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 11-22-16 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 38 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Toussaint Louverture's life was one of hardship, triumph, and contradiction. He was born a slave on Saint-Domingue, yet earned his freedom and established himself as a small-scale planter. He even purchased slaves of his own. Philippe Girard shows how Louverture transformed himself from lowly freedman into revolutionary hero as the mastermind of the bloody slave revolt of 1791. By 1801, Louverture was governor of the colony where he had once been a slave. But his lifelong quest to be accepted as a member of the colonial elite ended in despair: he spent the last year of his life in a French prison cell. His example nevertheless inspired anticolonial and black nationalist movements well into the 20th century. Based on voluminous primary-source research, conducted in archives across the world and in multiple languages, Toussaint Louverture is the definitive biography of one of the most influential men in history. Critic Reviews: "A compelling look at an extraordinary historical figure." ( Library Journal) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Philippe Girard) Tue, 22 Nov 2016 17:46:47 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Toussaint-Louverture-Audiobook/B01MDUM3H9 thebookvoice.com 10:26:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Toussaint Louverture Subtitle: A Revolutionary Life Author: Philippe Girard Narrator: Paul Woodson Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 11-22-16 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 38 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Toussaint Louverture's life was one of hardship, triumph, and contradiction. He was born a slave on Saint-Domingue, yet earned his freedom and established himself as a small-scale planter. He even purchased slaves of his own. Philippe Girard shows how Louverture transformed himself from lowly freedman into revolutionary hero as the mastermind of the bloody slave revolt of 1791. By 1801, Louverture was governor of the colony where he had once been a slave. But his lifelong quest to be accepted as a member of the colonial elite ended in despair: he spent the last year of his life in a French prison cell. His example nevertheless inspired anticolonial and black nationalist movements well into the 20th century. Based on voluminous primary-source research, conducted in archives across the world and in multiple languages, Toussaint Louverture is the definitive biography of one of the most influential men in history. Critic Reviews: "A compelling look at an extraordinary historical figure." ( Library Journal) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Toussaint Louverture Subtitle: A Revolutionary Life Author: Philippe Girard Narrator: Paul Woodson Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 11-22-16 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 38 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Toussaint Louverture's life was one of hardship, triumph, and contradiction. He was born a slave on Saint-Domingue, yet earned his freedom and established himself as a small-scale planter. He even purchased slaves of his own. Philippe Girard shows how Louverture transformed himself from lowly freedman into revolutionary hero as the mastermind of the bloody slave revolt of 1791. By 1801, Louverture was governor of the colony where he had once been a slave. But his lifelong quest to be accepted as a member of the colonial elite ended in despair: he spent the last year of his life in a French prison cell. His example nevertheless inspired anticolonial and black nationalist movements well into the 20th century. Based on voluminous primary-source research, conducted in archives across the world and in multiple languages, Toussaint Louverture is the definitive biography of one of the most influential men in history. Critic Reviews: "A compelling look at an extraordinary historical figure." ( Library Journal) Members Reviews: The complexity of abolition The early fights for freedom from slavery was turbulent, complex and full of opposition, just like the character Toussaint Louverture himself. However you twist and turn and maybe even criticize his attempt to end slavery, this book illustrates so well how complicated it was to achieve his goal. Nobody had done it before and as so well described, the forces and tug of war of economy, freedom and energy needed at the fields wasnt simple to gain. Just like now, slavery in the agriculture is still used and the economy is still demanding it in some way or another, maybe there are some hints to freedom in his achievements? This book also made me want to go visit all the historic sites of Toussaint including Haiti, as well as motivated me to continue to raise awareness about how slavery officially ended yet is still continuing. Id read this again! Interesting book, fascinating facets of this mans life. Louverture had to compromise so many ideals to get his end result. He had to be so many different people, frustrated with others lack of vision. In spite of his faith he shed so much blood... all I can say is power corrupts absolute. Over and over the lessons of history shine through. very powerful story this is information that anyone studying Napoleon and the French revolution should learn. Absolutely wonderful A must read. This book does the topic justice; this is about a complexed and extraordinary man, this is commincated to the audience perfectly in a thoroughly entertaining and informative manner. Highly recommended. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Eminent-Lives-Audiobook/B002VAEY9K Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Eminent Lives Subtitle: The Presidents Collection Author: Michael Korda, Paul Johnson, Christopher Hitchens Narrator: Sam Tsoutsouvas Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 04-03-06 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 174 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: George Washington: The Founding Father Celebrated journalist and historian Paul Johnson paints a vivid portrait of George Washington as a young entrepreneur, masterly commander-in-chief, patient Constitution maker, and wise president. Thomas Jefferson: Author of America Internationally renowned writer and political commentator Christopher Hitchens explores the life of Thomas Jefferson within the context of America's evolution, bringing him to life as both a man of his time and as a visionary who could see beyond it. Ulysses S. Grant: The Unlikely Hero Legendary editor and best-selling author Michael Korda provides a shrewd but sympathetic portrait of Ulysses S. Grant's successes and failures, both military and political, as he guided America through a crucial juncture in its history. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Michael Korda) Mon, 03 Apr 2006 02:57:33 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Eminent-Lives-Audiobook/B002VAEY9K thebookvoice.com 13:20:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Eminent Lives Subtitle: The Presidents Collection Author: Michael Korda, Paul Johnson, Christopher Hitchens Narrator: Sam Tsoutsouvas Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 04-03-06 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 174 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: George Washington: The Founding Father Celebrated journalist and historian Paul Johnson paints a vivid portrait of George Washington as a young entrepreneur, masterly commander-in-chief, patient Constitution maker, and wise president. Thomas Jefferson: Author of America Internationally renowned writer and political commentator Christopher Hitchens explores the life of Thomas Jefferson within the context of America's evolution, bringing him to life as both a man of his time and as a visionary who could see beyond it. Ulysses S. Grant: The Unlikely Hero Legendary editor and best-selling author Michael Korda provides a shrewd but sympathetic portrait of Ulysses S. Grant's successes and failures, both military and political, as he guided America through a crucial juncture in its history. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Eminent Lives Subtitle: The Presidents Collection Author: Michael Korda, Paul Johnson, Christopher Hitchens Narrator: Sam Tsoutsouvas Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 04-03-06 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 174 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: George Washington: The Founding Father Celebrated journalist and historian Paul Johnson paints a vivid portrait of George Washington as a young entrepreneur, masterly commander-in-chief, patient Constitution maker, and wise president. Thomas Jefferson: Author of America Internationally renowned writer and political commentator Christopher Hitchens explores the life of Thomas Jefferson within the context of America's evolution, bringing him to life as both a man of his time and as a visionary who could see beyond it. Ulysses S. Grant: The Unlikely Hero Legendary editor and best-selling author Michael Korda provides a shrewd but sympathetic portrait of Ulysses S. Grant's successes and failures, both military and political, as he guided America through a crucial juncture in its history. Members Reviews: Great history This is another great listen for anyone interested in presidental history. Each review is not too long but you feel you still get a great deal of history about each man. 3 Books, 3 Authors, 3 Reviews and 2, 4, 3 Stars George Washington by Paul Johnson (2 Stars **) "Washington remains a remote and mysterious figure. He puzzled those who knew and worked with him, and who often disagreed violently about his merits and abilities. He puzzles us. No man's mind is so hard to enter and dwell within." Paul Johnson, George Washington Paul Johnson's micro-biography of George Washington is one of the first in HarperCollins Eminent Lives series of biographies "by distinguished authors on canonical figures." I first picked this book up with Christopher Hitchens' Eminent Lives biography of Thomas Jefferson. So, essentially I made my way to Mt Vernon because it was on the way to Monticello. All in all the biography was a very good, very basic biography. I can only say (recognizing what it is, and the limits a book on Washington will face, from the beginning) I was only really seriously disappointed twice. Once when Johnson lectured about how Washington would have felt about the 1st amendment, and for a couple pages the book devolved into a polemic of how X interpretation would have "angered Washington". The second part was when again, later he argues that "an America without religion as the strongest voluntary source of morality was to him an impossibility" and goes on to soft peddle the idea that immigrants were tolerated by and enlightened Washington, but he adds "but new arrivals had to recognize that they were joining a community under God -- or Providence --- ... and the paramount mode of worship of this God was Christian." Here Paul Johnson has fully dropped any pretense of being an historian, and has completely abandoned his introductory statement about the difficulty of entering and dwelling in Washington's mysterious mind. It is here Johnson shows up as a public intellectual with an agenda to indelicately push. I felt a bit like I had fallen into a G.K. Chesterton biography of Washington, but without all the charming puns and paradoxes. It is natural for those on the left and the right, for those of faith or those without faith, to want to adopt the image and the history of the founding fathers and to use their myths and histories together to support a current position or agenda (whether religious or political) or to argue against a current morality. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Latin-American-Revolutionaries-The-Life-and-Legacy-of-Fidel-Castro-Audiobook/B00XDAHPM0 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Latin American Revolutionaries: The Life and Legacy of Fidel Castro Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Colin Fluxman Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 05-11-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Includes some of Fidel's quotes about Cuba, the revolution, and America. Includes a bibliography of books about Castro and written by him. "Men do not shape destiny. Destiny produces the man for the hour." (Fidel Castro, 1959) Fidel Castro is one of the most influential and controversial men of the last 50 years, equally revered and reviled by people across the globe. To the West Castro has long been one of the prominent faces of Communism and the main reason Cuba has been ostracized by many liberal democracies, particularly the United States. On the other hand, Castro has been admired by those who despised capitalism, and despite the fact the political platform Castro advocated has been almost universally repudiated and maintains only a weak hold even in Cuba, Castro's Marxist-leaning writings and speeches have influenced other leaders across the globe, from Hugo Chavez to Nelson Mandela. Although his health has been poor for several years, and rumors relentlessly abound about his imminent demise, Castro continues to be the face of Cuba for better and worse. But while everybody is at least partially familiar with his leadership of the Cuban Revolution and Cuba itself, far fewer are familiar with Castro's past and the vision he had for himself. Latin American Revolutionaries: The Life and Legacy of Fidel Castro chronicles the life, work, and revolutions Castro was involved in while analyzing the controversies and legacy he left in his wake. You will learn about Fidel like you never have before, in no time at all. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Charles River Editors) Mon, 11 May 2015 23:23:17 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Latin-American-Revolutionaries-The-Life-and-Legacy-of-Fidel-Castro-Audiobook/B00XDAHPM0 thebookvoice.com 01:31:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Latin American Revolutionaries: The Life and Legacy of Fidel Castro Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Colin Fluxman Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 05-11-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Includes some of Fidel's quotes about Cuba, the revolution, and America. Includes a bibliography of books about Castro and written by him. "Men do not shape destiny. Destiny produces the man for the hour." (Fidel Castro, 1959) Fidel Castro is one of the most influential and controversial men of the last 50 years, equally revered and reviled by people across the globe. To the West Castro has long been one of the prominent faces of Communism and the main reason Cuba has been ostracized by many liberal democracies, particularly the United States. On the other hand, Castro has been admired by those who despised capitalism, and despite the fact the political platform Castro advocated has been almost universally repudiated and maintains only a weak hold even in Cuba, Castro's Marxist-leaning writings and speeches have influenced other leaders across the globe, from Hugo Chavez to Nelson Mandela. Although his health has been poor for several years, and rumors relentlessly abound about his imminent demise, Castro continues to be the face of Cuba for better and worse. But while everybody is at least partially familiar with his leadership of the Cuban Revolution and Cuba itself, far fewer are familiar with Castro's past and the vision he had for himself. Latin American Revolutionaries: The Life and Legacy of Fidel Castro chronicles the life, work, and revolutions Castro was involved in while analyzing the controversies and legacy he left in his wake. You will learn about Fidel like you never have before, in no time at all. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Latin American Revolutionaries: The Life and Legacy of Fidel Castro Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Colin Fluxman Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 05-11-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Includes some of Fidel's quotes about Cuba, the revolution, and America. Includes a bibliography of books about Castro and written by him. "Men do not shape destiny. Destiny produces the man for the hour." (Fidel Castro, 1959) Fidel Castro is one of the most influential and controversial men of the last 50 years, equally revered and reviled by people across the globe. To the West Castro has long been one of the prominent faces of Communism and the main reason Cuba has been ostracized by many liberal democracies, particularly the United States. On the other hand, Castro has been admired by those who despised capitalism, and despite the fact the political platform Castro advocated has been almost universally repudiated and maintains only a weak hold even in Cuba, Castro's Marxist-leaning writings and speeches have influenced other leaders across the globe, from Hugo Chavez to Nelson Mandela. Although his health has been poor for several years, and rumors relentlessly abound about his imminent demise, Castro continues to be the face of Cuba for better and worse. But while everybody is at least partially familiar with his leadership of the Cuban Revolution and Cuba itself, far fewer are familiar with Castro's past and the vision he had for himself. Latin American Revolutionaries: The Life and Legacy of Fidel Castro chronicles the life, work, and revolutions Castro was involved in while analyzing the controversies and legacy he left in his wake. You will learn about Fidel like you never have before, in no time at all. Members Reviews: Revisiting castro... for me a journey in time I did a mission trip to Cuba in the year 2000 and again in 2001. Castro had recently given back church property after a visit by the Pope and a group of us went to Cuba to rebuild the children's camp in Santa Clara. We saw the good and the bad of Communism all around us. The broken down homes, the "camels" that carried people to their places of work, the pay done in pesos while the "dollar" stores where Cubans, who had Miami relatives send them money, could go in with American dollars and buy anything we have in America; though with no American goods on the shelves. We saw it as the book saw it. The book was done in a reportorial style. It made little judgement although it has some conclusions at the end. It was a survey of the history of what happened. It showed America turning against Castro and refusing to support him and the "domino" effect of puppet dictators like Batista actually being overturned. We visited the places where the refugees left in boats, went to where Columbus landed and watched as giant hotels were going up and drove thru the Sierra Maestra mountains where Castro hid. The book covered it all. Che Guevara was covered very nicely in my opinion. He was NOT Cuban which I did not know yet on a 10 story building his likeness was projected in silhouette for everyone to see. Castro...no pictures anywhere! The remnants of the Russian spy building was obvious in its stark contrast to the other white buildings in Havana. The two economies referenced in the book were evident when we were there; hawking beads and hats of Che while we walked the Malecon. In preparation for our trip I had purchased a book written by two historians from England just before flying out of Vancouver, BC. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Theodore-Roosevelt-Audiobook/B017200ZW8 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Theodore Roosevelt Subtitle: An American Original: Heroes of History Author: Janet Benge, Geoff Benge Narrator: Tim Gregory Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 10-23-15 Publisher: YWAM Publishing Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 12 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Bleeding, Teddy stood to address the crowd. "Friends, I should ask you to be as quiet as possible. I don't know if you fully understand that I have been shot, but it takes more than that to kill a bull moose." The crowd went silent at the revelation, and, while getting weaker, Teddy delivered what might be his last speech. Determined to make a difference and with an insatiable curiosity, love of adventure, and hunger for justice, Theodore Roosevelt exemplified a life directed by principle and not by circumstance. Overcoming severe asthma and a weak heart set young Teddy on a life course against the odds. Whether rooting out government and corporate corruption, leading the legendary Rough Riders in war, establishing wildlife refuges and national parks, ranching in the Badlands of Dakota, writing books, or exploring dangerous uncharted land, the 26th president of the United States embraced every challenge and made his life count. The stories of Heroes of History are told in an engaging narrative format, where related history, geography, government, and science topics come to life and make a lasting impression. This is a premier biography line for the entire family. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Janet Benge) Fri, 23 Oct 2015 06:20:28 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Theodore-Roosevelt-Audiobook/B017200ZW8 thebookvoice.com 05:14:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Theodore Roosevelt Subtitle: An American Original: Heroes of History Author: Janet Benge, Geoff Benge Narrator: Tim Gregory Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 10-23-15 Publisher: YWAM Publishing Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 12 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Bleeding, Teddy stood to address the crowd. "Friends, I should ask you to be as quiet as possible. I don't know if you fully understand that I have been shot, but it takes more than that to kill a bull moose." The crowd went silent at the revelation, and, while getting weaker, Teddy delivered what might be his last speech. Determined to make a difference and with an insatiable curiosity, love of adventure, and hunger for justice, Theodore Roosevelt exemplified a life directed by principle and not by circumstance. Overcoming severe asthma and a weak heart set young Teddy on a life course against the odds. Whether rooting out government and corporate corruption, leading the legendary Rough Riders in war, establishing wildlife refuges and national parks, ranching in the Badlands of Dakota, writing books, or exploring dangerous uncharted land, the 26th president of the United States embraced every challenge and made his life count. The stories of Heroes of History are told in an engaging narrative format, where related history, geography, government, and science topics come to life and make a lasting impression. This is a premier biography line for the entire family. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Theodore Roosevelt Subtitle: An American Original: Heroes of History Author: Janet Benge, Geoff Benge Narrator: Tim Gregory Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 10-23-15 Publisher: YWAM Publishing Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 12 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Bleeding, Teddy stood to address the crowd. "Friends, I should ask you to be as quiet as possible. I don't know if you fully understand that I have been shot, but it takes more than that to kill a bull moose." The crowd went silent at the revelation, and, while getting weaker, Teddy delivered what might be his last speech. Determined to make a difference and with an insatiable curiosity, love of adventure, and hunger for justice, Theodore Roosevelt exemplified a life directed by principle and not by circumstance. Overcoming severe asthma and a weak heart set young Teddy on a life course against the odds. Whether rooting out government and corporate corruption, leading the legendary Rough Riders in war, establishing wildlife refuges and national parks, ranching in the Badlands of Dakota, writing books, or exploring dangerous uncharted land, the 26th president of the United States embraced every challenge and made his life count. The stories of Heroes of History are told in an engaging narrative format, where related history, geography, government, and science topics come to life and make a lasting impression. This is a premier biography line for the entire family. Members Reviews: Great Book! I bought this book for my fifth grader in hopes that he would start to find history more interesting since most of what is learned about American history comes from social studies textbooks. He loved it and now we are going to get others in the serious. The book brings Teddy Rooselvelt's amazing story to life for this age group who because of demanding cirriculums don't get much class time to discuss these amazing stories. The vocabulary is age appropriate. I read it myself and found it enjoyable. Not one of the better books in the Heroes of History series Not one of the better books in the Heroes of History series. It's slow moving until chapter 12. Too much of the book is on Roosevelt's family life. Four Stars Thanks I bought a book in this series for children. ... I bought a book in this series for children. This is the adult version. I wanted one with pictures and simple wording that my Grandson could read this was a great book! this was a good book about Theodore Roosevelt i think that he was my favorite president i liked all of his adventures i thought that i was really cool that he was a taxidermist as a kid! :) https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Book-of-Ages-Audiobook/B00GCEAXW8 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Book of Ages Subtitle: The Life and Opinions of Jane Franklin Author: Jill Lepore Narrator: Robin Miles Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 11-01-13 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 126 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: From one of our most accomplished and widely admired historians, a revelatory portrait of Benjamin Franklin' s youngest sister and a history of history itself. Like her brother, Jane Franklin was a passionate reader, a gifted writer, and an astonishingly shrewd political commentator. Unlike him, she was a mother of twelve Benjamin Franklin, who wrote more letters to his sister than he wrote to anyone else, was the original American self-made man; his sister spent her life caring for her children. They left very different traces behind. Making use of an amazing cache of little-studied material, including documents, objects, and portraits only just discovered, Jill Lepore brings Jane Franklin to life in a way that illuminates not only this one woman but an entire world - a world usually lost to history. Lepore' s life of Jane Franklin, with its strikingly original vantage on her remarkable brother, is at once a wholly different account of the founding of the United States and one of the great untold stories of American history and letters: a life unknown. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jill Lepore) Fri, 01 Nov 2013 16:14:58 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Book-of-Ages-Audiobook/B00GCEAXW8 thebookvoice.com 11:37:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Book of Ages Subtitle: The Life and Opinions of Jane Franklin Author: Jill Lepore Narrator: Robin Miles Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 11-01-13 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 126 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: From one of our most accomplished and widely admired historians, a revelatory portrait of Benjamin Franklin' s youngest sister and a history of history itself. Like her brother, Jane Franklin was a passionate reader, a gifted writer, and an astonishingly shrewd political commentator. Unlike him, she was a mother of twelve Benjamin Franklin, who wrote more letters to his sister than he wrote to anyone else, was the original American self-made man; his sister spent her life caring for her children. They left very different traces behind. Making use of an amazing cache of little-studied material, including documents, objects, and portraits only just discovered, Jill Lepore brings Jane Franklin to life in a way that illuminates not only this one woman but an entire world - a world usually lost to history. Lepore' s life of Jane Franklin, with its strikingly original vantage on her remarkable brother, is at once a wholly different account of the founding of the United States and one of the great untold stories of American history and letters: a life unknown. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Book of Ages Subtitle: The Life and Opinions of Jane Franklin Author: Jill Lepore Narrator: Robin Miles Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 11-01-13 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 126 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: From one of our most accomplished and widely admired historians, a revelatory portrait of Benjamin Franklin' s youngest sister and a history of history itself. Like her brother, Jane Franklin was a passionate reader, a gifted writer, and an astonishingly shrewd political commentator. Unlike him, she was a mother of twelve Benjamin Franklin, who wrote more letters to his sister than he wrote to anyone else, was the original American self-made man; his sister spent her life caring for her children. They left very different traces behind. Making use of an amazing cache of little-studied material, including documents, objects, and portraits only just discovered, Jill Lepore brings Jane Franklin to life in a way that illuminates not only this one woman but an entire world - a world usually lost to history. Lepore' s life of Jane Franklin, with its strikingly original vantage on her remarkable brother, is at once a wholly different account of the founding of the United States and one of the great untold stories of American history and letters: a life unknown. Members Reviews: Interesting Look at Ben Franklin's Youngest Sister Life in the 1700s was harsh . . . families had a dozen or more children . . . and women and babies died in childbirth . . . death was a way of life . . . so was faith . . . and acceptance of one's lot in life . . . Jane and Benjamin Franklin, the children of a blacksmith who had immigrated to Boston from London, were unashamed of their working class background, and were two of a total of seventeen children of their father, Josiah Franklin . . . who was first married to Anne Child, then widowed, and next married to Abiah Folger, Benjamin and Jane's mother . . . Book of Ages is a wonderfully honest book, leaving nothing off of the story of Jane and Benjamin's childhood friendship, youth, and diverging paths as each eventually married and became adults . . . Jane, marrying young at age 15 and Benjamin, sowing wild oats and never really being the "settling" sort, but having a common law marriage with Deborah Read . . . the closeness of Jane and her brother, Benjamin, despite the fact that he spent years overseas is amazing . . . and one cannot help but to lament that so many of Jane's letters have been lost to history . . . but enough remain to see her toughness of spirit and will, her wit and growth as a person and as a woman . . . as a mother, I grieved with her as she suffered the madness of her son . . . and was furious as she suffered the laziness of her husband, without a peep of self-pity . . . the book is not short, for the detail that it brings . . . daily life, day in and day out . . . and some may find it tedious . . . but not me . . . for that is exactly what life is like . . . it is made up of minutes, hours, DAYS . . .thank you, Jill Lepore, for bringing us Jane Franklin's, Book of Ages . . . Back story of Ben Franklin If you could sum up Book of Ages in three words, what would they be? Jane matters, too! Who was your favorite character and why? Jane is a survivor during a difficult time in America. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? It is a little slow in places, but overall very interesting. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Erwin-Rommel-Audiobook/B01N9VH61Y Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Erwin Rommel Subtitle: The Life and Career of the Desert Fox Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Colin Fluxman Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 01-27-17 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 14 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: One of his biographers called him "a complex man: a born leader, a brilliant soldier, a devoted husband, a proud father; intelligent, instinctive, brave, compassionate, vain, egotistical, and arrogant." As that description suggests, every account of Erwin Rommel's life must address what appears to be its inherent contradictions. Fittingly, and in the same vein, he remains one of the best remembered generals of World War II and history at large, despite the fact he was on the losing side, and he was defeated at the most famous battle of his career, the decisive Battle of El Alamein. Nonetheless, the Desert Fox has been a legend on both sides of the Atlantic for over 70 years, thanks to the crucial role he played in history's deadliest conflict. Before his legendary encounters against the British and Americans in North Africa, Rommel gained much fame for his role in the invasions of Poland and France before was sent to North Africa in February 1941. In describing Rommel, the Italian officer Alessandro Predieri talked about his "two very rare and precious gifts". "The first is luck, which you will remember, Napoleon prescribed to his generals...the second gift is that of being able to keep his bearings in the midst of all the confusion of modern desert warfare. His instinct tells him immediately where a difficult situation is going to develop, and off he goes with his Kampfstaffel [Headquarters Group], which he treats like a Praetorian Guard, and puts things right, charging around like a junior officer." With the Axis forces trying to push through Egypt towards the Suez Canal and the British Mandate of Palestine, American forces landed to their west in North Africa, which ultimately compelled Rommel to try to break through before the Allies could build up and overwhelm them with superior numbers. The Second Battle of El Alamein was a turning point in the two-year conflict between Allied forces and a combined German-Italian force in North Africa. While the scale of the battle paled in comparison to the battles of the Eastern Front, where the majority of German troops were concentrated, it still marked an important victory in World War II, especially from the British perspective. After leaving North Africa, Rommel spent much of the later part of the war strengthening German defenses across the Atlantic in anticipation of an amphibious Allied landing, which would come in June 1944. But the murky role he played in the notorious July 20 plot on Adolf Hitler's life in 1944, the closest an assassination attempt got to killing the Nazi Führer, would bring about the Desert Fox's untimely demise in October 1944, even as the Soviets and Western Allies were tightening the vise on Germany. Compelled to take cyanide by authorities, the Desert Fox insisted he was innocent until his dying day, and his popularity forced the Nazi government to claim his death was brought about by a heart attack or a cerebral embolism. In fact, Rommel was given an official state funeral, and Winston Churchill would go on to praise him, "He also deserves our respect because, although a loyal German soldier, he came to hate Hitler and all his works, and took part in the conspiracy to rescue Germany by displacing the maniac and tyrant. For this, he paid the forfeit of his life." bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Charles River Editors) Fri, 27 Jan 2017 20:10:47 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Erwin-Rommel-Audiobook/B01N9VH61Y thebookvoice.com 02:14:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Erwin Rommel Subtitle: The Life and Career of the Desert Fox Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Colin Fluxman Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 01-27-17 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 14 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: One of his biographers called him "a complex man: a born leader, a brilliant soldier, a devoted husband, a proud father; intelligent, instinctive, brave, compassionate, vain, egotistical, and arrogant." As that description suggests, every account of Erwin Rommel's life must address what appears to be its inherent contradictions. Fittingly, and in the same vein, he remains one of the best remembered generals of World War II and history at large, despite the fact he was on the losing side, and he was defeated at the most famous battle of his career, the decisive Battle of El Alamein. Nonetheless, the Desert Fox has been a legend on both sides of the Atlantic for over 70 years, thanks to the crucial role he played in history's deadliest conflict. Before his legendary encounters against the British and Americans in North Africa, Rommel gained much fame for his role in the invasions of Poland and France before was sent to North Africa in February 1941. In describing Rommel, the Italian officer Alessandro Predieri talked about his "two very rare and precious gifts". "The first is luck, which you will remember, Napoleon prescribed to his generals...the second gift is that of being able to keep his bearings in the midst of all the confusion of modern desert warfare. His instinct tells him immediately where a difficult situation is going to develop, and off he goes with his Kampfstaffel [Headquarters Group], which he treats like a Praetorian Guard, and puts things right, charging around like a junior officer." With the Axis forces trying to push through Egypt towards the Suez Canal and the British Mandate of Palestine, American forces landed to their west in North Africa, which ultimately compelled Rommel to try to break through before the Allies could build up and overwhelm them with superior numbers. The Second Battle of El Alamein was a turning point in the two-year conflict between Allied forces and a combined German-Italian force in North Africa. While the scale of the battle paled in comparison to the battles of the Eastern Front, where the majority of German troops were concentrated, it still marked an important victory in World War II, especially from the British perspective. After leaving North Africa, Rommel spent much of the later part of the war strengthening German defenses across the Atlantic in anticipation of an amphibious Allied landing, which would come in June 1944. But the murky role he played in the notorious July 20 plot on Adolf Hitler's life in 1944, the closest an assassination attempt got to killing the Nazi Führer, would bring about the Desert Fox's untimely demise in October 1944, even as the Soviets and Western Allies were tightening the vise on Germany. Compelled to take cyanide by authorities, the Desert Fox insisted he was innocent until his dying day, and his popularity forced the Nazi government to claim his death was brought about by a heart attack or a cerebral embolism. In fact, Rommel was given an official state funeral, and Winston Churchill would go on to praise him, "He also deserves our respect because, although a loyal German soldier, he came to hate Hitler and all his works, and took part in the conspiracy to rescue Germany by displacing the maniac and tyrant. For this, he paid the forfeit of his life." Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Erwin Rommel Subtitle: The Life and Career of the Desert Fox Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Colin Fluxman Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 01-27-17 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 14 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: One of his biographers called him "a complex man: a born leader, a brilliant soldier, a devoted husband, a proud father; intelligent, instinctive, brave, compassionate, vain, egotistical, and arrogant." As that description suggests, every account of Erwin Rommel's life must address what appears to be its inherent contradictions. Fittingly, and in the same vein, he remains one of the best remembered generals of World War II and history at large, despite the fact he was on the losing side, and he was defeated at the most famous battle of his career, the decisive Battle of El Alamein. Nonetheless, the Desert Fox has been a legend on both sides of the Atlantic for over 70 years, thanks to the crucial role he played in history's deadliest conflict. Before his legendary encounters against the British and Americans in North Africa, Rommel gained much fame for his role in the invasions of Poland and France before was sent to North Africa in February 1941. In describing Rommel, the Italian officer Alessandro Predieri talked about his "two very rare and precious gifts". "The first is luck, which you will remember, Napoleon prescribed to his generals...the second gift is that of being able to keep his bearings in the midst of all the confusion of modern desert warfare. His instinct tells him immediately where a difficult situation is going to develop, and off he goes with his Kampfstaffel [Headquarters Group], which he treats like a Praetorian Guard, and puts things right, charging around like a junior officer." With the Axis forces trying to push through Egypt towards the Suez Canal and the British Mandate of Palestine, American forces landed to their west in North Africa, which ultimately compelled Rommel to try to break through before the Allies could build up and overwhelm them with superior numbers. The Second Battle of El Alamein was a turning point in the two-year conflict between Allied forces and a combined German-Italian force in North Africa. While the scale of the battle paled in comparison to the battles of the Eastern Front, where the majority of German troops were concentrated, it still marked an important victory in World War II, especially from the British perspective. After leaving North Africa, Rommel spent much of the later part of the war strengthening German defenses across the Atlantic in anticipation of an amphibious Allied landing, which would come in June 1944. But the murky role he played in the notorious July 20 plot on Adolf Hitler's life in 1944, the closest an assassination attempt got to killing the Nazi Führer, would bring about the Desert Fox's untimely demise in October 1944, even as the Soviets and Western Allies were tightening the vise on Germany. Compelled to take cyanide by authorities, the Desert Fox insisted he was innocent until his dying day, and his popularity forced the Nazi government to claim his death was brought about by a heart attack or a cerebral embolism. In fact, Rommel was given an official state funeral, and Winston Churchill would go on to praise him, "He also deserves our respect because, although a loyal German soldier, he came to hate Hitler and all his works, and took part in the conspiracy to rescue Germany by displacing the maniac and tyrant. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Ronald-Reagan-and-Margaret-Thatcher-Audiobook/B002V1CNLU Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ronald Reagan and Margaret Thatcher Subtitle: A Political Marriage Author: Nicholas Wapshott Narrator: Simon Vance Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 12-17-07 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 143 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: But according to Nicholas Wapshott, the Reagan/Thatcher relationship was much deeper than an alliance of mutual interests. Drawing on interviews with those closest to them, as well as on hundreds of recently declassified private letters and telephone calls, Wapshott depicts a more complex, personal, and sometimes argumentative relationship than has previously been revealed. Critic Reviews: "Throughout, Wapshott favors the nitty-gritty, painting a portrait of the friendship that shaped the 1980s and the alliance that won the Cold War." (Publishers Weekly) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Nicholas Wapshott) Mon, 17 Dec 2007 07:37:44 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Ronald-Reagan-and-Margaret-Thatcher-Audiobook/B002V1CNLU thebookvoice.com 11:11:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ronald Reagan and Margaret Thatcher Subtitle: A Political Marriage Author: Nicholas Wapshott Narrator: Simon Vance Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 12-17-07 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 143 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: But according to Nicholas Wapshott, the Reagan/Thatcher relationship was much deeper than an alliance of mutual interests. Drawing on interviews with those closest to them, as well as on hundreds of recently declassified private letters and telephone calls, Wapshott depicts a more complex, personal, and sometimes argumentative relationship than has previously been revealed. Critic Reviews: "Throughout, Wapshott favors the nitty-gritty, painting a portrait of the friendship that shaped the 1980s and the alliance that won the Cold War." (Publishers Weekly) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ronald Reagan and Margaret Thatcher Subtitle: A Political Marriage Author: Nicholas Wapshott Narrator: Simon Vance Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 12-17-07 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 143 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: But according to Nicholas Wapshott, the Reagan/Thatcher relationship was much deeper than an alliance of mutual interests. Drawing on interviews with those closest to them, as well as on hundreds of recently declassified private letters and telephone calls, Wapshott depicts a more complex, personal, and sometimes argumentative relationship than has previously been revealed. Critic Reviews: "Throughout, Wapshott favors the nitty-gritty, painting a portrait of the friendship that shaped the 1980s and the alliance that won the Cold War." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: A Better Half My intuition led me to false expectations concerning this book since I expected the author to focus on our two heroes for the period when they were in power at the same time, the golden period of conservatism. The first book was almost entirely consumed with the individual upbringings of two...well...rather ordinary people with ordinary lives. They each go to church; each had humdrum upbringings; appeared in B movies; found a husband wealthy enough to provide for her concentration on politics. I am not surprised I was bored stiff. So...why 4 Stars? Well, for those that had not read a Thatcher or Reagan biography, the first book may be helpful, needed or even interesting. For my part, the depth of research and the dialog included was most stimulating. The relationships amongst all those close to the seat of power and how they were managed by the two of them were well highlighted. The author has the clearest style and the narrator is similarly easy to follow. I would recommend that he stop trying to mimic American accents - Carter and Reagan do not really sound alike (!) - but his rendition of Thatcher was 'spot on'. I gained a lot from this latter book and recommend it fully. I am completely underwhelmed This book could have been so much more. It dwelt on personal trivia, in a tone only a fawning sentimentalist could be satisfied by. There were so many bigger issues and impacts circling through these times and people, than are adequately dealt with here. At some point late in the book I surrendered, as I rarely do, and stopped listening. the age-old adage is true: history repeats itself Listening to this book describe the issues and feelings and strength of Ronald Reagan and Margaret Thatcher in their time overcoming communism and Marxism reminds me of what this United States currently faces in the growing trust in socialism to the horror of most Americans who have lost their jobs and yet are told "you can be reeducated". Not bad It read like cliff notes rather than being in depth. It brushed over all the interesting issues like a Wikipedia summary of facts. This is not a very insightful book, more like a hurried book report. Great source Pleasant and easy listening with intimate insights from work and life the Two most remarkable people. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Daughter-of-Empire-Audiobook/B00HMAG93I Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Daughter of Empire Subtitle: My Life as a Mountbatten Author: Pamela Hicks Narrator: Corrie James Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 01-07-14 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 75 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Few families can boast of not one but two saints among their ancestors, a great-aunt who was the last tsarina of Russia, a father who was Grace Kelly's pinup, and a grandmother who was not only a princess but could also argue the finer points of naval law. Pamela Mountbatten entered a remarkable family when she was born at the very end of the Roaring Twenties. As the younger daughter of the glamorous heiress Edwina Ashley and Lord Louis Mountbatten, Pamela spent much of her early life with her sister, nannies, and servants-and a menagerie that included, at different times, a bear, two wallabies, a mongoose, and a lion. Her parents each had lovers who lived openly with the family. The house was always full of guests like Sir Winston Churchill, Noël Coward, Douglas Fairbanks, and the Duchess of Windsor (who brought a cold cooked chicken as a hostess gift). When World War II broke out, Lord Mountbatten was in command of HMS Kelly before being appointed chief of Combined Operations, and Pamela and her sister were sent to live on Fifth Avenue in New York City with Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt. In 1947, her parents were appointed to be the last viceroy and vicereine of India and oversee the transfer of power to an independent Indian government. Amid the turmoil of political change, Pamela worked with student leaders, developed warm friendships with Gandhi and Nehru, and witnessed both the joy of Independence Day and its terrible aftermath. Soon afterwards, she was a bridesmaid in Princess Elizabeth's wedding to Prince Philip, and was a lady-in-waiting at the young princess's side when she learned her father had died and she was queen.Vivid and engaging, well-paced and superbly detailed, this witty, intimate memoir is an enchanting lens through which to view the early part of the twentieth century. Critic Reviews: "Lady Pamela's memoir will appeal to those who like to take a peek into the lifestyles of the royal and famous." ( Booklist) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Pamela Hicks) Tue, 07 Jan 2014 12:41:59 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Daughter-of-Empire-Audiobook/B00HMAG93I thebookvoice.com 07:53:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Daughter of Empire Subtitle: My Life as a Mountbatten Author: Pamela Hicks Narrator: Corrie James Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 01-07-14 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 75 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Few families can boast of not one but two saints among their ancestors, a great-aunt who was the last tsarina of Russia, a father who was Grace Kelly's pinup, and a grandmother who was not only a princess but could also argue the finer points of naval law. Pamela Mountbatten entered a remarkable family when she was born at the very end of the Roaring Twenties. As the younger daughter of the glamorous heiress Edwina Ashley and Lord Louis Mountbatten, Pamela spent much of her early life with her sister, nannies, and servants-and a menagerie that included, at different times, a bear, two wallabies, a mongoose, and a lion. Her parents each had lovers who lived openly with the family. The house was always full of guests like Sir Winston Churchill, Noël Coward, Douglas Fairbanks, and the Duchess of Windsor (who brought a cold cooked chicken as a hostess gift). When World War II broke out, Lord Mountbatten was in command of HMS Kelly before being appointed chief of Combined Operations, and Pamela and her sister were sent to live on Fifth Avenue in New York City with Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt. In 1947, her parents were appointed to be the last viceroy and vicereine of India and oversee the transfer of power to an independent Indian government. Amid the turmoil of political change, Pamela worked with student leaders, developed warm friendships with Gandhi and Nehru, and witnessed both the joy of Independence Day and its terrible aftermath. Soon afterwards, she was a bridesmaid in Princess Elizabeth's wedding to Prince Philip, and was a lady-in-waiting at the young princess's side when she learned her father had died and she was queen.Vivid and engaging, well-paced and superbly detailed, this witty, intimate memoir is an enchanting lens through which to view the early part of the twentieth century. Critic Reviews: "Lady Pamela's memoir will appeal to those who like to take a peek into the lifestyles of the royal and famous." ( Booklist) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Daughter of Empire Subtitle: My Life as a Mountbatten Author: Pamela Hicks Narrator: Corrie James Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 01-07-14 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 75 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Few families can boast of not one but two saints among their ancestors, a great-aunt who was the last tsarina of Russia, a father who was Grace Kelly's pinup, and a grandmother who was not only a princess but could also argue the finer points of naval law. Pamela Mountbatten entered a remarkable family when she was born at the very end of the Roaring Twenties. As the younger daughter of the glamorous heiress Edwina Ashley and Lord Louis Mountbatten, Pamela spent much of her early life with her sister, nannies, and servants-and a menagerie that included, at different times, a bear, two wallabies, a mongoose, and a lion. Her parents each had lovers who lived openly with the family. The house was always full of guests like Sir Winston Churchill, Noël Coward, Douglas Fairbanks, and the Duchess of Windsor (who brought a cold cooked chicken as a hostess gift). When World War II broke out, Lord Mountbatten was in command of HMS Kelly before being appointed chief of Combined Operations, and Pamela and her sister were sent to live on Fifth Avenue in New York City with Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt. In 1947, her parents were appointed to be the last viceroy and vicereine of India and oversee the transfer of power to an independent Indian government. Amid the turmoil of political change, Pamela worked with student leaders, developed warm friendships with Gandhi and Nehru, and witnessed both the joy of Independence Day and its terrible aftermath. Soon afterwards, she was a bridesmaid in Princess Elizabeth's wedding to Prince Philip, and was a lady-in-waiting at the young princess's side when she learned her father had died and she was queen.Vivid and engaging, well-paced and superbly detailed, this witty, intimate memoir is an enchanting lens through which to view the early part of the twentieth century. Critic Reviews: "Lady Pamela's memoir will appeal to those who like to take a peek into the lifestyles of the royal and famous." ( Booklist) Members Reviews: Beautifully Impressive Narrative of Aristocracy Here is a completely decorous and highly affluent biography of a supremely beautiful, wondrous woman within the ornament of British high society. This audiobook is a delightful composition of elite adventure, authentic detail and the prettiest conditioning. The author, Lady Pamela Hicks, has a brilliant mind for detail and seemingly effortless ability to entertain majestic interests. I listened to her audible story over a pot of Afternoon Tea at consistent sessions by hour and chapter amazed at the sublime accommodation. Such work as is, in my estimation, excellent for sophisticated occasions. I am proud to have found this audiobook for accompaniment to my choice of polite setting and socializing. The narrator, Corrie James, does a marvelous work of pronunciation and intonation in her thorough support of a magnificent literature. Well done, highly recommendable audiobook on all accounts. Royalty Buffs Enjoyable modern history especially for those with a fascination for the Royal family of England. The author led an interesting life; met interesting people who were world leaders if the time and describes those people's as well as her parents' personalities and psychological make up with an astute understanding. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Cleopatra-A-Biography-Audiobook/B00CKVXQSU Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Cleopatra: A Biography Author: Duane W. Roller Narrator: Mark Ashby Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 05-06-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Few personalities from classical antiquity are more famous - yet more poorly understood - than Cleopatra VII, queen of Egypt. In this major biography, Duane Roller reveals that Cleopatra was in fact a learned and visionary leader whose overarching goal was always the preservation of her dynasty and kingdom. Roller's authoritative account is the first to be based solely on primary materials from the Greco-Roman period: literary sources, Egyptian documents (Cleopatra's own writings), and representations in art and coinage produced while she was alive. His compelling portrait of the queen illuminates her prowess as a royal administrator who managed a large and diverse kingdom extending from Asia Minor to the interior of Egypt, as a naval commander who led her own fleet in battle, and as a scholar and supporter of the arts. Even her love affairs with Julius Caesar and Marcus Antonius - the source of her reputation as a supreme seductress who drove men to their doom - were carefully crafted state policies: She chose these partners to insure the procreation of successors who would be worthy of her distinguished dynasty. That Cleopatra ultimately lost to her Roman opponents, Roller contends, in no way diminishes her abilities. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Duane W. Roller) Mon, 06 May 2013 13:42:28 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Cleopatra-A-Biography-Audiobook/B00CKVXQSU thebookvoice.com 07:05:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Cleopatra: A Biography Author: Duane W. Roller Narrator: Mark Ashby Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 05-06-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Few personalities from classical antiquity are more famous - yet more poorly understood - than Cleopatra VII, queen of Egypt. In this major biography, Duane Roller reveals that Cleopatra was in fact a learned and visionary leader whose overarching goal was always the preservation of her dynasty and kingdom. Roller's authoritative account is the first to be based solely on primary materials from the Greco-Roman period: literary sources, Egyptian documents (Cleopatra's own writings), and representations in art and coinage produced while she was alive. His compelling portrait of the queen illuminates her prowess as a royal administrator who managed a large and diverse kingdom extending from Asia Minor to the interior of Egypt, as a naval commander who led her own fleet in battle, and as a scholar and supporter of the arts. Even her love affairs with Julius Caesar and Marcus Antonius - the source of her reputation as a supreme seductress who drove men to their doom - were carefully crafted state policies: She chose these partners to insure the procreation of successors who would be worthy of her distinguished dynasty. That Cleopatra ultimately lost to her Roman opponents, Roller contends, in no way diminishes her abilities. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Cleopatra: A Biography Author: Duane W. Roller Narrator: Mark Ashby Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 05-06-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Few personalities from classical antiquity are more famous - yet more poorly understood - than Cleopatra VII, queen of Egypt. In this major biography, Duane Roller reveals that Cleopatra was in fact a learned and visionary leader whose overarching goal was always the preservation of her dynasty and kingdom. Roller's authoritative account is the first to be based solely on primary materials from the Greco-Roman period: literary sources, Egyptian documents (Cleopatra's own writings), and representations in art and coinage produced while she was alive. His compelling portrait of the queen illuminates her prowess as a royal administrator who managed a large and diverse kingdom extending from Asia Minor to the interior of Egypt, as a naval commander who led her own fleet in battle, and as a scholar and supporter of the arts. Even her love affairs with Julius Caesar and Marcus Antonius - the source of her reputation as a supreme seductress who drove men to their doom - were carefully crafted state policies: She chose these partners to insure the procreation of successors who would be worthy of her distinguished dynasty. That Cleopatra ultimately lost to her Roman opponents, Roller contends, in no way diminishes her abilities. Members Reviews: . A great book and one that will help introduce students to this woman, mother, ruler, and seducer. I would recommend this as a great place to begin research and possible paths for further investigation. I did not agree with everything and the author is too dismissive at times of real issues and potential realities but such is the nature of our work and profession. good History I recommend this book to history buffs or to anyone who is Cleopatras biggest fan. It gives good insight as well historical blood lines leading up to Cleopatras rise to the throne. Its a good read if you want to learn more about Cleopatra. Five Stars Cleopatra is the most interesting! Hooray for strong women!!! You will experience the drama of that fascinating, ancient age in this fresh look at Cleopatra. This book should be picked up not only by courses in classical history, but by Women's Studies classes everywhere. This carefully researched and scholarly history makes clear that the Hollywood version is only partially accurate - Cleopatra chose to see to it she was educated as well as any man, and evidently had the charisma to hold her own with anybody in negotations on behalf of her beloved Egypt. It's even a great beach house read, for the right kind of people.....! Hooray for strong women everywhere, in all times! Not much about Cleopatra This book has a very long introduction discussing Cleopatra's lineage, taking many detours through the politics of the time. There's finally some discussion of Cleopatra starting in chapter 3 (Cleopatra's Youth and Education) but again the narrative is mostly about politics. Out of the 8 chapters i'd say 7 are about everything else, the epilogue, appendices, notes, bibliography and index of passages cites take up the rest of the book. I understand that this is an academic paper but I really think that the title is misleading because there's very little biography and plenty of everything else. If you are looking to learn about Cleopatra's life, this is not the book. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/A-Time-for-Truth-Audiobook/B00V97FGMK Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Time for Truth Subtitle: Reigniting the Miracle of America Author: Ted Cruz Narrator: Ted Cruz, Jason Culp Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 49 mins Language: English Release date: 06-30-15 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 962 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Liberals love to hate Ted Cruz. The outspoken Texas senator has a knack for getting under their skin. His quotable remarks - and even more, his principled stands on numerous national issues - have made him a political lightning rod and the most Googled man in Washington. There is a simple reason Senator Cruz has dominated so much of the national conversation. Since his election to the Senate in 2012, he has refused to go along with the established way of doing business in Washington. As a result,he has become a voice for millions of Americans frustrated with governmental corruption and gridlock. Telling the truth is a radical act in our nation's capital - a city dominated by empty promises, meaningless "show votes," and a self-protection racket designed to get politicians reelected rather than heeding the demands of the American people. Cruz has told the truth - about Washington collusion, a corrupted political process, and the institutional barriers to actually fixing the enormous challenges we face. In A Time For Truth, his first book, Cruz tells his story as a Cuban immigrant's son who made it to the Ivy League, to the Supreme Court bar, and eventually the US Senate. It's a deeply personal journey that begins with Cruz's father experiencing brutality in a Cuban prison and ends with Cruz's discovery that Washington has neither the courage nor the desire to preserve the freedom and opportunities that gave hope to his father and millions like him. Pulling back the curtain on the backroom deals between Republicans, Democrats, and the lobbyists who keep them in office (instead of keeping them accountable to their constituents), Cruz offers an inside look at what has gone wrong in our nation's capital. He argues that the need for change is urgent and that the only way to bring about real change is to revitalize the constitutional principles that made our country great. It's a book that will win Ted Cruz few friends in Washington. Then again, that isn't why he went there in the first place. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ted Cruz) Tue, 30 Jun 2015 07:09:02 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Bios-Memoirs/A-Time-for-Truth-Audiobook/B00V97FGMK thebookvoice.com 12:49:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Time for Truth Subtitle: Reigniting the Miracle of America Author: Ted Cruz Narrator: Ted Cruz, Jason Culp Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 49 mins Language: English Release date: 06-30-15 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 962 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Liberals love to hate Ted Cruz. The outspoken Texas senator has a knack for getting under their skin. His quotable remarks - and even more, his principled stands on numerous national issues - have made him a political lightning rod and the most Googled man in Washington. There is a simple reason Senator Cruz has dominated so much of the national conversation. Since his election to the Senate in 2012, he has refused to go along with the established way of doing business in Washington. As a result,he has become a voice for millions of Americans frustrated with governmental corruption and gridlock. Telling the truth is a radical act in our nation's capital - a city dominated by empty promises, meaningless "show votes," and a self-protection racket designed to get politicians reelected rather than heeding the demands of the American people. Cruz has told the truth - about Washington collusion, a corrupted political process, and the institutional barriers to actually fixing the enormous challenges we face. In A Time For Truth, his first book, Cruz tells his story as a Cuban immigrant's son who made it to the Ivy League, to the Supreme Court bar, and eventually the US Senate. It's a deeply personal journey that begins with Cruz's father experiencing brutality in a Cuban prison and ends with Cruz's discovery that Washington has neither the courage nor the desire to preserve the freedom and opportunities that gave hope to his father and millions like him. Pulling back the curtain on the backroom deals between Republicans, Democrats, and the lobbyists who keep them in office (instead of keeping them accountable to their constituents), Cruz offers an inside look at what has gone wrong in our nation's capital. He argues that the need for change is urgent and that the only way to bring about real change is to revitalize the constitutional principles that made our country great. It's a book that will win Ted Cruz few friends in Washington. Then again, that isn't why he went there in the first place. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/846/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Time for Truth Subtitle: Reigniting the Miracle of America Author: Ted Cruz Narrator: Ted Cruz, Jason Culp Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 49 mins Language: English Release date: 06-30-15 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 962 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: Liberals love to hate Ted Cruz. The outspoken Texas senator has a knack for getting under their skin. His quotable remarks - and even more, his principled stands on numerous national issues - have made him a political lightning rod and the most Googled man in Washington. There is a simple reason Senator Cruz has dominated so much of the national conversation. Since his election to the Senate in 2012, he has refused to go along with the established way of doing business in Washington. As a result,he has become a voice for millions of Americans frustrated with governmental corruption and gridlock. Telling the truth is a radical act in our nation's capital - a city dominated by empty promises, meaningless "show votes," and a self-protection racket designed to get politicians reelected rather than heeding the demands of the American people. Cruz has told the truth - about Washington collusion, a corrupted political process, and the institutional barriers to actually fixing the enormous challenges we face. In A Time For Truth, his first book, Cruz tells his story as a Cuban immigrant's son who made it to the Ivy League, to the Supreme Court bar, and eventually the US Senate. It's a deeply personal journey that begins with Cruz's father experiencing brutality in a Cuban prison and ends with Cruz's discovery that Washington has neither the courage nor the desire to preserve the freedom and opportunities that gave hope to his father and millions like him. Pulling back the curtain on the backroom deals between Republicans, Democrats, and the lobbyists who keep them in office (instead of keeping them accountable to their constituents), Cruz offers an inside look at what has gone wrong in our nation's capital. He argues that the need for change is urgent and that the only way to bring about real change is to revitalize the constitutional principles that made our country great. It's a book that will win Ted Cruz few friends in Washington. Then again, that isn't why he went there in the first place. Members Reviews: love this! Engaging. TedCruz's personal story and work in the corrupt Washington landscape should encourage all Patriots everywhere to vigilantly fight for the Constitution Great and inspiring. Protect our freedoms! Great book about his life and challenge in Wahington. if only we could have all politicians be of Cruz's caliber this nation would be greater beyond measure. I salute Ted Cruz for representing our great state of Texas, upholding American values and for upholding our constitution. finally a real Reagan conservative He loves the United States and what we used to be (I'm sorry but it's changed) . It only took 6 years to turn our country hard left in nearly every way. we are no longer feared (respected) and our debt is beyond out of control. Don't get me started about our social changes (in a nutshell Godless) we are pushing towards. I don't know if it can be repaired during even 2 terms with a true conservative (remove moderate Republicans) but if you are looking for somebody who i truly believe follows through on his commitment and won't run hard to the middle if he is our nominee and CAN beat Hillary, Cruz is the guy. I don't say that lightly because i have kids and right now I'm afraid of what their future will look like.