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Out of Jordan
- A Sabra in the Peace Corps Tells Her Story
- De: Dalya Cohen-Mor
- Narrado por: Judith West
- Duración: 13 h y 51 m
- Versión completa
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General3 out of 5 stars 8
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 7
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Historia3 out of 5 stars 7
A riveting memoir of the first Israeli-born Jewish American to be sent as a Peace Corps volunteer to a closed Arab society. A good memoir is a survivor's tale - the story of a person who has faced obstacles and made it through well enough to tell it. Dalya Cohen-Mor, a Sabra-born American woman, volunteered to serve in the Peace Corps, went through a lengthy and highly competitive application process, was accepted, and was sent to serve in the predominantly Palestinian country of Jordan.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Not a normal Peace Corps experience
- De Larry en 01-20-22
- Out of Jordan
- A Sabra in the Peace Corps Tells Her Story
- De: Dalya Cohen-Mor
- Narrado por: Judith West
The Irony
Revisado: 10-20-21
This was a very good listen, the audiobook narration was very good. The book was detailed and enjoyable, I felt I was on the journey with the author. The high’s and low’s of the journey to Jordan, and all the preparation it took to go was palpable. As were the low’s of getting there, and the disappointment of being robbed of the opportunity to complete the full assignment. On one hand, there is the injustice of what happened to the author, on the other hand, hearing how things deteriorated, leaves the listener with thoughts of how it was all meant to play about that way, likely for Dalya’s good.
During different parts of the book, I was left with an impression that the author had a bit of a prickly personality herself. Though, in other parts, I did find myself agreeing with her and sympathizing with how she was treated. I also found it quite ironic that this woman who was declared not to be a spy was turned into somewhat of a spy by the Peace Corps, and asked to lie and deceive while helping to bring about peace.
Overall, very well written and thought provoking, shedding light on many topics.
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A Promised Land
- De: Barack Obama
- Narrado por: Barack Obama
- Duración: 29 h y 10 m
- Versión completa
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General5 out of 5 stars 55,266
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 47,730
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 47,381
In the stirring, highly anticipated first volume of his presidential memoirs, Barack Obama tells the story of his improbable odyssey from young man searching for his identity to leader of the free world, describing in strikingly personal detail both his political education and the landmark moments of the first term of his historic presidency - a time of dramatic transformation and turmoil.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Color me grateful.
- De Angela en 11-19-20
- A Promised Land
- De: Barack Obama
- Narrado por: Barack Obama
Lengthy but Good
Revisado: 10-16-21
Overall, a good book full of a detailed account of Barack Obama’s experiences leading up to his presidency, and explanations of his time in office. His perspective of his family, and watching his daughters grow up during this time, along with his honesty about the reservations of those close to him when he decided to run for president, were very nice personal touches. His personal and professional accounts made for a great listen!
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