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Fire on the Prairie
- Harold Washington, Chicago Politics, and the Roots of the Obama Presidency
- De: Gary Rivlin
- Narrado por: George Orlando
- Duración: 13 h y 20 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 41
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Narración:3.5 out of 5 stars 38
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 38
In 1983 Chicago elected Harold Washington as the city's first black mayor. This is the story of Washington's improbable victory over Jane Byrne, heir to the late Richard J. Daley's political empire, and over Daley's eldest son. It's the story of a coalition outside the party's mainstream coming to power and ruling in the country's most political of cities. In Fire on the Prairie, Gary Rivlin reveals the personalities and philosophies of those who were at the center of events, from black separatists such as Lu Palmer to community organizers such as Jesse Jackson....
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4 out of 5 stars
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Good material, terrible narrator
- De Nick en 04-17-13
- Fire on the Prairie
- Harold Washington, Chicago Politics, and the Roots of the Obama Presidency
- De: Gary Rivlin
- Narrado por: George Orlando
Great listen. Narration was a bit rough
Revisado: 01-18-18
A worthwhile story well told. Marred a bit by odd narration with strange cadence and many badly mispronounced words, but still a story I was happy to listen to.
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Seveneves
- A Novel
- De: Neal Stephenson
- Narrado por: Mary Robinette Kowal, Will Damron
- Duración: 31 h y 55 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 25,462
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 23,263
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 23,256
A catastrophic event renders the earth a ticking time bomb. In a feverish race against the inevitable, nations around the globe band together to devise an ambitious plan to ensure the survival of humanity far beyond our atmosphere, in outer space.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Odd narrator choice
- De Josh Mitchell en 05-30-15
- Seveneves
- A Novel
- De: Neal Stephenson
- Narrado por: Mary Robinette Kowal, Will Damron
Time to do a better job serving the Purpose
Revisado: 11-09-16
Gripping even the second time through this massive work. The Epic is well named. Might even need to buy a hard copy and read this one the old fashioned way. .
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The Black Count
- Glory, Revolution, Betrayal, and the Real Count of Monte Cristo
- De: Tom Reiss
- Narrado por: Paul Michael
- Duración: 13 h y 30 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 2,119
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 1,903
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 1,904
General Alex Dumas is a man almost unknown today, yet his story is strikingly familiar—because his son, the novelist Alexandre Dumas, used his larger-than-life feats as inspiration for such classics as The Count of Monte Cristo and The Three Musketeers.
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5 out of 5 stars
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The story behind the greatest novelist of all time
- De Melinda en 01-13-13
- The Black Count
- Glory, Revolution, Betrayal, and the Real Count of Monte Cristo
- De: Tom Reiss
- Narrado por: Paul Michael
Excellent - brings Revolutionary France to life
Revisado: 07-11-16
An compelling listen that pairs extremely well with the Revolutions Podcast segments on the French and Haitian Revolutions.
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The Most Powerful Idea in the World
- A Story of Steam, Industry, and Invention
- De: William Rosen
- Narrado por: Michael Prichard
- Duración: 13 h y 30 m
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General4 out of 5 stars 196
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 147
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 146
Award-winning author William Rosen tells the story of the men responsible for the Industrial Revolution and the machine that drove it: the steam engine.
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4 out of 5 stars
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A Revelation about a Revolution
- De Roy en 08-01-10
- The Most Powerful Idea in the World
- A Story of Steam, Industry, and Invention
- De: William Rosen
- Narrado por: Michael Prichard
Insightful mechanical history
Revisado: 04-25-12
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
I'd reccomend this book to lovers of history or the mechanically or technically inclined. If you're a combination of the two, this book will be very much right up your alley. It affords an entertaining way to expand upon both historical and technical knowledge.
What was one of the most memorable moments of The Most Powerful Idea in the World?
A summing up of the book's premise via a historical Abraham Lincoln speech at the end of the epilogue.
Which scene was your favorite?
There wasn't really one in particular, though describing Coke's marriage as the worst decision of his life does jump to mind.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
Not particularly, this one lent itself to episodic listening quite well, as it is mostly pretty interesting, but isn't really plot driven in any significant sense.
Any additional comments?
The occasional authors notes tended to be a nice little bonus.
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A History of the World in 6 Glasses
- De: Tom Standage
- Narrado por: Sean Runnette
- Duración: 7 h y 34 m
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General4 out of 5 stars 4,596
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 3,962
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 3,974
Throughout human history, certain drinks have done much more than just quench thirst. As Tom Standage relates with authority and charm, six of them have had a surprisingly pervasive influence on the course of history, becoming the defining drink during a pivotal historical period. A History of the World in 6 Glasses tells the story of humanity from the Stone Age to the 21st century through the lens of beer, wine, spirits, coffee, tea, and cola.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Fun and Informative
- De Stoker en 09-09-11
- A History of the World in 6 Glasses
- De: Tom Standage
- Narrado por: Sean Runnette
Novel & engaging take of the historical narrative
Revisado: 04-09-12
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
Yes, it provides insights into the sweep of history that I never managed to absorb in high school history class, while at the same time providing interesting history and trivia on the beverages themselves.
Who was your favorite character and why?
Beer, but then I am biased. On the other hand, I found the section on beer to be one of the least compelling personally, but I believe this is primarily because I already knew much of the information provided on beer, while I'm a relative novice on the other five beverages.
What does Sean Runnette bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
The narration was decent but nothing to write home about. The strength of the audio format was in helping to wade through the initial pages. The book starts out fairly dry, and I would have had a harder time continuing had I been reading rather than being read to.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
Not really, but it was enjoyable in chunks.
Any additional comments?
I you like history and beverages, this is a slam dunk. If you like one or the other, probably still worth giving this one a go.
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Unbroken
- A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption
- De: Laura Hillenbrand
- Narrado por: Edward Herrmann
- Duración: 13 h y 56 m
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General5 out of 5 stars 51,131
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 42,582
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 42,629
Why we think it’s a great listen: Seabiscuit was a runaway success, and Hillenbrand’s done it again with another true-life account about beating unbelievable odds. On a May afternoon in 1943, an Army Air Forces bomber crashed into the Pacific Ocean and disappeared, leaving only a spray of debris and a slick of oil, gasoline, and blood. Then, on the ocean surface, a face appeared....
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5 out of 5 stars
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Indescribable
- De Janice en 12-01-10
- Unbroken
- A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption
- De: Laura Hillenbrand
- Narrado por: Edward Herrmann
Powerful, moving, interesting, informative
Revisado: 01-11-12
What did you love best about Unbroken?
Unbroken moved me to tears on numerous occasions thoughout the book, which is not at all typical of an audiobook experience for me. Powerful story, powerfully written, pitch perfect narration.
What other book might you compare Unbroken to and why?
This book really isn't comparable to anything else I've read or listened to. Non-fiction that unfolds like a dramatic novel, and gets away with implausibility that would be preposterous in fiction because the events actually happened.
Which scene was your favorite?
The track races were told as if you we watching them live, really top notch.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
I didn't want to stop listening, but doing so was probably for the best. It would be too emotionally exhausting all in one shot.
Any additional comments?
I strongly suggest you listen to this book.
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