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A Man Who Changed the World

Revisado: 01-02-21

I thoroughly enjoyed this biography. It is not written by a revisionist historian which is an unusual find today. Perhaps in part, because it was written by a Christ follower, which is even rarer among today’s educators. This is a good look at a remarkable and complicated man. Not only was he a major force in the Reformation in the sixteenth century, but has been responsible for how his beliefs have been instrumental for all sorts of change over the last several centuries and now.
The book is skillfully written and performed. This one is a pearl in a vast ocean of literary flotsam.

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The story of a Johnny Reb

Revisado: 09-08-20

It was so nice to read about the Civil War from the perspective of a private’s experience rather than a general’s memoirs. I almost passed on this one because the Audible Summary said it was written by a commander. Far from it! Confederate Private John O Casler’s account of his service really gives you a taste of the day to day soldier’s life. He recalls the hardships and drudgery, but also the mischief and and adventures he and his comrades had. I have have extensively read about the Civil War and I am certainly glad I read this man’ story!

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A Must Read

Revisado: 02-07-20

Steven Ambrose writes compelling books and is one of the foremost historians of our time. Eminently readable and beautifully read by Jesse Boggs. Together they have produced a real winner.
Ambrose looks at D-Day from every aspect -from the top military decision makers, from the experience of all branches of both the Allied and German forces, in all the beaches and venues. He also relates its effect on the people of Normandy and how if affected the home front.
I could go on and on, but you simply must read this for yourself. A+++++

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An Amazing Read!

Revisado: 11-14-19

Well-researched and thoroughly engaging story of the life of one of the founding fathers-Dr Benjamin Rush. The amazing life of a man who was intimately acquainted with all the principals in the American Revolution. He was also the American pioneer in mental health and in military camp hygiene. His voluminous correspondence adds much to our knowledge of the lives and times of the Revolution. He was responsible for the rapprochement between Adams and Jefferson which produced years of letters between those two until their deaths. This is a “must read” audiobook!

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You don’t have to be a history buff to enjoy this one!

Revisado: 08-20-19

Like his other books, Jeff Shaara does not fail to produce another well-written book of American history. A gripping account of the American Revolution. It is gripping tale, which draws you right into the action. I was a little disappointed in Grover Gardner’s reading of this one, and numerous lines were repeated. Overlooking that, I highly recommend this title!

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Great read

Revisado: 07-24-19

Doris Kearny’s Goodwin is a wonderful historian and writer. Edward Herrmann is one of the very best narrators. What more could you want in an audiobook. Highly recommended this one!

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Pass on this one

Revisado: 06-24-19

This narrator is a native-born French speaker. I am sure his French is flawless. However, his English - not so much. He should take a class in English pronunciation. About 25% of his words are unintelligible. I am returning this book and will look for another.

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Louie didn’t die soon enough

Revisado: 05-13-19

I adore the writing of Anthony Trollope. So bright and witty. The narration by Nigel Patterson was superb. However, this story was excruciating to listen to. Husband Louis tormented wife Emily for an imagined indiscretion for thirty hours of the book. It only ended with his death. Emily should have offed him in the first part of the story and concentrated on the very interesting secondary characters. Give this book a pass.

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Just Hell

Revisado: 02-27-19

Grover Gardner was superb. His characters and accents are amazing. The story was very weak. I found it excruciating to get through. Book One and Book Two were just outstanding, which made the mediocrity of Book Three all the more disappointing.

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Great Read

Revisado: 02-22-19

Superlative writing and performance. The characters were cleverly woven into the historical account. Can’t wait for Book 3!

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