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Vagina Obscura
- An Anatomical Voyage
- De: Rachel E. Gross
- Narrado por: Siho Ellsmore
- Duración: 10 h y 50 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 164
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 138
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 136
The Latin term for the female genitalia, pudendum, means “parts for which you should be ashamed”. Until 1651, ovaries were called female testicles. The fallopian tubes are named for a man. Named, claimed, and shamed: Welcome to the story of the female body, as penned by men. Today, a new generation of (mostly) women scientists is finally redrawing the map. With modern tools and fresh perspectives, they’re looking at the organs traditionally bound up in reproduction—the uterus, ovaries, vagina—and seeing within them a new biology of change and resilience.
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3 out of 5 stars
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poor narration
- De Jane en 08-23-22
- Vagina Obscura
- An Anatomical Voyage
- De: Rachel E. Gross
- Narrado por: Siho Ellsmore
An enlightening history!
Revisado: 12-29-22
This was a great book documenting the layers of understanding, and lack thereof, around what are traditionally considered female presenting reproductive organs, the ways they work, and how they have formed and are formed by society.
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The Rosie Project
- A Novel
- De: Graeme Simsion
- Narrado por: Dan O'Grady
- Duración: 7 h y 32 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 15,528
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 13,756
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 13,733
Don Tillman, professor of genetics, has never been on a second date. So when an acquaintance informs him that he would make a "wonderful" husband, his first reaction is shock. Yet he must concede to the statistical probability that there is someone for everyone, and Don sets out to find the perfect partner. She will be punctual and logical - most definitely not a barmaid, a smoker, a drinker, or a late-arriver. Yet Rosie Jarman is all these things. She is also beguiling, fiery, intelligent - and on a quest of her own....
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5 out of 5 stars
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Not a typical romance - so much more
- De Gretchen en 10-03-13
- The Rosie Project
- A Novel
- De: Graeme Simsion
- Narrado por: Dan O'Grady
A Charming Insight
Revisado: 09-06-19
I found this book to be incredibly charming. I do not often give 5-star reviews, especially not for romantic books. This book was surprising, quirky, and insightful. I spent half the book laughing out loud (my kids think I’m crazy) and the other half building connections to the characters. The book was able to portray a fairly authentic representation of the lived experiences of many with ASD. Experiencing the story from within Don’s head elicited understanding and empathy, and was at times far more relatable than expected. I strongly recommend this book.
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Beyond the Orchard
- De: Anna Romer
- Narrado por: Hannah Norris
- Duración: 13 h y 23 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 212
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 199
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 198
Lucy Briar has arrived home in turmoil after years overseas. She's met her fiancé in London and has her life mapped out, but something is holding her back. Hoping to ground herself and find answers, Lucy settles into once familiar routines. But old tortured feelings flood Lucy's existence when her beloved father, Ron, is hospitalised and Morgan - the man who drove her away all those years ago - seeks her out. Worse, Ron implores Lucy to visit Bitterwood Estate, the crumbling historic family guesthouse now left to him.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Creepy love story
- De Amber Sesnick en 12-01-18
- Beyond the Orchard
- De: Anna Romer
- Narrado por: Hannah Norris
Creepy love story
Revisado: 12-01-18
Aside from everything else in the book, which haunting and suspenseful and very interesting, there is a romance between the main character and a man much older than herself. While age differences generally do not bother me, there was a bit of a creepy factor to the detail that she grew up from childhood with this much older man in her life, and he “loved” her before she had “grown up”. While there was no romance prior to her being an adult, that part of the story detracted from the experience for me. From her side I understand having feelings for an older male figure in your life, though the fact that he is friends with your dad and the father of one of your best friends should perhaps give pause. It was his interest and waiting and passion about having loved her for so long that was creepy.
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