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Invitation to a Banquet
- The Story of Chinese Food
- De: Fuchsia Dunlop
- Narrado por: Fuchsia Dunlop
- Duración: 17 h y 20 m
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General5 out of 5 stars 22
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 19
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 19
Chinese was the earliest truly global cuisine. When the first Chinese laborers began to settle abroad, restaurants appeared in their wake. Yet Chinese has the curious distinction of being both one of the world's best-loved culinary traditions and one of the least understood. For more than a century, the overwhelming dominance of a simplified form of Cantonese cooking ensured that few foreigners experienced anything of its richness and sophistication—but today that is beginning to change.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Knowledgeable and awful
- De ilaria m en 11-16-23
- Invitation to a Banquet
- The Story of Chinese Food
- De: Fuchsia Dunlop
- Narrado por: Fuchsia Dunlop
Knowledgeable and awful
Revisado: 11-16-23
Dunlop knows a lot about Chinese food. However someone must tell her that a whole book with “the West” vs “the Chinese” is unbearable and nonsensical. About nonsense: she seems to have completely assimilated all the most ridiculous cliches that many middle class, rather close minded and little traveled Chinese people may have. But why should she care, as she declaims how fluent her Chinese is and how sinicised she is! Terrible book, in spite of of the knowledge. If I hear more “west” and “western” this month I may scream
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The Woman in Me
- De: Britney Spears
- Narrado por: Michelle Williams, Britney Spears - introduction
- Duración: 5 h y 31 m
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General5 out of 5 stars 30,270
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 28,613
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 28,600
In June 2021, the whole world was listening as Britney Spears spoke in open court. The impact of sharing her voice—her truth—was undeniable, and it changed the course of her life and the lives of countless others. The Woman in Me reveals for the first time her incredible journey—and the strength at the core of one of the greatest performers in pop music history. Written with remarkable candor and humor, Spears’s groundbreaking book illuminates the enduring power of music and love—and the importance of a woman telling her own story, on her own terms, at last.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Lack of transparency
- De Lori K en 10-31-23
- The Woman in Me
- De: Britney Spears
- Narrado por: Michelle Williams, Britney Spears - introduction
Amazing Britney
Revisado: 11-07-23
Such strength and resilience in the face of so much injustice! From tabloids to husbands to family… what a way to treat a wonderful artist
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Empire of Pain
- The Secret History of the Sackler Dynasty
- De: Patrick Radden Keefe
- Narrado por: Patrick Radden Keefe
- Duración: 18 h y 6 m
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General5 out of 5 stars 9,079
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 7,909
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 7,865
The prize-winning and best-selling author of Say Nothing presents a grand, devastating portrait of three generations of the Sackler family, famed for their philanthropy, whose fortune was built by Valium and whose reputation was destroyed by OxyContin. Empire of Pain is a masterpiece of narrative reporting and writing, exhaustively documented and ferociously compelling.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Full Account of the Sackler Conspiracy
- De Edward Bisch en 04-13-21
- Empire of Pain
- The Secret History of the Sackler Dynasty
- De: Patrick Radden Keefe
- Narrado por: Patrick Radden Keefe
Uncovering so much evil
Revisado: 08-25-22
At times, this is a painful story to listen to. It takes us into the very dark realm of human greed and disregard for other people's lives, and the powerful denial that accompanies it. Yet it is an extremely important investigation, and a powerful book, written with great sensitivity. I absolutely recommend it. The book is read by the author, and he is a pleasure to listen to.
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We Don't Know Ourselves
- A Personal History of Modern Ireland
- De: Fintan O'Toole
- Narrado por: Aidan Kelly
- Duración: 22 h y 11 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 501
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 422
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 418
In We Don't Know Ourselves, Fintan O'Toole weaves his own experiences into Irish social, cultural, and economic change, showing how Ireland, in just one lifetime, has gone from a reactionary "backwater" to an almost totally open society - perhaps the most astonishing national transformation in modern history. O'Toole narrates the once unthinkable collapse of the all-powerful Catholic Church, brought down by scandal and by the activism of ordinary Irish. He relates the horrific violence of the Troubles in Northern Ireland, which led most Irish to reject violent nationalism.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Relentlessly Negative
- De John en 06-02-22
- We Don't Know Ourselves
- A Personal History of Modern Ireland
- De: Fintan O'Toole
- Narrado por: Aidan Kelly
Don't miss this book
Revisado: 08-25-22
This is a very beautifully read story of contemporary Ireland and a personal memoir. The way in which O'Toole manages to weave his story into the larger history of contemporary Ireland makes this a memoir that is never overpowered by the author's self obsession. It is elegantly narrated, with a beautiful sense of humour which always bears in mind the humanity of the people that provoked it, and extremely informative. I have read O'Toole's articles, but I wasn't sure I would really listen through 22 hours of Irish history (I am not particularly focused on the country) but it has been an absolutely rewarding listen. Aidan Kelly is a wonderful reader. I can't recommend this book enough!
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Circe
- De: Madeline Miller
- Narrado por: Perdita Weeks
- Duración: 12 h y 8 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 55,563
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 50,074
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 49,843
In the house of Helios, god of the sun and mightiest of the Titans, a daughter is born. But Circe is a strange child—not powerful, like her father, nor viciously alluring like her mother. Turning to the world of mortals for companionship, she discovers that she does possess power—the power of witchcraft, which can transform rivals into monsters and menace the gods themselves.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Refined writing with an intimate performance
- De Michael - Audible Editor en 04-11-18
- Circe
- De: Madeline Miller
- Narrado por: Perdita Weeks
Wonderful
Revisado: 04-02-22
This is a magical listen. Wonderful story, perfectly narrated. Do not miss this! And do not miss anything else by Madeline Miller, I would add.
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My Friend Anna
- The True Story of the Fake Heiress Who Conned Me and Half of New York City
- De: Rachel DeLoache Williams
- Narrado por: Rachel DeLoache Williams
- Duración: 9 h y 7 m
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General4 out of 5 stars 2,384
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 2,084
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 2,076
Rachel DeLoache Williams’ new friend Anna Delvey, a self-proclaimed German heiress, was worldly and ambitious. She was also generous - picking up the tab for lavish dinners at Le Coucou, infrared sauna sessions at HigherDOSE, drinks at the 11 Howard Library bar, and regular workout sessions with a celebrity personal trainer. When Anna proposed an all-expenses-paid trip to Marrakech at the five-star La Mamounia hotel, Rachel jumped at the chance. But when Anna’s credit cards mysteriously stopped working, the dream vacation quickly took a dark turn.
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2 out of 5 stars
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The author is lucky she was scammed.
- De A. en 09-01-19
- My Friend Anna
- The True Story of the Fake Heiress Who Conned Me and Half of New York City
- De: Rachel DeLoache Williams
- Narrado por: Rachel DeLoache Williams
Excruciating details and of zero interest
Revisado: 04-02-22
I can’t imagine why this book was even published! It could maybe hold its own as an article, but blow by blow minute by minute “i texted she answered” ? A terrible listen. Considering that all the lost money was pardoned by AmEx and so much money was made afterwards too, including for this sorry book, maybe a slightly deeper narrative with some research into scams, scammers psychology or victims’ trauma (not just the author’s) would have made this bearable. As is, I strongly don’t recommend it
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Mycophilia
- Revelations From the Weird World of Mushrooms
- De: Eugenia Bone
- Narrado por: Aimee Jolson
- Duración: 11 h y 2 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 569
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 501
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 496
In Mycophilia, accomplished food writer and cookbook author Eugenia Bone examines the role of fungi as exotic delicacy, curative, poison, and hallucinogen, and ultimately discovers that a greater understanding of fungi is key to facing many challenges of the 21st century.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Absolutely awful, insufferable, racist author
- De Rs 🦇 en 11-25-19
- Mycophilia
- Revelations From the Weird World of Mushrooms
- De: Eugenia Bone
- Narrado por: Aimee Jolson
What is the point of this book?
Revisado: 04-28-20
A rambling lengthy tale of Ms Bone going to look for mushrooms with other amateurs and having nice or not so nice dinners. Maybe it gets better after three hours - I had wasted enough time by then. Lengthy pointless descriptions and a lot of uninteresting detail, but not about mushrooms: about the quirks of US mushroom enthusiasts.
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In the Country of Men
- De: Hisham Matar
- Narrado por: Khalid Abdalla
- Duración: 7 h y 53 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 14
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 13
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 13
Nine-year-old Suleiman is just awakening to the wider world beyond the games on the hot pavement outside his home and beyond the loving embrace of his parents. He becomes the man of the house when his father goes away on business, but then he sees his father standing in the market square in a pair of dark glasses. Suddenly the wider world becomes a frightening place where parents lie and questions go unanswered. Suleiman turns to his mother, who entrusts him with the secret story of her childhood.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Absolutely wonderful
- De ilaria m en 02-08-19
- In the Country of Men
- De: Hisham Matar
- Narrado por: Khalid Abdalla
Absolutely wonderful
Revisado: 02-08-19
An incredible book, read in the most wonderful way. My only regret is that there are no other books read by Khalid Abdalla available and that where I am I cannot purchase other titles by Hisham Matar. If you can, you must! He is an extraordinary writer.
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Stirring the Pot with Benjamin Franklin
- A Founding Father’s Culinary Adventures
- De: Rae Katherine Eighmey
- Narrado por: Pam Ward
- Duración: 10 h y 19 m
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General3 out of 5 stars 2
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Narración:1.5 out of 5 stars 2
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Historia3 out of 5 stars 2
In this remarkable culinary biography, Rae Katherine Eighmey presents Benjamin Franklin's experimentation with food throughout his life. At age 16, he began dabbling in vegetarianism. In his early 20s, citing the health benefits of water over alcohol, he convinced his printing press colleagues to abandon their traditional breakfast of beer and bread for "water gruel", a kind of porridge he enjoyed. Franklin is known for his scientific discoveries, including electricity and the lightning rod, and his curiosity and logical mind extended to the kitchen.
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4 out of 5 stars
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wheres the pdf?
- De Michael en 06-13-18
- Stirring the Pot with Benjamin Franklin
- A Founding Father’s Culinary Adventures
- De: Rae Katherine Eighmey
- Narrado por: Pam Ward
Great story ruined by bad reader +no downloadables
Revisado: 04-02-18
What disappointed you about Stirring the Pot with Benjamin Franklin?
The reading is annoying, unclear and cheerful in all the wrong bits. Requires excessive concentration to understand what the narrator is reading, and for the French part, once again, the French pronunciation is dismal. Really, if you are reading a book partially set abroad, the narrator should have at least a passing ability to pronounce that language. Otherwise, you are so busy cringing that you have no idea what is being said. Dreadful, dreadful narrative. Also, the book comes with recipes. Which you cannot download. So totally useless.
What did you like best about this story?
the story is excellent. Killed by narrator and lack of downloadables.
What didn’t you like about Pam Ward’s performance?
Artificial, cheerful for no reason, unclear, bizarre pace, and terrible at pronouncing foreign words.Puts weird stress in random words, as if this was some kind of romance novel. It's history, so you really wish she was less into theatrics and more into clarity.
What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment?
disappointment.
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