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Absolutely incredible

Revisado: 06-28-21

I haven’t enjoyed a work of fiction this much since Weir’s The Martian. It’s a masterpiece.

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Lovely fantasy story

Revisado: 05-26-19 El oyente recibió este título gratis

This lovely story is great for kids. It's the story of a special elf child whose people, the elves, were destroyed. Zelia has a classic coming-of-age story where she draws upon her special inheritance as a child of a god and travels the hero's journey where she matures, accepts responsibility for the world, and sacrifices to make it a better place.

The narrator really dedicates himself to voicing different characters, and made it a fun listen. Definitely something you could let your kid fall asleep to. Great story, and I hope I see more soon.

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Wonderful collection of mythology!

Revisado: 05-26-19 El oyente recibió este título gratis

This massive collection of mythology covers cultures from around the world. I was already familiar with classical Greek mythology, but it's a pleasure to learn about the stories central to other populations. This book is an absolute powerhouse with over 31 hours of material, and it's great just to let it play and immerse myself in the hero's journey through other worlds.

The chapters in the book aren't clearly demarcated, and it can be difficult to skip from one story to another -- or even from one culture to another. Still, the narrator reads clearly and articulates words well, so speeding up the playback works well. I plan to put my kids to sleep on many nights with stories of Celtic or Mesopotamian myths, and I love that this book provides so many stories. Definitely recommended.

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Great guide to meditation!

Revisado: 05-23-19 El oyente recibió este título gratis

Meditation and mindfulness are growing in popularity because of the increasing evidence of health benefits from reduced stress. However, it's been hard to try out meditation without some sort of guidance -- the paper books I've read don't translate naturally into actual meditation practice.

Enter the audiobook. This has been a great way to sit back, close my eyes, and let the narrator guide me through simple practices of clearing my mind, settling my thoughts, and focusing on the natural rhythm of my breathing. I've very much enjoyed listening to these guided exercises as my introduction to meditation. Strongly recommended!

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Excellent re-telling of the creation story!

Revisado: 05-21-19 El oyente recibió este título gratis

I've always loved Steven Brust and especially his Dragaeran books -- both the Taltos stories and the Khaavren romances. It's an absolute joy to revisit his books, which I've done again and again.

I first read To Reign In Hell when I was a teenager, and it holds up today. The premise is a re-imagining of the Creation story, told from the various perspectives of the major characters. I never expected to consider Mephistopheles one of my favorite characters, but... here I am. The order of the universe is very well constructed, with simple rules -- each successive wave of creation is less powerful than the last, entropy is the ultimate enemy, and the introduction of disorder through the political manipulations of an ambitious angel led to the divide between Heaven and Hell.

The narrator presents this excellent story well, with clear enunciation and a good sense of dramatic tension. The story was every bit as enjoyable in audio format as it was on the page, and I really can't recommend this enough to anyone interested. Brust is a marvelous author of rogues, and I urge everyone to try his Dragaera books as well if you liked To Reign In Hell.

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Excellent set of tips for resistance training

Revisado: 05-09-19

There is no better exercise than strength training. Sprinting has some cardiovascular benefits (jogging is actively harmful), but strength training incorporates the best in overall health, caloric usage, and muscle/bone density. There are few better predictors of long-term health than muscle mass.

That's why I'm so glad to see efforts to reach out to women for strength training, who have been historically ignored by this far superior segment of fitness training. This book offers a great toolset for women to start sculpting their bodies through resistance training, including beginner to advanced tiers of training programs and the results you can expect to see from each.

The narrator is well spoken and easy to follow, and makes it easy to follow the guidance in the book. Definitely recommended.

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Fantastic rendition of Nietzsche

Revisado: 05-09-19

It should come at no surprise that Nietzsche's work is dense and complicated. Philosophers are not known for their prose, and ideas as profound as Nietzsche's would be difficult for anyone to articulate fully. I've found that audiobooks are an excellent way to understand Nietzsche, as the narrator takes care of the hard work in setting ideas in narrative context and transitioning from idea to idea.

There are only two copies of "The Genealogy of Morals" on Audible, and I quite enjoyed this version by Jim D. Johnston. He speaks clearly, enunciates well, and makes it easy to understand these complicated topics. Highly recommended.

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Incredible stories from a long-time first responde

Revisado: 05-09-19

This book is an excellent history of one paramedic's career, and the many changes in first responder protocols over the past few decades. Roger Huder tells stories of various incidents over the course of his career, and narrator Tom Jordan really draws you in to these stories with clear articulation, good enunciation, and real passion in his voice.

You really don't understand the difficulty of life as a first responder until you hear their stories. This was an excellent introduction to the world of paramedics, and I hope to read many more stories.

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Beautiful story about the Italian story in WWII

Revisado: 05-09-19

This is a beautifully written story of a German Jewish woman who moved to Italy prior to World War II. As Italy gradually descended into Mussolini's fascism, life became harder and harder for Italian Jews politically, economically, and in terms of public safety. Eventually, even fleeing Italy became incredibly dangerous and difficult.

This story is a personal, intimate look into the life of ordinary people and the tightening fist around them as they were targeted for being Jewish. The story is beautifully written by Ralph Webster, and beautifully narrated by Nina Price. The narrator speaks clearly, enunciates well, and is easily understood even at higher replay speeds. I highly recommend this book.

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Great resource for a common problem

Revisado: 05-07-19

Binge eating is a very common issue, and one that I've experienced myself. As Louis CK once said, meals aren't over when I'm full; meals are over when I hate myself.

This audiobook offers a lot of very helpful guidance on how to limit portions, curb overeating, and address the most common causes of binge eating. I found it tremendously useful for my own life. Definitely recommended.

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