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The First Ladies
- De: Marie Benedict, Victoria Christopher Murray
- Narrado por: Robin Miles, Tavia Gilbert
- Duración: 14 h y 33 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 692
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 625
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 625
The daughter of formerly enslaved parents, Mary McLeod Bethune refuses to back down as white supremacists attempt to thwart her work. She marches on as an activist and an educator, and as her reputation grows she becomes a celebrity, revered by titans of business and recognized by U.S. Presidents. Eleanor Roosevelt herself is awestruck and eager to make her acquaintance.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A Wake Up Call to history and today
- De JoeKristina Smith en 07-11-23
- The First Ladies
- De: Marie Benedict, Victoria Christopher Murray
- Narrado por: Robin Miles, Tavia Gilbert
May be true history but was disappointed
Revisado: 07-02-24
Eleanor Roosevelt may have had physical attractions and/or relationship with her female friend, Hick, but I wish the description would have included that tidbit of information to prepare the listener. I chose to not finish the book based on that alone. The narrators are wonderful and one reason I took the leap for this book since I was unfamiliar with these authors.
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Sundown
- Sky King Ranch, Book 3
- De: Susan May Warren
- Narrado por: Cynthia Farrell
- Duración: 12 h y 14 m
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General5 out of 5 stars 93
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 86
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 85
Former Delta Operative Colt Kingston knows when someone is lying. He may not know the truth, but he sure doesn't trust Tae, the woman who is caring for his ailing father at Sky King Ranch. Behind those beautiful blue eyes, he can tell there is a troubled—and smart—woman. A few of her stories prove true—he's found the crashed plane and the dead body inside. Still, her story of survival seems too incredible to believe...until the thugs she claims to be hunting her show up and threaten Sky King Ranch. Now Tae must disappear, along with her secrets.
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5 out of 5 stars
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The story was awesome!
- De Jacquie Thomas en 09-09-24
- Sundown
- Sky King Ranch, Book 3
- De: Susan May Warren
- Narrado por: Cynthia Farrell
Triple 5 stars!
Revisado: 03-09-23
Susan never fails to deliver the best! I’m pleased once again and love her books!
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Path of Freedom
- De: Jennifer Hudson Taylor
- Narrado por: Amy Tallmadge
- Duración: 7 h y 11 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 381
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 349
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 349
When Quakers Flora Saferight and Bruce Millikan embark on the Underground Railroad, they agree to put their differences aside to save the lives of a pregnant slave couple. With only her mother's quilt as a secret guide, the foursome follows the stitches through unknown treachery. As they embark on their perilous journey, they hope and pray that their path is one of promise where love sustains them, courage builds faith, and forgiveness leads to freedom.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Too much arguing turned into romance- Unrealistic
- De C. Stallings en 01-23-21
- Path of Freedom
- De: Jennifer Hudson Taylor
- Narrado por: Amy Tallmadge
Couldn’t finish
Revisado: 01-12-23
I couldn’t finish for 2 reasons. The narrator reads well, but with too much vibrance in her voice to be narrating a story about the Underground Railroad and the secrecy associated with the responsibility of transporting slaves. The story characters speak with the runaway slaves and other UR members with too much familiarity and without encryption associated with the UR.
Not a bad story, but just not authentic as the historical situation called for.
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The Swan House
- De: Elizabeth Musser
- Narrado por: Linda Stephens
- Duración: 19 h y 29 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 194
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 161
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 160
Sixteen-year-old Mary Swan Middleton is devastated when her artistic mother is killed in a plane crash. The family maid, seeing Mary's loneliness and desperation, suggests she volunteer to help the poor. Soon, Mary realizes there is more to life, love, and faith, than she ever knew.
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5 out of 5 stars
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I cried & laughed!
- De Stephanie Day en 04-16-12
- The Swan House
- De: Elizabeth Musser
- Narrado por: Linda Stephens
Spiritual Rags to Riches
Revisado: 10-24-18
Pleasantly surprised and happy I took the chance on an unfamiliar author. You won’t be disappointed if you’re looking for hope in humanity.
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The Tea Rose
- De: Jennifer Donnelly
- Narrado por: Jill Tanner
- Duración: 28 h y 31 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 2,044
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 1,883
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 1,870
East London, 1888 - a city apart. A place of shadow and light where thieves, whores, and dreamers mingle, where children play in the cobbled streets by day and a killer stalks at night, where bright hopes meet the darkest truths. Here, by the whispering waters of the Thames, Fiona Finnegan, a worker in a tea factory, hopes to own a shop one day, together with her lifelong love, Joe Bristow, a costermonger's son. With nothing but their faith in each other to spur them on, Fiona and Joe struggle, save, and sacrifice to achieve their dreams.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Wow. Wow wow wow!
- De I like to shop en 04-26-16
- The Tea Rose
- De: Jennifer Donnelly
- Narrado por: Jill Tanner
Disappointed
Revisado: 08-16-18
Disappointed by the language. I didn’t make it through the 2nd chapter. Otherwise the narrator was great.
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Lady of Milkweed Manor
- De: Julie Klassen
- Narrado por: Simon Prebble
- Duración: 12 h y 15 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 791
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 716
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 717
A vicar's 20-year-old daughter pays dearly for a single lapse in judgment. To avoid the scorn of local villagers, Charlotte Lamb wends her way to the forbidding Milkweed Manor on the outskirts of London. Concealing her identity, she finds refuge within the dank confines of this mysterious bastion of old secrets and new life. She soon encounters a former suitor, harboring secrets of his own. Firmly relying on God's strength, both resolve to protect their loved ones.
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1 out of 5 stars
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PART MISSING!!
- De Wendy en 02-09-11
- Lady of Milkweed Manor
- De: Julie Klassen
- Narrado por: Simon Prebble
The Beauty of a True Mother’s Love
Revisado: 06-10-18
I’m reminded of the Mothers in the Bible who selflessly gave of their sons....
I was skeptical of a male narrator and held off purchasing this Julie Klassen book. Even after the purchase I questioned my decision; not because of poor narration, but I struggle with male voices in female dominate stories. Mr Prebble does a fantastic job. I thoroughly enjoyed all elements of this story and consider it as excellent as the rest of Ms Klassen’s stories!
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Roots
- The Saga of an American Family
- De: Alex Haley
- Narrado por: Avery Brooks
- Duración: 30 h y 6 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 6,633
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 5,310
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 5,326
Why we think it’s a great listen: A masterpiece like none other, Brooks’ powerful performance of Haley’s words has been known to leave listeners in tears. It begins with a birth in an African village in 1750, and ends two centuries later at a funeral in Arkansas. And in that time span, an unforgettable cast of men, women, and children come to life, many of them based on the people from Alex Haley's own family tree.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Impressive! DO NOT WIKI THIS BOOK!
- De avoidthelloyd en 09-17-14
- Roots
- The Saga of an American Family
- De: Alex Haley
- Narrado por: Avery Brooks
Incredible!
Revisado: 04-03-18
Beyond my greatest expectations! You’ll never regret listening from the author to the narrator! Phenomenal!
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Where We Belong
- De: Lynn Austin
- Narrado por: Mary Beth Light
- Duración: 15 h y 18 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 609
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 552
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 552
In the city of Chicago in 1892, the rules for Victorian women are strict, their roles limited. But sisters Rebecca and Flora Hawes are not typical Victorian ladies. Their love of adventure and their desire to use their God-given talents has brought them to the Sinai Desert - and into a sandstorm. Accompanied by Soren Petersen, their somber young butler, and Kate Rafferty, a street urchin who is learning to be their ladies' maid, the two women are on a quest to find an important biblical manuscript.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Great Story! Almost like a Memoir
- De A+D en 10-22-17
- Where We Belong
- De: Lynn Austin
- Narrado por: Mary Beth Light
Not the typical Lynn Austin
Revisado: 12-01-17
I love everything Lynn Austin. The story line was great. BUT the narrator was all wrong. I’d like to hear it again with a different voice to make a comparison.
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A Note Yet Unsung
- Belmont Mansion, Book 3
- De: Tamera Alexander
- Narrado por: Linda Stephens
- Duración: 17 h y 11 m
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General5 out of 5 stars 447
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 408
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 408
A master violinist trained in Vienna, Rebekah Carrington manages to wheedle her way into an audition with the maestro at the newly formed Nashville Philharmonic. But women are "far too fragile and frail" for the rigors of an orchestra, and Rebekah's hopes are swiftly dashed. Because the conductor - determined to leave his mark on the world of classical music - bows to public opinion.
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5 out of 5 stars
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An Unforgettable Masterpiece
- De Amanda en 02-15-17
- A Note Yet Unsung
- Belmont Mansion, Book 3
- De: Tamera Alexander
- Narrado por: Linda Stephens
THE 3RD BOOK IS JUST AS AWESOME AT THE FIRST TWO!!
Revisado: 04-03-17
I will listen to this series again and again. Awesome as usual for Tamera Alexander!
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Wives and Daughters
- De: Elizabeth Gaskell
- Narrado por: Prunella Scales
- Duración: 25 h y 21 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 1,940
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 1,635
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 1,628
Molly Gibson, the only daughter of a widowed doctor in the small provincial town of Hollingford, lost her mother when she was a child. Her father remarries wanting to give Molly the woman's presence he feels she lacks. To Molly, any stepmother would have been a shock, but the new Mrs. Gibson is a self-absorbed, petty widow, and Molly's unhappiness is compounded by the realisation that her father has come to regret his second marriage.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Superb! Story and Narration A++
- De Jo en 05-24-10
- Wives and Daughters
- De: Elizabeth Gaskell
- Narrado por: Prunella Scales
PRETENTIOUS BUSY-BODIES WITH ONE LONE DIAMOND
Revisado: 04-03-17
If you could sum up Wives and Daughters in three words, what would they be?
Mixed Feelings Galore....
Who was your favorite character and why?
Molly - She was constant in everything and everywhere with everyone regardless of the pretentious busy-body women and near-sighted men in her life. Her gentle nature made her think more positive of others and be kind-hearted to those who tried to belittle and oppress her.
What does Prunella Scales bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
Her patience and accent. In the first 1/3 to 1/2 of the book I would have become impatient because the story seemed to be going no where but full of mundane descriptions of unimportant backdrops.
Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
I didn't cry. I did laugh, but I also had frustration with the Hyacinth. She was condescending to Molly, but she masked her condescension in the choice of her words. The narrator also helped mask the condescension by the tone of her voice while reading, which is probably a good thing because then I would have been really irritated. I DO NOT like when others are put down and stepped on. I appreciated that Molly could stand up for herself for the most part and speak up to her defense.
Any additional comments?
The fact that the story isn't completed by the author due to her untimely death left me wanting a definite end to the story, but it was nice to be left to the imagination also!
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