Robb Miller

Detail is terrific

Revisado: 08-09-21

A great follow up to the original installment, I'm really looking forward to the 3rd and final installment. The chilling account brought forth thoughts of politics and tactics used by politicians today.

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Remarkable depth.

Revisado: 07-12-21

I have always studied World War II but only recently became interested in the details of how the nazi party rose to power. Considering current political circumstances in the Western Democracies, I wanted to learn how a political party mobilized 80 million people to cooperate in censorship, limitation of free expression, marginalization of fellow citizens, destruction of careers, livelihoods, hate based on political ideology, race etc. (The buildup to war is not covered here.) The most horrifying is the casual disregard of the collateral damage to families and children (aka innocents) by the political perpetrators of the repression, which is often violent. Methods I recognize in the news of today, hence "horrifying".

I have read a few others on this topic, and this is by far the most in depth.

Several reviewers complain about the narrator. I found the narrator's presentation to be ideal considering the subject matter. I did not mind his pausing, which he generally did after either a change in subject or following a critical fact. This allowed me to either shift gears or note that fact. I think people that find the presentation boring are not fully engaged in the subject matter and want to be entertained. This is not a book of entertainment, and not meant to be a compelling story.

It is a book in which anyone paying attention to current events will find frightening similarities in methods used to obtain power today that does not bode well for the notion of freedom established 200+ years ago founded in Judeo-Christian philosophy--not religious belief--rather philosophical doctrine: how the human race ought to conduct themselves individually, within communities, and larger civic constructs. While the specific agenda is different, the overarching goal--obtaining power--is similar, including the methods. And it's frightening, even horrifying.

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Well done

Revisado: 05-01-21

Terrific story. Well performed. Highly recommended. I've studied the rise of the Third Reich for years. This work exposed many things I did not know. Well worth the effort.

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Remarkable. Up there with Psychology of Winning

Revisado: 08-22-20

Mr. Gowdy provides specific techniques on how to persuade without mashing declarative statements, rather making the other person defend their position with only asking questions. I think the concept beats those that teach you how to persuade using negative methods by far, partly because you will never stop learning either as you hear someone defend what they believe. The anecdotes are timely and poignant. Even if you don't agree with Mr. Gowdy's politics or his anecdotes in terms of their position, he uses them brilliantly to illustrate his points. If succeeding in life is important to you, beyond the book I mentioned in the title, this will give you the tools to enhance your ability to win in life.

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Always great

Revisado: 04-19-20

Writing is always good, RC Bray rocks. Highly recommended series. Would be Cool TV series.

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Terrific! John Lee is the best in the biz.

Revisado: 01-30-18

An engrossing story, well researched. Terrific action and intrigue. John Lee is my favorite performer by far. I choose this book because almost entirely because Mr. Lee is the performer. I greatly admire his talent. So what a great bonus that the story is fabulous. Highly recommended.

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always amazing

Revisado: 07-25-17

Airways terrific stories and I can't say enough about John Lee. He's among the very best in the audio book business.

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great start

Revisado: 05-25-17

Cornwell is a terrific author. Great start to great series. Very well narrated as well. Highly recommended.

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Terrific as usual

Revisado: 04-06-17

Cornwell at his best... as usual. Terrific performance too. Highly recommended for anyone who's a fan of historical mystery.

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Terrific

Revisado: 12-14-16

Love the character Thomas. Hope for more of his adventures. Reader was also fantastic. highly recommend.

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