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My Name Is Barbra
- De: Barbra Streisand
- Narrado por: Barbra Streisand
- Duración: 48 h y 7 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 3,574
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 3,170
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 3,170
Barbra Streisand is by any account a living legend, a woman who in a career spanning six decades has excelled in every area of entertainment. She is among the handful of EGOT winners (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony) and has one of the greatest and most recognizable voices in the history of popular music. She has been nominated for a Grammy 46 times, and with Yentl she became the first woman to write, produce, direct, and star in a major motion picture. In My Name Is Barbra, she tells her own story about her life and extraordinary career.
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5 out of 5 stars
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BARBRA IS LIKE BUTTAH!
- De JoeGato57 en 11-08-23
- My Name Is Barbra
- De: Barbra Streisand
- Narrado por: Barbra Streisand
Incredible listen!
Revisado: 04-18-24
Such a complete and personal autobiography. Candor. More self deprecation than I expected. Real insight into the mind and heart of an amazing woman and artist. Simply extraordinary to listen to her tell her life story.
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Lessons from the Edge
- A Memoir
- De: Marie Yovanovitch
- Narrado por: Marie Yovanovitch
- Duración: 17 h y 11 m
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General5 out of 5 stars 1,226
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 1,098
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 1,083
By the time she became US Ambassador to Ukraine, Marie Yovanovitch had seen her share of corruption, instability, and tragedy in developing countries. But it came as a shock when, in early 2019, she was recalled from her post after a smear campaign by President Trump’s personal attorney and his associates—men operating outside of normal governmental channels, and apparently motivated by personal gain. Her courageous participation in the subsequent impeachment inquiry earned Yovanovitch the nation’s respect, and her dignified response to the president’s attacks won our hearts.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Heroic patriot's amazing story
- De Victoria Eriksson en 03-19-22
- Lessons from the Edge
- A Memoir
- De: Marie Yovanovitch
- Narrado por: Marie Yovanovitch
Must Reading. This is Courage.
Revisado: 04-04-22
Ambassador Yovanovitch tells a remarkable story that outlines her early life and Foreign Service career in a way that will hopefully inspire many younger readers to seek entry into the diplomatic service. The clarity with which she outlines some of the tough predicaments she faced during her career, both personally and professionally, will help others to see that the Foreign Service is a calling that requires flexibility, bravery and intellect. A little humor and perspective help too, and Ambassador Yovanovitch has both. It is the complicated and almost unreal saga of a President and his personal lawyer looking to undermine her in a job over which the President had hiring and firing authority that is most alarming and crazy and surreal. We owe Ambassador Yovanovitch a huge debt of gratitude for standing up, testifying and speaking the truth. She held to her oath to the Constitution at a time of personal peril and during a period of great personal loss for her. It is my hope that this book helped her to liberate her reactions and feelings and that we will see her on the national stage in the coming years. What an articulate, intelligent and scary book!
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Van Gogh
- The Life
- De: Steven Naifeh, Gregory White Smith
- Narrado por: Paul Heitsch
- Duración: 44 h y 55 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 478
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 416
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 415
Working with the full cooperation of the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, Steven Naifeh and Gregory White Smith have accessed a wealth of previously untapped materials. While drawing liberally from the artist's famously eloquent letters, they have also delved into hundreds of unpublished family correspondences, illuminating with poignancy the wanderings of Van Gogh's troubled, restless soul. Naifeh and Smith bring a crucial understanding to the larger-than-life mythology of this great artist.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Empathy for a True Artist
- De Sojourning Hope en 05-04-21
- Van Gogh
- The Life
- De: Steven Naifeh, Gregory White Smith
- Narrado por: Paul Heitsch
Spectacular writing. Remarkable research.
Revisado: 01-26-22
This book enthralled me from start to finish. All 45 hours of it. The depth of research and the amazing writing tell the story of an artist who remains mysterious to us all. It was great to learn more of the truth about his difficult personality, lifelong struggles with mental health, and deep/complex relationship with his brother. I cannot recommend it more highly. We all owe a debt of gratitude to Vincent and Theo and their unending communication by letter. They tell so much of their own story.
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On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous
- A Novel
- De: Ocean Vuong
- Narrado por: Ocean Vuong
- Duración: 7 h y 19 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 3,494
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 3,001
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 2,981
Poet Ocean Vuong’s debut novel is a shattering portrait of a family, a first love, and the redemptive power of storytelling. On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous is a letter from a son to a mother who cannot read. Written when the speaker, Little Dog, is in his late 20s, the letter unearths a family’s history that began before he was born - a history whose epicenter is rooted in Vietnam - and serves as a doorway into parts of his life his mother has never known, all of it leading to an unforgettable revelation.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Beautifully written, but painful.
- De NB en 06-10-19
- On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous
- A Novel
- De: Ocean Vuong
- Narrado por: Ocean Vuong
Truly gorgeous
Revisado: 12-24-21
Just an amazing listen. The story and its inherent poetry are masterfully mixed. Simply beautiful and wonderfully read by the author in the way he wants it to be heard.
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Homeland Elegies
- A Novel
- De: Ayad Akhtar
- Narrado por: Ayad Akhtar
- Duración: 10 h y 19 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 1,743
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 1,517
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 1,502
A deeply personal work about identity and belonging in a nation coming apart at the seams, Homeland Elegies blends fact and fiction to tell an epic story of longing and dispossession in the world that 9/11 made. Part family drama, part social essay, part picaresque novel, at its heart it is the story of a father, a son, and the country they both call home.
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2 out of 5 stars
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a mishmash of political theory and porn
- De LC en 02-06-21
- Homeland Elegies
- A Novel
- De: Ayad Akhtar
- Narrado por: Ayad Akhtar
Loved this book!
Revisado: 05-05-21
What a compelling and current story! Beautifully written and wonderfully read. One of the finest novels I’ve read in years.
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The Ambassadors
- America's Diplomats on the Front Lines
- De: Paul Richter
- Narrado por: Fred Sanders
- Duración: 11 h y 19 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 34
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 27
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 27
Richter’s account of the role of America’s diplomats in the wars in the Middle East and the Muslim world supplies a crucial and - until now - missing part of how these wars are being fought. An important addition to appreciating the roles of these diplomats, and an in-depth look into the complexity and length of these wars and nation-building, The Ambassadors is a critical piece of modern day history.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A Must Read about America's Best Diplomats
- De DJH en 02-10-20
- The Ambassadors
- America's Diplomats on the Front Lines
- De: Paul Richter
- Narrado por: Fred Sanders
A Must Read about America's Best Diplomats
Revisado: 02-10-20
This book is a superb summary of what the best American diplomats do in the toughest of places. Often unsung heroes, each of the four Ambassadors profiled have made their share of headlines over the years both in the countries in which they served and here at home. Diplomacy is a tough job and, after hearing how well we have been served by Ryan Crocker, Anne Patterson, Robert Ford and Chris Stevens, I more deeply appreciate the sacrifice and grit of these and other public servants. Impressive and patriotic Americans all.
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Becoming
- De: Michelle Obama
- Narrado por: Michelle Obama
- Duración: 19 h y 3 m
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General5 out of 5 stars 182,226
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 161,915
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 161,033
In her memoir, a work of deep reflection and mesmerizing storytelling, Michelle Obama invites listeners into her world, chronicling the experiences that have shaped her - from her childhood on the South Side of Chicago to her years as an executive balancing the demands of motherhood and work to her time spent at the world's most famous address. With unerring honesty and lively wit, she describes her triumphs and her disappointments, both public and private, telling her full story as she has lived it - in her own words and on her own terms.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Didn't know what I was getting into
- De Kenneth Woodward en 12-05-18
- Becoming
- De: Michelle Obama
- Narrado por: Michelle Obama
Absolutely Outstanding
Revisado: 03-03-19
This is one of best memoirs I have ever read. Michelle Obama's story is uniquely American. Her authenticity so true. A must read for all. Enjoy it. Her narration is extraordinary.
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The Testament of Mary
- De: Colm Toibin
- Narrado por: Meryl Streep
- Duración: 3 h y 7 m
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General4 out of 5 stars 2,284
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 2,091
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 2,073
Meryl Streep’s performance of Colm Tóibín's acclaimed portrait of Mary is hailed by the New York Times Book Review as “an ideal audiobook,” presenting the three-time Academy Award-winner in “yet another great role.” Shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize, Colm Tóibín's The Testament of Mary presents Mary as a solitary older woman still seeking to understand the events that become the narrative of the New Testament and the foundation of Christianity. In the ancient town of Ephesus, Mary lives alone, years after her son's crucifixion. She has no interest in collaborating with the authors of the Gospel. They are her keepers, providing her with food and shelter and visiting her regularly. She does not agree that her son is the Son of God; nor that his death was "worth it"; nor that the "group of misfits he gathered around him, men who could not look a woman in the eye," were holy disciples. This woman who we know from centuries of paintings and scripture as the docile, loving, silent, long-suffering, obedient, worshipful mother of Christ becomes a tragic heroine with the relentless eloquence of Electra or Medea or Antigone, in a portrait so vivid and convincing that our image of Mary will be forever transformed.
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1 out of 5 stars
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hated it
- De bibliophile en 06-14-14
- The Testament of Mary
- De: Colm Toibin
- Narrado por: Meryl Streep
Meryl is brilliant and the story riveting
Revisado: 10-15-13
What made the experience of listening to The Testament of Mary the most enjoyable?
Meryl. Meryl. Meryl. She embodies the character completely,
What did you like best about this story?
Hearing about Mary's point of view. As a lapsed Catholic, the story was appealing and fascinating. And, a different perspective on the story of Jesus.
What about Meryl Streep’s performance did you like?
Her clear preparation for the role. She had made decisions about the character and the way she would portray her and followed through brilliantly. What a voice. And what an actress.
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
Mary's emotion around what she actually did at the crucifixtion.
Any additional comments?
MUST HEAR.
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