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The Warmth of Other Suns
- The Epic Story of America's Great Migration
- De: Isabel Wilkerson
- Narrado por: Robin Miles
- Duración: 22 h y 40 m
- Versión completa
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General5 out of 5 stars 14,060
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 12,428
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 12,370
From 1915 to 1970, this exodus of almost six million people changed the face of America. Wilkerson compares this epic migration to the migrations of other peoples in history. She interviewed more than a thousand people, and gained access to new data and official records, to write this definitive and vividly dramatic account of how these American journeys unfolded, altering our cities, our country, and ourselves.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Superior non-fiction
- De Lila en 05-20-11
- The Warmth of Other Suns
- The Epic Story of America's Great Migration
- De: Isabel Wilkerson
- Narrado por: Robin Miles
Breathtaking writing
Revisado: 06-23-21
This brilliant book is one of the most impactful I've read. As a researcher, I admire the author's ability to connect real stories and research to show the historical context of this demographic migration. I truly felt that I was seeing the world from the perspectives of these three individuals. I was drawn in by the author's use of language and tone which brought me to tears, nevermind that the content that was sometimes difficult to hear. I highly recommend it. I have ordered the book in print for reference.
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I'm Still Here
- Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness
- De: Austin Channing Brown
- Narrado por: Austin Channing Brown
- Duración: 3 h y 54 m
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General5 out of 5 stars 5,804
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 5,121
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 5,082
Austin Channing Brown’s first encounter with a racialized America came at age seven, when she discovered her parents named her Austin to deceive future employers into thinking she was a white man. Growing up in majority-white schools and churches, Austin writes, “I had to learn what it means to love blackness,” a journey that led to a lifetime spent navigating America’s racial divide as a writer, speaker, and expert helping organizations practice genuine inclusion.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A Black woman in a middle class White America
- De Adam Shields en 05-16-18
- I'm Still Here
- Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness
- De: Austin Channing Brown
- Narrado por: Austin Channing Brown
Like a friend telling me exactly how it is.
Revisado: 08-25-20
Heartfelt and authentic. Her story needs to be told over and over again. I can't wait for another book.
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The Tuscan Child
- De: Rhys Bowen
- Narrado por: Jonathan Keeble, Katy Sobey
- Duración: 10 h y 9 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 7,694
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 6,985
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 6,956
In 1944, British bomber pilot Hugo Langley parachuted from his stricken plane into the verdant fields of German-occupied Tuscany. Badly wounded, he found refuge in a ruined monastery and in the arms of Sofia Bartoli. But the love that kindled between them was shaken by an irreversible betrayal. Nearly 30 years later, Hugo's estranged daughter, Joanna, has returned home to the English countryside to arrange her father's funeral. Among his personal effects is an unopened letter addressed to Sofia. In it is a startling revelation.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Knocked this one out of the park
- De Anne en 02-22-18
- The Tuscan Child
- De: Rhys Bowen
- Narrado por: Jonathan Keeble, Katy Sobey
I couldn't put it down
Revisado: 01-14-19
And I didn't want it to end! I was enthralled from beginning to end. The narrators were wonderful!
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Unfu*k Yourself
- Get Out of Your Head and into Your Life
- De: Gary John Bishop
- Narrado por: Gary John Bishop
- Duración: 3 h y 24 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 87,033
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 73,810
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 73,090
Are you tired of feeling f*cked up? If you are, Gary John Bishop has the answer. In this straightforward handbook, he gives you the tools and advice you need to demolish the slag weighing you down and become the truly unf--ked version of yourself. "Wake up to the miracle you are," he directs. "Here's what you've forgotten: You're a f--king miracle of being." It isn't other people that are standing in your way; it isn't even your circumstances that are blocking your ability to thrive. It's yourself and the negative self-talk you keep telling yourself.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Now I'm F'd for sure!
- De Kerry Strong en 08-24-17
- Unfu*k Yourself
- Get Out of Your Head and into Your Life
- De: Gary John Bishop
- Narrado por: Gary John Bishop
Intense
Revisado: 01-14-19
I have a feeling that Gary John Bishop could get me to do just about anything. He has powerful persuasion in his voice and choice of words. I love his attitude. He has introduced some pretty mind-blowing concepts about the mind that I'm still trying to wrap my head around. But never-the-less I'm going to make some changes because Gary John Bishop told me to.
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Fearless and Free
- How Smart Women Pivot - and Relaunch Their Careers
- De: Wendy Sachs
- Narrado por: Joyce Bean
- Duración: 7 h y 14 m
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General4 out of 5 stars 27
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 23
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Historia3.5 out of 5 stars 23
We all need to think more like entrepreneurs. Seeking and seizing opportunities, boldly taking risks, quickly changing course - achieving success today requires the kind of action-first, fake-it-'til-you-make-it ethos celebrated in the tech industry. This formula is not typically a female one. Women tend to be cautious. We overthink our next moves, become paralyzed by fear, and simply don't act. We might be safer...but we're also stuck.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Some good points here
- De Candace en 12-28-18
- Fearless and Free
- How Smart Women Pivot - and Relaunch Their Careers
- De: Wendy Sachs
- Narrado por: Joyce Bean
Some good points here
Revisado: 12-28-18
The author uses some of her own experience but mostly stories from other people. There's nothing wrong with that but I would have preferred a more objective perspective of these as research more than how they were presented. Wendy Sachs obviously has wonderful insight and I'm glad she shared it. Many points from her and her friends' anecdotes are helpful to me.
The narration was somewhat off-putting. The narrator's voice was too deep and commanding for this read. It was far too dramatic as this was light and exciting content.
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The Power of Habit
- Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business
- De: Charles Duhigg
- Narrado por: Mike Chamberlain
- Duración: 11 h y 10 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 68,471
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 58,475
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 58,140
In The Power of Habit, award-winning business reporter Charles Duhigg takes us to the thrilling edge of scientific discoveries that explain why habits exist and how they can be changed. Distilling vast amounts of information into engrossing narratives that take us from the boardrooms of Procter & Gamble to the sidelines of the NFL to the front lines of the civil rights movement, Duhigg presents a whole new understanding of human nature and its potential.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Nice! A guide on how to change
- De Mehra en 04-22-12
- The Power of Habit
- Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business
- De: Charles Duhigg
- Narrado por: Mike Chamberlain
So much more than a how-to book
Revisado: 12-28-18
This was a great book! At first listen, I was a little disappointed that it would be focused on the science of our brains. But then once he moved on from that part, I realized that the science was a necessary foundation to understanding how habits work. I thoroughly enjoyed the stories and research he used to describe the power of habits. I was especially intrigued by the habit of societies. It has inspired me to read further on that subject.
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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 182,224
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 161,912
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 161,030
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
Interesting and inspiring
Revisado: 12-28-18
I loved this book. Michelle Obama tells the story of her childhood with relevant and thought-provoking context. I enjoyed relating to stories of being a working mom and trying to make sense of her chosen career. It was also interesting to hear what accomplishments she was most proud of since being First Lady. Her heart and genuine love for the people of this country is evident.
I'm so happy that she took the opportunity to tell us about her story. She did it very well and I will always think of her fondly because of it. She has inspired me to keep pursuing progress in my own journey.
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