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Sapiens
- A Brief History of Humankind
- De: Yuval Noah Harari
- Narrado por: Derek Perkins
- Duración: 15 h y 18 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 56,710
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 48,476
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 48,155
Most books about the history of humanity pursue either a historical or a biological approach, but Dr. Yuval Noah Harari breaks the mold with this highly original book. From examining the role evolving humans have played in the global ecosystem to charting the rise of empires, Sapiens integrates history and science to reconsider accepted narratives, connect past developments with contemporary concerns, and examine specific events within the context of larger ideas.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Should be required reading
- De Blue Zion en 12-22-18
- Sapiens
- A Brief History of Humankind
- De: Yuval Noah Harari
- Narrado por: Derek Perkins
My new favorite book!
Revisado: 07-23-23
I love all the concepts this book explores. It’s much more than human history. Great thought provoking book!
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What the Happiest Retirees Know
- 10 Habits for a Healthy, Secure, and Joyful Life
- De: Wes Moss
- Narrado por: Christopher Douyard
- Duración: 6 h y 37 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 90
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 79
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 78
What does it take to have a truly happy retirement? Is it money? An active social life? A long-lasting marriage - or maybe a new one? Finance expert, author, and radio host Wes Moss asked more than 2,000 of the nation's happiest retirees to find out - and their answers may surprise you. Through a series of revealing surveys, Moss noticed a pattern of distinct, recognizable habits that the happiest retirees shared, from the simplest of lifestyle choices to the smartest of financial strategies.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Good info but repetitive & prosthelytizing
- De A. Woods en 04-24-22
- What the Happiest Retirees Know
- 10 Habits for a Healthy, Secure, and Joyful Life
- De: Wes Moss
- Narrado por: Christopher Douyard
Lots of correlations assumed to be causation
Revisado: 03-26-22
To be clear, overall I still would recommend this book because it discusses a lot of things worth considering. Love the emphasis on happiness over just the financial advice.
That said Wes uses phrases like “the numbers don’t lie” and talks about his survey research with way more authority than I think is warranted. There is a LOT of portraying correlation as a causation. Sometimes it’s very obvious but Wes seems to portray his *interpretation* as “what the data says”. This wouldn’t be so bad if the analysis wasn’t so naive. If you’re looking for nuance, you’re not gonna find it here.
I also found his financial advice somewhat cavalier for true early retirees- using models that are 30 year models that wouldn’t apply well to those truly retiring extra early- in their 40s and 50s. I would recommend the online ERN series for a deep analysis and an eye opening why Wes’s approach here is very naive/cavalier in those circumstances. That said, his advice is probably fine for those at the official retirement age or close.
Overall, I’m a bit disappointed given the emphasis on “research”. There’s no clear methodology, and very simplistic analysis. It also mostly just looks like compiled survey data largely from his clients- so it’s also a skewed group. As I said- I still recommend the book though for the emphasis on happiness, which is something I think a lot of us miss.
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The End of the Cold War 1985-1991
- De: Robert Service
- Narrado por: Ralph Lister
- Duración: 21 h y 58 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 139
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 124
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 121
Drawing on new archival research, Robert Service's gripping new investigation of the final years of the Cold War - the first to give equal attention to the internal deliberations from both sides of the Iron Curtain - opens a window onto the dramatic years that would irrevocably alter the world's geopolitical landscape and the men at their fore.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Behind the scenes look at a pivotal period of time
- De Mike From Mesa en 09-20-16
- The End of the Cold War 1985-1991
- De: Robert Service
- Narrado por: Ralph Lister
Lots of details; not very captivating
Revisado: 06-01-17
I bought this book hoping to learn more about the Cold War, Russian context, and fall of Russia. The book seems solid as far as a historical account- but it is ENTIRELY too focused on basically the top few politicians on the Russian and American side. There's no analysis. The fall of the Soviet Union is essentially not covered other than the fact it fell and it's the last 10 min of the book. If you want a historical account without analysis of communications and events between Gorbachev and Reagan/Bush and their aides- this is your book. If you're looking for an interesting analysis and broader coverage of events and context to the Cold War and the fall of Soviet Union, skip this.
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