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Superb

Revisado: 01-13-17

Since the aftermath of the 9/11/2001 attacks, it's been a struggle finding honest scholars and authors on the religion and the history of Islam. But for these few courageous authors, how are we to understand the history and ideology that has led to contemporary events in Israel, the greater Middle East and North Africa; in Europe and America? Professor Dario Fernandez Morera's book is a scholarly and at times technical but easy enough reading. There is best-selling and popular author Robert Spencer whose books are read by a wide audience, available here at Audible. I highly recommend both authors.

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Terrific

Revisado: 12-15-16

And it's free! I especially enjoyed the interrogation of the ID experts by the attorney representing the state. My favorite was Dr. Jonathan Wells whose book, "The Politically Incorrect Guide to Darwinism And Intelligent Design," is available here at Audible. There are other terrific ID proponents testifying.

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The best so far

Revisado: 12-15-16

I've purchased a few audio books on Darwinism or Darwinian Evolution vs. Intelligent Design (ID). I have Richard Dawkins. This one is the best at presenting the case for ID. Dr. Jonathan Wells does an excellent job explaining the respective positions each side embraces. I highly recommend this audiobook.

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President Obama apparently left something out.

Revisado: 11-09-15

I have purchased a couple or so books here at Audible critical of President Barack Obama, Ed Klein's "The Amateur" among them.

Now we are in the midst of the campaign for 2016. The past week, Dr. Ben Carson has come under intense scrutiny by the mainstream media for things he wrote about his past that are "allegedly" not accurate. In his defense Dr. Carson stands by the veracity of his claims.

Yesterday it was reported Dr. Carson got 'pretty steamed and denounced the “witch hunt,” saying, “I do not remember this level of scrutiny for one President Barack Obama.” '

Indeed.

Last year I bought the audio version of "Dreams From My Father," narrated by Mr. Obama himself. This morning in my reading over at National Review I was shocked to learn (guess I should not be shocked), Mr. Obama purged every single reference to his Communist mentor, Frank Marshall Davis - who in his 1995 book he called "Frank" - from the 2005 audio version of his book.

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Audible should also offer Cornwell's book

Revisado: 05-20-15

There is much scholarship on Pope Pius XII (both critical and defensive) but little here at Audible. Rabbi Dalin details the things the Vatican (on the orders of Pope Pius XII) did to alleviate the plight of Europe's Jews. Dalin defends the Pius' silence during the Holocaust, arguing by speaking out forcefully - condemning Hitler, Nazism and Nazi atrocities - he might have jeopardized even more lives.

John Corwell (a primary subject of Dalin's book) wrote: "...as war began, (Pope Pius) was determined to distance himself from any appeal on behalf of the Jews at the level of international politics.

"This did not prevent him from issuing instructions to alleviate their plight at the level of basic charity. Given this background, we are obliged to conclude that his silence had more to do with a habitual fear and distrust of the Jews than a strategy of diplomacy or a commitment to impartiality. He was perfectly capable of partiality when Holland, Belgium, and Luxemburg were invaded in May 1940...."

I've been an Audible member since 2005. The thing I like about Audible is the availability of controversial books and authors. One such author I found soon after the September 11, 2001 attacks was Robert Spencer, best-selling authority on Islam, the Qur'an, Muhammad, etc. Spencer is not without his critics as is John Cornwell, author of "Hitler's Pope: The Secret History of Pius XII." I have Corwell's excellent book (the subject of Rabbi Dalin's book) on audio cassette tape. Audible offers books and authors on controversial subjects but why not this subject? In fairness, Audible should offer Cornwell's book on Pope Pius XII and let the reader decide.

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One of Spencer's best

Revisado: 01-14-15

I found this author not too many months after the September 11, 2001 attacks in New York and Washington. Islam Unveiled: Disturbing Questions About the World's Fastest Growing Faith was the first and for me one of the best books available for a fundamental understanding of the basics of Islam. Robert Spencer (according to his website) "has been studying Islamic theology, law, and history in depth since 1980."

Like many Americans, prior to the 9/11 attacks I thought the conflict in the Middle East was largely political; not religious or cultural. Spencer dispelled that notion. Only false notions do not die easily as we can see with the current debate over the nature and the justification for attacks all over the globe perpetrated by devout Muslims in the name of Islam. Spencer is an invaluable resource. Audible readers are fortunate to have several of his books available at this site. Nadia May does a wonderful job reading this book.

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Beware of definitive reports

Revisado: 04-13-13

If you are looking for a near complete absolution of President Obama's handling or mishandling of the Benghazi, Libya debacle, this is your book. The authors rely on the word of Obama appointees; his Joint Chiefs Chairman, Gen. Martin Dempsey, for example, who acts like a surrogate rather than a wise counselor to his Commander in Chief.

The authors rejected reports that General Carter Ham (Commander, U.S. Africa Command) in violation of orders, attempted to aid desperate American officials under siege in Benghazi for which he was relieved of command. "Great story, but completely false," the authors say, citing Obama appointee General Martin Dempsey who wrote:

"The speculation that General Carter Ham is departing Africa Command (AFRICOM) due to events in Benghazi, Libya on 11 September 2012 is absolutely false. General Ham's departure is part of routine succession planning that has been on going since July."

The authors wrote: "Contrary to the many media myths about Benghazi, requests for help were not denied by the Obama administration."

So there you have it. "Definitive!"

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Abstruse.

Revisado: 03-08-13

I guess an earlier reviewer, David Newcastle, Australia, has a couple or so critics here. He titled his review: "Tautological and terribly tedious..." Because of the importance of this book, I am approximately 2/3 the way through Professor Edward Said's seminal work; forcing myself to listen on. Little doubt there is validity to the professor's charge, European Orientalists (many) were motivated by racial supremacism and intolerance of oriental or asiatic peoples from which I originate. I am hoping to read the late professor's take on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Actually it is Israel's conflict with the greater Muslim world which does not recognize the need for a sovereign Jewish state in Dar al-Islam - the territory of Islam. I remember the media accounts of Professor Said in southern Lebanon joining protesters by throwing a stone at Israeli soldiers just across the border. Said and President Obama were acquaintances or friends. There are pictures of the two families dining together. If you like recondite. If you like abstruse scholarship, you will love this book!

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A must read.

Revisado: 10-18-12

As a life-long conservative and a forty year plus Republican, I have long recognized that too few Republicans and conservatives were and still are willing to challenge former President George W. Bush's foreign policy blunders; policy decisions that are being furthered by President Barack Obama. President Bush's effort to implant democracy in the Muslim and the Muslim-Arab world were bound to fail for reasons McCarthy aptly details in this book. President Obama's toppling of largely secular-leaning dictators (albeit brutal dictators) is helping to further the most extreme interpretation of Islam in the Middle East and North Africa. Bush and Obama have replaced one dictatorship with another far more dangerous form of sharia-compliant dictatorship. If readers are interested in apprehending the perils of these misguided policies, listen to this book.

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Excellent!

Revisado: 04-22-12

As a politically conservative American, I do not agree with every idea floated in this fine book, nonetheless Gordis' book (Saving Israel) is a must-read for every American Jew, every Christian, as well as every non-Christian who is interested in Israel, the Middle East and the conflict in the Middle East. I go back and re-visit chapters from this book often. The narrator, Robert Blumenfeld, is superb.

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