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Aloha Rodeo
- Three Hawaiian Cowboys, the World's Greatest Rodeo, and a Hidden History of the American West
- De: David Wolman, Julian Smith
- Narrado por: Kaleo Griffith
- Duración: 6 h y 15 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 93
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 78
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 78
In the spirit of The Boys in the Boat comes the captivating true story of the Hawaiian cowboys who changed rodeo and the West forever.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A walk in Grandpa’s Boots. Maika’i!
- De Anonymous User en 06-09-19
- Aloha Rodeo
- Three Hawaiian Cowboys, the World's Greatest Rodeo, and a Hidden History of the American West
- De: David Wolman, Julian Smith
- Narrado por: Kaleo Griffith
A truth grander than the mythos
Revisado: 06-17-19
Wolman and Smith explore an inflection point in the story of the American west from a fascinatingly distinct perspective, I had a hard time categorizing this book - Aloha Rodeo is a biography. It's a sports story. It's unexplored and unknown popular history. It's about culture, the imperial era, the environment, and a story of the stories we tell ourselves, all captured from a poignant, intimate perspective.
If you think you know the best stories of the American West and cattle culture, think again and give Aloha Rodeo a read. Nearly every page seems to contain a hidden nugget that will challenge your assumptions about the time period. I listened to the audio version, and Kaleo Griffith is fantastic, expertly finding the depth and authenticity of the story in his performance. Highly recommend to anyone with even a fleeting interest or curiosity in Hawaiian history, cattle culture, and the mythos of the Wild West.
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My Absolute Darling
- A Novel
- De: Gabriel Tallent
- Narrado por: Alex McKenna
- Duración: 15 h y 47 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 1,662
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 1,523
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 1,521
Turtle Alveston is a survivor. At 14, she roams the woods along the Northern California coast. The creeks, tide pools, and rocky islands are her haunts and her hiding grounds, and she is known to wander for miles. But while her physical world is expansive, her personal one is small and treacherous. Turtle has grown up isolated since the death of her mother, in the thrall of her tortured and charismatic father, Martin.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Talented writer that needs direction
- De Mel en 09-08-17
- My Absolute Darling
- A Novel
- De: Gabriel Tallent
- Narrado por: Alex McKenna
Phenomenal audio performance
Revisado: 03-15-19
One of the toughest books I’ve ever listened to. The subject matter isn’t for everyone and it doesn’t fit conventional story structure. The audio narration was an absolute standout - incredible voice work.
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Walking Through Fire
- A Misbegotten Novel
- De: Sherri Cook Woosley
- Narrado por: Erin Bennett
- Duración: 13 h y 38 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 11
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 10
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 10
The end of the world begins as literal fire rains down from the heavens. Ancient gods are released from their prison, eager to reestablish their long-lost power. But Rachel Deneuve has bigger, more contemporary concerns than a divine war. Her son Adam is in the middle of a fight against leukemia, and Rachel would much rather battle cancer than gods. But when humans begin picking sides and fighting escalates, their home in Baltimore becomes a war zone.
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5 out of 5 stars
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my only complaint is that I finished it
- De Nyx en 06-16-19
- Walking Through Fire
- A Misbegotten Novel
- De: Sherri Cook Woosley
- Narrado por: Erin Bennett
Epic apocalyptic fantasy
Revisado: 11-13-18
Inventive, expansive, and moving. Woosley has managed to combine the scope and mythic intrigue of American Gods with intimacy and emotional resonance of The Road (though the writing style trends decidedly towards the former). If you have an interest in Mesopotamian mythology, modern apocalyptic fantasy, or the struggles of a single mother trying to save the life of her leukemia-stricken, immune-system compromised son as the world both figuratively and literally crumbles around her, pick up this book. Includes one of the most epic and satisfying endings I've read in some time. Loved Erin Bennet's performance, I will be looking at her other work. Highly enjoyable, and would recommend to anybody.
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