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The Book of Psalms read by Josh Stewart
- De: (c) Josh Stewart 2022
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 7
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 7
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 6
The Book of Psalms read by Josh Stewart
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5 out of 5 stars
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Great reading of the Psalms
- De Amazon Customer en 07-15-23
Great reading of the Psalms
Revisado: 07-15-23
Perhaps the best reading of the Psalms I've come across. Spoken with clarity and conviction. The quality of the voice is powerful and captivating. Best of all is the pacing and use of silence and pauses. Just great.
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Stoner
- De: John Williams
- Narrado por: Robin Field
- Duración: 9 h y 46 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 4,741
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 4,219
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 4,209
William Stoner is born at the end of the 19th century into a dirt-poor Missouri farming family. Sent to the state university to study agronomy, he instead falls in love with English literature and embraces a scholar's life, far different from the hardscrabble existence he has known. And yet as the years pass, Stoner encounters a succession of disappointments.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A story of sadness and serenity
- De Anton en 10-13-12
- Stoner
- De: John Williams
- Narrado por: Robin Field
A masterpiece
Revisado: 06-23-10
I had never heard of this book but was so intrigued by the description (also the description at Amazon) that I decided to give it a try. It is a masterpiece -- one of the great novels of the 20th century. (So why hadn't I ever heard of it?) It's the story of a farmboy who attends the University of MO to study agriculture and falls in love with literature and becomes a professor of English literature at the same school. The book spans World War I & II. The story is almost emotionally devasastating but the author writes with such restraint -- showing not telling -- that the power is heightened all the more. Concealed art at its finest. I couldn';t put it down. Not boring for a moment. The narrator, Robin Field, is spot on perfect for this book. Great, great stuff.
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No Man Is an Island
- De: Thomas Merton
- Narrado por: Jonathan Montaldo
- Duración: 9 h y 3 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 366
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 282
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 281
> No Man Is an Island is a collection of 16 essays in which Thomas Merton plumbs aspects of human spirituality. Merton treats the “basic verities on which the spiritual life depends”. Essay themes include hope, conscience, sacrifice, charity, sincerity, mercy, and silence. The work is threaded through with Merton’s deep awareness that we are all called to “live not for ourselves but for others”.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A Gem of a Book
- De Amazon Customer en 03-12-10
- No Man Is an Island
- De: Thomas Merton
- Narrado por: Jonathan Montaldo
A Gem of a Book
Revisado: 03-12-10
I discovered Thomas Merton when I came upon Seeds of Contemplation while browsing in the stacks of a Library during the early years of my spiritual journey. He has been a spiritual companion and guide ever since. No Man is an Island is the sequel to Seeds of Contemplation. The titles of the reflections will give you a good taste of the content:
1. Love Can Only Be Kept By Being Given Away
2. Sentences On Hope
3. Conscience, Freedom and Prayer
4. Pure Intention
5. The Word of the Cross
6. Asceticism and Sacrifice
7. Being and Doing
8. Vocation
9. The Measure of Charity
10. Sincerity
11. Mercy
12. Recollection
13. My Soul Remembered God
14. The Wind Blows Where It Pleases
15. The Inward Solitude
16. Silence
These are quite simply some of the most profound spiritual reflections I have ever read by any author from any period of history. Sentences On Hope is the finest exposition of the true meaning of hope, a subject of special interest to me, that I have ever read. The Word of the Cross is a stunning exposition of the meaning and use of suffering. The final chapter, Silence, is rapturous (I use the word advisedly). These reflections can be read and re-read. The sheer weight of the insight contained warrants many readings and many returns. The book is a gem.
The narration is good.
I have long wished Audible would offer for books of serious spiritual literature, especially from the Catholic Tradition. They seem to be moving in that direction. Thanks, Audible, for making such a fine volume available.
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Henderson the Rain King
- De: Saul Bellow
- Narrado por: Joe Barrett
- Duración: Aún no se conoce
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General4 out of 5 stars 29
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 1
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 1
Bellow evokes all the rich colour and exotic customs of a highly imaginary Africa in this comic novel about a middle-aged American millionaire who, seeking a new, more rewarding life, descends upon an African tribe. Henderson's awesome feats of strength and his unbridled passion for life earns him the admiration of the tribe - but it is his gift for making rain that turns him from mere hero into messiah.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Great book, great audiobook
- De Amazon Customer en 03-08-10
- Henderson the Rain King
- De: Saul Bellow
- Narrado por: Joe Barrett
Great book, great audiobook
Revisado: 03-08-10
This is one of my favorite books and one of my favorite audiobooks. It was also Bellow's own favorite among the books he had written. The Modern Library lists it as number 21 of the 100 all time best novels. Such a shame that it's so little known!
Eugene Henderson is rich, middle-aged, and a man of great physical strength who views himself as an utter failure. He can't escape the voice he hears crying out incessantly within him: I want ... I want ... . The problem is, he can't figure out what it is he wants! So off he goes to Africa (maybe he can find out there) where he winds up being anointed the Rain King in a remote village.
The book is absolutely astonishing in its inventiveness and creativity. It is at once philosophical, gripping and hilarious. Henderson is one of the most memorable characters I have ever had the good pleasure of meeting in literature. I was laughing out loud with sheer joy throughout the book.
Joe Barret establishes himself as one of the very best audio readers ever with this recording in my opinion (and I've listened to a lot of audiobooks over the past 25 years!) I've heard Joe Barret do Bonfire of the Vanities and also a Paul Auster novel, but here he outdoes himself. Mr. Barret virtually becomes Henderson. The man should get an award for this reading!!
Years ago I came across an abridged audio version narrated by Tom Skerrit and have been hoping for an unabridged version ever since. Thanks to Audible's Modern Vanguard Series for making it happen.
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Swann's Way
- De: Marcel Proust
- Narrado por: John Rowe
- Duración: 20 h y 29 m
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General4 out of 5 stars 277
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 100
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 102
Swann's Way is the first volume of Proust's supreme masterpiece, the seven-part novel entitled Remembrance of Things Past. In it, Proust recalls the early youth of Charles Swann in the small town of Combray as seen through the eyes of the narrator. It then shifts to Swann himself, now a fashionable man caught up in turn-of-the-century Paris and a tortured love affair.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A masterpiece, brilliantly read
- De Cheryl en 08-25-08
- Swann's Way
- De: Marcel Proust
- Narrado por: John Rowe
Stunning Literary Art
Revisado: 03-05-10
Swann's Way is the first of Marcel Proust's seven volume work, In Search of Lost Time, a novelistic exploration of the meaning of time and memory. It is jaw-dropping literary artistry on the level of Shakespeare or Dante. Proust's powers of description are unsurpassable. So sensuous are his descriptions, that I felt like I was walking through the Impressionist wing of an art museum, captivated by one painting after another. His description of a church, inside and out, culminating in the steeple, is serene and stunning; a religious experience just to read. Then there is his description of a flower garden. And the moon. Of special interest is his description of a phrase of music. Though entirely fictional, one feels one knows the piece. No one before or since has described music and the experience of music in memory like Proust. The narrator's description of being kissed goodnight by his mother was so moving and so deeply nostalgic. And then there was the description of his bedroom which seemed to change form as he opened and shut his eyes at night. And then of course throughout the whole is the description, or rather the portrayal, of the inner workings of the author/narrator's mind. I was totally captivated by this audiobook and look forward to the next volumes as they are released.. The narration was superb. Thanks to audible for making this available.
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The Irony of American History
- De: Reinhold Niebuhr
- Narrado por: Robert Blumenfeld
- Duración: 5 h y 39 m
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General4 out of 5 stars 195
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 147
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 148
Forged during the tumultuous but triumphant postwar years when America came of age as a world power, The Irony of American History is more relevant now than ever before. Cited by politicians as diverse as Hillary Clinton and John McCain, Niebuhr's masterpiece on the incongruity between personal ideals and political reality is both an indictment of American moral complacency and a warning against the arrogance of virtue.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Superlative Book
- De Amazon Customer en 01-29-10
- The Irony of American History
- De: Reinhold Niebuhr
- Narrado por: Robert Blumenfeld
Superlative Book
Revisado: 01-29-10
Brilliant. Brilliant. And again I say brilliant. Scintillating insight. Gem-like clarity. Relentless unmasking of illusions. This book is said to be highly admired by President Obama; nevertheless, it is politically uncategorizable. In spite of its brevity, impossible to absorb in one listening/reading. Well read. New introduction.
Audible is to be applauded for making this book available. How about more by Niebuhr?
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Justice
- De: Michael J. Sandel
- Narrado por: Michael J. Sandel
- Duración: 11 h y 1 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 1,352
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 1,003
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 994
What are our obligations to others as people in a free society? Should government tax the rich to help the poor? Is the free market fair? Is it sometimes wrong to tell the truth? Do individual rights and the common good conflict? These questions are at the core of our public life today - and at the heart of Justice, in which Michael J. Sandel shows how a surer grasp of philosophy can help us to make sense of politics, morality, and our own convictions as well.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A very worthwhile book
- De Amazon Customer en 11-11-09
- Justice
- De: Michael J. Sandel
- Narrado por: Michael J. Sandel
A very worthwhile book
Revisado: 11-11-09
Justice, by Michael J. Sandel, is a book version of one of the most popular classes at Harvard. In the course of the book, Sandel deals with just about every political/ethical hot button issue you can think of, from abortion, stem cell research and gay marriage to the redistribution of wealth. The purpose of the author is not simply to deal with these issues individually, but to show that how we resolve these issues is dependent on a much larger question: what is justice and what does it mean to live in a just society? Sandel compares and contrasts the three most influential theories of justice.
In the process, Sandel explains the views of Aristotle, Bentham, Mill, Kant, Rawls and others. Do not let this scare you off! Sandel is an exceptional teacher and his explanations are as simple and as clear as possible. Though Sandel has his own point of view, he is up front about it and is very fair in his treatment of different viewpoints. whether you are coming from the Left or the Right, there ismuch to learn and appreciate here. One of the main points Sandel makes throughout the book(and here he is in agreement with President Obama) is that Progressives were mistaken in ceding many moral and religious issues to the Conservatives. This book deserves a wide readership. It is currently on the New York Times Best Seller List.
I'm generally not a fan of authors reading their own books. This one is an exception. Sandel does an excellent job and his sincerity is evident in the tone of his voice.
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