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Cannery Row
- De: John Steinbeck
- Narrado por: Jerry Farden
- Duración: 5 h y 59 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 3,509
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 3,024
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 3,007
Published in 1945, Cannery Row focuses on the acceptance of life as it is: both the exuberance of community and the loneliness of the individual. Drawing on his memories of the real inhabitants of Monterey, California, Steinbeck interweaves the stories of Doc, Henri, Mack and his boys, and the other characters in this world where only the fittest survive, to create a novel that is at once one of his most humorous and most poignant works.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Five stars with a Caveat
- De Bette en 04-23-12
- Cannery Row
- De: John Steinbeck
- Narrado por: Jerry Farden
Read twice in college, still magical
Revisado: 01-07-23
Doc, Mack Dora and the boys all populate this magical place. For me, the story could go on forever. JS’s background in biology and marine science shines thru; he’s the only author I know who can captivate you with a description of a ground hog constructing and filling his burrow. A treat for any Steinbeck fan!
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Behind the Mask
- De: Tyson Fury
- Narrado por: Tyson Fury - introduction, Jake Wood
- Duración: 5 h y 56 m
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General5 out of 5 stars 152
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 128
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 128
A Manchester lad from Irish Traveller stock, born three months premature and weighing just a pound at birth, Tyson (named after his father’s boxing hero) grew up to become one of the most unlikely heavyweight champions in history. This ‘dream come true’ soon turned to nightmare, however, as alcohol and cocaine abuse took hold and Tyson was stripped of his titles. What followed was the darkest moment of his life - detailed in this book for the first time - in which he came within seconds of ending everything.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Not just for boxers
- De E. Jones en 01-17-23
- Behind the Mask
- De: Tyson Fury
- Narrado por: Tyson Fury - introduction, Jake Wood
Interesting book
Revisado: 07-26-22
Half boxing and half about the WBC Heavyweight Champ’s long struggle with depression, OCD, and general mental health. I understand where he’s coming from, and nowI get why he could retire at this time and still lead a very fulfilling life. Trials, tribulations and redemption in dual areas.
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Bare Knuckle Boxing
- The Truth, the Blood & the Tears
- De: Stu Armstrong
- Narrado por: Jon Bolitho-Jones
- Duración: 3 h y 22 m
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General3 out of 5 stars 1
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Narración:1 out of 5 stars 1
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 1
For the first time, the lid is lifted on the world's fastest growing combat sport, Bare Knuckle Boxing, written by Stu Armstrong, who has worked in the centre of the sometimes controversial sport. The purest form of pugilism is a nest of vipers with of the most with dirty tricks, and secrets at every turn.
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3 out of 5 stars
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OMG!!!
- De John Wood en 07-16-22
- Bare Knuckle Boxing
- The Truth, the Blood & the Tears
- De: Stu Armstrong
- Narrado por: Jon Bolitho-Jones
OMG!!!
Revisado: 07-16-22
Only halfway thru now and can’t take it anymore! Narrator sounds like a pompous Jeeves, with the most irritating pauses scattered Thru out the sentences. Some chapters are terribly short. Worse, this sheltered, ethnocentric snob can NOT pronounce Joe Louis’ name properly, calling him Joe Lew-eee! Why did editors not catch this? More when I finish the book.
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Strong Boy
- The Life and Times of John L. Sullivan, America’s First Sports Hero
- De: Christopher Klein
- Narrado por: Joe Barrett
- Duración: 11 h y 54 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 153
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 135
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 134
"I can lick any son of a bitch in the world." So boasted John L. Sullivan, the first modern heavyweight boxing champion of the world, a man who was the gold standard of American sports for more than a decade and the first athlete to earn more than a million dollars. He had a big ego, a big mouth, and even bigger appetites. His womanizing, drunken escapades, and chronic police-blotter presence were godsends to a burgeoning newspaper industry.
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3 out of 5 stars
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In-depth and detailed story of a fascinating life
- De Amazon Customer en 04-04-25
- Strong Boy
- The Life and Times of John L. Sullivan, America’s First Sports Hero
- De: Christopher Klein
- Narrado por: Joe Barrett
Excellent
Revisado: 07-06-22
The very interesting bio of the first American sports super-
star. JLS closed out the era of the bare-knuckle fighter, and ushered in the modern sport of boxing by Queensbury rules. A fascinating account and a more than worthwhile listen for anyone interested in fistic history. Highly recommended.
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Boxing and the Mob
- The Notorious History of the Sweet Science
- De: Jeffrey Sussman
- Narrado por: David Marantz
- Duración: 7 h y 46 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 72
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 64
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 64
More than any other sport, boxing has a history of being easy to rig. There are only two athletes and one or both may be induced to accept a bribe; if not the fighters, then the judges or referee might be swayed. In such inviting circumstances, the mob moved into boxing in the 1930s and profited by corrupting a sport ripe for exploitation. In Boxing and the Mob: The Notorious History of the Sweet Science, Jeffrey Sussman tells the story of the coercive and criminal underside of boxing, covering nearly the entire 20th century.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Great Book
- De Lester Boggs en 05-22-19
- Boxing and the Mob
- The Notorious History of the Sweet Science
- De: Jeffrey Sussman
- Narrado por: David Marantz
Very good for the real Boxing Fan
Revisado: 05-19-22
Excellent story-telling, tho the narration was a bit stilted at times. Learned things I NEVER KNEW about folks I thought were stand-up guys. The treatment of the subject is limited by its VAST scope, but the biggest influences are dealt with well and thoroughly. For the die hard boxing fan and historian this is required reading. Now I know how and why Sonny Liston REALLY died, and the ugly truth about the Raging Bull and not-so-prime Primo. Treat yourself, it’s worth it!
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King of the Gypsies
- Memoirs of the Undefeated Bareknuckle Champion of Great Britain and Ireland
- De: Bartley Gorman, Peter Walsh
- Narrado por: Alan Turton
- Duración: 9 h y 6 m
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General5 out of 5 stars 23
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 21
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 21
Bartley Gorman was the greatest bareknuckle fighter of modern times. He reigned as King of the Gypsies for 20 years, beating all comers in illegal contests at fairs and racetracks, down mineshafts and in quarries, on campsites and car parks. He fought for honour and pride and became a legend among the travelling community.
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5 out of 5 stars
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King of the Gypsy’s
- De steve carpenter en 11-21-24
- King of the Gypsies
- Memoirs of the Undefeated Bareknuckle Champion of Great Britain and Ireland
- De: Bartley Gorman, Peter Walsh
- Narrado por: Alan Turton
What a man, what a fighter!
Revisado: 04-23-22
Loved the book and the narration. A very human, honest portrait of a great bare knuckle fighter. Gives insight into the gypsy “travelers” who roam the UK today, and shows you why Tyson Fury IS Gypsy King. If you enjoy pugilistic sports it’s a must-read!
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The Elusive Purple Gang
- Detroit's Kosher Nostra
- De: Gregory A. Fournier
- Narrado por: Rich Miller
- Duración: 5 h y 34 m
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General4 out of 5 stars 24
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 18
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 17
The Elusive Purple Gang: Detroit's Kosher Nostra is a concise history of one of America's most notorious Prohibition gangs. The Burnstein brothers and their associates were the only Jewish gang in the United States to dominate the rackets of a major American city. From their meteoric rise to the top of Detroit's underworld to their ultimate demise, this is an episodic account of the Purple Gang's corrosive pursuit of power and wealth and their inevitable plunge toward self-destruction.
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4 out of 5 stars
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I can’t believe this was released.
- De CN327 en 04-05-21
- The Elusive Purple Gang
- Detroit's Kosher Nostra
- De: Gregory A. Fournier
- Narrado por: Rich Miller
Pretty Good, GREAT if you’re a Detroiter
Revisado: 01-13-22
Story a bit too shallow for my liking (but so were the Purples). Great stories, with more of a history than I’ve been able to find elsewhere. Decent, fluid narration. Even pronounced some of the odder names correctly. I wished for more meat, more depth, about the Gang. I’ll just have to look further.
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Unbeaten
- De: Mike Stanton
- Narrado por: Keith Szarabajka
- Duración: 12 h y 12 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 170
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 150
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 149
From the best-selling author of The Prince of Providence comes a revelatory biography of Rocky Marciano, the greatest heavyweight champion of all time.The son of poor Italian immigrants, with short arms and stubby legs, Rocky Marciano accomplished a feat that eluded legendary heavyweight champions like Joe Louis, Jack Dempsey, Muhammad Ali, and Mike Tyson: He never lost a professional fight. His record was a perfect 49-0.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Great book, terrible accents in the reading
- De Ishmael Angaluuk Hope en 11-02-21
- Unbeaten
- De: Mike Stanton
- Narrado por: Keith Szarabajka
Superb book: the full story in great detain
Revisado: 08-16-20
Wonderful book covering Rocky’s life from birth to his premature death in a small plane crash. The fight descriptions make you feel like you are there. Masterful Storytelling. Only complaint is that I wish the reader had more voices in his repertoire. A must for anyone who loves the “sweet science”.
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