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A River Runs Through It and Other Stories
- De: Norman Maclean
- Narrado por: David Manis
- Duración: 8 h y 1 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 1,749
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 1,532
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 1,531
In A River Runs Through It, Norman Maclean claims that “in my family, there is no clear line between religion and fly-fishing.” Nor is there a clear line between family and fly-fishing. It is the one activity where brother can connect with brother and father with son, bridging troubled relationships at the junction of great trout rivers in western Montana. In Maclean’s autobiographical novella, it is the river that makes them realize that life continues and all things are related.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Loved the Movie- and the Short Story is Better!
- De Joe en 08-10-14
- A River Runs Through It and Other Stories
- De: Norman Maclean
- Narrado por: David Manis
Fathers and Sons / relationships among men
Revisado: 08-01-15
A well known movie I'd never seen and a writer I've never read. Reminds me of the peace I can find working on a craft or walking in the woods Great reading performance. Good stories. I recommend this!
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The Noble Hustle
- Poker, Beef Jerky, and Death
- De: Colson Whitehead
- Narrado por: Colson Whitehead
- Duración: 6 h y 24 m
- Versión completa
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General3.5 out of 5 stars 102
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Narración:3.5 out of 5 stars 86
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Historia3.5 out of 5 stars 87
The Noble Hustle is Pulitzer finalist Colson Whitehead’s hilarious memoir of his search for meaning at high stakes poker tables, which the author describes as “Eat, Pray, Love for depressed shut-ins.”
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2 out of 5 stars
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Not Beowulf
- De Shep en 05-04-15
- The Noble Hustle
- Poker, Beef Jerky, and Death
- De: Colson Whitehead
- Narrado por: Colson Whitehead
Sad Funny Book Teaches You About Cards, Ping!
Revisado: 10-22-14
The Slate Culture Gabfest podcast pointed me Whitehead's way alluding to an essay he wrote about New York. Whitehead tells us he's bummed out, (with examples) and I believe him. He's a funny guy, and I liked hearing about his ambitious prep to play in a World Series of Poker Event. When you go on a journey like that, you make some unexpected buds. He does and I really like "Coach." Whitehead especially wins me over with his references to "the kid." He also comes up with an innovative structure (cheating?) to get a book's worth of material out his adventure. I came around to liking his reading of his own work. I recommend!
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Life Itself
- A Memoir
- De: Roger Ebert
- Narrado por: Edward Herrmann
- Duración: 14 h y 16 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 572
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 505
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 503
Roger Ebert is the best-known film critic of our time. He has been reviewing films for the Chicago Sun-Times since 1967, and was the first film critic ever to win a Pulitzer Prize. He has appeared on television for four decades, including twenty-three years as cohost of Siskel & Ebert at the Movies. In 2006, complications from thyroid cancer treatment resulted in the loss of his ability to eat, drink, or speak. But with the loss of his voice, Ebert has only become a more prolific and influential writer.
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4 out of 5 stars
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mixed feelings
- De loix en 09-18-11
- Life Itself
- A Memoir
- De: Roger Ebert
- Narrado por: Edward Herrmann
The Newspaper Business in Chicago
Revisado: 04-25-13
I mentally noted chapter 13 for when I began to get really interested in this book. Once I got past childhood and into Roger getting his first job, this really picked up for me. Given Roger's lifetime of watching movies, it was interesting to hear his opinions on film and about all the experiences he's had talking with filmmakers and actors. Lots of excellent travel stories related to film festivals.
Oh yeah! Getting started in TV was also a great story. Roger's wife Chaz is an inspiration. What an amazing woman.
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A Supposedly Fun Thing I'll Never Do Again
- Essays and Arguments
- De: David Foster Wallace
- Narrado por: Paul Garcia
- Duración: 17 h y 46 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 855
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 729
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 727
In this exuberantly praised book - a collection of seven pieces on subjects ranging from television to tennis, from the Illinois State Fair to the films of David Lynch, from postmodern literary theory to the supposed fun of traveling aboard a Caribbean luxury cruiseliner - David Foster Wallace brings to nonfiction the same curiosity, hilarity, and exhilarating verbal facility that has delighted readers of his fiction.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Wonderful book, terrible narration!
- De Karen en 08-20-13
- A Supposedly Fun Thing I'll Never Do Again
- Essays and Arguments
- De: David Foster Wallace
- Narrado por: Paul Garcia
Life Through David Foster Wallace's Eyes
Revisado: 03-01-13
I waited a little too long to write this review, but here we go: I'm from Indiana and grew up playing basketball, and I enjoyed Wallace describing his years travelling the Midwest and the dodgy style of gritty tennis he played. He relished the heat, the bugs, and the surprise gusts of wind while others complained of their foul luck. Memorable pieces on the IL state fair and a trip on a luxury cruise liner. Listened to this as I read Michael Martone's The Flatness and Other Landscapes. A good pair.
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I Want My MTV
- The Uncensored Story of the Music Video Revolution
- De: Craig Marks, Rob Tannenbaum
- Narrado por: Luke Daniels
- Duración: 20 h y 38 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 1,069
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 935
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 932
It was a pretty radical idea - a channel for teenagers, showing nothing but music videos. It was such a radical idea that almost no one thought it would actually succeed, much less become a force in the worlds of music, television, film, fashion, sports, and even politics. But it did work. MTV became more than anyone had ever imagined. I Want My MTV tells the story of the first decade of MTV, the golden era when MTV's programming was all videos, all the time, and kids watched religiously to see their favorite bands, learn about new music, and have something to talk about at parties.
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5 out of 5 stars
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The Most Entertaining Book of the Year
- De David en 10-24-12
- I Want My MTV
- The Uncensored Story of the Music Video Revolution
- De: Craig Marks, Rob Tannenbaum
- Narrado por: Luke Daniels
Brash Entrepreneurship & Behind-The-Scenes of MTV
Revisado: 12-28-12
A high school grad of 1989 and connoisseur of 80s music, I really enjoyed this book. The story spans the time from when the above pictured moon-landing footage was used to promote the network all the way to long after I stopped watching and reality TV took over. Lots of behind the scenes tales about Madonna, Michael Jackson, and bands such as Van Halen, Motley Crue, and Bon Jovi.
The book can become a collage of sorts, drawing heavily on longish quotes from those central to the network. I liked the book about NBC, the Jobs biography, and I hope Netflixed comes to audible soon. My kind of stories!
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The Sorcerers and Their Apprentices
- How the Digital Magicians of the MIT Media Lab Are Creating the Innovative Technologies That Will Transform Our Lives
- De: Frank Moss
- Narrado por: Bruce Turk
- Duración: 8 h y 14 m
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General4 out of 5 stars 46
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 37
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 37
If you've ever read a book on an e-reader, unleashed your inner rock star playing Guitar Hero, built a robot with LEGO Mindstorms, or ridden in a vehicle with child-safe air bags, then you've experienced first hand just a few of the astounding innovations that have come out of the Media Lab over the past 25 years. But that’s old hat for today’s researchers, who are creating technologies that will have a much deeper impact on the quality of people’s lives over the next quarter century.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Like a promotional press release...
- De Michael en 10-22-11
- The Sorcerers and Their Apprentices
- How the Digital Magicians of the MIT Media Lab Are Creating the Innovative Technologies That Will Transform Our Lives
- De: Frank Moss
- Narrado por: Bruce Turk
Helped me Rethink my Teaching
Revisado: 09-15-12
The writer's phrase "antidiscipline" grabbed my attention. Sometimes I'm not sure about my professional move toward being interdisciplinary rather than an "expert" on a really narrow topic. This book helps me take confidence in the direction I'm headed as a writer, teacher, and filmmaker.
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Here Comes Trouble
- Stories from My Life
- De: Michael Moore
- Narrado por: Michael Moore
- Duración: 11 h y 53 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 462
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 402
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 395
Number one New York Times best-selling author Michael Moore returns with his first major book in eight years - a blend of memoir, history, and politics that only he could write. "I had an unusually large-sized head, though this was not uncommon for a baby in the Midwest. The craniums in our part of the country were designed to leave a little extra room for the brain to grow in case one day we found ourselves exposed to something we didn't understand, like a foreign language, or a salad".
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5 out of 5 stars
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So that's how he got that way
- De David Rhodes en 09-22-11
- Here Comes Trouble
- Stories from My Life
- De: Michael Moore
- Narrado por: Michael Moore
No wonder Michael thought he'd write a book.
Revisado: 08-20-12
What did you love best about Here Comes Trouble?
Didn't realize Michael's history, starting with the trouble he stirred up when he was 17 and received his first invitation to address congress. Lots of amazing and surprising stories in here!
What was one of the most memorable moments of Here Comes Trouble?
When Michael pestered Roger Ebert to attend his film premiere. Also, the phone call from John Lennon.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
I listen when I run or when I commute. Time flew!
Any additional comments?
Moore showed good enthusiasm in his reading. He took a very conversational tone.
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Cognitive Surplus
- Creativity and Generosity in a Connected Age
- De: Clay Shirky
- Narrado por: Kevin Foley
- Duración: 6 h y 50 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 233
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 99
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 99
For decades, technology encouraged people to squander their time and intellect as passive consumers. Today, technology has finally caught up with human potential. In Cognitive Surplus, Internet guru Clay Shirky forecasts the thrilling changes we will all enjoy as new digital technology puts our untapped resources of talent and goodwill to use at last.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Many Helpful Insights
- De Roy en 06-26-10
- Cognitive Surplus
- Creativity and Generosity in a Connected Age
- De: Clay Shirky
- Narrado por: Kevin Foley
Bought the Paperback Too!
Revisado: 05-28-12
Would you consider the audio edition of Cognitive Surplus to be better than the print version?
No. The print and audio versions worked different for me, both in a good way.
Who was your favorite character and why?
This isn't a book with characters, really. Not sure I think much of these questions to review books. Let me decide on my own content and structure for a review.
Which scene was your favorite?
The idea of all this free time that could be used to do public good.
Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
It made me want to buy the paperback so I could look more closely and use in the writing courses I teach.
Any additional comments?
I plan to write more later. Choose "Golden Lines" and publish to Goodreads and Wordpress. I'm "Prof. Torg"
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