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The Blackboard Jungle
- De: Evan Hunter
- Narrado por: James Patrick Cronin
- Duración: 12 h y 5 m
- Versión completa
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General5 out of 5 stars 16
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 15
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 15
Written in 1954, this controversial story cracked down on the public school system and dramatized student violence as no other novel of its time did. Hunter used his own teaching experience to create protagonist Richard Dadier, who lands his first real job as an English teacher at North Manual Trades High School in New York City. Dadier knows the students here will be tough, but nothing has prepared him for the world he enters.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A NOVEL FOR THE AGES
- De Mitch en 07-05-18
- The Blackboard Jungle
- De: Evan Hunter
- Narrado por: James Patrick Cronin
A NOVEL FOR THE AGES
Revisado: 07-05-18
Blackboard Jungle transcends the ages, and should be a must read for teachers and students beginning at the high school level. This story is in one in which every student and teacher alike can personally identify in some respect, as it is virtually impossible not to take pause(s) throughout for some form of personal introspection. This applies to everyone, whether secondary school was attended decades ago or you are a student who is presently in the process of attempting to navigate the (often seemingly impossible) balance beam of high school peer pressure, academics, and outside influences/stressors.
This book is a classic!
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The Apocalypse: The Undead World Novel 1 (Volume 1)
- De: Peter Meredith
- Narrado por: Basil Sands
- Duración: 13 h y 14 m
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General4 out of 5 stars 2,050
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 1,898
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 1,899
Greed, terrorism, and simple bad luck conspire to bring mankind to its knees as a viral infection spreads out of control, reducing those infected to undead horrors that feed upon the rest. It's a time of misery and death for most, however there are some who are lucky, some who are fast, and some who are just too damned tough to go down without a fight. This is their story.
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5 out of 5 stars
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ATE HIS FACE
- De Jim "The Impatient" en 01-19-16
- The Apocalypse: The Undead World Novel 1 (Volume 1)
- De: Peter Meredith
- Narrado por: Basil Sands
The Undead: A New Appreciation for Living
Revisado: 05-22-18
Phenomenal! Mr. Meredith is masterful at developing adroit, intriguing, multifarious characters. Graphics made this one exceptionally heart pounding. Start to finish, "The Apocalypse" had me... hook, line and sinker!
Personally, I was reminded to be more grateful for the random, little things so easily taken for granted... A bath\shower whenever I desire, access to clean water, and nourishing food. Novel 1 brought up numerous, additional poignant social messages/topics for further reflection and discussion.
This episode reinforced no-one should be quick to trust and always be alert and oriented to your surroundings. Unfortunately, there are never any no do-overs or learning curves here!
Always us extreme vigilance when considering individuals you would want in your confidence when the sh-t hits the fan. Choosing well, is all too often the difference between life and death for these survivors. Really getting to know each other ( strengths, weaknesses and motives) is critical to working together and gaining trust. However, insight into ones inner-workings and psyche can/will just as likely be used as an impetus for those with ill-intentions to harm others who present a barrier in their quest to gain power and secure survival - at any cost...
Many in this group of survivors, as different as they are from each other, did manage to start to form bonds of trust and faith in their fellow members, bringing new meaning to the term: “United we stand and divided we fall”
Weed out the bad apples early ( unfortunately, this group gave their bad apple too many chances) because the repercussions (as proven in this first book of the series) can have long-term, devastating effects.
Onward to book #2!
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