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In the Shadow of the Moon
- America, Russia, and the Hidden History of the Space Race
- De: Amy Cherrix
- Narrado por: Josh Horowitz
- Duración: 6 h y 42 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 3
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Narración:3 out of 5 stars 3
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 3
You’ve heard of the space race, but do you know the whole story? The most ambitious race humankind has ever undertaken was masterminded in the shadows by two engineers on opposite sides of the Cold War - Wernher von Braun, a former Nazi officer living in the US, and Sergei Korolev, a Russian rocket designer once jailed for crimes against his country - and your textbooks probably never told you. From Amy Cherrix comes the extraordinary hidden story of the space race and the bitter rivalry that launched humankind to the moon.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Story & performance--good. Leave out the disinfo.
- De RB en 05-29-22
- In the Shadow of the Moon
- America, Russia, and the Hidden History of the Space Race
- De: Amy Cherrix
- Narrado por: Josh Horowitz
Story & performance--good. Leave out the disinfo.
Revisado: 05-29-22
The story is heavier on the Soviet side of the space race but it's interesting and entirely appropriate for a book like this. However, the repeated mentions of Von Braun's relationship with the Nazi party are unnecessary. The author observes that 1) he was first and foremost interested in building rockets and 2) it's not clear that he held the same beliefs as the Nazis, although he was a member of the Nazi Party and went through the motions of wearing the uniform when he appeared to have no other choice. I felt that once the topic had been addressed once, it was unnecessary to keep bringing it up.
Why did I mention "disinfo" in the subject? Because of at least 2 mentions of the Russians interfering in a material way in recent presidential elections. The evidence doesn't support the level of influence implied by the book. And besides, even if one believes the evidence strongly points to Russian interference, what do presidential elections in 2016 or 2020 have to do with the space race which effectively ended with the 1969 moon landing?
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The 5AM Club
- Own Your Morning. Elevate Your Life.
- De: Robin Sharma
- Narrado por: Adam Verner
- Duración: 11 h y 4 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 14,698
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 12,742
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 12,704
Legendary leadership and elite performance expert Robin Sharma introduced The 5am Club concept more than 20 years ago, based on a revolutionary morning routine that has helped his clients maximize their productivity, activate their best health and bulletproof their serenity in this age of overwhelming complexity. Now, in this life-changing guide, handcrafted by the author over a rigorous four-year period, you will discover the early-rising habit that has helped so many accomplish epic results while upgrading their happiness, helpfulness, and feelings of aliveness.
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1 out of 5 stars
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An absolute waste of time!!
- De Sheldon Baranec en 01-22-19
- The 5AM Club
- Own Your Morning. Elevate Your Life.
- De: Robin Sharma
- Narrado por: Adam Verner
Good and important concepts; story is far too long
Revisado: 08-03-21
The story became too far-fetched for me and I ended up getting almost through but just could not finish it.
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Grit
- The Power of Passion and Perseverance
- De: Angela Duckworth
- Narrado por: Angela Duckworth
- Duración: 9 h y 22 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 26,537
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 22,684
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 22,545
In this must-listen book for anyone striving to succeed, pioneering psychologist Angela Duckworth shows parents, educators, students, and businesspeople - both seasoned and new - that the secret to outstanding achievement is not talent but a focused persistence called "grit". Why do some people succeed and others fail? Sharing new insights from her landmark research on grit, MacArthur "genius" Angela Duckworth explains why talent is hardly a guarantor of success.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Two different books
- De Tristan en 06-11-16
- Grit
- The Power of Passion and Perseverance
- De: Angela Duckworth
- Narrado por: Angela Duckworth
An excellent read/listen
Revisado: 08-30-17
Would you listen to Grit again? Why?
Yes, and I have already listened to it 3 times. I am a father of 5 as well as a youth mentor, and the concepts presented in this book are extremely relevant to both roles.
What was one of the most memorable moments of Grit?
No specific moment is extremely memorable but there are a number of "wow" moments. The discussion of the relationship between extracurricular activities and the probability of a person completing college is one of those moments.
Would you be willing to try another one of Angela Duckworth’s performances?
Yes, but not for the performance. As an audiobook talent she's pretty average. However, her research applies directly to some personally important roles of mine and I am very much interested in her other work. The importance of her work far outweighs her middling audio presentation.
Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
My reaction hasn't been extreme but I am very pleased with the things I have learned from the book.
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