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The Woman in the Dunes
- De: Kobo Abe
- Narrado por: Julian Cihi
- Duración: 6 h y 14 m
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After missing the last bus home following a day trip to the seashore, an amateur entomologist is offered lodging for the night at the bottom of a vast sand pit. But when he attempts to leave the next morning, he quickly discovers the locals have other plans. Held captive with seemingly no chance of escape, he is tasked with shoveling back the ever-advancing sand dunes that threaten to destroy the village. His only companion is an odd young woman. Together, their fates become intertwined as they work side-by-side at this Sisyphean task.
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Nihilistic horror
- De Mr. Sagan en 07-20-19
- The Woman in the Dunes
- De: Kobo Abe
- Narrado por: Julian Cihi
Alegory on the Meaning of Life & Freedom
Revisado: 07-07-25
A very dense, intense, story of a man's search for meaning, which leads him to the dark side of society, where the individual faces the community, where freedom is in danger at every step, where rules seem to be totally absurd, yet accepted by everyone else.
Philosophical and deep, this book is an alegory of society, as we know it. More questions arise as the action progresses. The ending allows for multiple interpretations.
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Songbirds
- A Novel
- De: Christy Lefteri
- Narrado por: George Georgiou, Indira Varma, Art Malik, y otros
- Duración: 9 h y 20 m
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Living on the island of Cyprus, Nisha is far from her native Sri Lanka. Though she longs to return home, she knows that working as a nanny and maid for a wealthy widow is the only way to earn enough to support her daughter, left behind to be raised by relatives. Yiannis is a poacher, trapping the tiny protected songbirds that stop in Cyprus as they migrate each year from Africa to Europe and selling them on the illegal market. He dreams of finding a new way of life, and of marrying Nisha.
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Lovely prose, heartbreaking story
- De RueRue en 12-10-23
- Songbirds
- A Novel
- De: Christy Lefteri
- Narrado por: George Georgiou, Indira Varma, Art Malik, Lolita Chakrabarti
Emotional, Challenging, Thrilling
Revisado: 06-26-25
Set in Cyprus, the book offers a sensitive, detailed, thourough, landscape, of foreign workers who take the chance at a better life, for themselves and their families, only to find the promise not so much as expected, but, on the contrary, full of traps, prejudice and sometimes even life-threatening danger.
Presented from two different viewpoints, of a woman and a man who are both closely connected to the main character, who goes missing, but is still always present, charming and elusive, clouded in mystery up until the last chapters, the book reveals a puzzle of deep human connection, motherhood, love, companionship, as well as secrets, hidden actions, dark consequences.
I enjoyed the interludes, short verses from a sort of poem, offering a third perspective onto the unfolding events.
Great work!
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Becoming Kin
- An Indigenous Call to Unforgetting the Past and Reimagining Our Future
- De: Patty Krawec, Nick Estes - foreword
- Narrado por: Patty Krawec
- Duración: 5 h y 24 m
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The invented history of the Western world is crumbling fast, Anishinaabe writer Patty Krawec says, but we can still honor the bonds between us. Settlers dominated and divided, but Indigenous peoples won't just send them all "home." Weaving her own story with the story of her ancestors and with the broader themes of creation, replacement, and disappearance, Krawec helps listeners see settler colonialism through the eyes of an Indigenous writer.
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Relearning History
- De Bo Buxton en 02-05-23
- Becoming Kin
- An Indigenous Call to Unforgetting the Past and Reimagining Our Future
- De: Patty Krawec, Nick Estes - foreword
- Narrado por: Patty Krawec
Informative, Eye-opener, Culturally insightful
Revisado: 06-26-25
This book is a thorough research into the history of colonization, from the perspective of the native tribes who had to endure it, primarily in Canada, also with references to the United States. Immersive into the culture of the natives, the book highlights beautiful elements of beliefs, civilization and organization of people who got displaced and isolated into reservations, under the doctrine of discovery (as the author calls it) expansion of other people. Harsh in the realities it brings forward, including the reeducation and imposed religious conversions, social and political abuses, ranging so far as to generate the disappearing of whole communities, the message of the book is a hopeful one, calling for action in the present to remedy the injustices and to reset the natural order of things, for everyone, starting with the people who were mostly mistreated.
I particularly enjoyed the references to the native beliefs and folklore, the perspective of the land as an entity, to be respected, not simply owned, the idea of kin, as it is masterfully developed throughout the book.
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The Many Daughters of Afong Moy
- A Novel
- De: Jamie Ford
- Narrado por: Jennifer Lim, Mirai, Cindy Kay, y otros
- Duración: 13 h y 28 m
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Dorothy Moy breaks her own heart for a living. As Washington’s former poet laureate, that’s how she describes channeling her dissociative episodes and mental health struggles into her art. But when her five-year-old daughter exhibits similar behavior and begins remembering things from the lives of their ancestors, Dorothy believes the past has come to haunt her. Fearing that her child is predestined to endure the same debilitating depression that has marked her own life, Dorothy seeks radical help.
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Better to physically read (IMO)
- De Sarah Linfoot en 04-25-23
- The Many Daughters of Afong Moy
- A Novel
- De: Jamie Ford
- Narrado por: Jennifer Lim, Mirai, Cindy Kay, Natalie Naudus, Sura Siu, Emily Woo Zeller, Nancy Wu, Jamie Ford
Sweet, Deep, Thought-provoking
Revisado: 06-18-25
I admire the author's courage to approach such a thought - provoking concept, as the main story line - inherited trauma across many generations.. Joining spirituality with science, dynamic action with deep introspection of the characters, all savourly decorated with sweet hints of love and redemption, this book is a beautiful historical fiction that invites the reader to expand the borders of awareness, as only great literature does.
Realistic and relatable characters, lyrical descriptions of events, witty dialogues, masterfully interwoven timelines, catching narrative.
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The House of Special Purpose
- De: John Boyne
- Narrado por: James Wilby
- Duración: 15 h y 42 m
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The House of Special Purpose is a novel about a young man ripped from a loving home and thrust into the heart of a dying empire. Privy to the secrets of Nicholas and Alexandra, the machinations of Rasputin and the events which led to the final collapse of the autocracy, Georgy is a witness and participant in a drama which will echo down the century. His is also a story of a marriage in which a husband finds it impossible to live in the present and a wife unable to reconcile herself with the past.
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Intriguing, Captivating, Existential
- De Anonymous User en 05-29-25
- The House of Special Purpose
- De: John Boyne
- Narrado por: James Wilby
Intriguing, Captivating, Existential
Revisado: 05-29-25
The author presents an intriguing perspective of historical fiction. The main character, an unlikely witness to events that shaped history, shares a story of survival, destiny, resilience and, above all, humanity. It was interesting to see how the two naratives converged, one going backwards into the past, the other one, evolving chronologically, towards the present. Multiple traumatic events are reported, in a detached voice, thus inspiring hope and the triumph of personal strength, when faced with the injustice of external circumstances.
Another great work from this author!
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A Grandmother Begins the Story
- De: Michelle Porter
- Narrado por: Michelle Porter, Jani Lauzon, Tara Sky, y otros
- Duración: 8 h y 51 m
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Carter is a young mother, recently separated. She is curious, angry, and on a quest to find out what the heritage she only learned of in her teens truly means. Allie, Carter's mother, is trying to make up for the lost years with her first born, and to protect Carter from the hurt she herself suffered from her own mother. Lucie wants the granddaughter she's never met to help her join her ancestors in the Afterlife. And Geneviève is determined to conquer her demons before the fire inside burns her up, wih the thelp of the sister she lost but has never been without.
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Wrapped up in story
- De Caroline en 11-12-23
- A Grandmother Begins the Story
- De: Michelle Porter
- Narrado por: Michelle Porter, Jani Lauzon, Tara Sky, Tantoo Cardinal, Dakota Ray Hebert, Bernard Starlight, Elle-Màijà Tailfeathers, Wesley French, Jenny Pudavick, Lisa Cromarty, Monique Mojica, Alison Deon, Jacob MacInnis, Yolanda Bonnell, Brefny Caribou
A Challenging Spiritual Journey
Revisado: 05-14-25
This book is one of a kind. Presenting five generations of Metis women and at least four generations of bisons, switching between reality and the Afterworld, it challenges the reader to meditate on big existential topics, such as rebirth, continuity of the soul, family, kin, love, forgiveness, collective memory, all brought together by the power of storytelling. Performed on multiple voices, representing different characters, the book creates an immersive experience, where different sentient (and even non-sentient) beings come on stage to fulfill their part in their journey, as well as in everyone else's.
I loved the Grassland character and found the bisons' evolution charming.
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The Colony Club
- A Novel
- De: Shelley Noble
- Narrado por: Caroline Hewitt
- Duración: 11 h y 38 m
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When young Gilded Age society matron Daisy Harriman is refused a room at the Waldorf because they don’t cater to unaccompanied females, she takes matters into her own hands. She establishes the Colony Club, the first women’s club in Manhattan, where visiting women can stay overnight and dine with their friends; where they can discuss new ideas, take on social issues, and make their voices heard. She hires the most sought-after architect in New York, Stanford White, to design the clubhouse.
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Nicely done!
- De Kristyn Rose en 02-02-25
- The Colony Club
- A Novel
- De: Shelley Noble
- Narrado por: Caroline Hewitt
Sweet, Fast Paced Perspective of the Gilded Age
Revisado: 05-03-25
A cheerful, motivating, historical fiction book, about the beginning of the 20th century for the American high society in New York. Ambitious female characters from different venues of life come together around an inovative project: to create the first club for women. Different personal challenges are depicted: an achitect struggling to start a career in a male-dominated profession, an actress looking for a more suitable field of work, a socialite who is also fighting for justice and honorable causes, are the focal viewpoints for the unfolding of the story.
Interesting glimpse into a past society, where different values from ours, nowadays, were leading the show.
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Drama Free
- A Guide to Managing Unhealthy Family Relationships
- De: Nedra Glover Tawwab
- Narrado por: Nedra Glover Tawwab
- Duración: 7 h y 36 m
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Every family has a story. For some of us, our family of origin is a solid foundation that feeds our confidence and helps us navigate life’s challenges. For others, it’s a source of pain, hurt, and conflict that can feel like a lifelong burden. In this empowering guide, licensed therapist and bestselling relationship expert Nedra Glover Tawwab offers clear advice for identifying dysfunctional family patterns and choosing the best path to breaking the cycle and moving forward.
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Realistic and Practical!
- De Kessa en 03-08-23
- Drama Free
- A Guide to Managing Unhealthy Family Relationships
- De: Nedra Glover Tawwab
- Narrado por: Nedra Glover Tawwab
Clear Examples for Managing Everyday Drama
Revisado: 05-01-25
This book presents in a clear, concise, manner, how family drama unfolds from one generation to another and how to learn to manage it so it doesn't take over one's life. Full of practical stories and examples, this is a handy guidebook for anyone looking for easy to apply advice. It contains dedicated chapters for managing relationships with parents, siblings, children, inlaws, blended families.
Interesting personal development book!
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Start Where You Are
- A Guide to Compassionate Living
- De: Pema Chodron
- Narrado por: Joanna Rotté
- Duración: 6 h y 18 m
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Start Where You Are is an indispensable audiobook for cultivating fearlessness and awakening a compassionate heart. With insight and humor, Pema Chödrön offers guidance on how we can accept our flaws and embrace ourselves wholeheartedly as a prerequisite for developing compassion.
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No thank you
- De Susan V. en 06-22-21
- Start Where You Are
- A Guide to Compassionate Living
- De: Pema Chodron
- Narrado por: Joanna Rotté
A Balanced and Provocative Teaching of Strong Buddhist Practices
Revisado: 04-29-25
It was interesting to listen to the explained slogans, grouped together by common themes and graciously connected to the previous and following chapters.
The anecdotes and stories used to make the points were also very inspired.
This book can be experienced in one's own pace.
The narrative style is peaceful, funny and engaging.
Another great work by Pema Chodron!
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Banyan Moon
- A Novel
- De: Thao Thai
- Narrado por: Cindy Kay, Catherine Ho, Elyse Dinh
- Duración: 12 h y 24 m
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When Ann Tran gets the call that her fiercely beloved grandmother, Minh, has passed away, her life is already at a crossroads. In the years since she’s last seen Minh, Ann has built a seemingly perfect life—a beautiful lake house, a charming professor boyfriend, and invites to elegant parties that bubble over with champagne and good taste—but it all crumbles with one positive pregnancy test. With both her relationship and carefully planned future now in question, Ann returns home to Florida to face her estranged mother, Huơng.
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Mean Girls / Soap Opera, But Sans Fun
- De Ignatius en 08-26-23
- Banyan Moon
- A Novel
- De: Thao Thai
- Narrado por: Cindy Kay, Catherine Ho, Elyse Dinh
Very Moving Family Story
Revisado: 04-10-25
I enjoyed a lot the kindness of the characters, 3 generations of women, going through different hardships while hanging on to the relationship between them, which is in itself marked by secrets, wounds, forgiveness, healing and growth. Started in Vietnam and reaching the United States, their saga is intertwined with natural simbolysm: the banyan tree, the moon, the shaping power of native legends.
Also a nice story about motherhood in multiple facets: the love, the mistakes, the starting again with the adult children or grandchildren, the spiritual bond that transcends death.
Lovely read!
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