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The Afrominimalist's Guide to Living with Less
- De: Christine Platt
- Narrado por: Christine Platt
- Duración: 5 h y 35 m
- Versión completa
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General5 out of 5 stars 309
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 273
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 272
When Christine Platt set out on her journey to live with less, she never intended to become The Afrominimalist. She just wanted to tame the chaos in her closet! But after struggling with the austerity and whiteness of mainstream minimalism, Christine realized why minimalism often seems unattainable for so many: the emphasis on all-white, barren aesthetics distracts from the practice of living with intention. And so, she decided to do things her way by curating a life of less influenced by the African diaspora.
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5 out of 5 stars
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I found profound relief in this book
- De Charnley M. en 03-12-22
- The Afrominimalist's Guide to Living with Less
- De: Christine Platt
- Narrado por: Christine Platt
I can do it, too!
Revisado: 02-06-25
Her perspective on minimalism is refreshing; not everything has to be beige! I can cut my office clutter and wardrobe acquisitions in ways that work with me…and for me…and it doesn’t have to be done in an hour! I feel seen.
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Black AF History
- The Un-Whitewashed Story of America
- De: Michael Harriot
- Narrado por: Michael Harriot
- Duración: 15 h y 42 m
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General5 out of 5 stars 1,331
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 1,233
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 1,233
America’s backstory is a whitewashed mythology implanted in our collective memory. It should come as no surprise that the dominant narrative of American history is blighted with errors and oversights—after all, history books were written by white men with their perspectives at the forefront. It could even be said that the devaluation and erasure of the Black experience is as American as apple pie. In Black AF History, Michael Harriot presents a more accurate version of American history.
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5 out of 5 stars
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LOVE It!
- De KMB en 09-29-23
- Black AF History
- The Un-Whitewashed Story of America
- De: Michael Harriot
- Narrado por: Michael Harriot
Captivating (pun intended)!
Revisado: 01-15-25
Facts & behind-the-scenes historical info mixed with present-day colloquialisms and a dash of humor make this listening experience an “audio page-turner.” Each step, each inch, takes A LOT to continue this 400 year old climb. Every scratch and every scrape counts—and each time the story is told (without redactions), a foothold forms and we move forward. Tell it! Excuse me, I’m going to listen to it again. — Highly recommended.
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Walk Through Fire
- A Memoir of Love, Loss, and Triumph
- De: Sheila Johnson
- Narrado por: Sheila Johnson
- Duración: 7 h y 42 m
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General5 out of 5 stars 1,242
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 1,191
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 1,191
Filled with sharply drawn, emotionally powerful senses, Walk Through Fire traces the hardships Sheila faced in her marriage and her professional life. Despite her skills as a violinist and music teacher, as well as her obvious entrepreneurial talent, she had to fight to overcome self-doubt and fears of failure. Sheila vividly details her struggles, including battling institutional racism, losing a child, suffering emotional abuse in her thirty-three-year marriage, and plunging into a deep depression with her divorce. And yet, out of that pain came renewed purpose and meaning.
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5 out of 5 stars
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I am The Salamander
- De Dee Burton en 09-27-23
- Walk Through Fire
- A Memoir of Love, Loss, and Triumph
- De: Sheila Johnson
- Narrado por: Sheila Johnson
So THAT’S what happened!
Revisado: 01-11-25
I’ve admired Ms. Sheila from afar for years. I was aware of her connection to BET, but I didn’t know any of the details or heartache. Not only does it give a front row seat to her history and relationships; it also gave us a peek at business deals at the multi-million level. Quite the pseudo mentorship! — Thank you, Ma’am, for sharing your story with us!
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Finding Me
- A Memoir
- De: Viola Davis
- Narrado por: Viola Davis
- Duración: 9 h y 15 m
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General5 out of 5 stars 41,918
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 38,421
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 38,235
In my book, you will meet a little girl named Viola who ran from her past until she made a life-changing decision to stop running forever. This is my story, from a crumbling apartment in Central Falls, Rhode Island, to the stage in New York City, and beyond. This is the path I took to finding my purpose but also my voice in a world that didn’t always see me.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Absolutely beautifully Written❤️
- De Love bug23 en 05-02-22
- Finding Me
- A Memoir
- De: Viola Davis
- Narrado por: Viola Davis
What a story of SURVIVAL and raw insight to poverty
Revisado: 09-30-24
Such a NECESSARY revelation of poverty and the abuse, neglect and disregard left in its wake, and the very real, destructive and lasting effects on those in it. Hats off to putting words to the production and acting industry’s single dimensional interests and focus. That narrowness of vision and imagination is what makes many and most productions predictable and, well, BORING.
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Bits and Pieces
- My Mother, My Brother, and Me
- De: Whoopi Goldberg
- Narrado por: Whoopi Goldberg
- Duración: 6 h y 43 m
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General5 out of 5 stars 3,665
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 3,480
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 3,480
If it weren’t for Emma Johnson, Caryn Johnson would have never become Whoopi Goldberg. Emma gave her children the loving care and wisdom they needed to succeed in life, always encouraging them to be true to themselves. When Whoopi lost her mother in 2010—and then her older brother, Clyde, five years later—she felt deeply alone; the only people who truly knew her were gone. Emma raised her children not just to survive, but to thrive. In this intimate and heartfelt memoir, Whoopi shares many of the deeply personal stories of their lives together for the first time.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Outstanding, funny heartfelt, and toughing. life lessons
- De auntduke en 05-07-24
- Bits and Pieces
- My Mother, My Brother, and Me
- De: Whoopi Goldberg
- Narrado por: Whoopi Goldberg
Deep Family Insight
Revisado: 09-28-24
Loved the stories and every emotion I experienced. Some parts were just hilarious. Others struck me with awe and some with loss. All of it is relatable and real. I also learned more of how to be. Family really is everything.
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Front Desk
- De: Kelly Yang
- Narrado por: Sunny Lu
- Duración: 6 h y 30 m
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General5 out of 5 stars 1,055
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 829
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 822
Mia Tang has a lot of secrets. Number one: She lives in a motel, not a big house. Every day, while her immigrant parents clean the rooms, 10-year-old Mia manages the front desk of the Calivista Motel and tends to its guests. Number two: Her parents hide immigrants. And if the mean motel owner, Mr. Yao, finds out they've been letting them stay in the empty rooms for free, the Tangs will be doomed. Number three: She wants to be a writer. But how can she when her mom thinks she should stick to math because English is not her first language?
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5 out of 5 stars
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Expands Compassion & Understanding (Kids&Adults!)
- De R in Oak Park en 10-12-19
- Front Desk
- De: Kelly Yang
- Narrado por: Sunny Lu
Spunky character, Eye-opening Insight, Great Storytelling!
Revisado: 09-20-24
Cut my attention from the very beginning! Love the characters and first-person insight into their lives and realities. All woven together to create a very interesting story, one during which I rooted for the main character in every chapter. A delight!
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We Should All Be Millionaires
- A Woman’s Guide to Earning More, Building Wealth, and Gaining Economic Power
- De: Rachel Rodgers
- Narrado por: Rachel Rodgers
- Duración: 8 h y 40 m
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General5 out of 5 stars 2,826
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 2,402
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 2,392
Only 10 percent of the world’s millionaires are women, making it difficult for women to wield the economic power that will create lasting equality. Whatever is stopping you from having seven figures in the bank - whether it’s shaky confidence, knowledge gaps when it comes to wealth-building tactics, imposter syndrome, a janky mindset about money (it’s okay, we’ve all been there!), or simply not knowing where to begin - this book shows you how to clear every obstacle in your way, show up, and glow up.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Some Good Content In Between the Opinions
- De bhdhlh en 05-26-21
- We Should All Be Millionaires
- A Woman’s Guide to Earning More, Building Wealth, and Gaining Economic Power
- De: Rachel Rodgers
- Narrado por: Rachel Rodgers
LOVED EVERY SECOND!!!
Revisado: 09-10-24
Bull’s Eye, Rachel! 🎯 You told me exactly what I needed to hear. Tough love advice delivered with love and a kick in the ass at the same time! Now, I’ve got my to-do list…and I’ll see you at a near-future millionaire’s Club lunch. Your drink is on me. Go, Sis!!!
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How to Become a People Magnet
- 62 Simple Strategies to Build Powerful Relationships and Positively Impact the Lives of Everyone You Get in Touch With, Book 5
- De: Marc Reklau
- Narrado por: Greg Douras
- Duración: 2 h y 45 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 171
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 139
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 137
Do you feel awkward when you are around people? You don’t really know what to say or how to start a conversation on a networking event? Having problems with your boss or employees and don’t know how to convince them to follow your lead? Do you want to improve the relationships with your spouse, confidants, or friends? Or would you just like to improve your people skills and your ability to create powerfully, lasting impressions on everyone you get in touch with from this day on?
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4 out of 5 stars
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Great review
- De gwoofy en 03-08-20
- How to Become a People Magnet
- 62 Simple Strategies to Build Powerful Relationships and Positively Impact the Lives of Everyone You Get in Touch With, Book 5
- De: Marc Reklau
- Narrado por: Greg Douras
Easy to grasp and apply to one’s life
Revisado: 09-01-24
It’s good to check-in with one’s self periodically to stay on track for living a good life. This book is a good one to share with others.
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Rage Against the Minivan
- Learning to Parent Without Perfection
- De: Kristen Howerton
- Narrado por: Kristen Howerton
- Duración: 5 h y 13 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 162
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 144
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 144
In this smart and subversively funny memoir, Kristen Howerton navigates the emotional and sometimes messy waters of motherhood and challenges the idea that there’s a “right” way to raise kids. Recounting her successes, trials, mishaps, and hard-won wisdom, this mother of four advocates for letting go of the expectations, the guilt, and the endless race to be the perfect parent to the perfect child in the perfect family.
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5 out of 5 stars
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You don't have to be a parent to RAGE
- De John D Crews en 06-14-20
- Rage Against the Minivan
- Learning to Parent Without Perfection
- De: Kristen Howerton
- Narrado por: Kristen Howerton
Ya Gotta Listen to This!!
Revisado: 08-02-24
I loved it—from the first word to the last! And I wanted more. lol So real. So relatable. So touching and entertaining all at the same time. I’m an adoptive mom and I connected with this story at every twist and turn. It’s a story for everyone.
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The Goldfinch
- De: Donna Tartt
- Narrado por: David Pittu
- Duración: 32 h y 24 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 41,734
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 37,622
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 37,577
The Goldfinch is a haunted odyssey through present-day America and a drama of enthralling force and acuity. It begins with a boy. Theo Decker, a 13-year-old New Yorker, miraculously survives an accident that kills his mother. Abandoned by his father, Theo is taken in by the family of a wealthy friend. Bewildered by his strange new home on Park Avenue, disturbed by schoolmates who don't know how to talk to him, and tormented above all by his unbearable longing for his mother, he clings to one thing that reminds him of her: a small, mysteriously captivating painting that ultimately draws Theo into the underworld of art.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Boy, am I in the minority on this one.
- De Bon Ami en 11-04-13
- The Goldfinch
- De: Donna Tartt
- Narrado por: David Pittu
Big loser.
Revisado: 04-07-14
What disappointed you about The Goldfinch?
Lead character never rose above his shortcomings. He never excelled beyond the bad hand he was dealt at birth. He spent his life sabotaging his own decency and success. I needed a shower afterwards. It never got better. What a yucky world he created for himself. Make it stop!
Would you ever listen to anything by Donna Tartt again?
No.
Which character – as performed by David Pittu – was your favorite?
The furniture restorer.
What character would you cut from The Goldfinch?
Boris. For sure.
Any additional comments?
Next time, give us some light in the tunnel of darkness and less description of nothings. Too much nothing. Too much self-destruction. Too much time in Loser Town. It is unattractive (read: repulsive). It is boring. I couldn't wait to for it to end. Oh yes, the ending was wholly disappointing--an unimpressive fizzle.
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