Andrea J. Phillips
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The Novelist from Berlin
- De: V.S. Alexander
- Narrado por: Deborah Balm
- Duración: 12 h y 3 m
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1920s Germany: Though the world has changed in the wake of the Great War, it is still ruled by men. Even a woman as resourceful and intelligent as Niki Rittenhaus needs alliances in order to survive. Her marriage to Rickard Länger, a movie producer for Berlin's Passport Pictures, seems convenient for them both. When Rickard succumbs to increasing pressure from the Nazis to make propaganda movies, a horrified Niki turns away from her own film aspirations and instead, begins to write.
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Courageous and intriguing
- De The Golden Bear en 02-20-24
- The Novelist from Berlin
- De: V.S. Alexander
- Narrado por: Deborah Balm
An independent woman navigating life in Berlin as the Nazis rise to power
Revisado: 05-05-25
This book raises interesting questions about what you might be willing to do to stand up for your principles when doing so isn’t easy—or when it might cost you everything. It was engaging and covered the topic well while keeping the focus on how an independent woman could survive when the government became the enemy.
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Becoming Madam Secretary
- De: Stephanie Dray
- Narrado por: Cassandra Campbell
- Duración: 17 h y 17 m
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Raised on tales of her revolutionary ancestors, Frances Perkins arrives in New York City at the turn of the century, armed with her trusty parasol and an unyielding determination to make a difference. When she’s not working with children in the crowded tenements in Hell’s Kitchen, Frances throws herself into the social scene in Greenwich Village, befriending an eclectic group of politicians, artists, and activists.
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The story line dull
- De Montana Annie en 10-12-24
- Becoming Madam Secretary
- De: Stephanie Dray
- Narrado por: Cassandra Campbell
Fantastic story of a woman who shattered the glass ceiling
Revisado: 02-27-25
I’d read a nonfiction book about Francis Perkins, so I thought I knew her story, but this book brings her to life in an intimate, inspiring way.
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A Special Place for Women
- De: Laura Hankin
- Narrado por: Laura Hankin
- Duración: 10 h y 37 m
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It’s a club like no other. Only the most important women receive an invitation. But one daring young reporter is about to infiltrate this female-run secret society, whose bewitching members are caught up in a dark and treacherous business. From the author of Happy and You Know It.
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Bunny Did it Better
- De T en 02-21-25
- A Special Place for Women
- De: Laura Hankin
- Narrado por: Laura Hankin
Mysterious, surprising, and ultimately uplifting
Revisado: 02-18-25
This book kept me wondering how far the protagonist was going to go, and what she was going to find out if she made it into the inner sanctum of a secret society for women. Very enjoyable read, particularly if you like strong women.
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Surviving Autocracy
- De: Masha Gessen
- Narrado por: Masha Gessen
- Duración: 5 h y 45 m
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In the run-up to the 2016 election, Masha Gessen stood out from other journalists for the ability to convey the ominous significance of Donald Trump's speech and behavior, unprecedented in a national candidate. Within 48 hours of Trump's victory, the essay "Autocracy: Rules for Survival" had gone viral, and Gessen's coverage of Trump's norm-smashing presidency became essential reading for a citizenry struggling to wrap their heads around the unimaginable.
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Good But . . .
- De A reviewer en 06-02-20
- Surviving Autocracy
- De: Masha Gessen
- Narrado por: Masha Gessen
Not what it says on the tin
Revisado: 02-10-25
I expected this book to be about steps people who are under or facing an autocracy can take. Instead, the book—written in April 2020—seems like more of a cautionary tale, outlining all of the ways in which the first Trump presidency skirted closer to autocracy.
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Witchcraft for Wayward Girls
- De: Grady Hendrix
- Narrado por: Leslie Howard, Hillary Huber, Sara Morsey
- Duración: 16 h y 19 m
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They call them wayward girls. Loose girls. Girls who grew up too fast. And they’re sent to Wellwood House in St. Augustine, Florida, where unwed mothers are hidden by their families to have their babies in secret, to give them up for adoption, and most important of all, to forget any of it ever happened. Everything the girls eat, every moment of their waking day, and everything they’re allowed to talk about is strictly controlled by adults who claim they know what’s best for them.
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I’m not crying! It is just the witchcraft!
- De Jamie Toepel en 01-22-25
- Witchcraft for Wayward Girls
- De: Grady Hendrix
- Narrado por: Leslie Howard, Hillary Huber, Sara Morsey
On the edge of my seat!
Revisado: 02-03-25
This book started off as a fascinating literary novel about young girls at a home for unwed mothers in 1970. In fact it continued in that vein for so long that as I listened one day, I wondered if I’d been mistaken about the witchcraft part. But patience will be rewarded—I was on the edge of my seat for the remainder of the book, with NO idea what was going to happen or how it was going to end. Dark, mysterious—excellent!
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The Unmaking of June Farrow
- A Novel
- De: Adrienne Young
- Narrado por: Brittany Pressley
- Duración: 10 h y 7 m
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In the small mountain town of Jasper, North Carolina, June Farrow is waiting for fate to find her. The Farrow women are known for their thriving flower farm—and the mysterious curse that has plagued their family line. The whole town remembers the madness that led to Susanna Farrow’s disappearance, leaving June to be raised by her grandmother and haunted by rumors.
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Original storyline
- De Emmaline en 10-30-23
- The Unmaking of June Farrow
- A Novel
- De: Adrienne Young
- Narrado por: Brittany Pressley
Wonderful time travel story
Revisado: 11-30-23
Well-written, good narration. June slowly unravels the mystery of her life, which crosses timelines.
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Partition: Critical Era
- The Partition Series, Book 1
- De: Kevin Kane
- Narrado por: William DeMeritt
- Duración: 19 h y 26 m
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The planet is dying, a mega-corporation controls everything, but at least you don’t have to work another day in your life, not when an Organic AI controls your body every night. Eric Noble is beginning to realize that nothing makes a Day feel more like a complete waste of space than having all the time in the world. Detective Noble is starting to see the truth that he and the other Nights are nothing more than programmable slaves living inside someone else.
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Excellent, intellegent and fresh Sci-Fi
- De Twang en 02-18-25
- Partition: Critical Era
- The Partition Series, Book 1
- De: Kevin Kane
- Narrado por: William DeMeritt
Free will, AI, and what it means to be human
Revisado: 10-13-23
I loved this book so much I rearranged my life around listening to it and finished it in 3 days! I love a good sci fi book with a novel premise, and Partition: Critical Era is an excellent example! In the future, humans can get a “partition” that allows an “organic AI” to take over their job (and exercising!) for them overnight. The author explores free will, how we think about AI, and what it means to be human. It’s also fast-paced and kept me figuring out ways I could get in more listening time! Highly recommend!
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