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Goddesses
- Mysteries of the Feminine Devine (The Collected Works of Joseph Campbell)
- By: Joseph Campbell, Safron Elsabeth Rossi - editor
- Narrated by: Braden Wright
- Length: 9 hrs and 5 mins
- Unabridged
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Joseph Campbell brought mythology to a mass audience. His bestselling books, including The Power of Myth and The Hero with a Thousand Faces, are the rare blockbusters that are also scholarly classics. While Campbell’s work reached wide and deep, he never wrote a book on goddesses in world mythology. He did, however, have much to say on the subject. Between 1972 and 1986 he gave over twenty lectures and workshops on goddesses, exploring the figures, functions, symbols, and themes of the feminine divine, following them through their transformations across cultures and epochs. Editor Safron Rossi collects these lectures for the first time.
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Incidental
- By Rebell on 04-01-2021
- Goddesses
- Mysteries of the Feminine Devine (The Collected Works of Joseph Campbell)
- By: Joseph Campbell, Safron Elsabeth Rossi - editor
- Narrated by: Braden Wright
Incidental
Reviewed: 04-01-2021
Joseph Campbell’s knowledge is absolutely fascinating and his passion equally so. The narrator does an excellent job in bringing that across. Having said that, JC never lectured on goddesses specifically. This is really just a collection of times he did mention them, incidentally. That was disappointing. There is no depth into goddesses specifically with a clear focus on them through time. There is however a whirlwind tour through the history of mythology with a focus on mainly male gods. At times this got a bit overwhelming and confusing to follow. The lack of Audible chapters names or a PDF chapter list did not help. I had to buy the kindle version additionally (there was no kindle-audio deal) to make sense of what was happening. Not very impressed here. Towards the end of this book there is brief focus on females but hardly what I expected or hoped for. I feel to get the most out of JC it may be a good idea to start with understanding mythology and then branch out from there for a more holistic and deeper experience.
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World War II: A Military and Social History
- By: Thomas Childers, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Thomas Childers
- Length: 15 hrs and 7 mins
- Original Recording
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Between 1937 and 1945, approximately 55 million people perished in the series of interrelated conflicts known as the Second World War. No continent was left untouched, no ocean unaffected. The war led to the eclipse of Europe and the emergence of the United States and the Soviet Union as global superpowers; ushered in the atomic age; produced, in the Holocaust, the most horrific crime ever committed in the history of Western civilization, and led to the end of Europe's colonial empires around the world.
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Good Introduction but Lacking
- By Rebell on 02-01-2021
Good Introduction but Lacking
Reviewed: 02-01-2021
This was my introduction into WWII history. I thought it was an alright introduction but I expected something more... magnificent from the Great Courses. The perspective is mainly US and includes France and Britain for the Allies and then Germany. I felt disappointed with this. I wanted a more comprehensive view that included all the key players and their roles and significant events etc. Japan was touched on briefly. The use of suicide in Japanese military and civilians was touched on briefly but hardly enough to understand / comprehend why what happened had happened. The information provided was great. The depth of the lectures was good too but for this to feel more complete I feel this course should at least double in length to provide a comprehensive overview of WWII. The "Social History" part was a little misleading. Professor Childers briefly mentions The Great Depression / 1929 Stock Market Crash but just not quite enough to fully understand the global effects / meanings and how the economy and the war and other factors all tie together. Overall - I liked this course but I am giving it a 3/5 mainly due to length and depth of the content and not tying all the pieces together. I feel WWII deserves better.
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Hitler
- A Biography
- By: Ian Kershaw
- Narrated by: Damian Lynch
- Length: 44 hrs and 7 mins
- Unabridged
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Hailed as the most compelling biography of the German dictator yet written, Ian Kershaw's Hitler brings us closer than ever before to the heart of its subject's immense darkness. From his illegitimate birth in a small Austrian village to his fiery death in a bunker under the Reich chancellery in Berlin, Adolf Hitler left a murky trail, strewn with contradictory tales and overgrown with self-created myths. One truth prevails: the sheer scale of the evils that he unleashed on the world has made him a demonic figure without equal in the 20th century.
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Splendid, sobering, scholarly account
- By Jill Brown on 24-11-2016
- Hitler
- A Biography
- By: Ian Kershaw
- Narrated by: Damian Lynch
THOROUGH
Reviewed: 22-12-2020
This is one brilliantly written and well-researched book. Ian Kershaw says it exactly as he sees it. He is able to show how he came to his conclusion with evidence from literally every imaginable source available during the time. You don’t just see Hitler, you begin to see his world at the time. You really get a feel for how life may have been then. I absolutely love it and the narrator choice is just as superb!
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Overcome Fear of Rejection, for Enhanced Confidence
- Sleep Learning, Hypnosis, Relaxation, Meditation & Affirmations
- By: Jupiter Productions
- Narrated by: Anna Thompson
- Length: 3 hrs and 29 mins
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This sleep learning program was designed to assist the listener in gaining self-thoughts related to releasing concern about what others think and do, gaining confidence, enhancing the quality of relationship to the self, and attracting reciprocal relationships.
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Left wanting more
- By Rebell on 22-12-2020
- Overcome Fear of Rejection, for Enhanced Confidence
- Sleep Learning, Hypnosis, Relaxation, Meditation & Affirmations
- By: Jupiter Productions
- Narrated by: Anna Thompson
Left wanting more
Reviewed: 22-12-2020
I love any of the sleep hypnosis Jupiter Production “books” narrated by Anna or Kev. Yes, they are effective when used consistently over time. Absolutely. I love that but I am left feeling like I overpaid each time and I am left wanting more... What I don’t like: All the books are essentially the same except for the last 2-3 chapters. The affirmations really start from chapter 4 and they aren’t that long. I would prefer more chapters (longer book 6-8 hours) dedicated just to affirmations. *In part because you can’t repeat chapters or albums on Audible when you go to sleep. I would also prefer a wider variety of affirmations to be used to make it a little less repetitive. It would be really nice to have different music / sounds too. All books use the exact same sounds.
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Chicken Soup for the Soul: True Love - 32 Stories about First Meetings, Adventures in Dating, and It Was Meant to Be
- By: Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, Amy Newmark, and others
- Narrated by: Sherri Slater, Dan John Miller
- Length: 3 hrs and 41 mins
- Unabridged
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Everyone loves a good love story. And we all love stories about how the love started and blossomed. This fun new book about dating, romance, love, and marriage, will make you laugh and make you cry, and is guaranteed to inspire you to renew that search for your soul mate or open your heart a little more. Read about how couples met, when “they knew”, good and bad dates, proposals, maintaining the relationship, second chances, and all the other ups and downs of love, romance, and marriage.
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Heart Warming
- By Rebell on 20-12-2020
Heart Warming
Reviewed: 20-12-2020
Great narration! The only thing I want to change is to make this book longer. These stories are really amazing. They fill your heart with hope and positivity.
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Hook Point
- How to Stand Out in a 3-Second World
- By: Brendan Kane
- Narrated by: Brendan Kane
- Length: 8 hrs and 10 mins
- Unabridged
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Brendan Kane, a thinker and strategist who’s built platforms for celebrities like Taylor Swift and Rhianna and worked with Fortune 500 companies like Paramount and Viacom, has mastered the art of standing out. In Hook Point: How to Stand Out in a 3-Second World, he reveals the power of hook points - a communication tool that helps marketers package their messages in a succinct, attention-grabbing way that leads to better opportunities both online and off. Whatever you’re promoting, this book is the essential guide for making it in our three-second world.
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Eye opening
- By Rebell on 17-10-2020
- Hook Point
- How to Stand Out in a 3-Second World
- By: Brendan Kane
- Narrated by: Brendan Kane
Eye opening
Reviewed: 17-10-2020
This book opened my eyes in regards to “first impressions” (of your content) mostly. I checked out what he said and compared it to my analytics and he was almost 100% spot on. I feel my attention was drawn to parts where I could improve business so I intend on implementing those changes and then re-reading again and doing a follow up review. Brendan provided examples from his career to demonstrate points I found this helped a lot to clarify points. Brendan did an excellent job with the narration too. I could easily increase speed and still hear him loud and clear. Excellent sound quality. If you’re struggling with generating genuine content interest / how to reach people who genuinely are interested in you / your product or service then this book will be an excellent stepping stone.
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How to Love a Woman
- On Intimacy and the Erotic Lives of Women
- By: Clarissa Pinkola Estes
- Narrated by: Clarissa Pinkola Estes
- Length: 2 hrs and 53 mins
- Unabridged
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For all men and women who thirst to love and be loved by a woman, these words and stories of guidance from Clarissa Pinkola Estes are aqua vitea, the water for life and soul. Dr. Estes teaches that in love relationships, each partner challenges, nourishes and transforms the other. To achieve this lifelong love requires an understanding of the mysterious internal cycles that fuel relationships.
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Divine
- By Kim on 28-07-2018
- How to Love a Woman
- On Intimacy and the Erotic Lives of Women
- By: Clarissa Pinkola Estes
- Narrated by: Clarissa Pinkola Estes
I WANT MORE!!!
Reviewed: 18-09-2020
This book has been beautifully and passionately narrated. There is so much to learn about our erotic nature and how to be present and value it. This book brings all that to life.
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Hagakure
- The Book of the Samurai
- By: William Scott Wilson (translator), Yamamoto Tsunetomo
- Narrated by: Brian Nishii
- Length: 5 hrs and 4 mins
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Living and dying with bravery and honor is at the heart of Hagakure, a series of texts written by an 18th-century samurai, Yamamoto Tsunetomo. It is a window into the samurai mind, illuminating the concept of bushido (the Way of the Warrior), which dictated how samurai were expected to behave, conduct themselves, live, and die.
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interesting
- By Rebell on 02-09-2020
- Hagakure
- The Book of the Samurai
- By: William Scott Wilson (translator), Yamamoto Tsunetomo
- Narrated by: Brian Nishii
interesting
Reviewed: 02-09-2020
This was an interesting read. A little bit weird and disconnected. There is no "story line" only a collection of things. No concept is expanded on or explained and demonstrated beside similar beliefs/behaviors. It was a really weird listen. I liked the information but I also arrived at the end a bit... unclear and incomplete. Great narration.
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The Dawn's Early Light
- By: Walter Lord
- Narrated by: Norman Dietz
- Length: 11 hrs and 56 mins
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At the dawn of the 19th century, the great powers of Western Europe treated the United States like a disobedient child. America's complaints were ignored, until President James Madison declared a second war on Great Britain. British forces would descend on the United States, but America rallied and survived. With stunning detail on land and naval battles, the role Native Americans played in the hostilities, and the larger backdrop of the Napoleonic Wars, this is the story of the turning points of this strange conflict, which inspired Francis Scott Key to write "The Star-Spangled Banner".
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Not impressed
- By Rebell on 15-06-2020
- The Dawn's Early Light
- By: Walter Lord
- Narrated by: Norman Dietz
Not impressed
Reviewed: 15-06-2020
Narrator - I found Norman's pace and rhythm unnatural. It's tolerable but not enjoyable. It improved at 1.5x speed. A bit. Perhaps this is an Audible-only issue: I found the organization really poorly done. When dates are mentioned no year is mentioned. Multiple names are introduced and mentioned but no explanation for who they are or how they fit in and why they are important. Just as you get overwhelmed... MORE new names are mentioned. Given how many names are floating around the author then goes on to say "he did x" or "he was.." and you ahve no idea WHO is being referred to. So frustrating!!! The content has an ADHD feel. You jump all over the place. The structure for the story is barely clear but the author wastes time on frivolous details. I would have loved a much longer book with these extra details BUT only after a clear and solid structure was established. I want to know what year we're in every time a date is mentioned. I want a full name for every person - every time. I want that done consistently. I don't want to hear about a George suddenly. Who they hell is George? which one? I feel tremendously frustrated with this book.
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Extreme Ownership
- By: Jocko Willink, Leif Babin
- Narrated by: Jocko Willink, Leif Babin
- Length: 8 hrs and 25 mins
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In Extreme Ownership, Jocko Willink and Leif Babin share hard-hitting, Navy SEAL combat stories that translate into lessons for business and life. Jocko and Leif served together in SEAL Task Unit Bruiser, the most highly decorated Special Operations unit from the war in Iraq. Through those difficult months of sustained combat, Jocko, Leif and their SEAL brothers learned that leadership - at every level - is the most important thing on the battlefield. Now they teach these same leadership principles to companies throughout the business world.
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Outstanding, an actual 'Good Times' read
- By SIMON on 28-12-2016
- Extreme Ownership
- By: Jocko Willink, Leif Babin
- Narrated by: Jocko Willink, Leif Babin
A must have!
Reviewed: 07-06-2020
This book is full of military leadership examples of what worked and didn’t — how this was corrected and how applies to your life and business. Jocko and Leif have a really contagious quality to them. Your mindset shifts just listening to them talk. I secretly wished it was longer! The only reason for taking off 1 star is because Audible does NOT have chapter or parts named.