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Laurent 2

I like to listen, read and get lost in a story.

New York, NY, United States | Member Since 2011

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19 titles in library
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Steve Jobs

UNABRIDGED
- by Walter Isaacson
- Narrated by Dylan Baker
Steve Jobs

UNABRIDGED (25 hrs and 8 mins)

By Walter Isaacson

Narrated By Dylan Baker

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(8635)
Performance
(7384)
Story
(7333)

Based on more than 40 interviews with Jobs conducted over two years—as well as interviews with more than a hundred family members, friends, adversaries, competitors, and colleagues—Walter Isaacson has written a riveting story of the roller-coaster life and searingly intense personality of a creative entrepreneur whose passion for perfection and ferocious drive revolutionized six industries: personal computers, animated movies, music, phones, tablet computing, and digital publishing.
Chris says: "Good Biography, Fine narrator"
"Truth Be Told!"

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Despite not being a big fan of Steve Jobs the person, I couldn't help but be fascinated by his success which drove me to listen to this book. I was impressed by the book's candor and recommend this as a good listen.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Hacking Work: Breaking Stupid Rules for Smart Results

UNABRIDGED
- by Bill Jensen , Josh Klein
- Narrated by Walter Dixon
Hacking Work: Breaking Stupid Rules for Smart Results

UNABRIDGED (6 hrs and 22 mins)

By Bill Jensen, Josh Klein

Narrated By Walter Dixon

Overall
(13)
Performance
(5)
Story
(5)

Why work harder than you have to? One manager kept his senior execs happy by secretly hacking into the company’s database, providing them the reports they needed in one-third the time. Hacking is a powerful solution to every stupid procedure, tool, rule, and process we are forced to endure. Benevolent hackers are saving business from itself. It would be so much easier to do great work if not for lingering bureaucracies, outdated technologies, and deeply irrational rules and procedures.
Misha Taylor says: "Disappointing"
"As Expected"

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I listened to this book and tbh, I could not finish it. I think there's just too much fluff in here for my liking. I'm sure other people will like this book and think it's a valuable resource but it's just not for me.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The Help

UNABRIDGED
- by Kathryn Stockett
- Narrated by Jenna Lamia , Bahni Turpin , Octavia Spencer , Cassandra Campbell
The Help

UNABRIDGED (18 hrs and 19 mins)

By Kathryn Stockett

Narrated By Jenna Lamia, Bahni Turpin, Octavia Spencer, and others

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(24209)
Performance
(10917)
Story
(10941)

Why we think it’s a great listen: The most celebrated performance in all of Audible’s history, The Help has nearly 2,000 5-star reviews from your fellow listeners. We hear the print book’s not bad, either. In pitch-perfect voices, Kathryn Stockett creates three extraordinary women whose determination to start a movement of their own forever changes a town, and the way women - mothers, daughters, caregivers, friends - view one another.
Jan says: "What a great surprise!"
"Great listen!"

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I first saw the movie and then decided to read the book. The book was even better than the movie. The narrators rocked!

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Speak Up with Confidence: How to Prepare, Learn, and Deliver Effective Speeches

UNABRIDGED
- by Jack Valenti
- Narrated by Jack Valenti
Speak Up with Confidence: How to Prepare, Learn, and Deliver Effective Speeches

UNABRIDGED (4 hrs and 38 mins)

By Jack Valenti

Narrated By Jack Valenti

Overall
(89)
Performance
(6)
Story
(5)

Public speaking is one of the most intimidating and important aspects of many jobs. Speaking up with Confidence is an indispensable resource for anyone who wants to write and deliver a speech that people will listen to and remember.
Gary says: "Not what I expected"
"Good Material Before Presentations"

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Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I would only recommend this book to a friend if they were in need of help with public speaking.

What three words best describe Jack Valenti’s performance?

Solid. Crips. Smooth.

Any additional comments?

Love the self-help books. Keep them coming.

1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Bossypants

UNABRIDGED
- by Tina Fey
- Narrated by Tina Fey
Bossypants

UNABRIDGED (5 hrs and 35 mins)

By Tina Fey

Narrated By Tina Fey

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(12677)
Performance
(8852)
Story
(8776)

Before Liz Lemon, before "Weekend Update," before "Sarah Palin," Tina Fey was just a young girl with a dream: a recurring stress dream that she was being chased through a local airport by her middle-school gym teacher. She also had a dream that one day she would be a comedian on TV. She has seen both these dreams come true. At last, Tina Fey's story can be told....
Warren says: "Tina Fey broke my new SUV"
"Fantastic!"

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Performance
Story

What did you love best about Bossypants?

The story was great. The narration was great. What's not to love about it!

What does Tina Fey bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Tina Fey brings her unique sense of comedy to the table which can be heard through her narration.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Go the F--k to Sleep

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- by Adam Mansbach , Ricardo Cortes (cover illustration)
- Narrated by Samuel L. Jackson
Go the F--k to Sleep

UNABRIDGED (6 mins)

By Adam Mansbach, Ricardo Cortes (cover illustration)

Narrated By Samuel L. Jackson

Overall
(9897)
Performance
(5393)
Story
(5293)

Academy Award nominee Samuel L. Jackson (Pulp Fiction) rocks this mock bedtime story, capturing a hilarious range of emotions as the voice of a father struggling to get his child to sleep. Go the F**k to Sleep is a bedtime book for parents who live in the real world, where a few snoozing kitties and cutesy rhymes don’t always send a toddler sailing blissfully off to dreamland.
Darwin8u says: "Read the F--king REVIEW!"
"Hilarious Book!"

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Story

Would you listen to Go the F--k to Sleep again? Why?

Yes, it's short and funny so there's not much to loose!

What other book might you compare Go the F--k to Sleep to and why?

There's no other book that compares!

Please add more.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Creative Thinking

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- by Earl Nightingale
- Narrated by Earl Nightingale
Creative Thinking

UNABRIDGED (1 hr and 35 mins)

By Earl Nightingale

Narrated By Earl Nightingale

Overall
(11)
Performance
(4)
Story
(3)

Earl Nightingale's personal development message. Earl is a great inspirational communicator, with an easy to dicern message, which is very true. Earl's messages are always most relaxing and interesting.
Ndaboine says: "One of the best audio speeches"
"Interesting ideas to keep in mind"

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Would you try another book from Earl Nightingale and/or Earl Nightingale?

It depends. I wouldn't be opposed to it but subject matter is more important to me.

Would you be willing to try another book from Earl Nightingale? Why or why not?

Again, I think the subject matter would probably matter to me more than the author at this point.

What three words best describe Earl Nightingale’s performance?

Informative. Solid. Smooth.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity

UNABRIDGED
- by David Allen
- Narrated by David Allen
Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity

UNABRIDGED (7 hrs and 8 mins)

By David Allen

Narrated By David Allen

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(2011)
Performance
(756)
Story
(732)

From core principles to proven tricks, Getting Things Done has the potential to transform the way you work - and the way you experience work. At any level of implementation, David Allen's entertaining and thought-provoking advice shows you how to pick up the pace without wearing yourself down.
Greta says: "Get the "Paper Book" instead."
"Good Content. Decent Narration"

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I listened to this book in hopes of getting more organized since I had just started a new job and was greeted with a flood of information. This book preaches a certain methodology which requires all steps to done in order to succeed. I found it interesting to listen to all the steps/techniques but I knew most of them and I'm not ready to wholly subscribe to this process. The content was pretty good and the narration was pretty standard.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful