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SPAULDING

BALTIMORE, MD, United States | Member Since 2010

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Shadow of the Titanic: The Extraordinary Stories of those Who Survived

UNABRIDGED
- by Andrew Wilson
- Narrated by Bill Wallis
Shadow of the Titanic: The Extraordinary Stories of those Who Survived

UNABRIDGED (13 hrs and 19 mins)

By Andrew Wilson

Narrated By Bill Wallis

Overall
(83)
Performance
(74)
Story
(73)

Although we think we know the story of the Titanic - the famously unsinkable ship that hit an iceberg on its maiden voyage from Britain to America in April 1912 - little has been written about what happened to the survivors after the tragedy. How did the loss of the ship shape the lives of the people who survived? How did those who were saved feel about those who perished? And how did they remember that terrible night?
Tad Davis says: "Wonderful"
"IT WAS THE PEOPLE , NOT THE SHIP !"

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If you could sum up Shadow of the Titanic in three words, what would they be?

VERY SAD!

What about Bill Wallis’s performance did you like?

DID A GREAT JOB READING.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

NO. BUT IT WAS EASY TO GET BACK TO. I GOT THE BOOK AS A GIFT FOR MY WIFE AND SHE LOVED IT.

2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Water for Elephants

UNABRIDGED
- by Sara Gruen
- Narrated by David LeDoux , John Randolph Jones
Water for Elephants

UNABRIDGED (11 hrs and 26 mins)

By Sara Gruen

Narrated By David LeDoux, John Randolph Jones

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(11424)
Performance
(3967)
Story
(4010)

Why we think it’s a great listen: Some books are meant to be read; others are meant to be heard – Water for Elephants falls into the second group, and is one of the best examples we have of how a powerful performance enhances a great story. Nonagenarian Jacob Jankowski reflects back on his wild and wondrous days with a circus. It's the Depression Era and Jacob, finding himself parentless and penniless, joins the Benzini Brothers Most Spectacular Show on Earth.
Teddy says: "This is what Audiobook should be..."
"IF YOUR MOM OR DAD ARE OLD DON'T LISTEN."

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What does David LeDoux and John Randolph Jones bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

THEY DID THE BEST JOB. BETTER THAN THE MOVIE.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

66 YEAR OLD MAN WHO HAD TEARS IN HIS EYES.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The Secret Life of Bees

UNABRIDGED
- by Sue Monk Kidd
- Narrated by Jenna Lamia
The Secret Life of Bees

UNABRIDGED (9 hrs and 54 mins)

By Sue Monk Kidd

Narrated By Jenna Lamia

Overall
(864)
Performance
(436)
Story
(427)

Sue Monk Kidd's ravishing debut novel has stolen the hearts of reviewers and readers alike with its strong, assured voice. Set in South Carolina in 1964, The Secret Life of Bees tells the story of Lily Owens, whose life has been shaped around the blurred memory of the afternoon her mother was killed.
Laura says: "It's hard to stop listening..."
"JUST FUN!"

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Would you consider the audio edition of The Secret Life of Bees to be better than the print version?

HAS TO BE WITH JENNA READING IT.

What about Jenna Lamia’s performance did you like?

SHE TURNED IT INTO A LIVE PLAY.

Any additional comments?

IT WAS THE WAY LIFE WAS!

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The Devil in the Junior League

UNABRIDGED
- by Linda Francis Lee
- Narrated by Jenna Lamia
The Devil in the Junior League

UNABRIDGED (11 hrs and 11 mins)

By Linda Francis Lee

Narrated By Jenna Lamia

Overall
(368)
Performance
(170)
Story
(170)

Mercedes Hildebrand Ware is a member beyond reproach...until her life begins to unravel. When her husband betrays her, steals her money, and runs off to places unknown, it's something Frede would prefer to keep under wraps. The last thing she needs is to become fodder for the JLWC gossip mill. And to make matters worse, there's only one person in town who stands a chance at helping her get revenge - Howard Grout, a tasteless, gold-chain-wearing lawyer who has bought his way into Frede's tony neighborhood.
Elizabeth says: "Loved it"
"MAYBE A WOMAN COULD BE PRESIDENT?"

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Where does The Devil in the Junior League rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

RIGHT NEXT TO "THE HELP"

Who was the most memorable character of The Devil in the Junior League and why?

VERYONE OF THEM.

Any additional comments?

JENNA, IS THE BEST OF ALL THE READERS. AAA+++

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The Admirals: Nimitz, Halsey, Leahy, and King - The Five-Star Admirals Who Won the War at Sea

UNABRIDGED
- by Walter Borneman
- Narrated by Brian Troxell
The Admirals: Nimitz, Halsey, Leahy, and King - The Five-Star Admirals Who Won the War at Sea

UNABRIDGED (17 hrs and 13 mins)

By Walter Borneman

Narrated By Brian Troxell

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(147)
Performance
(123)
Story
(127)

Only four men in American history have been promoted to the five-star rank of Admiral of the Fleet: William Leahy, Ernest King, Chester Nimitz, and William Halsey. These four men were the best and the brightest the navy produced, and together they led the U.S. Navy to victory in World War II, establishing the United States as the world's greatest fleet. In The Admirals, award-winning historian Walter R. Borneman tells their story in full detail for the first time.
MILTON JONES says: "One of the best audio books I have listened to."
"WAR MAKES GREAT MEN AT ANY RANK!"

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

STARTED OFF SLOW, BUT COULD NOT STOP LISTING.

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

HE TURNED IT INTO A MOVIE WITH HIS READING!

3 of 4 people found this review helpful
The Reader

UNABRIDGED
- by Bernhard Schlink
- Narrated by Campbell Scott
The Reader

UNABRIDGED (4 hrs and 16 mins)

By Bernhard Schlink

Narrated By Campbell Scott

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(500)
Performance
(116)
Story
(120)

When he falls ill on his way home from school, 15-year-old Michael Berg is rescued by Hanna, a woman twice his age. In time she becomes his lover--then she inexplicably disappears. When Michael next sees her, he is a young law student, and she is on trial for a hideous crime. As he watches her refuse to defend her innocence, Michael gradually realizes that Hanna may be guarding a secret she considers more shameful than murder.
Ella says: "Dysfunctional"
"MADE THE DRIVE HOME FROM WORK EVEN LONGER"

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This book wasn’t for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more?

SOMEONE LAYING AT HOME SICK

Any additional comments?

VERY SLOW. WOULD BE THE KIND OF BOOK USED IN A COLLEGE CLASS.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Triangle: The Fire That Changed America

UNABRIDGED
- by David Von Drehle
- Narrated by Barrett Whitener
Triangle: The Fire That Changed America

UNABRIDGED (10 hrs and 57 mins)

By David Von Drehle

Narrated By Barrett Whitener

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(36)
Performance
(27)
Story
(27)

On March 25, 1911, as workers were getting ready to leave for the day, a fire broke out in the Triangle Shirtwaist factory in New York's Greenwich Village. Within minutes it spread to consume the building's upper three stories. Firemen who arrived at the scene were unable to rescue those trapped inside: their ladders simply weren't tall enough. People on the street watched in horror as desperate workers jumped to their deaths. It was the worst disaster in New York City history.
Evan says: "If you like this kind of history book its great."
"SHOULD HAVE BEEN CALLED "THE UNIONS OF NEW YORK""

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THE NARRATOR SPEAKS SO SLOW HE CAN PUT YOU TO SLEEP. A LONG, LONG BOOK.
THIS IS MY FIRST REVIEW AFTER YEARS OF USING AUDIBLE, BUT I JUST HAD TO SAID IT.

1 of 6 people found this review helpful
Tallgrass

UNABRIDGED
- by Sandra Dallas
- Narrated by Lorelei King
Tallgrass

UNABRIDGED (8 hrs and 30 mins)

By Sandra Dallas

Narrated By Lorelei King

Overall
(292)
Performance
(72)
Story
(70)

During World War II, a family's life is turned upside down when the government opens a Japanese internment camp in their small Colorado town. After a young girl is murdered, all eyes (and suspicions) turn to the newcomers, the "interlopers", the "strangers". Rennie Stroud has never seen it before. She has just turned 13 and, until this time, life has pretty much been what her father told her it should be: predictable and fair.
Laurie says: "A nice read"
"NARRATOR L. KING MADE THIS BOOK GREAT!"

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VERY ENTERTAINING STORY OF A TIME THAT WAS REAL LIFE. HAPPY TIMES AND SAD TIMES. OLDER GENERATIONS PAID DEARLY FOR WHAT WE TAKE FOR GRANTED TODAY..

0 of 0 people found this review helpful