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  • Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln | [Doris Kearns Goodwin]
    Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln
    ABRIDGED

    Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln

    • ABRIDGED (9 hrs and 29 mins)
    • By Doris Kearns Goodwin
    • Narrated By Doris Kearns Goodwin, Richard Thomas
    Overall
    (1708)
    Performance
    (342)
    Story
    (346)

    We view the long, horrifying struggle from the vantage of the White House as Lincoln copes with incompetent generals, hostile congressmen, and his raucous cabinet. He overcomes these obstacles by winning the respect of his former competitors, and in the case of Seward, finds a loyal and crucial friend to see him through. This brilliant multiple biography is centered on Lincoln's mastery of men and how it shaped the most significant presidency in the nation's history.

    Anders says: "wait for the unabridged version"
    "I should have known better..."
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    There is one good chapter in this book. The rest is old news, and Richard Thomas' reading is monotonal.

    Only at the end did I realize that the audiobook is abridged, which is ALWAYS the kiss of death. (I should have looked more carefully before I bought it.) If you can, read Shelby Foote's, The Civil War. It is far more interesting.

    10 of 10 people found this review helpful
  • The Looming Tower: Al-Qaeda and the Road to 9/11 | [Lawrence Wright]
    The Looming Tower: Al-Qaeda and the Road to 9/11
    UNABRIDGED

    The Looming Tower: Al-Qaeda and the Road to 9/11

    • UNABRIDGED (17 hrs and 23 mins)
    • By Lawrence Wright
    • Narrated By Alan Sklar
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (937)
    Performance
    (243)
    Story
    (242)

    This is a sweeping narrative history of the events leading to 9/11, a groundbreaking look at the people and ideas, the terrorist plans, and the Western intelligence failures that culminated in the assault on America. Lawrence Wright's remarkable book is based on five years of research and hundreds of interviews that he conducted in Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Sudan, England, France, Germany, Spain, and the United States.

    John says: "Riveting... Sobering... Chilling..."
    "Hello!!!!!!"
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    Good idea for westerners to listen to this book and get a clue about the minds of the people who hate us.

    1 of 4 people found this review helpful
  • The Places in Between | [Rory Stewart]
    The Places in Between
    UNABRIDGED

    The Places in Between

    • UNABRIDGED (8 hrs and 39 mins)
    • By Rory Stewart
    • Narrated By Rory Stewart
    Overall
    (347)
    Performance
    (69)
    Story
    (69)

    In January 2002, Rory Stewart walked across Afghanistan, surviving by his wits, his knowledge of Persian dialects and Muslim customs, and the kindness of strangers. By day, he passed through mountains covered in nine feet of snow, hamlets burned and emptied by the Taliban, and communities thriving amid the remains of medieval civilizations. By night he slept on villagers' floors, shared their meals, and listened to their stories of the recent and ancient past.

    James says: "Nice Choice"
    "Fascinating"
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    For me, this book was an eye-opener. Fascinating story, well told by the author.

    2 of 2 people found this review helpful

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