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GINA

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The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich (Expanded and Updated)

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- by Timothy Ferriss
- Narrated by Ray Porter
The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich (Expanded and Updated)

UNABRIDGED (13 hrs and 4 mins)

By Timothy Ferriss

Narrated By Ray Porter

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Overall
(1635)
Performance
(759)
Story
(764)

This expanded edition includes dozens of practical tips and case studies from readers who have doubled their income, overcome common sticking points, and reinvented themselves using the original book. Also included are templates for eliminating email and negotiating with bosses and clients, how to apply lifestyle principles in unpredictable economic times, and the latest tools, tricks, and shortcuts for living like a diplomat or millionaire without being either.
onlineshoppinggeek says: "Read with discernment"
"OMG! LOVED THIS BOOK!"

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Where does The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich (Expanded and Updated) rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Life changing! At the TOP!

What other book might you compare The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich (Expanded and Updated) to and why?

I have read several VERY good books lately but this one was, as I said LIFE CHANGING!

Have you listened to any of Ray Porter’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

NO

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

What I need to do is purchase a hard copy so I can have all the DETAILS he gave on paper! SO MUCH INFO!!!

Any additional comments?

THANK YOU!! I am telling all my friends to read it!

1 of 2 people found this review helpful
The Longest Way Home: One Man's Quest for the Courage to Settle Down

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- by Andrew McCarthy
- Narrated by Andrew McCarthy
The Longest Way Home: One Man's Quest for the Courage to Settle Down

UNABRIDGED (7 hrs and 29 mins)

By Andrew McCarthy

Narrated By Andrew McCarthy

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Overall
(28)
Performance
(25)
Story
(25)

Unable to commit to his fiancée of nearly four years - and with no clear understanding of what’s holding him back - Andrew McCarthy finds himself at a crossroads, plagued by doubts that have clung to him for a lifetime. Something in his character has kept him always at a distance, preventing him from giving himself wholeheartedly to the woman he loves and from becoming the father that he knows his children deserve. So before he loses everything he cares about, Andrew sets out to look for answers.
Dina says: "A Real Winner!"
"I was hoping it was going to be awesome"

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What did you like best about The Longest Way Home? What did you like least?

I enjoyed his journey...I just wished he was happier

Would you recommend The Longest Way Home to your friends? Why or why not?

probably not

What else would you have wanted to know about Andrew McCarthy’s life?

I guess I wanted to know more about his 'brat-pack' days.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Behind the Cloud: The Untold Story of How Salesforce.com Went from Idea to Billion-Dollar Company and Revolutionized an Industry

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- by Marc Benioff , Carlye Adler
- Narrated by Ax Norman
Behind the Cloud: The Untold Story of How Salesforce.com Went from Idea to Billion-Dollar Company and Revolutionized an Industry

UNABRIDGED (7 hrs and 59 mins)

By Marc Benioff, Carlye Adler

Narrated By Ax Norman

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Overall
(167)
Performance
(74)
Story
(74)

How did salesforce.com grow from a start up in a rented apartment into the world's fastest growing software company in less than a decade? For the first time, Marc Benioff, the visionary founder, chairman and CEO of salesforce.com, tells how he and his team created and used new business, technology, and philanthropic models tailored to this time of extraordinary change.
Rituparn says: "Startup guide"
"Awesome!"

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Where does Behind the Cloud rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Very interesting insight to the world of SAS

Who was your favorite character and why?

Marc

Have you listened to any of Ax Norman’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

no - can't compare

Any additional comments?

I would recommend! - Great business book

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

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- 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

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Overall
(2012)
Performance
(757)
Story
(733)

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."
"SMART, but a little dry"

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Is there anything you would change about this book?

since it's a dry topic, I was hoping it could be a little funnier

What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!)

what ending? Nothing special.

What three words best describe David Allen’s voice?

monotonous

If this book were a movie would you go see it?

GOD NO!

Any additional comments?

I couldn't wait for it to end - although I will employ many of his suggestions.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Mrs. Kennedy and Me: An Intimate Memoir

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- by Clint Hill , Lisa McCubbin
- Narrated by Jeremy Bobb
Mrs. Kennedy and Me: An Intimate Memoir

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By Clint Hill, Lisa McCubbin

Narrated By Jeremy Bobb

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Overall
(189)
Performance
(161)
Story
(165)

For four years, from the election of John Fitzgerald Kennedy until after the election of Lyndon Johnson, Clint Hill was the Secret Service agent assigned to guard the glamorous and private Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy. During those four years, he went from being a reluctant guardian to a fiercely loyal watchdog and friend. Looking back, Clint Hill tells his story for the first time, offering a tender and tragic portrayal of how a Secret Service agent who started life in an orphanage became the most trusted man in the life of the First Lady who captivated first the nation and then the world.
alexis says: "This Memoir is a Blessing!"
"CLASSY LADY! CLASSIER MAN!"

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

Absolutely! A lovely read! I enjoyed it very much and learned a lot more about the time during the Kennedy office.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Mrs. Kennedy and Me?

I LOVE (& ride horses) so I was VERY thrilled to know how MUCH she rode....I knew she did, but not that much!

Which character – as performed by Jeremy Bobb – was your favorite?

Clint Hill

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

No.

Any additional comments?

I initially selected the book because I was HOPING to learn about the inside scoop of JFK and how his extra 'activities' during his marriage affected Jackie O, but MUCH to my surprise, Clint Hill NEVER mentioned one speck of it!! At first I was super disappointed! But, then I quickly realized how wonderful Mr. Hill was and that THAT was NOT his reason for this book and HE WOULD NEVER GO THERE! And I am SURE he knew ALL ABOUT THEM! I appreciated that.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The Amateur: Barack Obama in the White House

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- by Edward Klein
- Narrated by John McLain
The Amateur: Barack Obama in the White House

UNABRIDGED (6 hrs and 31 mins)

By Edward Klein

Narrated By John McLain

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Overall
(543)
Performance
(485)
Story
(483)

It’s amateur hour at the White House. So says New York Times best-selling author Edward Klein in his political exposé The Amateur. Tapping into the public’s growing sentiment that President Obama is in over his head, The Amateur argues that Obama’s toxic combination of incompetence and arrogance has run our nation and his presidency off the rails.
rlovegreen says: "Interesting, revealing and a little - scary..."
"OMG!!! EVERYONE IN THE NATION MUST READ THIS BOOK"

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Where does The Amateur rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

CLOSE TO THE TOP!

What was the most compelling aspect of this narrative?

Mostly because there were facts from before Obama was in office and from people he was dealing with - in the trenches. It really shed light on how he treats people.

Have you listened to any of John McLain’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

No - I just wanted to merely be more informed about Obama & how he's messin gup this country.

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

Cry - Because if Obama gets in for ANOTHER 4 yrs, we are screwed!

Any additional comments?

I just hope this gets read by as many Americans that can vote as possible!

0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Along the Way: The Journey of a Father and Son

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- by Martin Sheen , Emilio Estevez , Hope Edelman
- Narrated by Martin Sheen , Emilio Estevez
Along the Way: The Journey of a Father and Son

UNABRIDGED (13 hrs and 5 mins)

By Martin Sheen, Emilio Estevez, Hope Edelman

Narrated By Martin Sheen, Emilio Estevez

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Overall
(188)
Performance
(163)
Story
(166)

In this remarkable dual memoir, film legend Martin Sheen and accomplished actor/filmmaker Emilio Estevez recount their lives as father and son. In alternating chapters—and in voices that are as eloquent as they are different—they narrate stories spanning more than 50 years of family history, and reflect on their journeys into two different kinds of faith.
CyndiLooWho says: "Hartwarming and Captivating but Fix the Audio!"
"I would love to be adopted by this family!"

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What did you love best about Along the Way: The Journey of a Father and Son?

I LOVE their relationship - good and bad & how they respect one another! I have read both of their books and have seen their movie and ADORE everything they do!

Who was your favorite character and why?

I love them both, but I would have to say Emilio as I find myself similar to him in a lot of ways.

Which scene was your favorite?

Nothing really stood out more than any other - they all were great!

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

A special bond? I don't know

Any additional comments?

A 10!!!

2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption

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- by Laura Hillenbrand
- Narrated by Edward Herrmann
Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption

UNABRIDGED (14 hrs)

By Laura Hillenbrand

Narrated By Edward Herrmann

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Overall
(8183)
Performance
(4406)
Story
(4412)

Why we think it’s a great listen: Seabiscuit was a runaway success, and Hillenbrand’s done it again with another true-life account about beating unbelievable odds. On a May afternoon in 1943, an Army Air Forces bomber crashed into the Pacific Ocean and disappeared, leaving only a spray of debris and a slick of oil, gasoline, and blood. Then, on the ocean surface, a face appeared.....
Janice says: "Indescribable"
"Life-Changing experience!"

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Would you listen to Unbroken again? Why?

Well, maybe in a few years as it's almost a 15 hr investment of my time but it taught me SO MUCH history I never learned in school!

What did you like best about this story?

Learning about all the people - Louie was amazing! AND, at first, I was wondering WHY I needed to know so much detail about him about his early life - but it was pinnacle to know this for the later part of his life.

Which character – as performed by Edward Herrmann – was your favorite?

LOUIE!

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Gosh, there were so many times I cried and I was SO moved!

Any additional comments?

I was given this book to read because I was at an extremely LOW point in my life and told I MUST READ THIS BOOK! ALL thru the book it was SO clear to me WHY she was SO right! Now, I look at my little problems in a whole new light!

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Fifty Shades of Grey: Book One of the Fifty Shades Trilogy

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- by E. L. James
- Narrated by Becca Battoe
Fifty Shades of Grey: Book One of the Fifty Shades Trilogy

UNABRIDGED (19 hrs and 47 mins)

By E. L. James

Narrated By Becca Battoe

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Overall
(10804)
Performance
(8537)
Story
(9146)

When literature student Anastasia Steele goes to interview young entrepreneur Christian Grey, she encounters a man who is beautiful, brilliant, and intimidating. The unworldly, innocent Ana is startled to realize she wants this man and, despite his enigmatic reserve, finds she is desperate to get close to him. Unable to resist Ana’s quiet beauty, wit, and independent spirit, Grey admits he wants her, too—but on his own terms.
Penelope Poopendorfer says: "Holy Crap minus the Holy"
"With all the HYPE I was expecting more!"

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Would you consider the audio edition of Fifty Shades of Grey to be better than the print version?

I don't know - I can only hope!

What was one of the most memorable moments of Fifty Shades of Grey?

Well, every time Grey FINALLY let down his guard, THAT'S when I got excited that she might get him to buckle!

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

I have nothing to compare it to - she was ok

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

OMG ~ NO! The book was TOO LONG!

Any additional comments?

I was horribly disappointed with the ending - CUT SHORT & sweet! Yet she tended to go on & on & on with those stupid emails, which became monotonous & I wanted to get past them. I would have rather the author spend more time on the ENDING!

2 of 2 people found this review helpful
No Excuses!: The Power of Self-Discipline for Success in Your Life

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- by Brian Tracy
- Narrated by Brian Tracy
No Excuses!: The Power of Self-Discipline for Success in Your Life

UNABRIDGED (6 hrs and 56 mins)

By Brian Tracy

Narrated By Brian Tracy

Overall
(737)
Performance
(376)
Story
(362)

Most people think success comes from good luck or enormous talent, but many successful people achieve their accomplishments in a simpler way: through self-discipline. Brian Tracy knows this firsthand. He didn’t graduate from high school, and after working for a few years as a laborer, he realized he had limited skills and a limited future. But through the power of self-discipline, he changed his life.
Steve says: "Highly Motivational!"
"Always LOVE Brian Tracy!"

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What did you love best about No Excuses!?

The Title - You really Shouldn't have Any Excuses!

What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!)

n/a

Have you listened to any of Brian Tracy’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

yes - average

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

no

Any additional comments?

I must say - I got more out of his other works

0 of 0 people found this review helpful