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Dean

Mackenzie, QLD, Australia | Member Since 2010

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  • How the Mind Works | [Steven Pinker]
    How the Mind Works
    UNABRIDGED

    How the Mind Works

    • UNABRIDGED (26 hrs and 9 mins)
    • By Steven Pinker
    • Narrated By Mel Foster
    Overall
    (283)
    Performance
    (223)
    Story
    (218)

    In this delightful, acclaimed bestseller, one of the world’s leading cognitive scientists tackles the workings of the human mind. What makes us rational—and why are we so often irrational? How do we see in three dimensions? What makes us happy, afraid, angry, disgusted, or sexually aroused? Why do we fall in love? And how do we grapple with the imponderables of morality, religion, and consciousness?

    David says: "Excellent, but a difficult listen."
    "Like pumping iron for the mind"
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    Story
    Would you consider the audio edition of How the Mind Works to be better than the print version?

    Yes, obviously I can't read while driving to work.


    Who was your favorite character and why?

    The Narator


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

    He reads in an interested, engaged and clear to understand manner.


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

    It made me think, think and realize things that have been going on all around my my whole life and I didn't realize.


    Any additional comments?

    I will listen to this one a few more time I think.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Churchill | [Roy Jenkins]
    Churchill
    UNABRIDGED

    Churchill

    • UNABRIDGED (37 hrs and 31 mins)
    • By Roy Jenkins
    • Narrated By Robert Whitfield
    Overall
    (448)
    Performance
    (128)
    Story
    (127)

    In this magisterial book, Roy Jenkins' unparalleled command of the political history of Britain and his own high-level government experience combine in a narrative account of Churchill's astounding career that is unmatched in its shrewd insights, its unforgettable anecdotes, the clarity of its overarching themes, and the author's nuanced appreciation of his extraordinary subject.

    Karen says: "Best of British Political Soap Opera"
    "Wow, what a dude!"
    Overall
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    Story
    Would you consider the audio edition of Churchill to be better than the print version?

    Yes, I could never sit there and read through 56 hours.


    Who was your favorite character and why?

    Winston Churchill obviously.


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

    No, but he is a fantastic narrator, he does accents and everything.


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

    Not that sort of book, the whole thing was a great eye opener into high level politics.


    Any additional comments?

    You certainly get your moneys worth with this one.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Stark's War | [Jack Campbell]
    Stark's War
    UNABRIDGED

    Stark's War

    • UNABRIDGED (9 hrs and 18 mins)
    • By Jack Campbell
    • Narrated By Eric Summerer
    Overall
    (514)
    Performance
    (280)
    Story
    (282)

    To seize the moon from foreign powers--and keep his men alive - Sergeant Ethan Stark must choose which orders to obey - and which to ignore.

    Billy says: "Excellent listen"
    "Awesome!"
    Overall
    Performance
    Story

    This was a great story, realistic and sticks it to the system!

    2 of 3 people found this review helpful
  • The Birth of Britain: A History of the English Speaking Peoples, Volume I | [Winston Churchill]
    The Birth of Britain: A History of the English Speaking Peoples, Volume I
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    The Birth of Britain: A History of the English Speaking Peoples, Volume I

    • UNABRIDGED (17 hrs and 3 mins)
    • By Winston Churchill
    • Narrated By Christian Rodska
    Overall
    (416)
    Performance
    (150)
    Story
    (151)

    The English-speaking peoples comprise perhaps the greatest number of human beings sharing a common language in the world today. These people also share a common heritage. For his four-volume work, Sir Winston Churchill took as his subject these great elements in world history. Volume 1 commences in 55BC, when Julius Caesar famously "turned his gaze upon Britain" and concludes with the Battle of Bosworth in 1485.

    Terryl says: "Birth of Britain"
    "Entertaining but not in modern english"
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    The history of early england is written well and sounds like a story rather than a history lesson.
    It would be nice if someone re-wrote it in a more modern style,

    Quite good though, Churchill has an impressive historic knowledge

    2 of 24 people found this review helpful

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