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Max R Bales

Member Since 2007

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16 reviews
52 ratings
168 titles in library
6 purchased in 2013

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Conquering Gotham: The Construction of Penn Station and Its Tunnels

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- by Jill Jonnes
- Narrated by David Drummond
Conquering Gotham: The Construction of Penn Station and Its Tunnels

UNABRIDGED (11 hrs and 29 mins)

By Jill Jonnes

Narrated By David Drummond

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Overall
(83)
Performance
(25)
Story
(26)

The demolition of Penn Station in 1963 destroyed not just a soaring neoclassical edifice, but also a building that commemorated one of the last century's great engineering feats: the construction of railroad tunnels into New York City. Now, in this gripping narrative, Jill Jonnes tells this fascinating story - a high-stakes drama that pitted the money and will of the nation's mightiest railroad against the corruption of Tammany Hall, the unruly forces of nature, and the machinations of labor agitators.
Edouard says: "A good tale of the times"
"Civil engineering with a great story"

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I agree with the reviewer that compared her to McCollugh

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Overcome Pornography Addiction With Hypnosis: Addiction to Pornography

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- by Benjamin P Bonetti
- Narrated by Benjamin P Bonetti
Overcome Pornography Addiction With Hypnosis: Addiction to Pornography

UNABRIDGED (33 mins)

By Benjamin P Bonetti

Narrated By Benjamin P Bonetti

Overall
(9)
Performance
(7)
Story
(7)

Are you finding that your day cannot pass without the need to view pornography? Do you scour the internet looking for the next fix of adult entertainment? Is pornography causing a problem within your relationship? Do you deny the fact that your habit is now becoming a problem within your life? Are you ready to move on and rid your need?
Max R Bales says: "This has already made a difference in my life."
"This has already made a difference in my life."

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His voice is awesome and thie really really works. I wish I had tried this sooner. Thanks for putting Ben on Audible

3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Heaven Is for Real: A Little Boy's Astounding Story of His Trip to Heaven and Back

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- by Todd Burpo , Lynn Vincent
- Narrated by Dean Gallagher
Heaven Is for Real: A Little Boy's Astounding Story of His Trip to Heaven and Back

UNABRIDGED (4 hrs and 16 mins)

By Todd Burpo, Lynn Vincent

Narrated By Dean Gallagher

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Overall
(1713)
Performance
(1138)
Story
(1162)

When Colton Burpo made it through an emergency appendectomy, his family was overjoyed at his miraculous survival. What they weren’t expecting, though, was the story that emerged in the months that followed—a story as beautiful as it was extraordinary, detailing their little boy’s trip to heaven and back.
Pamela says: "Fascinating story of heaven"
"My 10 yr old and I liked this"

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What a blessing that Burpos chose to share their story. I recommend this book for children, mothers who have lost a child and anyone struggling in their faith.

1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Fighter Pilot: The Memoirs of Legendary Ace Robin Olds

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- by Robin Olds , Christina Olds , Ed Rasimus
- Narrated by Robertson Dean
Fighter Pilot: The Memoirs of Legendary Ace Robin Olds

UNABRIDGED (17 hrs and 2 mins)

By Robin Olds, Christina Olds, Ed Rasimus

Narrated By Robertson Dean

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Overall
(534)
Performance
(274)
Story
(272)

A larger-than-life hero with a towering personality, Robin Olds was a graduate of West Point and an inductee in the National College Football Hall of Fame for his All-American performance for Army. In World War II, Olds quickly became a top fighter pilot and squadron commander by the age of 22—a double ace with twelve aerial victories. But it was in Vietnam where the man became a legend.
R. A. Frank says: "Top Notch Audiobook"
"Proud to be an American"

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This book read like a novel. Very glad this story got told! I liked Robin's exit statagy for Vietnam. I wish all politicians were required to know this much about the military they deploy!

4 of 4 people found this review helpful
The Obama Diaries

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- by Laura Ingraham
- Narrated by Laura Ingraham
The Obama Diaries

UNABRIDGED (11 hrs and 11 mins)

By Laura Ingraham

Narrated By Laura Ingraham

Overall
(218)
Performance
(57)
Story
(56)

Popular conservative radio host Laura Ingraham discusses President Obama's first year in office. Informative and hugely entertaining, The Obama Diaries will inspire both laughter and critical thinking about the future of the nation and the man currently at the helm.
Dan says: "Almost Not Funny -- Almost!"
"Very funny"

Overall
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I love the sarcasim and readers truely missed out on the voices on the audio version. Laura could do weekly update on this.

1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Shadow Divers: Two Americans Who Risked Everything to Solve One of the Last Mysteries of WWII

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- by Robert Kurson
- Narrated by Michael Prichard
Shadow Divers: Two Americans Who Risked Everything to Solve One of the Last Mysteries of WWII

UNABRIDGED (15 hrs and 31 mins)

By Robert Kurson

Narrated By Michael Prichard

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Overall
(1859)
Performance
(350)
Story
(352)

In 1991, acting on a tip from a local fisherman, two scuba divers discovered a sunken German U-boat, complete with its crew of 60 men, not too far off the New Jersey coast. The divers, realizing the momentousness of their discovery, began probing the mystery. Over the next six years, they became expert and well-traveled researchers, taught themselves German, hunted for clues in Germany, and constructed theories corrective of the history books, all in an effort to identify this sunken U-boat and its crew.
Wendy says: "An Excellent Read!"
"A real story that read like a novel"

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A great story, and well narrated. This is an amazing story that I just could not quit listening to. At times you could beleive that you are reading a novel or non-fiction! Wow!

1 of 1 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
(8188)
Performance
(4412)
Story
(4418)

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"
"The Very Best Book I have downloaded"

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Well written and narrated and a wonderful story. I had trouble going back to work after running at lunch and listening. If you love the USA and what it means to be an American, you will love this book.

2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Stranger

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- by Megan Hart
- Narrated by Gia St. Claire
Stranger

UNABRIDGED (11 hrs and 49 mins)

By Megan Hart

Narrated By Gia St. Claire

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Overall
(536)
Performance
(230)
Story
(227)

I pay strangers to sleep with me. I have my reasons....But they're not the ones you'd expect. For starters, I'm a funeral director taking over my dad's business. Not exactly the kind of person you'd expect to fork over cash for the lust and urgency only live skin-to-skin contact can create. Looking at me, you wouldn't have a clue I carry this little secret so close it creases up like the folds of a fan. Tight. Personal. Ready to unravel in the heat of the moment. Unsurprisingly, my line of work brings me face-to-face with loss.
Heidikins79 says: "Another great Megan Hart romance"
"Very hot"

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Not as good as "Dirty" but better than "Deeper" I liked how this booked linked to "Dirty"

3 of 3 people found this review helpful
The Last Stand of the Tin Can Sailors

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- by James D. Hornfischer
- Narrated by Barrett Whitener
The Last Stand of the Tin Can Sailors

UNABRIDGED (16 hrs and 25 mins)

By James D. Hornfischer

Narrated By Barrett Whitener

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Overall
(272)
Performance
(98)
Story
(96)

Told from the point of view of the men who waged this steel-shattering battle, The Last Stand of the Tin Can Sailors captures Navy pilots attacking enemy battleships with makeshift weapons and sacrificial valor, a veteran commander improvising tactics never taught in Annapolis, and young crews from across America rising to an impossible challenge.
John says: "Outstanding"
"Great book"

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It read like a really good novel, but the it was well researched and very accurate

1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Jeb Stuart: The Last Cavalier

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- by Burke Davis
- Narrated by Barrett Whitener
Jeb Stuart: The Last Cavalier

UNABRIDGED (15 hrs and 16 mins)

By Burke Davis

Narrated By Barrett Whitener

Overall
(12)
Performance
(5)
Story
(5)

This life-sized portrait of Stuart surveys his life from childhood through his training at West Point, his years on the Western frontier, and his decision to stand with Virginia when war arrived. His brilliant Civil War career is covered in detail, from the raid on Chambersburg to his final, fatal clash at Yellow Tavern.
Christopher says: "Entertaining"
"Very good book"

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I enjoyed this book a lot.

1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The Forgotten 500

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- by Gregory A. Freeman
- Narrated by Patrick Lawlor
The Forgotten 500

UNABRIDGED (10 hrs and 40 mins)

By Gregory A. Freeman

Narrated By Patrick Lawlor

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Overall
(450)
Performance
(144)
Story
(150)

Here is the astonishing, never-before-told story of the greatest rescue mission of World War II: when the OSS set out to recover more than 500 airmen trapped behind enemy lines. During a bombing campaign, hundreds of American airmen were shot down in Nazi-occupied Yugoslavia. Local Serbian villagers risked their own lives to give refuge to the soldiers, and for months the airmen lived in hiding, waiting for rescue.
Ron says: "an amazing tale"
"Great book"

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This book read like a great novel but you knew the heroes were real!

0 of 0 people found this review helpful