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Bryan Beus

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New York, NY | Member Since 2009

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  • Faust

    • ABRIDGED (3 hrs and 59 mins)
    • By Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
    • Narrated By Samuel West, Auriol Smith, Derek Jacobi, and others
    Overall
    (50)
    Performance
    (42)
    Story
    (42)

    Faust is one of the pillars of Western literature. This classic drama presents the story of the scholar Faust, tempted into a contract with the Devil in return for a life of sensuality and power. Enjoyment rules, until Faust’s emotions are stirred by a meeting with Gretchen, and the tragic outcome brings Part 1 to an end. Part 2, written much later in Goethe’s life, places his eponymous hero in a variety of unexpected circumstances, causing him to reflect on humanity and its attitudes to life and death.

    Kyle says: "Mixed Feelings"
    "Prepare to be enthralled"
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    Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

    Absolutely.
    A lot of my friends are into classic literature and—while this is technically a play—listening to it on audio makes it accessible to experience anytime.

    The story is amazing. If you haven't read it and you like stories like Paradise Lost, The Divine Comedy, and Homer's epics, then this is for you.

    The performance is absolutely stellar. The performers do a fantastic job of bringing it to life.


    What did you like best about this story?

    It's thought provoking, inspiring, insightful, and beautiful.


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

    Life.

    They really pulled the beauty out of this story.


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

    Mmm, no. It was much more one of those stories that maintains a consistent amount of inspiration inside throughout.


    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • 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
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (1637)
    Performance
    (761)
    Story
    (766)

    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"
    "Cool...but read with caution"
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    What did you like best about The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich (Expanded and Updated)? What did you like least?

    Timothy carries an attitude of 'just do it the smart way, for Pete's sake' that inspires you to live your life more efficiently and effectively.

    And, even better, he gives specific steps, actions, examples, and resources for you to achieve that.

    It's definitely worth reading.


    Who do you think would benefit most from listening to The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich (Expanded and Updated)?

    Basically, everyone who has to make a living in our day—except for the people who are know what he has to say and can practice the principles at will.


    Any additional comments?

    Like I said, READ WITH CAUTION.

    Ferris says a lot of cool things...but also some things that are down right stupid.

    For example, he has a section where he encourages you to live your dreams right now.
    Sounds great, right?
    In theory, yes...
    But then he recommends that if one of your dreams is to drive a Lamborghini, just get in debt!
    'You can have the car for just $2000 a month. What are you waiting for?'

    Like I said, follow his advice with caution. There are a few trails on his roadmap to success that go over pretty unstable bridges.

    Still, that said, read it! It's awesome.

    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
  • Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Life: Living the Wisdom of the Tao

    • UNABRIDGED (9 hrs and 8 mins)
    • By Dr. Wayne W. Dyer
    • Narrated By Dr. Wayne W. Dyer
    Overall
    (979)
    Performance
    (259)
    Story
    (257)

    Five hundred years before the birth of Jesus, a God-realized being named Lao-tzu in ancient China dictated 81 verses, which are regarded by many as the ultimate commentary on the nature of our existence. The classic text of these 81 verses, called the Tao Te Ching or the Great Way, offers advice and guidance that is balanced, moral, spiritual, and always concerned with working for the good.

    Jesse says: "Changed my thoughts"
    "Love the universality of the book"
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    What made the experience of listening to Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Life the most enjoyable?

    It's just a really great collection of inspiring thoughts and truths, told from the perspective of his Daoism, and presented in a way that basically anyone of any faith can appreciate it.


    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • The Hobbit

    • UNABRIDGED (11 hrs and 8 mins)
    • By J. R. R. Tolkien
    • Narrated By Rob Inglis
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (4704)
    Performance
    (4204)
    Story
    (4255)

    Like every other hobbit, Bilbo Baggins likes nothing better than a quiet evening in his snug hole in the ground, dining on a sumptuous dinner in front of a fire. But when a wandering wizard captivates him with tales of the unknown, Bilbo becomes restless. Soon he joins the wizard’s band of homeless dwarves in search of giant spiders, savage wolves, and other dangers. Bilbo quickly tires of the quest for adventure and longs for the security of his familiar home. But before he can return to his life of comfort, he must face the greatest threat of all.

    Darwin8u says: "Victory after all, I suppose!"
    "Captures the spirit of the book"
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    What about Rob Inglis’s performance did you like?

    Rob Inglis does an amazing performance.

    It's hard not to compare every character's voice and performance etc. w/those in the Peter Jackson films, but even then Rob Inglis still manages to hold his own against them—and this was decades before the story became as famous as it is now.


    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Legion

    • UNABRIDGED (2 hrs and 8 mins)
    • By Brandon Sanderson
    • Narrated By Oliver Wyman
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (2284)
    Performance
    (2070)
    Story
    (2106)

    Stephen Leeds, AKA 'Legion,' is a man whose unique mental condition allows him to generate a multitude of personae: hallucinatory entities with a wide variety of personal characteristics and a vast array of highly specialized skills. As the story begins, Leeds and his 'aspects' are drawn into the search for the missing Balubal Razon, inventor of a camera whose astonishing properties could alter our understanding of human history and change the very structure of society.

    Rick Howard says: "More more more!"
    "No doubt about it, Sanderson's brilliant"
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    Which scene was your favorite?

    The opening sequence where we get to know all the characters is amazing. The characters all have this crazy, normally-frightening relationship to each other based on a psychological condition (I won't say what it is in order not to spoil it), but even still the author makes us fall in love with each character. It's kind of...well...insane!


    0 of 2 people found this review helpful
  • The Power of Body Language: How to Succeed in Every Business and Social Encounter

    • UNABRIDGED (9 hrs and 22 mins)
    • By Tonya Reiman
    • Narrated By Tonya Reiman
    Overall
    (219)
    Performance
    (125)
    Story
    (123)

    The Power of Body Language is your practical, personal playbook for getting what you desire from others—and zoning in on what others are saying to you without words. In an insightful and engaging narrative peppered with fascinating facts, nationally renowned body-language expert Tonya Reiman illuminates the hidden meaning behind specific gestures, facial cues, stances, and body movements, giving you a life-changing, career-saving, troubleshooting skill.

    morton says: "Helpful in All Areas of Life"
    "Great Information"
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    What made the experience of listening to The Power of Body Language the most enjoyable?

    Reiman put together a wealth of information about body language. It's an enlightening experience. I finished the book feeling much more aware of myself and am excited to see how I can use it to be a better communicator.


    Any additional comments?

    She begins almost every comparison between men and women with the words, "Women are better than men..." It would have been better if she'd done a balanced treatment for both genders.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful

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