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Shelly

MERIDIAN, Idaho, United States | Member Since 2010

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  • 12 reviews
  • 30 ratings
  • 148 titles in library
  • 12 purchased in 2013
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  • Overcome Addictions

    • ORIGINAL (33 mins)
    • By Glenn Harrold
    • Narrated By Glenn Harrold
    Overall
    (73)
    Performance
    (14)
    Story
    (14)

    This empowering hypnotherapy session will help the listener to release any addictive pattern of behavior. It will help with all types of addiction including: food, alcohol, gambling, drugs, TV, Internet, sex, computers, shopping, nicotine, caffeine, dieting, chocolate, nail biting, work, etc.

    Kris says: "Overcome Addictions"
    "A great session, and it really helps"
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    I would recommend this audio to anyone who wants to quit a bad habit. I love Glenn's voice. It is so calming and relaxing. I didn't really believe in hypnosis, but when I found Glenn's books I was hooked.

    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  • The Eye of the World: Book One of The Wheel of Time

    • UNABRIDGED (29 hrs and 32 mins)
    • By Robert Jordan
    • Narrated By Kate Reading, Michael Kramer
    Overall
    (6847)
    Performance
    (3003)
    Story
    (3042)

    When their village is attacked by trollocs, monsters thought to be only legends, three young men, Rand, Matt, and Perrin, flee in the company of the Lady Moiraine, a sinister visitor of unsuspected powers. Thus begins an epic adventure set in a world of wonders and horror, where what was, what will be, and what is, may yet fall under the Shadow.

    Greg says: "This Series Rocks"
    "Instantly entertaining."
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    I love books that drag you in right away. This one did that for me. It is very interesting and addicting. I wanted to listen all the time.

    I liked the writing, the plot, and the narrators. The story is fantastic and will engage you right up to the end. As soon as I finished this book, I went on to the second in the series. I'm excited to read the whole series!

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • World Without End

    • UNABRIDGED (45 hrs and 38 mins)
    • By Ken Follett
    • Narrated By John Lee
    Overall
    (7549)
    Performance
    (2038)
    Story
    (2062)

    In 1989 Ken Follett astonished the literary world with The Pillars of the Earth, set in 12th-century England. Readers and listeners ever since have hoped for a sequel. At last, here it is. Although the two novels may be listened to in any order, World Without End also takes place in Kingsbridge, two centuries after the townspeople finished building their exquisite Gothic cathedral. The cathedral is again at the center of a web of love and hate, greed and pride, ambition and revenge.

    Laura says: "Repetitive, but still enjoyable"
    "Worth the listen, but a little disappointing."
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    I had listened to Pillars of the Earth before this book and really enjoyed it so I went on to this one. I loved the narrator, he is fantastic! And, although the story is well written, it was missing the one big thing that spoke to me so much in Pillars: faith. One of the Pillars' main characters (Pryor Philip) was so incredibly faithful in God. He was truly a man living his life for the Lord, and I thought it was beautiful. I wanted more of that here, but was a little disapointed.

    I like the characters, the intertwining stories, and the overall feeling. The narrator is what kept me listening, I think more than anything. He is so great, I could have listened to him read pretty much anything. I was disappointed in the way that this book had so many similar stories as Pillars. Not the same plot, so much, but very similar characters and circumstances. It wasn't exactly predictable, but very familiar.

    I've read many series, and I love a great one. I love it when the story continues, and a lot of time they get better and better. I think, and I feel bad saying this, I think that I would have stopped at Pillars.

    It is worth the listen, just not my favorite book.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Heaven's Net Is Wide: A Prequel to Tales of the Otori

    • UNABRIDGED (17 hrs and 49 mins)
    • By Lian Hearn
    • Narrated By J. Paul Boehmer, Julia Fletcher
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (748)
    Performance
    (197)
    Story
    (196)

    Set before Tales of the Otori begins, Heaven's Net recounts the life of Lord Otori Shigeru, the series' spiritual warrior-godfather and the adoptive father of the Tales' Takeo. We learn about Shigeru's training; his relationship with the Tribe of mysteriously powerful assassins; his fateful meeting with Lady Maruyama, who would become his secret lover; the battle of Yaegahara, where his father is killed; and other turning points that shaped the Tales.

    Kristoff says: "Much better than I expected!"
    "Sad to be done with this series."
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    I actually had to give myself some time to grieve when I was done with this series. Normally, I start a new book the same day I finish one, but occassionally I have to let myself say goodbye to characters. I had to do that after finishing this book. I had listened to all five books, and had fallen in love with the beautiful, strong, and humble characters. I fell in love with the land, the traditions, and the passionate patriotism the people held for their countries. It was hard to say goodbye, I didn't want it to end.

    The story is written so incredibly well. It takes you back hundreds of years and makes you appreciate another time and the struggles they went through, the hardships they had to endure. As I read, I could imagine the country and the people, even though I don't know a lot about historical Asian culture; Hearn painted the picture in my mind.

    Another part of this book that I loved was the faith that the characters held. They may have held different beliefs, but they held them very strongly. I am a Christian with much faith. And even though some of the people in this book believed differently than me (in The Enlightened One), it helped to increase my faith just by seeing the absolute, unmoving stand they took towards their belief. It was beautiful.

    Then there was The Hidden. They touched my heart so much. What a struggle they endured! And all for God! It was incredible. God told us we would be persecuted for our faith in Him, and these people were a great example for me and how I would hope to stand firm in my faith during persecution.

    All in all, one of the greatest series I've read. I could not have asked for more. I chose "Across the Nightingale Floor" on a whim, and I'm so glad I did! This series truly blessed me. I encourage anyone and everyone to read these books!

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Harsh Cry of the Heron: The Last Tale of the Otori

    • UNABRIDGED (19 hrs and 55 mins)
    • By Lian Hearn
    • Narrated By Julia Fletcher, Henri Lubatti
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (1103)
    Performance
    (292)
    Story
    (296)

    16 years of peace and prosperity have passed since Lord Otori Takeo united the Three Countries. Takeo and his beloved consort, Kaede, have three daughters and a happy family life. Their success has attracted the attention of the distant Emperor and his general, the warlord Saga Hideki, who covet the wealth of the Countries. Meanwhile, the violent acts and betrayals of the past will not lie buried, and other secrets will not stay hidden. Everything that Takeo and Kaede have achieved is threatened.

    Bruce says: "Fourth Book falls short"
    "Another great part to a wonderful story."
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    I gave the performance 3 stars because I was highly disapointed that the narrators had changed from the first 3 books. I loved the original narrators, but I grew to appreciate the new ones as well. Although disapointment was my first thought, I was soon just as engrossed with this part of the story as I had been with the others. The plot is magnificent, and the characters continued to impress me, if not because of their honor and truth, because of their wicked and hateful ways. All characters in the series are dynamic and fantastic. I enjoyed this entire series very much. I'm looking forward to the prequel now! Although I'm not finished with the series, I can confidently recommend it. Superb.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • The Hunger Games

    • UNABRIDGED (11 hrs and 14 mins)
    • By Suzanne Collins
    • Narrated By Carolyn McCormick
    Overall
    (28083)
    Performance
    (19748)
    Story
    (20042)

    Could you survive on your own, in the wild, with everyone out to make sure you don't live to see the morning? In the ruins of a place once known as North America lies the nation of Panem, a shining Capitol surrounded by 12 outlying districts. The Capitol is harsh and cruel and keeps the districts in line by forcing them all to send one boy and one girl between the ages of 12 and 18 to participate in the annual Hunger Games, a fight to the death on live TV.

    Teddy says: "The Book Deserves The Hype"
    "Excellent!"
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    One of the best stories I've ever read/heard. The plot is incredible, the literature devine, and the performance unsurpassed. I enjoyed this so thoroughly that I never wanted it to end. I had to give myself some time to grieve over the end of the story and to say goodbye to characters I came to love.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Water for Elephants

    • UNABRIDGED (11 hrs and 26 mins)
    • By Sara Gruen
    • Narrated By David LeDoux, John Randolph Jones
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (11428)
    Performance
    (3971)
    Story
    (4014)

    Why we think it’s a great listen: Some books are meant to be read; others are meant to be heard – Water for Elephants falls into the second group, and is one of the best examples we have of how a powerful performance enhances a great story. Nonagenarian Jacob Jankowski reflects back on his wild and wondrous days with a circus. It's the Depression Era and Jacob, finding himself parentless and penniless, joins the Benzini Brothers Most Spectacular Show on Earth.

    Teddy says: "This is what Audiobook should be..."
    "Loved the story and narrators, music was not great"
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    This was a great story, but the music that occassionally played behind the narrators' voices was horrible! To me, it didn't go with the story at all and was more of a distraction. Overall, though, I can get over the music, because the book was pretty great.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Heal Your Body by Using the Power of Your Mind

    • ORIGINAL (59 mins)
    • By Glenn Harrold
    • Narrated By Glenn Harrold
    Overall
    (87)
    Performance
    (29)
    Story
    (27)

    This high quality hypnosis program combines powerful hypnotherapy techniques with state of the art digital recording technology. It features a pleasant voice guiding the listener into a completely relaxed state of mind and body; 60 B.P.M digital sound effects; and powerful subliminal suggestions, all compounding the overall effect. Designed to help the listener overcome any disease, illness, or discomfort, Heal Your Body includes a powerful healing Chakra balancing visualisation.

    Kathryn says: "A Little Hollywood for me, but good nonetheless"
    "Broaden your mind and believe in your ability"
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    I really like Glenn's hypnosis products. I like this one a lot because it really does help your mind's well being when dealing with a disease or illness. I do believe that some have the capacity to heal themselves, even though I have yet to be healed, that's up to God. But, I do like this anyway because it brings me to a place in my mind that I would otherwise not go.

    4 of 4 people found this review helpful
  • Heal Yourself with Medical Hypnosis

    • ORIGINAL (2 hrs and 23 mins)
    • By Andrew Weil, Steven Gurgevich
    • Narrated By Andrew Weil, Steven Gurgevich
    Overall
    (67)
    Performance
    (8)
    Story
    (9)

    Major medical journals are finally beginning to recognize hypnosis as a legitimate clinical tool, citing proof positive that it can help ease chronic pain, lessen the side effects of chemotherapy, counteract anxiety and sleep disorders, and more. On Heal Yourself with Medical Hypnosis, Dr. Andrew Weil joins Dr. Steven Gurgevich, a leading expert in mind-body medicine, to offer listeners a session on how to use this amazing tool for personal healing.

    Ronald says: "Powerful stuff"
    "Too much history, no hypnosis"
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    I didn't listen to the whole thing, so maybe I'm wrong. But, after they talked about hypnosis for over an hour I shut it down. I didn't want to learn about it, I wanted to do it. I guess if you want to learn about the significance of hypnosis, this is the book.

    0 of 2 people found this review helpful
  • The Poisonwood Bible

    • UNABRIDGED (15 hrs and 33 mins)
    • By Barbara Kingsolver
    • Narrated By Dean Robertson
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (1945)
    Performance
    (860)
    Story
    (867)

    The Poisonwood Bible is a story told by the wife and four daughters of Nathan Price, a fierce evangelical Baptist who takes his family and mission to the Belgian Congo in 1959. They carry with them all they believe they will need from home, but soon find that all of it - from garden seeds to Scripture - is calamitously transformed on African soil.

    Lynda Rains Bonchack says: "A long time coming..........."
    "Amazing writing! Fantastic story, full of goodness"
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    This book stopped me in my tracks a few times. I would often have to pause the audio and listen again. The writing is so incredibly well done, and the story was beautiful too. I am a faithful Christian and this book opened my eyes to so much in the way of God and how each of us feels something different. I loved the way each character had such a different voice. I LOVED the narrator, she was fantastic and I got addicted to her voice. I was entranced by the book, it was wonderful.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful

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