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ariyaratne

thalangama north, Sri Lanka | Member Since 2012

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  • Inhuman Bondage: The Rise and Fall of Slavery in the New World | [David Brion Davis]
    Inhuman Bondage: The Rise and Fall of Slavery in the New World
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    Inhuman Bondage: The Rise and Fall of Slavery in the New World

    • UNABRIDGED (16 hrs and 43 mins)
    • By David Brion Davis
    • Narrated By Raymond Todd
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (82)
    Performance
    (19)
    Story
    (19)

    In Inhuman Bondage, David Brion Davis sums up a lifetime of insight. He looks at slavery in the American South; the rise of the Cotton Kingdom; the daily life of slaves; the destructive internal long-distance slave trade; the sexual exploitation of slaves; the emergence of an African-American culture; and much more. A definitive history by a writer deeply immersed in the subject, Inhuman Bondage links together the profits of slavery, the pain of the enslaved, and the legacy of racism.

    Patrick Case says: "Very Useful Contribution"
    "Looking objectively at a dark prieod of history"
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    Would you listen to Inhuman Bondage again? Why?

    I would like to listen to some parts again to refresh my memory in certain events.


    What did you like best about this story?

    It gives an overall picture of slavery in history. It is a thought provoking story. Humans can be very inhuman towards other living beings including humans. Even today slavery exists in less cruel forms, especially in the form of various exploitative situations.


    Which scene was your favorite?

    Civil war description.


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

    Inhuman treatment to slaves by way of physical punishments are very sad.


    Any additional comments?

    This is a good source of information for any person who is interested in history.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • In the Plex: How Google Thinks, Works, and Shapes Our Lives | [Steven Levy]
    In the Plex: How Google Thinks, Works, and Shapes Our Lives
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    In the Plex: How Google Thinks, Works, and Shapes Our Lives

    • UNABRIDGED (19 hrs and 52 mins)
    • By Steven Levy
    • Narrated By L. J. Ganser
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (2059)
    Performance
    (1346)
    Story
    (1350)

    Few companies in history have ever been as successful and as admired as Google, the company that has transformed the Internet and become an indispensable part of our lives. How has Google done it? Veteran technology reporter Steven Levy was granted unprecedented access to the company, and in this revelatory book he takes listeners inside Google headquarters - the Googleplex - to explain how Google works.

    Lynn says: "A Rip Snorting Story"
    "A Living Legend"
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    Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

    This is an amazing story of how Google initiated and expanded it's work


    What did you like best about this story?

    This gives the power of thinking big.


    What does L. J. Ganser bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

    He is narrating the book with emotions.


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

    I was amazed by the vision behind key players of Google.


    Any additional comments?

    If you are interested in Internet and Information technology this book gives a nice insight about search mechanisms.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • The Wealthy Barber: Everyone’s Commonsense Guide to Becoming Financially Independent | [David Chilton]
    The Wealthy Barber: Everyone’s Commonsense Guide to Becoming Financially Independent
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    The Wealthy Barber: Everyone’s Commonsense Guide to Becoming Financially Independent

    • UNABRIDGED (6 hrs and 53 mins)
    • By David Chilton
    • Narrated By L. J. Ganser
    Overall
    (35)
    Performance
    (28)
    Story
    (28)

    A frequent guest on national TV and radio shows, David Chilton is widely praised for his ability to combine humor and common sense to show people the simplicity of sound financial planning. This updated edition of one of the biggest-selling financial-planning books will help you straighten out the complex twists and turns of personal finance on the road to monetary independence. Chilton shows you how to get rich slowly and steadily - even if your salary is average!

    Martin says: "A good listen with useful advice"
    "Finacial wisdom"
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    Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

    If you need to get some insight into financial matters in day to day life, read this book.


    What does L. J. Ganser bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

    witty style of the author


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

    This generate amusement while listening to the book


    Any additional comments?

    I would like to recommend this book to anybody who want to become financially stable but clueless about basic financial facts.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Sex at Dawn: How We Mate, Why We Stray, and What It Means for Modern Relationships | [Christopher Ryan, Cacilda Jetha]
    Sex at Dawn: How We Mate, Why We Stray, and What It Means for Modern Relationships
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    Sex at Dawn: How We Mate, Why We Stray, and What It Means for Modern Relationships

    • UNABRIDGED (10 hrs and 57 mins)
    • By Christopher Ryan, Cacilda Jetha
    • Narrated By Allyson Johnson, Jonathan Davis, Christopher Ryan
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (1194)
    Performance
    (730)
    Story
    (726)

    Since Darwin's day, we've been told that sexual monogamy comes naturally to our species. Mainstream science - as well as religious and cultural institutions - has maintained that men and women evolved in families in which a man's possessions and protection were exchanged for a woman's fertility and fidelity. But this narrative is collapsing....

    Mark says: "too much focus on academic in-fighting"
    "A Nice Evolusionary Explanation about Sexuallity"
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    What did you love best about Sex at Dawn?

    This evolutionary theory explain lots of issues related to modern day sexuality.


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

    narrator's performance is outstanding.


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

    definitely yes, but practically you can't do it one go as the book is very comprehensive and runs for several hours.


    0 of 2 people found this review helpful

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