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Jackie

WARSAW, IN, United States | Member Since 2006

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Vanished

UNABRIDGED
- by Joseph Finder
- Narrated by Holter Graham
Vanished

UNABRIDGED (10 hrs and 42 mins)

By Joseph Finder

Narrated By Holter Graham

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Overall
(754)
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(258)
Story
(256)

Nick Heller is tough, smart, and stubborn. And in his line of work, it's essential. Trained in the Special Forces, Nick is a high-powered intelligence investigator - exposing secrets that powerful people would rather keep hidden. He's a guy you don't want to mess with. He's also the man you call when you need a problem fixed. Desperate, with nowhere else to run, Nick's nephew, Gabe makes that call one night.
Earl says: "Excellent weaving and unexpected"
"Annoying Narrator"

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I was half way through the book and I thought I would check out the reviews by other listeners. I could not agree more with the other reviewers on the annoying voice of the narrator. I thought it was just me losing my patience, but apparently others thought so too!

6 of 7 people found this review helpful
Obsessed: America's Food Addiction - and My Own

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- by Mika Brzezinski
- Narrated by Mika Brzezinski
Obsessed: America's Food Addiction - and My Own

UNABRIDGED (6 hrs and 18 mins)

By Mika Brzezinski

Narrated By Mika Brzezinski

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(4)
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(4)
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(4)

Mika Brzezinski is at war against obesity. She believes the fearsome subjects of food, diet, and body image are "radioactive" in America, and getting worse. On Morning Joe, she is often so adamant about improving America’s eating habits that some people have dubbed her "the food Nazi". What they don’t know is that Mika wages a personal fight against food every day, and in Obsessed, she describes her history of food obsession, distorted body image, and her struggle to be thin. She believes it is time we stop blaming and shaming ourselves and look at the real culprits - the food we eat and our addiction to it.
Jackie says: "Disappointing"
"Disappointing"

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I am a fan of Morning Joe and was looking forward to this book. I have a strong interest in the obesity epidemic. This was a "fluff" book on the topic. I would recommend the book "Fat Chance" if you are interested in a science based look at obesity.

2 of 2 people found this review helpful
The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle

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- by Arthur Conan Doyle
- Narrated by Alan Cumming
The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle

UNABRIDGED (47 mins)

By Arthur Conan Doyle

Narrated By Alan Cumming

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(4171)
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(3599)
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(3610)

The season of gift-giving is here, and this year we've got something special for our members: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s Yuletide whodunit "The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle". In this holiday-themed short story, Sherlock Holmes and his trusty sidekick, Dr. Watson, follow the trail of a lost hat and a Christmas goose through the streets of London and into a rapidly expanding mystery.
Steven says: "A Classic Holiday Story"
"What a Nice Surprise!"

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Thank you Audible for this free book. It was so fun to check my e-mail and find your gift. Listening to books is such a special treat. Happy Holidays!

13 of 16 people found this review helpful
Destiny of the Republic: A Tale of Madness, Medicine and the Murder of a President

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- by Candice Millard
- Narrated by Paul Michael
Destiny of the Republic: A Tale of Madness, Medicine and the Murder of a President

UNABRIDGED (9 hrs and 47 mins)

By Candice Millard

Narrated By Paul Michael

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(1411)
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(1217)
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(1210)

James A. Garfield may have been the most extraordinary man ever elected president. Born into abject poverty, he rose to become a wunderkind scholar, a Civil War hero, and a renowned and admired reformist congressman. Nominated for president against his will, he engaged in a fierce battle with the corrupt political establishment. But four months after his inauguration, a deranged office seeker tracked Garfield down and shot him in the back. But the shot didn’t kill Garfield. The drama of what happened subsequently is a powerful story of a nation in turmoil.
Melinda says: "Marvelous, Magnificent, Millard"
"Candace Millard Makes History Fun!"

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Would you listen to Destiny of the Republic again? Why?

I would definitely listen to this book again. So interesting. Couldn't put my iPod down!

What did you like best about this story?

I liked the fact, that not only did I learn about James Garfield, but also about other people during that era, such as Alexander Graham Bell.

Any additional comments?

This book is not just for history lovers, but everyone.

1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Freedom: A Novel

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- by Jonathan Franzen
- Narrated by David LeDoux
Freedom: A Novel

UNABRIDGED (24 hrs and 14 mins)

By Jonathan Franzen

Narrated By David LeDoux

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Overall
(3098)
Performance
(846)
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(844)

Patty and Walter Berglund were the new pioneers of old St. Paul - the gentrifiers, the hands-on parents, the Whole Foods generation. Patty was the ideal sort of neighbor, who could tell you where to recycle your batteries and how to get the local cops to do their job. She was an enviably perfect mother and the wife of Walter's dreams. Together with Walter - environmental lawyer, commuter cyclist, total family man - she was doing her small part to build a better world.
Lawrence says: "Believe the Hype"
"Couldn't stop listening"

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The narrator, David LeDoux, does a superb job reading this story. Anyone who listened to The Corrections will find this novel even better.

15 of 23 people found this review helpful
61 Hours: A Reacher Novel

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- by Lee Child
- Narrated by Dick Hill
61 Hours: A Reacher Novel

UNABRIDGED (13 hrs and 43 mins)

By Lee Child

Narrated By Dick Hill

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(1804)
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(582)
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(579)

A tour bus crashes in a savage snowstorm and lands Jack Reacher in the middle of a deadly confrontation. In nearby Bolton, South Dakota, one brave woman is standing up for justice in a small town threatened by sinister forces. If she's going to live long enough to testify, she'll need help. Because a killer is coming to Bolton, a coldly proficient assassin who never misses.
Robin says: "Very Disappointing"
"Worth the Listening Time!"

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I alway enjoy Lee Child novels and this one was no exception. Worth the credit!

1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Game Change: Obama and the Clintons, McCain and Palin, and the Race of a Lifetime

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- by John Heilemann , Mark Halperin
- Narrated by Dennis Boutsikaris
Game Change: Obama and the Clintons, McCain and Palin, and the Race of a Lifetime

UNABRIDGED (14 hrs and 49 mins)

By John Heilemann, Mark Halperin

Narrated By Dennis Boutsikaris

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Overall
(1677)
Performance
(555)
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(554)

Based on hundreds of interviews with the people who lived the story, Game Change is a reportorial tour de force that reads like a fast-paced novel. Character driven and dialogue rich, replete with extravagantly detailed scenes, this is the occasion-ally shocking, often hilarious, ultimately definitive account of the campaign of a lifetime.
Joe says: "Best Audiobook of 2010!"
"Fascinating"

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This inside account of what went on during the 2008 presidential election was quite an eye opener. There were many things I already knew, but just as much new information that I was unaware of.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Free Food for Millionaires: A Novel

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- by Min Jin Lee
- Narrated by Shelly Frasier
Free Food for Millionaires: A Novel

UNABRIDGED (19 hrs and 56 mins)

By Min Jin Lee

Narrated By Shelly Frasier

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(128)
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(16)
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(17)

Casey Han's four years at Princeton gave her many things, "But no job and a number of bad habits." After graduation, she discovers the reality of having expensive habits without the means to sustain them. As she attempts to navigate Manhattan, we explore her life and New York City's milieu of haves and have-nots.
Michael Jablow says: "free food for thought - beautifully satisfying"
"Very Disappointing"

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I was confused by what exactly was the author trying to convey to the listeners. Korean women? Wall Street? Cheating partners? Fashion Industry? I listened to this book and walked away wondering what had I just listened to?

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Dark Places: A Novel

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- by Gillian Flynn
- Narrated by Rebecca Lowman , Cassandra Campbell , Mark Deakins , Robertson Dean
Dark Places: A Novel

UNABRIDGED (13 hrs and 43 mins)

By Gillian Flynn

Narrated By Rebecca Lowman, Cassandra Campbell, Mark Deakins, and others

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(1859)
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(1318)
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(1320)

Libby Day was seven when her mother and two sisters were murdered in "The Satan Sacrifice of Kinnakee, Kansas". As her family lay dying, little Libby fled their tiny farmhouse into the freezing January snow. She lost some fingers and toes, but she survived, and famously testified that her 15-year-old brother, Ben, was the killer. Twenty-five years later, Ben sits in prison, and troubled Libby lives off the dregs of a trust created by well-wishers who've long forgotten her.
Glenda Jeffers says: "Riveting but brutal"
"A bit gruesome"

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The plot had me hooked early on, but I actually "fast forward" through some of the scenes due to violence and some of the unnecessary sexual content.

0 of 2 people found this review helpful
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo: The Millennium Trilogy, Book 1

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- by Stieg Larsson
- Narrated by Simon Vance
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo: The Millennium Trilogy, Book 1

UNABRIDGED (16 hrs and 19 mins)

By Stieg Larsson

Narrated By Simon Vance

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(20830)
Performance
(7565)
Story
(7607)

Why we think it’s a great listen: How do you one-up a book that’s already a global literary phenomenon? Hire Simon Vance to (flawlessly) interpret the loves, lives, and murders of Sweden’s cold and secret-filled world. A spellbinding amalgam of murder mystery, family saga, love story, and financial intrigue. It's about the disappearance 40 years ago of Harriet Vanger, a young scion of one of the wealthiest families in Sweden.
Pamela Murphy says: "COULD NOT PUT IT DOWN"
"Different, but worth the listen"

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I downloaded this book because I wanted to see what all the "hullabaloo" was about. At first I found it very disjointed and the violence against women was disturbing, but in spite of this, I would still recommend it.

2 of 2 people found this review helpful