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kimberly

emeryville, CA, United States | Member Since 2011

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17 reviews
17 ratings
134 titles in library
10 purchased in 2013

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Arc of Justice: A Saga of Race, Civil Rights, and Murder in the Jazz Age

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- by Kevin Boyle
- Narrated by Lizan Mitchell
Arc of Justice: A Saga of Race, Civil Rights, and Murder in the Jazz Age

UNABRIDGED (17 hrs and 33 mins)

By Kevin Boyle

Narrated By Lizan Mitchell

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Overall
(75)
Performance
(27)
Story
(26)

The grandson of a slave, Dr. Ossian Sweet moved his family to an all-white Detroit neighborhood in 1925. When his neighbors attempted to drive him out, Sweet defended himself, resulting in the death of a white man and a murder trial for Sweet. There followed one of the most important (and shockingly unknown) cases in Civil Rights history. Also caught up in the intense courtroom drama were legal giant Clarence Darrow and the newly formed National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP).
Anthony says: "Defending Your Life"
"Interesting"

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I enjoyed this book and it kept my interest for the most part. There were some parts where I just zoned out. It was a lot of historical information and though pertinent to the overall story, it just got boring at times. But overall, I enjoyed. These are the lessons on life, race and injustice you aren't taught in school. It is honest and important.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The Wedding Dress

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- by Rachel Hauck
- Narrated by Eleni Pappageorge
The Wedding Dress

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By Rachel Hauck

Narrated By Eleni Pappageorge

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Overall
(44)
Performance
(34)
Story
(36)

Charlotte owns a Birmingham bridal boutique. But with her own wedding day approaching, why can’t she find the perfect dress - or feel certain she should marry Tim? Then Charlotte purchases a vintage dress in a battered trunk at an estate sale. It looks brand-new, shimmering with pearls and satin, hand stitched and timeless in its design. But where did it come from? Who wore it? Charlotte’s search for the gown’s history begins as a distraction from her sputtering love life. But it takes on a life of its own as she comes to know the women who have worn the dress.
Beth says: "I didn't want it to end!"
"Fantastic Tale!"

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I love this book and did not want it to end. It was wonderfully written and so entertaining.

0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Factory Girls: From Village to City in a Changing China

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- by Leslie T. Chang
- Narrated by Susan Ericksen
Factory Girls: From Village to City in a Changing China

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By Leslie T. Chang

Narrated By Susan Ericksen

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Overall
(218)
Performance
(97)
Story
(92)

A book of global significance that provides new insight into China, Factory Girls demonstrates how the mass movement from rural villages to cities is remaking individual lives and transforming Chinese society, much as immigration to America's shores remade our own country a century ago.
Roy says: "Cumulative Effect"
"boring"

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I found this to be dull and boring. I wanted it to draw me in, make me care about the characters. It fell way short!

0 of 1 people found this review helpful
The Worst Hard Time: The Untold Story of Those Who Survived the Great American Dust Bowl

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- by Timothy Egan
- Narrated by Patrick Lawlor
The Worst Hard Time: The Untold Story of Those Who Survived the Great American Dust Bowl

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By Timothy Egan

Narrated By Patrick Lawlor

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(862)
Performance
(346)
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(349)

The dust storms that terrorized America's High Plains in the darkest years of the Depression were like nothing ever seen before or since, and the stories of the people that held on have never been fully told. Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times journalist and author Timothy Egan follows a half-dozen families and their communities through the rise and fall of the region.
Laurie says: "more than grapes of wrath"
"Couldn't get through it."

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This audiobook is slow and I couldn't get into it. Never finished it. I tried to, but I just couldn't do it.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
One Thousand White Women

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- by Jim Fergus , J. Will Dodd (introduction)
- Narrated by Laura Hicks , Erik Steele
One Thousand White Women

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By Jim Fergus, J. Will Dodd (introduction)

Narrated By Laura Hicks, Erik Steele

Overall
(524)
Performance
(277)
Story
(280)

One Thousand White Women is the story of May Dodd and a colorful assembly of pioneer women who travel to the Western prairies in 1875 to intermarry among the Cheyenne Indians.
Cynthia says: "Good story, well read, you know how it ends"
"Unsure at first, but amazing story."

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Really well done. I loved this story. It was a little slow at times, but it draws you in and makes you want more. This is one of those books you're sad to hear end.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Kabul Beauty School: An American Woman Goes behind the Veil

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- by Deborah Rodriguez , Kristin Ohlson
- Narrated by Bernadette Dunne
Kabul Beauty School: An American Woman Goes behind the Veil

UNABRIDGED (8 hrs and 58 mins)

By Deborah Rodriguez, Kristin Ohlson

Narrated By Bernadette Dunne

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Overall
(355)
Performance
(93)
Story
(93)

Most Westerners working in Afghanistan spend their time tucked inside a military compound or embassy. Not Deborah Rodriguez. Here, she tells the story of the beauty school she founded in the middle of Kabul and of the vibrant women who were her students. When Rodriguez opened the Kabul Beauty School, she not only empowered her students with a new sense of autonomy but also made some of the closest friends of her life.
Becky says: "Thumbs down"
"enjoyable"

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Easy to listen to and follow. Great insight into Kabul and life there, the needs of women and their strength.

1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Every Day a Friday: How to Be Happier 7 Days a Week

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- by Joel Osteen
- Narrated by Joel Osteen
Every Day a Friday: How to Be Happier 7 Days a Week

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By Joel Osteen

Narrated By Joel Osteen

Overall
(497)
Performance
(429)
Story
(431)

Pastor Joel Osteen writes how we can generate Friday's level of contentment and joy every day of the week. Known as a man who maintains a constant positive outlook in spite of circumstances, Osteen has described this message as a core theme of his ministry. Combining his personal experiences with scriptural insights and principles for true happiness, he shows listeners how every day can hold the same promise and opportunities for pure joy that they experience at five o'clock on Friday.
Hai says: "Life Changer"
"Love Joel Osteen!"

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He never disappoints and this is no exception. It is an uplifting book and a way to push yourself forward even during the rough days.

8 of 8 people found this review helpful
On Gold Mountain: The One-Hundred-Year Odyssey of My Chinese-American Family

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- by Lisa See
- Narrated by Kate Reading
On Gold Mountain: The One-Hundred-Year Odyssey of My Chinese-American Family

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By Lisa See

Narrated By Kate Reading

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Overall
(55)
Performance
(41)
Story
(38)

Out of the stories heard in her childhood in Los Angeles's Chinatown and years of research, See has constructed this sweeping chronicle of her Chinese-American family, a work that takes in stories of racism and romance, entrepreneurial genius and domestic heartache, secret marriages and sibling rivalries, in a powerful history of two cultures meeting in a new world.
William says: "Too much like a documentary history book"
"Good book. Solid Story."

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While at times slow, this story was interesting and tells the true story of a family who lived during such an interesting time. I enjoyed it and would recommend it.

1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Ten Letters: The Stories Americans Tell Their President

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- by Eli Saslow
- Narrated by Robertson Dean
Ten Letters: The Stories Americans Tell Their President

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By Eli Saslow

Narrated By Robertson Dean

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(20)
Performance
(15)
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(17)

Every day, President Obama reads ten representative letters among the thousands he receives from citizens across the land. The letters come from people of all ages, walks of life, and political points of view. Some are heartbreaking, some angry, some hopeful. Indeed, Obama reads as many letters addressed “Dear Jackass” as “Dear Mr. President.” Eli Saslow, a young and rising star at the Washington Post, became fascinated by the power of these letters and set out to find the stories behind them. Ten Letters is an inspiring and important book about ordinary people....
kimberly says: "fantastic subject."
"fantastic subject."

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Great book! This really gets at the heart of what Americans struggle with and allowed me to see President Obama in a different light. I appreciate that he takes the time to read these letters and seems like he takes them to heart. I liked hearing the wide range of people's thoughts and opinions about the country and it's future. This is a wonderful book and one everyone should read.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Stories I Only Tell My Friends: An Autobiography

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- by Rob Lowe
- Narrated by Rob Lowe
Stories I Only Tell My Friends: An Autobiography

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By Rob Lowe

Narrated By Rob Lowe

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(2406)
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(1759)
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(1752)

A teen idol at 15, an international icon and founder of the Brat Pack at 20, and one of Hollywood's top stars to this day, Rob Lowe chronicles his experiences. Never mean-spirited or salacious, Lowe delivers unexpected glimpses into his successes, disappointments, relationships, and one-of-a-kind encounters with people who shaped our world over the last 25 years. These stories are as entertaining as they are unforgettable.
N. Belle says: "Great Book and Great Story"
"loved it! loved it! loved it!"

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I would not consider myself a Rob Lowe fan. I know who he is, but that's about it. This book was great. It was funny and warm and extremely well written. I enjoyed it from beginning to end and was sad when it was over.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Rules of Civility: A Novel

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- by Amor Towles
- Narrated by Rebecca Lowman
Rules of Civility: A Novel

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By Amor Towles

Narrated By Rebecca Lowman

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(1395)
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(1093)
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(1075)

Set in New York City in 1938, Rules of Civility tells the story of a watershed year in the life of an uncompromising 25-year-old named Katey Kontent. Armed with little more than a formidable intellect, a bracing wit, and her own brand of cool nerve, Katey embarks on a journey from a Wall Street secretarial pool through the upper echelons of New York society in search of a brighter future.
Emily - Audible says: "Like a Country Pastoral for City Rats"
"Held my interest. Good story."

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This was a decent audiobook. It was a great way to pass the time during a long commute. It held my interest and gave me a look into what life was like in the 30s. It was well written and well read.

1 of 1 people found this review helpful