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Port Perry, ON, Canada | Member Since 2011

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Cutting for Stone: A Novel

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- by Abraham Verghese
- Narrated by Sunil Malhotra
Cutting for Stone: A Novel

UNABRIDGED (23 hrs and 58 mins)

By Abraham Verghese

Narrated By Sunil Malhotra

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Overall
(4075)
Performance
(1520)
Story
(1525)

Marion and Shiva Stone are twin brothers born of a secret union between a beautiful Indian nun and a brash British surgeon at a mission hospital in Addis Ababa. Orphaned by their mother's death in childbirth and their father's disappearance, bound together by a preternatural connection and a shared fascination with medicine, the twins come of age as Ethiopia hovers on the brink of revolution. Yet it will be love, not politics - their passion for the same woman - that will tear them apart.
Robert says: "An Epic Medical Novel"
"...this read takes you to a different world"

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Would you consider the audio edition of Cutting for Stone to be better than the print version?

never read the print version

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

This book was hard to put down.

Any additional comments?

Love books that show a different view of the world. The challenges and culture of north Africa - their perspective when coming to America.Not to take away from the story. A little querky - kept you on your toes.

1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Swan Song

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- by Robert McCammon
- Narrated by Tom Stechschulte
Swan Song

UNABRIDGED (34 hrs and 22 mins)

By Robert McCammon

Narrated By Tom Stechschulte

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(2174)
Performance
(1866)
Story
(1893)

Facing down an unprecedented malevolent enemy, the government responds with a nuclear attack. America as it was is gone forever, and now every citizen - from the President of the United States to the homeless on the streets of New York City - will fight for survival. In a wasteland born of rage and fear, populated by monstrous creatures and marauding armies, earth's last survivors have been drawn into the final battle between good and evil, that will decide the fate of humanity.
Amanda says: "Simply an Amazing Story"
"Great read"

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When I saw the size of the download - I found myself wondering how the author would manage to keep my interest to the end. I listen rather than read books for a reason.

The many twists and turns in this end of the world novel will keep you listening. The storyline reminded me of Stephan King's the Stand but with enough to keep it unique and definitely much more graphic and violent.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Magic Study

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- by Maria V. Snyder
- Narrated by Gabra Zackman
Magic Study

UNABRIDGED (11 hrs and 35 mins)

By Maria V. Snyder

Narrated By Gabra Zackman

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Overall
(1311)
Performance
(406)
Story
(412)

With her greatest enemy dead, and on her way to be reunited with the family she'd been stolen from long ago, Yelena should be pleased. But though she has gained her freedom, she can't help feeling isolated in Sitia. Her Ixian background has changed her in many ways, and her newfound friends and relatives don't think it's for the better....
Kestrel says: "As good as Poison Study, perhaps better"
"Great Fantasy"

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Second book in series not quite a good as the first, but still a great way to lose yourself for a few hours.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Katherine: A Novel

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- by Anya Seton
- Narrated by Wanda McCaddon
Katherine: A Novel

UNABRIDGED (23 hrs and 43 mins)

By Anya Seton

Narrated By Wanda McCaddon

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Overall
(219)
Performance
(166)
Story
(164)

Set in the vibrant 14th century of Chaucer and the Black Death, the classic romance Katherine features knights fighting in battle, serfs struggling in poverty, and the magnificent Plantagenets - Edward III, the Black Prince, and Richard II - who ruled despotically over a court rotten with intrigue. Within this era of danger and romance, John of Gaunt, the king's son, falls passionately in love with the already married Katherine.
Patricia says: "Wonderful the 2nd time around, forty years later!"
"A historic love story"

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Great reader. The book kept my attention. However, thought I purchased a historical novel and romance not exactly my thing.

Great read for those who do want a romance.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The Wisdom and Teachings of Stephen R. Covey

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- by Stephen R. Covey , Sean Covey (introduction and notes)
- Narrated by Jesse Boggs
The Wisdom and Teachings of Stephen R. Covey

UNABRIDGED (2 hrs and 11 mins)

By Stephen R. Covey, Sean Covey (introduction and notes)

Narrated By Jesse Boggs

Overall
(4)
Performance
(4)
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(4)

After Dr. Covey passed away on July 16, 2012, there was an outpouring of emotion for the loss of one of the world's great thinkers on success and leadership. His insightful, straightforward advice has given guidance to millions of people from all walks of life, demonstrating how each of us can control our own destiny. Among his many best-selling books are The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, The 8th Habit, Principle-Centered Leadership, and First Things First, all of which left a legacy unmatched in its motivational thrust.
Martin Goldberg says: "Disappointing"
"A Great Book!"

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Wasn't sure what to expect, as I had read Covey in the past and thought that it might be a little dry for an audio book. It was the exact opposite. A well put together summary and quotes of his best work and resonates with his "Eighth Habit" teachings.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The Winter Sea

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- by Susanna Kearsley
- Narrated by Rosalyn Landor
The Winter Sea

UNABRIDGED (15 hrs and 54 mins)

By Susanna Kearsley

Narrated By Rosalyn Landor

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(1828)
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(1477)
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(1474)

History has all but forgotten.... In the spring of 1708, an invading Jacobite fleet of French and Scottish soldiers nearly succeeded in landing the exiled James Stewart in Scotland to reclaim his crown. Now, Carrie McClelland hopes to turn that story into her next best-selling novel. Settling herself in the shadow of Slains Castle, she creates a heroine named for one of her own ancestors and starts to write. But then she discovers her novel is more fact than fiction....
Pamela says: "Love it"
"A bodice ripper twist."

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Bought this book in error. The femme history romance doesnt appeal - listened to it anyway and found it okay.

Would appeal to someone who likes the genre.

1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Proof of Heaven: A Neurosurgeon's Near-Death Experience and Journey into the Afterlife

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- by Eben Alexander
- Narrated by Eben Alexander
Proof of Heaven: A Neurosurgeon's Near-Death Experience and Journey into the Afterlife

UNABRIDGED (5 hrs and 13 mins)

By Eben Alexander

Narrated By Eben Alexander

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Overall
(1016)
Performance
(879)
Story
(883)

On November 10, 2008, Dr. Eben Alexander was driven into coma by a disease so lethal that only 1 in 10,000,000 survive. Seven days later, he awakened with memories of a fantastic odyssey deep into another realm that were more real than this earthly one - memories that included meeting a deceased birth sister he had never known existed. Dr. Alexander deployed all his knowledge as a scientist to find out whether his mind could have played a trick on him. In its shutdown state, there was no way it could have.
Kelly says: "Compelling"
"Not my cup of Tea"

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Thought I would enjoy and kept trying to get into the book - but found the main character unrelatable.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
A Long, Long Sleep

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- by Anna Sheehan
- Narrated by Angela Dawe
A Long, Long Sleep

UNABRIDGED (9 hrs and 8 mins)

By Anna Sheehan

Narrated By Angela Dawe

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Overall
(50)
Performance
(46)
Story
(46)

Rosalinda Fitzroy has been asleep for 62 years when she is woken by a kiss. Locked away in the chemically induced slumber of a stasis tube in a forgotten subbasement, 16-year-old Rose slept straight through the Dark Times that killed millions and utterly changed the world she knew. Now her parents and her first love are long dead, and Rose - hailed upon her awakening as the long-lost heir to an interplanetary empire - is thrust alone into a future in which she is viewed as either a freak or a threat. Rose must face the ghosts of her past with open eyes....
DoanPhuong says: "Amazing Story"
"A lite listen"

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This is a teen book with an entertaining premise that is interesting enough for adults to enjoy.

1 of 1 people found this review helpful
How to Win Friends and Influence People in the Digital Age

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- by Dale Carnegie & Associates
- Narrated by Robert Petkoff
How to Win Friends and Influence People in the Digital Age

UNABRIDGED (7 hrs and 6 mins)

By Dale Carnegie & Associates

Narrated By Robert Petkoff

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Overall
(152)
Performance
(125)
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(120)

Celebrating the 75 anniversary of the original landmark bestseller How to Win Friends and Influence People, comes an up-to-the-minute adaptation of Carnegie’s timeless prescriptions for the digital age. Dale Carnegie’s principles have endured for nearly a century. Since its original publication in 1936, his timeless classic How to Win Friends and Influence People has gone on to sell 15 million copies. Now, introducing new listeners to Carnegie’s words of wisdom, comes How to Win Friends and Influence People in the Digital Age, a new guide for a new era.
chris says: "As titled, it brings the orig. to the digital age."
"Confirms the lasting impact of Dale Carnegie"

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Took the course and it had a big impact on how I view myself and others ever after.

Takes the 21 golden rules and gives updated examples. Can't believe that he originally wrote the book 100 years ago and how the material is still fresh and applicable.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry: A Novel

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- by Rachel Joyce
- Narrated by Jim Broadbent
The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry: A Novel

UNABRIDGED (9 hrs and 57 mins)

By Rachel Joyce

Narrated By Jim Broadbent

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(1760)
Performance
(1555)
Story
(1546)

Meet Harold Fry, recently retired. He lives in a small English village with his wife, Maureen, who seems irritated by almost everything he does, even down to how he butters his toast. Little differentiates one day from the next. Then one morning the mail arrives, and within the stack is a letter addressed to Harold from a woman he hasn't seen or heard from in 20 years. Queenie Hennessy is in hospice and is writing to say goodbye. Harold pens a quick reply and, leaving Maureen to her chores, heads to the corner mailbox. But then Harold has a chance encounter, one that convinces him that he absolutely must deliver his message to Queenie in person.
Darwin8u says: "To Be A Pilgrim!"
"A quirky, insightful read."

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I read the reviews and thought I'd give it a try. It was a pleasent book on second chances and not being afraid to follow your heart.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Lord, Change Me Now

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- by James MacDonald
- Narrated by Wayne Shepherd
Lord, Change Me Now

UNABRIDGED (7 hrs and 43 mins)

By James MacDonald

Narrated By Wayne Shepherd

Overall
(3)
Performance
(3)
Story
(3)

Are you truly serious about allowing the power of God to transform your life? In this new audiobook by respected pastor and author James MacDonald, you will confront three parts of the model for real change: The Preparation for Change, The Process of Change and The Power for Change.
susan says: "A different look at life & faith"
"A different look at life & faith"

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Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

One reason I love to read(& listen) is the ability to experience different world views. It allows you to see your own with more clarity. This book scores points for me from this perspective and covers what God's world view is and how he sees us - not us him as is the case with most faith based books

Dale Carnegie said "first put yourself in the shoes of the other person".

What was one of the most memorable moments of Lord, Change Me Now?

Not throwing your hands up and saying "I screwed up - God please fix it", but taking the time to explore where you should be putting your energy and let the Lord guide the steps to a solution.

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

No. You want to take it in pieces and reflect.

Any additional comments?

Great book for those who are getting stalled in life's journey and need to reenergize.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful