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Kelly

An Avid Reader of Mystery, Zombies, History, Science and good stories. I live in Miami, FL and love every minute of it!

Miami, FL | Member Since 2009

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  • Never Eat Alone: And Other Secrets to Success, One Relationship at a Time

    • UNABRIDGED (11 hrs and 18 mins)
    • By Keith Ferrazzi, Tahl Raz
    • Narrated By Richard Harries
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (624)
    Performance
    (131)
    Story
    (132)

    Keith Ferrazzi is a master networker who claims his secret is merely reaching out to other people. And what distinguishes highly successful people from everyone else is the way they use the power of relationships, so that everyone wins. In Never Eat Alone, Ferrazzi presents the specific steps and mindset he uses to connect with the thousands of individuals in his Rolodex.

    Mathew says: "Best"
    "Core Knowledge for Social Networking"
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    Amazingly well done. Inspiring to say the least.

    6 months later, after being new in a new town and a new high end position, after using his principals, I can say it was a solid success.

    It opened my eyes to 'Networking' Not just for business to get sales, but for friends, contacts etc. This has turned me slowly into a Super Connector and the power when you connect people is truly amazing. Now my Social Calendar is full, to full in fact. New friends are accumlating and I am reaching out to help others with this very book.

    This and Dale Carnegies 9 Principals puts you on a solid core.
    I also reccommend Psycho-Cybernetics.. with these 3 you are in control of YOUR LIFE !



    50% soild facts and techniques, 50% Spiritual on living a life for others, it strikes the right balance.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • The Stand

    • UNABRIDGED (47 hrs and 52 mins)
    • By Stephen King
    • Narrated By Grover Gardner
    Overall
    (3929)
    Performance
    (3376)
    Story
    (3392)

    This is the way the world ends: with a nanosecond of computer error in a Defense Department laboratory and a million casual contacts that form the links in a chain letter of death. And here is the bleak new world of the day after: a world stripped of its institutions and emptied of 99 percent of its people. A world in which a handful of panicky survivors choose sides - or are chosen.

    Meaghan says: "My First Completed Stephen King Novel"
    "Fully Enticing from Begining to End."
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    Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

    I was a big fan of the 'Old' Stephen King when he was pure. I had read this as a Teen. It was always one of my favorite books. Later as I got to be Audible based, I kept looking for it over 5 years until, finally the Audible Version came out!

    This story is solidly based on the main characters, he weaves their story's of a Pregnant Teen, A lonely teen ager, Good Old Boy Texans and Dark Women, Men gone bad in Prision and the Devil Incarnate

    Good vs Evil, the ultimate story. This book weaved the tale back and forth like a fine tapestry, the ulitmate storyline that kept me up late listening this book. It was one I couldn't leave.

    So just hope you don't have 'Trashcan Man' in your area, much less a guy in Jean Jacket, leather boots and a black amulet.

    Few master such a grand tale over the long run of this very long book. To me this is and will always be Stephen Kings masterpiece!


    What other book might you compare The Stand to and why?

    Good vs Evil ..who wins comes down to the last second of the book.


    What about Grover Gardner’s performance did you like?

    I had high expectations on this book. As any audible owner knows the Reader can make or break it. Grover Gardner pulled it off perfectly.


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

    To many to list, but I am a sucker for a good ending. This one has some very sad moments in it, but any good story does!


    Any additional comments?

    Finally Stephen King....what took you so long to release this book to Audible!

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • 14

    • UNABRIDGED (12 hrs and 38 mins)
    • By Peter Clines
    • Narrated By Ray Porter
    Overall
    (6185)
    Performance
    (5595)
    Story
    (5575)

    There are some odd things about Nate’s new apartment. Of course, he has other things on his mind. He hates his job. He has no money in the bank. No girlfriend. No plans for the future. So while his new home isn’t perfect, it’s livable. The rent is low, the property managers are friendly, and the odd little mysteries don’t nag at him too much. At least, not until he meets Mandy, his neighbor across the hall, and notices something unusual about her apartment. And Xela’s apartment. And Tim’s. And Veek’s.

    Magpie says: "Super solid listen!!"
    "It just kept on going..Action, Plot Thickens etc.."
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    Would you consider the audio edition of 14 to be better than the print version?

    I never read the book, but I think the Audio has to be better


    What did you like best about this story?

    A truly great story. You think ..What is 5 people in an Apartment about...Trust me on this, the levels of this book amazed me. They just kept going. It kept me glued.


    Which character – as performed by Ray Porter – was your favorite?

    Nate and Zeela.


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

    I could have. I made the mistake of listening to this before I go to sleep..ha...the story kept going and kept me up late at night.


    Any additional comments?

    Probably one of the best overall stories I have listened to in a long time. I was sad when it ended, that is a mark of a great book right!

    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
  • Riptide

    • UNABRIDGED (14 hrs and 44 mins)
    • By Douglas Preston, Lincoln Child
    • Narrated By Scott Brick
    Overall
    (1451)
    Performance
    (790)
    Story
    (781)

    A centuries-old, cursed pirate's treasure, valued at over $2 billion, lies deep within the treacherous waters off the coast of Maine. Men who have attempted to unearth the fortune have suffered gruesome deaths. Will a high-tech expedition meet the same fate?

    Allan says: "very cinematic. high tech meets pirate treasure."
    "Great Adventure read based on a True Story"
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    Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

    Yes, it keeps you anticipating the next moves.


    Who was your favorite character and why?

    Not anyone character, they were all played out equally well.


    If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

    The Lost Treasure of the Water Pit.


    Any additional comments?

    A rare find, I am so glad I picked this up! The Narration is great, a love story and a happy ending (of sorts)

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Day By Day Armageddon

    • UNABRIDGED (6 hrs and 38 mins)
    • By J L Bourne
    • Narrated By Jay Snyder
    Overall
    (2295)
    Performance
    (1429)
    Story
    (1430)

    In your hands is the handwritten journal depicting one man's struggle for survival. Trapped in the midst of global disaster, he must make decisions; choices that ultimately mean life, or the eternal curse to walk as one of them. Enter, if you will, into the world of the undead.

    Robert says: "Great book! More more more!!"
    "Fast Action, well Played, great Narration..."
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    Upon another great review and as a fellow 'Zombie' genre lover, I bought this book not expecting much. But as I listened more and more it draws you in. Fast paced, realistic and gritty. My only 'ummm' was the ending...but then that is what we all look for ...closure. Lets just say the book was very well done and I am glad I bought this audio book. And now..sigh...the hunt for yet another good book!

    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  • The Big Rich: The Rise and Fall of the Greatest Texas Oil Fortunes

    • UNABRIDGED (22 hrs and 10 mins)
    • By Bryan Burrough
    • Narrated By James Jenner
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (138)
    Performance
    (44)
    Story
    (41)

    Best-selling author Bryan Burrough reveals how four Texas oil tycoons transformed America. Rising from humble beginnings through hard work and shrewd dealings, they shifted the balance of power in American politics. While hobnobbing with movie stars and presidents, the Big Rich also created the legend of the swaggering Texas oilman with island hideaways and sprawling ranches.

    Andrew says: "Houston Oilman"
    "As a Native Texan, I found this a great read"
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    Historical and Accurate.
    I don't live in Texas now, but ah the memories it brought back and ones I never knew. Did you know that during the Great Depression, the East Texas Oil Fields were booming and work was plentiful.
    Thsi goes over the nail biting deals, debt and fortunes made during this days. A very exciting historical book. I highly recommend it.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War

    • ABRIDGED (6 hrs and 3 mins)
    • By Max Brooks
    • Narrated By Max Brooks, Alan Alda, John Turturro, and others
    Overall
    (4155)
    Performance
    (2484)
    Story
    (2497)

    The Zombie War came unthinkably close to eradicating humanity. Max Brooks, driven by the urgency of preserving the acid-etched first-hand experiences of the survivors from those apocalyptic years, traveled across the United States of America and throughout the world, from decimated cities that once teemed with upwards of 30 million souls, to the most remote and inhospitable areas of the planet.

    Steve says: "Good but Too Short!"
    "Good Story, Ok Zombie Story, but still Great!"
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    This was a sleeper hit, I didn't expect it to be this good.
    From 'Breathers' I went to this one, and was pleasantly suprised. The storyline kept me going till the end! Very well done.

    Who needs Vampires, Zombies you can kill guilt free !

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Undercover Sex Signals: A Pickup Guide for Guys

    • ABRIDGED (3 hrs and 15 mins)
    • By Leil Lowndes
    • Narrated By Leil Lowndes
    Overall
    (155)
    Performance
    (47)
    Story
    (46)

    Women are always giving off signals, and men are always missing them. In Undercover Sex Signals, bestselling author and communications expert Leil Lowndes shows how to score on every pass, with everything from the best activity for a first date to how a guy should dress to increase his odds for sealing the deal.

    Colin says: "Great stuff"
    "Good to know information"
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    As much as I don't like to admit the time and energy I have put into re-calibrating my inner self to date better, I have. I would put this one in my Top 10. There are signals women give men, subtle, in a blink of an eye.
    So this one gives you the base ones, and you need to learn them.

    Face it, a woman never comes up and goes "I like you, lets talk", she does it very subliminally. Guys, Buy it, you need it. Women, be less hidden, and a bit more daring!

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • It

    • UNABRIDGED (44 hrs and 57 mins)
    • By Stephen King
    • Narrated By Steven Weber
    Overall
    (3088)
    Performance
    (1885)
    Story
    (1887)

    They were just kids when they stumbled upon the horror of their hometown. Now, as adults, none of them can withstand the force that has drawn them all back to Derry, Maine, to face the nightmare without end, and the evil without a name.

    Lorrie says: "Best Narrator Possible!"
    "Stephen Kings Best"
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    I was waiting forever for this one to come to Audible. Finally !
    I like stories that let the characters develop, major plots within plots, this one does it all. The storyline goes back and forth over the time period of the characters, suspense is everywhere, evil in the most base of things: Anything that scared you as a kid, that is how the evil presents itself. A Classic Nightmare written with solid skill.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Dark Rivers of the Heart

    • UNABRIDGED (19 hrs and 24 mins)
    • By Dean Koontz
    • Narrated By Anthony Heald
    Overall
    (548)
    Performance
    (137)
    Story
    (138)

    Spencer Grant had no idea what drew him to the bar with the red door. He thought he would just sit down, have a slow beer or two, and talk to a stranger. He couldn't know that it would lead to a narrow escape from a bungalow targeted by a SWAT team. Or that it would leave him a wanted man. Now he is on the run from mysterious and ruthless men. He is in love with a woman he knows next to nothing about. And he is hiding from a past he can't fully remember.

    Yolande says: "Koontz Classic"
    "A Solid Story"
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    As a rule I am not a Dean Koontz fan, but this was was very well done.
    A great story, longer, well developed, he let this one develop the characters.

    I read this after 'Tic Tock' which was great, and the story line is pretty much in the same vein; A cute couple faces evil and a wicked inner story develops.

    Exciting, the story keeps on going and going! A clincher to the end.

    1 of 1 people found this review helpful

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