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A Life in Rhyme - My Family
- Rhyming Verse and Story Poems, Book 2
- Narrado por: Jean Shaw
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A Life in Rhyme - My Family is the second book in a collection of rhyming story poems I've written over a period of years.
None of them were initially written for book publication, but I have received such encouragement from friends and family about them, I've decided to compile the verses into four different titles. Book 2 introduces you to my family and the story poems I've written for them on their special birthdays and anniversaries.
Each one is like a This Is Your Life set in rhyme. I hope you enjoy listening to them as much as I enjoyed writing them.
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When Edward M. Hallowell was 11, a voice out of nowhere told him he should become a psychiatrist. A mental health professional of the time would have called this psychosis. But young Edward (Ned) took it in stride, despite not quite knowing what "psychiatrist" meant. With a psychotic father, an alcoholic mother, an abusive stepfather, and two so-called learning disabilities of his own, Ned was accustomed to unpredictable behaviour from those around him and to a mind he felt he couldn't always control.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Love and connection permeates through this book!
- De Steve Steinmetz en 06-29-18
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Happy Wives Club
- One Woman's Worldwide Search for the Secrets of a Great Marriage
- De: Fawn Weaver
- Narrado por: Fawn Weaver
- Duración: 6 h y 27 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 156
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 138
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 139
Everywhere she looked, Fawn Weaver saw negative portrayals of marriage dominating the airwaves and dooming everyone to failure. Looking at Keith, the love of her life, she knew that wasn't true. Happy Wives Club is Fawn's journey across the world to meet her friends and discover what makes their marriages great. Join her on this exciting, exotic trip across six continents and through more than 18 cities.
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3 out of 5 stars
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narration is unbearable
- De Frederick Bohnen en 09-19-15
De: Fawn Weaver
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Dear Fatty
- De: Dawn French
- Narrado por: Liza Tarbuck
- Duración: 6 h y 36 m
- Versión resumida
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 368
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 286
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 286
With a sharp eye for comic detail and a wicked ear for the absurdities of life, Dawn French shows just how an RAF girl from the west country with dreams of becoming a ballerina/bridesmaid/thief rose to become one of the best-loved comedy actresses of our time.
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5 out of 5 stars
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If you like Dawn French - You will love this book!
- De Pamela en 01-22-09
De: Dawn French
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Wait for Me!
- Memoirs
- De: Deborah Mitford Duchess of Devonshire
- Narrado por: Anne Flosnik
- Duración: 14 h y 17 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 121
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 86
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 88
Deborah Mitford, Duchess of Devonshire, is the youngest of the famously witty brood that includes the writers Jessica and Nancy, who wrote when Deborah was born, "How disgusting of the poor darling to go and be a girl." Deborah's effervescent memoir chronicles her remarkable life, from an eccentric but happy childhood in the Oxfordshire countryside, to tea with Adolf Hitler and her controversially political sister Unity in 1937, to her marriage to the second son of the Duke of Devonshire.
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5 out of 5 stars
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The last of the Mitford Sisters
- De Irene en 01-11-11
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How Did All This Happen?
- De: John Bishop
- Narrado por: John Bishop
- Duración: 9 h y 20 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 41
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 38
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 37
If you're a man of a certain age you'll know there comes a point in life when getting a sports car and over-analysing your contribution to society sounds like a really good idea. With a good job in sales and marketing and a nice house in Manchester that he shared with his wife and kids, John Bishop was no different when he turned the dreaded 4-0. But instead of spanking a load of cash on a car that would have made him look like a senior stylist at Vidal Sassoon, he stumbled onto a pathway that ultimately lead him to become one of the nation's best loved comedians.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Heartwarming and Funny
- De Nancy Burnett en 12-01-22
De: John Bishop
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500 Funny Quotes for Women
- Inspirational Quotes to Boost Your Mood Instantly & Make Your Day a Little Happier!
- De: Stan Hardy
- Narrado por: Jill Rolls
- Duración: 1 h y 32 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 36
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 35
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 35
Funny quotes are great; they allow us to take a quick break, relax, and take life a bit easier. And who doesn’t need those in today’s hectic life? Whether you are looking for an innovative way to cheer yourself up and deal with the daily stresses, stay focused and motivated, or simply trying to find a fantastic gift for a friend or a loved one, 500 Funny Quotes for Women could be a perfect choice!
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5 out of 5 stars
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Made me smile.
- De Lyvon Netherton en 04-13-24
De: Stan Hardy
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More Die of Heartbreak
- De: Saul Bellow
- Narrado por: Ramiz Monsef
- Duración: 12 h y 53 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 50
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 45
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 45
Kenneth Trachtenberg, an eccentric and witty native of Paris, travels to the Midwest to spend time with his famous American uncle, a world-renowned botanist and self-described "plant visionary". After numerous affairs and failed relationships, the restless Uncle Benn seeks a settled existence in the form of marriage - but tying the knot again opens the door to a host of new torments.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A great book
- De John A. en 03-16-22
De: Saul Bellow
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My Real Children
- De: Jo Walton
- Narrado por: Alison Larkin
- Duración: 9 h y 30 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 126
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 109
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 111
It's 2015, and Patricia Cowan is very old. "Confused today," read the notes clipped to the end of her bed. She forgets things she should know - what year it is, major events in the lives of her children. But she remembers things that don't seem possible. She remembers marrying Mark and having four children. And she remembers not marrying Mark and raising three children with Bee instead.
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3 out of 5 stars
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A strange take on an otherwise simple story.
- De Lauren en 01-08-15
De: Jo Walton
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This Is the Story of a Happy Marriage
- De: Ann Patchett
- Narrado por: Ann Patchett
- Duración: 11 h y 36 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 1,685
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 1,506
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 1,489
Blending literature and memoir, Ann Patchett, author of State of Wonder and Bel Canto examines her deepest commitments: to writing, family, friends, dogs, books, and her husband in This Is the Story of a Happy Marriage. Together, these essays, previously published in The Atlantic, Harper, Vogue, and The Washington Post, form a resonant portrait of a life lived with loyalty and with love.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Entertaining, engrossing, and elucidative essays
- De Bonny en 01-07-14
De: Ann Patchett
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I, Partridge: We Need to Talk About Alan
- De: Alan Partridge
- Narrado por: Alan Partridge
- Duración: 6 h y 56 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 736
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 660
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 654
Journalist, presenter, broadcaster, husband, father, vigorous all-rounder – Alan Partridge – a man with a fascinating past and an amazing future. Gregarious and popular, yet Alan’s never happier than when relaxing in his own five-bedroom, south-built house with three acres of land and access to a private stream. But who is this mysterious enigma? Alan Gordon Partridge is the best – and best-loved – radio presenter in the region. Born into a changing world of rationing, Teddy Boys, apes in space and the launch of ITV, Alan’s broadcasting career began as chief DJ of Radio Smile....
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5 out of 5 stars
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An Anglican giant among pygmies
- De John en 06-20-12
De: Alan Partridge
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Jeremy Clarkson
- The Biography
- De: Gwen Russell
- Narrado por: Richard Dallyn
- Duración: 2 h y 9 m
- Versión resumida
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General4 out of 5 stars 62
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 44
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 44
An outspoken personality who divides opinion, Jeremy Clarkson has made a successful career out of his love of cars and speed.
Since becoming Top Gear supremo, the programme has become one of the most widely distributed TV shows on the planet. His candid views on practically every subject under the sun have often landed him in hot water. Love him or loathe him, this fascinating biography tells his far-from-over life story.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Very poor
- De Amadeo en 05-25-12
De: Gwen Russell
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After I'm Gone
- A Novel
- De: Laura Lippman
- Narrado por: Linda Emond
- Duración: 10 h y 34 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 843
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 733
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 738
Dead is dead. Missing is gone. When Felix Brewer meets nineteen-year-old Bernadette "Bambi" Gottschalk at a Valentine's Day dance in 1959, he charms her with wild promises, some of which he actually keeps. Thanks to his lucrative - if not all legal - businesses, she and their three little girls live in luxury. But on the Fourth of July in 1976, Bambi's comfortable world implodes when Felix, facing prison, vanishes. Though Bambi has no idea where her husband - or his money - might be, she suspects one woman does: his devoted young mistress, Julie.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Cannot rate this highly enough!
- De C. Vincent en 03-05-14
De: Laura Lippman
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The Bletchley Girls
- War, Secrecy, Love and Loss: The Women of Bletchley Park Tell Their Story
- De: Tessa Dunlop
- Narrado por: Anna Bentinck
- Duración: 12 h y 18 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 54
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 45
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 46
Historian and broadcaster Tessa Dunlop tells the story of the women of Bletchley Park through exclusive and unprecedented access to the women themselves. The Bletchley Girls weaves together the lives of 15 women who were all selected to work in Britain's most secret organisation - Bletchley Park. It is their story, told in their voices; Tessa met and talked to 15 veterans, often visiting them several times. Firm friendships were made as their epic journey unfolded on paper.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Disjointed & Confusing
- De Sara en 02-02-16
De: Tessa Dunlop
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Have a New You by Friday
- How to Accept Yourself, Boost Your Confidence & Change Your Life in 5 Days
- De: Kevin Leman
- Narrado por: Wayne Shepherd
- Duración: 6 h y 15 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 154
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 126
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 125
How many times have you tried to change your own habits, only to find that changing yourself is even harder than trying to change someone else? With his signature wit and commonsense psychology, Dr. Kevin Leman walks you through your own personal five-day action plan. You will come to accept the truth about yourself, boost your confidence by identifying the lies you’re telling yourself (and putting them to rest for good), and change your life by concentrating on becoming who you really want to be.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Wrong title?
- De Marianne en 03-25-11
De: Kevin Leman
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Chicken Soup for the Soul - Find Your Happiness
- 101 Inspirational Stories about Finding Your Purpose, Passion, and Joy
- De: Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen
- Narrado por: Cynthia Barrett
- Duración: 11 h y 40 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 50
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 42
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 42
What makes you happy? Others share how they found their passion, purpose, and joy in life in these 101 personal and exciting stories that are sure to inspire and encourage listeners to find their own happiness. Chicken Soup for the Soul: Find Your Happiness will encourage listeners to pursue their dreams, find their passion and seek joy in their life with its 101 personal and inspiring stories. This book continues Chicken Soup for the Soul’s focus on inspiration and hope, reminding us that we all can find our own happiness.
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2 out of 5 stars
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I got even more depressed
- De Tom en 09-08-14
De: Jack Canfield, y otros