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Pole to Pole
- By: Michael Palin
- Narrated by: Michael Palin
- Length: 5 hrs and 39 mins
- Abridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 136
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 38
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 38
Three years after the epic adventure described in Around the World in 80 Days, Michael Palin was off again. Not circumnavigating the globe, but journeying from one end to the other: the North Pole to the South Pole. Following the 30 degree east line of longitude and using aircraft only as a last resort, Palin and his team endured extremes of heat and cold as they crossed 17 countries on trains, trucks, ships, rafts, ski-doos, buses, barges, bicycles, and balloons.
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4 out of 5 stars
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A delightful voyage
- By wendy on 10-20-11
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Michael Palin: Around the World in 80 Days
- By: Michael Palin
- Narrated by: Michael Palin
- Length: 7 hrs and 37 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 107
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 100
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 99
In the autumn of 1988, Michael Palin set out from the Reform Club with an ambitious plan: to circumnavigate the world, following the route taken by Jules Verne's fictional hero Phileas Fogg 115 years earlier. The rules were simple. He had to make the journey in 80 days using only forms of transport that would have been available to Fogg.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Nicely done!
- By Amy&Steve on 08-14-18
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Sahara
- By: Michael Palin
- Narrated by: Michael Palin
- Length: 6 hrs and 1 min
- Abridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 131
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 29
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 31
Michael Palin is off again, this time to the seemingly desolate Sahara Desert. There's no easy way across, as he and his team discover on their most challenging expedition yet.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A wonderful journey.
- By David on 05-22-05
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Erebus
- One Ship, Two Epic Voyages, and the Greatest Naval Mystery of All Time
- By: Michael Palin
- Narrated by: Michael Palin
- Length: 11 hrs and 5 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 122
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 118
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Story5 out of 5 stars 118
Former Monty Python stalwart and beloved television globe-trotter Michael Palin brings the fascinating story of the Erebus and its occupants to life, from its construction as a bomb vessel in 1826 through the flagship years of James Clark Ross's Antarctic expedition and finally to Sir John Franklin's quest for the holy grail of navigation - a route through the Northwest Passage, where the ship disappeared into the depths of the sea for more than 150 years. It was rediscovered under the arctic waters in 2014.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Epic Adventures Vividly Told
- By Neil Ring on 02-03-19
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Himalaya
- By: Michael Palin
- Narrated by: Michael Palin
- Length: 5 hrs and 51 mins
- Abridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 158
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 32
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 32
In his most challenging journey to date, Palin tackles the Himalayas, the greatest mountain range on earth. It is a virtually unbroken wall of rock stretching 1,800 miles from the borders of Afghanistan to south-west China. Penetrated but never conquered, it remains the world's most majestic natural barrier, a magnificent wilderness that shapes the history and politics of Asia to this day.
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4 out of 5 stars
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It took me far away from home
- By Martha on 06-19-05
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Brazil
- By: Michael Palin
- Narrated by: Michael Palin
- Length: 10 hrs and 6 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 51
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 46
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Story4 out of 5 stars 45
Michael Palin journeys to a vast country of unimaginable contrasts - Brazil. An economic powerhouse, it is host to a staggering variety of peoples. He starts his journey in the north, in the remote mountains and forests on the border with Venezuela, and finishes in the south at the legendary Iguaçu Falls. He travels by river-boat, float-plane and foot to visit tribes deep in the jungle, samples life in the agricultural and mining heartland of Brazil, experiences the modernism of Brasília and the heady mix of Rio de Janeiro, and ventures into the favelas.
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5 out of 5 stars
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travels with Michael Palin
- By Amazon Customer on 08-14-17
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Pole to Pole
- By: Michael Palin
- Narrated by: Michael Palin
- Length: 5 hrs and 39 mins
- Abridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 136
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 38
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 38
Three years after the epic adventure described in Around the World in 80 Days, Michael Palin was off again. Not circumnavigating the globe, but journeying from one end to the other: the North Pole to the South Pole. Following the 30 degree east line of longitude and using aircraft only as a last resort, Palin and his team endured extremes of heat and cold as they crossed 17 countries on trains, trucks, ships, rafts, ski-doos, buses, barges, bicycles, and balloons.
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4 out of 5 stars
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A delightful voyage
- By wendy on 10-20-11
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Michael Palin: Around the World in 80 Days
- By: Michael Palin
- Narrated by: Michael Palin
- Length: 7 hrs and 37 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 107
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 100
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 99
In the autumn of 1988, Michael Palin set out from the Reform Club with an ambitious plan: to circumnavigate the world, following the route taken by Jules Verne's fictional hero Phileas Fogg 115 years earlier. The rules were simple. He had to make the journey in 80 days using only forms of transport that would have been available to Fogg.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Nicely done!
- By Amy&Steve on 08-14-18
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Sahara
- By: Michael Palin
- Narrated by: Michael Palin
- Length: 6 hrs and 1 min
- Abridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 131
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 29
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 31
Michael Palin is off again, this time to the seemingly desolate Sahara Desert. There's no easy way across, as he and his team discover on their most challenging expedition yet.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A wonderful journey.
- By David on 05-22-05
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Erebus
- One Ship, Two Epic Voyages, and the Greatest Naval Mystery of All Time
- By: Michael Palin
- Narrated by: Michael Palin
- Length: 11 hrs and 5 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 122
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 118
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Story5 out of 5 stars 118
Former Monty Python stalwart and beloved television globe-trotter Michael Palin brings the fascinating story of the Erebus and its occupants to life, from its construction as a bomb vessel in 1826 through the flagship years of James Clark Ross's Antarctic expedition and finally to Sir John Franklin's quest for the holy grail of navigation - a route through the Northwest Passage, where the ship disappeared into the depths of the sea for more than 150 years. It was rediscovered under the arctic waters in 2014.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Epic Adventures Vividly Told
- By Neil Ring on 02-03-19
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Himalaya
- By: Michael Palin
- Narrated by: Michael Palin
- Length: 5 hrs and 51 mins
- Abridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 158
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 32
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 32
In his most challenging journey to date, Palin tackles the Himalayas, the greatest mountain range on earth. It is a virtually unbroken wall of rock stretching 1,800 miles from the borders of Afghanistan to south-west China. Penetrated but never conquered, it remains the world's most majestic natural barrier, a magnificent wilderness that shapes the history and politics of Asia to this day.
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4 out of 5 stars
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It took me far away from home
- By Martha on 06-19-05
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Brazil
- By: Michael Palin
- Narrated by: Michael Palin
- Length: 10 hrs and 6 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 51
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 46
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Story4 out of 5 stars 45
Michael Palin journeys to a vast country of unimaginable contrasts - Brazil. An economic powerhouse, it is host to a staggering variety of peoples. He starts his journey in the north, in the remote mountains and forests on the border with Venezuela, and finishes in the south at the legendary Iguaçu Falls. He travels by river-boat, float-plane and foot to visit tribes deep in the jungle, samples life in the agricultural and mining heartland of Brazil, experiences the modernism of Brasília and the heady mix of Rio de Janeiro, and ventures into the favelas.
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5 out of 5 stars
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travels with Michael Palin
- By Amazon Customer on 08-14-17
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Always Look on the Bright Side of Life
- A Sortabiography
- By: Eric Idle
- Narrated by: Eric Idle
- Length: 8 hrs and 12 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 988
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 913
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 910
We know him best for his unforgettable roles on Monty Python - from the Flying Circus to The Meaning of Life. Now, Eric Idle reflects on the meaning of his own life in this entertaining memoir that takes us on an unforgettable journey from his childhood in an austere boarding school through his successful career in comedy, television, theater, and film.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Eric Idle name-dropping, which can't be helped
- By LJ on 10-09-18
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The Man Who Knew the Way to the Moon
- By: Todd Zwillich
- Narrated by: Todd Zwillich, Angelo Di Loreto
- Length: 3 hrs and 32 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 9,594
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 8,814
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 8,785
Without John C. Houbolt, a mid-level engineer at NASA, Apollo 11 would never have made it to the moon. Top NASA engineers on the project, including Werner Von Braun, strongly advocated for a single, huge spacecraft to travel to the moon, land, and return to Earth. It's the scenario used in 1950s cartoons and horror movies about traveling to outer space. Houbolt had another idea: Lunar Orbit Rendezvous. LOR would link two spacecraft in orbit while the crafts were travelling at 3,600 miles an hour around the moon. His plan was ridiculed and considered unthinkable.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Call me a nerd... But darn-it, I still love learning about the history of NASA 🚀
- By C. White on 07-05-19
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Diaries 1969-1979
- The Python Years
- By: Michael Palin
- Narrated by: Michael Palin
- Length: 4 hrs and 48 mins
- Abridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 165
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 123
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 123
Michael Palin has kept a diary since newly married in the late 1960s, when he was beginning to make a name for himself as a TV scriptwriter. Monty Python was just around the corner. This volume of his diaries reveals how Python emerged and triumphed, how he, John Cleese, Graham Chapman, the two Terrys (Jones and Gilliam), and Eric Idle came together and changed the face of British comedy. But this is but only part of Palin's story.
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4 out of 5 stars
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The Diary of a Sometime Python
- By tru britty on 03-28-15
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David Attenborough - Life on Air: Memoirs of a Broadcaster
- By: David Attenborough
- Narrated by: David Attenborough
- Length: 19 hrs and 23 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 462
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 397
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Story5 out of 5 stars 397
His career as a naturalist and broadcaster has spanned nearly five decades and there are very few places on the globe that he has not visited. In this volume of memoirs David tells stories of the people and animals he has met and the places that he has visited. Over the last 25 years he has established himself as the world's leading Natural History programme maker with several landmark BBC series.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Made me think about childhood dreams
- By Liviu on 01-05-11
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So, Anyway...
- By: John Cleese
- Narrated by: John Cleese
- Length: 13 hrs and 32 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 2,094
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 1,966
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,961
In this rollicking memoir, So, Anyway..., John Cleese takes listeners on a grand tour of his ascent in the entertainment world, from his humble beginnings in a sleepy English town and his early comedic days at Cambridge University (with future Python partner Graham Chapman) to the founding of the landmark comedy troupe that would propel him to worldwide renown.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Cleese, the early years, in his own voice
- By G. Beauchamp on 01-15-17
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The Body
- A Guide for Occupants
- By: Bill Bryson
- Narrated by: Bill Bryson
- Length: 17 hrs
- Unabridged
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Bill Bryson once again proves himself to be an incomparable companion as he guides us through the human body - how it functions, its remarkable ability to heal itself, and (unfortunately) the ways it can fail. Full of extraordinary facts (your body made a million red blood cells since you started reading this) and irresistible Bryson-esque anecdotes, The Body will lead you to a deeper understanding of the miracle that is life in general and you in particular.
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Blowing the Bloody Doors Off
- And Other Lessons in Life
- By: Michael Caine
- Narrated by: Michael Caine
- Length: 6 hrs and 39 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 671
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 631
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 626
One of our best-loved actors, Michael Caine has starred in a huge range of films and has excelled in every kind of role - with a skill that's made it look easy. He knows what success takes - he's made it to the pinnacle of his profession from humble origins. But as he says, "Small parts can lead to big things. And if you keep doing things right, the stars will align when you least expect it." Now in his 85th year - and more beloved than ever - he wants to share everything he's learned.
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5 out of 5 stars
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wow.
- By Gregory C. Fowler on 10-27-18
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Every Tool's a Hammer
- Lessons from a Lifetime of Making
- By: Adam Savage
- Narrated by: Adam Savage
- Length: 7 hrs and 45 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 1,482
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 1,378
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Story5 out of 5 stars 1,368
Adam Savage is a maker. From Chewbacca’s bandolier to a 1,000-shot Nerf gun, he has built thousands of spectacular projects as a special-effects artist and the cohost of MythBusters. Adam is also an educator, passionate about instilling the principles of making in the next generation of inventors and inspiring them to turn their curiosity into creation. In this practical and passionate guide, Adam weaves together vivid personal stories, original sketches and photographs from some of his most memorable projects, and interviews with many of his iconic and visionary friends.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Paradigm Changing Book
- By Jared A. on 06-05-19
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Lone Rider
- The First British Woman to Motorcycle Around the World
- By: Elspeth Beard
- Narrated by: Wendy Wolfson
- Length: 11 hrs and 16 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 73
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 71
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 70
In 1982, at the age of just 23 and halfway through her architecture studies, Elspeth Beard left her family and friends in London and set off on a 35,000-mile solo adventure around the world on her 1974 BMW R60/6. Reeling from a recent breakup and with only limited savings from her pub job, a tent, a few clothes, and some tools, all packed on the back of her bike, she was determined to prove herself. She had ridden bikes since her teens and was well-traveled. But nothing could prepare her for what lay ahead.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Disappointing
- By Alex Reponen on 06-17-19
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Elizabeth II: Life of a Monarch
- An Audible Original
- By: Ruth Cowen
- Narrated by: Jennie Bond, Tim Piggott-Smith, Lindsay Duncan
- Length: 3 hrs and 47 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 11,166
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 10,092
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 10,026
Respected royal broadcaster Jennie Bond narrates the life story of Queen Elizabeth II, and takes listeners inside the private life of one of the most public figures in modern history. Learn intimate details of Elizabeth's childhood, her courtship and marriage, and the tragic moments following the death of Princess Diana. Born a minor royal in 1926, Elizabeth is now the longest-reigning British monarch and also the most recognizable woman in the world.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Thoroughly Enjoyable From Start To Finish
- By Julia on 04-16-16
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Made in America
- By: Bill Bryson
- Narrated by: William Roberts
- Length: 18 hrs and 10 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,051
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 875
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 877
In Made in America, Bryson de-mythologizes his native land, explaining how a dusty hamlet with neither woods nor holly became Hollywood, how the Wild West wasn't won, why Americans say 'lootenant' and 'Toosday', how Americans were eating junk food long before the word itself was cooked up, as well as exposing the true origins of the G-string, the original $64,000 question, and Dr Kellogg of cornflakes fame.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Bryson Not Reading Makes For a Rare Fail
- By John on 02-28-14
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Bill Bryson Collector's Edition
- Notes from a Small Island, Neither Here Nor There, and I'm a Stranger Here Myself
- By: Bill Bryson
- Narrated by: Bill Bryson
- Length: 17 hrs and 11 mins
- Abridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,789
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,367
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,353
In the first of three essays included in this audiobook, Bill Bryson decides to move his wife and kids back to his homeland, the United States, after nearly two decades in Britain. But not before taking one last trip around Britain, a sort of valedictory tour of the green and kindly island that had so long been his home. The result is a hilarious social commentary.
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5 out of 5 stars
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So good I hated for it to end
- By J. Dominy on 08-08-12
Publisher's Summary
Eighteen countries border the vast expanse of sea that is the Pacific. Palin travelled through them by air, train, boat, car, and on foot, exploring some of the most beautiful landscapes on earth. As he moved through different countries he met the wonderfully diverse communities that make up their populations, many of whom lead far from ordinary lives.
Whether he's talking to head-hunters in Borneo or eating maggots in Mexico, Palin recounts his adventures in a vivid and lively style that brilliantly evokes the full colour and richness of the Pacific Rim.
Critic Reviews
"Let's capture Michael Palin and make him bring us on his next voyage....The combination of his glee, his sensitivity, and a good headset is a fulfilling way to travel." (AudioFile)
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- Enroute8
- Oxford, UK
- 06-03-07
Excellent, per usual
Excellent, as all his accounts are.
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- Carolyn Cole
- 11-22-11
Palin shares his eccentric journey. 5 stars!
A very personal account of travel insights from an accomplished observer and "experiencer" of life. He is courageous and has the gusto to share, and paint it large. Bravo, Mr. Palin! I loved it. - Carolyn Cole, San Pablo California.
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- Bob Steele
- 08-25-11
AWESOME!
Michael Palin is well-known for his talented acting and as a talented comedian as one of the Monty Python gang. Well, he has another talent - as the author of his "travel" series with the BBC! The book is delightfully written, eloquent, and brings to life as though you were there! A talented man and a delightful "read"!
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
- Wallen
- Danderyd, Sweden
- 10-22-07
Excellent
I have travelled to many of the countreis described by Michael Palin described in this book - and I'm a bit sad to not have discovered as much as he did. But this also makes this book a great read. Michael's English humour adds spice to the story, very intelligently told.
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- Snorre
- Fairbanks, AK, USA
- 09-01-07
Michael's World
Michael Palins epic journeys are as interesting and enjoyable to read as they are in the original BBC series.
Michael's warmth and friendliness is felt thoughout the book. He is always eager and present. Always trying to understand the everyday life of places he visits and people he meets.
Michael is the best narratoryou will find.
I really enjoyed this book. It is highly recommended.
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- Lincolniteme
- 04-13-13
Full Circle
Michael Palin can do no wrong in my opinion. Fabulous book and fabulous narration. Really enjoyed it. I just wish audible or the publishing company could make the audiobooks available in the unabridged versions. I feel like I am missing out with the abridged versions. I realise this would make the audiobooks more expensive, but in my opinion it would be worth it.
Very entertaining and great service from Audible once again. Easy to download and purchase. Fantastic.
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