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Former U.S. drug czar and Secretary of Education Bill Bennett takes on the task of imparting an "American identity" to young people through myths, legends and biographies. He largely pulls it off. Bennett has obviously made a deliberate effort to represent America's multiethnic composition--two of the four readers are non-white, and more than half the selections are stories of... Read More
The saga of the Rocklin family begins as the Civil War looms on the horizon. The family will be torn apart, and the quest for the hand of Melanie Benson will forever affect the lives of cousins Clay and Gideon Rocklin. Maynard Villers reads this first book in the Appomattox series in a straightforward manner. Some character vocalizations--such as Gideon and Melanie--are subtle;... Read More
Kitt Weagant describes how Sandy Johnson received a calling, left her New York City apartment and traveled cross-country to interview Native American elders. This collection of remarkable interviews reveals invaluable principles only these elders could impart, concerning the knowledge of healing, traditional beliefs and family culture. Russell Means and Marjorie Tanin, American... Read More
Rogers's reading of Jane Hamilton's tragedy takes some getting used to. Her voice cracks, and she affects the accent of the uneducated. But after a chapter or so, it becomes impossible to imagine Ruth, the courageous and bereft protagonist of Hamilton's moving novel, sounding like anyone other than Rogers. Her reading captures the wonder, innocence and compassion of Hamilton's... Read More
This novelization of the Bible doesn't include every story in the scriptures, and many included are abridged. Some are told from the viewpoint of one of the characters involved. In reading his own work, Wangerin displays energy, enthusiasm and passion. At times, his enthusiasm spills into over-acting, and some of the vocal characterizations are a bit stereotyped. However, these... Read More
Using a simple question-and-answer format, Alfred Kolatch explains Jewish customs, including rites of passage, daily living, prayer and holidays. Reader Eli Wallach presents Kolatch's sensible explanations in rapid succession. His gravelly voice conveys kindness and wisdom, making him a perfect reader for a volume on Jewish tradition. Nevertheless, this audio misses the mark.... Read More
A distinguished list of readers, including Barbara Bush, Charlton Heston and Betty White, join William Bennett and his family in reading a fine selection of poems and stories whose morals teach laudable behavior. Like those in the book, the stories selected for the tape are divided into categories of "Courage," "Responsibility," "Compassion" and "Honesty." Classics, such as... Read More
Revisit Sadie and Bessie who felt in lieu of answering the letters and requests they've received, they would write another book. Morris delivers this treat with style. R.F.W. ©AudioFile, Portland, Maine... Read More
Something good has happened to the world: a nonfiction, family book on values has hit the best-seller list. Former Secretary of Education William Bennett's purpose is to help adults teach kids moral development through classic literature. Abridged audio furthers this lofty goal. The program consists of classic stories retold by popular actors. Bennett himself interjects... Read More
All the books in the Mists of Avalon series retell of King Arthur's efforts to unite Britain against the Saxon invasion; what's unique, however, is that Bradley's versions are told from the perspective of powerful women characters. Text that invites audio interpretation, Davina Porter's extraordinary narration, and the author's recent publication of the "prequel" to this cult... Read More
All the books in the Mists of Avalon series retell of King Arthur's efforts to unite Britain against the Saxon invasion; what's unique, however, is that Bradley's versions are told from the perspective of powerful women characters. Text that invites audio interpretation, Davina Porter's extraordinary narration, and the author's recent publication of the "prequel" to this cult... Read More
All the books in the Mists of Avalon series retell of King Arthur's efforts to unite Britain against the Saxon invasion; what's unique, however, is that Bradley's versions are told from the perspective of powerful women characters. Text that invites audio interpretation, Davina Porter's extraordinary narration, and the author's recent publication of the "prequel" to this cult... Read More
With his inimitable style and recognizable voice, this is one author who really should read aloud his own work. These eight stories from Keillor's latest book of country tales range from comic to satiric, from poetry to tragedy. "Casey at the Bat (Road Game Version)" stands out. Each side contains two stories which is helpful for locating a story, but the cassettes are of... Read More
The teachings of eight Taoist masters of the Han dynasty are covered in this presentation. Passages include those on leadership, society and war. The teachings are as current today as they were 2000 years ago. The introduction is superior, and Warrilow reads the text beautifully. His voice is clear, accentuating the classicism of the words. Although the text is abridged, the... Read More
A classic story of high adventure and conflict between good and evil placed in the mythical land of Prydain, The Book of Three is read grippingly and enchantingly by Chris King. Vocal switches are mostly smooth with a few minor pronunciation slips which are quickly corrected. King's voice is clear, easy to understand and memorable, giving the listener a sense of the characters... Read More
AudioFile review pending. FROM THE PUBLISHER: A Publishers Weekly Best Book of 2016 and Philip K. Dick Award Winner When she fell asleep, the world was doomed. When she awoke, it was dead. In the wake of a fever that decimated the earth's population--killing women and children and making childbirth deadly for the mother and infant--the midwife must pick her way through the... Read More
Review pending. 2013 Audies Finalist © AudioFile 2013, Portland, Maine... Read More
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