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With eloquence and beauty, the award-winning author of The Book of the Dun Cow, The Book of God, and Paul: A Novel, turns his pen to history's most compelling figure, Jesus of Nazareth. In vibrant language, Walter Wangerin, Jr. sweeps away centuries of tradition and reveals a man of flesh-and-heart immediacy. Passionate, intelligent, and irresistibly real, this is a Jesus pulsing with life, who will captivate you as thoroughly as he did the men and women who walked with him across Galilee's golden countryside.
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Terrible
- De Donald en 12-25-05
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Rahab's Story
- De: Ann Burton
- Narrado por: Mia Barron
- Duración: 7 h y 55 m
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Ann Burton, author of the critically acclaimed Abigail's Story, traces Rahab's incredible journey from harlot to heroine. Shorn of her hair, stripped of her clothes, and cast out of her father's house, Rahab now scavenges the streets. Desperate for food, she's soon welcomed by the sisterhood of the House of Palms, a bordello. But after encountering two Israelite spies, Rahab makes a risky, life-altering choice.
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great story. great narrator
- De Kristen en 06-02-15
De: Ann Burton
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Songs on Bronze
- The Greek Myths Made Real
- De: Nigel Spivey
- Narrado por: Yuri Rasovsky
- Duración: 8 h y 22 m
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Songs on Bronze is the first major retelling of Greek mythology in half a century; a set of lively, racy, dramatic versions of the great myths, which, in a multicultural society, are recognized more than ever as stories without equal.
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Wonderful
- De Ceectee en 07-13-07
De: Nigel Spivey
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The Shadow Women
- De: Angela Elwell Hunt
- Narrado por: various
- Duración: 16 h y 38 m
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Best-selling author Angela Elwell Hunt traces the life of Moses as seen through the eyes of three women: his adoptive mother, his sister, and his wife. This is a stunning recreation of a Biblical era and a faithful servant of God.
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The Shadow Women
- De Sandi en 12-01-07
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The Architect's Apprentice
- De: Elif Shafak
- Narrado por: Piter Marek
- Duración: 16 h y 54 m
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In 1540, 12-year-old Jahan arrives in Istanbul. As an animal tamer in the sultan's menagerie, he looks after the exceptionally smart elephant Chota and befriends (and falls for) the sultan's beautiful daughter Princess Mihrimah. A palace education leads Jahan to Mimar Sinan, the empire's chief architect, who takes Jahan under his wing as they construct (with Chota's help) some of the most magnificent buildings in history.
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I feel like I should like it more than I do
- De nyog en 04-19-17
De: Elif Shafak
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The Book of Kells
- De: R. A. MacAvoy
- Narrado por: Alan Robertson
- Duración: 14 h y 56 m
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A contemporary man, John Thornburn (a meek, non-violent and unpredictable artist) and woman, Derval (his tough, confrontational, strong and warrior-like lover) time travel to ancient Ireland to avenge a Viking attack. Packed with fascinating details of historical time and place in Irish history and delicately balanced on the border between realism and fantasy, the story centers around one of the most famous and beautiful illuminated manuscripts in history, the legendary but entirely real Book of Kells.
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The Book of Irish Fantasy
- De S. Wells en 12-10-12
De: R. A. MacAvoy
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Black Wolves
- De: Kate Elliott
- Narrado por: Richard Ferrone
- Duración: 28 h y 40 m
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He lost his honor long ago. Captain Kellas was lauded as the king's most faithful servant until the day he failed in his duty. Dismissed from service, his elite regiment disbanded, he left the royal palace and took up another life. Now a battle brews within the palace that threatens to reveal deadly secrets and spill over into open war. The king needs a loyal soldier to protect him. Can a disgraced man ever be trusted?"
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Very engaging. Can't wait for book 2
- De Claudia Alderman en 01-15-16
De: Kate Elliott
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The Moon in the Palace
- The Empress of Bright Moon, Book 1
- De: Weina Dai Randel
- Narrado por: Emily Woo Zeller
- Duración: 12 h y 41 m
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There is no easy path for a woman aspiring to power. A concubine at the palace learns quickly that there are many ways to capture the emperor's attention. Many paint their faces white and style their hair attractively, hoping to lure in the One Above All with their beauty. Some present him with fantastic gifts, such as jade pendants and scrolls of calligraphy, while others rely on their knowledge of seduction to draw his interest. But young Mei knows nothing of these womanly arts, yet she will give the emperor a gift he can never forget.
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One of the most annoying narrations
- De Foodiewife en 01-28-17
De: Weina Dai Randel
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Empress
- Godspeaker, Book 1
- De: Karen Miller
- Narrado por: Josephine Bailey
- Duración: 20 h y 21 m
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In a family torn apart by poverty and violence, Hekat is no more than an unwanted mouth to feed, worth only a few coins from a passing slave trader. But Hekat was not born to be a slave. For her, a different path has been chosen. It is a path that will take her from stinking back alleys to the house of her God, from blood-drenched battlefields to the glittering palaces of Mijak. This is the story of Hekat, slave to no man.
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depressing and left me feeling empty
- De Bonnie en 09-16-09
De: Karen Miller
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Mistress of Rome
- Empress of Rome, Book 1
- De: Kate Quinn
- Narrado por: Elizabeth Wiley
- Duración: 15 h y 44 m
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Thea is a slave girl from Judaea, passionate, musical, and guarded. Purchased as a toy for the spiteful heiress Lepida Pollia, Thea will become her mistress' rival for the love of Arius the Barbarian, Rome's newest and most savage gladiator. His love brings Thea the first happiness of her life, but that is quickly ended when a jealous Lepida tears them apart.
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If you loved the series Rome; don't miss this.
- De Dixie Diva en 12-16-15
De: Kate Quinn
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Iron Axe
- The Books of Blood and Iron, Book 1
- De: Steven Harper
- Narrado por: P. J. Ochlan
- Duración: 13 h y 28 m
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In this brand new series from the author of the Clockwork Empire series, a hopeless outcast must answer Death's call and embark on an epic adventure... Although Danr's mother was human, his father was one of the hated Stane, a troll from the mountains. Now Danr has nothing to look forward to but a life of disapproval and mistrust, answering to "Trollboy" and condemned to hard labor on a farm. Until, without warning, strange creatures come down from the mountains to attack the village.
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I DON'T WANT YOU TO FOLLOW ME,
- De Jim "The Impatient" en 07-22-17
De: Steven Harper
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The Hundred Wells of Salaga
- A Novel
- De: Ayesha Harruna Attah
- Narrado por: Janina Edwards
- Duración: 6 h y 37 m
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Aminah lives an idyllic life until she is brutally separated from her home and forced on a journey that turns her from a daydreamer into a resilient woman. Wurche, the willful daughter of a chief, is desperate to play an important role in her father's court. These two women's lives converge as infighting among Wurche's people threatens the region, during the height of the slave trade at the end of the nineteenth century. The Hundred Wells of Salaga offers a remarkable view of slavery and how the scramble for Africa affected the lives of everyday people.
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Goddess of Yesterday
- De: Caroline B. Cooney
- Narrado por: Christina Moore
- Duración: 8 h y 47 m
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Spirited and pretty, Anaxandra is playmate to King Nicandor’s crippled daughter, Callisto, until pirates attack Nicandor’s small Greek island kingdom and slay everyone except Anaxandra. When Sparta’s King Menalaus comes to investigate, Anaxandra assumes the identity of Princess Callisto to avoid becoming a slave. But Menalaus’ beautiful half-goddess wife, Helen, doubts the girl’s story. Worse, Helen is about to join forces with Trojan prince Paris. Now Anaxandra must reinvent herself in a desperate attempt to prevent war.
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One Girl's Courage in the Era of Myth and Antiquity
- De Lisa Davidson en 04-28-24
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A fascinating version of the epic of Gilgamesh.
LIKE MAYFLIES IN A STREAM
Author: Shauna Roberts
Type of Book: Audiobook - Unabridged
Narrator: Hollie Jackson
Length: 6 hours, 52 minutes
Release Date: July 14, 2014
Genre: Historical Fiction
Publisher: Hadley Rille Books
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐
* I received a free copy of this audiobook in exchange for an honest review. This audiobook was downloaded from www.audible.com
Mesopotamia approx. 4750 years ago
This is a retelling of The Epic of Gilgamesh.
The book was an interesting and entertaining listening experience.
Set in the ancient world of Mesopotamia in the time of King Gilgamesh, in the great city of Uruk, this book follows the intertwined lives of several interesting characters.
Gilgamesh may be the most powerful King of the most powerful city in the land, but that does not mean that he is a good King. In fact, he is anything but a benevolent ruler. He claims the right to bed any bride on her wedding night and exercises that right often and with brutality. He forces citizens to wrestle him and does not care when they are left crippled and unable to support themselves or their families afterward.
Citizens of Gilgamesh's city have been flocking to the temples of their Gods in droves asking for assistance and protection. The temple priests and priestesses are desperate to find a way to turn Gilgamesh into a King worthy of worship and adoration rather than fear and hatred.
Shamhat, a priestess of Inanna, is sent into the wilderness to find and civilize a wild-man who is thought to be a match for Uruk's violent King. The priestesses are hoping that he will be able to humble Gilgamesh.
This story brings to a life a tale that has endured the test of time. It is a book that examines the benefits of being part of a society (civilization) versus the benefits of living free and relying on no one but yourself. Which is better? Why? It also highlights the drawbacks of both lifestyle choices. Is it better to give up your freedom in exchange for comfort and security? And what happens when the leader who is responsible for maintaining order thinks only of himself and not his citizens?
The character of Shamhat is a wonderfully vivid character and Hollie Jackson (the narrator) skillfully brings her to life in stunning detail. Her voice is perfect for this character and greatly enhances the listening experience.
This book is not meant for younger readers since it contains sexually explicit and violent situations.
If you have not yet heard the tale of Gilgamesh or it has been a while since you have read it, I highly recommend listening to it as an audiobook. It is an experience that you will not regret. Everyone should know the tale of Gilgamesh and this book does a great job with that epic tale.
The author has included many fascinating cultural details as well as details about the ancient gods and how they were worshipped. I found the description of ancient burial rites as well as the intricacies of ancient commerce particularly interesting. There are Author Notes included at the conclusion of this audiobook which offers even more details.
I rate this audiobook as 4 out of 5 stars. ⭐⭐⭐⭐
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- Deedra
- 04-08-15
Like mayflies in a stream
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This was an interesting take on the Gilgamesh stories.The author explains at the end where she got her information on clothing,foods,etc since there is no actual acct of these things.The story follows Gilgamesh,the king,a tyrant who thinks he's making good decisions and a priestess who tries to point him in the right direction.I thought the story was slow and all the names of places and people just jumbled in my mind.The narrator,Hollie Jackson,was a fine selection for this material.I was gifted a copy for an honest review.
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- Jessica Lynn
- 05-11-15
Really good story but narrator not my favorite!
Would you listen to Like Mayflies in a Stream again? Why?
Yes! I will most likely listen to this audiobook again when I finally get caught up on the backlog audiobooks I already have (over 500 hours worth). This is an excellent story set in Mesopotamia during the time of Gilgamesh the king. I can't pronounce most of the characters names but it is quite nicely written.
What was one of the most memorable moments of Like Mayflies in a Stream?
probably the most memorable moment for me was the death of Inkydoo. He finally humbled King Gilgamesh, just not the way everyone was expecting.
What do you think the narrator could have done better?
I've slept some since finishing this audiobook so it is kind of difficult for me to be specific here. I just thought the narrator could have done a better job. I like her voice so that made it easier to listen to, but her pacing was kind of off at times.
Who was the most memorable character of Like Mayflies in a Stream and why?
Without a doubt it has to be Inkydoo. He starts out as wild desert nomad who kills lions with his bare hands and ends up the humble, lovable and innocent love of Shamahut the priestess who tamed him.
Any additional comments?
I really did enjoy this book! It moved a little slow in places, but that can be said for most books. I think if I listen to any more books written by Shauna Roberts I would like to hear from other narrators, though.
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- Jacob
- 10-24-14
Great content, simple deliviery
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?
If already interested in historical fantasy or the time period, this is a valuable addition to your library.
Would you be willing to try another book from Shauna Roberts? Why or why not?
Yes, though I would steer towards work more non-fiction in nature.
Which scene was your favorite?
When the trapper from the wild first enters Uruk. The descriptions of the city let me imagine life in the ancient world.
Was Like Mayflies in a Stream worth the listening time?
Hollie Jackson did a great job, and added voices without them becoming fake as is easy to do. As someone who read a translation of Gilgamesh and am interested in knowledge and stories from the ancient world, I found it valuable if a bit simple at times.
Any additional comments?
The lack of flowery language in the prose brought this on the lower end of a 3.5 for me. This is taste though, and if you want a good story with a simple narrative, this is it. Caution: The first chapter is odd, either voice acting or writing I couldn't tell. Keep listening before making your decision.
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