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IF

By: Rudyard Kipling
Narrated by: Michael Caine
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"IF", a poem by Rudyard Kipling, is a timeless gem that recently reemerged in popular culture when it was put to music in a 2007 Joni Mitchell release. In the poem, a father gives advice to his son.
©2007 Naxos Rights International (P)2007 Naxos Rights International
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MICHAEL CAINE IS ALWAYS ELOQUENCE

This is a beautiful rendition so aptly recited by this great actor. His voice is one that is so unique that you can always pinpoint it even if there were no clues, no name in the credits. if you love poetry, whether classic like this one or not, you will love having this in your library to listen to over and over.

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If. Poem by Rudyard Kipling

Rudyard Kipling plainly and with great insight describes what masculinity really is, He has a skill at succinctness and plain talking. I printed this poem up and gave it to my son when he was young. He still has the poem.

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IF

Loved it. A beautiful poem. I have read it many times but, hearing it so beautifully spoken, is wonderful.

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Michael Caine reading If by Kipling; brought tears to eyes in one minute. I can't give a better recommendation.

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great poem

Michael Caine was great in his reading. Perfect English accent. Just an inspiring poem. Everyone should hear it.

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Ultimate poetry

Epic poetry that every person should listen to understand the way a life can be lead with a small and strong fire within...

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Kipling & Caine - perfect pairing

beautiful poem, performed by a narrator who would capture my mind just reading a dictionary of medical terminology.

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The finest assemblage of words...

...in the English language.

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Affirmation

When my life seems to be crumbling around me or I feel like I'm lost in the void of existence. This one piece of writing always seems to reel my thoughts and emotions back in for me to make myself centered. A chance to breath before the panic. I'm forever grateful

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If is 4 both men and women

GOOD ADVICE. SHOULD BE READ FREQUENTLY! NOT TRUST TOO MUSH EVEN THOSE CLOSE TO US

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