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You'll also meet Buckley's friends: Ronald Reagan, Henry Kissinger, Clare Boothe Luce, Tom Wolfe, John Kenneth Galbraith, David Niven, and many others.
Along the way, the listener will be treated to Buckley's romance with wine, his love of the right word, his intoxication with music, and his joy in skiing and travel.
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More Buckley than Reagan
- De Hebern en 10-12-20
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Getting It Right
- De: William F. Buckley
- Narrado por: Patrick Cullen
- Duración: 9 h y 28 m
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Getting It Right is set in the upheaval of the 1960's. The Cuban missile crisis has brought the Communist threat to within miles of the United States, and extremist movements roil the American Right.
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Getting it Right
- De Anonymous User en 08-11-06
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Buckley
- William F. Buckley Jr. and the Rise of American Conservatism
- De: Carl T. Bogus
- Narrado por: Mark Ashby
- Duración: 14 h y 9 m
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William F. Buckley, Jr., was the foremost architect of the conservative movement that swept the American political landscape from the 1960s to the early 2000s. When Buckley launched National Review, in 1955, conservatism was a beleaguered, fringe segment of the Republican Party. Three decades later Ronald Reagan - who credited National Review with shaping his beliefs - was in the White House. Buckley and his allies devised a new-model conservatism.
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Unbalanced panoramic of conservatism - No Buckley
- De John in PA en 07-18-14
De: Carl T. Bogus
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Saving the Queen
- A Blackford Oakes Mystery
- De: William F. Buckley Jr.
- Narrado por: James Buschmann
- Duración: 10 h y 14 m
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President Truman is nearing the end of his term in office, and Great Britain has a new queen. It is 1952; the Cold War is beginning to heat up, and vital Western military secrets are falling into Soviet hands. The CIA is faced with a delicate dilemma, for the source of the leaks to the KGB has been traced directly to the Queen's chambers.
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Well written, compellingly plotted
- De K. Worthington en 09-08-04
Lo que los oyentes dicen sobre Miles Gone By
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- Troy
- 09-10-12
If you like Buckley, you'll love this
What made the experience of listening to Miles Gone By the most enjoyable?
There are very few things in life I enjoy as much as listening to William F. Buckley speak, so for me this was as good as it gets. Most know what a genius the man was, but far fewer are aware of what a sharp wit and tremendous sense of humor he had. There were times while listening I was laughing out loud.
What was one of the most memorable moments of Miles Gone By?
His section on sailing has been my favorite part so far.
Have you listened to any of William F. Buckley’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
No.
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
The obituary for his mother was very moving. She must have been a very remarkable woman.
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- Emilio Largo
- 10-12-10
Charming
I knew of Buckley from his appearances on Firing Line, his newspaper columns, and occasional speeches and essays. I read this book immediately upon concluding Christopher Buckley's "Losing Mum and Pup" to see why Christo (if I may be so familiar) was so fond of his father. The book is a series of, for the most part, apolitical essays about life -- interesting people he has known, places he has traveled, and his two favorite outdoor pursuits, sailing and skiing. He shows himself to have been warm, witty, considerate, and a boon companion on his adventures. I found myself wishing the book could go on and on. Having the author narrate a personal book like this is helpful because he can add an arch tone to suggest a humorous jab that might be missed by the casual reader. Doubtless my favorite story was about the "Angel of Craig's Point," about which I will say no more. Read the book. I intend to read more of his work. I also see where Christopher got his wicked sense of humor. Great book, particularly for those not familiar with his body of work. The cover photo is a poor choice -- it makes Buckley appear weak, querulous, and pensive, qualities which simply don't exist in the book.
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- C. J.
- 11-28-15
Buckley narrating is great
Fun memoir, good anecdotes... occasionally starts to drag, but Buckley's voice is great nostalgia. Occasional uncorrected slip-ups do not detract but rather make it seem as though you're having a conversation with him.
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- Mark
- 03-01-12
Must Listen
What made the experience of listening to Miles Gone By the most enjoyable?
Narrated by Bill himself which makes it very genuine.
What was one of the most memorable moments of Miles Gone By?
The dissertation on Whittaker Chambers, it had such a resounding effect I bought the audiobook
What does William F. Buckley bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
WFB recited his work with the passion that he wrote it.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
Absolutely.
Any additional comments?
Keep up the good work and I hope that more authors narrate their written works.
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- Mark Twain
- 10-14-16
Buckley, reading Buckley's writing about Buckley
This book is Buckley's reading of Buckley's writing on Buckley's life experience, from childhood onward. I could imagine no better book, save God Himself reading the King James Bible.
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- gregory a.
- 03-21-24
Learning in every chapter
This is a great book awesome writing story telling. Learn a new English word in every paragraph
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- James Adams
- 01-12-19
A+ Delightfully Apolitical Fly-On-The-Wall With 20th Century Greats
Buckley takes you along with him on journeys over land and sea wonderfully described, coming across dozens of the greats of the 1900’s, from Capote to Reagan.
You get to be that fly-on-the-wall to enjoy the company of the rich and famous in their often opulent surroundings, and he sizes up many of them, mostly graciously.
Buckley’s command of the English language along with his quick witted humor make this one a truly easy and enjoyable romp through that great era in our country.
Made me wistfully miss many of our country’s leaders who’ve passed, and wonder what they would make of today’s world.
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- Dane Maralason
- 07-10-21
So Glad to Hear His Life Story in His Own Voice
Though Buckley was a figure of my youth before I understood political demarcations, I remember had much I loved listening to him on the occasions I happened across his show Firing Line, or stumbled into something he wrote. My closest family were all wacked out hyper libs, but then so was I. But only superficially because everything Buckley said just made sense to me. Listening to his soothing voice articulate the essays that made up his life has not only been a joy but a true enlightenment of his intellect which I assumed as a youth but now realize as an adult. A great life, a wonderful person and a remarkable story told by the one who lived it.
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- Biff
- 09-17-08
Insight into Mr. Buckley
Bill Buckley has been a titan of political thought for the last half century and was seminal to my own adult political formation. Therefore, my personal veneration of the man may lend to a biased view of this book. That said, because this book is actually a conglomeration of previously published material, it occasionally suffers from a lack of flow. However, if you are interested in the man himself, then this book is for you. The fact that it is narrated by the author, adds greatly to the experience. While there are passages on subjects that I would not consider cynosure (I am not a sailor and am not particularly interested in that pastime), I still give the audio book a 5-star rating based on the overall experience.
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- 10-23-17
A Life Well Lived
As I conclude this book, I find myself thankful to have been immersed for a time in the transcendent life story of a good human being, a portrait, never boring, conveyed with care and pace that left me feeling like a student encouraged to reach higher.
Buckley's journey on Earth seemed one of ferocity of personal enjoyment, professional dedication, and intellectual rigor. I think the shear range and fullness of his experiences are enviable. Even though I could not relate to his relative privilege, I did relate to his apparent appreciation of and obligations to the many gifts in his life. I sensed in him, too, a duty to use his gifts to defend truth as he understood it. I never detected self-righteousness or arrogance in him; he was simply brilliant and beholden, accordingly, to the kind of pure apprehension that often evokes envy.
One very fascinating detail, I discovered, was the number and depth of associations Buckley cultivated with individuals diametrically opposed to his political viewpoints. He was not afraid to subject his ideas to the crucible. That these seemingly odd relationships were so enduring and sentiments reciprocated is surely a testament to his good-humored nature and acknowledged stature.
It's an otherworldly feeling coming away from this book. I somehow feel as if I've assumed the itinerary of an elite: joined the CIA, stolen aboard the Sea Cloud, crept through an unguarded gate (fully clothed!) at Bohemian Grove, and become an impertinence to the Queen of England. Even though I know I had no business being there, upon returning I feel compelled to do more with the itinerary I own. I only wish it were still possible to add "Shake hands with WFB" to that list.
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