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Rich, evocative, and dignified, the King James version of the Bible remains the favorite of millions for both its inspirational and poetic qualities. This awe-inspiring production contains the Old Testament in its entirety, read by a versatile group of distinguished performers. Whether it's your first introduction to the ancient text or whether you can recite each word from memory, you will enjoy the literary and spiritual value this audio book has to offer. ... Read more

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Not what I expected
I have always loved anything that the Mills sisters did and was a big fan of Nanny and the Professor (though I only saw it in reruns), but this book is the best! Julliet writes in a very easy conversational style and is not the least bit preachy. This is the first "new age/self help" book that I read, though to call it that is really doing it a disservice. It is a wonderful autobiography, cookbook, diet book, spiritual journey, love story and mediation all rolled into one. Includes many personal stories told with Julliet's own wonderful gentle humor. Highly recommended!

A Self Help book that doesn't read like one!
Juliet Mills is not only a talented actress, but now we find she is also a talented writer. In MIND, BODY & SOUL IN BALANCE, Juliet delves into various aspects of our lives, and offers suggestions, based on personal experience.

I'm not usually a fan of self help books. But I found MIND, BODY & SOUL IN BALANCE a refreshing change of pace. Juliet doesn't "tell us" how to live. She merely gives us a variety of alternatives for bettering ourselves overall, with a straighforward approach.

She also includes some delicious recipes, and a look into her own life.

There's also an interview with Juliet in the 2000-2001 Romance Calendar & Romance Companion available here at Amazon, published by The Romance Club. ... Read more

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Rich, evocative and dignified, the King James version of the Bible remains the favorite of millions of readers for both inspirational and poetic qualities. Here are four of the most remarkable books, read with eloquent expressiveness by distinguished performers. 4 cassettes. ... Read more

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Disappointing
I bought this mostly for Ecclesiastes, and unfortunately, Juliet Mills' interpretation is absolutely wrong. This is one of the most beautiful, realistic and world-weary books in all of literature and she reads it as anangry, old testement prophet, or worse, a hell and brimstone fundamentalistpreacher. Michael York is far too bright and hopeful for the Psalms. Idon't think these people understood the true nature of the writings theywere reading. A very shallow, TV evangelist approach to the Bible. ... Read more

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Misleading Title
It is a wonderful idea to make available recordings of great speeches. I hope we have more of this in the future.
In the case of older speeches, the selection is very good, considering the restraints of time, and the readers are uniformly excellent.
As for the modern speeches, it is a marvel of technology that we can hear these speeches as delivered.It is incredible that we can hear the voice of William Jennings Bryan.I can listen to Martin Luther King's "I have a dream" a thousand times and never tire of it! How I wish Icould listen to the voice of Patrick Henry!But this selection is too heavily weighted to the modern, andmany of those do not deserve billing as the GREATEST speeches of ALL TIME.Also, some ofthe modern speeches which are included are abridged, e.g. Reagan is cut off in the middle of a sentence, while lengthy and undeserving speeches are played out in their entirety.
Also, with only a few exceptions, the selection is almost entirely American.It is hard to understand why Jimmy Carter's lengthy speech on energy policy is included, while Pericles' funeral oration is not; or why only a small portion of a single Winston Churchill speech is included;whywhile Bill Clinton's complete 1993 pulpit address, in excess of 20 minutes, is included.
It would be helpful if the complete list of speeches were available to online buyers, as it would be to shoppers in a brick and mortar store.

Living History
I have listened to this collection twice now, both times with pleasure.Hearing the acutal voices of Amelia Earhart, Rev. Martin Luther King, Winston Churchill and Neil Armstrong made a deeper connection than simplyreading their words.The collection showcases different subjects and manytimes contrasts opposing viewpoints of the ideas.This volume is afantastic introduction to the moving ideals and sometimes sad truths thathave influenced Western Civilization. ... Read more

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Iris Murdoch's 26th novel is a romp as well as an homage to that master of convoluted comedy, Shakespeare.She has adopted a syncopated slightly mocking tone, and many scenes have a distinctly theatrical air.She has also achieved a disarming sense of timelessness, due in part to the fact that her eccentric characters, a close-knit circle of friends, are extremely well-off and spend their days and nights dashing between their country estates and their London houses.The tale begins on the eve of a wedding.Edward is to marry the lovely Marian.Benet, his rather fussy friend and neighbor, is in charge of the proceedings.

Marian's note leaves everyone in a tizzy.

Who is Jackson?Where is Marian?The darkness of mystery mingles with the lightness of comedy for something completely different. ... Read more

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only for Murdoch fans, if them!
This was the first book by Murdoch I'd read (listened to) - a big mistake. It is AWFUL. Without her name it would never have been published. Though trying to be set in the time of writing (she mentions the Holocaust) it is really 1910. None of the characters have jobs or even think of working, spend half the book telephoning each other or staying home to get a call (answering machines don't seem to exist) and the other half driving back and forth from their country houses to their London houses. (They make do without servants in their London houses.)

There is no plot, just one thread of a story, and the point of focus jumps from one character to another for no reason. Almost at the end two characters who haven't opened their mouths before suddenly declare love
and, naturally, propose immediate marriage (in 1995?) to two other peripheral characters - as if this novel had just divided into two daughter novels.

All the characters who are at all developed are unlikable, the others unbelievable. Jackson seems to be treated as a Symbol but of what I couldn't make out, since he is hardly present for most of the book and does almost nothing.

The total impression is of a kaleidoscope where the glass bits are just pieces of broken bottles.

The Reader's Dilemma
My dilemma was whether to finish this annoying book or not. My choice was to finish it, hoping it would be redeemed by the clarification of Jackson's Dilemma at last. It was not.

I found the dialogue repetitive, overly sentimental, hard to follow (like very bad stream of consciousness)and the characters, other than Owen and Jackson, uninteresting people with too little to do and too much time to think about it.

There was some plot resemblence to A Midsummer Night's Dream, or A Winter's Tale, but in this book at least, Iris Murdoch is no Shakespeare.

Unfortunately for me, this was my first Iris Murdoch. It will be awhile before I pick up another.

Avoid a dilemma: read other Murdoch novels before Jackson's
To be fair to Iris Murdoch, I suggest that a first-time Murdoch reader avoid choosing Jackson's Dilemma for a first exposure to Murdoch.Not knowing that this was her last novel I began my Murdoch adventure at a disadvantage.Although I found the novel interesting it was definitely unsatisfying because her concept of Jackson was not well enough developed.In light of recent research regarding the effect of Alzheimers Disease on her writing, I'll certainly read some of her earlier novels.

The Truth
The truth is that this book is, while not bad, surely not as good as Murdoch can be. Of course, she was a victim of Alzheimer's, and this was was her last book. But it is important to warn readers to do a deep reading of the literary criticism given to the book. Critics, obviously aware of Murdoch's illness, wanted to be kind - she is a powerhouse of a genius after all. But the book, while engaging, takes a long time to become truly absorbing, and even then, the story's inconsistencies remain and are impossible to ignore. Nonetheless, Jackson's Dilemma is a good read, and I do genuinely appreciate it.

The Awful End to a Great Career
Never read Murdoch before, and unfortunately this awful book doesn't seem like the place to have started either. After finishing it, I discovered she was diagnosed with Alzheimer's right after completing the manuscript-which goes a long way toward explaining how such an acclaimed author could produce such a monumentally uninteresting book. Another somewhat telling thing I discovered is that the reviewers of this book seem fairly evenly split between describing it as a comedy and describing it as a mystery, of which it is neither.

The rough gist of the book is that there is a circle of upper-class Brits who have become friends over the years, plus an enigmatic butler/manservant Jackson. One of the circle is to wed another, when complications arise, sending the whole group into a tizzy. Secret longings are revealed, secret pain and guilt expounded on, endless pontificating and empty philosophizing ensure. I suppose it's vaguely reminiscent of Austen, with various upper-class, and poor hanger-on's all repressing themselves until, in an orgy of Shakespearean homage, everyone gets duly paired off with the behind the scenes assistance of Jackson (can you say "Puck"?).

It sounds vaguely enjoyable, but it isn't. First of all, it's not funny in the slightest. Ever. Secondly, as a satire of the upper class it's halfhearted. Yes, they're all self-absorbed idiots in one way or another, requiring the practical blue-collar help of Jackson to put anything right. But it's a very gentle and loving satire, with no teeth whatsoever, and therefore fails to leave an impression. Thirdly, it's not suspenseful in the slightest. For there to be suspense, there must first exist characters that one cares about, and there are none here. There are some things to be curious about (what's Jackson's story), but nothing that is engaging on anything but the most superficial level. Finally, as writing, it's pretty bad. Given the tremendously stilted dialogue, and bizarre repetitions in some passages, one has to assume that Murdoch was beginning to lose the plot already and that no editor dared point out some of the obvious weaknesses.

Best to skip this and concentrate on her earlier work. ... Read more

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Ask Jesus to Forgive you for your sins and to save your soul and He will........
This is a very great product. I play a different cd to my son at night when he is asleep. This is a great spiritual treat for any one but even better for babies. Before they start hearing the lies and garbage of this world they should be hearing the truth, I love this porduct. The readers put together nice voice dialogs and add character to their reading. This product is also good for calming your child when you play it to them softly. If you don't beleive than thats to bad all I no is it works for mine........

KJV Old Testament
Lots of problems - some chapters missing - had go to publisher to get corrected.Maybe alright now, haven't listened to all of it. ... Read more

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For a fan of gothic romances, the opportunity to listen to an audiobook about Jane Eyre is not to be missed.Charlotte Bronte created quite an admirable herione in Jane Eyre.As a penniless orphan, she had to endure many adversities in order to secure her status asa governess in the home of a Mr. Rochester, a temperamental man with a dark secret - a secret so powerful it could destroy the powerful bond he had created with Jane Eyre.Charlotte Bronte is applauded for having invented such an independent and unforgettable character. ... Read more

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Malice Domestic 6: a lovingly-produced anthology
Malice Domestic 6 is a top-notch audio production.Its four cassettes contain a variety of mostly "cozy" mystery stories, though none are exceedingly neat or polite (you'll get lots of suspense and"edge").The narrators are top-quality, as well, and perfectlymatched with the stories they read aloud.Pleasant musical interludesbetween the stories allow the impact of a particular story to sink inbefore the next one begins.There are no "filler" stories and nolazy performances in this audio, which is clearly a labor of love on thepart of its producers.Highly entertaining and highly recommended. ... Read more

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Juliet Mills, an actress of considerable stature having won an Emmy Award for QB VII and a Tony nomination for her role in Five Finger Exercise, reads Wuthering Heights and brings it to life.As a convincing, unsentimental account of passionate love, the nineteenth-century novel remains a towering landmark virtually unequalled in English literature.Heathcliff, a savage, tormented foundling, falls wildly in love with Catherine Earshaw, the daughter of his benefactor.Violence and misery flow from their fthwarted longing for each other, continuing relentlessly and without diminution into the next generation.With immense power and strength, Ms. Bronte's prose evokes the raw beauty of the moors and reveals uncanny understanding of the terrible truths about men and women.The remarkable power of this perception becomes even more extyraordinary in light of the fact that it comes from the heart of a frail, inexperienced girl who lived out her lonely life in the moorland wilderness and died a year after this great novel was published. ... Read more

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Shakespeare's sonnets are among the most famous love poems in the English language. Beautiful, poignant, and intriguing, they describe the poet's passionate friendship with a young man, his friend's seduction by the poet's own mistress, his friend's relationship with a rival poet, and his dalliances with "a woman colored ill." Performed by Elliott Gould, Vanessa Redgrave, Alfre Woodard, Michael York, and others. 2 cassettes.Amazon.com Review
A sonnet is a structured poem of 14 lines written in iambicpentameter. William Shakespeare is the acknowledged master of thismedium, turning each set of 140 syllables into miniature dramas aboutlove, lust, betrayal, shame, and death. Shakespeare's sonnets tend tobe overshadowed by his plays, but these poems are often considered tobe among the greatest of all time. The 154 sonnets in this collectionare joined by "A Lover's Complaint" and 20 songs, including "The Windand the Rain" and "Willow Song." Read by Minnie Driver, KelseyGrammer, Vanessa Redgrave, Julian Sands, and others, this recordingwill make even a reluctant listener wonder, "O, from what power hastthou this powerful might?" Listen to Julian Sands read "Oh,from What Power Hast Thou This Powerful Might." Visit our audio helppage for more information. (Running time: 3 hours, 2 cassettes)--C.B. Delaney ... Read more

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Two women, two generations apart, both on the brink of scandal...Phoebe shared more than her unruly dark curls with the ancestor whose portrait graced the walls of Ham House. Impatient of convention, both had retreated from the excesses of London life to Richmond's leafy beauty. Yet neither had enjoyed peace for long. Their retreat posed a challenge to Society's most notorious rakes - a certain Viscount Ransome seemed set on making Phoebe his own. But secrets and passion were part of the fabric of Ham House and Phoebe had learnt from her rebellious ancestor. She planned to bring the arrogant Viscount to his knees... ... Read more

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the best narrated audio book I've ever heard
I love listening to audio books and I can honestly say that Julie Mills' reading of Jane Eyre was the most pleasurable listening experience I've ever had.Her interpretation of this story and each of the characters is truly amazing.I haven't watched the movie of Jane Eyre, but I can't believe it will be better than listening to this audio book.I have the actual book, too, which I would read when it was more convenient than listening, and there is no comparison!I now want to find other books narrated by Juliet Mills (of course, some of the credit must be given to Charlotte Bronte, too!)I listened to the Unabridged version, however, so I'm not sure how good the abridged version is.If Juliet Mills is reading it, it MUST be excellent. ... Read more

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Helene Junot is the lovely young head of an international magazine empire. Women envy her; men desire her. But behind her stunning beauty and brilliant brain lies the memory of a nightmare - one she is determined to avenge. By the author of "The Love Makers" and "Forever". ... Read more

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ADDICTIVE
Judith Gould's SINS is a super-glossy weaving tale of passion and intrigue set into the world of haute-couture which starts during WW2 and ends in the early 80's.Hélène Junot is a strong heroine surrounded by a group of colorful characters, many of whom are driven by their own need to destroy her, in a setting that is as rich as the people who lives in it. Gould uses every trick in the book (sex, money, power, sex...) to capture her readers and transports them into a world of (not so) privileged lives, and thus succeeds in making her first novel a thrilling experience.-----Martin Boucher

Deeply Intriguing Romantic Saga
A great historical romance that allows the mind to wander along some of the most intriguing times of the 20th century. If there was ever a woman I would like to emulate it would be Helene, this character is truly thedefinition of a Phoenix, and her rising from ashes again and again to makeher life a fulfilled one and truly incredible. The author simply is amazingwith her talent for balancing three differnt era's and societal factions ina truly imaginitive story. ... Read more

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A unique collection of mystery stories featuring women detectives presented together in one volume by some of the world's best female writers, Agatha Christie, Mignon G. Eberhart, Dorothy L. Sayers, Gladys Mitchell, Phylis Bentley, Ruth Rendell, Patricia McGerr and Antonia Fraser. Tracing the evolution of the female sleuth, the detectives in these stories are shrewd, sophisticated, even hard-boiled. Amateur or professional, they unravel mysteries that involve the listener right from the start. Featuring Jane Marple in Tape-Measure Murder; Susan Dare in Easter Devil; Beatrice Lestrange Bradley in A Light On Murder; Miss Phipps in Miss Phipps and the Invisible Murderer; Avice Julian in Paintbox Place; Selena Mead in The Writing on the Wall; and Jemima Shore in The Case of the Parr Children. ... Read more

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This study is one of a specially developed series of critical essays on the major works of literature for use by students in universities, colleges and schools. This volume in the series provides close textual analysis of Charlotte Bronte's classic novel. ... Read more

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I love the book, but I hate this abriged version
The book is great and this abriged version is a money waste. I will suggest people to find free recording on the internet which includes the whole book.

One's Own Identity
Jane Eyre is a romantic novel.It portrays life for the women in the early 1800's.Jane wasn't like the other woman, she wanted to take care of her self.She didn't want the men to take care of her.She even compared herself to a man, and said she was smarter.Jane once said, "I can't stay here to become nothing to you."This quote showed that Jane wanted more out of life, than to be just a house wife.When you read this novel you will see that Jane is trying to find herself and on her journey in doing so, she also finds love.If you are into this kind of stuff, then you will like this book.

Jane Eyre? Pretty good!
I just read Jane Eyre for a 9th grade classic book project. Even though I chose the book, as it was recommended, I found it was a bit slow in some parts, Charlotte Bronte gets so into her descriptions that it bores the reader from time to time. It was a good book all the same.The writing technique amazing. I loved the romance and the happy ending. I recomend it to tennagers and young adults,but a word to the wise keep a French dictionary handy!

None other compares to Jane Eyre
If you have never read this great work of art, then I can only say that once you do, you will never come across another which compares.I still have not, though I have tried to find anything as deeply moving, meaningful, beautiful a story, and one so wonderfully well- written as Jane Eyre.My favorite movie version is the A & E version filmed a few years ago (1997, I believe) with Cirian Hinds, the Shakespearean actor, as Mr. Rochester.His portrayal captured most closely my impression of the character,from reading the novel, and I adored the whole script, and the beautiful use of language in that film. Also, the setting was wonderful. If you can find it, get that version.The story is so meanigful, don't leave this world without ever having read Jane Eyre.

I'm a man--and I liked it.
I had several men try to dissuade me from reading _Jane Eyre_, but I'm glad I didn't listen.This is not an exclusively "female" novel; Jane Eyre's conflicts are universal: feelings of insecurity, feelings ofjealousy; the temptation to give up what one truly wants for something lessdesirable but more easily obtainable.Women don't have a monopoly on thesestruggles.Any man with the slightest drop of romance and sensibility inhis veins should be able to enjoy this book. ... Read more

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From Edwardian London to sleek, modern Chicago, these shrewd, sophisticated, even hard-boiled stories come from Dorothy L. Sayres, Agatha Christie, Sara Paretsky, Ruth Rendell, and others. 2 cassettes. ... Read more