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Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/690068 to listen full audiobooks. Title: [German] - Milarepa - Herr der Yogis: Die Lebensgeschichte von Jetsün Milarepa Author: Tsang Nyön Heruka Narrator: Mike Maas Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 32 minutes Release date: May 17, 2023 Genres: History & Culture Publisher's Summary: Die bewegende Lebensgeschichte von Tibet's berühmtestem Yogi und tantrischen Meister aus dem 11. Jahrhundert. Er war Praktikant des 'inneren Feuers' und Vorvater einer großen buddhistischen Übertragungslinie Tibets (Kagyü) und ist bekannt für seine 'hunderttausend' spontanen Erleuchtungsgesänge, die Macht seiner Hingabe, sein allumfassendes Mitgefühl und die Tiefe seiner Verwirklichung. Dies ist die erste deutsche Übersetzung direkt aus dem Tibetischen. Kaum eine Lebensgeschichte eines großen Meisters und Yogis ist inspirierender als jene von Jetsün Milarepa, der angesichts unvorstellbarer Schwierigkeiten am Ende doch zur Befreiung gelangte. Bodhiraja, einer seiner Hauptschüler, zeigt sich von Milarepas Qualitäten und unglaubliche Hingabebereitschaft in seiner Praxis so beeindruckt, dass er fest daran glaubt, dieser sei kein Mensch, sondern bereits von Geburt an ein Buddha oder höherer Bodhisattva. Darauf angesprochen, entgegnet Milarepa: '….. es gibt keine hinderliche Einstellung und keine schlimmere Art, den Dharma misszuverstehen. Eine solche eingeengte Sicht macht es Dir unmöglich zu akzeptieren, dass ein gewöhnlicher Mensch wie ich, nachdem er in seiner Jugend schlimme Verbrechen beging, durch den Glauben an das Gesetz von Ursache und Wirkung das Interesse an den Belangen dieser Welt aufgeben und auf dem unbeirrten Weg unabgelenkter Meditation Erleuchtung erlangen kann.' Milarepa macht damit deutlich, dass ein Jeder von uns in seinem jetzigen Leben Erleuchtung erlangen kann, ganz gleich wie tief er in den Kreislauf der Existenzen verstrickt ist, weil die Unterweisungen und Praktiken des Vajrayana ein unvorstellbares Kräftepotential besitzen. Voraussetzung ist nur ein angemessenes Bemühen, die richtige Einstellung und Motivation. In dem von Milarepa hinterlassenen Vermächtnisbrief heißt es: 'Die früheren Buddhas prophezeihten, dass ein jedes Wesen, das Hingabe verspürt, wenn es nur einmal meinen Namen hört, für die nächsten sieben Lebenszeiten nicht in niederen Bereichen wiedergeboren wird und sich überdies an die Lebenszeiten wir erinnern können.'

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/690632 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Frederick Douglass Author: Rey Cayden Narrator: Shafi Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 0 hours 37 minutes Release date: May 16, 2023 Genres: History & Culture Publisher's Summary: Frederick Douglass: The Life of Courage and Conviction of a True American Hero Frederick Douglass was a towering figure in American history, whose life and legacy continue to inspire people around the world. Born into slavery in Maryland in the early 1800s, Douglass defied the odds to become one of the most important voices in the fight against slavery and for civil rights. Douglass's life was marked by a remarkable journey from bondage to freedom, and from ignorance to knowledge. Throughout his life, Douglass never stopped fighting for justice, and his influence extended far beyond his own time. This audiobook brings to life the remarkable journey of a man who overcame unimaginable obstacles to become a respected statesman and advocate for human rights. This audiobook will cover the following topics: - Childhood in Slavery - Learning to Read and Write - Escape to Freedom - Abolitionist Activism - Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass - Speaking Out - Women's Rights - The Civil War - Reconstruction - Family Life If you want to learn more, scroll up and click “add to cart” now!

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/693069 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Life and Times of Malcolm X Author: Rick Parry Narrator: Shafi Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 0 hours 41 minutes Release date: May 16, 2023 Genres: History & Culture Publisher's Summary: The Life and Times of Malcolm X: A Story of Transformation Malcolm X is a towering figure in American history and one of the most influential civil rights leaders of the 20th century. Born Malcolm Little in Omaha, Nebraska, in 1925, he would go on to become a force for change in the fight for Black liberation in America. From his early experiences with racism to his leadership role in the Nation of Islam, Malcolm X's life was marked by a relentless pursuit of justice and equality for Black people. His journey towards political consciousness and eventual break with the Nation of Islam would shape his views on civil rights and his vision for Black liberation. From his early life as a troubled youth to his transformation into a powerful civil rights leader, this audiobook takes you on a journey through the remarkable life of a man who fought tirelessly for justice and equality. This audiobook will cover the following topics: - Childhood and Family - Early Experiences with Racism - Conversion to Islam - Role in the Nation of Islam - Views on Civil Rights - Split with the Nation of Islam - Formation of the Organization of Afro-American Unity - Political Activism - Role in the Black Power Movement - Assassination - Legacy - Controversies - Personal Life - And many more! To learn more about Malcolm X, scroll up and click “add to cart” now!

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/706695 to listen full audiobooks. Title: [Portuguese] - Fernão Cardim Author: Capistrano De Abreu Narrator: Cido Tavares Format: Abridged Audiobook Length: 0 hours 31 minutes Release date: May 15, 2023 Genres: History & Culture Publisher's Summary: O historiador Capistrano de Abreu faz neste texto sucinto uma biografia bem completa daquele que é um dos mais relevantes nomes dentre os viajantes observadores do Brasil colonial: Fernão Cardim. Com a curiosidade de que sua obra só tenha sido descoberta no século XIX, o biógrafo narra as muitas idas e vindas do padre no Atlântico, envolvido nas mais diversas atividades – e tudo registrando!

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/706717 to listen full audiobooks. Title: [Portuguese] - Um livro sobre a Marquesa de Santos Author: Capistrano De Abreu Narrator: Cido Tavares Format: Abridged Audiobook Length: 0 hours 35 minutes Release date: May 15, 2023 Genres: History & Culture Publisher's Summary: O historiador Capistrano de Abreu faz neste texto sucinto uma biografia bem completa daquela que é uma das mais célebres personagens femininas do Brasil Império: Domitila de Castro do Canto e Melo, a Marquesa de Santos, amante de D. Pedro I. Do nascimento à morte em São Paulo, são apresentados todos os fatos relevantes de sua vida, incluindo sua participação na própria corte, no Rio de Janeiro. Curioso é notar que Capistrano de Abreu comenta a biografia escrita por Alberto Rangel, fazendo como que um resumo dela, com seu estilo direto.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/706718 to listen full audiobooks. Title: [Portuguese] - A obra de Anchieta no Brasil Author: Capistrano De Abreu Narrator: Cido Tavares Format: Abridged Audiobook Length: 0 hours 15 minutes Release date: May 15, 2023 Genres: History & Culture Publisher's Summary: O historiador Capistrano de Abreu faz neste texto sucinto uma biografia bem completa daquele que é um ícone na formação do Brasil. Do nascimento nas Ilhas Canárias à morte na cidade que hoje leva seu nome, no Espírito Santos, são apresentados todos os fatos relevantes de sua vida, bem como de sua obra – missionária, literária, humana.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/680886 to listen full audiobooks. Title: [French] - 15 000 volts: Le récit d'une renaissance Author: Louis Derungs Narrator: Paul Bertin-Hugault Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 41 minutes Release date: May 10, 2023 Genres: History & Culture Publisher's Summary: 'Depuis mon plus jeune âge, la vie et moi nous sommes mis perpétuellement à l'épreuve. Jusqu'au jour où elle a décidé de me mettre face au défi ultime : à l'âge de dix-neuf ans, j'ai été victime d'une électrocution de 15 000 volts.' Après un arrêt cardiaque de plusieurs minutes et six semaines de coma artificiel, Louis se réveille aussi dépendant qu'un nouveau-né, amputé des deux membres supérieurs. Il lui faudra plus de cinq mois de rééducation pour parvenir à marcher de nouveau et retrouver un minimum d'autonomie. Déterminé à ne pas sombrer, Louis profite de sa convalescence pour mettre au point une méthode basée sur la pleine conscience, l'hypnose, la nutrition et des techniques de mémorisation. Grâce à ces différentes méthodes, il retrouve progressivement un maximum d'autonomie, de sérénité et de plaisir, et prend possession de ce nouveau corps. Irréductible optimiste, Louis s'émerveille des petites choses et cultive le bonheur. Sa devise: rien n'est impossible, un potentiel infini réside en chacun de nous. Et son désir est de nous donner envie d'entreprendre des changements, de poursuivre et d'atteindre des objectifs, quels qu'ils soient. La métamorphose vers le mieux-être est accessible à tous, rien n'est impossible.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/689931 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Shattering Identity Bias Author: Mona Shindy Narrator: Leila Mokahal, Mona Shindy Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 35 minutes Release date: May 10, 2023 Genres: History & Culture Publisher's Summary: In the early seventies, a tiny three-year-old girl stood watching suitcases gliding by on the baggage carousel while hundreds of strangers bustled and jostled, all in a hurry. She’d just landed after a 22-hour flight from Cairo, through Changi and on to Sydney, with her two brothers and her mother. “Aida!” a familiar voice called her mother’s name. Then, “Monameeno!” her father cried and Mona was ‘home’. Captain Mona Shindy’s story is one of love, faith, courage, tenacity and, at times, of extreme bias. She takes the reader through her childhood, growing up in Sydney with hardworking immigrant parents who wanted nothing more than for their children to do well in life and be happy. From an early age, Mona travelled the paths less trodden – not only by women, but by women of Muslim faith. At the age of twenty, she joined the Australian Navy – one of few women and the first female of Muslim faith to wear the navy uniform. As an engineer, her 32-year career of active service with the Navy saw Mona rise through the ranks, leading many sailors and officers both at sea and ashore. She spearheaded organisations charged with developing, delivering and sustaining Navy assets, state of the art weapons systems and technologies. She made an outstanding contribution to Navy and the defence of her nation but, more importantly, she was instrumental in instigating and effecting change when it came to female integration and cultural diversity inclusion within this traditional, white, male-dominated arena. Shattering Identity Bias is Mona Shindy’s story but more than that, it is a story that will give hope and strength to all minority groups. It will help employers better harness the power of diversity and address the challenges that it brings. For every reader, Mona’s story will paint a stark picture of the reality of the world we live in.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/680092 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Surfers Who Don't Surf: A Collection of Stories of a Lifestyle Ever Altered Author: Nachum Shifren Narrator: Nachum Shifren Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 3 hours 30 minutes Release date: May 9, 2023 Genres: History & Culture Publisher's Summary: Where the Torah meets the surf, Surfers Who Don’t Surf is six decades of surf adventures and memories from the Surfing Rabbi—Nachum Shifren. This book travels from the 1960s to the twenty-first century, Malibu to Mexico, Hawaii to Puerto Rico and details an eclectic cast of characters famous and anonymous that includes: Tom Zahn, Miki “Da Cat” Dora, Marilyn Monroe, Honolulu Lulu, Pat Tobin, Mike Doyle, surfing’s Calamity Jane, Indo Dan, and many other characters you might expect and not expect. With words of wisdom by the known and saintly kabbalist, Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai, Surfers Who Don’t Surf mixes the spiritual and the earthly with humor and surf stoke. For those who have listened to Rabbi Shifren’s first book, Surfing Rabbi, they will find a rich experience by spirit and sea.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/691001 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Last Heroes: Foot Soldiers of Indian Freedom Author: P. Sainath Narrator: Derek Denzil Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 6 hours 25 minutes Release date: May 9, 2023 Genres: History & Culture Publisher's Summary: 'So who really spearheaded India's Freedom Struggle? Millions of ordinary people-farmers, labourers, homemakers, forest produce gatherers, artisans and others-stood up to the British. People who never went on to be ministers, governors, presidents, or hold other high public office. They had this in common: their opposition to Empire was uncompromising. In The Last Heroes, these footsoldiers of Indian freedom tell us their stories. The men, women and children featured in this book are Adivasis, Dalits, OBCs, Brahmins, Muslims, Sikhs and Hindus. They hail from different regions, speak different languages and include atheists and believers, Leftists, Gandhians and Ambedkarites. The people featured pose the intriguing question: What is freedom? They saw that as going beyond Independence. And almost all of them continued their fight for freedoms long after 1947. The post-1947 generations need their stories. To learn what they understood. That freedom and independence are not the same thing. And to learn to make those come together.