Paolo Buglioni, Perché le sue indagini mettono in allarme una società di punta nel campo della biogenetica? Sono storie di chi è piombato nel buio, ma ha avuto la forza di ritrovare la luce. narrative that plumbs some of the most dramatic days in U.S. presidential James A. Garfield was one of the most extraordinary men ever elected president. Irene Facheris, Migliaia di persone in tutto il mondo hanno frequentato i suoi corsi, basati sui principi di self-help e miglioramento personale e professionale. Could not put it down, The River of Doubt: Theodore Roosevelt's Darkest Journey (Unabridged), Hero of the Empire: The Boer War, a Daring Escape, and the Making of Winston Churchill (Unabridged), Dead Wake: The Last Crossing of the Lusitania (Unabridged), In the Garden of Beasts: Love, Terror, and an American Family in Hitler's Berlin (Unabridged). Sparklingly alive…[Millard] brings to life a moment in the nation’s history when access to the president was easy, politics bitter, and medical knowledge slight. Joel Dicker, Letto da: Listen to your audiobook on Apple (iOS) or Android phones and tablets. James A. Garfield was one of the most extraordinary men ever elected president. Millard takes all of these elements in a forgotten period of history and turns them into living and breathing things.” —Associated Press “Think you’re not interested in James Garfield, our 20th President? I listened to it without taking a break. Cosa significa essere donna? . The drama of what hap­pened subsequently is a powerful story of a nation in tur­moil. An achingly good, suspenseful read….compelling characters and nail-biting storytelling, and [readers] will no doubt walk away even more emotionally affected by Garfield’s tragedy…..deftly skilled….One cannot help but hope that through Millard’s book, the ultimately inspiring story of America’s 20th president and the race to save his life will fill our minds and stay awhile. Isabel Allende, Letto da: our twentieth president? drawn portraits.”, “Displays Millard’s energetic writing and rare ability to La cittadina di Orphea, stato di New York, si prepara a inaugurare la prima edizione del locale festival teatrale, quando un terribile omicidio sconvolge l'intera comunità: il sindaco viene ucciso in casa insieme a sua moglie e suo figlio. The narrator did an excellent job telling the story of James Garfield. Would you like us to take another look at this review? Gerry Scotti, Di: . Oggi Dale Carnegie Training è l'azienda leader nella formazione manageriale e aziendale e vanta milioni di partecipanti in oltre 90 Paesi, e offre percorsi di training in più di 35 lingue. "Destiny of the Republic displays Millard's energetic writing and rare ability to effortlessly educate the listener." Con analisi approfondite e aneddoti penetranti Covey rivela dei percorsi step-by-step per vivere con equilibrio, integrità, onestà e dignità - tutti princìpi che ci forniscono la sicurezza necessaria per adattarsi al cambiamento e la saggezza e la forza per approfittare delle opportunità create dal cambiamento. merely a tragic figure but rather an extraordinary one.”, “Brings the era and people involved to vivid Emma Bovary ama come si divora, ama in una tragica voracità che somiglia a quella di un organismo incapace di assimilare, consuma se stessa e l'oggetto del suo desiderio in un tragico processo di alienazione amorosa, aiutata anche dal marito, Charles, che è tutt'altro che un uomo tranquillo e innocuo, ma un masochista morale di alto lignaggio che, con un sadismo perfettamente camuffato, contribuisce in maniera determinante al suicidio della moglie. —Janet Maslin, Top 10 Recommendations for 2011“One of the many pleasures of Candice Millard’s new book, Destiny of the Republic, [is] that she brings poor Garfield to life—and a remarkable life it was. But four months after his inauguration, a deranged office seeker tracked Garfield down and shot him in the back. She vividly captures an era of savage political infighting, lax security for public figures and appalling medical ignorance….This wonderful book reminds us that our 20th president was neither a minor nor merely a tragic figure, but rather an extraordinary one. crossroads of popular and professional history.”, “Make[s] for compulsive reading. Pablo Trincia, Di: James A. Garfield was one of the most extraordinary men ever elected president. A spirited tale that intertwines murder, politics and medical mystery, Candice Millard leaves us feeling that Garfield's assassination deprived the nation not only of a remarkably humble and intellectually gifted man but one who perhaps bore the seeds of greatness…. The unhinged assassin’s half-delivered strike shattered the fragile national mood of a country so recently fractured by civil war, and left the wounded president as the object of a bitter behind-the-scenes struggle for power—over his administration, over the nation’s future, and, hauntingly, over his medical care. You will be able to unsubscribe at any time. Listen Free to Destiny of the Republic: A Tale of Madness, Medicine and the Murder of a President audiobook by Candice Millard with a 30 Day Free Trial! . This book was great! Dopo i primi 30 giorni l'abbonamento si rinnova, Di: One of the pleasures of the book is the chance to learn more about Garfield, who appears as a fully realized historical figure instead of a trivia answer.” —Salon “This tale of physician error contextualized by politics and murder makes for riveting reading. A team of physicians administered shockingly archaic treatments, to disastrous effect. James A. Garfield was one of the most extraordinary men ever elected president. . . The power of her narrative drives the reader from page to page as the tragic tale unfolds, and the portraits of the main players are created with a love for the relevant detail. entertaining—and Millard renders it with grace, power, and sympathy.”, “Splendidly insightful…Stands securely at the Millard’s action-packed account of his life and truly strange death should change your mind. Please type in your email address in order to receive an email with instructions on how to reset your password. John Peter Sloan, Meticulously researched, epic in scope, and pulsating with an intimate human focus and high-velocity narrative drive, The Destiny of the Republic will stand alongside The Devil in the White City and The Professor and the Madman as a classic of narrative history.Total Run Time: 10 hours. If you enjoy reading about Abraham Lincoln and John F. Kennedy, you will find this book riveting. Meticulously researched, epic in scope, and pulsating with an intimate human focus and high-velocity narrative drive, The Destiny of the Republic will stand alongside The Devil in the White … . Marco Mete, Candice Millard has done that. . We are dedicated to providing top-quality audio content, offering over 30,000 unabridged titles—with more than 600 new releases and 100+ exclusive titles added each month. You need a United States address to shop on our United States store. . Autori Vari, Letto da: