Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse ~ Full Audiobook [philosophy]

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07/31/22

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315m

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Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse audiobook.

Genre: philosophy

Siddhartha is one of the great philosophical novels. Profoundly insightful, it is also a beautifully written story that begins as Siddhartha, son of an Indian Brahman, leaves his family and begins a lifelong journey towards Enlightenment. On the way he faces the entire range of human experience and emotion: he lives with ascetics, meets Gotama the Buddha, learns the art of love from Kamala the courtesan, and is transformed by the simple philosophy of the ferryman Vasudeva whose wisdom comes not from learned teachings but from observing the River. Herman Hesse (1877-1962) was a German-Swiss novelist, poet, and painter. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1946.

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Chapters (Approximate)

(00:00:00) Chapter 01

(00:21:03) Chapter 02

(00:48:12) Chapter 03

(01:12:09) Chapter 04

(01:24:35) Chapter 05

(02:01:12) Chapter 06

(02:23:30) Chapter 07

(02:48:31) Chapter 08

(03:19:28) Chapter 09

(03:54:40) Chapter 10

(04:19:10) Chapter 11

(04:37:43) Chapter 12

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The Turn of the Screw by Henry James ~ Full Audiobook [horror]

July 31, 2022

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355m

The Turn of the Screw by Henry James audiobook.

Genre: horror

On a lonely English estate called Bly, a young governess accepts what seems like a straightforward post: care for two charming orphaned children, Miles and Flora, while their handsome, distant uncle insists he never be bothered. Eager to prove herself, she throws her whole heart into the role, determined to be the perfect guardian in a house full of quiet corridors, closed doors, and unspoken rules. But as the days lengthen and the countryside grows still, the governess begins to sense an invisible pressure at Bly, as if the past is not finished with its hold on the present. Strange sightings and unsettling impressions creep into her routine, and she becomes convinced that forces beyond the ordinary are watching the children and working to claim them. With the loyal housekeeper Mrs. Grose as her only confidante, the governess battles doubt, isolation, and the fear that her own judgment may be slipping, even as Miles and Flora remain bafflingly serene. Henry James' classic novella tightens like a vise, exploring innocence and corruption, obsession and duty, and the chilling possibility that the worst horrors may come from what we cannot fully name - or what we refuse to see.

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Chapters (Approximate)

(00:00:00) Chapter 1

(00:17:52) Chapter 2

(00:29:37) Chapter 3

(00:39:56) Chapter 4

(00:56:21) Chapter 5

(01:11:55) Chapter 6

(01:23:25) Chapter 7

(01:46:29) Chapter 8

(02:00:06) Chapter 9

(02:16:45) Chapter 10

(02:33:53) Chapter 11

(02:48:24) Chapter 12

(03:01:04) Chapter 13

(03:11:12) Chapter 14

(03:27:44) Chapter 15

(03:39:33) Chapter 16

(03:49:32) Chapter 17

(03:58:52) Chapter 18

(04:12:09) Chapter 19

(04:21:22) Chapter 20

(04:31:23) Chapter 21

(04:45:11) Chapter 22

(05:02:28) Chapter 23

(05:14:30) Chapter 24

(05:26:17) Chapter 25

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The Power of Concentration by Theron Q. Dumont ~ Full Audiobook [self help]

July 31, 2022

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260m

The Power of Concentration by Theron Q. Dumont audiobook.

Genre: self help

In The Power of Concentration, Theron Q. Dumont lays out a practical, motivational guide to training the mind to focus on command. Written in an energetic, early self-improvement style, the book argues that concentrated attention is the hidden force behind achievement in business, study, and personal growth. Dumont breaks concentration down into learnable habits: directing thought deliberately, shutting out distractions, strengthening willpower, and turning vague wishes into clear purposes. Through short chapters, examples, and mental drills, the listener is invited to examine how worry, scattered effort, and negative suggestion weaken effectiveness, and how disciplined thinking can replace them with calm persistence. The book also explores how concentration shapes character, influences decision-making, and builds confidence by repeatedly proving to yourself that you can hold to a chosen task. More than a theory of the mind, it is a call to daily practice: set a definite aim, focus on the next actionable step, and train your attention like a muscle until focus becomes your default state.

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Chapters (Approximate)

(00:00:00) Chapter 00

(00:04:26) Chapter 01

(00:44:06) Chapter 02

(00:56:42) Chapter 03

(01:17:33) Chapter 04

(01:39:32) Chapter 05

(02:04:54) Chapter 06

(02:23:39) Chapter 07

(03:08:44) Chapter 08

(03:23:42) Chapter 09