The Adventures of Pinocchio by C. Collodi ~ Full Audiobook [folklore]

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07/07/22

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The Adventures of Pinocchio by C. Collodi audiobook.

Genre: folklore

In a humble Italian workshop, the lonely woodcarver Geppetto carves a marionette from a lively piece of wood and names him Pinocchio. To Geppetto's astonishment, the puppet can talk, laugh, sulk, and bolt out the door the moment he gets the chance. Pinocchio wants the privileges of a real boy, but he has no patience for the responsibility that comes with them, and his hunger for quick fun makes him easy prey for smooth-talking tricksters and too-good-to-be-true promises. Sent toward school and a better life, he instead tumbles into a chain of misadventures that test his honesty, courage, and ability to care about anyone beyond himself. Along the way he encounters a stern but watchful conscience, deceptive companions, harsh lessons about work and poverty, and moments of genuine kindness that he almost squanders. As Geppetto searches and sacrifices for his wayward creation, Pinocchio must face the consequences of his choices and decide what kind of person he wants to become. Darkly comic and sharply moral, Collodi's classic explores temptation, accountability, and the hard-earned path from selfishness to character.

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Chapters (Approximate)

(00:00:00) Chapter 01

(00:05:03) Chapter 02

(00:10:16) Chapter 03

(00:17:31) Chapter 04

(00:21:57) Chapter 05

(00:26:34) Chapter 06

(00:30:20) Chapter 07

(00:36:07) Chapter 08

(00:40:57) Chapter 09

(00:45:46) Chapter 10

(00:50:35) Chapter 11

(00:58:06) Chapter 12

(01:04:13) Chapter 13

(01:09:47) Chapter 14

(01:15:41) Chapter 15

(01:21:18) Chapter 16

(01:28:41) Chapter 17

(01:39:04) Chapter 18

(01:47:54) Chapter 19

(01:55:19) Chapter 20

(02:00:19) Chapter 21

(02:05:12) Chapter 22

(02:10:32) Chapter 23

(02:19:59) Chapter 24

(02:28:10) Chapter 25

(02:33:07) Chapter 26

(02:37:26) Chapter 27

(02:46:35) Chapter 28

(02:55:03) Chapter 29

(03:06:29) Chapter 30

(03:17:36) Chapter 31

(03:32:18) Chapter 32

(03:46:02) Chapter 33

(03:59:59) Chapter 34

(04:10:46) Chapter 35

(04:19:13) Chapter 36

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Poor Richard’s Almanack by Benjamin Franklin audiobook.

Genre: philosophy

Poor Richard's Almanack

A brief biographical sketch of Franklin's life, followed by a collection (published in 1899) of 670 aphorisms, apothegms, or proverbs - short, pithy, instructive sayings - that were scattered throughout the pages of his Poor Richard's Almanack over its 25 years of once-a-year publication (1732-1758). Many of these sayings are familiar to all . . . 'a penny saved is a penny earned' . . . 'a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush' . . . but there are many more for you to laugh at, ponder over and learn from! Most were not invented by him, but these little gems of wisdom Franklin gleaned from all over the world are what made his Almanack so wildly popular, and himself a wealthy man.

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(00:19:48) Chapter 01

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(01:21:25) Chapter 06

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The Game of Life and How to Play It by Florence Scovel Shinn audiobook.

Genre: self help

First published in 1925, Florence Scovel Shinn's The Game of Life and How to Play It is a compact, energetic guide to living with faith, intention, and spiritual poise. Drawing on biblical language, everyday anecdotes, and a principle-driven view of cause and effect, Shinn argues that life operates by learnable rules - and that words, beliefs, and expectations act like moves in a game, shaping what we experience. Through short chapters and vivid examples, she explores how fear and resentment can block progress, while forgiveness, gratitude, and unwavering trust can open paths to health, prosperity, and right relationships. At the center is a practical spiritual discipline: choose your aim, speak with conviction, and align your inner attitude with the good you seek, even when circumstances look discouraging. Warm, direct, and highly quotable, this book invites listeners to test its ideas in daily life and to practice a mindset where obstacles become assignments, and success means learning to cooperate with a higher law.

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(00:16:05) Chapter 2

(00:29:55) Chapter 3

(00:44:21) Chapter 4

(01:00:06) Chapter 5

(01:15:35) Chapter 6

(01:30:10) Chapter 7

(01:47:09) Chapter 8

(02:04:05) Chapter 9

(02:21:53) Chapter 10