The Course of Human Events

Creator: David Mccullough
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio
Category: Book

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Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars

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Sales Rank: 93249

Format: Audiobook, Unabridged
Media: Audio CD
Edition: Unabridged
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Dimensions (in): 5.5 x 5 x 0.5

ISBN: 0743550382
Dewey Decimal Number: 900
EAN: 9780743550383
ASIN: 0743550382

Publication Date: May 24, 2005
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In his own words. May 13, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

There is nothing better than hearing an accomplished author speak about his craft in his own words. He is a terrific author of history and his sincerety and love of his craft is abundantly apparent in this CD...

4 out of 5 stars

Nice overview of concepts in American History March 26, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

I enjoyed this book on tape (CD). It was nicely presented, however, less in depth than I had at first expected.

5 out of 5 stars

Course of Human Events January 19, 2007
3 out of 3 found this review helpful

David McCullough delivers an inspirational overview of our country's rich history, reminding us that our leaders past and present were/are human, yet were able to rise to the challenges and exemplify the best that man's character has to offer

5 out of 5 stars

Lovely speech - a joy for any history lover September 22, 2006
19 out of 19 found this review helpful

I am a high school history teacher - not the type of history teacher who got into it so he could also coach. I am a REAL history teacher. I love history, I read histories for entertainment. I go on trips to see historical places. History is exciting and important to me.

McCullough's wonderful 40 minute speech on the Founding Fathers, history and great literature made my soul sing. I learned a lot but mostly I found the joy of listening to a kindred spirit discuss history and its importance and the joys of learning.

I also found myself being a bit envious of McCullough's wonderful speaking voice and the fact that he writes so well. However, I quickly recovered since McCullough is not stingy with either of these talents.

Do not let the relatively short length of this CD deter you from purchasing it - you will want to listen to it again and again over the years.

5 out of 5 stars

Thank you August 14, 2006
20 out of 22 found this review helpful

I love David McCullough and I own all of his books. I have had the opportunity to hear him speak twice and both times he was brilliant, original, gracious and interesting. I am pleased that other speeches of his are available for purchase.
This CD is broken into chapters so you can skip to your favorite sections. Section 3 with the quote by Edith Hamilton and section 9 where Mr. McCullough discusses how he fell in love with reading are my favorites. I plan to give this CD as a gift. I enjoyed it tremendously.