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Tao Te Ching
- A New English Version
- Narrated by: Stephen Mitchell
- Length: 1 hr and 41 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: Literature & Fiction, Poetry
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- Linda Cotton
- 03-21-17
Please warn before ad!
I have to add to what others have said. I listen to this book over and over and every time - the ad at the end shocks me. Audible.com, please, put something before the ad to signal the end of the book - like "audible hopes you enjoyed this book" - or put some music or something. At the very least- put a few seconds of silence or lower the sound level of the ad to match the book. With a name like "audible.com" you would think you would pay attention to consistent sound levels.
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- StarKing
- 08-06-18
They Got Rid of the Ad at the End - Phenominal
As the title of this review states, they currently seemed to have gotten rid of the ad at the end that other people have mentioned.
This book is filled with profound messages that will take multiple listens to digest and absorb.
47 people found this helpful
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- Michael
- 02-20-15
Please remove the ridiculous ad at the end
There is some great stuff to contemplate in this It's very relaxing to listen to. However, as others have said the ad at the end is absurd and totally takes you out of what should be a serene experience.
76 people found this helpful
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- Mary Durand
- 03-04-15
Peace is ruined at the end
How disruptive to have Cheri Jones' loud voice at the end!! It startles you and ruins the peace you were feeling after listening to this special book !
51 people found this helpful
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- Jason
- 08-12-13
Wonderful translation and reading, but...
Unfortunately, this recording is seriously marred by a loud and obnoxious Audible advertisement that starts IMMEDIATELY after the book is done. It is startling and incredibly out of place, especially considering the nature of this audiobook.
Audible absolutely needs to release an updated version, changing nothing save removing this offensive advertisement, and this would be a fantastic recording!
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- A reader
- 11-21-11
Infuriating "punch line"
I loved every aspect of this book. The translation, granted I know no other, was in clear and modern English that allowed me to fully appreciate the content in all its subtleties. Stephen Michell's soft tone of voice and the slow pace of his reading gently lead me through the meanders of Lao Tzu's thoughts.
As I heard the gentle voice say "by not dominating, the master leads", I was sinking deeper into a comfortable meditative mode. When suddenly, that Jack sprung out of her box: "Hello, this is Cherry Jones... bla bla bla". What possessed the producers of that book to kill it with that obnoxious ad at the end, which jumps into the listener's ears without a iota of a pause or a transition to isolate it from the reading of the Tao? That is how I learned that the reading of the Tao was over. With Ms Jones yelling in my ears.
That explains my one star for "Overall." There should be a grading for production quality.
88 people found this helpful
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- Meg
- 08-30-11
Great Translation; Weak Production
A beautiful translation of the Tao read perfectly by the author/translator is marred by the production value. When listening with an iPod or Nano, I can actually hear the recording turning on and off. When using the recording for meditative purposes the noise becomes distracting.
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- Molly
- 03-22-18
Commercial at the end
Tao Te Ching is always inspiring but in this version they chose to place a loud woman promoting something at the end of the audio book. I like to listen at night so is very disruptive and jarring and will prevent me from listening to the book through the end again.
9 people found this helpful
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- Sarah
- 06-17-10
Relaxing Listen
Listening to Tao wisdom any faster, would lose the point of what is being spoken. This audio book was the right speed and authors voice is easy on the ears. Many of the translations are easy to understand and give you plenty to contemplate.
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- Robert
- 11-18-12
Not Tao te ching
This book wasn’t for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more?
Written with the formal Zen practitioner mind, but if you wish to read the tao te ching, you must find a different version. Jane English's, is the only other one I have read and would recommend it highly. As it is accurate
What was most disappointing about Lao Tzu and Stephen Mitchell ’s story?
The author "Zen"ed up the story. To much of the translator not enough Tao
You didn’t love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities?
The author did depart from all other translators and use she, rather then he. I found this change to be wonderful and useful.
Any additional comments?
The book ends very VERY poorly. With some woman yelling at you about audio books and children. like being thrown in ice cold water. It hurts
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- Anonymous User
- 10-12-20
Beautiful
In my search of a higher power, I think I found what I was looking for. I hope it will do you the same.
These are great life rules to live by and it is in its nature very beautiful.
Thank you.
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- David Kinsella
- 06-18-19
My favourite
My favourite book, in my favourite translation, read by Stephen Mitchell himself, and he reads so well. His voice is perfect for it. An absolute delight and a must have for anyone's audiobook library.
If I was to be stranded on a desert island with one book it would be this one. Hands down. I've listened to it at least ten times I'd say. It resonates with me so much.