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The 48 Laws of Power
- Narrated by: Don Leslie
- Length: 9 hrs and 52 mins
- Abridged Audiobook
- Categories: Business & Careers, Career Success
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- Ricardo
- 03-19-13
Not a how to guide ..
After the first few laws I wasn't sure what I got myself into .. My first thought was "What kind of person would enjoy listening to this garbage". Then I came back to read the reviews and I found several other people who thought the same thing.
Either way I found myself listening a little bit more. The more I listened the more I found myself enjoying this audiobook.
Why do I say this? Because I don't see this as a "how to guide". I see this as two things 1. A history lesson .. If you dont learn from the past you are bound to repeat it.
2. YES some of these laws are sick and manipulative, but welcome to the real world. There are people that think like this.
Final thought:
The 48 Laws of power is a step by step how to guide, you have to listen between the lines and realize that the world is not all puppy dogs and rainbows. This book shows you how the world is and you can learn from the lessons presented.
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- Patricia
- 11-30-18
I cannot in good conscious listen to this book
I tried sticking with the book as several readers said they were glad they finally did. I simply could not do it and I am returning it ASAP for my credit back. I am a psychologist and I swear this is a training book on how to be a sociopath. I get it that there is evil in the world and there are psychopaths of all degrees, but this book tries to teach all the things that decent human beings strive NOT to be. If one of my kids or grandchildren accidentally heard part of this, I would be saying, "No, no, no, do not listen to this person." This is not how we want to behave in the world." I actually found myself exclaiming out lout, "You have go to be kidding me???!!" Quite a number of times. This book made me feel really horrible while I was listening to it. I do not do audible books to feel badly,
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- Dillon
- 01-11-14
Powerful Material but the author has a DarkOutlook
I think the content is great. I love the stories and case studies/historical examples that the author uses. The author likes to use words that suggest that in order to be powerful you must use trickery and deception. Perhaps his view of the world has always been of scarcity which is why his view on these topics feels so dark. I believe that by changing a few words but keeping all the same points there is an abundance based way to view and write this content that speaks to ways that we can achieve our aims without manipulation and create our success without feeling the need to walk all over the people around us to get there.
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- James
- 03-24-13
We All Have A Lot More Power Than We Realize!
When I first read this book a couple years ago, it was so apropos for were I was in my life as I was going through a career change myself. The book helped me to realize that harboring deep inside of me, was a lot of untapped potential and power that I've yet to utilize. Ever since then, I've made it a point to implement as many of the 48 Laws of Power into my daily life as I possibly can. If nothing else, this book is a great "get off first base and start rounding the bases" book for anyone who feels that their life could use a little bit of a kickstart.
I thought that the author, Robert Greene, kept the book on track, simple, easy to follow and matter of factual. Anyone who's willing to implement even 5 or 10 (you'll quickly find that The Laws naturally flow into each other and build upon each other) of these Laws of Power into their lives, won't be able to help themselves from making better decisions, and taking more control over their lives. Yet, at the same time, living a very fulfilling existence as we all ought to do.
I highly recommend this book as a great reference tool for your "toolbox kit of life"!
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- Briana Melissa Ford
- 04-16-13
How to Be a Villain, Narrated by Severus Snape
What did you love best about The 48 Laws of Power?
There were some practical laws, for good & evil doers
What about Don Leslie’s performance did you like?
He sounded like he would cue evil laughter at any moment
If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?
How to Be a Villain
Any additional comments?
Pretty good book. Check your motives before reading/listening
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
- John
- 07-25-07
Listen at High Speed
The production is high quality, but the guy talks soooo sloooowwwlllllyyyy that you can easily listen to it at 5x speed and understand every word.
As for content, Greene put a LOT of work into this and it really shows. The stories really help lock the laws into your memory.
But there is a ton of stuff in the book that the audiobook leaves out. The way it is organized, it would be impossible not to.
My advice? Get the book as well. You can find it online cheap and it has even more stories and insight to share.
Was the audiobook version worth the money? Yes.
Was it fun to listen to? Yes.
Do I recommend it to you? Only if you want to learn about power in all its gory details. If you're squeamish about the underbelly of wielding power, this is not for you.
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Overall3 out of 5 stars
- Elizabeth
- 10-04-10
With A Grain of Salt
I want world domination. Sure, don't we all?
Filled with interesting anecdotes, and methods of machiavellian maneuvering, this book is ideal inspiriation for the brooding evil genius or dictator within us. Often contradictory, the contents are still certainly fun.
The narrator does have a tendency towards slow, deliberate speech for unnecessary emphasis, but it's still listenable. The random musical interludes could have been done away with. Otherwise thoroughly entertaining.
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- GH
- 05-10-12
Engaging in a Machiavellian Way
Would you listen to The 48 Laws of Power again? Why?
No. I would just peruse the 48 laws. They are listed and easy to review.
What does Don Leslie bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
There is a lot to get through if you read this book conventionally. Listening gives you a fighting chance to get through them all.
If you could give The 48 Laws of Power a new subtitle, what would it be?
Sparknotes for Machiavelli
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- iCoco
- 04-14-15
Restarting it immediately.
This is a perfect guide for maneuvering yourself and others. Loved it and have recommended to several people already. Perfection
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- nbradley
- 09-20-15
It was extremely great! It's not that hard to
It's really not that hard to listen it was an astounding reading enjoyed it very much!
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- GenKaan
- 05-21-14
Learn to deal with, not become a tyrant
If you could sum up The 48 Laws of Power in three words, what would they be?
A guide how to see signs of people using, abusing, playing games and controlling you. Or if used it can make you a very powerful and manipulative person who most would view as evil.
Who was your favorite character and why?
Christopher Columbus, some one who took the power by just aiming for the stars and got away with the moon. If proof was ever needed that with confidence and knowing what to ask for and how, will make you appear much more powerful then you actually are.
If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?
It would become a sketch movie that would jump from century to century
Any additional comments?
If you want to become a powerful monster, its a step by step guide
If you want to learn how to deal with the monsters, its a step by step guide as well. Bottom line is that people will use the techniques used in this book against you, subconsciously or knowingly and regardless it helps knowing and seeing the signs that some one is playing you.
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- harry burry
- 07-23-15
Incredible insight into the world of Ego/Greed!
If you want cut throat, selfish and egotistical brain massaging, this the book for you.
This book takes as its premise that all people act purely to out of self interest and encourages the use of power play behaviours to take advantage of the weak, infirm and/or genuinely nice. According to this thinking altruism is a lie or at best an illusion.
This book is truly poisonous in the wrong hands.
I have read Robert Greene's 'Masters' and enjoyed his ability to entwine self-help sage advice with real life stories. Always aware that often this sort of advice is pre-desired by the reader rather than being some innate truth.
The book covers have always been a big draw as the graphic is so strong and simple but completely on message. This is why my curiosity was drawn to Power. I was truly shocked by the content. On the other hand the book is well written and enthrallingly narrated.
If you do buy this book, please remember with great power comes great 'responsibility' ; possibly a good title for Greene's follow up novel?
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- Grenglish
- 02-15-19
Excellent Listen
Love it. A certain listen. Great range of story telling. brilliant delivery. highly recommended Classic
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- Amazon Customer
- 03-20-18
An overview of 48 "laws" and historical examples
What did you like most about The 48 Laws of Power?
This book has a simple structure that is easy to follow with simple "laws" that delve into historical events and demonstrates 48 individual "laws of power".
Who was your favorite character and why?
This book makes reference to many famous figures throughout including John D Rockerfeller, Cleopatra, Elizabeth I and many many more.
Which scene did you most enjoy?
Law 41 was a good one with a good example.
The Law is "Avoid stepping into a great mans shows". This "law" gave a good account of Alexander The Great and the fact that he wanted to be a different ruler from his father. His appetite to not step into his fathers shoes meant that he was able to create a greater legacy than his father could have ever dreamed of creating and guaranteed that he wrote his name into the history books.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
No
Any additional comments?
A good listen. The "laws of power" and historical references provide a snapshot of a point of view where influence and power was gained by obeying each of the 48 laws. In parts the links between the laws and the historical references are tenuous and the laws themselves have to be taken with a pinch of salt at times, but it's a good book to broaden the knowledge of power and influence.
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- Dan
- 05-18-15
A good listen
A good listen. Some of the stories are a bit hard to follow. Also the chapters don't have titles, what's that about? Overall a good book. Each law could probably be books in themselves. Of course at the end you're reminded of the paradox that you should forget what rules you've learned and adapt to the situation at hand.
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- Harem
- 01-09-15
Evil Genius!
One of the best books i have read in the past decade -- more educational than a pair of uneducated parents. Robert Greene, you are one evil genius. Having read it twice I can simply say this is a guidebook to politicians as Bible / Quran are to Christians / Muslims. Keep up the good work. I look forward to your next book.
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- Anonymous User
- 05-14-21
Good book
Enjoyed it and had some great examples of the laws in practice. The issue for me was applying these laws felt more like youd have to lead your whole life like a strategic warlord or government leader. Find it hard to apply the laws to my normal life in some way. I get the principles behind them but if you constantly lived the way described you'd be very angry, unhappy and tired. Delivered very well and it was interesting though.
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- George
- 03-18-19
Power
I know now too much. Opens the door to a confusing and exciting life. Read at your own risk.
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- Yousef R
- 10-01-18
old version
it is old versin of the book you need new version and it will be perfect
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- Gyuyong Hwang
- 05-03-18
couldn't stop listening
This book was so interesting that i couldn't stop listening or thinking about it. I have never been so eager to listen to a book
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- wade salmond
- 06-04-15
A frightening look into the dark side of life!
A frightening look into the dark side of life, made horrifically real by Don Leslie's sociopathic tone! Must be listened to twice because the first few hours are spent recoiling from the Machiavellian sociopathic nature of the content. Very quickly however one identifies as the victim of many a person's use of these laws,and you identify strategies to avoid manipulation and strengthen ones own position (without going to the dark side).
If however you find a sociopathic person reading this book, be afraid. Very afraid. Employing these laws for evil instead of good, constitutes a sociopaths 'how to guide'!
Overall though, in the top three business books ever.
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- Amazon Customer
- 08-21-16
Very deceptive in nature
a guide to decieve and manipulate ruthlessly solely for personal gain. if thats your thing.
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- Andrew M
- 07-06-15
A great book which I'm sure I will return to again
Great book. Eye opening. I'd like to see more modern history examples though. Well written. Excellent concept.
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- Liam
- 02-13-17
Beware Of The Advice You Take
What disappointed you about The 48 Laws of Power?
It had some good tips and pointers in it, however I believe that alot of the advice he gives comes with little to no moral empathy for other people. It's like he is training you to deceive and manipulate other people in your life, even your loved ones. You get the impression that he has no morals at all. Full of deceit, backstabbing lessons that I found very, very hard to listen to. I wrote down 5 of the 48 lessons, as they were the only 5 that did not involve stabbing anybody in the back.
He needs to take a few lessons from 'how to win friends and influence people' by Napolian Hill and Steven Covey's book '7 habits of highly effective people'. I think the entire planet should read both these books to be honest! They teach us how to treat people the right way, without deceit and manipulation!
Any additional comments?
The stories are almost all based in medieval times and an absolute drainer to listen to. After 3 hours into the book, I decided to listen to the first 3 minutes and last 2 minutes of each chapter where it talks specifically about 'the laws' and skip the ancient stories that start to put me to sleep whilst driving.
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- Elijah Chen
- 04-21-19
ordinary. doesn't provoke much thought
droning self help book. Shia Lebouf saying JUST DO IT + a little history 101
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- fat kangaroo
- 04-17-19
The stories were dragging
Stories are the second best way to reach the brain, but in this case the samples were too lengthy.
I have printed out the summary of the 48 laws (4 pages from a free website), I'll have to re-listen and take notes ignoring the lengthy stories and add to the summary i printed out.
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- Joshua
- 01-19-18
Life Changing
Don Leslie's Narration just puts the icing on the cake of Robert Greenes precise Masterpiece
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- Amazon Customer
- 06-03-17
A fantastic book,
I really enjoyed listening this this book and 48 laws. each chapter starts with the law, then goes on to explain how people have used that law in history. I picked up some great tips which I aim to use. I'll listen to it a second time as I think it is such a great book.
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- Bappy
- 02-25-17
Review by Bappy Golder
An excellent read for leadership & understanding of human psychology. The author has a great style of story telling they makes the book very enjoyable.
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- Ashima
- 10-26-16
Love it!
Clear n crisp narration. Great examples from history which help understand the various laws of power.