By: Ayn Rand
Narrated by: Jason McCoy
Categories: Fiction, Contemporary
4 out of 5 stars 4.2 (200 ratings)
We the Living
Narrated by: Mary Woods
Length: 18 hrs and 1 min
We the Living portrays the impact of the Russian Revolution on three people who demand the right to live their own lives. At its center is a girl whose passionate love is her fortress against the cruelty and oppression of a totalitarian state. Rand said of this book: "It is as near to an autobiography as I will ever write."
Emotionally intense, historically authentic
By Geoffrey on 08-14-08
Narrated by: Christopher Hurt
One of the 20th century's most challenging novels of ideas, The Fountainhead champions the cause of individualism through the story of a gifted young architect who defies the tyranny of conventional public opinion. The struggle for personal integrity in a world that values conformity above creativity is powerfully illustrated through three characters: Howard Roarke, a genius; Gail Wynand, a newspaper mogul and self-made millionaire; and Dominique Francon, a devastating beauty.
By Zachary on 06-04-10
The Virtue of Selfishness
Narrated by: C.M. Hernert
Ayn Rand here sets forth the moral principles of Objectivism, the philosophy that holds human life - the life proper to a rational being - as the standard of moral values and regards altruism as incompatible with human nature, with the creative requirement of survival, and with a free society.
The Unknown Ideal
Narrated by: Anna Fields
The foundations of capitalism are being battered by a flood of altruism, which is the cause of the modern world's collapse. This was the view of Ayn Rand, a view so radically opposed to prevailing attitudes that it constituted a major philosophic revolution. In this series of essays, she presented her stand on the persecution of big business, the causes of war, the default of conservatism, and the evils of altruism.
Capitalism: The unknown ideal
By Robert on 12-19-09
Who Needs It
Narrated by: Lloyd James
Who needs philosophy? Ayn Rand's answer: Everyone. This collection of essays was the last work planned by Ayn Rand before her death in 1982. In it, she summarizes her view of philosophy and deals with a broad spectrum of topics. According to Ayn Rand, the choice we make is not whether to have a philosophy, but which one to have: a rational, conscious, and therefore practical one, or a contradictory, unidentified, and ultimately lethal one.
Deep and provocative
By Sierra Bravo on 05-21-09
Narrated by: Scott Brick
4.5 out of 5 stars 13,224
In a scrap heap within an abandoned factory, the greatest invention in history lies dormant and unused. By what fatal error of judgment has its value gone unrecognized, its brilliant inventor punished rather than rewarded for his efforts? In defense of those greatest of human qualities that have made civilization possible, one man sets out to show what would happen to the world if all the heroes of innovation and industry went on strike.
A long listen but worth the effort and patience
By Emily on 05-04-13
The Philosophy of Ayn Rand
By: Leonard Peikoff
Narrated by: Johanna Ward
This brilliantly conceived book is based on a lecture course given by Dr. Leonard Peikoff in 1976 entitled, "The Philosophy of Objectivism". The lectures were attended by Ayn Rand, who helped prepare them and who also joined Peikoff in answering questions.
The very best overview of Objectivism
By L. Hattery on 06-24-05
The Romantic Manifesto
A Philosophy of Literature
Narrated by: Bernadette Dunne
In this beautifully written and brilliantly reasoned collection of essays, Ayn Rand throws new light on the nature of art and its purpose in human life. Once again, she demonstrates her bold originality and her refusal to let conventional ideas define her sense of the truth. Rand eloquently asserts that one cannot create art without infusing it with one's own value judgments and personal philosophy - even an attempt to withhold moral overtones only results in a deterministic or naturalistic message.
Essential AYN
By Mica on 07-15-08
By: Lewis Carroll
Narrated by: Michael Scott
In the opening scene of this story Alice is a young girl living in the country and becomes bored by her sister sitting out in the open field quietly reading. When a white rabbit passes by Alice decides to follow it and when the rabbit pops down a large rabbit hole, well Alice follows as well. Once at the bottom she explores a new and strange world where nothing is as it seems and everything continues to change. She meets bizarre and crazy characters who speak in rhymes, riddles and just plain nonsense.
Terrible narration of Alices Adventures in Wonderland
By erica siraco on 12-27-19
Return of the Primitive
The Anti-Industrial Revolution
By: Ayn Rand, Peter Schwartz
In the 1960s and early '70s, the most prominent, vocal cultural movement was the New Left: a movement that condemned America and everything it stood for: individualism, material wealth, science, technology, capitalism.
Why Hadn't I Read or Listened to This Book Sooner?
By Phyllis on 05-13-12
The Dream of a Ridiculous Man
By: Fyodor Dostoyevsky
One of the most fascinating psychological struggles of the modern world revolves around the competing tension between existential philosophy and metaphysical spirituality. "The Dream of a Ridiculous Man" beautifully encapsulates the extremes of both points of view and provides the listener a front row seat to a battle that still rages today.
good story, reader was very annoying
By mike on 04-03-19
Dear America: Like the Willow Tree
By: Lois Lowry
Narrated by: Sara Barnett
In the Fall of 1918, eleven year-old Lydia Pierce and her fourteen year-old brother, Daniel, find themselves suddenly orphaned by the Spanish flu epidemic. Their grieving uncle takes them from their home in Portland, Maine to be raised in the Shaker community, where they are separated since males and females are not permitted to live together. Lydia, a fiercely independent girl, is forced to adjust to her new life and the restrictions placed upon her all on her own.
Excellent for any age.
By Honey-Gram on 07-06-19
By: Stephen Crane
This story is about a young soldier, Henry Fleming, fighting in the American Civil War. It is a vivid and stark portrayal of war on the human psyche, interspersed with symbolic imagery and biblical metaphors. The story realistically portrays the young soldier's physical and psychological struggles after fleeing from his first encounter with a battle. He returns to his regiment to become a strong soldier and even taking on the task of the flag bearer in the final battle.
Problematic narrator
By J. Moyer on 04-21-19
By: Jules Verne
"Around the World in 80 Days" is an entertaining and light story about Phileas Fogg, a wealthy bachelor who makes a wager with a friend at his club regarding how long it would take for a person to circumnavigate the globe. Not wanting to lose his bet, he immediately embarks on a trip around the world with his valet Passepartout. Follow along on their extravagant adventure on a number of fascinating transportation modes that must be fully completed within 80 days or the bet is lost.
The most terrible narration I've heard
By R MORGAN on 11-13-18
By: H. G. Wells
This story begins at an observatory in England where the narrator witnesses explosions on Mars. This event is followed by what is thought to be a meteor landing not far from the observatory. Once the narrator travels to the spot of the meteor landing he discovers it is actually a cylinder and the cylinder contains Martians. The story chronicles the Martian attacks throughout many parts of England, even devastating London and the narrator escapes with many chilling and near death adventures.
bad narrator
By Laura Wishart on 08-09-19
Narrated by: Pete Cross
Equality 7-2521 is a young man who yearns to understand "the Science of Things", but he lives in a bleak, dystopian future where independent thought is a crime and where science and technology have regressed to primitive levels. All expressions of individualism have been suppressed in his world. Obedience to the collective is so deeply ingrained that the very word "I" has been erased. In pursuit of his quest for knowledge, Equality 7-2521 struggles to answer the questions that burn within him.
The case for "I"
By Laurence Wagman on 07-18-19
By: Hugh Lofting
Narrated by: Daniel Duffy
John Doolittle is a kind-hearted country physician who keeps goldfish in his pond, rabbits in the pantry, white mice in a piano, and a hedgehog in the cellar. He also has an unusual gift: he can talk to animals - a talent that comes in handy, since he prefers treating animals, rather than humans, as his patients. One day, a mysterious call summons him to Africa, where a serious epidemic has spread among the monkey population. Of course, the good doctor sets out immediately with some of his best friends - Jip, the dog, and Polynesia, the parrot, among others.
Fun, lighthearted children's story
By Shad on 09-26-19
For the New Intellectual
This is Ayn Rand's challenge to the prevalent philosophical doctrines of our time and the "atmosphere of guilt, of panic, of despair, of boredom, and of all-pervasive evasion" that they create. One of the most controversial figures on the intellectual scene, Ayn Rand was the proponent of a moral philosophy, an ethic of rational self-interest, that stands in sharp opposition to the ethics of altruism and self-sacrifice.
classic ayn rand!
By Jack Frasier on 10-04-19
Ayn Rand's dystopic science-fiction novella takes place at some unspecified future date. Mankind has entered another dark age as a result of what Rand saw as the weaknesses of socialistic thinking and economics. Technological advancement is now carefully planned -- when it is allowed to occur at all -- and the concept of individuality has been eliminated. As is common in her work, Rand draws a clear distinction between the "socialist/communal" values of equality and brotherhood and the "productive/capitalist" values of achievement and individuality.
Public Domain (P)2011 ABN
As a Man Thinketh
How to Remember Names and Faces
Amazingly GOOD READ!!!!!
Iam in 8th grade and have to do a report on "Anthem" I was a little afraid at first thinking it was to advanced, but I understood every bit of it. Life in this society is unthinkable. "I" love that Prometheus found his way.
Also the Narration was a perfect tone for me.
Again, ANTHEM IS A MUST READ FOR ALL AGES.
Scares me how real this book sounds
Where does Anthem rank among all the audiobooks you've listened to so far?
Very enjoyable will listen to again
The book when written most likely sounded absurd, it is scary how we are moving twords the absurd.
Max Myers
Amazing and relevant
This book is amazingly relevant. It becomes more and more relevant every year. It's like Ayn Rand was an Oracle.
The beginning has a very eerie similarity to current day North Korea.
Better than 1984
A well written short story that was enjoyable every chapter. It was a little fast, but you can slow it down using the app if needed. This was the first book that got me interested in Ayn Rand's books.
DeathDestroyerOfLawnFurniture
Rand's classic
The narrator was nothing special but the story was one of Rand's best in my opinion.
Great story, ok performance
A great intro to Ayn Rand. I thought there wasn't enough emotion in the performance, so maybe find another reading of it.
Evan Barber
Great story; lifeless reader
While I might not be a Rand lackey, I do find enjoyment in this classic dystopian tale. It is filled with lovely language and a potent message, even if that message is beat into you repeatedly. I'm no objectivist, but I do find satisfaction in the "selfish" message.
That being said, Rand haters may find it oddly fitting that the reader here performs with as little soul as they believe is inside of the author. It was just a bit...boring and safe.
But it isn't horrible and, if you're interested in the story, you'll get used to the voice. It's worth a shot.
can i just say that the nararators voice is like pure ecstasy. if the book sucked it would still be worth it because of the voice. the story was unbelievable great, can't not thing about it
Alicia Aguilar-Sanchez
Anthem was a look in to humanity. Scary, disappointing yet hopeful. God al ways provides a way.
Very imaginative story. Would make a great movie! I enjoyed the book, my son had to read it for school so we listened together.
Mr Stuart Wayne Evans
An excellent opportunity to open your mind and discover the difference between WE and I
A chilling picture is painted of the future, could this be possible? Extremely thought provoking.