Patton: A Biography Audiobook, by Alan Axelrod Play Audiobook Sample

Patton: A Biography Audiobook

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Read By: Brian Emerson Publisher: Blackstone Publishing Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 5.00 hours at 1.5x Speed 3.75 hours at 2.0x Speed Series: The Great Generals Series Release Date: January 2007 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781481564373

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Total Audiobook Chapters:

16

Longest Chapter Length:

42:49 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

08:25 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

28:07 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

14

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Publisher Description

George S. Patton was a general who achieved greatness in his field by contradicting his own nature. A cavalryman steeped in romantic military tradition, he nevertheless pulled a reluctant American military into the most advanced realms of highly mobile armored warfare. An autocratic snob, Patton created unparalleled rapport and loyalty with the lowliest private in his command. An outspoken racist, he led the only racially integrated US military unit in World War II. A profoundly insecure individual, he made his Third Army the most self-confident and consistently victorious fighting force in the European theater. An exuberantly profane man, he prayed daily and believed God had destined him for military greatness.

Alan Axelrod delivers a fascinating account of Patton’s extraordinary life and legacy.

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"I enjoyed this novel even though Faulkner makes you work for it. His sentences that can last a half page, to his made up words will have your head hurting at times if you were not in the right set of mind for reading deep, thought provoking literature. Yet if you stick with him, he will reward you with some note worthy lines and thoughts... some of my favorite quotes come from this novel."

— Samantha (4 out of 5 stars)

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  • “Axelrod has captured Patton’s checkered legacy in a balanced biography.”

    — Publishers Weekly
  • “An engaging minibiography...Patton's race across France has become legendary, but Mr. Axelrod reminds readers that it was the result of careful planning.”

    — Washington Times
  • “Concise, incisive, and authoritative, Axelrod's Patton is a clear and entertaining biography of the famous general that captures both his complicated personality and the monumental events that made him perhaps the most controversial warrior in American history.”

    — Robert K. Wilcox bestselling author of Wings of Fury
  • “Axelrod's powerful prose and historical insight bring the epic bronze monument of George Patton to vibrant life in glorious tones, personal secrets and dramatic action. A compelling story that is a pleasure to read and read again--and to rely on as a rock-solid reference book”

    — Col. Jack Kingston, National Security Council
  • “Axelrod offers new and interesting insight into General George S. Patton…Brian Emerson’s reading mirrors the ebbs and flows that characterized Patton’s life. At times, Emerson’s style is understated, yet at other moments he sounds as though he inhabits Patton’s psyche, capturing the General’s insecurity, intensity, and brilliance.”

    — AudioFile
  • “Emerson handles his job flawlessly. He reads in an unvoiced conversational tone that is completely unobtrusive; he lets the listener’s imagination carry the story.”

    — Kliatt

Patton Listener Reviews

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    " Absolutely great book. Classic novel, and great characterization that sucked me into another time and world. "

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    " One of my favs. Not an easy read. Had to take notes throughout. "

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    " This was an excellent overview of Patton's life. You saw what made this man and drove him to greatness. "

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    " Interesting look into a successful general. "

    — Mark, 3/19/2009
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    " brilliant analysis, among other interesting tid bits, of Patton's approach to problem solving "an imperfect plan today is better than an excellent one tomorrow" "

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About Alan Axelrod

Alan Axelrod is the author of numerous books on history, business, and management. He has been a creative consultant to such television documentaries and series as The Wild West and Civil War Journal for the Discovery Channel. He lives in Atlanta, Georgia.

About Brian Emerson

Brian Emerson is an actor and technical director with a long career in the Washington, DC, and Baltimore areas.