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GIVEAWAY & REVIEW: Cleopatra by Stacy Schiff (AUDIO)

February 5, 2011 By Mary

Product Description

Her palace shimmered with gold but was richer still in political and sexual intrigue. Cleopatra, the wealthiest ruler of her time and one of the most powerful women in history, was a canny political strategist, a brilliant manager, a tough negotiator, and the most manipulative of lovers. Although her life spanned fewer than forty years, it reshaped the contours of the ancient world.

At only 18 years old, Cleopatra was already one of history’s most remarkable figures: the Queen of Egypt. A lethal political struggle with her brother marked her early adulthood and set the tone for the rest of her life; a relationship with Julius Caesar, forged while under siege in her palace, launched her into a deadly mix of romance and strategy; a pleasure cruise down the Nile followed, a child, and a trip to Rome, which ended in Cleopatra’s flight. After Caesar’s brutal murder, she began a nine-year affair with Mark Antony, with whom she had three more children. Antony and Cleopatra’s alliance and attempt to forge a new empire spelled both their ends.

The subject of gossip and legend, veneration and speculation in her lifetime, Cleopatra fascinated the world right up to her death. In the 2000 years since, myths about the last Queen of Egypt have been fueled by Shakespeare, Dryden, and Shaw, who put words in her mouth, and by Michelangelo, Delacroix, and Elizabeth Taylor, who put a face to her name. In Cleopatra, Pulitzer prize-winning biographer Stacy Schiff accomplishes a feat that has eluded artists and writers for centuries: capturing fully the operatic life of an exceptionally seductive and powerful woman, whose death ushered in a new world order.

About the Author

Stacy Schiff is the author of Véra (Mrs. Vladimir Nabokov), winner of the Pulitzer Prize; Saint-Exupéry, a Pulitzer Prize finalist; and A Great Improvisation, winner of the George Washington Book Prize and the Ambassador Book Award. She has been a Guggenheim Fellow, and a fellow at the center for Scholars & Writers, and received an Academy Award in Literature from the American Academy of Arts and Letters. Schiff has contributed to The New Yorker and The New York Times, where she has been an op-ed columnist. She lives in New York City.

Product Details

  • Audio CD
  • Publisher: Hachette Audio; Unabridged edition (November 1, 2010)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1607887010
  • ISBN-13: 978-1607887010

SOURCE:  PUBLISHER

MY THOUGHTS
ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT
The story Stacy Schiff tells in Cleopatra is truly stunning and current for today’s world.  In parts it reminded me a bit of my favorite Queen, Elizabeth.  Schiff explains how Cleopatra came into power and retained that power with her intelligence and wealth.  She proved to be a shrewd ruler and was able to outmaneuver even the great Roman leaders of Marc Anthony and Cesar.  This is really an amazing listen.

WANT TO WIN A COPY OF THIS AUDIO BOOK?

Contest is open to anyone with a US or Canadian mailing addresses (no PO Boxes)

Contest ends on 2.21.11 Winner will be chosen by Random.org on  2.22.11
Winner will have 48 hours to respond to email or a new winner will be chosen.
This giveaway is sponsored by Hachette Book Group and up to 2 audio books will be available.
Only one winner per household address!

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Comments

  1. Mrs. DeRaps says

    February 5, 2011 at 9:54 pm

    This would be great for both the Historical Fiction Challenge and the audio challenges I’m participating in. Awesome!

  2. Just Mom says

    February 5, 2011 at 11:30 pm

    I’ve been wanting this one too – you have some great giveaways going on!

    theroundfile at live dot com

  3. holdenj says

    February 5, 2011 at 11:38 pm

    Looks like an amazing story!
    Thanks for the chance to win.

  4. Vidisha says

    February 6, 2011 at 12:29 am

    Great giveaway!!!

  5. Judy says

    February 6, 2011 at 12:45 am

    I have been seeing this all around, it really looks good.

    Judy
    magnolias_1[at]msn[dot]com

  6. llevinso says

    February 6, 2011 at 1:22 am

    I’ve been hearing a lot about this book. I have it on hold at the library but the waitlist is soooo long.

    llevinso.bookreader[at]gmail[dot]com

  7. llevinso says

    February 6, 2011 at 2:47 am

    Whoops! I think on my entry form I put my old email address. Do I need to do another entry form or can I just tell you to use the one I put in the comment above (llevinso.bookreader)?

  8. Elena says

    February 6, 2011 at 6:11 am

    I have the e-book version, and I’ve heard so many good things about this book. You’ve just moved it up my “to read” list by quite a bit.

  9. Mary (BookHounds) says

    February 6, 2011 at 2:43 pm

    @ llevinso

    No Worries — I fixed the email address on the form

  10. Carol N Wong says

    February 6, 2011 at 3:59 pm

    I thin that Cleopatra was so amazing to do all that she did. She must have been so intelligent and so moltivated. I already have this book on my wish list.

    CarolNWong(at)aol(dot)com

  11. Carol N Wong says

    February 6, 2011 at 4:01 pm

    I tweeted. My Twitter name is Carolee888.

    http://maryinhb.blogspot.com/2011/02/giveaway-review-cleopatra-by-stacy.html Giveaway of audio version of ‘Cleopatra’

    CarolNWong(at)aol(dot)com

  12. llevinso says

    February 6, 2011 at 4:11 pm

    Thanks Mary!

  13. Rosita says

    February 6, 2011 at 7:39 pm

    I am just getting into audio books, so this giveaway has come at a great time.

    rosita DOT p DOT mariani AT gmail DOT com

    daily entry 2.6

  14. Patty says

    February 6, 2011 at 7:42 pm

    I’ve only read great things about this book — I would love to win.

    patricia dot mariani dot esq (at) gmail dot com

  15. Anonymous says

    February 6, 2011 at 9:45 pm

    Really compelling cover —

    Tony
    (rositatony (at) yahoo (dot) com)

    Daily Entry: 02/06

  16. holdenj says

    February 6, 2011 at 11:27 pm

    2/6!
    Thanks!
    JHolden955 at gmail dot com

  17. nicolesender says

    February 7, 2011 at 5:15 am

    Daily entry
    2/6
    nicolesender(at)yahoo(dot)com

  18. Michelle says

    February 7, 2011 at 4:22 pm

    I’m dying to read this!

    mdscroggs.blogspot.com

    michelle8731@hotmail.com

  19. holdenj says

    February 7, 2011 at 10:59 pm

    Daily entry 2/7.
    Thanks!
    JHolden955(at)gmail(dot)com

  20. Anonymous says

    February 8, 2011 at 1:31 am

    This is a terrific giveaway!

    Tony

    daily entry: 2.07 [rositatony (at) yahoo DOT com]

  21. Patty says

    February 8, 2011 at 1:32 am

    Count me in for this one please!

    2/07 entry

    patricia [dot] mariani [dot] esq [at] gmail [dot] com

  22. Rosita says

    February 8, 2011 at 1:51 am

    I really hope you pick me!

    rosita dot p dot mariani at gmail dot com

    daily entry 2.7

  23. Rosita says

    February 8, 2011 at 12:51 pm

    Daily entry 2/8

    Count me in for today.

    rosita dot p dot mariani at gmail dot com

  24. mbreakfield says

    February 8, 2011 at 4:37 pm

    This book looks really interesting. thanks
    marlenebreakfield(at)yahoo(dot)com

  25. holdenj says

    February 8, 2011 at 11:00 pm

    Daily entry 2/8. Thanks!
    JHolden955(at)gmail(dot)com

  26. Patty says

    February 9, 2011 at 1:55 am

    I’d love to win this one. 2/8 entry

    patricia dot mariani dot esq at gmail dot com

  27. Anonymous says

    February 9, 2011 at 1:59 am

    I think this would be an especially good book to listen to.

    Tony
    Daily entry for 2.08 rositatony (at) yahoo {dot} com

  28. nicolesender says

    February 9, 2011 at 2:30 am

    Daily entry
    2/8
    nicolesender(at)yahoo(dot)com

  29. Patty says

    February 9, 2011 at 1:05 pm

    Entry for 2.9

    patricia dot mariani dot esq at gmail dot com

  30. Anonymous says

    February 9, 2011 at 1:08 pm

    Heard a podcast with Stacy Schiff talking about this book. Really want to win.

    Tony
    tonyrosita (at) yahoo DOT com

    DAILY ENTRY 2/09

  31. Rosita says

    February 10, 2011 at 12:39 am

    My entry for Feb. 9th

    Really hope you pick me!

    rosita p dot mariani AT gmail dot com

  32. holdenj says

    February 10, 2011 at 2:08 am

    2/9!
    JHolden955 at gmail dot com

  33. Patty says

    February 10, 2011 at 6:37 pm

    Another day, another comment!

    patricia dot mariani dot esq AT gmail dot com

    Daily entry: Feb. 10th

  34. Anonymous says

    February 10, 2011 at 6:39 pm

    Would really like to win.

    Tony
    tonyrosita (at) yahoo (dot) com

    Entry for 2.10

  35. holdenj says

    February 11, 2011 at 12:24 am

    Daily entry 2/10. Thanks!
    JHolden955(at)gmail(dot)com

  36. Rosita says

    February 11, 2011 at 1:09 am

    Daily entry: Feb. 10th
    Hope you pick me. 😉
    rosita dot p dot mariani AT gmail dot com

  37. nicolesender says

    February 11, 2011 at 2:52 am

    Daily entry
    2/10
    nicolesender(at)yahoo(dot)com

  38. nicolesender says

    February 11, 2011 at 2:59 am

    This comment has been removed by the author.

  39. holdenj says

    February 11, 2011 at 3:35 pm

    Daily entry 2/11. Thanks!
    JHolden955(at)gmail(dot)com

  40. Anonymous says

    February 11, 2011 at 5:12 pm

    Daily entry Feb. 11

    I’ve never “read” an audio book and I would really like to start with this one.

    Tony
    rositatony (at) yahoo (dot) com

  41. Patty says

    February 11, 2011 at 9:56 pm

    Would love to win.

    patricia dot mariani dot esq at gmail dot com
    Daily entry for February ll

  42. Rosita says

    February 12, 2011 at 12:44 am

    Today’s entry (02.11): sure want to win!

    rosita DOT p DOT mariani at gmail DOT com

  43. nicolesender says

    February 12, 2011 at 6:29 am

    Daily entry
    2/11
    nicolesender(at)yahoo(dot)com

  44. Patty says

    February 12, 2011 at 3:03 pm

    Really want to win this one!
    patricia dot mariani dot esq at gmail dot com
    12 Feb. daily entry

  45. Anonymous says

    February 12, 2011 at 3:05 pm

    I hope you pick me,

    Tony
    rositatony(at)yahoo(dot)com
    My daily entry for 02.12

  46. holdenj says

    February 12, 2011 at 3:15 pm

    Daily entry 2/12.
    Thanks!
    JHolden955(at)gmail(dot)com

  47. Rosita says

    February 12, 2011 at 4:40 pm

    Daily entry: Feb. 12

    Still have my fingers crossed!
    rosita DOT p DOT mariani {at} gmail DOT com

  48. nicolesender says

    February 13, 2011 at 7:32 am

    Daily entry
    2/12
    nicolesender(at)yahoo(dot)com

  49. Patty says

    February 13, 2011 at 2:52 pm

    Yet another day, yet another daily entry!

    patricia DOT mariani DOT mariani DOT esq AT gmail DOT com

    Daily entry 12/13

  50. Anonymous says

    February 13, 2011 at 4:07 pm

    Today’s entry 12/13 (rositatony[at]yahoo[dot]com)

    Sure hope I win this.

    Tony

  51. holdenj says

    February 13, 2011 at 4:53 pm

    Daily entry 2/13. Thanks!
    JHolden955(at)gmail(dot)com

  52. Rosita says

    February 13, 2011 at 7:16 pm

    Daily entry, Feb. 13
    What an amazing life she had!
    rosita dot p dot mariani{at}gmail dot com

  53. nicolesender says

    February 14, 2011 at 6:09 am

    Daily entry
    2/13
    nicolesender(at)yahoo(dot)com

  54. Rosita says

    February 14, 2011 at 7:37 pm

    Still crossing my fingers!
    rosita dot p dot mariani dot [at] gmail dot com
    daily entry 12/14

  55. Patty says

    February 15, 2011 at 1:07 am

    Sure hope I win!
    Daily entry 2/14
    patricia dot mariani dot esq at gmail dot com

  56. Anonymous says

    February 15, 2011 at 1:09 am

    Thanks for the chance to win.
    Tony
    daily entry 2.14
    rositatony (at) yahoo (dot) com

  57. holdenj says

    February 15, 2011 at 1:38 am

    Happy Valentine’s Day!
    JHolden955(at)gmail(dot)com

  58. nicolesender says

    February 15, 2011 at 6:02 am

    daily entry
    2/14
    nicolesender(at)yahoo(dot)com

  59. Rosita says

    February 15, 2011 at 6:57 pm

    Count me in for today
    rosita dot p dot mariani AT gmail dot com
    Daily entry, Feb. 15

  60. Patty says

    February 15, 2011 at 10:17 pm

    Daily entry for Feb. 15th
    Another day, another entry!
    patricia dot mariani dot esq at gmail dot com

  61. Anonymous says

    February 15, 2011 at 10:18 pm

    Thanks for the chance to win.

    Tony
    rositatony(at)yahoo(dot)com
    daily entry 2/15

  62. holdenj says

    February 15, 2011 at 11:13 pm

    Daily entry 2/15. Thanks!
    JHolden955(at)gmail(dot)com

  63. holdenj says

    February 15, 2011 at 11:13 pm

    Daily entry 2/15. Thanks!
    JHolden955(at)gmail(dot)com

  64. nicolesender says

    February 16, 2011 at 5:38 am

    Daily entry
    2/15
    nicolesender(at)yahoo(dot)com

  65. Patty says

    February 16, 2011 at 1:06 pm

    Really want to win!

    patricia dot mariani dot esq at gmail dot com
    daily entry 2/16

  66. Anonymous says

    February 16, 2011 at 10:15 pm

    Thanks for the chance to win.
    tonyrosita(at)yahoo(dot)com
    Tony
    Daily entry 2/16

  67. Anonymous says

    February 16, 2011 at 10:35 pm

    Sorry! I goofed. The email for my entry above should be rositatony(at)yahoo(dot)com. Please disregard the entry above. Thank you.
    Tony
    daily entry 2/16

  68. holdenj says

    February 17, 2011 at 12:18 am

    Daily entry 2/16. Thanks!
    JHolden955(at)gmail(dot)com

  69. Rosita says

    February 17, 2011 at 1:22 am

    Daily entry 2/16
    Thanks for this great giveaway!
    rosita dot p dot mariani dot gmail dot com

  70. nicolesender says

    February 17, 2011 at 2:47 am

    Daily entry
    2/16
    nicolesender(at)yahoo(dot)com

  71. Anonymous says

    February 17, 2011 at 1:23 pm

    Daily comment for today: Feb. 17th
    Thanks for hosting this great giveaway!
    Tony
    rositatony(at)yahoo(dot)com

  72. Rosita says

    February 17, 2011 at 8:40 pm

    Daily entry
    Feb. 17th
    rosita dot p dot mariani at gmail dot com

  73. holdenj says

    February 18, 2011 at 1:33 am

    Daily entry 2/17. Thanks!
    JHolden955(at)gmail(dot)com

  74. nicolesender says

    February 18, 2011 at 6:10 am

    daily entry
    2/17
    nicolesender(at)yahoo(dot)com

  75. Galena says

    February 18, 2011 at 12:51 pm

    daily entry an would love to get this

  76. Anonymous says

    February 18, 2011 at 1:18 pm

    Daily comment for 02.18
    Tony
    rositatony(at)yahoo(dot)com

  77. holdenj says

    February 18, 2011 at 2:47 pm

    Daily entry 2/18. Thanks!
    JHolden955(at)gmail(dot)com

  78. Rosita says

    February 18, 2011 at 4:07 pm

    Crossing my fingers for this one.
    daily entry Feb. 18th
    rosita dot p dot mariani at gmail dot com

  79. nicolesender says

    February 19, 2011 at 6:25 am

    daily entry
    2/18
    nicolesender(at)yahoo(dot)com

  80. nicolesender says

    February 19, 2011 at 9:19 am

    daily entry
    2/19
    nicolesender(at)yahoo(dot)com

  81. holdenj says

    February 19, 2011 at 12:43 pm

    Daily entry 2/19. Thanks!
    JHolden955(at)gmail(dot)com

  82. Anonymous says

    February 19, 2011 at 2:43 pm

    Daily comment
    Tony
    rositatony(at)yahoo(dot)com
    Feb. 19

  83. Rosita says

    February 19, 2011 at 6:07 pm

    Daily entry
    2.19
    rosita dot p dot mariani at gmail dot com

  84. holdenj says

    February 20, 2011 at 12:46 pm

    Daily entry 2/20. Thanks!
    JHolden955(at)gmail(dot)com

  85. Erin Cook says

    February 21, 2011 at 3:58 am

    I love historical fiction or romance novels.
    Thanks for the chance
    cookster77@aol.com

  86. nicolesender says

    February 21, 2011 at 5:54 am

    daily entry
    2/20
    nicolesender(at)yahoo(dot)com

  87. holdenj says

    February 21, 2011 at 1:08 pm

    Happy President’s Day!
    JHolden955(at)gmail(dot)com

  88. Anonymous says

    February 21, 2011 at 2:25 pm

    Would love to win.
    Tony
    rositatony(at)yahoo(dot)com
    Daily entry 2.21

  89. SalanderServant says

    February 21, 2011 at 9:42 pm

    Great contest, thanks for the chance at it! fatally_flayed at yahoo dot com

  90. Laura H. says

    February 22, 2011 at 4:01 am

    Thanks for the giveaway! I would love to “read” this. I’m obsessed with all things Cleopatra. She was a woman before her time.

    BornajhawkATaolDOTcom

  91. Laura H. says

    February 22, 2011 at 4:03 am

    Tweeted giveaway: http://twitter.com/#!/MamaHendo3/status/39897729488388097

    BornajhawkATaolDOTcom

  92. Laura H. says

    February 22, 2011 at 4:03 am

    Posted giveaway on FB: http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=104734302940205&id=1336711064

    BornajhawkATaolDOTcom

  93. nicolesender says

    February 22, 2011 at 6:00 am

    daily entry
    2/21
    nicolesender(at)yahoo(dot)com

  94. Mary (BookHounds) says

    February 23, 2011 at 1:50 am

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    Thanks to all who entered.

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