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IF

By: Rudyard Kipling
Narrated by: Michael Caine
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 "IF", a poem by Rudyard Kipling, is a timeless gem that recently reemerged in popular culture when it was put to music in Joni Mitchell's 2007 release. In the poem, a father gives advice to his son.©2007 Naxos Rights International (P)2007 Naxos Rights International Classics European Poetry World Literature
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I haven't had anything to do with poetry since I left school so I'm not entirely sure how I ended up with this but glad I did.

Michael Caine was very good and I was pleasantly surprised by the poem itself.

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the title was good enjoyed listening to the audiobook. the story line was interesting. Nice

good

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I love this poem anyway - but Michael Caine does add something to the telling. Really lovely!!

Beautifully read

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iffy iffy.. nice curriculum vitae, if it was one. to control power is the most important. power is your time, the internet etc.

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love this from Michael Caine great great great great book book book superb superb a must

Outstanding

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