Eleanor Porter

Pollyanna

Fiction EN ↓ 37 episodes

Dive into a world where optimism and resilience are at the forefront, as suggested by the title. This theme explores how positivity and a hopeful outlook can transform lives and communities, offering a counterbalance to adversity. This podcast presents a rotating collection of complete audiobooks that embody this spirit, with a different book featured each week. Listeners will experience a variety of perspectives, time periods, and styles, ensuring fresh insights and learning opportunities with each episode. It's an invitation to explore how different characters and narratives embrace positivi...

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Eleanor Porter

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Revelations of a Spirit Medium - A Medium 11.07.2026 6:14:30

"Revelations of a Spirit Medium" is an intriguing exploration of the phenomena associated with spiritualism, penned anonymously by a seasoned medium with two decades of experience. This captivating book, which inspired a young Harry Houdini, offers a thorough dissection of the most astonishing feats of mediumship, promising readers that they too can replicate these remarkable experiences after rea...

Lives of the Three Mrs Judsons - Arabella M Willson 07.07.2026 9:14:58

"Lives of the Three Mrs Judsons" by Arabella M Willson shares the remarkable stories of Ann, Sarah, and Emily Judson, the wives of missionary Adoniram Judson, who faced unimaginable hardships with unwavering faith. Each woman demonstrated incredible strength, selflessly caring for the sick and needy while enduring sickness and sorrow in Burma. Their sacrifices for a life of service, despite the ch...

Story of Geographical Discovery How the World Became Known - Joseph Jacobs 04.07.2026 4:51:10

"Story of Geographical Discovery: How the World Became Known" by Joseph Jacobs offers a sweeping overview of the forces that shaped our understanding of the world, from ancient civilizations to the dawn of modern cartography. First published in 1897, this concise yet comprehensive work reveals how wars of conquest, trade competition, and scientific curiosity drove the exploration and mapping of ou...

Myths and Legends Around the World - Collection 10 - Various 30.06.2026 3:29:22

"Myths and Legends Around the World - Collection 10" brings together a captivating array of short mythical and legendary works from various cultures, all of which are in the Public Domain. This collection showcases tales of heroes, ancient lore, and timeless legends that have shaped human experience across different societies. The enduring themes of bravery, morality, and the supernatural resonate...

Pollyanna - Eleanor H Porter 29.06.2026 6:54:30

"Pollyanna" by Eleanor H. Porter is a timeless tale of resilience and optimism, centered around the spirited young girl Pollyanna Whittier, who, after the death of her father, moves in with her wealthy but stern Aunt Polly. Pollyanna's unique outlook on life, exemplified by her creation of "The Glad Game," encourages her to find joy in every circumstance, no matter how bleak. This philosophy not o...

Chapter 32 - Pollyanna - Eleanor H Porter 25.10.2022 2:00