John Szefcyk

Great cast of characters…

Revisado: 10-08-21

Love this concept and the characters in this adventure. This book had a lot of back and forth between the different storylines though…like it better when the group is together taking on challenges thrown at them. Also, seemed like this book had a lot more genital “humor”. I can only imagine what Mr Bevan was going through personally when writing this one. Looking forward to see what part IX brings their way.

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What happened?

Revisado: 08-13-15

Seems as if the author lost interest. While the series started off great, the way it ended just seemed rushed. If you listened to the first two books, might as well see how it all ends as you can easily finish this one in a day and still have time to start another book!

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Incredible look inside a soldier's life.

Revisado: 11-22-12

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes, especially to those who think soldiers are brutal baby killers. This book gave me a new look into the life of a solider during war. Chris Kyle gives a detailed look into his experiences not just overseas, but what he goes through when he comes back stateside and needs to "all of sudden" transition back into a civilian lifestyle. This is definitely a book every American should read/listen to especially to those that don't have a family history of military service.

Which scene was your favorite?

This type of book is hard to really have a favorite scene or passage for me as it flows so well that it all seems like one big scene. While there are chapters, Chris does a great job explaining his experiences and telling it in a way that seems so natural.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

It was tough when Chris would give his wife's perspective. This really brought home the tug-of-war that is really tough for families where one of the partners is serving overseas and leaves the other back home to take care of everything by themselves. When Chris shared the times where his wife was ready to give up due to Chris' extreme dedication to the SEALs over his dedication to his family is when you really start to understand there's more to being a soldier than just war. I cannot imagine how hard it must be knowing you've been trained to do a job (and know that you do it well) but also know that you have a family back home who relies on you and would rather have you home...but supports you for your service. That constant tug-of-war is something you never hear about in news reports. This book gives that side of war and military service and is some of the most intense parts of this book to read/listen to.

Any additional comments?

When I realized that this is book that mentioned the alleged altercation with Jesse Ventura, I started to have a different take on the author. Why would someone admit to assaulting such a highly recognizable figure like this? There actually is no mention to Jesse Ventura by name in the book but Chris Kyle has come out in public interviews after the release of the book and stated that it was Jesse Ventura he was making reference to. This just seems crazy.This has come down to a "your word against mine" situation and Jesse Ventura denies it ever happened. While I know Jesse Ventura has spoken out against the various wars recently, I cannot imagine a former Navy SEAL would say such things as Chris Kyle has claimed. There seems to be a current lawsuit regarding this between Jesse Ventura and Chris Kyle so it will be interesting to see who is telling the truth once a verdict comes down.

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A must listen for those who lost their "voice".

Revisado: 05-22-12

Where does The Dance of Connection rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

In regards to personal and interpersonal growth, this ranks right at the top. The scenarios Dr. Lerner chose really hit home for those that have seemed to have lost their "voice" within themselves and their relationships.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Dance of Connection?

For me the scenarios Dr. Lerner chose to help explain her thoughts were on point. They are easy to relate to and her explanation as to how they connect with her message truly help in being able to bring it all together.

Did the narration match the pace of the story?

This is the really the only negative I have. It does take some time to get used to Dr. Lerner's narration. I can easily see where others have complained about this and that this only turned them off of the audiobook but I saw it as more of a tool. There were times where I had to really concentrate due to the slow pace at times but I felt this gave me a better understanding of what Dr. Lerner was saying.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes and I did for the most part. I've even started listening to it again as there's so much information available to the listener that subsequent listens has brought out different takes on the material.

Any additional comments?

In today's age of living in the fast lane, it's often to easy to get yourself in a groove that becomes detrimental to your relationships. Dr. Lerner has put together some great information to help those that seem lost, overburdened or looking to truly build better relationships with their loved ones.

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