Abbie C. White

Very useful and pleasant to listen to

Revisado: 01-23-17

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

This is a great audiobook for learning the Portuguese language.

What did you like best about this story?

Thank you Audible for making this book available.

Which character – as performed by Innovative Language Learning – was your favorite?

I like the voice of the speakers

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

I am happy that I am learning a new language and will use this on my vacation.

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Empowering Method for Learning a Language

Revisado: 01-21-17

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

This free sample is well worth your time. I enjoyed learning general themes of the Portuguese language in a refreshing and pleasant format. The audio format is excellent. I was very tempted to use my Audible credit for a purchase before I realized it was for one lesson lasting about an hour. This method will cost over $100 in credits to listen to several lessons. That is a steep purchase price. I searched in vain for these recordings at a local library. I am guessing, that this price is beyond their budgets, too.

What did you like best about this story?

The lesson was fun. I like the emphasis on language as it is spoken in Portugal since that is where I will be traveling to.

Have you listened to any of Virginia Catmur and Paulo Santos ’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

This is the first one.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

Language learning need not be tedious nor difficult.

Any additional comments?

Thank you for providing the free sample.

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Loved this book

Revisado: 11-11-16

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

I adored this book and devoured the chapters quickly. I learned with awe about elephant intelligence. The relationships between the determined teenager, the drunk detective, and the cynical Psychic were fascinating. Jody Picoult remains one of my favorite contemporary authors.

Who was your favorite character and why?

The drunk detective was fascinating.

Which character – as performed by the narrators – was your favorite?

The determined teenager was great.

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

There were moments that were awe inspiring.

Any additional comments?

Well worth your time and money

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Captivating

Revisado: 11-11-16

What made the experience of listening to The Emperor of All Maladies the most enjoyable?

There are so many enlightening and fascinating moments such as learning the background and history of the word for the stain trypan. I listened to this book for several hours a day without loss of interest nor fatigue. The language is very intelligent, articulate, and sometimes poetic. I love the last chapter. The content is beautiful and profound. Sometimes, I listened to the words over and over again

Who was your favorite character and why?

The author is wonderful.

Which character – as performed by Fred Sanders – was your favorite?

The author was my favorite.

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

Yes

Any additional comments?

The last chapter is powerful. Thank you Audible for making my monthly membership worthwhile.

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Fascinating

Revisado: 11-11-16

Would you consider the audio edition of The Devil in the White City to be better than the print version?

These days my only option for books is the audio version.

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

Yes, I was eager to keep hearing more of this interesting story.

What does Scott Brick bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

I like the voices.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

I was moved by the magnitude of evil shown my the main character.

Any additional comments?

This is a great book that is well read. I learned interesting histories of landscape architecture, the population and economic growth of Chicago, and the personalities of the shakers and movers of culture in the late 1800s.

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Plant Lovers Will Enjoy This Story

Revisado: 04-09-16

What made the experience of listening to The Language of Flowers the most enjoyable?

I was surprised by how much I loved this audiobook. A friend of mine urged me strongly to read The Language of Flowers after I presented her with a bouquet of flowers for her birthday. I was dreading a boring encyclopedia rendition of the meaning and history of each flower and placed this far down on my will someday get to reading list. Recently, I noticed that this book was offered with my Audible membership and downloaded it in March. Today, April 9th, I finished listening after starting the recording on April 7th. The story grabbed me immediately. I was amazed and intrigued that a foster child was planting a flower garden inside of milk cartons in her room. Her homeless residence in the park impressed me deeply with this socially awkward girl’s innate desire to have a relationship with plants. I am highly introverted and have communicated intuitively through flowers ever since I was young. I was able to relate with many of Victoria’s struggles and emotional pain. This was a beautiful and moving story that compelled me to listen to every word. The author’s writing is powerful and skillful. Tara Sands is a wonderful reader. I urge every plant lover to enjoy this beautiful story.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Language of Flowers?

This book has many vivid images and fragrances of beautiful flowers that I enjoyed while listening. The weather has been cold and gloomy recently and this book brightened my mood and made me excited about the approach of warmer weather.

What does Tara Sands bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Audiobooks enable me to get boring and routine things done around the house such as laundry and chopping vegetables.

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

Yes, I was eager to listen to this books continuously, but that was unrealistic.

Any additional comments?

I recommend this book highly to people that love plants.

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Going to the Limits of Human Endurance

Revisado: 04-09-16

Would you listen to Deep Down Dark again? Why?

Many of the observations and realizations were very thought provoking and remarkable making this book worth listening to again in the future.

What other book might you compare Deep Down Dark to and why?

This is unlike any other book I have ever known which makes the listening experience very interesting and rewarding.

What does Henry Leyva bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Henry Leyva is a great reader. I enjoyed his narration throughout the story.

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

I listened to this book over the course of two weeks because I liked taking breaks to listen to something light hearted.

Any additional comments?

Ever since I heard an enthusiastic review on NPR, I have had an interest in this book. I am glad I had the opportunity to enjoy this as a great audio recording. I recommend this recording highly.

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Important book on sustainable food and farming

Revisado: 04-09-16

If you could sum up The Third Plate in three words, what would they be?

Creative sustainable cuisine

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Third Plate?

The Spanish duck farmer was fascinating.

What about Dan Barber’s performance did you like?

His thoughtfulness and reflection made me realize that farmers need not apologize for their organic and sustainable produce not meeting preconceived standards of perfection.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

Eating Delicious and Sustainable Food that is Healthy for Us and the Planet

Any additional comments?

As an organic and sustainable farmer myself, this book was very important. Many farmers like me struggle with marketing our product and trying hopelessly to compare with what is offered in the conventional food system. This book made me realize that I should stop apologizing that our grass fed lambs are smaller than what comes out of feedlots from far away. Consumers and restaurants need to learn how to cook and eat all the butchered cuts so that there is less waste and a better appreciation of high quality meats. This book also validated the importance of my family's ongoing sweat equity and financial investment in growing local wheat and milling the flour on site for use by local bakeries. I hope to meet the author someday while enjoying a delicious meal at Blue Hill at Stone Barns.

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