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Okay read

Revisado: 10-29-19

I really wanted to like this by Maureen McCormick and I did make it through the whole book, despite being tempted to do otherwise. Yeah, a little more about some behind the scenes from the Brady years would have been nice, but that was not really the story she wanted to share. She certainly had some very tough years on every level, many of which were personal choices she made, and I'm very glad she got to the other side alive and well. The narration did get to me at times which made me feel as if I was hearing her read from her teenage diary. But it was her true voice.

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Amazing insight from start to finish!

Revisado: 11-15-17

Having listened to Esther for the last few years and read most of her materials, she has truly hit it out of the park on this one. And no one could have narrated this other than Esther. The State of Affairs can help anyone who has experienced infidelity understand on some level the why, regardless of your role.

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Misbegotten in every sense

Revisado: 11-15-17

Jack Olsen's gift of storytelling combined with Kevin Pierce's narration is a perfect match. Just when I think I've heard it all within the true crime genre, a man like Arthur Shallcross surfaces. His crimes were so horrific that at times it felt blurred in what was real or what was his fantasy. While the killer through his accounts wanted to know why he did what he did and felt as he did, the reader/listener wanted an answer to the why as well. The psyc's report at the conclusion was a possible insight but certainly not conclusive. I was disturbed through the whole story how the two women in his dual life adored him (among other things) unconditionally even after the awful disclosure of his actions. However their voices throughout the story give clear understanding of why.

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Interesting behind the scenes of an iconic couple

Revisado: 10-26-17

This audio book seemed to go on and on with a lot of detail about both Lucy and Desi and others in their lives. Overall it was interesting, however a little boring at times. Knowing only about their time on I Love Lucy, this insight to their lives before, during, and after was quite interesting and surprising at times - especially all the philandering!

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Senseless murders

Revisado: 10-12-17

For some reason I continue to be intrigued and saddened by the dark path that some people choose to make. With each story I read, or listen to, I shake my head throughout and wonder why. Without Mercy is another example of that. The author captured the story and the characters very well, with Kevin Pierce, a true expert at bringing a story to life through his voice. Throughout, I had compassion and contempt for Dee. But while totally responsible for her participation in the orchestration of the senseless murders, I do feel she was influenced to make the choices that she did, for all the wrong reasons. Should she have gotten the death penalty - I don't think so. Life - yes. The other partners in crime - fry 'em.

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A great time with Billy!

Revisado: 09-30-17

A very enjoyable book and moments of great fun with Billy Crystal. My husband and I would listen to small nuggets each time we went out in the car and enjoyed it every time. Some laugh out loud moments. Billy provided some very interesting behind the scenes stories of movies and other events in his life. Great narration.

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Unbelievably sad and gripping

Revisado: 09-30-17

After this book I needed to take a break from true crime. The tragedy that happened to Jacine is beyond what anyone can imagine. My heart ached throughout the narration, especially through the details of the confession. The book was very well chronicled and especially well narrated by Kevin Pierce.

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Beautiful storytelling

Revisado: 09-07-17

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This was an enjoyable book, especially hearing Betty tell her stories. She is lovely and humble in all her experiences that she shares. Not a long book, just enough to get an interesting insight into Betty's life.

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Gut wrenching honesty

Revisado: 09-05-17

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I don't know how I came across this book, but I'm glad I did. Michelle Stevens told her story as no one else could. Listening to Michelle's voice as she pulled back the black curtain to every detail in her life struck every emotion I could possibly have. As a mother, there were times that I felt I couldn't bear to hear the details of her abuse. However, despite not knowing Michelle, I felt I owed it to her to know her story. Michelle endured what no one should ever go through. I am so relieved that through it all Michelle is living a happy and normal life.

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Trudy and Billy Lee (bless their hearts)

Revisado: 08-28-17

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Well I was warned by other reviewers before I purchased this book, but went ahead and did it anyway. The good: A sweet, clean, highly predictable story. The not so good: In this story Trudy and Billy Lee are 40. They talk, act, and behave like they are twice their age, frequently referring to how old (senior) they are. That grated on me and just couldn't understand why the author portrayed them that way. And it's not just because they are from Louisiana and not some big city. And the use of cliches was SO overdone and saturated the narration. The story was so predictable and tidy and completely wrapped up in a beautiful bow at the epilogue.

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