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Narration is horrid.

Revisado: 09-13-22

Narrator reads as if it's a fairytale for kids! Don't mind his accent, totally fine. But the intonation is silly for a non-fiction book. Have read it several times but lost my analogue copy. I was sure Audible would have a respectable performances of this classic. NO! This is the only one!
K, I'm done ranting. Thanks.

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Great Raisin Plot

Revisado: 07-14-22

I've read several & this one wouldn't let me go. Read them in orde. When you get to this book, you'll know Agatha well enough to be very, very interested.

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A too-exciting adventure!

Revisado: 12-03-20

A too-brilliant continuation of Dresden's stunning life.

Listened to it thrice already. Thank you Jim & James ❤

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Anesthesia for 2020. Whew.

Revisado: 09-20-20

The entire Dresden Filles collection is a fun, wry series weaving magic in with the real world. The fabulous characters & rich scene descriptions make each book unfold with the scope & excitement of a completed film. The Dresden Files has infinitely better writing than the writers of 'Reality:2020' and is narrated by a brilliant actor who gives the main character so much depth you'll be certain he's in your contacts list. I can't imagine a better time to be whisked away from reality with stories that go beyond entertainment by grabbing hold and pulling us all into living our own vivid, enthralling adventures.

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Listening a second time.

Revisado: 02-12-20

I restarted the book from the beginning as soon as I finished it the first time. On the second listen I was better with tracking the dates & main characters. The writing is as smooth as the voiceover & I've rarely found that to be true. Especially with non-fiction. The author reveals shocking details that I can't believe the general public isn't aware of. We should all know what's coming.
If you're easily frightened about doomsday scenarios, you won't care for this book.
I can't fathom that any human being could find out this much info, weave it together a great narrative & turn it into a great book.

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Woody Allen, undiluted.

Revisado: 03-03-19

I've read some bad reviews. I'm confused. If you need a laugh track to play while you listen to humor, why choose Woody Allen?
This is him, Allen at his absurd, dry best.

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The Surprising History of American Christianity.

Revisado: 03-03-19

Since 2016, it's been in a confusing cyclone of grief & horror: evangelicals elected Trump and shoved a blade through the heart of Christian charity. I haven't gone to church after Trump altered statutes stopping pastors endorsing candidates from the pulpit. Thank you John Fea for grabbing the confusion from my head, research it then expressing my turmoil in a calm, cogent way. Whew. Now I knew other Christians feel the disparity between Christian teachings & current Christian behaviors like...well...rabid anger? The author displays the larger picture yet details American Christian history, explaining America's wild ride with religion.

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Everything on populism and its relatives.

Revisado: 02-03-19

The word is overused, misused. Although no single definition owns it, the label 'populism' desperately needs the solid, specific references in this book to grasp its meaning. Also, it explains tons of political terminology, especially their definitions in the U.S. as compared to Europe. I've never learned so much from a single book, much less enjoyed it.

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Life, minus the fear, panic and worry.

Revisado: 10-15-15

Mr. Tolle introduced us to living in the, the present, 'The Now'. He opened the door to it so we could walk around in that moment. But just for a moment.

Then he invited us to live there.

For me, the realization that neither the past nor the future actually exist, was profound & enlightening. So, when I downloaded this book, I didn't think it could rival his other work.

However,

I just finished From Stillness to Presence & my mind is blown all over again. Eckhart Tolle succinctly presents a completely new level of peace. A simple way to lift out of life's daily burdens by shifting how we experience our minds. How to witness the constant running commentary going on in our heads, so that we can quiet it. And to see how much power we've been giving that narrator, who is often unkind to us.

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