B. Short

Great story, a very talented narrator!

Revisado: 07-24-21

I listen to a lot of audiobooks…this was one of the best! Engaging story, a very human protagonist, I really don’t remember much of high school science but based on the character’s processing of what he knew and taught combined with his methods of problem solving I believe were stellar to the story.

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Well written and narrated

Revisado: 04-10-19

Riveting true story, highly recommend the audiobook. Covers the start-up frenzy in Silicon Valley, the duping of intelligent and powerful people, the power of charisma and intimidation, legal maneuvering, and journalism at its best.

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Life, Love and our perception of people

Revisado: 09-30-16

Would you consider the audio edition of A Man Called Ove to be better than the print version?

No! It was wonderfully and professionally narrated by George Newbern. He really made the story and the characters come alive.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Probably the cat. Animals have a way of revealing our persona in a way humans cannot.

Which character – as performed by George Newbern – was your favorite?

Ove...hands down...I saw myself in him. Again, really well narrated.

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

This story covered all spectrums...a very entertaining yarn.

Any additional comments?

I listen to a lot of books and in a variety of genres...this has been one of the best in fictionI have listened to in a long time.

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Sobering

Revisado: 04-14-16

Best book I've listened to in a long time.
Fast-paced, informative and rather chilling in regards to what is going on in Russia and with our world economy.
Putin is a very scary leader.

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Good yarn for a recovering alcholoic

Revisado: 02-23-16

What did you love best about Take Me With You?

Character development was engaging, but sometimes not terribly realistic.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Take Me With You?

Unless a person has hiked in the national parks mentioned in the story, or at least have been there....will they understand just how personally impacting the scenery can be.

Which character – as performed by Jeff Cummings – was your favorite?

I liked the dog. Interesting, how he does not seem to age in the later chapters, however.

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

My John Muir Summer

Any additional comments?

I kept thinking that this book was underwritten by Alcoholics Anonymous. Was a little too preachy in the story line. The characters went seven years without further contact...really?This listener was left wondering what the adult character did every summer during those years; it was never really addressed.

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Feminism revisited

Revisado: 01-29-16

Would you try another book from Gloria Steinem and/or Debra Winger and Gloria Steinem ?

Debra Winger has a voice that is easy to listen to, however, there was little life to her narration...sounded as she was simply reading the story.

What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting?

Most interesting was Steinem's early years, her account of growing up, and the impact that her parent's lifestyle had on her being so unfettered for so long. Steinem views the world only through the lens of her feminist, liberal political lens.

Would you be willing to try another one of Debra Winger and Gloria Steinem ’s performances?

I'll pass on another book narrated by Winger...

Could you see My Life on the Road being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be?

No! It would only appeal to an audience that agrees with her politically.

Any additional comments?

Gloria Steinem made no mention of her recent marriage. Thought it was odd that as a long-time feminist she at least wouldn't address her reasons for getting married.

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Typical chick-lit love story, circa 1960 & 2014

Revisado: 10-26-15

Would you listen to The Last Letter from Your Lover again? Why?

No! I rarely ever reread a book or listen to one again. Too many I would like to read for the first time, why waste time on one I have already read!

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Last Letter from Your Lover?

When one realizes the older male protagonist did something other than the writer led you to believe he did.

Which scene was your favorite?

The dialogue between the lovers on their (what I believe was) second date. When the reader realizes their chemistry was mutual.

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

Speak up! Be honest with yourself and your spouse...life's too short. OR...Hell has no fury like a woman scorned.

Any additional comments?

This story really wouldn't happen today...even tho there is a modern sub-story...which initially was a bit confusing, because you are listening to it, not reading it. The characters are fairly well developed, but their actions are really frustrating. Most people today would never put up with the behaviors dished out in the storyline.

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Reminder of known information

Revisado: 09-17-15

If you could sum up Younger Next Year for Women in three words, what would they be?

Nothing new here

What was one of the most memorable moments of Younger Next Year for Women?

Annoying, lengthy story of Chris skiing with the experts in Stowe...BORING!

How did the narrator detract from the book?

Voice of Chris sounded too old, could hear him smacking lips, clearing throat, taking breaths...tone was condescending...narration was distracting from the message.

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

No

Any additional comments?

Read their first book, thoroughly enjoyed it, and it changed my life. Y.N.Y. for
Women had basically the same information which I predicted, but wanted a review. Information presented would have been better if Chris were a female. Dietz narration was irritating...Harries was fine. Would have liked the book better if I had read it rather than listened to it. And I disagree with Chris regarding there being no negative side effects to working out. One can injure themselves while working out...as all of the women in my class have done, at one time or another...no matter what kind of shape they were in at the time or how careful...it just happens, and it can be expensive and discouraging.

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Food for thought

Revisado: 08-05-15

A bit too academic...for it to be a "great listen" ...Be a book that will have me thinking about the subject matter on and off in the future.

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Technical but engaging

Revisado: 07-11-15

Story is gripping from the first pages, characters are believable and was not distracted by the heavy dose of technical information which was consistent throughout the book. Engaging story of survival and resourcefulness.

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