F. Lowell

Wonderful baseball memories

Revisado: 07-02-24

I loved this book. I felt I knew Bick O'Neill personally by the time I finished it, and I think most people who actually met him, even for a few moments, felt he had been their lifelong friend. Buck finally did make the Hall Of Fame, but not until 2022, and as an Executive, not a player, manager, scout or coach. At least he is finally in!

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Incredibly powerful and moving book!

Revisado: 12-31-23

It was heartbreaking reading the story of Capitol Police Sgt. Aquilino Gonell. This man, an immigrant from the Dominican Republic, enlisted in the Army, served a tour in Iraq, became a U.S. Citizen, and then joined the Capitol Police Dept. The events of January 6, he describes as far worse than anything he experienced during his time in the Iraq War.

It horrifies me that so many people still downplay the events of that day, calling it a "hoax", or a "peaceful protest", or simply say it was "no big deal". Those people, more than any, need to read this book, but I doubt any will.

This book is utterly worth your time!

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Excellent baseball memoir

Revisado: 05-06-23

I read the print version of this book when it first came out, and now I wanted to hear it in Keith's voice as an audio book. Very enjoyable in both forms and highly recommended to all baseball fans.

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Restores faith in humanity!

Revisado: 04-04-23

This book really highlights what extraordinary people the residents of Gander and surrounding towns truly are. Their selflessness, their decency, their commitment to simply doing the right thing is inspirational. Very highly recommended!

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Wonderfully funny!

Revisado: 03-21-23

Tim Conway must have been a blast to have as a friend! He seems like he was the nicest person imaginable, with a wicked practical joking streak! Highly recommended!

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What an amazing man!

Revisado: 10-08-22

I'm shocked at the reviews here calling the book "cold" or "reads like a text book". I found it incredibly engaging, and learned so much about Jim Henson, both as a creative genius, and as a wonderful, if complex, human being! I made the mistake of listening to the details of his final illness and death, and then his Memorial Service, while I was driving. Hard to drive when you want to cry!

Highly, highly, highly recommended!

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It's like Mel in your living room telling stories!

Revisado: 02-15-22

Loved that Mel narrated his own book. It's truly like having him in your living room, telling you great and very funny stories about his life, his friends and co-workers, and his movies! Loved it!

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One of my favorites!

Revisado: 12-12-21

I loved this book when I first read it, and loved it again in the Audible version! Grover Gardner did a superb job as narrator.

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Outstanding!

Revisado: 10-24-21

A fascinating look at a complex, but basically very good, man! The reading by George Newbern is excellent!

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I'm proud to bear the Lowell name!

Revisado: 09-14-21

I'm proud to be descended, albeit distantly, and to bear the last name of this amazing family! Nina Sankovitch has written a superb history of the Lowells from 1639 to 1925. Her account reads like a novel and Jo Anna Perrin's reading does it full justice. I highly recommend this!

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