L. Pino

A Raw Handler

Revisado: 04-17-19

I have been a Chelsea Handler fan since her stand up days. She is witty, blunt with just a tad of crass. In this book, you will get a few of those typical quips from Handler, but this is unlike any other of her books. You will hear an experience of human transformation that is raw and sad. You will hear the evolution of someone breaking in half in order to become whole again. I really loved this book and I will always remember her thoughtful advice – people can change…even for the better.

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Devoid of any substance

Revisado: 11-20-18

This is another celebrity written book that is just a mere money grab with no substance. This book was lazy and uninteresting. Also, two of the chapters can be heard verbatim in podcasts. This book starts out with the promise of life lessons, but instead is filled with listicles that lacked less substance than a buzzfeed side panel article. H. Jon Benjamin much like Amy Phoeler’s book is nothing more than a long blog post. I did however learn that he has a lot stomach issues from his three diarrhea filled stories that were devoid of any humor. You shouldn’t waste a credit on a book that the author didn’t even care to write.

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Going from Young Intern to a Boss

Revisado: 11-12-18

This is a fantastic overview of a woman’s ascension to success in the workplace. I specifically mention ascent because there was nothing easy in Jennifer’s career. Unlike most college-aged people, she gets married quite young and struggles with low paying jobs. After her divorce, she eventually goes back to school and finishes college. She worked her way up the ranks in the magazine world and then to online content. With each change in position she learns a new lesson. My main takeaway from this book is that as a working woman you have ALL the control of your career. Also, you are capable of examining what you don’t like and what you do like and determining these preferences are what shape your career. There are also a lot of helpful tips on how to network as an awkward person.

This is a fantastic book for any woman maneuvering her career goals or a woman entering the work force.

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Slow Moving Thriller by Obsessive Author

Revisado: 08-06-18

To say that the author’s research was obsessive is not a stretch. The book follows the journey of the author and her grappling with clues and the history in the search of the Golden Gate Killer. The ideas and conclusions she tries to draw from what she had available feels never-ending. I wish this book was clearer on all the people involved and at times it was difficult to follow, it did jump around a bit. Overall, this is a great book that was packed with details and a story that’s fascinated almost all crime-obsessed fans. The narrator did a great performance.

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Vapid Woman Lives on Sleep

Revisado: 08-06-18

Sometimes life makes you want to run away, go home, put on a pair of PJS and not leave until you have to. This book is an exploration of how a woman successfully disappears and refuses to participate in “life” for a year. She systematically prepares her days for as much sleep as possible. The main character is wealthy, skinny, and quite tragic. While I thoroughly enjoyed this performance, I couldn’t enjoy the story. It seemed vapid and lacking in details. Understandably, the idea of this book is about living in the void – there was something else missing. Overall, I would suggest this book, but know there is not a lot going on in terms of storyline.

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A Quick Conceptual Overview

Revisado: 04-19-18

This audiobook is a short overview of the concepts of the book Girlboss. There are hardly any autobiographical details, but a focus on quotes and concepts Sophia Amoruso used to start her successful company Nasty Gal. The information while concise is still engaging and I took away practical business advice without having to listen to the full audiobook.

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Perfect for a Bookclub

Revisado: 03-13-18

If your bookclub is looking for a new selection, I highly suggest this book. The story follows several dynamic characters and is full of controversy and thought provoking themes. Admittedly, I am in the minority of opinions, but I absolutely hated the ending. At some point you need to tie everything together which I believe the author failed to do. That being said, the story can be heard in almost one sitting because it is so captivating.

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Easy Steps for Internal Constructive Criticism

Revisado: 01-22-18

This audible is short, simple, and to the point. The author sets forth that we are our own worst critic and that the negative thoughts in our head should be questioned. Once we realize all of our thoughts, even positive, should be mulled over we can get better at encouraging ourselves and get control over our negative thoughts and self-talk.

I think this book can be useful for anyone and its so short you can get through it in one sitting.

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Fantastic version of a classic

Revisado: 12-26-17

This is a great listen that is constantly referenced in podcasts or business books. This version is easy to follow along and the narrator is lively and professorial.

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A laugh out loud millenial melodrama

Revisado: 11-13-17

This is a laugh out loud book from beginning to end. Matt is a true millennial and his antics are always amusing. I loved his stories and his descriptions as much as I enjoy his online videos. His voice carried all of the emotions in his dramatic tale of a hard life...If you enjoy Matt's persona in his videos, then this book will love him even more!

“AUDIBLE 20 REVIEW SWEEPSTAKES ENTRY”

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