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Great narrator. Subpar book.

Revisado: 05-29-22

The narrator was very good, especially to be reading such a mediocre book. The author seems to think the total truth about motorcycles is that they will be involved in your death if you ride them. He cannot seem to see any larger purpose or benefit in riding other than to consider your eventual mortality due to them. He gets hurt pretty bad and writes a book about how afraid he is and how afraid you should be. He glazes this encouraged fear in "curmudgionism" but can't seem to find any appreciation for what so many other riders find in the saddle. His "rules" are not bad advice in general, but he does not seem to have the depth to consider the benefit of other rules like "make friends with those that want the best for you."

While the book does contain some truisms about motorcycles, it amounts to a long winded version of what could be said over a cup of coffee. So much of the truth about motorcycles is missing from these pages. I will not look for the advertised sequel to see if any truth is there.

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A good book, worth it,but a little self important.

Revisado: 05-29-22

Overall a good book. Enlightening in a way few deep dive books are. Wonderful insight about the 60's and how government was steering the culture and studied the resultant crash. My only complaint is about the lengthy discussion of the publication history of the book itself. A fascinating book otherwise.

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Good book, even better if you are already a fan.

Revisado: 01-11-22

I have been a fan of Jimmy Carr's humor for many years. This book gives insight to his method and success along with encouragement and advice. A general complaint about most British comedians is how ubiquitous the progressive politics are. It isn't overbearing, but more of a frequent light dusting. One of the reasons I have enjoyed Carr over the years is that he tends away from those comments, and when he makes them it seems out of humor rather than statement. This book seems to present those as statements rather than humor and is the only complaint I have for the book. Carr is still the best working today on either side of the pond, but I hope he doesn't drift more political. I enjoy him as an escape from politics and I hope that continues. the audiobook version was tops with Jimmy narrating.

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More than worth it.

Revisado: 12-27-21

A wonderful reading and great interpretation. Top notch. The 2nd edition should have a forward by Dr. Jackson Crawford.

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A great follow up to ZATAMM.

Revisado: 07-11-21

A great follow up, but read the original first. gives lots of historical insight on Pirsig and then trip.

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Top Notch

Revisado: 04-08-21

Informative and convincing. As with his prior books, Dr. Peterson's work continues to be bold and life changing.

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Abgridged, but author narrated

Revisado: 06-19-20

The abridgement was notable, but worth it to hear the author narrate. A little preachy at times, and contradictory, but still one of my favorite non-fiction books.

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Ian Gordon is the best.

Revisado: 04-19-20 El oyente recibió este título gratis

In some sleepy and unnamed village, a child was born under the full moon of Samhain. The product of union between a muse and the dank night itself, Ian was named after his great grandfather, rumored to be the town crier of R'lye. The celestial cyclopian lantern illuminated the birth of such offspring, destined to chant the darkness.

Ian Gordon is incredible, not only in his performance, but also in delivery of what his many fans desire... the dark ease that flows in his every utterance.

I have many good readings of the same material, but his is my favorite of each selection.

My only possible criticism is that I would prefer titles rather than chapter numbers for navigation.

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Ian Gordon is incredible.

Revisado: 04-19-20

In some sleepy and unnamed village, a child was born under the full moon of Samhain. The product of union between a muse and the dank night itself, Ian was named after his great grandfather, rumored to be the town crier of R'lye. The celestial cyclopian lantern illuminated the birth of such offspring, destined to chant the darkness.

Ian Gordon is incredible, not only in his performance, but also in delivery of what his many fans desire... the dark ease that flows in his every utterance.

This is my first Chambers selection, and I can't imagine (or conjure a horrifyingly dark vocalization) any better than Ian Gotdon to present it.

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Ian Gordon was destined for this.

Revisado: 04-19-20 El oyente recibió este título gratis

In some sleepy and unnamed village, a child was born under the full moon of Samhain. The product of union between a muse and the dank night itself, Ian was named after his great grandfather, rumored to be the town crier of R'lye. The celestial cyclopian lantern illuminated the birth of such offspring, destined to chant the darkness.

Ian Gordon is incredible, not only in his performance, but also in delivery of what his many fans desire... the dark ease that flows in his every utterance.

I have many good readings of the same material, but his is my favorite of each selection.

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