JamesK

Sincerely awesome

Revisado: 10-26-24

I enjoyed the authors reading their amusing book. It was such fun! I didn’t know too much about either one, and now I feel like I know them.

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Enjoyable and informative

Revisado: 11-29-22

I didn’t know much about the author, except her name. It was interesting to hear her story and in her voice. I will be sad when she dies.

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Beet Farmer’s Book

Revisado: 10-31-22

I love Rainn Wilson even more now. I had no idea he actually was a talented actor! But seriously, the story of his growing up, his religious beliefs, and the good he does in the world really warmed my aching heart. He’s a treasure, and he has given me the best hearty laughs I ever had watching The Office. Indelibly etched into my soul, is Dwight Schrute. Long live the Bassoon King! He’s someone I’d definitely say Hi to in real life. Get the book, it’s hard to stop once you press play.

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It’s hours, and layers, of sweet, deliciousness.

Revisado: 10-31-22

If you enjoy watching The Office, USA, at least once, then listening to these ladies is a wonderful treat. Feelings that you had whilst enjoying the series on TV gush right back. I loved this book. I also loved Rainn Wilson’s book. These actors from The Office have made me laugh and hope. And hearing them narrate their book is really what makes it golden, with a big dab of icing on the top. It’s a yes from me.

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Jews, Jews, Jews. That’s three.

Revisado: 10-31-22

I was quite surprised to learn of some examples of where David Baddiel enumerated instances where racism towards Jews was a lesser kind, and more acceptable speech, than racism towards other ethnicities or religions. He wrote a well organized and thought provoking book, and as a non-practicing half-Jew, I feel much better informed. I took a listen because Sarah Silverman mentioned Baddiel’s book whilst passionately raising similar cases where Jewish folk are rarely acted by Jewish actors in films.

I’m glad I listened to this book. I care about this issue more, now that I know more.

And the one thing he said which I really appreciate, is that sometimes people make jokes about Jews and you kind of laugh along so as not to upset anyone … we should never have to be put in this situation in the first place, and we should also stand up for ourselves. Next time, I’m going to stand up and not laugh along - because the jokes are in bad taste, and Jews do count.

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Unexpectedly excellent!

Revisado: 12-18-21

I was expecting a good account of Miriam Margolyes life, but I wasn’t expecting it to be so colorful and interesting. The more I listened, the more enthralled I became. I couldn’t stop listening. It’s a great biography spoken by the author, someone that I knew little about, and now have a rich understanding of her long career and energetic existence.

If you like biographies then this is that and more. It’s a heartwarming account of so many tales and a career spanning decades, told with accents that give a window into this phenomenal lady’s talents.

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Very moving

Revisado: 02-09-18

I didn’t expect this book to be so warm, funny and moving - but it was. I enjoyed the many views of Farley’s life and how he struggled and how he loved. Really good book.

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