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Great listen about life and kombucha history

Revisado: 11-26-23

I stumbled on this as I was looking for something to listen to while doing chores, including bottling some kombucha. This was a wonderful surprise.

If you are looking for something that provides a step by step on how to brew your own kombucha, this isn't for you.

If you are looking for scientifc facts about kombucha, this is also not for you.

This listen is half Duff McDonald's personal philosophy of life and the part kombucha played in it and half modern history of kombucha, both the popularity, commercialization, and finally, the hobbyist movement and community.

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Surprising Read

Revisado: 01-03-16

I don't know why I picked this book up in the first place since this is not my typical listen, but I am glad I did. I was pleasantly surprised by this book. I enjoyed the historical aspect of the communist impact to food and culture in general in China and the recent resurgence of the food culture. The author's description of widowhood were spot on in several places -- little things that most people don't think about, unless you have experienced it, rang true.

Unfortunately, I think this is a book that is better read than listened to, especially is you speak Mandarin. Elisabeth's reading of this book was disappointing for several reasons.

First, her reading cadence was off. It's not exactly flat but the rhythm is all off. It was difficult to get into the flow of the story for several chapters. Second, she should have spent some time learning to pronounce the very few Mandarin words that were scattered around the book. Even if you can get past the cadence, you get jarred out of the story by her pronunciation of the Mandarin words.

Despite the performance, I'm glad I persevered. It is a lovely story.

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Disappointing Ending

Revisado: 05-18-15

I had to dock a star just for the contrived romance at the end. Otherwise, it was an enjoyable listen.

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Narrator

Revisado: 08-27-10

I wasn't paying attention when I put this in my cart and accidentally purchased this version instead of the one narrated by Barbara Rosenblat. I have to say, I really prefer Ms. Rosenblat's voice for this series. I gave up and bought the other version.

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