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Fascinating history

Revisado: 12-02-24

The story is fascinating and the book is well written. However, the narrator was not ideal, in my opinion. He sounds like a cross between Rick Steves and Chuck Schumer.

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Well, actually...

Revisado: 11-01-22

I love The Happy Rant podcast. I’ve listened since ep 1. Never missed an ep. I’ve endured a love/hate relationship with a certain one of the trio...love all the banter, the lingo, inside jokes, the takedowns of the ridiculousness of much of church culture.
I had mixed feelings about the book announcement. Like when your favorite tv series is being adapted into a movie, you know it can’t be as magical.
The book was basically like an extended episode, minus the spontaneity and humor, leaving me wondering what required this to be in book form. I understand that because of the back and forth nature of the narrative the authors were required to read their parts but the readings seemed wooden and one of the three’s supposed edginess I’ve never been able to take seriously. I did enjoy the chapter on money and guilt but it wasn’t much new info. The book ended in a very abrupt manner, as well.
Sorry, fellas. Love the podcast and I can’t complain about a free service. For new listeners to The Rant this book may be a good primer without binging on years of podcast episodes.

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Great story

Revisado: 09-12-22

The story kept me engaged. The narration was very good but some of the reader’s voice characterizations got a little annoying. All around great, nonetheless.

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Excellent

Revisado: 12-17-19

RFK’s personal account is fast-paced and sobering. His style is very enjoyable and doesn’t bog down. I do wish his account was longer, it was so interesting.
The afterword was too long-winded, taking a full two hours of the listening time.

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Interesting topic, bad narration

Revisado: 09-05-19

It seems like the narrator was told, ‘hey, Will, could you knock this out before you leave for lunch?’

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As many others have said...

Revisado: 09-05-19

“I wanted to like this book.” It seemed to lack cohesion. I made it over 3 hours in and couldn’t continue. The history is certainly worth pursuing in other formats.

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I’m not a cop but...

Revisado: 04-01-19

I appreciate those who choose this line of work. The accounts in this book illustrate the real life split-second judgements and decisions police officers are called to make, and the consequences.
The subtitle is a bit misleading, I think. From ‘The Psychology Behind..’ I was expecting something more analytical of the mind before, during and after the shootings but the book is only several accounts of shootings and the subsequent struggles the officers had to face: dreams, sleeplessness, alcohol, etc. Regardless, the book was good.

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Simple and good

Revisado: 03-15-19

I’m glad Sam has added his voice to this topic. I do hope it encourages and challenges many. However, having read many books on singleness and listened to sermons, podcasts, etc on the topic, there’s nothing really new in this book: Singleness is good and challenging. Jesus was single, Paul was single. Use your singleness for others. Build friendships.
I do appreciate that Sam knows by experience what he is stating and that may be the book’s most valuable asset.
The narrator was good.

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Couldn’t finish

Revisado: 07-15-18

The author’s love of his job is very apparent and that is a delight to hear but I found his poetic observations to eventually be too much. The narrator grew tiresome as well and with 4 hours left I set the speed to 1.5 to try to muscle through. I gave up after an hour. Sorry Mark.

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The rest of the story...

Revisado: 02-17-18

This is a fascinating back-history of our space age. The author's narrative was not laborious but moved at a good pace. I enjoyed this immensely and look forward to what else Amy will bring in the future!

My only complaint: the narrator's pronunciation of various words would change throughout the book.

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