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Biographical Summary

Revisado: 10-11-24

The text is filled with passionate portrayals of Sojourner Truth's numerous tribulations and renowned orations, yet the male narrator distracts from the book's intended message. It would be impressive to hear this account read by a woman from Battle Creek, Michigan, Truth's hometown.

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Memoir truth

Revisado: 06-22-24

It is important to note that even though this is classified as nonfiction, it is also built solely on memories of a multi-month car trip with only a dog as a constant companion. In the end, what has been written, edited, and finally published is Steinbeck's truth after the journey is over, reflection has occurred, and polish has been added.
I truly appreciated the narrative voice of Gary Sinise, who I first fell in love with in his movie portrayal of George in Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men.

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Cain and Able

Revisado: 05-30-24

The story is a WWI interpretation of the Biblical Old Testament account of Cain and Able, with the death of Able coming indirectly from his twin brother's hand. Personally, I find Steinbeck's portrayal of women to be too one-dimensional. They are saints, witches, or so nieve the world must save them from themselves, which is neither accurate nor a stereotype I wish to perpetuate.
The audible narrator is engaging and the only reason I could palate the story from start to finish.

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Wow!

Revisado: 03-23-22

What an amazingly chaotic childhood that sprouted into an even more convoluted adulthood. And I thought my parents were crazy!

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Spellbinding

Revisado: 03-18-22

As someone who spent her formative years caring for geriatric patients with Alzheimer's, I found this captivating memoir to be both medically accurate and emotionally genuine.

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Amazing!

Revisado: 02-16-22

Not only is the story, by legendary author Rick Riordan, captivating but also the narration by Soneela Nankani is so invigorating that it ellivates the plot's symphonic ebb and flow.

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I Am Woman; Hear Me ROAR!

Revisado: 12-03-20

An awe inspiring daughter of the USA's Revolutionary War, this tale's protagonist proves that women of every culture and of every chosen generation have an indomitable will to seek truth's liberty through love's bravery, even when the costs are insurmountable.
Representation matters. Female heroines represent more than themselves and the desires of their authors. All womankind is represented within this harrowing tale.
Thank You!

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wow!

Revisado: 10-27-20

My 15 year-old son asked me to download this story for our daily drives to and from school which is about 30 minutes one-way from our home. Along with my 13 year-old son, my boys and I were captivated nearly from the beginning, often ending our commute with "a driveway moment," where we waited in the car for "just a few more minutes," to enjoy just a bit more of Hirsch's enthralling tale of love, loss, forgiveness, and the bittersweet celebration of memory.

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Dicta Ultima

Revisado: 05-16-20

This last and ultimate volume of the Nevernight trilogy spoke more clearly to me than even the first. My hope soared at times wanting a true alliance between Trick, Mia, and Ash. And eventhough, this, my greatest joy for the star-crossed lovers, came to naught, their final solution offered some small absolution to my doubting heart. At the height of my grief, while listening during a car ride from work, the stinging salt of my wounded heart rained so ruinously from my red-tinged eyes that I was forced to vacate the highway for fear of harm.
So you see, my review's title is most apt since I too now grieve Godsgrave's ended deed through story denouement as one grieves the passing of family both beloved and reviled.

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brilliant

Revisado: 05-13-20

This tale has fabulous ideals cleverly strung together in a stunning fashion. Joyful and brilliant.

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