Bruce Baumbush

50/50 informative/annoying

Revisado: 05-11-25

Careless People offers an undeniably interesting glimpse into the inner workings of one of the most powerful tech corporations of our time. The author’s account sheds light on how a company founded by an idealistic and arguably naive CEO evolved into a global force with far-reaching influence. The details about internal operations, policy conflicts, and behind-the-scenes decision-making are eye-opening and informative.

However, the book is weighed down by the author’s own tone. Sarah Wynn-Williams’s writing often veers into self-righteousness, and her immaturity and overt liberal idealism at times make the narrative feel more like a personal reckoning than a balanced critique. Her attempts at self-awareness come off as performative rather than reflective, and it’s difficult not to be distracted by the contradiction between her moral outrage and her years of complicity.

In the end, while the book has merit as a cautionary tale and a rare insider account, it might leave readers wishing for a more measured and self-critical narrator.

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Classic novel - a must read/listen

Revisado: 04-06-25

The Nova, Eclipse and MV Series are in my blood. I worked with them at Rockwell on the Space Shuttle program and at Data General ac a system engineer and marketing dude for many years. Classic story- better than fiction. I wonder why the movie never came to be. My only criticism of the audio version is a few mispronunciations such as kluge😎

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Great book but should have hired a professional narrator .

Revisado: 12-27-24

Good, honest narrative. But narrated by the author who reads his work in a flat monotone. Suggest a re-release with pro narrator to show the full potential of a powerful story.

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Best book about Challenger so far

Revisado: 06-05-24

I worked at Rockwell on the space shuttle program a year before and two years after the first launch and this book’s details are smack on. The author’s style is as entertaining as it is informative. The narrator has a pleasant voice and pace but needs to learn how to omit his frequent inhalations from the audio. Overall - highly recommended.

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Insight into an Air Force pilot's life, not flying

Revisado: 08-20-23

As many have commented, this is not a book about combat flying, but it does give insight into how it was to be an Air Force pilot in the 60's - 80s. The narrator has a habit of treating commas as periods with too much pausing but it didn't turn me off to the book.

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One of my favorites … but

Revisado: 02-16-23

A must listen, however, is there no review of narrators? The extreme combat experiences are delivered as if the narrator id giving you a recipe for tuna fish salad

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Decent story about a real patriot

Revisado: 05-13-21

Good story. Rare patriot that served his country through a half century of conflicts. The guy that reads the story is irritating because he whispers at the end of every sentence - unusual voice delivery.

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Great doc of a real experience/ read by a guy that needs to be on Prozac

Revisado: 07-09-20

Why do the companies that hire the narrators do



such a poor job of screening the narrators? This narrator sounds like he is contemplating suicide.

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Excellent.

Revisado: 07-04-20

Start here - a must read for anyone interested in the history of SOG written by someone with firsthand knowledge.

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Whiney and biased.

Revisado: 04-08-20

Liberally biased.Jonathan whines a lot about how he and the poor news media is so mistreated by the big bad orange man.
Tiring to listen to him (he narrates his own work) whine and complain, bitch and moan. Not only the content but his delivery is full of venom and spends a lot of time patting himself on the back. Unless you are a never Trumper, suggest you pass.

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