Karen Edmondson

Play it slower

Revisado: 05-18-23

A frustratingly sad story, but such a beautiful one.
It is read well, however I could understand it better when played at 95% of full speed. The English pronunciation tripped me up now and then otherwise.

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Toward Healing

Revisado: 02-28-23

Hearing Siu’s healing journey is genuinely moving and inspires me to open to a new level of understanding. My only criticism is that I wish it was longer…

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Great Performance of a Masterpiece

Revisado: 01-12-21

This book requires attentive listening because of its complexity and the rapid fire pace of some sections. Narrator Joe Morton, however, makes the characters distinct and each scene come to life vividly.

Simply a masterful performance of this important book.

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My first Murakami

Revisado: 02-20-19

This book was like a long, involved dream through which the protagonist grows in his self awareness and understanding of those around him. It doesn't make sense in a conventional linear fashion, and requires careful listening to keep the events straight. Ultimately the story-- a mystery of sorts-- works cumulatively, creating an alternate world of challenges and influences propelling Toru Okada forward. An amazing book I'll be listening to again.

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Can't Take It

Revisado: 10-18-18

I made it about half way through, and decided it was pointless to continue on. I was learning about some of the disfunction of the White House under Trump (no surprise there), but there is no analysis or deeper digging regarding the policies and the rampant disregard for policy impact on our future. Listening was torture, and not particularly illuminating. Returning.

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Direct, clear wisdom

Revisado: 02-08-18

Harriet Lerner is the one self-help author who presents a truly balanced approach to relationships and their difficulties. I feel empowered and enlightened by her wisdom. I highly recommend this and all of her books.

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Fantasy and truth Confused

Revisado: 02-18-17

I couldn't finish this. Practical healthy suggestions were interspersed with wish-fulfillment crud right out of "the Secret". If that's what you want, then this will be your cup of tea. I believe in the mind- body connection, and the helpfulness of envisioning your goals, and even asking for help from unknown sources, but the underlying privilege of her assumptions and claims drove me crazy.

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Vulnerability has value

Revisado: 02-07-15

I liked brown's main points and many of her illustrative stories. I did wish that she meandered less and talked a bit more about the research itself. The message of vulnerability's blessings came through loud and clear, however.

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