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Fascinating Story of Seventies Radicals

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5 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Revisado: 07-03-25

Bryan Burroughs’ narrative really held my attention. I can remember the events he describes but in an anecdotal fashion. He pulled together disparate events to create a big picture of extreme radical activity. For example, I was aware of a few bombing events, but had no idea how widespread they were. Living on the west coast, I had little understanding of Puerto Rican issues. This book filled in these gaps in my knowledge. The only criticism I have is that Burroughs’ disdain for some of his subjects shows through in a way that I didn’t find helpful to my understanding of their motivations.

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Lovely Listen

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Revisado: 02-10-25

Light Perpetual was a little hard to get into. The opening chapter, with its technical description of a V-2 rocket explosion, was a little hard to follow. But the stories of the characters were developed with such care and compassion that I was more and more committed to them.

This novel has a meditative quality that may not be right for every reader, but I loved it. The narrator does a marvelous job with different voices and accents.

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Great Adventure Story

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Revisado: 09-03-24

This tragicomic road trip story engaged my attention and kept it! Set in the first half of the 1950s, the story sheds light on the impact of the Depression and World War II. It’s also a story about the strengths and weaknesses of heroes.
The voice performances are excellent. I don’t think I would have enjoyed Billy and other quirky characters as much if I had simply read the book in print form.

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Gripping Story

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Revisado: 08-26-24

This novel recreates New York in the Depression and years of World War II. Jennifer Egan loads the story with gangsters, immigrants of all kinds, war workers, and nightclub patrons. Her story builds slowly, but once it has enough momentum, it is riveting. I was sorry when it ended.

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The Choices We Make

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Revisado: 07-02-24

Excellent story of people making difficult choices in a mid-twentieth century rural town. The storytelling quickly pulled me in. Readers who enjoy the novels of Wendell Berry or William Kent Krueger might enjoy this one as well.

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Help for Hopeless Pack Rats

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5 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars

Revisado: 06-08-24

Dana White tells her own story of living with clutter with humor and self-acceptance. She offers a straightforward method of dealing with clutter. I found it helpful to play the book while cleaning up some of my own clutter piles.

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What Is a Truly Sustainable Diet For Our Planet?

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4 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars

Revisado: 03-14-24

I appreciated the survey of vegan and vegetarian lifestyles in the U.S. over the past 50 to 60 years. Very interesting!

The author’s opposition to industrial agriculture may offend some readers. I do think she comes to a reasonable conclusion by advocating for more use of legumes, grains, and vegetables overall, but not total vegetarianism.

If you have read Diet For A Small Planet, this book will probably interest you.

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My Late Father Would Have Laughed

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5 out of 5 stars
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1 out of 5 stars

Revisado: 02-07-24

My father was an English professor in a state university system. His accounts of academic office politics dovetailed perfectly with this story. If you don’t have experience with a similar bureaucracy, you might not find this story as entertainingly satiric as I did. I recommend this novel for fans of David Lodge and Alison Lurie.

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Great Story and Excellent Performance

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Revisado: 09-29-23

This is a story for science fiction fans who like plenty of science included with their fiction. The story was engaging and left me with interesting ideas to ponder. I can’t listen to an audiobook if I don’t enjoy the performance. This performance was truly a pleasure.

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Absorbing Listen

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Revisado: 06-07-23

I thoroughly enjoyed listening to this story. The various plot lines are deftly woven together. The narration held my interest. I appreciated learning a bit about the Turtle Mountain people in the 1950’s. I plan to find a physical copy of the book and review some sections.

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