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Fantastic 🏆

Revisado: 09-14-23

If you’ve liked this review already, skip to the update past the stars 👇🏼 Back in the office, added promised journal notes taken on the roadtrip. Maybe, of some interest.

If new, Hope you’re inspired to give Paper Target’s a shot 😁

Please forgive I’m working to figure out how to write reviews while book touring for signings, during travel of North America, and who knows where else I’ll land on my own publishing journey.

This review is in two parts, one from an overview, and the remainder from notes.

Hopefully today this will fall into hearts as deeply as Mr. Saroff’s story landed in mine 🏆

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#RoadTripRead no.6 Wonderful story. Stay tuned for full review. Highlights, was driving through Montana where a bulk of the story takes place.

Laughed when the story was in Missoula in real time while listening and I’d pulled in to the town among others. And, I’m a native to NYC where most of the rest of the story is set.

The publisher didn’t know about my travel plans when approaching me about considering this book. I’m so glad because it was a pleasure to listen to the author tell his story with the setting as my real world backdrop through the book.

A few other notable moments, out the gate the backstory of Enzi is relatable in real life as I’d struggled with literacy and have similar happenstances with his family history. As an artist enjoyed the unique way the intrigue is communicated using art as a clue for evidence. My spouse use to work on Wall Street. The financial implications to the plot made complete sense, to me. Very well researched book.

It’s random my life has components that fit the story. It’s possible this tainted my opinion. Compared to someone unfamiliar with locations or lifestyle might not be as affected in such a relatable way.

I took notes on the cross country trip. Will fill in details when I’m back in the office.

Thanks to the publishing company for offering me several format copies with no pressure to read. They legit thought I’d enjoy the book. Answered questions. And, was kind scoring an autographed copy for my bookshelf to display with other indie authors.

When finding out the writer narrates rather than listen to the converted PDF on Speechify used an Audible token. Helps to leave a verified Amazon and audible review this way, as well.

What I liked about this book most, it kept my attention during the entire story and the author narrating his work made it enjoyable. I have listened to hundreds of books over the years. Mr Saroff could be mistaken as a professional narrator he’s this good, to me.

I like to listen to books faster than normal speed especially if the narrator is well spoken because it’s easy to understand the faster pace. Can finish more books without missing a beat.

At normal speed didn’t enjoy the narration as much as 1.5. Being from NY and how my ear is trained to consume most narrators sound like Buddhist monks (I listen to these books .75 for effect in mindful listening;) and for me the action is way more fun at a pace that vibes urgent or feels a wee bit intense.

Like, Stephen King or Jack Carr lit.

This story would make a great movie on Hulu or Netflix. Even a season of eight shows to help move the story between locations. Adding to the build up toward climax.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💯

During road trips listen on Audible, Libby, etc. Typically jot a few ‘paper’ notes in a weekly journal for safety reasons. Avoiding text and driving.

The goal is add these later. When not driving digitally take notes to become the review. Which is easier time wise for me to keep up with an annual goal of 52 review minimum.

Still working to figure out the best way to road-trip read and review. Appreciate your patience as a friend and follower of them.

A few highlights from my notes as promised …

Enzi’s first secret, “I can not read.” This is the quickest I’ve connected with a character. Growing up with this struggle was not a secret, but life altering none the less.

Being into this new world is enhanced by Mr Saroff’s storytelling cadence and readability of the MC.

Upon having listened to hundred’s of books over the years, Mr. Saroff is on of my favorite narrators. David Sadaris’s tone pops up. Comparable to Steve S Saroff’s when the vS fence is 1.5. Very pleasant. Keeping my attention.

The plot is current to today’s financial markets. What sets this apart from other market stories involves Montana. When people think financial district defer to NYC. Japan. London. Anymore, remote work elevates the landscape of storytelling to a new level of intrigue. Affording many more potential novel settings I’m here for 💯.

Nerdy about tech enjoyed the plot. Enzi reminds me of my son, who began at three on his journey to computer guru with a broken apple green screen. Almost three decades later is top tier in the industry space. Could easily be Enzi. Another reason I’m a biased reviewer.

So much so, that the Audible rep I chatted with today added Paper Targets to her listen list 😁

Perfect timing, pulling into Missoula the same time the book lands here in the plot.

Another time, while reading The Lovely Bones … book remarks the town the missing girl, Susie, is from while I’m living and working there. Gasp moment.

In the case of Paper Targets was over the moon to experience the landscape in real time to the read adding to the adventure and intensity.

On the roadtrip listened to Bradley Coopers, 🎶Maybe It’s Time to let the old ways die🎶 following the final chapter occurring six months later to the conclusion. Prologue. Enzi’s mindset equates to the song, in my view.

No spoilers. Though if you’ve heard the song and read the ending might agree.

This story is relatable in we all make decisions that do not work. We all have opportunities to change our focus. Goals. Life.

The story is well written. Descriptive. By the conclusion every piece has a purpose. Being in the story on the road trip helps me see this as a film. Intrigue of changing cities and vast western US landscape all fit into one theme. Including a foreign city involvement.

Very plausible happenstance. As AI improves a likely event. If it hasn’t already occurred beyond fiction.

This is my first attempt at adding notes from a roadtrip to an overview of a book experience. Hope this supports your potential interest to embark on a journey you’ll likely enjoy as much.

Kind regards,

Patience 😁

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Brilliant 🏆

Revisado: 09-12-23

Iris Rainer Dart does a wonderful narration of her story. On a day I’m reflective of what happened in my hometown on Sept 11, 2001 … after 22 years this was the first I could watch names being read live. One of the readers is the doppelgänger of his uncle I went to school with.

This book vibes what comes following loss. Fitting for a day like this. Being reminded loss is Fn hard. People die tragically. Life is sad within a place not often visited.

What I like most about “I’ll Be There” is authenticity. Toward the end (doing my best not to mention spoilers) Nina and CeeCee are confronted with their unaddressed pain. This leads to a choice on both their parts.

For me, on a day like today, reading this book vibes I’m not alone. A message humanity needs from time to time.

If you’ve had loss of a loved one this book can be triggering. And, deeply healing, too.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🏆

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Fantastic narration 🏆

Revisado: 09-12-23

Audible narrator is author Iris Rainer Dart. She does a wonderful job acting out the characters. Taking me back to the movie release. “It’s like turning on the television when she walks in the door” ~ Bertie’s view of CeeCee. Many laughable moments. Ride along with tears.

Tackled book one to prep for #2 recently learned about. In fact, didn’t know Beaches was a book until a few days ago, either. It’s flows like a short story requiring a few hours. Makes for a fun listen.

If you’re shopping for a wonderful story about best friends this could be the book for you. If you struggle with loss this might trigger deep feelings. Even so, will walk away feeling happier having read this classic.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💯

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See ya tomorrow Mr Carr ✍️

Revisado: 05-23-23

“It was Alice” … if you’re a fan will understand. She’s not in the book often, but those few times her minor presence is representative of a bigger picture. Fits for me.

Current events play an important roll throughout the story. Feeling as though this is what’s happening behind the scenes of governments.

Ours is underestimated and it is our fault is a sub theme setting. We’re on a crash course. Distracted.

I dragged this book out on audio for a week because it is the final installation. No more badassery from Reece.

Partly because being in the story as a fly in the wall gave me time with a grandfather I’d recently found out had been a UDT or Underwater Demolition Team member until President Kennedy renamed them Navy Seals. In a way the series gave me time with my grandpa in spirit.

I did not know my grand dad, but if I had imagine he could share a lot of stories. For a little while it felt pretty cool to live vicariously through Reece’s eyes wondering about the tales of my grandpa.

For a year since seeing the Prime series and learning it was based on a book to the crescendo meeting Jack Carr tomorrow I’ve dined on six terrific thrillers and enjoy all including the special cover version from the Prime release autographed. My favorite is this book “shot and sign”. Mr. Carr shot an AR-15 bullet through 500 pages just under the title. Then signed underneath. Specially bound.

In honor of my grandfather’s memory and these fun fiction tales recommend taking the journey. Badassery at its best, to me.

As a veteran who worked certain jobs that require me to continue privacy am a little creeped out by fiction vibing facts of book six.

Favorite part of the book is hearing Jack Carr share details at the conclusion that frankly make me go “Hmmm”.

Fun side option, Mr. Carr interview on Joe Rogan May 16th. If you subscribe to Mr. Carr’s newsletter can get notified of updates, too.

Exhale, now what? Never have I ever been so sunk in to an author so quickly. As I said earlier, spending fictional time with my grandpa was fun.

Even if your family didn’t serve in the military this book is an action packed source of intrigue and unbelievable heroism and a whole lot of death.

This book is not for you if you do not like guns or get upset about government stuff. It might agitate or anger your sensibilities. At times even I thought, holy F, this could be real.

The story is so entangled in current events and factual details (even the author notes them at the conclusion of the audio) the struggle to wonder or not is as real as the facts although fictional experiences when not ‘redacted’ by the government edits.

Sad the series is over. Cherry on top tomorrow at the book signing with Mr. Carr will make this one of my favorite reading journeys to date 🙌🏼

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🥰

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January 1st Tradition

Revisado: 01-02-20

Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life...And Maybe the World, by Admiral William H. McRaven is a tradition every year on January 1st.

Short and to the point, this easily consumed book based on a commencement speech and hero’s life takes me back to my days in the military. Or, as a teacher and parent passing on wisdom to encourage success to my son and or students. Plus, as a human human being moving through day to day life toward my best.

This book can fit any of our lives when applied as a lesson. The admiral’s life reflects a hero’s design. We’re all hero’s of our own lives if we want to be. With practice we are.

For me, appreciate the reminders, ten in total to refresh my memory for the year ahead. Especially, what making my bed can mean to myself.

At the end of the day, it always begins with me doing what I can to make myself have a better day, more happiness, a bigger impact in the world.

Ten reminders + why = being change ...

1- Start your day with a task completed
2- You can’t go at it alone
3- Only the size of your heart matters
4- Life’s not fair—drive on!
5- Failure can make you stronger
6- You must dare greatly
7- Stand up to the bullies
8- Rise to the occasion
9- Give people hope
10- Never, ever quit!

If you want to change the world, your own world in the very least, practicing these qualities builds character. Creates a sense of well being matched by faith practices, company mission statements, and even simple family dynamics.

We can’t escape life. Why not make it happier and more rewarding? From one man’s experience these ten tributes can apply to anyone’s experience. Take a title, insert how you use the phrase, and your own story is written by example for those you lead. Especially oneself.

In the very least, give making your bed a try. With sincere effort you’ll witness a difference within the heart for a well made bed after a long hard day.

Highly recommend the audible version. Read by the Admiral, this book can be consumed to and from work on an average commute. Finished by the end of a work out or walk with the dog. Hear it as a family. Then, everyone make a list of ways they’ll use the ten traits. A teacher can use it as a lesson in greatness. Children can add traits and how they’ll practice their biggest weakness into a strength.

This book has potential for the innovative practice of those whom desire a better brighter day as a beacon to self and through everyday lives.

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Not what was expected. Became my appreciation

Revisado: 09-17-17

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Not what was expected. Became my appreciation

Man's inhumanity to man is a timeless journey for the world

In the case of the convicted, doesn't always relate to criminal. UNLESS, you've been unjustly incarcerated

This book helped me to relate to Marcellus Williams plea via the Change.org petition. The first I'd heard of a 'live' case in process. He was scheduled to die in about a week. A few days after my son's birthday

Hearing Bryan talk about his book at The Potter's House in Dallas, TX inspired me to purchase a copy. Surprised by the focus on the legal misconduct of our constitutional system kept me listening via Audible

This information helped me be an informed letter writer for Mr Williams. In a personal note to the governor and Mr Williams if he were to be allowed to read the petition. Making note the case evidence proves the convicted may be innocent with Bryan's research made me feel as though, along with prayer, I could make a difference. Thinking, 'maybe they'll read my review. With Bryan's research. God will show them. It'll be okay'

Snapping a photo of MW's picture I prayed for him. Until receiving notice his case was assigned to review. And, he wouldn't die this day. Hopefully never. Exhaling with a sigh of relief

I know this review can't help the people who have died wrongly convicted. Hoping it sincerely reaches the best people who commit themselves to the cause as attorney's, representatives, judges, families, etc.

Together, if we spread the word of this amazingly tightly researched book. Topped with first hand experience. Our society, constitution, and love for humanity will be made somewhat better and healed. With scares that remind us, 'Never again'

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'I am the wilderness'

Revisado: 09-14-17

There's SO many points to touch on. Impossible to. Instead, I'll list a few favorite parts. Knowing this is different for everyone who reads.

When Brene' storytells the moment she recognized not 'belonging' to her family. Tears well up. Turned off the audio book. Visited her Instagram page sifting for comfort where others would vibe similar. Left a message for her and the page. Feeling less alone. Start listing to the book again

Wrapping myself around self incrimination and wanting to feel ashamed of truth I recognize through out the book. Hearing her ask me, 'why?' Resembles how she hears the voices of others. Like, Maya Angelo. This is why I like audio books. Especially with her. I hear her voice. Overlap my fears and tears. This comforts me

Her epiphany of what the Maya Angelo quote means for herself is awesome! Proves the journey may have twists and turns. Full of all sorts of happenstances. Some our own doing when we did what we thought would work. If we keep searching for the truth of something that conflicts with our sense of self we eventually find the 'wilderness' and belonging to ourselves. You'll have to read the book to relate

The interview with Viola Davis meant another click of the book off. Tears welling up. Visiting Viola's Instagram page. Leaving a heart felt thank you for her courage and appreciation for lighting the path a little brighter for me

The interview of junior high students at the end. Fitting in verses belonging and their take on not belonging at home ... AGAIN, tearing up. Turn off the book. Reflect. By this point, after immersing myself for a couple of days I felt more secure in where I am. Understanding the wilderness a lot better. My place in it

Showing up in the world will never be the same 'practicing being in the wilderness' every day from now on. Especially, 'not searching for confirmation I don't belong' any longer

My whole life timelines itself reading this book. I could see where moments of my life helped set the course. Eventually, becoming my doing. No more

The VA is helping me sort through how the events of my military service caused a disability my brain struggles with. After hearing this book I feel confident these struggles won't keep me from belonging to myself and 'You only are free when you realize you belong no place — you belong every place — no place at all.' Maya Angelo

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Timely

Revisado: 09-08-16

Would you listen to Think Like a Publisher again? Why?

YES. For years I went to meetings and listened to people repeat the same concerns, problems, whining rants, why won't this and why won't that ... all resulting from a slow drain of energy from focusing on the goal. This simple to follow list with calls to action make tackling publishing perspective a lot more compact. Rather than spread out over years of effort. I can revisit a chapter and renew my perspective as I mature in my pursuit of this goal, to publish quality work with industry savvy.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Think Like a Publisher?

Knowing I have years of questions located in one easy to reference space is my biggest aha moment upon reading this the first time. Now, on my second review.

What does Colin Robinson bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Perspective and experience. With a cherry on top of this is the industry. What are you going to do about your role? This is what I heard loud and clear.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

I don't recollect what point really toppled me over with WOW. I felt a consistent FOMO (fear of missing out) throughout. Like, where have you been all my life sweetheart sorta connection. I'm SO glad to finally know you. This resonated with me pretty deeply.

Any additional comments?

To give an idea of why I connect with the overall context of this book is to understand how long I'd been wanting this. How long I have been working toward this. In a numerical time, line start from I'm 51. Work back. For four years I'd been attending one meeting a month to understand the basics of Self-Publishing. Understanding that even if I go traditional publishing I will still need to understand and be strategic like a self-published author. So, start from this point was my goal. That way I'd be prepared when I publish at any time anywhere with anyone. Ugh, this was painstaking and eventually showed me that hanging out with a small local group, even though some were doing lots in their niche, wasn't getting me the one and done need. Meaning, now I know this let’s move onto something else I can leverage and learn. Impossible when we are reviewing old materials and answering the same questions to new people. No movement was killing me and I felt stagnant. Prior to that, in 2007, while my son was still at home I discovered How to Become a Famous Writer Before You're Dead, by Ariel Gore. This book helped me recognize being published is possible. With steps to consider how to get there. I tabled moving forward until I could focus on just this while doing research along the way. My current parental focus led me to pause action beyond improving my writing and learning as much as I could. So, when ready to launch I'd be prepared with knowledge. Previous to this, I took a children's book course through the mail when my son was small. After losing a pregnancy I walked away from the progress. It's the only time in my life I haven't met a deadline or finished something. It was a tough time. Go back to college and being told, "You aren't college material" by my English teacher. She was right, but wrong. This really struck a chord with me. I was fairly illiterate, but very much smart enough to be in college. I didn't have the confidence to access my own curiosity to figure out how to change my inability at some skills. I dropped out. Went in the military. And, worked my butt off to improve. Taking a library research and typing course first. Plus, worked really hard on my reading skills. Plus, got a full set of Encyclopedia Britannica. Back when they were full volumes. A full size sent (12 by 14) three volume set dictionary. And, the paper back thesaurus and dictionary. This was my google in paper. Whatever it took to overcome my weakness was gonna happen. I was determined.A few years later the first college I enrolled in told me I didn't need basic English course because I outscored everyone on the entrance exam. And, while still in the military they told me I could CLEP out. Or, test out of English after two years of effort. My point, this book takes the obsessive need for piecemeal research out of my equation. Certainly, there's always more and upcoming trends to know, BUT the overall reference of this guide is one of the best I've found so far. Highly recommend using Think Like a Publisher for a tool at any level of publishing.

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