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Quintessential Psychology

Revisado: 01-21-18

What made the experience of listening to The Principles of Psychology, Vol. I the most enjoyable?

This is the foundation of all modern psychology and it is astounding to see how farseeing James was in his work. He deals with some pretty complex stuff, but has a knack for bringing the science into very accessible stories and explanations.

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

The narrator seemingly effortlessly handles a variety of scientific, Latin, German, and French. Very talented!

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Best objective analysis on the subject

Revisado: 01-14-15

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I would recommend this book because it provides a well-written, entertaining examination of a pertinent topic. Very likely to spur discussion.

What other book might you compare Psychonomics to and why?

There are many behavioral economics books that deal with the same content, but that abuse the material and thus misguide readers. Predictably Irrational, Thinking Fast and Slow, and Blink come to mind. This book falls in line with The Rational Animal, Seeing What Others See, and Brainwashed.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

It made me laugh on occasion, but mostly made me think.

Any additional comments?

Don't read this book if you're a behavioral economics apologist or dogmatically hold the belief that human brings are irrational and must be regulated by the state. This book will shake your faith in science and you will be left dismayed.

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Spiritually challenging, literarily inventive

Revisado: 03-10-14

If you could sum up Now and at the Hour of Our Death in three words, what would they be?

Belief is freedom.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Mary, naturally. A modern-day saint shows how it's possible to do what's right despite the pressures of a decadent culture.

Which character – as performed by Mim Drew – was your favorite?

Mary--she fully captured the earnest innocence. Also, Mim nailed the sarcasm of the sister, Hannah.

If you could take any character from Now and at the Hour of Our Death out to dinner, who would it be and why?

Mary's grandmother. She's a hoot.

Any additional comments?

Now and at the Hour of Our Death is a magnificent work of spiritual and sociological examination that will thoroughly entertain from beginning to end. It is a page-turner even though it's an audio book. JSB Morse is a masterful storyteller and manages to weave in some of the most amazing themes you'll find in all of modern literature--faith, skepticism, fame, media, coolness, innocence, good, and evil.

It's much more challenging than most spiritual books out there, and has much more soul than most novels out there. In short, it's a unique piece of literature that is sure to be the source of great conversations on a number of fronts.

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