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Beth P.

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Misleading title

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2 out of 5 stars
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1 out of 5 stars
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2 out of 5 stars

Revisado: 06-14-24

Reading very mechanical. Basically a short general overview of German history from spring 1945 to 1989– mostly but not completely accurate account. Not a ton of information on Stasi. Numerous German names/terms mispronounced. Short but still not worth the time.

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Engaging and informative

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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: 05-30-24

Pomerantzev never disappoints! The book skillfully blends historical research on the life of Sefton Delmer, Pomerantsev’s own autobiographical experiences and insights for today’s information battles.

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Full of contradictions

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

Revisado: 05-27-24

If you like Sheryl Sandberg’s Lean In, you might like this somewhat. Highly individualistic and unrealistic! For example, there is an extended discussion of if you don’t like where you live, it’s just YOU (and your fears) keeping you from moving—- What?! For those of us without a large trust fund, and hoping to preserve a healthy marriage, it’s a bit more complicated than that. There are a few tidbits of useful wisdom, but then again if you throw every cliche out there, one or two are bound to stick. “Don’t overthink things”— followed by advice to plan ahead and think through every possible scenario. “Inner peace is accepting that most things in life are beyond our control “ but “if you aren’t where you want to be, you are what’s holding you back.” “Embrace discomfort” as an opportunity for change but also seek inner peace. Etc etc
I ordered the book by accident but slugged through it on principle—regret the waste of time and money.

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Irritating and only mildly helpful

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3 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars

Revisado: 09-04-23

I downloaded the book after it was mentioned by another author I enjoyed. I persisted in listening even after the infuriating assessment that caring for children is a job reserved for mothers. Later in the book in an extended metaphor, the male author also claimed to understand what mothers feel when giving birth. Much of the early advice also parallels that of “Lean In”, which even its author Sheryl Sandberg has since admitted is flawed. The author admits to basing the book on his personal experience and creative struggles. Fine, but then he should refrain from using metaphors beyond his own experience. Add to that the cheesy music clips from Flight of the Valkyries, and various well-worn platitudes. If you can make it that far, you’ll find about 40% of the book somewhat useful or inspiring.

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