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Not Indiana Jones, but thoroughly interesting

Revisado: 10-17-23

So why 4 stars rather than 5? Because the truth is that some of it was a bit boring. However, other parts were quite engaging. I started the book, kind of hoping for more of an Indiana Jones version of Archaeology, but finished with a better appreciation for it. Am I excited to go out and dig pits with a toothbrush now? Nope, but it did re-awaken a sense of wonder and hopefully discovery. It's amazing how archaeologists can piece together puzzles from thousands of years ago. I thought the presenter was fair, objective and non-opinionated about history, which made it refreshing and engaging. Would I recommend this book to others? Not if you're not interested in Archaeology in the first place. But if you are, then it's an easy and resounding yes.

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From a Man's point of view....

Revisado: 09-11-23

So my wife of 23 years challenged me to listen to Edenbrooke so that I might remind myself on the traits of a gentleman. So when I discovered that the main male character "Phillip" was more of a tease than what I would consider a gentleman, at least until the last chapter or so, I was a bit confused. When I challenged my wife on whether that's what she really wanted from me, she mentioned she hadn't read the book in years, but just laughed at the fact that I'd read it.

So from a man's perspective, this is my review. Did I find the book amusing? I hate to admit it, but I did. Am I going to refer this book to my male friends? Hell no. But I won't dissuade them either. I do think in an age where often men feel the need to polarize their perspectives to the extremes between manly and transgender or feminist, we often forget that strong men should also be gentlemen and treating a woman like a lady is both honorable and still respectable.

I don't have much experience with the romance books/movies of this genre, but it seems like a very similar story line to pretty much every other pride and prejudice type book/movie out there that I've been forced to endure. I imagine most of the readers of this genre are looking for that feeling of "first love" and in a long term relationship, sometimes the feelings of infatuation are hard to fire up again. For me however, as a man, I actually do long for romance. In fact, I often feel like of the two of us, I'm the one who feels more interested in the affections it affords. To the point I'm willing to read books intended for a teenage girl... to see if there are better angles on how to approach my relationship.

One thing I learned I could do better.... love notes. Why women love these, I don't know. But I'm going to try harder to communicate with her in a way she wants to be communicated with.

However, Men...if you're just looking for a good read that will be entertaining to most other men... this book is good for a couple of "oh my heavens" chuckles, but otherwise I'd suggest you probably keep looking. :) Granted, you're the one that's hear reading reviews on a proper romance in the first place, so maybe you would like it.

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excellent course, fantastic professor

Revisado: 08-25-23

I felt like this course was awesome. the professor explicated concepts to a very digestible format that helps those that don't read Kant and Niestzche daily to understand what they're writing about. I didn't necessarily agree with all the traditions or thoughts presented, in fact I have challenges with some parts of all of the them. But nonetheless I found all of them enlightening. The Lame Deer lectures were a little less so, as I felt the presentation was walking on eggshells to try and be respectful of native American culture, when it seemed like there were more loopholes that probably should've been exposed. But there were positives in those lectures as well. I would have appreciated him adding a lecture on Christianity and Islam too to round out the great religious perspectives on meaning. I came to the lectures hoping to find more clarity on how to discover more meaning in my life. It's given me some things to ponder in depth, but didn't necessarily answer the question, especially clearly. Probably because there likely is no clear answer to such a deep and probing question. All that said, If you like Philosophical topics, you'll likely enjoy this series.

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wonderful serious for those interested philosophy

Revisado: 01-26-23

very much appreciated the synopsis of many different philosophers and their primary focuses. May feel a little long to those that aren't interested in it.

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Wonderful book, inspires curiosity

Revisado: 04-08-22

I really enjoyed this biography of Davinci and found it inspiring in many ways. It does get a little dull at parts when the author becomes overly enamored with trying to describe some of Davinci's paintings, but overall left me with a fascination of Davinci's creativity and curiosity. otherwise was very well written.

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Unfortunate

Revisado: 10-21-21

I like Elizabeth Banks as an actress, but this podcast is distasteful and incredibly debilitating for women, which is exactly counter to what she's trying to do. You started off great, sharing vulnerability about not having the perfect breasts- very relatable. But then you jumped into a diatribe on how the patriarchy are sitting in a back room conniving to make women get augmentations and other nasty things done. Bleached butt holes? Really, you needed to go there? After a bit, it became clear that Elizabeth Banks is more interested in playing the same blame game. It's the hypothetical "Patriarchy's" fault for all of your problems, that you as this gorgeous super model multi-millionaire have. Oh wait what... if this patriarchy is real, then shouldn't you be grateful it exists as technically, they're the ones that made your career a thing? I listened for a while, but after a while it was a male bashing symposium with her guests simply wanting to blame males for all the problems in their life.

A couple of recommendations:

1. Women are not victims. You don't want to work with men that insist on bigger boobs or other things? Walk away, you still have that choice. It's that easy. Quit blaming others for choices you made.

2. Quit being so offended that men like sexual things. They always have and they always will. You don't have to accommodate this, that's your choice. That's like telling a woman to quit being emotional during menstruation, it's hormonal as much as it is anything else.

3. Be nice. We have so much media talk blasting accusations back and forth. Do you really think it will work out for any of us to throw gas on the flame of this emotional war? I'm not saying don't voice concerns, just that when doing so, do it logically, with empathy and kindness. This country needs healing, not throat slitting.

I may go back and listen to more of this podcast later, but I'm really tired of people assuming they have the moral high ground because they've chosen to be a victim. Victimhood only places shackles on your own ankles. It's ironic that Elizabeth Banks, this drop dead gorgeous actress still chooses to see herself as a victim when she more than almost the entire population has received the benefit of what she disparages. You think your acting ability got you into all those movies? How many less attractive women with significant acting talent never got that chance? I would guess a significant amount. Perhaps a little bit of gratitude would have gone a long way. Remember your own dad's are "the patriarchy", maybe they sucked and that's why you hate men, but there are a lot of good men. At least give them their due.

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Great examples of leadership and fun narrative

Revisado: 10-21-21

Okay, so to be fair I grew up wanting to be in the military and actually tried to get into a couple different branches, but couldn't make it work. Meaning... I like military stories, mentalities, etc. So I wasn't surprised that I liked this book. However, I ended up in Business and loved the association and correlation with a lot of military applications to practical use within the business environment. Last few chapters felt a little less meaningful, but overall the book was fantastic and I am happy to recommend to other owners. Perhaps we could get some congressmen and President to read this too?

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Life's challenges brilliantly articulated

Revisado: 09-27-21

Peterson is bold and forceful in his analysis of life and the problems within which most humans find themselves entangled. Well researched in both psychology and philosophy, it is abundantly clear the author has invested many hours into the learning and pondering of life's big questions and while he tends to be a bit long winded at points or to wander down tangents to the point you forget the original premise on occasion, he has a gift for reeling it back in and making sense of the whole. Polarizing at moments, but not so much intentional, as it seems analytical. At points I wanted to disagree, but painfully had to acknowledge that I simply hadn't read or thought enough about the particular subject to be worthy of debating it. this book has encouraged me to be more thoughtful, more open, to think deeper and focus less on opinions to share and more on intrinsic values. Thanks to the author for sharing a portion of his brilliant mind.

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good expose of Hamilton's character

Revisado: 04-26-21

It was a good biography but I would have liked to have seen Which elements of the federal banking system Hamilton was specifically involved in and which ones he was not. seems like a lot of guys back then had chips on their shoulder, or perhaps maybe we do now. still I feel grateful for Hamilton's contribution to the Constitution and therefore to the world.

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balanced biography, fair in many regards, but not

Revisado: 03-08-21

For Mormon readers looking for a spiritually uplifting book, you won't find that here. The author approaches from a very logical perspective the history of and surrounding Brigham Young. For LDS listeners that are looking for a sugar coated view of the history of Brigham Young, you will find this biography willing to show Brigham Young's as readily as his strengths. though to be sure, the author is fair in his approach and you don't get the feel he's in anyway trying to demonize either. He's good at pointing out when certain perspectives were the cultural norm for the period as some statements could be interpreted as more racist or sexist with a lack of historical context. overall, as a Mormon myself, I recommend this to readers as it provides excellent historical context for a lot of the history of our church. It was written and read in a way that was easy to follow and unlike many other books, doesn't feel like there's an agenda that the author wants to sell. Though as a reader, make sure you don't come with your own agenda as you'll find what you're looking for either way.

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