Thandi Lamprecht

Enlightening

Revisado: 09-28-24

I found this book fascinating. There is so much to reflect on and apply in your life and relationships.

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Excellent

Revisado: 10-07-23

Fascinating “inside” perspective of “Sam’s world”. I think this is one of Micheal Lewis’s best books. I couldn’t stop listening to it and I’m definitely going to listen to it again.

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This is the abridged version!

Revisado: 07-29-23

Great narration, great story - but be aware - this is the abridged version! I didn’t notice when I bought it and now I’m disappointed that I wasted a credit on the abridged version.

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Loved it

Revisado: 06-02-21

My 5 year old son loved this book. He highly recommends it. We’re downloading the next one immediately.

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Beautiful

Revisado: 05-26-21

I finished this excellent book very late last night - I couldn’t switch it off - Alexander Fuller touches on so many important issues - what it means to be a mother, father, daughter - what is it to be a “settler” in Africa - the cycles of violence that we internalise and how to overcome by looking forward and making the most of everything life throws at you.

It’s beautifully written - at times heartbreaking, at times laugh out loud funny and often deeply philosophical.

I especially love how she reflects on the inherent contradictions and conflicts that arise from growing up as a white person in African.

Her reflections were, of course, of the ’70s and ’80s in Rhodesia - but it deeply resonated with my experience of growing up in the ’80s and 90’s South Africa and the inherent danger/uncertainty/contradiction that we internalised from birth.

I'm also in awe of her evident admiration, love and acceptance of her parents -she accepts their flaws and loves them for them - rather than despite their shortcoming.

The narration is excellent - her accents and impersonations sound just right.

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Average narration

Revisado: 10-29-20

Classic stories, but the narration is difficult to listen to. The stories aren’t in separate, titled, chapters so it’s impossible to select which story you want to listen to - which is very frustrating if you have little kids who demand repeats of their favourite stories.

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A book for fans

Revisado: 09-22-20

I didn't enjoy this book I suspect you need to be a fan of Clara Parkes or an insider in the American Knitting Circles to really enjoy it. As an outsider, non knitter, non American, it felt like I was just listening to someones story about a series of work trips and conferences. I didn't finish it.

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Lovely

Revisado: 08-30-20

This is a lovely, short and sweet book. Listening to it feels like you’re listening to the author reminisce about his time in Italy over a long lazy lunch. The perfect antidote to our current time, so full of anxiety and stress. I really enjoyed this book. I just wish it was longer.

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It grows on you.

Revisado: 06-18-20

I have mixed feelings about this book - so much so that I actually returned it but now want to purchase it again. I found the first 1/4 very boring and kept falling asleep when I tried to listen to it at night. I then returned the book. Because I felt it wasn’t worth the credit. When I was having trouble sleeping a couple of weeks after I’d returned it, I thought I’d listen to it again (since it had worked so well as a sleep aid before..) but about 1/2 way in I was hooked. It’s a fascinating book and it gets better and better as it goes on. The last 1/4 is the best. My recommendation therefore is to buy this book and just be patient, it will grown on you. Enjoy!

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Excellent audiobook

Revisado: 04-09-20

I found this book incredibly interesting and informative. It is well written and the performance is just as good.

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