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Fabulous book!! Inspired me to read all his books!

Revisado: 07-03-23

I loved this book!! I was so impressed by this book and the author that I bought all 5 of his books and have listened to all of them in succession since in the last 6 months. I am so grateful for the thoughtful, personal writing and humanist telling of world events. Blending history current and past is a trademark of all Peter Hessler books and this book exemplifies that quality of his writing. I couldn’t put it down and frequently found myself sitting in my car at the end of my commute to void “putting down” the book!

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Another Fabulous Book by Peter Hessler

Revisado: 07-03-23

Peter Hessler’s writing is fantastic. This was another incredibly interesting and easy listen. His books are personal and humanistic, while educating the listener, transporting you across time and the Pacific Ocean. I loved this book so so much with journey to three different areas of China, all connected with driving. I am so grateful to have found this author and these books!

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Interesting, Insightful, more nuanced than other reviewers said

Revisado: 04-10-22

Thoroughly interesting. I could not ‘put it down’. The author has lived a unique life and while I wish the book was longer and more detailed, I feel it does tell a full story about the events the author lived through from her point of view. Yes, it is the account of an expat in a colonial society, but this is recent history and I feel it is unfair to fault the author for being honest about her place in that society, especially given the obvious care and attention given to providing her views on local context and local people. This was a delightful read and an interesting memoir of a full life that very few others shared.

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So lovingly made - creative self expression at its best!

Revisado: 05-02-21

Fantastic story telling - beautiful weaving of music, personal anecdotes, and creative inspiration. I enjoyed every moment and will listen again. Bravo!!

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I wish it was longer!

Revisado: 05-01-21

It’s always nice to hear the story behind the music. As a fan I think what is still relevant for me about Green Day is just what he said in the conclusion: the vulnerability and the naïveté of all of our shared experience especially of remembering when we were young and first heard their music. I’m very ready for their tour this summer, now more so than I already was. This was a nice easy happy listen and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I would’ve enjoyed more :) Also I’m now conflicted with my role as a fan wanting to go to these large shows and the times I’ve stood in the line hoping to get an autograph. I’d seen that as a sign of respect and caring to communicate “I’m willing to spend my money and my time on your art.” Hearing some of the anxiety legitimately behind the music now feels like maybe what’s more respectful to do is just listen to albums at home. I’m grateful for the sharing in this little audible special, just as I am in their music.

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Wish it was much longer!

Revisado: 09-24-19

Excellent but feels like just scratching the surface. I could listen for another 20 hours easily. Well worth the credit even for a short listen.

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Captivating- Easy to listen to and never boring

Revisado: 06-25-19

Wonderful audio book. The author narrates the book in an easy to listen to, conversational tone. The book itself is full of interesting data and crafted to be understood in a fundamental way by anyone eager to learn. Fascinating science told as a story you don’t want to put down.

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Exceptional!

Revisado: 11-20-18

I love Prof. Greenberg’s courses. They are engaging and highly educational. He is an animated and easy to listen to teacher who keeps the content easily understandable while still chock full of in-depth info. This course in particular was a true joy not in small part because of the interwoven music. I will listen to this again and again! There is so much to learn that it cannot all be internalized during only one less. Truly exceptional course from a GREAT teacher.

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Spectacular-Spellbinding

Revisado: 10-30-18

Loved every minute of this course! Professor Brier is conversational, very easy to listen and learn from, and makes this course not only chock full of in depth content but a true thrill to listen to. I could listen for a hundred more hours without hesitation. This course covers broad strokes and dives into detail on select items. As a long time appreciator of ancient Egypt I was very glad to hear in depth analysis while still covering basics....anyone with any prior knowledge of Egypt will enjoy this course!

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Lovely, Inspiring

Revisado: 05-10-17

What did you love best about In the Company of Bears?

I learned so much about bears. They are inspiring creatures and the complex relationships (between the bears and between the author and bears) were a huge surprise. I love wildlife and animal behavioral books, so this book was an easy sell for me. However I think anyone would enjoy this book. This book is written in a nice light, easy to ready style with a strong story of the author throughout. That keeps the book from being too fact heavy/hard to read. The book really is a story book with some scientific tid-bits thrown in.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Squirty the Bear.

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

The narration is easy to listen to.

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