K. Lytle

Lyrical storytelling

Revisado: 04-29-25

What a beautiful novel. The story is crafted and written so wonderfully. Truly a fantastic book that I would highly recommend. The reader is also truly excellent.

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Funny, poignant, and all around fabulous

Revisado: 04-20-25

A delightful listen. Excellent characters, fabulous dialogue, and the author does a phenomenal job reading. Highly recommended.

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Beautiful and poignant

Revisado: 02-12-25

Loved this book. The writing is just beautiful - a lyrical recitation with poignant insight and thoughtful reflection. The author brings a welcome perspective that is often missing in the scientific and eco-aware circles. Highly recommend.

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Gripping & Sobering

Revisado: 10-15-23

Truly gob smacking. So very insightful and helpful in understanding how we got opioid crisis we have today and the impunity of the family who helped birth it. Incredibly thorough, well written, and a gripping performance by the author. Highly recommend.

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Thought provoking

Revisado: 01-08-23

Interesting and thought provoking. Well researched. Enjoyed the diversity of examples used to illustrate the point.

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Interesting but convoluted and droned on

Revisado: 10-30-22

I have not read the book whose backstory this book covers. I found it hard at times to keep track of who was who and whether they were on the fictional story or part of the backstory. The book also seemed repetitious at times, with some chapters repeating background details/story that were already discussed previously. Felt like I learned some history though very much through the lens of a pro-Castro observer (which is part of the backstory).

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Hysterical

Revisado: 10-08-21

We all lived through a different version of this story. I prefer this version 1000 fold. Classic Hiaasen, acerbic and insightful and laugh out loud characters. Extra funny for anyone who has spent any time in and around Palm Beach.

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We all die - face it and read the book

Revisado: 07-04-21

It may cause some to squirm in their seats but death is a universal experience and the author seeks to provide readers with an understanding of what is and what could be normal death practice. An entertaining listen, augmented by the author’s voice, it throws the door open on a topic we will all experience and need to get comfortable with while we still are sentient.Well done.

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Thought provoking and authentic insight

Revisado: 03-28-21

I enjoyed the author’s rendition of her book, bringing her own voice really augmented the listening experience. Which seems appropriate given one of the main lessons in the book: we must actually listen to the Black community, giving space to their perspectives and lived experiences. An insightful read that should be required for all members of League of Women Voters and other civic-minded and voter-focused organizations.

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We are so lucky and don’t even realize it

Revisado: 02-27-21

This story casts some light on an overlooked and under appreciated strength of our society. I had no idea that life today was enabled by work started at the USDA, despite having a degree in animal science from a Merrill Act university. I have a friend who was plucked from the ocean hours after their small plane went down off the FL keys; their rescue is no doubt likely due to Art Allen in the final chapter. I had never thought to think of how or who made that possible. Thanks to Michael Lewis for this book and especially to the civil servants doing their jobs. I am grateful.

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